Jamaican Restaurants near East Elmhurst, NY

“Great food � really really great, I always stop in when I'm in queens and I live in Connecticut“

“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“

“good food the most amazing jerk chicken and the best drinks“

“Me and my friend had the pleasure of wandering upon this foodtruck. The staff are lovely, personable and beyond the fantastic oxtail we got to enjoy, they also provided us with great conversation and vibes. Highly recommend! Love you guys, Andrea from London.“

“If you’ve ever had a Tastee Pattie then you know what an authentic Pattie is. Let me be the first to say Juici Patties has taken things a step further with the variety of Pattties; the flavors are there, and the time and patience that was put into it to ensure freshness as well as quality. Customer service was also great and they even have a rewards program you are guaranteed a free drink and a Pattie after certain number of purchases. Don’t walk rather RUN like Usain Bolt and thank me later.“

“YUM! Great service, from the minute we walked in! The friendly hostess recognized us from a previous visit, the wait staff were on point, the chef came over to our table with complimentary soup, the music was upbeat and our food was delicious! Great vibes, highly recommend!“

“Xavier went above and beyond to help me because I am vegan! Im so grateful because I was alittle worried if it would be easy to order here. Thanks Xavier for making my life easier as soon as I stepped in the door!!! I will definitely recommend others!“

“I had a great experience! Anthony, the Front Counter Associate, was professional, friendly and knowledgeable. I felt welcomed in this new Bronx establishment. His coworkers each greeted with a warm smile and with equal professionalism and personality. This establishment brings an authentic business culture that welcomes diversity.

I ordered two spinach patties and two mild spicy beef patties. All patties were consistent with flavor. The patty shells were soft, flaky and light. The filling needs to be more generous. I did notice that the filling and the shell were balanced, so that is why I gave it a 5-star rating. I think if there is more additional filling, then the patty shell needs to be thicker.

The coworkers did say that I would be back...and I will LOL

Makeba“

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

“I stop by to get 2 patties an end up get 6 thank to you miss Latoya 🙏“

“Good authentic Jamaican food.“

“I came here twice and I must say that the curry goat and fried chicken is the best. I order a medium curry goat with white rice and a side of fried chicken. 10/10. But for $26?! The issue is that you can’t really get what you want. Hear me out for example… you can’t get a small order of oxtail….like?! You can only get a medium size with a side. It’s overpriced. Just by looking at it I can tell it’s not even worth the price. Also if you get like a medium size meal with any meat and rice you can’t get it with plantain. It’s extra charge. BUT I WILL SAY THAT THE PORTION IS WORTH IT. THEY GIVE MORE. I’ve tried the Mac and cheese and it was baaaadd. Just cheese and unseasoned roux. That’s if they use roux. It’s oily and you can’t even see or smell a spec of seasoning. Taste like a sweet treat no shade. The fried chicken though I give that 15/10. Tastes better than Kennedys. The goat meat falls off the bonnnneeee. The rice is perfect; not too mushy and not too rough. I’m on my way there right now😂😂. Is it worth trying? Hell yeah. The Mac and cheese though.. that’s to your advantage.“

“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 💕🫶🏾“

“I reached out about getting patties from their Sunnyside location and they were very accommodating. Tosh is very responsive and friendly so I was able to get some patties. As a heads up to anyone else looking to get patties, the location is a kitchen that many other companies operate out of; is not a restaurant. That being said, it was totally worth reaching out. The fillings, the crust are all on point. Absolutely delicious. Especially the korean pork patty.“

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

“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!“

“J*** chicken is always on point - one of the best I’ve tasted in a while - so flavorful and delicious. They have found themselves another repeat customer - always. Would definitely recommend Steve’s Original J**** You won’t be disappointed.“

“Very pleasant atmosphere, great customer service. Large menu option and some very tasty drinks . I rate krave with a 10“

“I'm not a lawyer, but if I was, I'd consider a lawsuit for SpeedX.

This is NOT the future of ecommerce. This company does not CARE and will NOT deliver. Their AI customer service falsifies claims for delivery estimates to give you hope, when in reality, no progress is being made. And it will NOT use technology. It doesn't own a single sorting machine. It's all manual! That's why your package is stuck with thousands of others. They close the door on you because its a mess, its such a mess. Read their reviews on TrustPilot, BBB (they are not accreditted), here.“

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

“The best Jamaican food I have ever had, I traveled all the way from Boston and made it my mission. To eat here again! Soooo worth it. The food tastes amazing and the employees are extremely nice! I wish I lived in New York so that I could visit more often! Keep up the great work Big Tings!!!“

“I grew up eating Jamaican food and this is hands down the best Jamaican restaurant that I’ve been to in Brooklyn! The food is consistently delicious and made to order — no food sitting out on a heater waiting for someone to order. I’ve had the jerk shrimp, curry shrimp roti, jerk salmon, and other items and the food is always fresh, tasty, and plentiful. They sell juices and cake which are also amazing. I’ve been going here once a week since the pandemic started and I’m always so excited to get my food. The owner is amazing and is dedicated to always providing five star service and food.“

“I’ve been coming here recently and love their creative food options. The staff is very kind. I like that they offer samples to customers. The oxtail Mac and cheese egg rolls are a hit as well as the oxtail smash burger. Their chicken soup is also delicious too!“

“Me and my large family had dinner at this restaurant to honor my fathers heavenly birthday. It was truly the best experience I've had at a restaurant in a very very long time and it was thanks to our waiter Jesus. He was very attentive and helpful. He saw that we had small children and helped us with their order first and then proceeded to take the rest of our orders. He really loved his job and was very warm and kind. The establishment as a whole is very nice and classy. Very grown and sexy. The music is perfect and the food was very good! The oxtail Lo Mein was so good. Its located inside Hotel Indigo, to the right after entering. I really really loved this experience. Thank you so much. I'll be back with my girlfriends or on a date❤️🙏🏽 A new staple spot for me.“

