Delicious oxtail, flavorful spices, friendly service, and a cozy Jamaican vibe. Highly recommend visiting! read more

Jamaican Taste - Oxtail - Caribbean Near Me - Jonesboro, Georgia

My husband and I have eaten here several times over the last few months and up until this past Sunday it had been a delight. #1: the music is too loud, it's a restaurant, not a club. I asked "what" about 4 times to the lady taking my order bec I didn't hear her clearly over the music. The customers in front of us leaned in to place their order and hear the lady as well. That's an indicator that the music is too loud. #2: I ordered brown stew chicken with gravy, now maybe she couldn't hear me (even though I spoke extra loud bec of the music) because when I got my food, it was jerk chicken with jerk gravy. I know how brown stew chicken looks but I took a bite bec maybe the recipe changed or there was a new cook ‍. But taking that bite let me know it was indeed jerk chicken, I don't do spicy. I took it up to the front, telling the lady I ordered brown stew chicken but was given jerk and she told me I had the right thing. Then when I said it's never been spicy like this before, she told me it was bec they'd given me a pepper, picked it out & tossed it. NEWSFLASH!! THATS BEC THEY GAVE ME JERK INSTEAD OF BROWN STEW!! *Note: The pepper was in the small part of the tray with a corner of the food, meanwhile the main part is what has my mouth scorching. She insisted it was brown stew. I took it back to our table and had my husband look at & smell it and he assured me that I wasn't crazy, bec he always gets jerk (but he got Rasta Pasta this time); jerk chicken and brown stew chicken doesn't look, smell nor taste the same, never has. I just ate my plantains, coco bread, cabbage and what I could of the chicken & rice (most of the latter 2 went into the trash). I was disappointed and annoyed then and even now, just thinking about it. To me, dismissing my concerns when you can clearly see it's not what I ordered is bad customer service. Plus I hadn't eaten enough off of the plate for some kind of adjustment to not at least be offered/made. I would've gladly waited on more to be cooked if that was the issue or understood if someone accidentally got the order wrong. read more

Best jerk chicken I had so far in ATL. Good cook great, service was good, and the restaurant was clean and stay open late. read more

Jamaican Taste - Small jerk chicken meal - Caribbean Near Me - Jonesboro, Georgia

I went here 1/30/2025 and the food was scrumptious. I really enjoyed the beef patties. I order small oxtails. It came with rice and peas ,plantians , cabbage and oxtails. The employees were very nice and friendly. The restaurant is very clean and cool vibes. Almost made me want to leave the West Coast read more

Jamaican Taste - Caribbean Near Me - Jonesboro, Georgia

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food is good but make sure you check your order always! I paid $77.67 im missing one patty one side of rice and one side of mac and cheese that I paid extra for! and I drive all the way from griffin so it is a little frustrating but it's my fault for not checking! read more

This is my fifth time eating here in the last two weeks--don't judge me Everything has been amazing every single time. I mostly get the jerk items: jerk turkey wings, jerk shrimp pasta, and jerk chicken, and they are always extremely good. I will definitely be back! read more

Nice clean dining room.. TV's was showing the Hawks game.. Plenty of parking... Friendly staff... My party and I ordered the oxtails dinner but they were out at the time so we had to wait 1hr for them to make some more... While I waited I had a beef patty which was good and fresh.. Customer service was really good, they kept us updated on the food and when it was ready they gave us a little bit more than the normal because of the wait time.. Food was super good, oxtails, mac & cheese, and plantains... Really good and I will definitely come back, might be better to order online to avoid wait time. read more

