This place never fails. I've been coming in since their 1st few months when I saw that instead of my normal Hawaiian comfort food, I could get authentic Jamaican. I practically bounced up the steps and ordered my now regular jerk chicken combo (whch at the time came with rice and "peas" (beans) or just regular rice. The next time I came in, they'd stepped it up and my combo came with cabbage, festival, plantains, and rice and peas. They offer mac n cheese instead of rice and peas and have options like candied yams as well. Hjghly recommended! read more

I went to Jerk Stop because I LOVE Jamaican food, and of course I couldn't resist ordering the oxtail--famously one of the best dishes in Jamaican cuisine. I ordered two oxtail entrées, and the total came out to a whopping $70. Expensive, yes, but I figured it would be worth it because oxtail from a Jamaican spot should be SUPERB. Unfortunately, shame on you, Jerk Stop. Not only was the food disappointing, but afterward I had an excruciating headache for about 4.5 hours, terrible stomach pains, and some extremely unpleasant trips to the bathroom. My wife ate the food as well and has also been dealing with unpleasant bowel movements for hours. As for the food itself: the oxtail tasted old, the plantains were mushy, and the "dirty rice" was so bad they should've called it Skid Row rice. And the cabbage? LAWD... I'm just going to stop there. My only complaint about the front desk lady was that she didn't warn us. If I could give this place negative stars, I would. I'd continue this review, but at this point I need to go get my stomach pumped. $70 for two entrées just to have both of us fighting for our lives in the bathroom is CRAZY. read more

Jerk Stop - My stomach hurting - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I made an online order and it said it would be ready in 20 mins and so we drove over expecting it to be ready by the time we arrived....was it ready? NO. We waited a total of 45 minutes. They had also run out of jerk chicken so I had to change my order to the curry chicken. Which wasn't that big of a deal but having to change your order ON TOP of a 45 minute wait is crazy. We even noticed food delivery drivers getting irritated because their pickups were taking too long. It's clear that they were overwhelmed/understaffed. The food is good though - a bit salty. The service just seemed all very disorganized and lazy. It didn't help that the phones kept ringing and the music was just noisy. Everything was overstimulating. read more

Jerk Stop - Inside - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Bomb . Com food. Gotta try it. Service was great, can't wait to come back. 5/5 all around. read more

Jerk Stop - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Giving another 5-star review because Jerk Stop always hits. That jerk chicken is crispy, tender, and spiced perfectly. And I love their jerk sauce. A good amount of kick, with just a little bit of sweetness. I want a tub of that sauce for my own house. This meal always hits the spot when I'm looking for a filling meal. Whether you eat in or take it to go, the food at Jerk Stop always satisfies. Pro tip: Call ahead. Skip the wait. read more

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First time going, I've been wanting to try it for a while. It's really delicious! Got the large BBQ chicken plate with a side of plantains and rice. We also got an additional side of festivals. The chicken y'all, oh my God. It's the real deal, finger-licking, bone-sucking, levels of good. The plantains were perfectly cooked and the festivals were delightful as a mildly sweet dessert. Service was good, the front cashier was very helpful and kind when I was trying to pick out a drink to pair with my meal. Ambiance is fun too, they play Caribbean music and reggae while you wait. Food took a little bit of time to come out, but I'm ok with that. Feels like they really make the food from scratch at this spot. I will definitely be back, so grateful to live close to such a tasty local Caribbean restaurant! Next time I want to try the goat curry and the oxtail read more

Jerk Stop - BBQ chicken Plantains Rice Festivals - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Finger-licking fantastic food. Rich comfort food. So glad my friend recommended this Jamaican place to me. The Oxtail Stew wowed my senses. Tender meat stewed for hours. The rice and beans mildly spicy and so flavorful by itself. The Jerk Chicken is also delicious. Like the oxtail, both are hearty without feeling heavy. If you get a combo with plantains, the dense one should be eaten same day, as it really dries up as leftovers. Pineapple upside down cake is amazing! So moist and perfectly sweet. Service can be inconsistent. The employee who handles the counter is friendlier for sit down service. I raved about the jerk gravy to him, and he gave me a complimentary side serving. I do also appreciate his patience though during my first time, answering my questions and as I fumbled my way through activating a Visa gift card to pay. They do have a very loud speaker outside which may or may not be pleasant, depending on your musical taste and ease with high volume. When I dined in, it was hot inside. Instead of letting us open the door, to keep the flies out, the front man turned on the AC. Seem to more take out business but I world definitely dine in again. Prices are reasonable and portions are very generous. Come try some unforgettable cuisine! read more

