So crazy to find this Jamaican restaurant in such a small city-Rapid City (mainly Caucasian and Native people here).. and the food is so good! A lot of times I find really good food in random places. Like there is an amazing Dominican restaurant in Orem (Provo Utah) and you would never think it would be good lol! But I ordered a small curry chicken meal on DoorDash with extra gravy and a side of peppa sauce. Service was somewhat good..and I say somewhat because they listened to my requests but didn't include my drink I ordered. I ordered a Ting.. Thankfully the Dasher took it upon himself to stop at a gas station and get me a Pepsi which was super nice of him and I was extremely grateful! The small was the perfect size and still too much for me. Chicken is juicy and flavorful, cabbage is super good. Rice & Peas were so good and not overly seasoned. Definitely ordering again. Peppa sauce was great too! read more

A&D Jamaican - Small Curry Chicken & Peppa Sauce - New American Near Me - Rapid City, South Dakota

I was just trying to find something decent to eat when I stumbled across this spot and man, it caught me off guard in the best way. Everything else around here looked like the usual lineup of fast‑food chains and sandwich shops pushing overpriced, highly processed subs. This place isn't quite a hole‑in‑the‑wall, but it's definitely leaning in that direction, and honestly, that's part of the charm. I went with the jerk chicken plate, which came with rice and peas and cabbage. The chicken came out hot, tender, and packed with flavor the kind of seasoning that makes you pause mid‑bite like okay, they're not playing. The jerk sauce that came with this meal was delicious. Tangy, spicy and full of flavor. The rice and peas were fine, but they definitely weren't as good as other Jamaican spot I've eaten at. Now don't get me wrong they were still very tasty. The cabbage added a nice balance and rounded out the plate. The lady working was friendly and the price of the meal was well worth it. read more

A&D Jamaican - Large Jerk Chicken - New American Near Me - Rapid City, South Dakota

**June 2025: Sunday Afternoon Visit** Wow! This was one of my favorite meals on my eight state roadtrip and kinda wished we ate there twice. The restaurant is located in a small shopping plaza and the restaurant is very casual. There are small and large size plates for patrons to enjoy, but my friend and I decided to get two small plates so we could try different proteins. -Small Oxtail Plate $14 - Holy cow! I was really surprised by how much meat we were given. In California we'd probably see half the amount and double the price and obviously it was tasty. The oxtail was tender -Small Chicken Curry Plate $11 - This chicken curry dish tastes like what my dad makes at home. The chicken is tender, and there was abundant vegetables that were soft and soaked up the curry juices Both order came with slaw and rice and worked well with the proteins. If you love flavor and at an affordable price A&D Jamaican will make you very happy. I hope if I get to visit again I'll get to try their goat meat! :D read more

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Want Jamaican? Head to Rapid City. Yes, in South Dakota. Easier than flying out to the Caribbean and you'll get to enjoy a different kind of nature in the surrounding areas. But I digress ... Stopped in for lunch one day and I have to admit, initially, I wasn't impressed because I was expecting crowds, not an empty restaurant. However, by the time I left, both the food and service had changed my mind. No table service. Place and grab your order at the counter. But the woman behind the counter was so friendly and patient as she was peppered with questions. She made sure we were happy with our order, both when ordering and after we had cleared our plates of every scrap of chicken and oxtail. Speaking of that - to say the food was flavorful or to see pics - just doesn't do the food justice. You'd have to visit, try it for yourself to feel how tender and juicy the meats were. How all the ingredients just blended so well together. And how generous the portion sizes are. In the pics, those are both small orders. I'm sure that Jamaican isn't what you would first think of when mentioning South Dakota - but visit A&D and it will be. If I didn't live on the West Coast, I'd definitely be a regular. Probably the duke. read more

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So good!!! I'm from CA and currently live in Chicago, but came to Rapid City on a roadtrip. The reviews convinced me to come and so glad I did. The brown stew pork and oxtail are SUPERB. We came here twice during our 4-day stay in rapid city. Good size portions and really kind people :) read more

A&D Jamaican - Small Brown Stew Pork - New American Near Me - Rapid City, South Dakota

The food was amazing. The customer service was outstanding also. Lady at the front was super helpful. It was our first time experiencing Jamaican food. It's located any building or three restaurants are connected. This one was immediately to the right, small it's located any building or three restaurants are connected. This one was immediately to the right, small restaurant, love the cling in this and how quiet it was on a Sunday. There was a lot of takeout traffic on the day we were there. I had the oxtail stew which was flavorful and the portion size was worth the price. It came with rice and a great tasting sautéed cabbage mixed vegetables. I also had a side of brown pork stew. Another home run item lol. Both the pork and oxtail was super tender and melted in my mouth. My wife had the small Jerk chicken which she absolutely loved. That also came with the same sides as the large oxtail I had. Overall it was a great find before we headed to the airport. read more

A&D Jamaican - Large oxtail stew, and a side of pork brown stew. - New American Near Me - Rapid City, South Dakota

So good! Rapid city isn't what I'd call a food hub, so it's great to see a yummy restaurant.

