LATIN CARIBBEAN
FUSION VIBES.
Step inside Upland’s electrifying hot spot for authentic slow-braised oxtail, crispy golden shrimp empanadas, garlic lemon pepper wings, and ice-cold 32oz fresh fruit lemonades.
4.9 ★
Google Verified
100%
Made From Scratch
32 oz
Fresh Lemonades
Where Bold Caribbean Soul Meets Latin Fire
Located at 2085 Base Line Rd in Upland, CA, The Smoking Kettle is proud to serve high-energy, mouthwatering Latin Caribbean Fusion cuisine.
From our deeply simmered, melt-in-your-mouth slow-braised oxtail plates to fresh flaky shrimp empanadas, tangy garlic lemon pepper wings, and colossal 32oz fruit lemonades, every dish is crafted to celebrate bold flavor and rich island culture.
Slow-simmered daily with authentic herbs & spices
Hearty, satisfying portions that diners rave about
From gentle savory mild to Scotch bonnet heat
Warm smiles and genuine hospitality on every visit
Our Menu
Explore our lineup of Latin Caribbean Fusion favorites. Every item is freshly prepared and ready for takeout pickup.
Most Requested (#1) Mentioned in 11+ reviewsSlow-Braised Oxtail Plate
$24.99Tender, fall-off-the-bone beef oxtail simmered in rich island gravy with butter beans, served over coconut rice & peas and sweet fried plantains.
Fan Favorite Mentioned in 8+ reviewsCrispy Shrimp Empanadas (3 pcs)
$13.99Flaky golden pastry filled with seasoned Caribbean spiced jumbo shrimp and herbs. Served hot with house dipping sauce.
Chef SpecialCoconut Curry Shrimp
$19.99Jumbo shrimp simmered in creamy coconut milk curry with bell peppers, fresh thyme, rice, and caramelized sweet plantains.
Local Hit Mentioned in 6+ reviewsGarlic Lemon Pepper Wings
$14.99Crispy jumbo chicken wings tossed in our signature garlic citrus glaze and coarse cracked black pepper.
Must Try (32oz) Mentioned in 11+ reviewsGigantic Fresh Fruit Lemonade
$7.99Huge 32oz cup of freshly squeezed ice-cold lemonade infused with real strawberry, mango, or passionfruit purees.
House Made Mentioned in 4+ reviewsHomemade Banana Pudding
$6.99Rich, creamy scratch-made banana pudding layered with fresh banana slices, vanilla wafers, and whipped cream.
Side Mentioned in 7+ reviewsGolden Sweet Plantains
$5.99Ripe sweet plantains fried to golden perfection with crisp caramelized edges and soft sweet center.
Classic SideCoconut Rice & Peas
$5.49Traditional Jamaican red kidney beans simmered with coconut milk, scallions, fresh thyme, and scotch bonnet aroma.
Signature House Favorites
If it’s your first time visiting The Smoking Kettle, these four items are an absolute must:
1. Slow-Braised Oxtail
Melt-in-your-mouth tender oxtail simmered in dark savory gravy with sweet plantains & coconut rice.
2. Crispy Shrimp Empanadas
Flaky golden crust stuffed with seasoned juicy shrimp. Mentioned in over 8 Google reviews!
3. Garlic Lemon Pepper Wings
Crisped to perfection with a tangy citrus garlic pepper finish.
4. 32oz Fresh Fruit Lemonade
Gigantic ice-cold lemonades packed with real fruit puree.
Real Reviews from Real Locals
"I was craving authentic Caribbean food so badly and this place exceeded every expectation! The shrimp empanadas were incredible and the garlic lemon pepper chicken wings were divine!"
Daniel Vasquez
Local Guide · 56 reviews · 2 months ago
"Delicious food and lovely welcoming staff! I got the coconut milk shrimp curry with plantains, rice, shrimp empanadas, and banana pudding... not to mention their fresh fruit lemonades. Everything was top notch and portions are huge!"
Erica Beers
Verified Diner · 8 reviews · 3 months ago
"Hands down the best oxtail in the Inland Empire. Fall off the bone gravy, perfectly cooked rice and plantains. That huge lemonade was so refreshing too. Customer for life!"
Marcus T.
Upland Local · 14 reviews · 1 month ago
Visit & Contact Us
Drop in for dine-in or call ahead for quick takeout pickup. Look for our illuminated Latin Caribbean Fusion neon sign!
Address
2085 Base Line Rd Ste 200, Upland, CA 91784
Phone
(714) 277-8278Business Hours
- Thursday12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Friday12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Sunday12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- MondayClosed
- TuesdayClosed
- WednesdayClosed