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Psyched to have a Jamaican restaurant in our neighborhood! We ordered delivery and the chicken curry patties and jerk chicken were perfect and delicious, very much like what I've had in Jamaica. The fried plantains were done just right, very tasty. And very decent prices, too. The chicken jerk pattie and the beef pattie were also good but the curry pattie was our big favorite. We ordered a veggie one also but they were out of them. Eager to try more items on their menu. read more

Super bomb food! Gotta try it if you're smart and like good food. You're a dummy if you don't try it right now this minute. Drop what you're doing and get some jerk chicken read more

I ordered from this place because it was the closest Jamaican restaurant to my job and I was craving oxtails. When I got my order and opened up the container, it looked like I had a lot of oxtails, but it was mostly bone little meat. The oxtails seem to be cut into smaller pieces so you really got what was equivalent to maybe three or four oxtails if they were whole. They were out of plantain so you would think it would be replaced with something else, but it wasn't. The flavor of the food was good. Would I order from here again yes, just not the oxtails. read more

I had a taste for oxtails, didn't even know this was in my backyard. Service was decent, music was blasting, this place is the hottest thing on that street. Would go back! read more

My wife and I have been wanting to try Jerk Stop for some time and so glad we did. We ordered take out. It does take some time to be ready. We tried the jerk chicken and curry goat combo with rice and peas, cabbage, plantains, and festival. We also ordered the oxtail combo, one jerk chicken patty, and one beef patty. The flavors brought us back to the awesome West Indian cuisine we had in Queens and the Bronx during our time out in the East Coast. Also brought us back to an awesome local lunch we had during a trip to the British Virgin Islands. They definitely make everything from scratch here. The proof are the visible fresh herbs in the jerk paste. The patties are not greasy and taste fresh, different from the store bought processed stuff. Will come back! read more

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Service was horrible. Was not greeted by the lady at the front counter, and beef patties taste like the ones from the dollar tree.

We got plates of oxtails, jerk chicken and I think curry goat. Everything was so good, big portions and fat wasn't a big portion of the meat. The sauce was so good, balanced, savory, not too spicy. This is definitely a take-out spot since there's not really AC in the restaurant. The food also came out quick and the service was friendly. read more

Possibly worth the trip --- please read for details: There's room for improvement here, and I think they can improve. It felt like they just weren't ready, but opened anyway. Most of the demerits are for the ambiance. They are not quite ready for prime time. The ambiance is "bright lighting, former Indian restaurant, now a Jamaican restaurant, but all we did was paint and hang pictures of Bob Marley." So, not very inviting, but seats were comfortable, so, you know, that's nice. Service -- the hostess/cashier/waitperson gave the impression they were pressed into service and in a pinch -- so, I salute her! But they need a more professional staff. Food... I know jack about Jamaican food, and not sure if this was authentic. So, take this with a grain of salt. Portions were healthy, so the regular size should be enough for most. Goat stew! I love goat and they delivered -- a solid stew with slight spiciness akin to a moderate Indian curry. The plantain and coco bread sides were good, as was the rice and beans and cabbage. The jerk chicken was a bit on the sweet side. I have no idea how it was supposed to taste, so please use your knowledge to fill in the gaps. So, I will give them another chance. The flatware was surprisingly substantial! The restaurant is located in a zombie shopping center: more empty spaces than businesses. Back to ambiance: the pictures on the order up menu should probably be re-considered; to wit, the photo of the beans look like they have a bug in them and the picture of the soup prominently featured a chicken foot (which I like a lot, but may be off-putting to some -- though it does serve as a warning, perhaps). read more

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If you're hungry it'll work not the worst but definitely not the best the server was very nice I would definitely recommend this restaurant if you want a little taste of Jamaican food maybe for me because my wife is Jamaican and makes homemade Jamaican food I had to rate it lower than a five I've also eaten The Real McCoy in Jamaica read more

The Jerk stop is an awesome Jamaican restaurant right on Santa Monica blvd. They have tons of seating and play classics for you to listen to while you eat. There's not a huge line to order food but depending on what you get there can be a decent wait. The jerk salmon was awesome so juicy and soft and the jerk sauce was great with it. The Plantains were nice & soft as well. The red beans and rice was good too it complimented the salmon very well. The Mac and Cheese was nice creamy cheese but it was a tad bit saltier than I was expecting. The curry chicken patty was really good. A nice outer crust and the curry chicken on the inside was nice warm and soft. This was a great experience and I will definitely be back. read more

