Our first time at this restaurant. (We found it on Yelp.)All I can say is if you're looking for Jamaican food or something out of the ordinary like Mexican, burgers, or Chinese...you have to try this place! I ordered the boneless jerk chicken plate with plantains and salad. The chicken was tender and flavorful! Plantains were good too. The rice and beans was also a good accompaniment. My fiancée ordered the ox tail plate with mango salad and collard greens. The meat was so tender and delicious! He said it was probably one of the best oxtails he's had. We loved the food, service and will definitely be returning! read more

I've been coming to One Love for years and the food has always been consistently good. The oxtail plate is my favorite, especially with the mango salad and sweet plantains. Everything is flavorful and satisfying, and I usually order it to go. The only downside is the price. It's always been on the expensive side, but seeing one oxtail plate go up to $31 (+tax) makes it hard to justify coming here as often as I used to. The quality is still there, but the higher price means it'll probably be more of once a year meal. One thing to be aware of is that there's a surcharge even when paying with a debit card. Legally you're not supposed to add a charge when using debit card but I paid it anyways. It was an unexpected charge that other customers may want to know about. Ambience was okay. Service was nice. Overall, the food is delicious and worth trying, but between the rising prices and the added card surcharge, I'll likely be visiting once in a blue moon. read more

One Love Island Cuisine - Caribbean Near Me - Oceanside, California

I ordered takeout online. I got the oxtail; it was succulent and juicy. I got plantains (nice and sweet!) and greens. The plate worked so well with the rice and beans. I also got the jerk chicken. I wasn't a fan of the spices (too spicy) and the chicken was dry. I wish the chicken was on the bone. Lastly, I tried the beef patty. The crust could have been flakier but the beef was well-spiced and worked with the spicy but fruity hot sauce. Jamaican/Carribbean food is very hard to come by in CA, so I would certainly do another takeout for this special food. read more

Get the oxtail!!! We literally inhaled our plate. Reason why we shared one plate because we were doing a pretty intense food crawl all day. The meat is melt in your mouth, and my goodness, the rice, collard greens, and plantains were also delicious! read more

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Excellent Food I loved it I will be back and order extra food to go I told all my friends and family read more

One Love Island Cuisine - Oxtail Oxtail Plate - Caribbean Near Me - Oceanside, California

Its good but its not great. I felt like the oxtails we got were really small and the meal itself was salty. However, the server/owner was super friendly and i enjoyed the Caribbean music atmosphere. read more

Just ridiculously good and one of a kind in Oceanside. We were in a takeout rut, only going to places we were familiar with. We changed it up and went to One Love, and we were not disappointed. The patties, similar to empanadas, were flaky and flavorful. Our toddler even got a few bites and loved it! I'll be dreaming of the oxtail plate with plantains and potato salad for a long time. Grab a Jamaican soda too! read more

I ordered an oxtail bowl ($18.99) and an oxtail plate ($24.98). The flavor wasnt horrible. I will include pics of the portion size. I counted 3 oxtail in the bowl. More fat on the tail than ox to eat. My plantain was dry and hard. I read other comments that mentioned how juicy they were! Not my experience. My dumpling was the size of a baby finger. The shape was definitely interesting. The beef patty was the best I've ever had in life. Rice and peas was more of a dirty white rice with some seasoning and peas added. If you're looking to get full, this ain't it. If you want to satisfy a quick craving for a taste, you may be satisfied. As you look at the pictures, please realize this was $44 worth of food. After the drinks and beef patty, I walked out with a bag of $62 worth of snacks. My two drinks totaled $9 and the beef patty was a whopping $5. Rock steady in San Diego would have least given you a heaping tray for the same price.. if they switch up their business model to a Pattie shop, this business will be one to last for decades like Charlie's in Ft. Lauderdale! read more

One Love Island Cuisine - This is the oxtail platter. You get two sides I chose plantains and cooked cabbage. - Caribbean Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Delicious, I always order the Jamaican beef patty and it's so good I always have to control myself on how much I eat. Amazing food and really cool interior setting. read more

My bride loves this spot and has been a customer for 12 years. We were nearby and she made a point to stop in for to-go. This jerk chicken is very nice. It's spicy, very spicy and It warms the mouth but doesn't burn the mouth which is some kind of culinary magic. Just filled up with spicy, warmness but not burning. A pretty great dish. I'm a fan now too!! read more

Cameron was exceptional appreciate the hospitality & love u guys showed thank u will b back read more

One Love Island Cuisine - Jerk Bbq Beef Plate - Caribbean Near Me - Oceanside, California

