If you're looking for the best, most flavorful food in Jackson, this is it! Every bite is packed with incredible flavor. The jerk chicken was perfectly seasoned with just the right amount of spice, and the Rasta Pasta was absolutely out of this world--rich, creamy, and unforgettable. The staff is genuinely kind, welcoming, and happy to help, making you feel right at home from the moment you walk in. The atmosphere is relaxed and inviting, with great music that adds to the entire dining experience. Do yourself a favor--run, don't walk, and give this place a try. I can honestly say you'll be planning your next visit before you even leave. Highly recommend! read more

Food was tasty! Service was quick and kind and the restaurant is nice and roomy. Even though they had run out of jerk chicken then found an alternative that was just as amazing. read more

Jamaican & African Cuisine - Small oxtail with rice and peas and cabbage - African Near Me - Jackson, Tennessee

The restaurant is bright and clean! The service is excellent with the owner/chef-Joseph-coming out to make sure that everyone enjoys their food! The food was excellent and I'm so glad I tried it! read more

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10/10 service, food , ambiance super cool vibes. I'm going back asap! I got the trio ox tails, flank steak, and leg quarter with green beans and cabbage. OMG! Worth the stop! Very reasonably priced as well. read more

Best neck bones I've ever put in my mouth!!! This place always has a line & that lets you know it's delicious!!! It will keep you coming back!!!! read more

Could it have been 2 years since we stopped? Can't be, but in any case, again we adjusted our starting time so we'd drive through Jackson when this was open (it's that good). I had the Ox Tail with sides of Yam and Plantains, and a Vita Malt Ginger soda. The better half had the Jerk Chicken Tacos. Great as always. The better news is they have definite plans to move their food truck to Memphis. PLEASE do! They have table service - very friendly. Not much ambiance - just a place to get great food. Finally, for those worried about spice - I've yet to taste anything that burns. This stuff just tastes great! read more

Always on point! Service: always friendly and welcoming! Food: delicious, fresh and great portions! Ambiance: casual read more

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Best Jamaican food in the southeastern us. Top notch customer service. Establishment was well maintained. Fresh ingredients used in every dish. read more

The food so so very good!!!!! You get large portions, and the flavor is off the charts. The restaurant is in a location that is easy to access. The people are nice too! read more

This is a convenient spot with wonderful Jamaican and African Cuisine (living up to their name. They are set up in a serving line style, so a lot of there food is pre-cooked, but still has a fresh taste. We stopped in specifically for the oxtails and I must say they were delicious. I had mine over a bed of red beans and rice with a side of cabbage. For my beverage, I had the ginger juice. OMG! It is so refreshing. I wish I would have gotten more. They do have a dining area for you to sit and enjoy your meal as well. The staff is super helpful and the service is great. If you are in Jackson, I would definitely say stop in. read more

Jamaican & African Cuisine - the entrance of a restaurant - African Near Me - Jackson, Tennessee

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It was awful. The place was like dirty and crusty. The food is so disgusting. Don't give me a start about a service.

Food is good not great and save yourself and just get the small. I ordered a large curry goat plate and it was mostly bones. I shouldn't still be hungry after paying $25 read more

Jamaican & African Cuisine - African Near Me - Jackson, Tennessee

I always get the same thing when I go here Great ambiance Great Food and the Service is good too. I always get the Goat, and Jerk Chicken. They also have a Ginger drink made with a lot of Real Ginger that is excellent and you can only get it there. read more

Jamaican & African Cuisine - Large Jerk Chicken with Cabbage & Rice - African Near Me - Jackson, Tennessee

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A must stop for me and the family if ever in town. It will have you licking your finger.

