This is my new local go to Jamaican spot! I have driven by the food truck located in a gas station…read moreparking lot a couple times but I couldn't stop because I was on my way to an appointment. Today I finally had the time to give them a try. The food was very authentic and the service was friendly. We ordered the small oxtail plate, jerk chicken, and curry chicken, all were delicious. We will definitely be back!

I'm always down to find a good local Jamaican food spot ....and I found one! Although it's a food…read moretruck, don't sleep because I've been to many food trucks that are way better than brick and mortars. When I arrived at the end of the parking lot where the truck is situated, (diagonally across the street from Justin Square), I was met by what seemed to be a family-owned and run business. Pops was in the back of the cool-looking truck smoking some meats, Momma was taking orders and serving, and Junior was was helping out. If I am correct, then Jam Rock Country Style Jerk is even more endearing to me than it already is! Ok, onto the food. So of course I have to always order my favorite go-to meal: Jerk chicken, rice and peas, cabbage, and cornbread. The small order was $10 or you can go for the large at $13. I also had to order order a beef patty and a pineapple Jamaican soda. I must say, everything was IRIE! This makes me very happy because I will be a "regular" here, so they better get to know me :) The jerk chicken was smoked well and you could just taste the wonderful smoke and spices. The rice and peas were good, not hard or soggy. The cornbread was good and I was happy to have been given a pretty large piece. The cabbage was also good. I haven't eaten the beef patty yet but it looks really good and authentic like I loved back in NYC. I really have no complaints. What put this experience over the top for me was when Momma asked me if I wanted ox-tail gravy over the rice! Ummm...YES, and MORE please!

5 Stars for great Jamaican food in Sanford that's easy for pick-up or delivery and packs TONS of…read moreflavor! Plus- Vegetarian meat options (soy-based)! I was getting together with some friends and we ordered from Negril. Luckily, a couple of my friends are Jamaican and they helped steer me to some new faves! Food I'd highly recommend: - Brown stew chicken meal with rice and peas, fried plantain, and stewed cabbage. This dish is rich and has the potential for leftovers if you're not starving. For the uninitiated, Jamaican rice and peas consist of red kidney beans and rice that's cooked in broth, coconut milk, and tons of aromatic spices. This isn't your white rice and green peas type of situation. I could have eaten this rice on its own, but add in the brown stew sauce and WOW. Also, I love the cabbage side because it adds a vinegary note that offsets the rich stew. Note: The chicken is cut up and includes bones. - Coco bread: This is a Jamaican style bun baked with coconut milk. It's especially good when paired with a patty in the middle (yes, the coco bread around the patty! Carb heaven!). - Festival: Jamaican festival is a sweet fried dough made with cornmeal, flour, sugar, salt, vanilla extract, and milk aka a dumpling. Yes this is as good as it sounds- especially for soaking up brown stew gravy! I was BLOWN away to see an entire veggie section of the menu (for online ordering) featuring soya veggie chunks (a soy based option with the consistency of chicken). That's a HUGE deal for those of us with vegetarians in the family. Overall, delicious Jamaican food that I'll definitely order again!

Ordered pick up and the food was packaged with care. I…read moreenjoyed my oxtails. Rice and peas were cooked well. Gravy was flavorful. Cabbage and vegetables were prepared deliciously and had a nice flavor. Food was not greasy or soggy. Plantains were not sweet or soft, but I came here for the oxtails and cabbage. I'm very satisfied.

Came here for National Margarita Day for $2.22 margaritas. Drinks were so strong I could only…read moresqueeze in three. Food was ok - we shared the jerk chicken and pork chop. Our server, Merick was extremely nice and attentive.

I recently visited Bahama Breeze with a friend after hearing the news that they would be closing…read more This has always been a place I enjoyed, so I wanted to stop in one more time before they shut their doors. It was a Friday night and the restaurant was busy. It felt like others were also coming in for one last visit, which added a bittersweet feeling to the evening. I ordered a pina colada and a pineapple coconut martini. The drinks were perfect. Cold, smooth, and exactly what I remember. I will truly miss the drinks here. They have always been one of the highlights. For food, we ordered beef empanadas, coconut shrimp, and the honey butter crispy chicken sandwich. The empanadas were not quite as good as I remembered. The filling was more soupy than before and did not have the same bold flavor I used to enjoy. The coconut shrimp was solid and consistent. The chicken sandwich tasted like it may have been cooked slightly too long, making it a bit drier than expected. Service was great, especially considering how busy they were. The staff handled the crowd well and remained friendly and attentive throughout the night. While the food was not as memorable as it once was, the experience and the drinks reminded me why this place was special. It is always tough to see a longtime favorite close. Food: 3 out of 5 Drinks: 5 out of 5 Service: 5 out of 5 Atmosphere: 4 out of 5 Value: 4 out of 5 Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

