(abeautifullife) Jamaican Kitchen

243 San Pedro St, Los Angeles
(213) 265-7763

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Customers' Favorites

Brown Stew Chicken w Rice and Peas
Jerk Chicken Mac & Cheese
Jerk Lobster Mac & Cheese
Whole Escovitch Snapper
Plantain French Toast
Oxtail Mac & Cheese
Jerk Chicken Wings
Stew Chicken Plate
Jerk Lamb Chops
Ackee & Saltfish

Menu

Wing Wednesday
Jerk Lemon Pepper Wings
Lemon Pepper like you have never experienced it before, infused in our traditional Jerk Chicken Wings.
Henny Wings
Perfect for a fall party or tailgating bash! A cognac-based sauce lends depth of flavor and sweetness
DC Wings
DC Mambo Sauce Wings straight from our nations capital. Vibration, and flavor packed.
Jerk Chicken Wings
Spicy bold flavor jerk chicken wings.
Spicy Mango Wings
Spicy Mango Habanero Jerk Chicken Wings

Taco Tuesday
Jerk Lamb Tacos
3 Jerk Lamb Tacos served with blended Cheese and Homemade Pico de Gallo
IMPOSSIBLE Tacos
3 IMPOSSIBLE Tacos served with Vegan Cheese & Homemade Pico de Gallo
Jerk Chicken Tacos
3 Jerk Chicken Tacos served with cheese & Homemade Pico de Gallo
Garlic Shrimp Tacos
3 Garlic Shrimp Tacos served with blended Cheese and Homemade Pico de Gallo

Featured items
Jerk Chicken Plate (Large)
Boneless chopped Jamaican Jerk Chicken served with rice and peas, sautéed cabbage, and fried plantains.
Oxtail Plate (Large)
Large oxtail serving served with rice and peas, sauteed cabbage, and fried plantains.
Jerk Lemon Pepper Wings
Jerk Wings tossed in lemon pepper seasoning
Curry Chicken Plate (Large)
A large serving of traditional Jamaican curry is served with rice and peas, sauteed cabbage, and fried plantains. Large traditional Jamaican dishes.
Jerk Macaroni and Cheese
Jerk Mac and Cheese
Side Rice and Peas
Fried Plantains
Sweet golden fried plantains.
Jerk Chicken Wings
Spicy bold flavor jerk chicken wings.
Jerk Chicken & Oxtail Plate
Full serving of jerk chicken and oxtail served with rice and peas, sautéed cabbage, and fried plantains.
Festival Bread
Sweet and Savory Festival Bread
Jerk Lamb Chops
Jerk Lamb Chops served with Rice & Peas, Sautéed Cabbage & Fried Plantains
Jerk Salmon
Jerk Salmon served with Mashed Potatoes and Asparagus
Creamy Rasta Pasta
Creamy Penne Pasta with Roasted Bell Pepper and Chopped Jerk Chicken
Jerk Lobster Mac & Cheese
9oz Jerk Lobster Tail Jerk over Southern Style Mac and Cheese
Side Mixed Veggies
Jerk & Curry Chicken Plate
Full serving of jerk chicken and curry chicken served with rice and peas, sauteed cabbage, and fried plantains. Large traditional Jamaican dishes.
Side Mashed Potatoes
Oxtail Ragu
Oxtail Ragu pasta in a creamy alfredo sauce with Parmesan shavings
Stew Chicken Plate (Large)
Stew Chicken served with Rice & Peas, Sautéed Cabbage & Fried Plantains
Jerk Salmon & Shrimp Plate
Jerk Salmon and Jerk Shrimp Served with Rice and Peas, Sautéed Cabbage and Fried Plantains

Must Haves
Jerk Lemon Pepper Wings
Jerk Wings tossed in lemon pepper seasoning
Oxtail Plate (Large)
Large oxtail serving served with rice and peas, sauteed cabbage, and fried plantains.
Pineapple Lemonade
Pineapple infused fresh lemonade
Creamy Rasta Pasta
Creamy Penne Pasta with Roasted Bell Pepper and Chopped Jerk Chicken
Jerk Fried Oyster
Fried Oysters served with Jerk Sauce and Garlic Aioli
Jerk Lobster Mac & Cheese
9oz Jerk Lobster Tail Jerk over Southern Style Mac and Cheese
Garlic Shrimp Street Fries
Garlic Shrimp, Shredded Cheese, Pico de Gallo & Sour Cream over golden fries
Whole Escovitch Snapper
Whole Caribbean Red Snapper served island style
Watermelon
Juicy 1/4 Watermelon served with lemon zest
Jerk Lamb Chops & Lobster
Jerk Lamb Chops & Whole Lobster Tail served with Rice and Peas, Sautéed Cabbage & Fried Plantains
Oxtail Breakfast Burrito
Oxtail Stew, Cilantro Lime Rice, Scrambled Eggs and Cheese
Plantain Chip and Jerk Sauce
Plantains Chips and our Homemade Jerk Sauce
Jerk Surf & Turf
9 oz Jerk Lobster Jerk Lobster & Oxtail Served with Rice & Peas, Sautéed Cabbage and Fried Plantains
Jerk Lamb Chops and French Fries
4 Savory Jerk Lamb served with golden crispy skinny fries

