This is my second time going to this place and I don't know about others but they never disappoint me I got the oxtails yellow rice and cabbage all I can say is Delicious!! And you get your money worth I actually stay close enough to walk so I did and it was worth it! read more

Foxx Original Jamaican Restaurant - Oxtails yellow rice and cabbage - Caribbean Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I'm big on Customer Service! I just read some of the other reviews and it varies between saying that the cashier is very nice to saying that they are rude as hell. My experience spans over about a six or seven year period. The cashier lady is rude as sh*t but I don't really think she can help it. I am referring to the older Jamaican lady. Her tone is always that of, "what you want". I know part of it is cultural and I just accept it. Even though she wears a mask (2020 - present 2022), you can always see her furrowed brow and disgruntled disposition sparkling through. I really can't make this up. I used to be a regular in terms of a couple times a week and I remember actually seeing her smile back in 2015, the one and only time. She really reminds you of a scene from one of those Instagram skits of service at Jamaican restaurants. You're probably asking, well why did you keep going there if you didn't like the service? I really like stopping in and grabbing patties and it was pretty decent and convenient in the Edgewood Ave area. Patties are great and plantains are hit or miss. Sometimes they're really plump, juicy and sweet and other times they are dried out. I posted a picture of some dried out plantains below. After mentioning it to her at the register she just looked at me as if oh well you paid for them so they're yours. No effort was made to replace them. I can't really vouch for the other food. I frequent Jamaican restaurants but I only go to certain ones for certain things. This is not my full meal spot so I'm unable to state whether it's delish or not. I'm sure it's probably not bad. All in all, decent/good food and unpleasant service. read more

Foxx Original Jamaican Restaurant - Dried plantains - Caribbean Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

My girlfriend forces me to come to this place because she likes their patties! When I tell you, I hate giving these people my money!!! There's so many stereotypes when it comes to Jamaican restaurants... that said, why lean into the stereotypes?!!!!! Why have someone who is miserable as hell as your cashier? Why are they never open on time? Why does it take you two hours to hand me food that tastes 2 days old and microwaved?! They're definitely not making this food fresh daily (my taste buds aren't lying to me) so why is it taking you an hour to microwave or reheat this food up? The only thing that are fresh are the patties! read more

The last time I came here was 10 years ago. I was in town again and happy to see this place survived the pandemic. I stopped by about 30 min before closing and ordered an oxtail plate and a beef pattie. The pattie was delicious, they weren't stingy with the meat! Perfect ratio. The oxtail plate was delicious too! So glad I came back. I appreciate the good customer service too! God bless! read more

Foxx Original Jamaican Restaurant - Oxtail plate with rice & peas and cabbage - Caribbean Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Been wanting to try this place for a while now, and glad I did! It's hard to find parking in the area and the parking beside the building is good for about 4 cars. No real inside dining the service was fast and the ambience definitely gave neighborhood vibes. The beef patty was very delicious stuffed in the coco bread. My brown stew chicken with rice and beans and cabbage was superb!! read more

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Good selection. Location is kinda whatever, but don't let that fool you. Great food here. read more

Foxx Original Jamaican Restaurant - Order Counter - Caribbean Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Visiting atl after spending a month in Jamaica. This is not even close to authentic jamaican food. Jerk chicken bland and not even chopped up - awful. Rice and peas were a minimum 3 days old with barely any peas. Collard greens tasted like they came straight out of the can. Zero seasoning! Miserable cashier, which honestly would have been fine, but the food was so terrible! read more

Had the jerk chicken, which was amazing. The fried plantain was good, but a bit sweet compared to the ones I've had in Africa. The beef pastry was no good, it had the consistency of refried beans inside and was not crispy. I would definitely come back. Except if you're a single girl or have children, I would definitely recommend not going to this area. It was the middle of the day and there were drunk women doing lewd things in the middle of the street, trash in the street, and a bunch of shady looking characters. More than just homeless. read more

Super satisfied with the food and the service! Me and my guy got the Curry Chicken with collard greens, cabbage, and red beans and rice! Our food was made fresh and the customer service was good! Although it's a 'hole in the wall' I would definitely recommend this place! read more

