Jrk Downtown earns three stars because both the veggie and curry chicken patties were freshly made and tasted good. That's high praise from someone from the Bronx, where the best Jamaican patties are made. They lost two stars because of Blatant Deception. They advertise that they sell jerk chicken patties, but they don't! I called the restaurant before I Uber'd there and asked, "Do you have jerk chicken patties today?" the response was, "Yes, we have jerk chicken patties today." When I arrived 20 minutes later and asked for jerk chicken patties I was told they don't sell jerk chicken patties ! read more

Great spot for a quick meal with BIG island flavors. Came in and had the rice and peas, jerk chicken (of course), broccoli, corn, and sides of the mango/pineapple salsa and jerk ranch. It was my first time and the staff were really helpful by offering samples, telling me what's popular and their personal favorites. Would come back again! read more

I thoroughly enjoyed my meal from here! Love the concept of a custom authentic Jamaican bowl. Meats were fresh and seasoned well (not overly or under seasoned). Plantains were sweet and delicious. Cabbage was very good. The chicken and beef patties were perfect. The restaurant it self was clean; it had its own vibe and the servers were very nice. Wish we had one of these in Chicago! read more

Jrk! - Caribbean Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Put this on your must-try tourist restaurant list! The setup is similar to Chipotle--but with a Caribbean twist. You get to build your own plate by choosing your rice, meats, veggies, and more. Overall, the pricing felt fair--except for the oxtail. It was definitely overpriced for the portion size and not as tender as I would've liked. Still, I'd recommend stopping by and trying it for yourself! Customer service was average. Oh wait beef patty AMAZING. I almost didn't get a pic! read more

Jrk! - Caribbean Near Me - Miami, Florida

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They have a pop up stand at a heat events so I got to sample multiple food items of theirs and everything was Delicious! The chicken fell off the bone and the spices were mouth watering, had us coming back for more. The owner was really sweet too. If they can slay at a popup, I can only imagine how delicious it is at their actual location. Definitely going back here! read more

There's a wonderful thing of living in a big city where you can enjoy Jamaican food during a Lunar new year festival! I'm a fan of Jrk! Having tried them at both an elite event, a food truck as well as snacks during their nightclub space next door. Since most of the food at the lunar new year event was seafood, I stopped here for some sustenance instead. The service is fast food: order at the counter, and the employees were friendly. I enjoyed their jerk chicken bowl with an extra protein portion and sides of rice and beans, fried plantains and fried yucca sticks. The rice & meat were well seasoned and the portion big enough that I had for lunch the next day. They have both inside and outside seating, and Sunday I ended up eating on the patio to continue enjoying the festivities. read more

Jrk! - Caribbean Near Me - Miami, Florida

Feels kinda like a Jamaican Chipotle with an efficient assembly line for bowls or wraps. Except it tastes so much better! Like legit flavor meets fast casual, it's just perfect. Jerk Chicken: Heavily marinated and dripping with flavor. Any other chicken will just seem bland. I paired it with rice & peas, which had a very nice coconut flavor. Ox Tail: The coveted oxtail and oxtail gravy. It costs more than any other dish, but it's worth the splurge. Each bit around the bone is rich and flavorful, kinda like slowed cooked short rib. And that extra gravy is just magical on rice. Jerk Chicken Mac & Cheese: They do mac & cheese right here. A nice top of layer of melted cheese and nice blend of cheese throughout. There's also some shredded chicken to liven it up, though the main jerk chicken dish is a bit more seasoned. Crispy Yuca Sticks: A honorable mention for a side. Hearty, crunchy and soft in the middle. Great for exploring the various sauces they offer. read more

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Delicious vegan options, rice and peas, sweet plantains, steamed cabbage, curry chickpeas... but sadly heard they were removing their vegan jerk. Please bring it back!!! Service was very friendly and the restaurant looked lovely. The food line was impeccably clean. Everything was fresh! Also, thanks for having vegan patties. Yum!!! read more