Phenomenal! Honestly can't remember the last time I had a more delicious meal. If I didn't live 400 miles away, I be an instant regular.

In reality the food here was really good. But ya know, if you're going to call in an order and go through the trouble of picking it up, you don't really want your food to come off of the sad buffet line. I mean, at least make it look like you put come effort into preparing our food special. Anyways, like I said, the actual food was great. We only didn't give it 5 stars because they didn't have any fried chicken (who runs out of fried chicken- come on). Minus 1 star for running out of food... But otherwise, recommended. read more

Fire!! I was skeptical about Jamaican food in Rapid City, but was happily surprised. Been here multiple times, never had a bad day. Also the owner is very nice. read more

The oxtail and jerk chicken were both delicious! The cabbage was chopped instead of sliced but it was ok. I didn't order the pease and rice but was told it was very good. read more

Second time ordering this week! The food is very good, i'm a picky eater and I have no complaints! Service is also very great can't go wrong with your order. this is a must try if you live in rapid read more

Walked in yesterday afternoon around 3pm and saw no one at the counter. I heard some shuffling in the back and shortly after a lady came out and asked if I have been here before. I told her no and she proceeded to tell me about how the dishes work here. FIRST: Meats. You would choose from oxtail, beef, goat curry, curry chicken etc. I choose the jerk chicken which she went to the back to chop it up for me (not sure why it's not out!?) SECOND: Rice. You would choose white rice or rice with beans. I choose rice with beans. THIRD: Cabbage. Yes please! I dined in and was the only person there the whole time. Delicious meal, felt like home cooked comfort food. I was a little disappointed at the jerk chicken. It was great tasting however the outside was rough and hard like its been reheated ton many times or overcooked. Otherwise, it was a great stop for lunch and would recommend. read more

A&D Jamaican - Jerk chicken, rice with beans and cabbage. - New American Near Me - Rapid City, South Dakota

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Great portions of everything...not just a ton of rice and a handful of meat like some other places. Very friendly atmosphere. I'll become a regular now that I've discovered this place! read more

We are from California and this is the best Jamaican food we've tasted. Both the food and service were excellent!

Food arrived very late and cold. I had to call twice after waiting 30 minutes beyond delivery time. Seasoning was not on point. It was not very good. read more

I don't give many 5 stars but I was wanting some good Ox Tail and I found it here of all places. They have a drive thru option. I walked in and placed my order. Very welcoming and ready to serve. The rice and beans was spot on. The sauce for the ox tail was spot on. The meat was braised and tender. The side of cabbage was so awesome. My wife ordered the jerk chicken. They offered to put the curry sauce over the rice too. All the flavors were great. Chicken was tender and had the flavors to make a good not over spicy jerk chicken. read more

A&D Jamaican - Small Jerk Chicken - New American Near Me - Rapid City, South Dakota

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What a great find! A drive thru Jamaican restaurant with excellent food!! And for a small chicken jerk order, there is enough chicken for a least two meals. This is authentic home cooked food and it is delicious. read more

Oxtail review! Florida girl here! I have to say, Rapid City... I am very impressed with what you have to offer. A&D Jamaican is where the flavor's at! On a random Monday evening (literally just now) while on a business trip , I had a craving for some oxtails. It's a favorite of mine. Just to be clear I love any kind...Jamaican oxtails, Soul food oxtails with gravy, Vietnamese pho oxtails, Cambodian kuy teav oxtail, Filipino stew (Kare-Kare) oxtails, all of it. This A&D's Jamaican oxtails were no disappointment, it is delicious! I inhaled that food so quick..it was so tender, juicy, packed with flavor. I prefer spicy and this one wasn't spicy at all but my fault as I didn't request for any on my online YELP order. Let me tell you something, that food hit the spot. Well worth the acid reflux right before bedtime. Thank you for such a wonderful meal. This is one happy camper here! If I'm ever in Rapid City again... I am one thousand percent sure I'll have another meal from you! read more

A&D Jamaican - Small Ox Tail - delicious! - New American Near Me - Rapid City, South Dakota

It's in a strip mall. And has a drive thru. All signs point to it being kinda meh. But this is seriously some of the best Jamaican food I've ever had. And I've been to Jamaica many times. You can tell that the chef puts her heart and soul into her food. read more

Well this was a fine surprise in Rapid City! Here for a work conference and wanted a good meal for the first dinner night. Read the Yelp reviews and instantly knew I wanted to try. The food did not disappoint! A healthy portion of rice and peas (made with gandules/pigeon peas) and ox tails made for a delicious meal. My colleague had the jerk chicken. My only recommendation is be mindful of closing hours as the day goes on. The food is so yum that there is not a lot left as you near the closing hours. read more

Absolutely incredible Jamaican food. Oxtail was great, jerked chicken was tasty. Thank you! read more

Driving through SD for a quick (socially distant) weekend at the Badlands and we got hungry! So we fired up Yelp! and found this gem. Thanks to the other reviewers we knew that 2 people could share a meal... and they were right! We got the chicken meal with plantains. Soooooo good. And only $12! We tipped as if we had purchased 2 meals because the food was so inexpensive! Stop here and support this small business and the flavorful food they make! read more