Foxx Original Jamaican Restaurant - Caribbean Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Visited this hole in the wall while visiting the distillery down the street. The cashier was very friendly in helping me figure out what I should probably get. My buddy got a sorrel drink and curry chicken platter. My buddy let me try his sorrel drink. It was quite good. I also got to try the chicken. Super good and almost made me regret my decision. I got the jerk chicken sandwich and a curry chicken patty, and a side of sweet plantains. I thought the sandwich was decent, but a little dry. The patty's curry chicken wasn't as flavorful as my buddy's platter. Plantains were as good as one would expect. I washed it all down with a Jamaican Pineapple Ginger soda. Super good flavor combination I had never had before. I wouldn't hesitate coming back here. read more

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First time here and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The jerk chicken is spicy (obviously) and veggie plate is good. Also the Sorrel drink is delicious. I'd def come back. The jerk chicken spice lingers too FYI. Lol They're vegetarian friendly too! read more

Foxx Original Jamaican Restaurant - Caribbean Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Fast, friendly, tasty! We tried the jerk chicken and the plantains. The owner asked if it was our first visit, which it was, and thanked us for trying their food. read more

First time visiting Foxx. I had the curry goat dinner with the rice and beans and cabbage. I've been looking for authentic Jamaican food since I left Jamaican. I loooove spicy food so that's the only reason I gave it three stars. It wasn't spicy. It's also two blocks within walking distance from the MLK Center. The place is small but we were blessed to find a seat to dine in. read more

Foxx Original Jamaican Restaurant - Caribbean Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

OG standby that dishes home style curry's. Hadn't been there in years, but passed by accident and glad to see they've still in business.

This place NEVER disappoints. A true Atlanta GEM! Still raggedy, that mean ass lady is still behind the counter, but most importantly the food is still FLAME! Soooo good read more

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One of my favorite Jamaican spots to go to...it's my favorite hole in the wall spot...great customer service from the mom an daughter...so today I ordered the oxtail lunch plate, curry chicken lunch plate an Jamaican & pineapple soda....they make me feel like I'm back at home every time I come in here..... read more

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I tried the oxtail plate today. We got there maybe 30 minutes before they closed and i don't know if that affected the food quality but the rice was really salty , while the cabbage lacked salt. They're also not the sweet oxtails if that's what you like. Seriously disappointed read more

Foxx Original Jamaican Restaurant - Caribbean Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I went here last Sunday, I order the jerk chicken with rice & peas & cabbage on the sides. This jerk chicken was soooo good, very good flavor!!! The rice & peas was amazing!!! The cabbage hit!! definitely coming back here again the customer service was on point, I recommend anyone to come try this Jamaican spot. read more

Foxx Original Jamaican Restaurant - Jerk Chicken with rice & peas & cabbage for the sides. - Caribbean Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

The oxtails dinner wasn't good at all‼they wasn't cooked to the fullest where the meat falls off the bone, the meat was on the bone like a very well done steak, the texture was tough and chewy and very flavorless. For a $15 Meal you only get "4" oxtails 2 big pieces 2 flat pieces ‍ The rice and peas wasn't good either no flavor and the brown rice wasn't cooked all the way through it had that gritty texture to it. The plantains was ok tho wasn't best.. The customer service was good I don't know if I'll be back that's a 50/50 chance read more

Needed a fast & small, yet solid meal while making my way around ATL. Someone hipped me to this spot so I pulled up my yelp app, reviewed a few photos, and gave it a go. I parked on the street, dropped a quarter in the meter, and went inside. I'm always disappointed when small places like this don't keep the place fresh looking. I'm so over the "hole in the wall" thing. A damp rag, a bucket filled with industrial cleaner, a $27 gallon of paint from Home Depot...it takes so little. I've grown increasingly impatient with businesses that show little regard for how they present themselves. Respect me enough to keep it nice! Anyway, the woman at the counter was pleasant. I wanted sorrel, but they were still making it, so opted for soursop instead. Too sweet and syrupy, but at 102 degrees outside, it lasted about 18 secs. The coco bread tasted like it was made from scratch within the previous hour. It's absurd that growing up eating tons of Caribbean food in NYC, I would find some of the best coco bread I've had in my life in Atlanta, GA....the "dirty south". The callaloo patty also had to have been made right there in the kitchen. Most restaurants buy them in bulk from somebody's granny, freeze them, and sell them as needed by the day. These tasted nothing of the sort. Overall, a delicious and satisfying meal with great quality ingredients. If they took as much care with the upkeep of the place, this would be a well-deserved 5 stars. read more