Should you be happening to look for authentic Puerto Rican/hispanic food and you are on the…read moreinterstate, this is one of the best options if not THE best option for you. Hispanic food options like "Arroz con gandules y pernil" are great, but are very expensive for takeout. A plate like this with a fountain drink will come up near $20 per plate, a price I would not pay for considering how cheap it would be. At Lelo's we got 4 FULL plates with 4 drinks that totaled near $50. The food quality was very good. As someone who has parents from the homeland who are picky about their pernil, they said it was great. Take that for what it's worth. Should you be off I-4 coming or leaving Orlando, I highly suggest you try this place. Worth your bang for your buck!

On our way back from the airport, my wife and I decided to stop at Lelo's BBQ on Saxon Blvd in…read moreOrange City, FL--and wow, what a delicious detour! I went with yellow rice, red beans, and sweet plantains. My wife ordered the chicken combo with a side of yellow rice and yuca (her first time trying yuca!). The lady helping us (pretty sure it was the owner) was incredibly friendly and patient, guiding us through the menu like old friends. We paid, grabbed a table, and dug in. My wife took one bite of the rotisserie chicken and declared it the best she's had in ages--juicy, perfectly seasoned, and falling off the bone. No surprise there; we spotted those massive rotisserie ovens spinning away, so chicken is clearly their specialty! She then tried the yuca (boiled and crispy-edged, I assume) and loved it--said it was buttery and addictive. Her yellow rice had tasty chunks of different meats mixed in, and she couldn't stop raving about the flavor. I mixed my yellow rice (a different style from hers) with the red beans on the plate--pure comfort food heaven, rich, savory, and perfectly balanced. The sweet plantains? Outstanding. Caramelized just right, sweet but not overpowering, soft inside with that ideal crisp edge. Every bite was perfection. The place had a great vibe too--clean bathrooms, lively Spanish beats playing, and a casual, welcoming atmosphere that made us feel right at home. We're already planning our next visit to try more dishes (that mofongo and rotisserie chicken platter are calling our names!). If you're craving authentic Puerto Rican BBQ and sides done right, Lelo's is a must-stop. Highly recommend--5 stars all the way!

This is some of the best food I've ever had. It is most definitely a hidden gym in Stonecrest,…read moreGeorgia like this is a 10 out of 10 experience on a full customer service and everything please come try this out

Went there to pick up a delivery order and the owners (who were so friendly ) gave me a sample to…read moretake with me. It was sooooo good my fat @$$ had to stop the car and willing walk back up the stairs to let them know. I wish you all luck but Im sure you will do AMAZING you're food is DELICIOUS!! GOD BLESS!!!

We had the Mofongo steak and the Mofongo shrimp a criollo…read moreBoth were excellent cooked just like mama. Very good I couldn't finish it

Food decent. Middle age Spanish woman / waitress was kind. However, overall customer service sucks…read moreand I have given this place of business more than one opportunity. The older Spanish woman who was cooking this day argued with me saying that I should have known that their website had old pricing on my They should've honored the old pricing since it was on their current website, but instead she continue to argue with me.