Jamaican Taste - Order area.. - Caribbean Near Me - Jonesboro, Georgia

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We had very high hopes for this place. We'd run into a vendor originally from Jamaica and asked him what his go-to places were for authentic food and specifically oxtails. This place was the top of his list, largely for the jerk chicken. He pulled it up on his phone and showed it to us. I was excited by the recommendation because I recognized the place immediately on sight, as we are often in the same plaza for other reasons. We went in fully expecting to love it...and had the exact opposite experience. The restaurant is clean and well-lit. That's where the positive experience ends. I left my family in the car (as the children were sleeping) and went in to get food to go. The woman on the cash register was rude without provocation--my attempt to place my order was interrupted with short, snippy responses; an annoyed tone; and no eye contact. I'd studied the menu and began my order: Me: I'd like a small brown stewed red snapper, and... Her: No smalls. Only large. Me: *trying to catch her eye to see if she's joking* [I look back and forth between her and the menu behind her a few times, fully expecting her to crack a smile. She doesn't, so I study the menu again where is clearly has pricing for small and large plates listed for all items] Still me: ooookay, I'd also like an oxtail dinner. Her (to lady making plates): large red snapper and large oxtail Her (to me, still not looking at me): *gives my total* Me: *still trying unsuccessfully to catch her eye* so is there a reason there are no smalls today? Are you out of the containers, or is there something else going on? Her: *still not looking at me* no smalls ever on the seafood. It only comes in large. Me: [looking back at the menu attempting to understand] do the other dinners come in both small and large? Her: *affirms that they do* Me: why does the menu have both small and large listed for the seafood? Her: *still not looking at me* it's old, needs to be updated. Me: okay, what are my side options? Her: it comes with cabbage Me: can I swap out the cabbage on one of the plates? I'd like yams with the oxtail Her: *still not looking at me* we don't have yams. Only cabbage. Woman making the plates: *walks over to speak wi the me and looks at me* we have Mac and cheese. I can put that on but it's an extra charge I declined the Mac and cheese, accepted all the explanations, and pay for my food. I'm quoted a 15 minute wait, which felt accurate to the amount of time I waited. We got the food home and it was literally just okay. Everything lacked seasoning. The oxtails were almost tasteless without seasoning and the only flavor on the red snapper was tomato-based sauce it was covered in. I wouldn't consider it brown stewed at all. My toddlers happily ate the plantains and the saucy veggies from my fish. The rice and peas were fine. We won't be back. read more

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The restaurant was clean and the food was fresh. The lemonade was a bit sweet, but they didn't ice to decrease the sweetness of the flavor. The chicken curry was delicious, flavorful and lots of gravy. The beef patties were hot and tasty straight out of the oven and were worth the extra wait time. Service was good and the cashier was pleasant. If I am on this side of town again, I would stop in for more beef patties. read more

Went there today and got myself some Pineapple Ginger Juice, It used to have a little bit more bite to it but was still ok. Go back to the way it used to be :) Then two orders of Curry Chicken and Rice, Plantains and Cabage. The meat portion could be more but there was plenty of rice and cabage. While I was there somebody had Chicken Soup and it looked good, so I grabbed one of those too. And glad I did. That was the best Chicken soup ever! Generous portion of vegetables, very tasty. I understand that prices have gone up and there could be more meat in there for the price, but taste was not lacking overall. Service was friendly , ambiance is nice, music always good. Been going there for a long time now. Not as frequently as I would wish, but have not a bad experience. read more

If you're visiting Atlanta or the surrounding area, don't forget to stop by the Jamaican Taste restaurant. The food is soooo good and fresh. Never disappoints and always excellent service. The ambiance is relaxed, great music and a vibe you'll never forget. The restaurant is really clean and spotless and never has those annoying gnat flies I see at other Jamaican spots. My favorite is curry shrimp and goat with rice and peas and cabbage. Love the coco bread and all the Pattie's they sale (beef, chicken and spinach). Even if it's your first time trying Jamaican food, they're really sweet as I bought my friend with me that wasn't too familiar and they treated her like family. Fast service as well! read more

Jamaican Taste - pineapple Ginger juice - large - Caribbean Near Me - Jonesboro, Georgia

It took over 25 minutes for me to get my food. All I ordered was jerk, chicken, rice, and peas, cabbage and plantain everything that is already ready. Nothing has to be cooked. It's already prepared on the hot place so why did it take 25 minutes for you to make my plate out I already cooked and prepared food read more

My favorite is their Jerk chicken and rice and peas/beans. It might be one of the best in Georgia. The food is very good. The workers are pleasant and the restaurant is very clean. read more