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DO NOT SPEND MONEY HERE!!!!!! ZERO STARS!!!! The owners daughter/register lady is CONSISTENTLY rude and offers EXTREMELY POOR customer service. Upon my first experience I was met with an attitude and a lack of communication about the food offered as a novice to Jamaican cuisine. I waived the experience as a fluke and kept it moving. Today, however, was the LAST TIME my family and I will EVER spend money within the walls of this restaurant. Once again the lady at the register offered HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE and absolutely no human under. Like literally robotic. Today my brother purchased an Irish Moss drink for $4. After opening it and taking a sip, he re-capped the drink and set it atop the bar-style counter that breaks away from the front counter. Moments later the drink falls to the floor due to no fault of his own. We then realized the bar-style counter was extremely unstable which created a slanted counter top, which is responsible for my brother's drink falling to the floor. When my brother communicated what happen the lady claimed that not only would she not replace the drink but also pressed the idea that the issue is not "common" and that he would need to buy ANY OTHER drink in the restaurant. She then stood EXTREMELY FIRM behind her idea and that there is no one else to speak to regarding the matter. My brother thoroughly insisted that he talk to someone hire up to which her answer was that they would tell us the same thing she said. After another 5 minute back and forth conversation she eventually called her father to the front. Within 60 seconds my brother's drink was compensated. After 10 minutes of back and forth the issue was resolve with one head nod from the owner. The idea that we can spend $100 in a sitting and cannot be compensated for a $4 drink is the most ridiculous thing I've dealt with in a long time. I'm sure this place will last beyond this review but NO ONE in our network of friends and family will EVER return to support this business. Support for black owned businesses needs to be held accountable by the service to its customers. This is unacceptable. Counter Lady, if you're reading this, your energy is off. That energy affects the world. Stop affecting the world with negativity. Remove yourself from the counter and enlist someone who's energy is more accommodating to customers. It's called customer service. You are literally at the counter to service us. To the owner, all respects for this great black-owned business. The food is good and pushed out quick. The problem is not with you but with your daughter (or granddaughter). She is not who needs to be up front. If your positive attitude was in front I guarantee that you'd have more return customers. I hope you are able to make the changes internally that are needed to prevent further reviews like this one. read more

Let me first start by saying the lady at the front counter was nice. That's all. I've heard good things about the restaurant so when I was in the area I decided to give them a try. Ok so I ordered the jerk chicken during lunch time like 1p and the best thing on my plate were the greens by far and they were ok (I don't care for stems but I'll eat them). My chicken tasted like it was cooked yesterday or possibly two days prior and reheated. My rice and peas weren't all that great either )probably added water and reheated idk). I had to force what I could down and still left ample food on my plate. I'm not by any means a picky eater but I can tell when something isn't fresh. I don't leave reviews especially bad ones but I was VERY dissatisfied. I won't EEEEVER be back. I wasted my $10 most definitely. I'll just stick to my usual Jamaican spots. read more

Foxx Original Jamaican Restaurant - Caribbean Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