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This place was amazing. After an especially tough move it was the highlight of my week. The salt dish and ackee was one of the most delicious things I've eaten. The homemade ginger sorrel drink was perfectly sweetened and had such depth of flavor. The rice and peas were comforting and the cabbage was flavorful. The portions are huge. Two people ate this and we still could've taken some home. They forgot my jerk chicken patty but it was so delicious and filling I didn't mind. read more

Jerk Stop - Sorrel Ginger Homemade - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Authentic, tasty Jamaican vibes. After visiting Jamaica a few weeks ago, I missed the flavors of the island. I enjoyed a lunch special plate to go which included plantains, rice, and a sweet style dumpling (I think it's called a festival?) with three pieces of chicken. Will definitely come back and can't wait to try more of the menu. Brian was a friendly face to greet me! read more

I wanted to be mad, I really did. They said our take out order was ready, but we waited 40 minutes when we got there, and they apologized and were nice and added in some extra stuff, but I was still planning on knocking a star off. But then I got home and opened the jerk chicken and was blown away by how good it smelled. And then I took a bite and O.M.G. THAT SMOKE!! How in the world did they do that?! Seriously, that jerk chicken was insane. I mean, I've been to Jamaica, I've had my share of jerk chicken, and the smoke on this was unreal. I think you get the point, so I'll move on. The rice is rice, and the cabbage was better the next day, but the dumplings were everything you could want out of fried dough, and the plantains were perfect - perfectly sweet, perfect firmness, perfect flavor. My man's oxtail was a bit salty, but he enjoyed it. But holy moly the smoke on that chicken. Once word gets out, I'll probably be waiting for at least 40 minutes, and I'd do it all again. Gimme all the smoke! read more

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Tried this spot like a month ago and been a repeating customer ever since. If you're looking for excellent Jamaican food with perfect seasoning, come here! I always find parking and the jerk chicken is absolutely fire read more

Jerk Stop - Jerk chicken and cabbage - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Jerk chicken plate - great smoke in the chicken, lovely sweet salty spicy vinegrette-y sauce. Definitely get the gravy for the rice. Plantains were delicious. I gave an audible wow when I had their fried finger cornbread. The crunch and flavor! Delicious. Food came out piping hot. Spiciness creeps up on you and it's delicious. Rice was a bit dry. Not sure if that's common to Jamaican food though! Beef patty - delicious flaky pastry with savory beef/bean filling that has a subtle spicy kick. Space was clean and open, service was good! I'll be back to try the other patties. Also saw lots of folks ordering take out from here. read more

Jerk Stop - Small Jerk chicken plate - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Really good. We got chicken patties and two plates - curry and jerk chicken. Portion size was great and sides yummy too. Space is clean with plenty of seating. We'll definitely be back for more. read more

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I really wanted to like this place, but it simply wasn't up to par with many of the Jamaican restaurants I've patronized all throughout the greater Los Angeles area. The chicken was simply underseasoned and dry. Definitely not fresh. Tasted like it was made hours ago and reheated. The small jerk chicken came with two chicken legs and a smattering of the more desirable chicken breast. Definitely not a good bargain for $18 And while I recognize that some variants of jerk sauce are more sweet than spicy, I tend to gravitate toward the spicy end of the spectrum. Simply put, their sauce was not my style. The good news: the rice and plantains were decent. Not enough to save this experience though. read more

Jerk Stop - Small Jerk Chicken. Super dry. Chicken looks like leftovers. Okay sides though. Not a good deal for $18 - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

So came back because we enjoyed so much the last time but this time the quality was just not it. Maybe Sunday afternoon is not the time to go but the food was stale and next morning smelled that it went sour that fast. The service was the same the overly friendly but not rude. The place is still neat and tidy with a selection of music. But the food this time... large Curry Goat and small oxtail (fatty parts) cost $60 and I can't even have it for lunch next day... sad hubby said he's not coming back... wish I could post the smell on here... yikes read more

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Came here after a USC game a while back. It for some reason took forever for my food to come out even though my friend and I were the only people in the entire restaurant. It was at least a 30+ minute wait for the food. My friend had the oxtail while I had the chicken. The oxtail was decent. The chicken was decent. Neither was anything to write home about. Ambiance is casual. It's very bright inside with white tables, maybe consider lowering the lighting ever so slightly. Only time I've been here and likely the last. Food was average so if you're looking for something that's not bad, but not good this place would fulfill that. read more