Have been living in this area for almost 1 year and up until yesterday (9.11.22) had never tried Jamaican taste. Let me begin by saying that the first thing that I noticed when walking up to the counter is the cashier. Very unfriendly and looks like she does not want to be there.....no smile and no greeting. Plates are a bit expensive.....almost $13 for a small plate and almost $17 for a large plate. You are not asked which sides you would like on your plate, they just automatically put cabbage and plantains on there. Ordered jerk chicken. Asked for thighs and a breast instead I received a couple of chicken thighs and one drumstick. Then when we gave them back the plate thats when we were told that they didnt have any chicken breast. No apology but we were given an extra half piece of thigh. Buyer beware, the thighs are cut in half and you will not get a whole piece of chicken. They are also very stingy with the cabbage and the plantains. Flavor was pretty good, it tasted like Walkerswood, which in my opinion is the best jerk seasoning and trust me I know because I use to own a caribbean take out restaurant. Overall not a bad experience and I might return for another plate. read more

Jamaican Taste - Jerk chicken - Caribbean Near Me - Jonesboro, Georgia

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I'm back at it again with another one. I tried oxtails for the first time from here and they were amazing. My only take away would be that the portion sizes have gotten a little measly. But that's OK. I still feel like I got a great deal because the food is always delicious. This time I tried the pineapple and ginger juice... Damn! The service was great. I haven't met these two people who work behind the counter before but they were very nice. I like what they've done with the place as well. read more

The food is normally good but lately it's been ok. They have been slacking with the amount of oxtails they give you on a large plate. Just catch them when good workers are there and you shouldn't have any issues read more

A lot of rice ordered the large had rice in the large part of the Styrofoam and had rice in the small part of the Styrofoam had a little bit of cabbage and three little plantains on top of cabbage in the other part of the Styrofoam 2222 too much rice ordered curry, shrimp, and a lot of salt in the peas and rice read more

I enjoyed the oxtail And the ginger and pineapple is nice and strong! I will go back read more

I spent $50 to receive food that sucks!!!! Cabbage waaaay too salty... purchased a large oxtails and my friend purchased 2 larges oxtails and we literally got 5 little pieces that were NOT tender at all... plantains were initially left out of our plates then once I said something added them but they were hard, dry and not ripe at all! Very disappointed... spending this type money, food should be top notch eeeeeverytime! Smh read more

I used to frequent often. Prices have almost doubled in the past 1.5 years. I usually get curry goat, which can come with rice and peas, steam, cabbage, and plantains. The last four or five times I've going to get food here they are always add a plantains. They have no other option to give you a substitute other than giving you more rice, or a half a scoop of cabbage . In addition they don't give you anything off your meal. These establishes have to realize that you need to give back to the customer when you do not or cannot offer something that is on a set menu. They have recently remodeled, and must be trying to pay for all of that with the increase prices. We just need them to give us what we pay for not all the extra fluff.. Just have plantains available. You're a freaking Jamaican spot!!! That is all!! read more

We had Jamaican Taste and the food was great!! Very tasty Oxtail and Curry Goat. They were out of chicken and it was 10pm but we were just thankful to get a delicious meal late at night! Their prices did seem a bit high for certain items compared to market prices, but the food was definitely tasty! read more

The food was good (hot) and the customer service was good as well. The new look is appealing.

Patties are always delicious hot and crispy !! Love the history behind their food they have posted up front, counter and atmosphere always clean and well Kept. read more

I've had several dishes including the ox tails, curry goat, curry chicken and jerk chicken. The goat was my fave. Tender and flavorful. The portions are huge. A large is enough for 2 full meals. The late hours are a plus. read more

Jamaican Taste - Jerk chicken, plantains, cabbage, white rice - Caribbean Near Me - Jonesboro, Georgia

We came about an hour before closing and they were out of most food options so we ended up just getting oxtail and stew chicken. Oxtail was pretty pricey compared to most places but the food and experience was overall good. read more

Jamaican Taste - Stew chicken - Caribbean Near Me - Jonesboro, Georgia

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This is my first and last visit here. The food is over price and absolutely not season, this the worst oxtail I ever had. I asked for no gravy and as you can see it's swimming in gravy. Do yourself a favor and eat some place else read more

Jamaican Taste - Oxtail not season with gravy - Caribbean Near Me - Jonesboro, Georgia

I went into the location to get jerk chicken. The fried rice, it says it's $19. I was charged twenty-one dollars.I was charged four dollars for the rise, and I was told I'd be eight dollars morph.I wanted peas and rice. When I called to ask, why was I charge one prize versus what was on the website? He had no explanation, just said. Oh, I guess that's what? It is not worth twenty-five dollars, but I can go down the street to caribbean cuisine and get the same quality of that better for a moderate price. The gentleman completely liked in customer service. As a matter of fact, he had none.Don't waste your money and your time read more

