Jamaican Restaurants in Philadelphia, PA

“Great music, food and atmosphere! Tvs are set in place so you can watch your favorite sport that's playing live!“

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“the ox tails with the beans and rice. yes sir“

“Yes I recommend everyone to Hotspot“

“Original don dodda or jamaician food around them parts... sw/s Philadelphia
Right over the bridge
And a hidden gem= ask about the smoothie 💎 ✨
Tell em', a friend of a friend sent ya', lol“

“Ordered off DoorDash! Food was great! Medium jerk chicken Mac and cheese with yam platter was loaded.. was not stingy with the sides. Everything flavorful. I don’t like ordering yams but these were good. Taste just like how us country cookers would make them. Just needed a little more syrup. Great portions! Price was great.“

“Easily the best oxtails I’ve had & you can’t beat the price point. The food is so delicious time and time again. I consistently order on DoorDash and delivery is always fast. The food is fresh and they’ve never let me down. I want to try other options one day, but the oxtails got me hooked.“

“The breakfast is delicious!! I got the eggs, potatoes and hot sausage and the fried shrimp and grits. I felt like everything was good but the grits could have used more time. The potatoes were some of the best homefries I’ve had in a while. The flavor on the fried shrimp will be something to go back for alone! So glad I tried it out. I will be back. Normally go for the curry chicken and cabbage but now I can go earlier for breakfast too!“

“I love this place it’s take out!
The lady at the counter was friendly and courteous. She made my plate exactly as I instructed. Food was great! Meat tender rice has that flavor I was looking for cabbage yess yess was absolutely good.“

“The Ultimate Feast with oxtail, jerk chicken, curry chicken and 3 sides is a well prepared-and well-priced meal. The staff are friendly and patiently answer food-related questions.“

“I got pepper steak and rice and beans with the cabbage was sooo good even the jerk chicken and Mac and cheese was good 😌 also got a order of fried chicken and a some Mac and cheese they homemade juice was delicious 🤤 would recommend this place to anyone and when I’m around this area I know what spot to stop by if i want some good Caribbean food ..“

“The Ultimate Feast with oxtail, jerk chicken, curry chicken and 3 sides is a well prepared-and well-priced meal. The staff are friendly and patiently answer food-related questions.“

“I ordered a large oxtail platter with cabbage, yams rice & beans. My yams were very hairy like they were canned yams. I usually order mac & cheese instead. The rest was pretty good it just seems like every visit the oxtail become less & less (stingy).“

“The food was definitely official my 1st time coming but the prices and how the charge extra for different sides was a little outta pocket. I got oxtail, mac n cheese, yams. I was charge for yams and Mac extra. The Mac was definitely homemade.Customer Service was horrible, the light skin lady very rude I ask 2 questions she kept saying do you want the food or not. I said yes twice. There's too many jamaican spots or food spots for that to be treated rude.“

“The food is great and worth the price.“

“I had to kill time in my commute; I was right across the street, so I stopped it. I'm so glad it is the way I remember it to be 😄! This was my go-to in 2020 & 2021. Yummy food- but, NO FESTIVAL 🥲. GREAT SERVICE from the main woman that's been in the window for many years!!! I will be back!“

“Just upsets me that I’m never able to get food from here as much as I would like because the store doesn’t stay open later and they aren’t open on Saturdays. I love when the man is there he cooks everything perfect and his customer service is amazing along with everyone else who works there. Best in the city.“

“This is some of the best food in Philly, not only is the food excellent, but the staff is so hospitable, you feel like family. If anyone wants to experience authentic caribbean cuisine, cooked with LOVE, you gotta check out Homestyle!!“

“I had the oxtail platter with rice/gravy and greens. The greens were kind of tasteless but the oxtails, rice and gravy were phenomenal. I usually go to Ron's bcuz i live close by but I happen to be in southwest visiting someone and decided to try Kingston 11. Im glad I did. It did not disappoint and will be my new spot“

“A friend who live in West Philly brought me a oxtail platter with rice & peas & cabbage. The oxtails were tender and flavored well. The whole platter was delicious. Wish I lived nearby.“

“You definitely need to check this out if you miss home cooking. One of the best I’ve tried that actually tastes like Jamaica food.💕“

“They have some of the best Jamaican food in West Philly. Love their curry coat and curry chicken. Not a big fan of their mac and cheese but everything else has been good to me. I come here often and they give good portions every time! They do run out of plantains and beef patties early“

“DIAMOND in the Ruff ! !
First and Foremost, the food here us EXCELLENT! If you are into authentic Jamaican cuisine, then look no further. .
I was very impressed by menu and more impressed by the taste, from the Caribbean! The Curry Chicken was prepared to perfection! Rice peas and cabbage
mouth-watering . . EVERYTHING was Fresh and cooked right ✅️. Will definitely be back! Don't Let the Neighborhood Scare You, Just Use Common Sense, You Will Be Fine, Trust Me . . . BACK-A-Yard keep making slamming Food ! ! !“

