Jamaican Restaurants near Hackensack, NJ

“this is a very simple no frills establishment with amazing food great portions and inexpensive. Well worth a visit.“

“I like that they offer a $10 lunch special, including veg and plantain with a soda...but it's only chicken. But seriously...you not gonna oder just that! You gotta get a patty or festival or something else that catches your eye. I had the curry chicken (a little spice but good) and a beef patty, bc they were out of chicken. I ate almost everything...and I don't feel bad about it! Will visit again, but try to avoid the out of school kids.“

“Absolutely The Best Caribbean Food In Bergen Co.!!!“

“My opinion is 8.7/10. Is it the best Jamaican beef patty I've ever had? No but overall our place that makes handmade Jamaican beef patties with a good overall flavor I recommend it. Best thing definitely has to be the crust I just wish for $3 it was a little bit more meat / seasoning. Check out my in depth video reviews on any of the platforms below. TikTok: TheUrbanLegend4 Instagram: UrbanLegend4 Facebook: Panayoti Kokalis YouTube: Urban Legend“

“If you’re looking for fresh, authentic Jamaican patties, this is definitely the place to go! The customer service is phenomenal, and the management is not only friendly but truly cares about their customers. The cleanliness is a 10/10, and the quality is outstanding. I can’t recommend Juicy Patties enough, I will 100% be coming back!“

“food is bussing!!!. love the customer service 👌“

“Hillary is the chef and her food is a gift! Jerk chicken is unbelievable out of this world. Chicken falls off the bone, the spice is perfection and the rice and cabbage just compliment the dish perfectly. Just found the new Caribbean spot! HIGHLY RECOMMEND 👏🏼“

“By Far The Best authentic Jamaican Food ever .. since i discovered this food truck i no longer eat at any local Jamaican restaurants due to the freshness and quality of the food !!! 10/10 all the time hands down no matter the dish … Thanks for such the great hospitality and food all the time !!! Rooting for your restaurant because i know it will be outstanding & Food will remain the same with The love you put into it… AS you Would say Peace and Love 💕🫶🏾“

“So far, I have enjoyed Tosh's Patties by Columbus Circle, and through local pickup from their prep kitchen. The patties are fresh and so delicious at any location, and I am eager to see them everywhere. I know Tosh's would never compromise on quality. It doesn't get better than Tosh's Patties! The golden, well-seasoned, laminated dough keeps each patty internally tender, externally crispy and flaky, and is the perfect complement to the flavorful fillings. I like how some of them are more adventurous. There are specials every week along with their comprehensive regular menu. Right now my top two have to be the Ackee and Saltfish, and the vegan jerk mushroom! The jerk mushroom, I tried today, and it left a strong impression on me! I almost wouldn't believe it's vegan given how its dough/crust is as lovely as the non-vegan counterpart. I cannot get Tosh's Patties without getting an Ackee and Saltfish patty whenever it's available, that one is my favorite. The original beef is also fire. So juicy. And the Red Hook Lobster collab (coming soon) is delightful and creamy! I need to branch out and try more flavors, but I love the ones I've tried so much that it's a challenge to get something different!! Tosh's Patties are the best around! Not one recipe is too spicy, and if you want more heat you can add the scotch bonnet honey sauce. Tosh's punch is also not to be missed! Sweet, refreshing, with some warmth from the ginger even though it's nice and cold. It feels like the pineapple, ginger, and citrus all help with my digestion too. And the scotch bonnet honey sauce, that's money!!“

“food is bussing!!!. love the customer service 👌“

“Authentic Jamaican eats! Plus super friendly service. You have to try the Sea Moss. It is phenomenal out of this world🤯😯“

“I saw that one review from the person saying their oxtail was bad, but saw a plethora of positive reviews standing against it. I decided to give them a go and do NOT regret it! Lovely little spot for a late night meal! The cashier was very pleasant with a great attitude. I came by after finding my Airbnb and ordered 3 empanadas: Jerk Chicken, Salmon, & Oxtail. This is not a standard menu option, but she told me I could mix and match :)

