I'm first born American in a Jamaican family and I was happily surprised to find a Jamaican…read morerestaurant, in Chatsworth of all places, that was within walking distance of my mechanic's shop. The restaurant is in a strip mall, next to a barber shop. The woman behind the counter was so friendly and helpful that I was genuinely concerned about the quality of the food. Typically in a Jamaican restaurant, the ruder the service, the better the food is. This spot is the happy exception to the rule. The food was EXCELLENT. I asked for a recommendation for their best menu option and she suggested their fried chicken and maaaaaannnnnn, I think about that chicken like white dudes think about the Roman Empire. I'm actively trying to come up with reasons to take the long drive back to Chatsworth to try more of their menu. If you're ever in the area, this is worth a visit.

Stopped by this restaurant towards the end of the day on a a Saturday…read more Experience: since I'm not local, I called first to make sure they had oxtails and jerk chicken. The gentleman who answered, was dry and quick. Damn near hung the phone up in my face to get off the phone so fast. Upon arrival, said gentleman was sitting at one of the dining tables. It was empty inside of customers. I greeted him with an excited smile and he softened his disposition. Now, if you know Jamaicans, being fair I wasn't overly surprised at his stoicism and seriousness. The restaurant: There was only the remaining patties in the display case. Outside of that, a pretty empty place. Doesn't look like a bustling and meticulously decorated restaurant. It's cold and cafeteria like. There's no smell of deliciousness in the air and again nothing to see. No pictures of the food, nothing. Even the kitchen was so clean and closed down, it looks like the food is prepared elsewhere and brought in. Service: the gentleman wasn't rude. He just didn't offer any advise, ask any questions.. nothing. But as I was waiting on my plate, another young lady walked in. She called in as well and received the same dry and quick energy when she called. But when she walked into the establishment, clearly she's a regular. He lit up like a Xmas tree. She was such a pleasant and beautifully spirited woman, she gave her opinion of the gold (she said it was good). The food: Reminder, I was basically going off of the pictures on Yelp. My boyfriend talking about if the Mac n cheese looks good get him some. My response, I can't see a dang thing! The regular customer was surprised they had Mac n cheese (mind you). I ordered a large Oxtail plate. Wasn't asked about sides at all. Basically giving I'm getting what he's got. And I ordered a large jerk chicken plate. When the gentleman began bagging up my food, before he tied it up, when I saw him try and give me (1) small ahss thing of jerk sauce.. I had to stop him to look before he tied it up. Sure enough, chicken dry as hell. For dang near half a chicken with some dry rice and peas (1) jerk sauce?? At the price point of each plate (over $25) . I ask for more sauce, I said, if I bring this home to my boyfriend he's going to have a fit! He gave me one more. I insisted another and he was getting ready to deny it, but ok told him I'll pay for it. I said there's no way my BF is eating that dry. I was so caught up in making sure the jerk was right, I didn't peep everything else too deep. I bought (2) patties as well (beef). $70 to feed (2) with large plates and a patty. The Oxtails: small oxtails, a good portion. They were ok. Some pieces were a little tough and dry, let me know this was definitely the bottom of the pot. Had they had Mac n cheese (they were out) I would have opted for that over rice and peas. Only because most places don't do it right. Again, it's end of the day.. Both my plates definitely got the burnt bottom. My boyfriend had more of the crispy parts than I. But definitely dry and sitting. BUT not bad actually. I threw some of this Carribean hot sauce I have on it, turned it up. The oxtails: 6.5/10, The cabbage a total NO (0/10) . The beef patty: 9/10 (good ). The rice and peas: 6.5/10 The jerk chicken... as a disclaimer, Jamaica is my choice vacation spot, jerk being a staple upon visits. So my idea of what jerk should taste and look like is high. Do not expect your chicken to come to you already sauced. It's dry, like it's straight off the grill. The chicken was tender, and had a really good flavor. Without the jerk sauce. Now does it give me that taste the grills in Jamaica give the chicken. No. Being fair, it has a really good Smokey grill to it. IF you have your own jerk sauce use it. The sauce they provide the texture wasn't saucy more like applesauce texture. It wasn't spicy and just not jerkie. The jerk: 7.5/10 Last, I was irritated I didn't pay attention. The menu I could have swore said , festivals come with the plates. Instead we were given (1) plantain each. That had me hot. Overall: 6.5/10

Love coming to this restaurant. I've been to a lot of them, but if you're looking for originality,…read moreexcellent food, great customer service and a family friendly environment, then this is the place to come. Always 10/10 on everything, no matter what day or time you choose to come!!

