
RBs Delight Restaurant: Caribbean Oxtail
RBs Delight Restaurant is a restaurant at 938 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469 in Bronx. Run by a highly praised owner on Colden Avenue, the kitchen serves a neighborhood that might otherwise mistake the spot for a simple dessert shop. It delivers hearty plates with generous portions and unlimited gravy.
Is it worth the trip?
Yes — RBs Delight Restaurant is a restaurant at 938 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469 in Bronx, rated 4.1 out of 5 across Google reviews. Run by a highly praised owner on Colden Avenue, the kitchen serves a neighborhood that might otherwise mistake the spot for a simple dessert shop. It delivers hearty plates with generous portions and unlimited gravy. Beyond the daily Caribbean staples, the menu features wings in various flavors that can be ordered in bulk for gatherings. The schedule is spread across the week, with 7 service days, so the visit fits an ordinary afternoon rather than a planned night out. Timing shapes the visit: the pace is quickest just after the doors open and slows once the room fills, so a flexible arrival is more useful than a reservation at a place that does not take one. Order the items that travel well if you are carrying food out, and check the payment setup before you sit down. It sits at 938 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469 in Bronx, close enough to fold into an ordinary walk rather than a dedicated trip.
Quick facts
RBs Delight Restaurant is a restaurant at 938 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469, Bronx, New York. Hours: Mon: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM, Tue: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM, Wed: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM, Thu: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM, Fri: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM, Sat: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM, Sun: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM. Hours differ by day, so check the day you plan to travel rather than assuming the weekend pattern. Phone: (347) 341-5174. Rating: 4.1 out of 5 across Google reviews.
What do regulars say?
Regulars put RBs Delight Restaurant at 4.1 out of 5 across Google reviews, and the comments repeat the same handful of details rather than a long list of complaints. Run by a highly praised owner on Colden Avenue, the kitchen serves a neighborhood that might otherwise mistake the spot for a simple dessert shop. It delivers hearty plates with generous portions and unlimited gravy. Beyond the daily Caribbean staples, the menu features wings in various flavors that can be ordered in bulk for gatherings. Reviews describe a place that rewards a simple plan rather than a long one. Timing shapes the visit: the pace is quickest just after the doors open and slows once the room fills, so a flexible arrival is more useful than a reservation at a place that does not take one. Order the items that travel well if you are carrying food out, and check the payment setup before you sit down. It sits at 938 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469 in Bronx, close enough to fold into an ordinary walk rather than a dedicated trip.


How does ordering work?
Ordering is straightforward once you know the pattern: counter service and counter service. You queue, you say what you want, you pay, and the food arrives at the counter or the table depending on the setup. If you are with a group, send one person to hold a table while another orders — the queue moves faster than the kitchen does. Timing shapes the visit: the pace is quickest just after the doors open and slows once the room fills, so a flexible arrival is more useful than a reservation at a place that does not take one. Order the items that travel well if you are carrying food out, and check the payment setup before you sit down. It sits at 938 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469 in Bronx, close enough to fold into an ordinary walk rather than a dedicated trip. Hours run Mon: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM, Tue: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM, Wed: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM, Thu: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM, Fri: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM, Sat: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM, Sun: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM, so the two questions worth settling before you travel are the day and the time.
When should I go?
RBs Delight Restaurant keeps a weekly schedule: Mon: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM, Tue: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM, Wed: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM, Thu: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM, Fri: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM, Sat: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM, Sun: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM. Beyond the daily Caribbean staples, the menu features wings in various flavors that can be ordered in bulk for gatherings. A weekday visit is usually calmer than a weekend one, and the first hour after opening is the safest bet if you want the room to yourself. Timing shapes the visit: the pace is quickest just after the doors open and slows once the room fills, so a flexible arrival is more useful than a reservation at a place that does not take one. Order the items that travel well if you are carrying food out, and check the payment setup before you sit down. It sits at 938 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469 in Bronx, close enough to fold into an ordinary walk rather than a dedicated trip.
Before you go
Is RBs Delight Restaurant cash only? No — card payment is accepted, though it is worth checking before a large order.
Do I need a reservation? No — walk in and order at the counter.
Can I take the food to go? Ask at the counter; takeout is not guaranteed at every hour.
What are the hours? Mon: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM, Tue: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM, Wed: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM, Thu: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM, Fri: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM, Sat: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM, Sun: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM.
Where exactly is it? 938 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469, Bronx, New York, reachable at (347) 341-5174.
What should I order first? Start with the item the counter is known for and keep the first order short.
Is it good for a group? Yes, though the room is small, so a group should arrive early or split up.
What if the line is long? The queue moves quickly because the order is taken at the counter.
Can I call ahead? Yes — (347) 341-5174 is the number the counter answers, and a quick call settles whether today's hours differ from the posted ones.
Is the schedule the same every day? No — the days differ, so check the one you plan to travel.
What should I check before leaving? Two things: the day's hours and the payment setup. Both are listed above, and both are the usual reasons a trip gets wasted.
Is it worth a special trip? If you are already in Bronx, yes; the visit is short by design, so it fits into a larger afternoon rather than replacing it.
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