This is a tiny hole in a wall next to the municipal market. We came in on a Sunday at 12:45pm and there were 7 people waiting ahead of us by the door; it turns out they only open at 1pm and it must be great food if people line up for it. Well; 1pm finally came and when I turned around another 8 people were lined up behind us. We ordered two patties (spicy beef and regular chicken) and they were both piping hot and by the apparent taste and freshness, probably had just come out of the back oven Next came the oxtail with cabbage and yellow rice; fall of the bone and out of this world tasty and tender. The jerk chicken platter with greens and rice&peas were equally delicious and fall of the bone, oooof yes, now I can see why people line up to have a taste of this small kitchen!! Skip some of the sides that were not that great; mac n cheese side was just kraftdinner with melted cheese; nothing to rant and rave about; the plantins were lumpy and ok, nothing special - so save your appetite for The main staples goodness. Some yester-stars have been through this joint over the years: above the till amongst the commotion of ordering at the front counter, and the people line up behind me; I noticed an autographed poster of one hit wonder Sean Kingston of "fire burning" fame amongst a few hanging on the walls. Definitely coming back; yep yep yep! read more

First time at this place and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this place. Very family oriented and nice clean place. Didn't get the last name but she was very professional, nice and thorough on checking your food and food is very fresh. Located next to EXXON on Edgewood. Parking is limited and it's paid parking on street. Small but very personal. Love it.... Must visit this place when you in the ATL. read more

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0 STARS!!!!!! Worst customer service EVER. I got two patties (one VEGGIE, one CALALOO). I Did not open the bag or touch them with my bare hands AT ALL! Felt when she handed me the bag that one of the patties was hard as a rock thru the paper bag so i asked her to switch the HARD CALALOO patty for another VEGGIE patty. She took the next customer and told me to wait as if she would take care of me. Then when she got back to me, she would not switch the CALALOO patty out for the VEGGIE patty i asked for. She said it was too late to switch it out as if i walked out the store and came back (which I did not) I literally stood in front of her waiting the whole time so there wouldn't be any problems! SMH!!! She was very rude and nasty. On top of that I saw a freaking mouse NEVER EVER GO HERE! I'm literally disgusted and furious at how I was treated. She talked to me crazy and the "manger" must be a family member b/c there were no checks and balances.. no one to hold her accountable for mistreating a paying customer! AWFUL AWFUL AWFUL and don't buy their "fresh made" juices. They taste horrible. I got the ginger drink and it taste like it was 90% nasty tap water! Save ya money and time. read more

Worst Caribbean food n experience I've had. Their oxtails only came with 4 pieces of meat and it cost 22.00 the meal doesn't come with plantains it's 3.00 more. They gave me the wrong rice and I had to pay more because according to them it was already online the box ...so customer services was trash and I was so pissed I sent so much money and I hated the food the oxtails had SKIN I've never had oxtails with so much FAT n any skin for that matter. And let's not talk about their rice n peas that tasted like slop! Wet rice! I'm actually from the islands n was appalled. Like did these ppl even do research before opening a Caribbean restaurant smh. Save your money oxtail too expensive right now to be eating bs read more

Mac and cheese- is cheese microwaved on top of butter noodles. Veggie patty- typical previously frozen, reheated vegetable patty. Veggie platter- curry cabbage, freshly steamed collards, rice and peas with brown stew gravy and yams. It was okay. Taste like normally Jamaican food. This alone was worth $8.50 and deserves 4 stars Plantains- sweet, kinda greasy, but ripe and soft like I love it Fried tofu Veggie Roti- this was my boyfriends dish and it was great until we got to the part with the fried tofu. The tofu was spoiled and tasted a lot like sour cheese. That was disappointing. Overall- the guy was nice and the food was decent. If you avoid the tofu you'll be fine. I hear their jerk chicken and curry chicken taste fine. read more

Foxx Original Jamaican Restaurant - Veggie plate was decent. Nothing special. Plantains were perfect. Roti had spoiled tofu in it. #avoidthetofu - Caribbean Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

The meal I got here was one of the best things I have ever eaten. I am a vegetarian and I ordered the curry tofu platter with seasoned fries, cabbage, yellow rice and fried plantains. It was so much food and I ate every bit of it. Preparation was a little slow (I ordered about 30 mins ahead and had to wait for my food) but worth the wait! YUM! read more

Best Jamaican spot in the A ! Curry goat & oxtails are to die for ..... worth the drive

THIS FOOD IS AMAZING!!!!! DJ 2UTY & NADIA REÉ APPROVED! #D2NRAPPROVED. Great service. Amazing flavors. Fresh food. Fast service. Just over all a delicious place. Way better than any other spot I've been to. read more