First time walking into this spot, and let me just say--what an experience! I came in to try the oxtails, and they did not disappoint. The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender, flavorful, and not overly fatty. Paired with the Jamaican rice, which was soft and fluffy, it was perfection. The atmosphere is welcoming, and the staff shows true hospitality, making you feel right at home. I also tried one of their Jamaican drinks--refreshing and packed with flavor, definitely a must-have! The empanadas with spiced meat had just the right kick to balance everything out. If I had one small critique, it would be the plantains--I think if they made them fresh to order, it would take them to the next level. Overall though, this place is a gem in Oceanside. Pricing is fair, portions are generous, and the food quality is phenomenal. For me, it's a strong 9.2/10 and an easy 5/5 stars. If you're craving authentic Jamaican food, this is THE spot to check out! read more

One Love Island Cuisine - empanada with meat inside - Caribbean Near Me - Oceanside, California

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10/10 great island food love it so much !!! Great staff and will be back soon !!! Really loved the plantains and tender well seasoned stew chicken read more

One Love Island Cuisine - Stew chicken - Caribbean Near Me - Oceanside, California

They had outside tables plus inside, which was helpful.I was very excited for their Oxtail, but had very small pieces.But, it had very good service and was somewhat Caribbean.Sadly, the interior was very loud with blasting music and the loud sound of them prepping the food read more

One Love Island Cuisine - Jerk Chicken - Caribbean Near Me - Oceanside, California

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This is our 2nd or 3rd time here and the food and friendly service is top notch. The restaurant is small but very clean and tidy. Definitely worth a trip to try out some delicious Jamaican food. read more

This place is amazing! Jerk chicken & coconut curry will change your life. Best plantains and rice and beans I've had, highly recommend if you're in the area. read more

One Love Island Cuisine - Inside - Caribbean Near Me - Oceanside, California

excellent food! Got combo plate with plaintains, ox tail, jerk chicken, collard greens and red beans and rice. standouts were the oxtail and the plaintains. Super tender, fall apart meat on the oxtail and the plantains were carmelized and sweet. Jerk chicken was dry but not tough, and good seasoning. read more

One Love Island Cuisine - Plantains, collard greens, oxtail, jerk chicken, red beans and rice - Caribbean Near Me - Oceanside, California

Small but mighty as they say, right. I stopped and and grabbed a staple, a Jamaican Patty. Ok I grabbed up a few of the beef, and it was exactly as it should have been, some spice, a flaky coaty, and filling. I will be back to test out some of their other items. read more

Go here for the JERK CHICKEN!!!! Whatttt?!!! This place is fire! Like literally my mouth is on fire in the best kind of way. We got the jerk chicken fries (great amount of meat), jerk chicken plate (def could get two meals out of this) and a 2 sampler plate with coconut curry chicken and jerk beef. Ate too fast for pics and doesn't that just say it all. The jerk chicken is great. Spicy heat that builds. I would drive an hour for the authentic flavor alone. They serve the chicken dry but damn that spice is there. Whatever they do, they do it right. Coconut curry chicken was flavorful without being spicy and the jerk beef was also flavorful with a little spice (this tasted more bbq-ish). Collard greens had a spice too. If I could give more than 5 stars I would. read more

I went to pick up an oxtail bowl to go and wow, bomb.com. Tender & super flavorful. Wished I got the bigger plate instead. I'm drooling & craving it as I type up this review. Extra points for the nice to go containers that keeps the food separated. Not sure what the dumpling dough was in the oxtail dish, I thought it was a fingerling potato at first. But I loved it drenched in the yummy flavorful gravy. I can't wait to go back to try the jerk chicken & everything else on the menu. But I will always get that oxtail too. read more

One Love Island Cuisine - Oxtail bowl - Caribbean Near Me - Oceanside, California

Customer service was excellent, very nice ambiance in the restaurant itself. Good prices and that chicken was falling off the bone, it was tender and very flavorful. That heat built but it was amazing. read more

One Love Island Cuisine - Jerk chicken Jumbo Jerk BBQ Wings - Caribbean Near Me - Oceanside, California