A&D Jamaican - New American Near Me - Rapid City, South Dakota

Whenever I'm needing some homemade food made with love, I order from here. It's delicious every single time

Wow, this was probably the best thing we ate in Rapid City. Flavorful, Juicy and inexpensive comfort food. If you're going for your first time. Let me educate you on their ordering system so you'll feel like a local. This is a cafeteria style dining. You picked up a drink, they will plate the food, you pay, then pick a seat to eat at. We waited by the door to be seated but the employees were at the back. We could hear pots banging like they were being washed. After a few minutes, we had to ring the bell. They came in the front to greet us and asked us to wait a few more moments to be served. A few more people came by to pick up their order but we were the only couple who dined in. The menu is in the front. Apparently the jerk chicken is a special item only made on certain days. The owner was kind enough to make some for my husband's order. I ordered the pork, rice with peas, and the side of cooked cabbage. You may choose a regular size or a larger one. We opted for the regular and the portions were nice. I think anything more would be too much. The flavor of the pork was wonderful. Soft and succulent but with the texture from the rice and cabbage balanced well. The jerk chicken was a little on the dry side and it wasn't as well seasoned as others we've had before but nonetheless, it was still delicious. Your mouth, stomach, and wallet will thank you. The location of the establishment is in a strip with limited parking. We went during lunch time. Since it shared parking with a Mexican restaurant, it was packed. Definitely a must in the area if you are looking for something authentic and different than the burgers and fries that the area mainly offers. read more

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This place was amazing, and most importantly, authentic! Excellent flavors, perfectly cooked fresh ingredients. This restaurant really knows how to make great tasting and perfectly spiced, Jamaican Oxtail, Curry Goat, Rice & Beans. The oxtail and curry goat was seasoned well and super tender. Portion sizes are huge too, especially if you dine in. Grading out a well deserved 5 stars. read more

A&D Jamaican - Oxtail - New American Near Me - Rapid City, South Dakota

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Cute place near the KOA. They do have indoor seating but it looks like most people take out. Jerk chicken was not too spicy but went great with the rice and beans. BF had the chicken curry that was fall off the bone and had great seasoning. Hot sauce was quite spice but was a good kick for the curry. Yummy and cheap! read more

Just average. Flavor is pretty good. Size small is very small. They don't give you much meat with the meals ordered. You are paying for rice and beans and veggies. Where's the meat? read more

Authentic Jamaican food. How jerk chicken should taste. Highly recommend. The dumplings were bomb too.

A & D delivers very flavorful and authentic Jamaican/Caribbean Food. It seems to be a family run restaurant, the service is slightly slow, but definitely worth the wait. I highly recommend the Curry shrimp, jerk chicken, and rice and peas. They can offer various heat levels on the Curry dishes, also if you like things very hot they offer a brown hot sauce, made of bonnet peppers. They offer small and large portion sizes for additional fees. The small portions are plentiful. If you enjoy Jamaican food A & D Jamaican restaurant is the place for you. read more

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The food is fresh and delicious. You will not be disappointed. If you have never had Jamaican food this is a great place to try it. The food is cooked fresh daily. I had half brown stew and half jerk chicken with cabbage. The chicken is so tender and flavorful. The cabbage is seasoned well and tasty. read more

Foods are delicious and portions are big. Nice staff too. Our first time to taste Jamaican food. Nice experience.

A hidden gem! I found this place on Yelp and based on the stars and reviews, I had to try it. Well let me tell you, they were not lying. Everything was delicious! I had ox tail and curry chicken. My hubby had jerk chicken. We're traveling but wish that I lived close by so I can come back and try everything else. A&D if I come back through here again, I will see you again! read more

A&D Jamaican - Jerk Chicken on the black plate. Curry chicken and ox tail on the white plate. - New American Near Me - Rapid City, South Dakota

This place should be on the must eat at places in rapid! I have eaten a few Jamaican meals in my life, and this by far is rated top of the best I've ever had!!! Jerk chicken was moist and juicy. Had so much flavor!!! The rice and beans were perfection along with the cabbage! My fiance got the curry chicken and he was amazed at how good it was. Hes excited to come back and try the curry goat! The orange soda tastes like sparkling tang but better!!! The pink grapefruit one tasted like i was eating a fresh grapefruit! You need to try this place! Go early, once the food is gone for the day, thats it!!! read more

What a gem of a find while passing through town. It was like a home cooked meal on Sunday in Jamaica!

A and D Jamaican is hands down the most tasty spot in the town if not the entire west river!! Their Jerk Chicken is amazing and the Brownstew Chicken is my all time favorite. Not to mention my belly thanks me every time afterwords Thanks for bringing a piece of Jamaica to rapid city for all to enjoy!!! One Love read more

Wonderful food. So nice to be able to be able Jamaican food in Rapid. Very friendly staff. Would eat there again when in Rapid

Absolutely unreal oxtail. Stewed cabbage was off the charts good, and I didn't even need the hot sauce they provided.

Good food, large serving. The ladies working were very happy. Not everything on their menu is available every day.

I love their food, the best Jamaican for in 3 states! I stop here every time I drive through here.