First time here. Done in, great presentation. I like the good came out on a tray with thick dinner napkins. Makes a difference. It was clean, enough seating, they played reggae music which added to the ambience of the spot. I had the curry goat and a beef patty. My hubby had the jerk chicken. We also had the jerk wings and they were delicious! A little pricey but the flavor and authenticity was there. Good beef patties too. It's in a shopping complex, so parking is in on the top level and lower level. There are other food spots there so it can be get crowded with in and out traffic and it's off a busy corner of Santa Monica Blvd. You can also call it in for pick up as an option. Oh yes, good ginger beer read more

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The Jamaican patties are a must try! Dude in there was hustlin despite being short staffed. I will definitely be back. Great lunch option and specials if you are in the area. read more

Amazing! Food was great. Go to spot for jerk chicken. Portion is great and pricing is reasonable.

Good spot for jamaican food. As soon as you walk in the smell is amazing. Which tells you a lot. We tried curry goat and jerk chicken. The jerk sauce is delicious. I love ting soda read more

Jerk Stop - Small jerk chicken and small curry goat - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place is fire!!! Food portions are huge and delicious! I suggest coming early in the day so you don't miss out on any of the items. Mac n cheese , chicken patty , Sorrell , jerk salmon , rice and peas! I can't wait to come back for more! read more

This is my second time here. First time was PERFECT. This time, I ordered takeout. I thought the chicken was a bit dry. Super flavorful food. I love the jerk sauce. I was surprised by how yummy the cabbage side was. Super friendly service. Casual ambiance. Easy parking. They have a lot. I love the festival bread. It's a slightly sweet fried dough. read more

Jerk Stop - Jerk Chicken Festival Plantains - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Food was amazing. I had the jerk chicken. So flavorful and a good amount of heat. The rice paired well with the chicken as well as the coleslaw. read more

This restaurant was amazing and the food was very authentic and delicious. The service was good, I was there during a slow period of the day and I enjoyed the conversation. The ambiance was clean and festive. The pictures on the walls brought me back to the cozy feeling of being in my mom's kitchen. I would definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

I'm Jamaican. The food is very authentic & delicious. They actually have a real Jamaican BBQ outside (metal barrel cut in half which is what we use on the island) & tastes like they are getting the real pimento wood to cook the jerk. Jerk chicken seasoning is very good. Hope it sticks around. Like most things Jamaican, downside the young girl at the front who is absurdly rude & disinterested which is fine in Jamaica but not here . This will put off a lot of Americans & lead to negative reviews even though the food is exceptional. read more

I hate to add this issue, but the last time we were there we ordered the fried chicken and it took 20 minutes more than the rest of the food. Also, the restaurant had a lot of small flies which were a bit of a nuisance. read more

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This place is the best Jamican food i ever had. Their oxtails is very tender. And jerk chicken is very smoky and delicious. Their service was great, she was friendly the women who help me, and they play good music. read more

Jerk Stop - Jerk Chicken - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Food is absolutely the best Jamaican food in the city also very great customer service and you get what you pay for last need I tried jerk salmon the best I love this spot it's my 2nd time and a lifetime to go read more

Jerk Stop - Brown Stew chicken and jerk salmon last - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

do not go here hungry be prepared to kiss ass before you order. no sense of ugency no smell of food aroma when u come in just men loitering

Excited to see a Caribbean food restaurant on this side of town , so of course I wanted to try it . I ordered through a food app hoping my food would be ready by my arrival unfortunately that wasn't the case. I arrived several minutes after my expected pickup time . Upon entry the restaurant had two other patrons waiting for their food . There was only one staff member and I saw she was busy in the kitchen . After waiting a few minutes the staff member came to the front with one of the other patrons food. After she gave a customer her food , I informed her of my pickup order. She told me she had to get it from the back , so I assumed it was packed up and ready to go . NOPE. I had to wait maybe another 10minutes before I was finally given my food and I was last to get served. I ordered the jerk chicken, cabbage, rice&peas , mac &cheese, festival bread. After getting home I tried the Mac & cheese first. It was a nice heavy portion size but the flavor did not meet the mark , it could have used more seasoning. The chicken was cooked perfectly, the sauce made it even better. The cabbage was great , rice was dry , festival bread was hard (waste of money) and 1of 2 plantains were delicious the other one was old and hard. I wanna give grace to the woman working there since she was by herself hence the 4th star otherwise it would be a 3 star review but I have to be honest about my experience. If anything be prepared to wait a little longer than expected. read more

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