Great people! I dropped a $50 bill on the ground and didn't realize and called the next day and they had found it and literally gave it back to me. Such great customer service and the food was delicious. read more

I've been eating at this establishment for 6 years. It's a great Jamaican restaurant with great oxtails, peas and rice, red snapper, brown stew chicken, egusi and fufu. It's worth a visit. Friendly people with great service. The price is economical. read more

Impulsively stopped after passing it on our drive to Memphis. Everything was absolutely delicious and tasty. Well seasoned and nothing left on the plate. Service was great and kind. read more

Jamaican & African Cuisine - Jerk Shrimp - African Near Me - Jackson, Tennessee

Food was on point Never had Jamaican food til now Oxtails so tender you don't need a fork Jerk chicken juicy and flavorful Rice was sooooo good Will definitely be back when I head that way read more

Amazing food especially the jerk chicken and rice. The cabbage and plantain is a must have. Waiter and owner was friendly, professional.

oxtails ok Mac and cheese horrible never seen Mac land cheese like maybe I shoulda tried something else 0 stars read more

Jamaican & African Cuisine - Th kinda cheese is this shit thick asf - African Near Me - Jackson, Tennessee

After reading all the good reviews I have wanted to try this place for quite a while. The wife doesn't like spicy and was concerned the food here would be, so she was never really interested in trying. So when my daughter came to town she was interested in giving it a try with me. To start out, it's a bit confusing on what to do when you walk in. There was a line at the counter. But there were also tables. It wasn't obvious if we were supposed to order at the front and then find a seat or sit down and get waiter service. There was no signage or person there to help. We decided to sit down and look over a menu. This is when the waitress came to us and said we can order directly with her. I tried the large Jerk Chicken with sides of yams and fried plantains. The jerk chicken is not spicy, but more of a black pepper taste. The chicken breast was so incredibly moist and the flavor was excellent. The two sides were so good, making this a tremendous meal. I definitely will do this choice again. My daughter had Fufu with lamb (something she saw before on TikTok). The fufu is a large flour "dumpling(?)" that had a consistency of firm mashed potatoes (at least to my palate). She dipped that into a lamb stew. She really enjoyed it, although I thought the lamb stew had a "fishy" flavor. We were pleasantly surprised they serve Soursop juice. Neither of us have had that since we lived in Singapore years ago. Even though it was in a can it was quite good. Our waitress never brought a bill, so we assumed we just walk up to the register and pay. I did and I guess that was right because they found my order and I paid for it there. So, in summary, although it wasn't very obvious on how the service here works, which left us a bit confused with the whole experience, the food helped to make up for that and I'll definitely be back (and this time with the wife!). read more

The ambience is really nothing to speak of, but that food tho! No one does vegetarian like a Jamaican restaurant, and this one does it particularly well. This is a walk up to the food line and order your food kinda place. We had a bit of a language barrier, but we got it all figured out in the end. Rice & peas, cabbage & collard greens washed down with a pineapple ginger soda, yes please! I will stop anytime I am in the area. read more

I've tried several items, but I always go back to the jerk chicken with cabbage and mac and cheese. So good!

I have been to a couple of Caribbean islands, eaten at a lot of Jamaican restaurants in other cities and states , but This Restaurant Tops Them All!! I live a hour and 15 minutes away, but when I am in Jackson, I am definitely eating here !! Also, the owner and all of the staff are so nice which means alot! Listen, You don't have to wait to go to Jamaica, just go to Jamaican and African Cuisine and You will Love IT!! The Matthews from Mississippi read more

The food is phenomenal! I got the jerk chicken plate with cornbread, rice and beans, cabbage, and a side of fried plantains. Everything was incredibly fresh and well seasoned, I couldn't help but eat my food so quickly! The service was also just as great as the food. Kind people with speedy service. You really can't ask for better. I will absolutely be back again and am recommending this to everyone who passes through Jackson. read more

Jamaican & African Cuisine - Fried Plantains - African Near Me - Jackson, Tennessee

Wow, first time to try Jamaican and African foods. This place did not disappoint in the least! Server was extremely nice and gave great explanations. We tried a jerk chicken taco, shrimp taco, oxtails with rice and peas (beans) and callaloo, sauce arachide with steamed cabbage. Amazing place! Definitely going back Oh and the kicking ranch!! Love it. read more

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Our first time here, service was on point and didn't have to wait long for food. We both had Curry Chicken dinner and enjoyed it. Nice atmosphere and would definitely stop in again if we in the area. read more