I experienced excellent customer service, but the food was a bit hit-or-miss for me…read more Starting with the highlights, the Jamaican beef patties were fire. I honestly wish I had ordered more than two. The fresh juices were also a standout; the Pineapple Ginger and Hibiscus were both spot on. Even the imported ginger beer from Kingston was really good. The jerk wings were absolutely delicious, and those small bread rolls (similar to cornbread muffins) were super tasty. The peas and rice and the plantains were also on point. Now for the downsides, the oxtails were disappointing. They weren't very meaty, and at $35 a plate, I expected more than mostly bones. I did get one decent piece, but overall it didn't feel worth the price. The vegetables were also bland. Dessert was another letdown. The sweet potato pie wasn't sweet enough and had an overpowering nutmeg flavor. The cobbler was undercooked, the crust was raw and inedible, and the peaches tasted like they came straight from a can. Overall, a mixed experience, but I'd still come back for the patties, wings, and fresh juices.

Delicious food and amazing service! Defintley coming back here again!…read more We ate the oxtail Mac and cheese and jerk chicken wings! It's a bit spicy but so delicious

I came here a few weeks ago with my boyfriend and his friend who introduced us to this place! My…read moreboyfriend is a wing connoisseur and a deal fiend, so he was expectedly thrilled for their $1 wing Wednesday. I had never had actual Jamaican food (only like Jerk style stuff so not authentic) so I was also pretty excited. We all three tried the wings and I also had the jerk mac n' cheese. I don't even think I can call them wings, they were so unbelievably tender, they slid off the bone like a braised short rib! I couldn't even pick them up because they were falling off so neatly. The flavor was incredible and I kept mixing them in with my Mac which was also delightful. The noodles were tender and relatively thick, with the perfect sauce. I didn't find the spice to be unreasonable! If you're very sensitive just know that, but I have pretty high spice tolerance and they didn't really linger much for me. They were just very flavorful. I would also mention that the flavor was great and I didn't find the jerk seasoning to be very salty! So for someone watching salt intake I found them to be mild in that regard. Since this is my first foray into it I'm not sure if this is standard or not but I do think a lot of people will really like that aspect! We were helped by an extremely friendly gentleman whose name I unfortunately didn't get, and then Yvonne who is the absolute sweetest! She was very helpful when I asked her opinions on the menu, and just has this aura of absolute joy which I don't see very often. I'd honestly come back just for her (and also probably to try the plantains because those also looked heavenly). The location is in a little strip kind of location next to a few other businesses and it's very unassuming! I loved the bright colors, and the small parking lot was pretty easy to get in to. The vibe is pretty casual and with a lot of fun things to look at. I'm not this deep in the valley almost ever, but I can honestly say I would take the trek this direction again for this spot alone!

Came in for the first time today and let the person at the ordering encounter know; she was super…read morenice and let me try a couple of things before ordering. I ended up getting the curry goat plate and it was absolutely incredible. It had the perfect amount of spice, it was loaded with flavor, and the goat was cooked to perfection. The rice and beans and veggies and fried plantains were a great side. I also got the Pineapple Giner drink and it was fantastic, went really well with the meal! The vibe of the store felt super cozy and great, it really felt like the "local spot you want to tell your friends about." I also loved all the drinks and items around the store! I'll definitely be coming back for more!

Wow! Sattdown Jamaican Grill is officially a must-visit in…read moreStudio City. I came in because everyone kept telling me to try their vegan oxtail, and it did not disappoint -- tender, flavorful, and seasoned to perfection. Pair it with the classic rice & peas, fried plantains, and fresh veggies, and you've got a full plate that hits every note. I also tried the ginger pineapple drink, which was refreshing and the perfect balance of sweet with a little kick. The whole vibe here feels warm, welcoming, and true to Jamaican flavor, with plenty of vegan options that make it easy to order a full meal without compromise. If you're vegan and looking for authentic, bold flavors in Los Angeles, this is your spot. Already TLW approved -- and I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu!

The place is not real. No one is picking up and the address is bringing me to a fake back-ally…read moresuite nonsense. I drove an hour from LA and it does not exist. No signage or nothing. Do not waste your time coming here. Better off getting a tutorial from YouTube and make your own haitian food.