Jamaican Plates
Jerk Chicken Plate (Large)
Boneless chopped Jamaican Jerk Chicken served with rice and peas, sautéed cabbage, and fried plantains.
Curry Chicken Plate (Large)
A large serving of traditional Jamaican curry is served with rice and peas, sauteed cabbage, and fried plantains. Large traditional Jamaican dishes.
Curry Shrimp
Curry Shrimp , served over White Rice, Sautéed Cabbage and Fried Plantains
Jerk Salmon & Shrimp Plate
Jerk Salmon and Jerk Shrimp Served with Rice and Peas, Sautéed Cabbage and Fried Plantains
Stew Chicken Plate (Large)
Stew Chicken served with Rice & Peas, Sautéed Cabbage & Fried Plantains
Jerk & Curry Chicken Plate
Full serving of jerk chicken and curry chicken served with rice and peas, sauteed cabbage, and fried plantains. Large traditional Jamaican dishes.
Oxtail Plate (Large)
Large oxtail serving served with rice and peas, sauteed cabbage, and fried plantains.
Jerk Chicken & Oxtail Plate
Full serving of jerk chicken and oxtail served with rice and peas, sautéed cabbage, and fried plantains.
Oxtail Ragu
Oxtail Ragu pasta in a creamy alfredo sauce with Parmesan shavings
Jerk Salmon
Jerk Salmon served with Mashed Potatoes and Asparagus
Garlic Shrimp
Garlic Shrimp Served with Rice and Peas, Sautéed Cabbage and Fried Plantains
Creamy Rasta Pasta
Creamy Penne Pasta with Roasted Bell Pepper and Chopped Jerk Chicken
Curry Chicken & Oxtail Combo Plate
Full serving of curry chicken and oxtail served with rice and peas, sauteed cabbage, and fried plantains. Large traditional Jamaican dishes.
Jerk Lobster Mac & Cheese
9oz Jerk Lobster Tail Jerk over Southern Style Mac and Cheese
Jerk Surf & Turf
9 oz Jerk Lobster Jerk Lobster & Oxtail Served with Rice & Peas, Sautéed Cabbage and Fried Plantains
Jerk Lamb Chops
Jerk Lamb Chops served with Rice & Peas, Sautéed Cabbage & Fried Plantains
Whole Escovitch Snapper
Whole Caribbean Red Snapper served island style
Jerk Lamb Chops and French Fries
4 Savory Jerk Lamb served with golden crispy skinny fries
Jerk Lamb Chops & Lobster
Jerk Lamb Chops & Whole Lobster Tail served with Rice and Peas, Sautéed Cabbage & Fried Plantains

Breakfast (SERVED ALL DAY)
Ackee & Saltfish with Festival Bread
Jamaican Ackee & Saltfish with Sweet Festival Bread
Jerk Wings & Waffles
Jerk Chicken Wings served with Red Velvet and. Cinnamon Belgian Waffle
Plantain French Toast
Sweet Caramelized Plantain French Toast
Oxtail Breakfast Burrito
Oxtail Stew, Cilantro Lime Rice, Scrambled Eggs and Cheese

Small Plates
Jerk Macaroni and Cheese
Jerk Mac and Cheese
Jamaican Patties
Coco Bread
Fried Plantains
Sweet golden fried plantains.
Festival Bread
Sweet and Savory Festival Bread
Jerk Chicken Wings
Spicy bold flavor jerk chicken wings.
French Fries
Golden Shoe string fries
Garlic Shrimp Street Fries
Garlic Shrimp, Shredded Cheese, Pico de Gallo & Sour Cream over golden fries
Watermelon
Juicy 1/4 Watermelon served with lemon zest
Plantain Chip and Jerk Sauce
Plantains Chips and our Homemade Jerk Sauce

Jamaican Patties
Chicken Patty
Delicious golden, flaky Jamaican patties.
Veggie Patty
Delicious golden, flaky Jamaican patties.

Fresh Lemonade & Jamaican Sodas
Strawberry Lemonade
Ting
Pineapple Lemonade
Pineapple infused fresh lemonade
Ginger Beer
Cola Champagne
Fresh Lemonade

Dessert
French Fries & Ice Cream
Pineapple Coconut Ice Cream Served with Skinny Fries
Watermelon
Juicy 1/4 Watermelon served with lemon zest
Jerk Chicken Donut
Jerk Chicken on top of a sweet glaze donut

Sides
Side Rice and Peas
Side Mashed Potatoes
Side Mixed Veggies
Side Cabbage
French Fries
Golden Shoe string fries

Salads
Garlic Shrimp Ceasar Salad
Garlic Shrimp Ceasar Salad

Oyster & Rose Thursday
Jerk Fried Oyster
Fried Oysters served with Jerk Sauce and Garlic Aioli
Lemon Pepper Fried Oyster
Lemon Pepper, Yes! we said Lemon Pepper Fried Oyster

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Recent Reviews

Food was good and the service was very polite, friendly and warm. The wait times were a bit of an issue. About 35 minutes from the time we placed the drink orders to actually receiving the drinks. Food was a similar wait time. If there was 1 more server and bartender then there would be no issue.
September 2025
From the moment we walked into A Beautiful Life, the atmosphere was unmatched—Jamaican-boho aesthetic, warm lighting, and you’d never guess you were right in downtown LA.

Our server, Diamond, was absolutely exceptional. Her customer service, attentiveness, and amazing energy made the entire experience stand out. She truly elevated the night.

The food was equally impressive:
• Plantains with jerk sauce: perfectly sweet with the...
August 2025
This is definitely the coolest Jamaican restaurant in L.A. Most Jamaican restaurants you pick up and go...this place has all the vibes with great food, music, and cocktails. My favorite is the jerk wings and waffle 😋
August 2025

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(abeautifullife) Jamaican Kitchen

243 San Pedro St, Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 265-7763