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Is Jamaica Gates Caribbean Cuisine Still Open? Update (Arlington, TX)

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As of September 2026, Jamaica Gates Caribbean Cuisine is listed open on jamaicagates.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: The restaurant's own site lists current hours, an active online-ordering menu, and a 2026 copyright notice.

  • Season / episode Season 6, Episode 6
  • Original air date
  • Address 1020 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington, TX 76013

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (Food Network) featured Jamaica Gates Caribbean Cuisine in the episode "Who'Da Thunk It," aired 2009-05-11, spotlighting the restaurant's jerk chicken, curry goat, and oxtail alongside its live reggae and jazz performances. Jamaica Gates is a full-service Caribbean restaurant and bar in Arlington that combines dine-in, takeout, and delivery service with an island lunch buffet. According to jamaicagates.com, the restaurant operated Thursday through Sunday with extended late-night hours on Fridays and Saturdays, took online orders through its own ordering platform, and carried a 2026 copyright notice as of 2026-09-08. The site also promoted an $8 happy-hour mixed-drink menu and a customer loyalty rewards program. Jamaica Gates continues to describe itself on the same site as having been featured on Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, citing the appearance as part of its ongoing marketing.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 6, Episode 6
Original air date
Episode title
Who'Da Thunk It
What was featured
jerk chicken, curry goat, and other Jamaican dishes with live reggae music
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Jamaica Gates Caribbean Cuisine

Frequently asked questions

Is Jamaica Gates Caribbean Cuisine still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Jamaica Gates Caribbean Cuisine is listed open on jamaicagates.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Jamaica Gates Caribbean Cuisine after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (Food Network) featured Jamaica Gates Caribbean Cuisine in the episode "Who'Da Thunk It," aired 2009-05-11, spotlighting the restaurant's jerk chicken, curry goat, and oxtail alongside its live reggae and jazz performances. As of September 2026, Jamaica Gates Caribbean Cuisine is listed open on jamaicagates.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Jamaica Gates Caribbean Cuisine located?

1020 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington, TX 76013. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Jamaica Gates Caribbean Cuisine?

Season 6, Episode 6 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired May 11, 2009. The episode is titled “Who'Da Thunk It”.

Is Jamaica Gates Caribbean Cuisine still using the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives menu or branding?

The site also promoted an $8 happy-hour mixed-drink menu and a customer loyalty rewards program. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Address
1020 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington, TX 76013
Venue type
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Official website
jamaicagates.com

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