“Our go to restaurant for special occasions and just because! We always have fantastic service, amazing hurricanes (deluxe, of course) delicious food and the perfect ambiance for a fun night out. We have loved Big Daddy's for years. It NEVER disappoints.“

“The food was simply put… DELICIOUS… and I devoured it all. Got the jerk chicken, rice and peas, mac and cheese, steamed vegetables and sweet plantains…
Both gentleman working there are extremely friendly and kind. Genuine Jamaican hospitality 🇯🇲“

“Jerk chicken wrap is the best! Fresh, healthy, delicious. What more can you ask“

“Went in to get a beef patty later in the day closer to closing a nice young lady by the name of Claudia greeted me and took my order she was very polite and made sure I got my order in a timely fashion beef patty was great way better then the one u get at a random deli or pizzeria 10/10 would recommend swinging by if ur at the mall shopping“

“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“

“Today I walked into Lucky’s and ordered the stewed chicken and curry chicken. I have no hesitation when saying this might be the best student curry chicken I’ve ever tasted in my life. And believe me this is not my first curry, chicken or stewed chicken. The flavor on both the chickens were impeccable. The chicken was so tender, and could easily be picked off the bone. And the stew and curry complemented the soft rice beautifully. I will definitely be coming to Luckys again. This is my new favorite Jamaican food spot in New York City.“

“I usually get jerk chicken there and patties. These are the ones I like to buy there. The other food are good too but, I have my preferences. Just jerk chicken,not the meal . Long time ago, I used to buy fish there but,it became too hot/ spicy for me to digest.“

“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!!“

“Food is excellent. I wish it was a little bigger. Lunch time the line is long they need more room. In the back the cook need more room as well. Excellent seafood soup ,whole fish dinner must try. All the soups are great. Good food . Eat there 2 or 3 times a week.“

“The curried goat and rice and also the stew peas with pigtail are the best. Very tasty and filling.“

“First let me say that I’m a very picky eater and harsh critic when it comes my food due the fact that my Mom was such a great cook…BUT BUT BUT, da place yah!!! I think I read another comment about how the food is actually seasoned RIGHT, like some is actually tasting while they cook the food as you should, nothing overbearing seasoning wise, not too salty or sugary on the meat ( which is a high flaw most restaurants). ONE OF MY ALL TIME FAVORITE JAMAICAN RESTAURANT NOW!!! Big unuh self🫡💯“

“Xavier went above and beyond to help me because I am vegan! Im so grateful because I was alittle worried if it would be easy to order here. Thanks Xavier for making my life easier as soon as I stepped in the door!!! I will definitely recommend others!“

“This place had some of the best jerk chicken I ever had in my life. I've gone back 3x times in the past month and they are not there anymore. Does anyone have an updated location for this jerk pit?Because now I'm sad...sad spelled backwards is das and das not good :/“

“THIS PLACE IS SO CLEAN NOCE FOOD MUSIC THE OWNERS ARE VER NICE GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE“

“I visited this place twice and enjoyed the food on both occasions. On my first visit, I had the rice and peas and jerk chicken, which was solid. On my second visit, I tried the rice and peas and kingfish, which was also good. However, the price of the kingfish seemed a bit high for the portion size.

Macaroni looks appealing, but it wasn’t very good. I wouldn’t recommend it.

Dumplings are good.

I will be back when in the area. I want to try their breakfast menu.“

“i honestly had walked in for some drinks , but the food looked so good i had to get a medium pepper steak & first off , the portions ?? huge !!! the pepper steak was flavorful & tender & i like how they cooked the white rice , i would definitely eat here again , a meal & 3 drinks for only $21.50 ??? thats a deal in nyc !!“

“this is one of the best flavors in Brooklyn“

“The Food Is Great And The Workers Are Polite“

“Sweet spice, is just like the name, food sweet, authentic, and the management and staff is very professional, and friendly“

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

“Talk about the best Jamaica restaurant in the Northeast Bronx. Whatever is on the menu, it’s finger licking. Good customer service . Fast service , you will be in and out .. They give you a lot of oxtail gravy lol . The steam fish , fry chicken and oxtail is a must when you go there .“

“I love Jamaican Flavors patties. First time I had Ackee patties, I fell in love. I was recommended by one of the workers to try the impossible patty, the vegetable partty and I can say they are delicious. I love the impossible patty, will definitely try that and all the other two I purchased. The cake I bought I love it. I usually order the chocolate, but this one yummy. Thanks for your service and I will continue to support.“

“Absolutely love this place. Their cornmeal porridge warms the soul. Their chicken foot with rice and peas is delicious. Their curry chicken is so delicious and juicy just amazing. (This is not all from one sitting I’ve come back multiple times)“

“the food is always great, never disappointed.“

“Absolutely love this place! We really needed something like this where you can order from different restaurants all in one spot. My food was perfectly packed, incredibly delicious, and super fast. I’m so glad one opened nearby. I used to go to the one near my job on 23rd Street, so this is super convenient!“

“I absolutely LOVE the food. I got a plate with oxtails, rice & peas, plantains and he makes sure your plate is full. Everything tasted like it was seasoned perfectly, the gravy was surprisingly light and delicious. I’m 1000% going back.
I sincerely doubt the bad reviews are from him, the plates aren’t even the same. I met his Mom too and she was really sweet! Made the experience even better ?

FYI: I took the picture below after a couple bites“