Great food in an awesome space. I'd already been to dinner at Mangrove where they have more of a chill lounge vibe at night, during the day they use that space as a driving area for the fast-casual concept Jrk! The food is great, I got a bowl with quinoa, jerk chicken, plantains, and broccoli. The grains and meat had huge portions, the fruits and veggies not so much. They also had patties which I'll have to try next time. A little expensive but not too shocking for a place downtown, it didn't bother me. Cool drink options too. read more

Jrk! - Jerk chicken bowl - Caribbean Near Me - Miami, Florida

Pleasantly surprised and proud. Authentic flavors, fresh ingredients, pleasant staff and clean dining areas. Jrk! Has gone a great job of presenting the Jamaican culture through food and decor with a slight twist and modernized approach. read more

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Excellent food, I come here all the time and service is always quick and the staff are super nice. Highly recommend!

After returning my library books downtown I decided to walk over to Jrk and have some lunch. I walked in around 11:30 and it wasn't crowded at all. I decided to get the vegan bowl with rice and peas, broccoli, some sort of red cabbage, and the pineapple plantains. Every thing was delicious and tasted authenticity Jamaican for a "fast food" type of spot and that really impressed me. Now for the best part: if you decide to dine in your lead to this amazingly beautiful spot that apparently turns into speakeasy after hours. It was so nice to be able to eat my lunch here by the window and watch all of the downtown employees walk around on their lunch breaks. The service was wonderful. All of the staff were kind and prompt and helpful to me when I couldn't decide what to order. If you are craving a tasty Jamaican meal without breaking the bank you should definitely give Jrk a try! PS: the virgin piña colada I ordered after my meal was the real star of the show and it needs its own separate review--it was DELICIOUS read more

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Delicious!! The meat just fell off the oxtail bone. Full of flavors. Literally put me to sleep lol portion was good and I thought the price was decent too. Fast service. Def coming back when I'm in Miami again. read more

Jrk! - OXTAIL BOWL & JERK SHRIMP BOWL & chicken bowl - Caribbean Near Me - Miami, Florida

Service was friendly. Food was amazing! There isn't seating inside but they do have tables outside. The meat is super tender. We tried all of them. If you're new to Jamaican food, try the curry chicken. Or sample the others. Give it try and support local!! read more

I eat here at least once a week! I love this place. Between the kind staff, large portions, unique flavors and fast service, I can't decide what I love most about this place. When it comes to the food I highly recommend the peas and rice for your base and jerk chicken for your protein. Huge insider tip, ask for some Oxtail gravy on top of your rice for a huge burst of rich flavor. The restaurant is a fast-casual style where you go down the line and choose what your stomach calls for. The line gets pretty long during she weekday lunch rush but don't worry they work fast to keep it moving. Overall, this is one of my favorite places to grab lunch in all of Miami. Can't say enough great things. read more

Jrk! - Caribbean Near Me - Miami, Florida

Stopped before my flight and it was so worth it. It's a really cute spot. We were greeted when we walked in. i was iffy about the food being made already but they did not disappoint. You are able to try what you would like. You can order a bowl or wrap. My favorite was the curry chicken, jerk chicken, fried rice with jerk sauce, pineapple plantain, cabbage and jerk mac & cheese. The customer service was great. Also I could here the music and vibes before walking in. Definitely will be back. read more

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Excellent authentic food... the 305 RUMCAKE is insanely tasty I had the curry chicken, definitely coming back. read more

Stopped by for a quick lunch, the food was over all good. Samantha who works there provided great customer service us as well. read more

Jrk! - Caribbean Near Me - Miami, Florida

So i was leaving Miami and thought "i wonder if they have some good jamaican here?" And came across / discovered this gem. Kind of in the cut kinda place, but the inside was so nice! It caught me off guard in a good way and not to say i expected something shabby, it just was so bright and nice and new looking. But yea -- oxtails were well flavored and cooked. Very good! Rice was delish as well, cabbage was crunchy with peppers JUST LIKE I LIKE. My lady liked hers also so two thumbs up guys read more