Amazing food, nothing like it in Jackson. Try the oxtail and you be surprised you have missed this

First of all I wanted to preface my review as being not exactly from a POC, but a "foodie" that has been around the world and the states a few times. Warning: I was SHOCKED.... Yes SHOCKED... at how good this food was. It made me question my reality. Pros: Friendly and informative about their food! Flavorful (Makes you question your sanity) Variety of recipes (I will have to keep returning) Decently Priced (Wife and I ate for like $20 Good Portions (We did not leave hungry) Clean! (Intangible) Pride! Yes they seem to take great care and pride in their establishment, and it REALLY shows. Cons: I live 3 hours away (doh!) Speakers playing festive music right above the ordering area, as we were trying to order. (Not even a deal breaker, but a minor annoyance when you are not familiar with a restaurant, it's foods, or the delightful accent of staff) Bonus: Visit the African clothing and products store next and speak toTasha! She is amazingly friendly, informative and has a lot of information and products to share with you! read more

Jamaican & African Cuisine - Jerk Chicken. - African Near Me - Jackson, Tennessee

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Food is absolutely fantastic. The curry goat is so tender and delicious. The yellow rice was excellent. Service was good but no smiles, which is ok so long as service is good. read more

I ordered delivery jerk chicken and Mac and cheese and the sorrel drink. The jerk chicken was phenomenal! I was really surprised this was Tennessee jerk chicken. I've lived in the Caribbean and now live in the Keys and this jerk chicken was on par with the jerk chicken there. Cooked to perfection, great jerk sauce. The Mac and cheese was good, nothing amazing but nice. The sorrel drink was not very good. It tasted like sugar water with a little sorrel. It's usually real tart and just barely sweet. I would definitely order from here again. read more

Jerk Chicken with Rice & Peas. Simply AWESOME! Best Jamaican food I have had in a few years. Might need to make another visit from Southern California for some more good eating! read more

Jamaican & African Cuisine - Jerk Chicken Rice and Peas - African Near Me - Jackson, Tennessee

Hidden gem! Just simply dang good food:) Goat curry is top notch! Ox tail yum! Jerk chicken yes please! Friendly service and great food:) read more

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This spot was ON POINT!!! Honestly there were so many good options on the menu I had a hard time choosing. Ended up ordering the jerk chicken tacos with yellow rice... My only complaint is I left wanting more!!!! Service was great. Will definitely be back, this will be a regular lunch spot in Jackson. read more

We ordered and picked up dinner tonight from this establishment and it was really good. My only knock was that there were a lot of bones in the Yassa as well as in the Goat Curry, regardless it was delish and since we knew there were bones we were super careful eating both. Definitely a must try. 100% flavor town here! read more

I don't have a lot of experience with Jamaican cuisine but I do know food and this is some of the best. The jerk chicken is out of this world!! Also helps a whole lot that the service is top notch. 100% would recommend read more

Great food, large portions and friendly service, I live in Atlanta GA but I stop by Jamaican &African Cuisine every time I visit Jackson! It's one of the few pleasures I enjoy while visiting! Not like #highlandmemorialgarden, where my mother's grave site has sat unmarked for 1.5 years, unconscionable! If you love great food in a loving environment visit Jamaican African Cuisine If you are reading this and are an attorney, hopefully you can help me get mothers head stone and vase placed at Highland Memorial Garden! If you are looking for a place to bury a loved one, I hope you do not choose HIGHLAND MEMORIAL GARDENS That's my truth, Brenda Rayner Garrett read more

The jerk chicken, cabbage, & yellow rice were on point. I could not find a single thing that wasn't wonderful! Bravo! read more

Love their food. Don't get it as often as I would like but every time I have it has never let me down! We've had it all!

The food is AMAZING. You should try the Jerk Chicken or the Curry Chicken. Just a Mouthful of flavors. When you taste it you will not want to stop . The service is good This restaurant is worth visiting multiple time! 5 out of 5 easy Just amazing food! read more