I loved it!!! WONDERFULLY tasty food and a perfect crisp to the empanadas - not too hard and not too soft/mushy. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!“

“A Chelsea market classic 👌🏾 some of the best oxtail and jerk in NYC 😋 Staff is super kind and service is quick, you can sit down to have a red stripe or sorrel with your meal and they treat you like family ✊🏾“

“it’s always a pleasure coming to this location! everytime i come here Nadia is the cashier and her energy is just so beautiful and refreshing! she creates a lovely environment for people to want to spend there money.kudos to u nadia you’re doing a fantastic job!“

“The Jamaican Jerk Chicken tastes like baby back ribs, but in a way - (in my opinion) it's better, since it's chicken and not pork. It has that smoky, smoked-spicy baby back rib flavor but with a kick of Jamaican spices. Very tasty.

This with the black beans and rice, and the sweet vegetables, hit the spot on a rainy Saturday afternoon in LIC in NYC. 😊“

“I wish I got pictures of the food but it was devoured too quickly! I had the pleasure of working with Chef Nicola on a recent catering order for a community event. The food was delicious and it was clear that a lot of care was put into the food and presentation. It was also great to support a local woman-owned small business instead of the many generic chains in the area. I highly recommend their services!“

“Great service, price and food. And the music is awesome too.“

“When I go to Jamaican spots, I typically get goat or chicken. However, that day I wanted to try something new. I was recommended by Kathy to try the stewed steamed fish! 10/10 meal. I was so satisfied by the food and service.
Thank you Sandy and Kathy for the great customer service, recommendations, and dinner. I left satisfied and will definitely come again to try more!“

“Truly an excellent experience if you want authentic Jamaican patties. Flaky, flavorful, savory, and delicious. Great price, amazing customer service. As far as beef patties, for myself I believe it’s on par with Kingston Tropical Bakery in the Bronx, just my personal opinion. Definitely worth it“

“We live in Pa but my husband works in Ny! So I call n place the order for him to bring the food home n I must say this is the best Jamaican food ever! They give you large portions, cabbage n rice always fresh, jerk chicken n oxtails is 💯 I will continue to buy from here & they are very friendly when you call to place order over phone!!“

“Today I got food like I always Amani was a great help today and went above and beyond to provide excellent customer service. Very friendly, attentive, and professional. I really appreciated the effort and would definitely recommend Amani for the outstanding service!“

“This food is so incredible it makes me feel like if I hadn't been born in the Dominican Republic, I’d want to be Jamaican. The restaurant is spotless and has a great atmosphere. The food is truly amazing; it was my mother-in-law’s and my first time visiting yesterday, and we loved it so much we had to return today. Highly recommend—10/10! Special shoutout to the lady who is serving. You are so kind and great!“

“The service is great pleasant people food good n service nice n hot Thanks“

“My son had one bite and said … “oh my gosh Dad!!! This is amazing! I wish we had this in PA”! Our family thoroughly enjoyed your meals! Oxtail. Mac&cheese. Stew beef. Curry goat. Jerk pork. Chocolate cake! And a coke to top it all off! We were afraid of the jerk sauce. There’s one amazing! Homemade!“

“I found myself in Harlem a few days on Saturday with a lady friend of mine and we were starving, Good thing we stopped in Caribbean Fiesta they charge you by the pound and the food was great we got Curry Chicken And oxtail and I must say that's some of the best oxtail I've ever tried I'll definitely be back for more the next time I'm in Harlem“

“food was amazing,most people are very impatient and don't want to wait to get their good food and end up leaving but if you just wait your turn and give the food to try and not judging by appearance you will have the best food ever . don't judge a book by its cover ?“

“Great service, price and food. And the music is awesome too.“

“They hooked me up! Delicious food; good portions. I usually get oxtail from Jamaican restaurants. I'd say it's one of the top of the restaurants I've eaten from.