I've been to this place multiple times and I will continue to support them! The food is bomb and they have fair prices. You can feel the soul of the restaurant before you walk up! I had jerk chicken with rice and peas this particular day and it was good as always! I've had their curry chicken and beef patty before and they're really good. One of the best jamaican spots in Atlanta! read more

Really the only Jamaican food I trust in ATL they are consistent.. as friendly as you'd expect.. the only bad part is parking. But considering it's in the heart of the city.. I understand. I eat here whenever I'm in town and I probably won't ever stop. read more

This place is a good option for Jamaican food if you're in the city. There are only 2 tables so it is not ideal for dining in. We ordered the oxtails and curry goat for lunch. The oxtails were good, but the curry goat was delicious. We also ordered a side of the mac and cheese, and it was highly disappointing. It tasted like boiled noodles, with semi-melted shredded cheese on top. There are a few parking spots next to the restaurant, but the main option would be street parking which costs everyday except Sundays and holidays. read more

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Don't let the appearance fool you! They have great food at reasonable prices. The breads are freshly made daily and to die for. The staff is friendly and the atmosphere is cool. read more

Foxx Original Jamaican Restaurant - Ox tails. - Caribbean Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Note to self: before visiting a restaurant, make sure it's open for lunch on the weekend. That's what I thought when I pulled on the locked door of Noni's last week. On the bright side, this oversight gave me the chance to visit The Original Jamaican Restaurant, a place I've seen countless times, but never entered. Growing up, I had a friend Andrew, who was born in Jamaica. Between the 4th to 7th grade, Andrew, white guy Brian, and myself composed a living Benetton ad, eating each other's parents' weird foods, throwing lit firecrackers at each other, practicing our break dancing, and generally making nuisances of each other. Oh and playing Atari. Lots and lots of Atari. Andrew drank neon colored drinks that was very different from the soft drinks I were familiar with. I was both fascinated and frightened of these drinks. Fascinated because, hell, they were neon. Frightened because they weren't Coke or Pepsi. (Actually, I was equally frightened of the Coke knockoff, Chek Cola, that my mom would buy from Winn Dixie and use to stock out pantry.) As I grew older, I learned what these drinks were and that they were indeed a bit of home for Jamaicans, almost as much a bit of home for Andrew's parents as the 50 pound bags of rice my mom would have me carry in from her minivan whenever she visited the Asian market. By the time we reached high school, Andrew and I had drifted apart as kids do when they reach high school. I don't know what happened to that kid, but I think back to those neon drinking days with fondness. We were dumb boys and for probably the only times in our lives, allowed to be just that. And that's what I thought of when I noticed that this place had those same neon Jamaican soft drinks available in 2 liter bottles. They also had all sorts of other Jamaican goods which, were I Jamaican, would be useful to me. But, other than microwaving frozen beef patties, I know better than to try to cook such cuisine because I would suck at it. As it was, I went ahead and ordered lunch from them. Jerk chicken, collard greens, rice and peas and a beef patty on the side. "The rice and peas are kind of spicy," the girl behind the counter warned me. Aw, how sweet, but she obviously isn't familiar with my gullet of iron. It didn't take long to get my food which I then brought home, even though there are some small tables available for eat in. Overall, it was fine. The beef patty wasn't the best I've had and I'm willing to bet was probably frozen. (But even a bad beef patty to me, is still good.) The rice and peas had nice spice, but wasn't as hot as I'd been led to believe. Then again, my gullet=iron. The jerk chicken, though, was plenty good and spicy. I was pleased with it. The portion was generous too. I only wish I'd bought a two liter of neon soda to go with it. So for the Original Jamaican Restaurant, Andrew and for childhood days of past, a solid three stars to three and a half stars. Hopefully, a next visit to eat the stewed ox tails encourages me to round up to four. read more

Oxtails are the TRUTH. Cannot wait to get more. First time trying them and they did not disappoint!!!!