First let me start my saying I was very eager to try a Haitian meal from this place. My husband…read moreplaced multiple orders.He went to pick up the meal and was told the food would be ready at 12:15. He then was asked to wait another 20 mins which he was ok with because good food takes time to make. After waiting he was then told that the meals would have to be cancelled. He insisted that he would wait because he had already invested his time... only for the smallest serving of griot and white rice with subpar flavor. Save your self the trip this place is not worth it.

TOP NOTCH Puerto Rican DEEELISH! There were 6 of us who dined in and we ended up eating FAMILY…read moreSTYLE, and everyone's plate was FABULOUS. I can't wait to go back!

Mofongos is a Puerto Rican staple in LA. It's one of the few restaurants in CA that seems…read morerelatively authentic. I recently visited about a month ago. The serving sizes are large, you definitely get 2 meals out of one. The pernil was delicious, moist & flavorful. The arroz con gandules is decent for a restaurant. I'm very picky though, but it's because I have high expectations. There's nothing like abuela's rice. The tostones are huge! Out of the appetizer platter, I enjoyed the pastelillos most. Service is a bit slow here, or at least the last time I came, and it wasn't that busy. Seems like they might be understaffed. Overall, I enjoy coming to this restaurant. It's definitely a great representation of our culture & the PR staples.

WOW. I don't think I ever would've tried this place if it…read morewasn't for the SGV Passport! Our deal was Buy 1 or 2 Jamaican style meat patty, get 1 or 2 free! And I had to ask "What is a Jamaican Style Meat Patty"? and they told me it's like an empanada! But WOAH. It's much bigger than any empanada I've ever seen! The staff was super nice on the phone to me when they explained what it was and that we were able to turn the meat patty into a vegetarian friendly version - nice! They also had a vegetarian one! So we grabbed 2 and got 2 free then decided to also order their vegetarian curry because we thought the meat patties wouldn't be enough. But omg. It was more than enough! The meat patties were huge and thick! And so so so FLAVORFUL! When you come to their shop inside the food hall the shop looks unassuming, it's cluttered and doesn't really give me the excitement of wanting to order here but wow wow wow. Once we ate it we were like "we shouldn't have judged!" Once we dived into the curry we were just waaaay to full but the vegetarian curry was so good. Not as flavorful as the meat patty (should've had the curry first so our tastebuds wern't overwhelmed!" but still tasty nonetheless! It had so much chickpeas and the rice was pretty good! I think we're going to have to come back and try it again when we're in the area!

I was eager to try Caribbean Gourmet, as I love Caribbean cuisine, jerk chicken, and oxtail. I was…read moreinitially unsure what to order, but the woman at the counter recommended the Oxtail & Jerk Combo ($23) with half portions, which was excellent! The Jerk chicken was cooked perfectly, though the spice level was mild, even after a warning. The oxtail was tender and good, but not the best I've had. While the rice and beans were a bit too wet, the plantains and cabbage were great. I would have preferred some hot sauce and fluffier rice, but overall it was a solid meal. A text notification system for when orders are ready would be a helpful addition, especially for those seated away from the counter. The staff member gave an estimated time, and my food was actually ready sooner, which I wasn't aware of. While not a major issue, this is an area that could be improved. The service was friendly and helpful, and I would definitely return to try more of their dishes. While the food overall was good, a few things fell short, like the rice. Overall, it's a tough call because the food deserves more than 4 stars. Caribbean Gourmet is easily the best Caribbean spot in the SGV and my second favorite in LA County. The prices are very fair for the portion sizes, and I must highlight how affordable they are, especially these days. Kudos to Caribbean Gourmet for keeping prices affordable while serving delicious food!

Phenomenal food and ambiance. I ordered the jerk salmon, rice and cabbage with a side of festival…read morebread and plantain. This will do until you manifest your trip to the islands. :) XO CHEROKEE THE CHIEF

Amazing and BETTER than last time…read more Late night on a Friday night for our anniversary we came back to one of our favorite places for great food and good vibes & met Chef as well. It was a bit busier than last time but the service was still friendly and food, fresh!! We got the salmon salad , lobster Mac & jerk salmon plate. And YUM! It was better than I remembered! Glad to have found this place and can't wait to go back, again!!

Try the best hot chicken in town and make sure you come ready to try the angry hot levelread more

I would argue $$ is inaccurate. 2 chicken tenders on a bun…read morewith cabbage and a cup of fries for $18.66 No a la carte. 4 options. Or their "catering menu" $16 for a bowl of mac n cheese with a tender chopped up on top. Flavor 5/10 generously. Generic chicken place.