Fantastic food, quick and efficient service. Restaurant has a nice vibe to it as well. I’ve been looking for a Jamaican restaurant for time and I’m thrilled to learn this spot exists.
Dmp
It was lovely first time ever trying jamaican food , the chicken , the jerk chicken fried chicken at oxtail , very delicious
Never had oxtail before. DELICIOUS. Everything was fantastic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Julia Weldon
By far the best chicken I’ve ever had! Rice and peas delicious as well! Their food is so yummy!
Food: 5
Emylie Landry
Thanks,was really good and nice service. 🙂
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lincoln Lorde
Food is always on point. At Xaymaca they never disappoint. Highly recommend.
Garrett Waddell
I’m laughing while I’m eating the oxtail & chicken curry combo. This food brings me joy. Going to eat here a lot more often.
Food: 5
Rachelle Boutilier
Tried Xaymaca impulsively yesterday afternoon around 3:30. Parking lot has spaces for seven or eight cars I'd guess. No one was in sight when I walked in, but within a few seconds, a head popped out of the back to say hello. I wasn't sure if they have physical menus, but there was one on the wall. I just took a glance and randomly blurted out that I'd try the combo that lets you choose two types of chicken. Ordered half jerk chicken & half curry chicken, knowing nothing about what to expect. The staff said I could sit wherever, so I grabbed a booth/table that seats 4 or 5. There are some window seats & a few other that circle a small fish tank, but each have high seats that I find uncomfortable. Casual, almost 'hole in the wall' atmosphere, but not meant in any negative way. Just basic. Some Caribbean music playing. My full time there, two others came in for take-out, who seemed to be known customers or friends. Food arrived within five minutes. See photo for what came on the platter. I suppose some kind of warm cole slaw, which was delicious, a very tasty rice & beans in the middle, and stewed veg on the side, also good. The meat fell off the bone and was just an awesome mix of flavors. None of it was remotely spicy to me, but didn't need to be. Obviously a decent sized meal that was $21 + tax and totally worth it. I'll go back to sample some more authentic dishes that I've never had before.
I wasn’t very happy with the service here. The server didn’t seem friendly. We ordered plantain which was raw and dry when we asked the server later she said something ambiguous in the lines of we cook both raw and ripe sometimes. Didn’t get a bill, had the amount punched in the machine and brought over. Other than that the food was good. Loved the oxtail, the jerk chicken was a little dry but still good.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Taylor Rawding
The BEST jerk chicken and oxtails in Halifax!! You won’t find better! It is always so good! I’ve been order from there for years and it never disappoints!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rice and Peas, Fried Chicken, Chicken Meal
Yaz Mahmood
Their food is really good. Definitely recommended. The picture is of curry goat. Good quantity for large
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
hisham saleh
One of the best authentic Caribbean restaurants in Halifax!!!! Do not hesitate just go, you well thank me later. Family owned business that should be a staple in everyone’s neighbourhood. I will definitely be returning. They greeted us and welcomed us in with warmth and blessed us with an experience. I tried the chicken and chicken combo and the oxtail and curry goat combo. It’s that good!!
Fantastic food, quick and efficient service. Restaurant has a nice vibe to it as well. I’ve been looking for a Jamaican restaurant for time and I’m thrilled to learn this spot exists.
It was lovely first time ever trying jamaican food , the chicken , the jerk chicken fried chicken at oxtail , very delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken, Patties, Chicken Meal, Oxtail Gravy, Jamaican Poutine
Best food in the city.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great large chicken plate, boom.
Food: 5
Never had oxtail before. DELICIOUS. Everything was fantastic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
By far the best chicken I’ve ever had! Rice and peas delicious as well! Their food is so yummy!
Food: 5
Thanks,was really good and nice service. 🙂
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food is always on point. At Xaymaca they never disappoint. Highly recommend.
I’m laughing while I’m eating the oxtail & chicken curry combo. This food brings me joy. Going to eat here a lot more often.
Food: 5
Tried Xaymaca impulsively yesterday afternoon around 3:30. Parking lot has spaces for seven or eight cars I'd guess. No one was in sight when I walked in, but within a few seconds, a head popped out of the back to say hello. I wasn't sure if they have physical menus, but there was one on the wall. I just took a glance and randomly blurted out that I'd try the combo that lets you choose two types of chicken. Ordered half jerk chicken & half curry chicken, knowing nothing about what to expect. The staff said I could sit wherever, so I grabbed a booth/table that seats 4 or 5. There are some window seats & a few other that circle a small fish tank, but each have high seats that I find uncomfortable. Casual, almost 'hole in the wall' atmosphere, but not meant in any negative way. Just basic. Some Caribbean music playing. My full time there, two others came in for take-out, who seemed to be known customers or friends. Food arrived within five minutes. See photo for what came on the platter. I suppose some kind of warm cole slaw, which was delicious, a very tasty rice & beans in the middle, and stewed veg on the side, also good. The meat fell off the bone and was just an awesome mix of flavors. None of it was remotely spicy to me, but didn't need to be. Obviously a decent sized meal that was $21 + tax and totally worth it. I'll go back to sample some more authentic dishes that I've never had before.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
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I wasn’t very happy with the service here. The server didn’t seem friendly. We ordered plantain which was raw and dry when we asked the server later she said something ambiguous in the lines of we cook both raw and ripe sometimes. Didn’t get a bill, had the amount punched in the machine and brought over. Other than that the food was good. Loved the oxtail, the jerk chicken was a little dry but still good.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
The BEST jerk chicken and oxtails in Halifax!! You won’t find better! It is always so good! I’ve been order from there for years and it never disappoints!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rice and Peas, Fried Chicken, Chicken Meal
Their food is really good. Definitely recommended. The picture is of curry goat. Good quantity for large
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
One of the best authentic Caribbean restaurants in Halifax!!!! Do not hesitate just go, you well thank me later. Family owned business that should be a staple in everyone’s neighbourhood. I will definitely be returning. They greeted us and welcomed us in with warmth and blessed us with an experience. I tried the chicken and chicken combo and the oxtail and curry goat combo. It’s that good!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best spot for Caribbean food in the HRM
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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