With its colorful storefront on Market Street in San Jose, it's not hard to miss Back a Yard. This casual Caribbean eatery is the place to go if you're looking for an affordable meal that's still full of flavor, as everything on its menu is made according to delicious island tradition.

Back a Yard is famous for its daily specials, which include dishes like curried goat, jerk salmon, grilled catfish and Cajun shrimp. Each main dish is paired with sides like dirty rice and house-made cornbread, or if you're looking for something that you can eat on the go, you may also want to try the convenient wraps. Everything is served in very large portions, but the prices are low enough to keep you right on budget.

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