I really, really wanted to support this Jamaican restaurant and give them a fair chance, especially…read moresince it was my first visit after living in the area for over a year. According to my receipt, I placed my order at 12:43 PM. I ordered 3 curry chicken Jamaican patties, 2 cocoa bread, 1 fresh carrot juice, 1 pound cake, and a medium jerk chicken meal with white rice, sweet plantains, cabbage, and brown stew gravy on the rice. My total came to a little over $40, which I felt was reasonable, and I even left a tip. At first, everything seemed fine. However, as time passed, I noticed customer after customer receiving their food and leaving. Many of them had ordered dishes such as oxtail and curry goat, with rice and peas, while I was still waiting on a jerk chicken meal with white rice. After approximately 6 customers came and went, I went to the counter to ask about my order. I was told it was coming another 5 customers came and went. After waiting even longer, I went back up a second time. The employee looked at me and said, "Oh yes, you did come here. I looked at your face and said it was coming." She went to the back, and another 20 more minutes passed. Eventually, she returned with a container and handed it to me. I immediately realized it wasn't my order because I had ordered a medium meal, and what she handed me was clearly a small. I had to pull out my receipt to show her. She checked it, confirmed I had indeed ordered a medium, and went back to correct it. Another 10 minutes passed before she finally returned with the correct size meal. When she handed it to me, there was no bag, no utensils, and no apology for the mix up or the excessive wait. I finally left the restaurant at 2:12 PM. That means I waited approximately 1 hour and 29 minutes for what I considered a relatively straightforward order. What made the experience even more disappointing was the customer service throughout the restaurant. One employee appeared visibly annoyed when customers approached. At one point, customers came in simply asking to purchase water and were told, "No, I'm not taking orders," instead of being directed to someone who could assist them. As a result, those customers simply left. As for the food itself, I did eat it, but it was not what I expected. The jerk chicken was disappointing because it wasn't grilled, smoked, or even baked the way jerk chicken is traditionally prepared. Instead, it tasted more like a spicy brown stew chicken. The flavor wasn't terrible, but it definitely wasn't the jerk chicken I was expecting when I placed my order. I was also surprised to find that my meal came with only one sweet plantain. My original plan was actually just to stop by for patties because they were less expensive than another Jamaican restaurant I frequently visit. I decided to give this place a chance and order a full meal because I believe in supporting Caribbean-owned businesses and trying new places. Unfortunately, this experience reminded me why I usually stick with the restaurants I already know and trust. The issue wasn't the price I thought the food was reasonably priced. The problem was the excessive wait time, lack of organization, poor communication, and disappointing customer service. For a first time customer, this was not a good experience, and based on this visit, I don't see myself returning.

Still on the hunt for authentic Jamaican food after my longtime go to spot closed, I decided to try…read moreMontego Bay Caribbean based on the reviews. I ordered the jerk chicken with rice and peas, cabbage, and plantains. I also added a beef patty. Service was quick and friendly, and my food was ready without a long wait. Let me just say, this is what authentic jerk is supposed to taste like. The rice and peas were well seasoned and balanced. The cabbage was cooked perfectly, tender but not mushy. The portion sizes were generous, easily enough for more than one meal. The jerk chicken was the standout. It was seasoned to perfection, bold, spicy, and full of that signature smoky depth that defines true Jamaican jerk. The heat level was right, the flavor layered, and every bite delivered exactly what I was hoping for. The beef patty was decent, though not as memorable as the jerk. Still solid, just not the star of the meal. After trying several places in search of authentic flavor, I can confidently say I have found my new go to spot. I will definitely be back. Food: 5 out of 5 Service: 4 out of 5 Atmosphere: 3 out of 5 Value: 5 out of 5 Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Anita's Standard: Flavor. Freshness. Service. The recipe for 5 stars.

I've never been so happy to see my food come out as much as this. Talk about bang for your buck…read more And the taste makes it more unbelievable. The lovely lady behind the counter was nice and pleasant, recommending the best menu items and putting in a little extra elbow grease due to some circumstances. Small hole in the wall but feels like you're waiting for mamma to bring out the food.

So my son and I came here for brunch on the way to pick up a car that I bought. I read the reviews…read moreand couldn't wait to get here. We got an Uber from the airport and walked in. We sat down and was greeted very shortly after. We were thinking breakfast. I ordered a coffee that came out fairly quickly. It was a coffee with milk that was pretty good. Then it was suggested we get either a breakfast bowl or a sandwich we went sandwich and all I can say is you better be hungry. This is one massive and tasty sandwich. The place is small but clean. Same with the bathroom. I highly recommend you stop here if you haven't. I would literally drive back from Ohio just to grab a meal. Stop in and grab an amazing meal.

I cannot say enough about Violette's Kitchen. It's one of the nicest and cleanest food trucks I've…read moreever seen and the food is simply amazing. Literally everything ordered was incredible. The barbecue ribs were tender and the green beans were literally the best I've ever had. I'm not a big fan of potato salad, but hers was amazing! The fried Swai fish was great, the baked mac & cheese was awesome, and the collar greens were very good. I've eaten all of these items in the past but Violette seems to add her own special touch to each menu item. Violette was also very sweet and friendly. A young boy was helping out which I assume was her son because they looked identical. They were both phenomenal with their customer service and they genuinely look like they love what they do. Again I can't say enough about this establishment. She told me that they serve in Deltona on Saturdays on Providence Avenue and in Sanford on Upsala Road. Trust me when I say that you definitely have to give them a chance....you will not be disappointed. That's MY guarantee!

Violette's is hands down our favorite meal. Everything is perfectly seasoned and absolutely…read moredelicious! And she is an absolute joy!