That said, oxtail is generally an expensive meat to buy and can be hard to cook right. So, it can be difficult to find places like this that give you a decent amount. And I've orderd from them a few times, so I can say their potion size is generally consistent from what I've seen.“

“$ Classic Jamaican food, loved the fried dumplings and salt fish in the morning, had a great conversation with the cashier, excellent local spot, great customer service. I’m from Brooklyn so I take pride in the places uptown that can deliver a more authentic Caribbean cuisine experience without breaking the bank on pricing.“

“We went here for my birthday February 2020!!! The food, drinks and staff were AMAZING!!! I HIGHLY recommend this restaurant and can’t wait to go back! The oxtail, rice and peas, Mac and cheese...even the side salad and plaintains were PERFECTION. The customer service made us feel like we were at a resort restaurant in Jamaica, they made us feel like royalty.“

“This is a small place but let me tell you the curry goat with rice and peas and cabbage With extra curry goat sauce YUMMYYYY.?. Also the J*** chicken with rice cabbage and curry goat sauce. OMG..I'VE been coming to this place for about a year and the food is always on point. 5 stars for me!“

“AMAZING EATS, GREAT & FRIENDLY SERVICE, AND NICE SIZE PORTIONS!“

“Peppa is open for takeout, clean food awesome“

“Absolutely delicious. Had the oxtail plate and added Mac n cheese. Will definitely be back. Great seasoning I forgot to add the jerk sauce.“

“Well done fresh food. The owner/chef is above average. I’ve been going there for several years, and I’ve always walked away, satisfied and pleased with that choice.“

“I’ve been coming here for years and they never disappoint! They serve quality and quantity as they welcome you with the island vibes !“

“This place was recommended to me by a Jamaican woman. She mentioned the food was the best in the area (there are a number of other Jamaican restaurants in the area) but they can run out of food and it gets busy at lunch times, so I avoided it. Today I tried and we found parking lot made parking easy. Service was prompt and the food was much better than some of other places nearby including a chain restaurant. Jerk pork was very tender and the rice and beans were excellent. Others in our party loved the chicken and shrimp pasta specials. Will have to try some other dishes. (I worked nearby but never tried it sooner because I was warned about crowds but it was not that crowded and we were served promptly. I would not go for atmosphere but the servers were friendly.“

“Food was Goooood, so far we've tried a few Caribbean restaurants in the area...this by far the best.., so glad you had 2 veggie choices which we had 1 with each meal..will return. Hopefully the owner will offer Menus that has FOOD ITEMS AND prices on it, being able to see WHAT YOU ARE PAYING FOR IS IMPORTANT. YOU SHOULD NOT HAVE TO ASK about this“

“The Best Jerk Chicken !!!!!“

“Jumeieka NYC delivers an authentic taste of Jamaica with every bite. Highly recommended! The roasted coconut corn is a favorite of mine!“

“I’ve had Jamaican food before, but NOTHING is as delicious as their food! Curry chicken fell off the bone, perfect amount of curry. My husband was very pleased with the food too! This place is amazing!“

“Not the older women but that lady at the counter needs to be fired. Her attitude , her appearance is sooo gross that as much as I like the food it makes me spend less money in this establishment. Asking for any more sauces, chicken , utensil can send her off the deep end and because she’s is dealing with your food you are forced to play nice. The first time I figured she was having a bad day or her husband left her for that bad attitude which I can understand but it’s every SINGLE time. Put the older women back at the register please before we lose it . Thank you“

“jerk chicken is well done and priced reasonably.“

“Jerk chicken this weekend was great. Time before this was terrible. I have been here several times and it is seemingly hit or miss. Depends on who cooked the food. Jerk chicken, cabbage and plantains. All delicious this time. Hopefully it can remain consistent as its a treat when its good.
Their plantains are always good.
Patties most times good…had a couple of misses. Too mushy on the misses. They actually don’t do too bad with mac n cheese which is a first for me from a WI restaurant. Its not great but its not at all bad.
Overall, we will continue to support. The cashiers are always very pleasant as well…especially the young man…he is refreshingly delightful. IYKYK when it comes to the Jamaican spots….“

“Food here is delicious. ? The jerk chicken is official. ?? Cooked on the char grill. And, the stew peas with dumplings.. is a Yes.. Now, I don't have to drive all the way uptown anymore.. Nor have to cross any bridges. Thank you, Ben!??“