“OMG They have AWESOME Oxtail. I went to this Jamaican restaurant for lunch and I ordered macaroni and cheese and corn bread and I noticed they had oxtail on their menu and I told they lady who worked there that I never had oxtail and I was told by my family and friends that oxtail is so good so the the lady asked if I wanted to order a platter I said no because I already brought fried chicken and I just want the Mac and cheese and corn bread to eat with my chicken so she was kind enough to ask me if I wanted to sample the oxtail and I said yes she then hand me a small cup with oxtail and gravy. OMG that oxtail was tender and falling off the bone. It tasted like beef stew and the gravy was AWESOME so awesome that I was licking the gravy off my fingers. I will definitely be ordering a oxtail platter from this restaurant in the near future. 😋“

“*Updated review: the portions of jerk chicken are smaller now (Large 4 pieces of chicken) and guy up front has a terrible attitude, owner should talk to him about better customer service:

These patties taste better than many so-called Caribbean restaurants in Philadelphia—this NE Philly spot is better than Ron’s, Top Taste, Quality Taste and even Jamaican D’s (which is currently closed). The coco bread was $3.50, patties $4, and worth every dollar. I wanna try the jerk chicken, pork, oxtail ASAP. My wife is Caribbean and said it tasted like home. Hands down the best patties we’ve had. Top-tier flavor—highly recommend.“

“Food was amazing definitely the best Jamaican food spot in philly. Hat off to the chef….
family enjoy the food will be back for sure!!!
Customer service was amazing …
10/10 highly recommend!!!!
Macaroni cheese was the best I ever had from a Jamaican restaurant.“

“I eat here every week it's delicious only thing it's not open everyday Wednesday through Sunday is good days so if you like good Jamaican food stop by Aunt Annie's a very good cook“

“Mr. Jerk has some of the best food I’ve had! The jerk chicken was perfectly seasoned and delicious. The mac and cheese was creamy, the yams were amazing, and the rice and peas were full of flavor. On top of that, the service was top-tier—friendly, fast, and welcoming. I will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend!“

“I ate from here a couple of times, and I honestly enjoyed and loved the food. The rice with oxtails and the rice w goat and lamb was truly the best I ever had. I want them to reopen so badly cause people out here starving for this cuisine.... I.E. ME..... Seriously great service and atmosphere and definitely top notch food for a good price. Next time they open, I'll definitely take quality pictures of the food for the people“

“Hmmm good“

“I just left, and I know it's hard to make this statement with all the Jamaican restaurants in Philly, but her jerk chicken can't be topped. Is seasoned very well and it's moist not dry at all. The gravy is very flavorful, and the cabbage is decent.“

“They’re service it very welcoming not too mention the food🤪it’s been a long while since I’ve eat a Jamaican food this great 🤤they got the best rice and beans with jerk or fry chicken in the whole phill💯
Even though they oxtail is my favorite 😍“

“I went to the food truck at 34th and Market and the food was absolutely delicious!! I had the fried fish with jerk sauce, mac n cheese, and candy yams. Seasoned very well! And the lady serving was pleasant and personable. I devoured my platter lol“

“For a taste of the Caribbean in Philly, Tropical Choice Jamaican & American Restaurant is the place to be! This spot is beloved for its authentic Jamaican dishes like jerk chicken, curry goat, and oxtails, all bursting with flavor. The friendly staff and cozy atmosphere make it a favorite among locals. Whether you’re in the mood for a hearty meal or a quick bite, their menu has something for everyone. Don’t miss out on their delicious sides like plantains and rice and peas. It’s a culinary adventure you won’t forget!“

“Got the Oxtail w/ rice+peas and candied yams as takeout.
Oxtail was fall off the bone, rice was flavorful, candied yams were perfectly spiced. My friend got chicken curry and that was super yummy too!
Gentleman at the counter was also friendly.
Seating seemed crowded, but I can def recommend this place as a good spot for takeout.

They were out of patties, but I'll def be back to try that and the coco bread!“

“The food is hot, fresh and delicious. They package everything write in front of you and it's clean. My favorites are the rice and beans, cabbage and fried chicken. Everything has a good flavor. I like the fish gravy over the rice (a must try). The staff is very nice and friendly.“

“At the first moment you step in that place the personel give you a pleasant feeling. Very hospitable hosts, it is a good place to go out with your friends or with your date. Great food, talented chef, comfortable cost and generous service. Warmly recommended.“

“Food was fye. I had the jerk chicken egg rolls and honey wings. It took 30 minutes for me to get the food. I went right before closing so that may have been why. The cashier helped me figure out what was good since I’m visiting from Memphis.“

“I wish I could eat at Island Taste everyday! The food is delicious and takes me right back to Jamaica because of the authentic taste of the food! The prices are also reasonable compared to other Caribbean restaurants in Philadelphia. Keep up the great work Island Taste!“

“I had curry chicken rice & peas, cabbage and plantains my food was great & I would get it again. My husband and mother in law had pepper steak rice & peas, cabbage the steak was so dry it was terrible very disappointing especially for the price. My daughter had stew chicken rice & peas, cabbage and it was just nasty she didn’t even eat it. I have always heard good things and finally decided to try it, it’s gonna be a NO for us. The guy that took my order was extremely nice. I made a mistake ordering, he told me no way, you’re gonna get your food how you want it & started over, no attitude or no hassle that was appreciated.“