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My high school students and I were visiting Miami on school trip all the way from California. I wanted to make sure that the students experienced authentic Jamaican cuisine on this trip because a major part of our agenda was to explore Caribbean culture in Miami. I chose People's Choice because of all the amazing reviews and when we got there, our experience verified that all the previous reviews were well deserved. We were a group of 12 student and 2 adults that arrived without a reservation. The staff were friendly and warm, the service was fast, the menu had many great options, and the food was AMAZING. The owner, was intentional about checking in with us and took time to learn about our trip. We even made a fun instagram video together. If you're ever visiting Miami, People's Choice is definitely worth adding to your itinerary. read more

Usually to get good Jamaican food I have to go to Fort Lauderdale or Miami Gardens so its refreshing to get such great Jamaican food in downtown Miami. I also love the service, usallly they say the ruder the service for Jamican food the better the food, however at Jrk its not the case...they are kind and the food still is fireee read more

Had their jerk chicken bowls bogo (Uber eats) and very good. The jerk chicken has flavor. They're busy w/ take out orders so customer service is not their thing but realizing it has become faint in the F & B industry. read more

My first stop while visiting in Miami & this place did not disappoint! I tried the jerk fried rice & peas & rice with jerk chicken & plantains. Service was very friendly & professional. Great vibe inside. read more

Jrk! - Caribbean Near Me - Miami, Florida

The oxtail and the yuca was very good !! I love it . Just happen to be across the street for jury duty stop by for lunch !! Highly recommend it . If you are in downtown area . read more

Jrk! - Oxtail rice with beans and yuca !!! - Caribbean Near Me - Miami, Florida

I'm so glad I came downtown and it was also nice to run into this place. The food looks good. The place was clean and the staff was very friendly. I met the owner and he was very nice too. love it read more

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Jrk in Miami offered mouth-watering dishes, such as their curry chicken with rice and peas, along with a side salad. After a night of dancing, JrK is the perfect place to grab a meal. The take-out area was clean and welcoming, with menus and displays of the dishes customers could purchase. The staff was patient and accommodating to customers who preferred vegetables or had food allergies. read more

A few days ago, we stopped by Jrk for lunch. Unfortunately this visit was different from the others and I wanted to mention our experience. Management has decided to raise prices on some things and charge for extra sauce and water. There is one tiny sauce cup that comes with the meal but if you want a couple of other flavors they charge you for them. Those cups are half filled in a tiny cup and don't go far. They were $1.×× extra. I was thirsty and asked for a refill of my existing cup but they wanted to charge a $1 for the refill of tap water or I could buy a bottle of water for $5.95! Really? Then to add insult to injury, when we were paying our bill at the counter, the female cashier offered the lady in front of us a complimentary slice of banana bread to go. So when it was our turn, we inquired nicely about a complimentary piece of banana bread. The lady got upset and rude about it. My daughter reminded her she gave away a piece to the other customer, then the cashier kind of shoved it over to us with an angry expression.. She was definitely having a bad day. Unbelievable! We tasted it at home ...it was bitter with no banana taste whatsoever! One bite apiece and it went into the garbage can. We will not be returning to this location. They food there is good but the service has changed. read more

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Excellent flavors and selection including vegan options. You pick your base, staple and sides and pay at the end. Polite and efficient.