I was disappointed when I got home and saw how small the portions were. it looks like as if they are fixing kids size food for adult pricing. I have never had this experience before at a Caribbean restaurant. read more

Very clean! As I waited on my food, I had to use the restroom it was very clean as well. So I received my food in about 10 mins , and it was the closest thing to the authentic Jamaican food I had while visiting Jamaica. If not better, 10/10. Will be my spot from now on!! read more

My wife and kids ate here and swear by it. Words have been thrown around like "best on the Southside" and "new to my top 3". Those were just from my oldest son! Lol read more

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Finger Lickin Good I'm 11 yo Z and this is my first review. The oxtails, rice and peas and and the gravy were GREAT. I thought I was eating a mini T-bone steak so tender. The cabbage was good. Strawberry lemonade is going to be one of my favorites. The pineapple ginger and beef patty is one of my mom's favorites.The ginger was a little strong for me, but she seemed to love it.I enjoyed the veggie patty, not so Spicy! The service was a beautiful day and the restaurant was nice and clean with some great music. We'll be back! read more

The food was not worth it at all. The portion were not good. The jerk sauce tastes like bbq sauce. Ordered curry chicken patties and got veggie patties instead... I asked for rice n peas, i the gave me jasmine rice w/ NO PEAS. DO NOT RECOMMEND! nice atmosphere though with god music read more

Jamaican Taste - Caribbean Near Me - Jonesboro, Georgia

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I visited this Jamaican spot on New Year's Eve. They had no inside dining just carry out only. They served us pretty fast even though the line was long. I ordered curry chicken with rice and cabbage I also ordered jerk shrimp pasta along with an order of jerk chicken with macaroni and cheese. The pasta was very fresh but it was packed with heat. The curry chicken was fresh and the meat on the chicken was very tender. I also ordered two Jamaican beef patty's that were phenomenal. They were 2.07 apiece I believe and they were very tasty. I'll visit this place again. read more

My friends never disappoint. I've been stopping here to feast for 5 years now traveling to South Georgia to my mother. when I'm in the area, Jamaican a taste is my go to every time. The oxtails, jerk,fresh cabbage and Pineapple Ginger drink is my favorite. love love love it Mon! #greeneyes read more

Yeah idk if it the new ownership or the new cook the food is really bad mostly microwave food now and just not good at all it sad to say after all these years I AM DONE WITH THIS RESTAURANT IT WENT FROM BEST SPOT IN THE CITY TO WORST THAT FAST read more

No patties on a Sunday at 330pm I really wanted to update my rating, because this spot usually is my backup for patties when my favorite spot is out, but man.... what is going on?!?!?! This is the 3rd time I have come within the last few weeks and they have been out of patties. I dont mind driving further North on Tara to get my patties and food. But dangggg, this location is closer to my house. Makes me really want to just stop even giving them a try and go down to the other Jamaican restaurant thts less than a 7 min drive.... oh well. Maybe one day they'll regain their 5 star review, but it has definitely went down from 3 years ago read more

Disappointed in the food. Ordered oxtails and rice and peas, what I got was oxtail and rice soup. The younger guy who took our order had somewhat a attitude, But as we waited the older dread who also works there was very pleasant he is definitely a people person. I really wanted the food to be good. The food was cold except the jerk chicken. Went with my peoples and he fresh off the boat from JA, and he really didn't like the jerk chicken at all. read more

Jamaican Taste - Caribbean Near Me - Jonesboro, Georgia

Food was extremely nasty just tasteless. I wouldn't recommend this place. Like why say Jamaican taste when the food taste horrible.

I tried this place instead of going to my favorite Jamaican resturant. Needless to say I f'ed up. There customer service sucks. The guy who takes the orders needs some training. The decor is nice. I'm yet to try the food. I'm waiting on my order now. I ordered a small brown stew chicken with extra cabbage and lite rice and peas. My daughter ordered small oxtails with cabbage and macaroni and cheese. The wait was moderate. When I received my order they had forgotten the extra cabbage and macaroni and cheese that I paid for. The food wasn't all that good to me. The chicken was too done. The cabbage was good. I will not be returning back. read more

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The food is very good: taste and presentation always consistent. If the was a negative, it would be that the service is sometimes a little slow read more