Listen, this was my second stop in Atlanta - searching for curry chicken and roti. I did not care that their parking lot can only carry five cars and I had to park on the street. I did not care that it's a rough part of town where an 80 year old man yelled "Nice Titties" as I left my car to walk to the restaurant. I was on a mission and the food is AMAZING. Curry chicken and Roti with slight pepper - listen, my family are from the islands and the food is AMAZING. I also like their range of island drinks and soda (Sorrel, Gingerbeer, etc.) I've been back and will always go back. Great food is great food. Worth It. BONUS: Pokestops EVERYWHERE read more

A few months ago I found myself ACHING for some jamaican food, so after a lot of searching I narrowed my search down to The Original Jamaican Restaurant, and I'm glad I did. LOCATION: Off Edgewood, down the street from "Church the Bar" "Cafe Circa" and a few other restaurants. (I usually just take Boulevard to Edgewood-- for those coming from Midtown). There's street parking, and a small lot for about 3 cars on the side. FOOD: They have everything, curry chicken, oxtails, rice & peas, plantain, etc etc. But I stick to my beloved veggie patty and cocoa bread, and the occasional Jamaican soda. Though I stick to the simple items, I will say that they can be hit or miss at times, sometimes it's not as fresh or hot as I want, but usually good. ATMOSPHERE: Typical run-in-run-out Jamaican spot. You come and go straight to the counter to order, there's fridges with the drinks in it to the right, a little "lunch" type counter to the left along with a lot of random posters and stuff. I think there's also a small table and chair in there too, but it's not really meant for you to eat in here, it's meant for you to run in, order, sit/stand and wait, then run out. As someone else stated, the ambience of this shop inside and out is sorta like you're actually on the streets of Kingston, JA. (Which means depending on the time of day you may encounter a few random people on the outside) SUMMARY: If you want some real jamaican food, and you don't feel like going into a sit down restaurant to get it, definitely head to The Original Jamaican restaurant. I go here to get my fix every few weeks. OTHER: I've experienced a lot of what folks are saying below. Have I called in, asked a question and been given really really bad attitude? Yes. Yes I have. Did the place seem to have low-energy when I first visited? Yes. Yes it did. But by the third visit things nicened up, and now I get mostly smiles and kindness. I love the "Soup Nazi" reference given below b/c I could totally see that... "really good food so you have to deal with the serious-like disposition". I wanna give 4 or 5 stars, since the Jamaican culture means so much to me, but I'll do a 3 for now. UPDATE: This place is suuuuuper inconsistent. I went about 5 times in a row-- hot , good, fresh. Then times 6-10, lol, omg not as good. Cocoa bread has tasted old and weird, the patties don't seem to have fresh ingredients... there's a new Jamaican spot that opened recently in Atlanta I'm gonna try... read more

Going to this restaurant at night is very reminiscent of actually being in Jamaica. You get accosted by people begging for money and trying to sell you crap they pulled out of someone's garbage. It adds to the charm. Once inside you are greeted to a shabby room dominated by the low cost area it is located in. They have a wide selection of Jamaican and Caribbean items for sale. I have not purchased any items from them yet but if I could not find it anywhere else, I am sure they have it. The Jerk Chicken is the best I have had in Atlanta so far. My one complaint is the overwhelming taste of scotch bonnets but I can overlook that. The plate comes with chicken, on the bone, rice (your choice yellow or white) and stewed veggies. The curry chicken is also good and comes with the same items. We recently also tried the escovitch fish, fairly pricey, and thought it good as well. Overall I would recommend giving it a try. If you are not familiar with some of the seedier parts of Atlanta, come during the day. read more

Called to ask if they have veggie patties. They said yes. Then I asked if they were fresh. That's when the wrath came about. In her thick jamaican accent she say, "wha? why would ya ask mi dat? what? no I dun't have any!" then she rudely hung up the phone in my face! What the freak just happened! Just ruuuuuuuuude. The lady is unhappy and rude, very rude. You will never get my business and I will make sure that no one I know visits here EVER! All I wanted to know was if the patties were recently made or not, since I don't like old patties that sit for a long time and end up hard. Just answer me instead of giving me attitude. read more