So far I've had the Jerk chicken bowl and it was so good that I had it two days in a row. It took everything in me not to order it the Thursday back to back. The jerk is spicy so let this be your warning but it's that good spicy that makes you keep eating it until you're stuffed. The bowl was so filling that I was able to eat it for lunch and dinner. Make sure you get the jerk ranch! Thank me later. At this point I have it at least once a week. I haven't been to the actual restaurant, I've only ordered it delivery so not sure about the ambiance. But I will visit soon read more

Small place with a lot of taste. This place always hits the spot! There's definitely a lunchtime rush, but they work quickly. You can also order on uber eats and pick up to avoid the line read more

Jrk! - JERK CHICKEN BOWL with quinoa, PINEAPPLE PLANTAINS, and pineapple mango salsa - Caribbean Near Me - Miami, Florida

Great find in Miami Fantastic Caribbean food. Loved the Mac n Cheese Great service from Willie! Definitely a must visit for great tasty food! read more

Oxtails were really good here, it's not a sit down and eat spot more of a grab and go.

Rasssssss! Top tier Jamaican food! It looked like one of the owners came from the back to serve me in a timely manner. They had classic reggae songs playing to set the mood and the overall restaurant was super clean. This place was amazing! It's literally chipotle style Jamaican food. I bought 2 bowls with the rice and beans, cabbage, and oxtails. They were generous with the portions too so you know that's always a plus! Ended up getting a few Jamaican patties on the side as well, everything was A1 read more

Jrk! - Oxtails, rice and beans, cabbage - Caribbean Near Me - Miami, Florida

I recently moved to Downtown Miami a few months ago and decided to try this place out for takeout after a long day of exploring the city. I ordered a jerk chicken bowl and jerk Mac and cheese. Both were stellar! Huge portion that I devoured. That bowl has some serious flavor. Can't wait to go back again soon. read more

This spot is amazing! The food is on point!! Service is great too! Highly recommend for some authentic Jamaican!

Think of this as the concept of Chipotle but with Jamaican/Caribbean food! Awesome build your own bowl options with vegetarian and pescatarian diets in mind too. I loved the peas and rice, the yucca, and the jerk chicken. The mango salsa is a must too. You've gotta get the beef patty! Go check out the seating in the back. The area is so cool and vibey! read more

Jrk! - Caribbean Near Me - Miami, Florida

Spot is definitely happening. Walking in is a sophisticated funk of retro chic. The cocktails are all carefully crafted with cool names or stick to your favorite spirits and keep it simple with a rum and coke, or Hennessey on the rocks etc. it's all here. The head bop is real as every tune spilled was a classic and made our crew dance all night. Hungry? Well check the menu kicking Jamaican flavors like a pattie or jerk wings just to name a couple. Kitchen is open till 1am, get your grub on. Dance floor is where your standing and everyone is grown and on such a friendly vine everyone there is your new dance partner. Now the biggest OMG moment was the epic Talib Kwali deejaying! WHAT!!! Yes, he was there. He's still on the all love v8bes and is still real hip hop. This place is ALL that and then some! Don't believe me...go check it out yourself and see the line continue gathering. One Love! read more

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The first bite alone is everything. I Hadn't really found spots I LOVED in Miami - tried this & this one is it! The price is fair & the amount of food is love. The flavor of every bite has me doing the happy dance. I love this place! Now every time I'm in Miami - this is what I ask for. The servers are so happy and helpful ! They could be JRKs and I'd still come back read more

Holy. Fucking. Shit. I found Jrk! through the app TooGoodToGo that works at eliminating food waste by having restaurants who choose to participate give their end of day food at a discounted rate. It's always a surprise because no restaurant can predict what they'll have left over end of day. I definitely did not expect to get the jerk chicken on a bed of rice with sweet corn and pineapples. The chicken was buttery soft, SO easy to chew. The spice was PERFECT. I inhaled the food. I didn't take a proper picture because I was so excited. 1000/10. Will be returning THIS WEEK. read more

Jrk! - JERK CHICKEN BOWL - Caribbean Near Me - Miami, Florida

The service and food was amazing! We had the jerk skewers, chicken patties, and the coconut rice with peas. Everything was a hit 10 out of 10. read more

Jrk! - Any empty plate. The food was that good, yes, that good! - Caribbean Near Me - Miami, Florida