One Love Island Cuisine is Oceanside's one & only Jamaican food spot. Because I was raised in the Caribbean islands, I can say that this place is pretty accurate to the flavors it represents. One Love Island Cuisine is centrally located inland, just off of Oceanside Blvd, east of College Blvd and within the Rancho Del Oro Shopping Plaza. If you drive passed Aldi's, you went too far. The one major thing I dislike about this plaza is that parking is always right here and is a nightmare when it's busy. Although it's not One Love's Cuisine's fault, unfortunately it does factor-in my experience coming to dine at their establishment. Their interior is very simple and has a few island decorative pieces and pictures. I like that they have Caribbean-inspired music playing. The interior is a little small though and not the best for large groups. One Love Cuisine's menu has a lot of island favorites in it. Some of my favorites are the simple pâtés and I love that they have seasoned beef (a touch spicy), chicken & veggie (spinach). For those who are looking for a more complete dish, I highly recommend their oxtail plate. It is seasoned to perfection & you'll want to lap-up all of the gravy until the plate is dry. I recall it being on a nice-spice heat level. Their jerk chicken is also delicious and spiced well. The peas & rice are a nice compliment. I'll always recommend getting a side of sweet plantain (fried bananas) with ANY plate. The sweet-to-heat flavor profile is immaculate! One of my difficulties I've always had with One Love Cuisine is that when I used to attempt to call my order in-advance, the phone would just ring and wouldn't even go to voicemail. I'm guessing they're busy and can't just get to the phone. But it's sad they don't have an answering system to have them take orders or return calls. Sometimes I would call just to confirm they were Open and I never knew what to think when they didn't answer their phone. I recommend getting a TING grapefruit soda with your order and lookout for the saltfish & ackee Overall, One Love Island Cuisine is a gem in Oceanside and they're our one haven for tasty Jamaican food. read more

One Love Island Cuisine - Interior Wall Photo - Caribbean Near Me - Oceanside, California

As someone from the Caribbean, particularly Grenada, I was excited to try this restaurant, especially given how rare it is to find authentic Caribbean food in the area. However, I was ultimately disappointed with the Escovitch fish. From the photo, it was clear that the dish was lacking the essential ingredients--peppers, onions, carrots, and vinegar that typically make up the vibrant, flavorful topping for this dish. While I understand that some adjustments might be made for non-Caribbean palates, this version didn't quite meet expectations. For anyone familiar with authentic Caribbean cuisine, especially those from the islands, this would likely fall short. The gentleman working mentioned they were closing soon, even though it was only 2 PM, which made me wonder if it was simply a case of the kitchen winding down early. That said, the restaurant itself was nicely presented, and the food was bland, (no seasoning) though I believe it would be more appealing to people less familiar with traditional Caribbean flavors. Overall, it felt like a missed opportunity, and I left feeling quite let down. I do hope this was just an off day, as the potential for a great experience is certainly there. The cost for this was $34.91 read more

One Love Island Cuisine - Escovitch Snapper plate - Caribbean Near Me - Oceanside, California

Service & staff was polite & courteous but the food wasn't good. I didn't finish my meal.

Overdue review! Recalling my visit, it was my wife and I'd first time trying Jamaican so we played it pretty safe, trying some jerk chicken and bbq beef. Very well cooked and full of flavor. Solid service as well. Would surely recommend for some good, satisfying Jamaican read more

One Love Island Cuisine - Jerk chicken, BBQ beef, Mango Salsa, Steamed Cabbage, Potato Salad - Caribbean Near Me - Oceanside, California

It's a cozy, attractive restaurant with some pretty darn good Jamaican food. The decor inside is very cool. You may not feel like you're in Jamaica but the vibe is certainly there. Plenty of free parking in the center. The oxtail bowl was delicious and I only wish there was more of it. Its flavor was deep and rich and the sauce was very, well, very lickable. It's a little pricey for the quantity but I can't deny the great flavors. The rice was fine but somewhat on the dry side but the mango salad was fresh and very tasty. Watch out for the little container of hot sauce they give you. It has a real kick. The beef patty was terrific and just a tad spicy. The meat inside was juicy and flavorful. There aren't many Jamaican or even Caribbean food joints around so it feels good to support these guys. I'm anxious to try more on their menu. read more

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In town for Mother's Day and decided to stop for some JA food. Our family was not disappointed. The jerk chicken was my favorite!

Nice Ambiance with lots of parking nearby and indoor/outdoor seating! I am vegetarian and went with getting 2 sides and a veggie Jamaican patty- the Jamaican patty was perfection literally will come back just for this! The breading was moist but crispy on the edges and the filling was seasoned! My husband got the Boneless Chicken Plate and he said it was super tender and well seasoned! read more

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I wish this place was closer to where I live. I ordered online as I was in the area for work and was taking it back to my hotel. I ordered the oxtails, double rice and cabbage. I am not kidding you when I say it was some of the best D... oxtails and rice I have ever had. I'm salivating at the thought of how good it was. The inside was very cool with the Bob Marley Vibe. I also had the rum cake...OMG small portion of this is more than enough. Can't wait to return. read more

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I would give 10 stars if I could!! I'm Cuban and had oxtail (rabo) when younger and had not had it for many years... this oxtail is delicious!! The rice with the black beans (congri) was tasty and the sweet plantains were perfect!... I'll be back for more!... glad I found this restaurant!! Owner was kind enough to check on us and ask how we liked it! read more

One Love Island Cuisine - Caribbean Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Their food was delicious! Oxtail was so good. The sauce was a bomb. I finished all the rice with sauce even I normally don't eat that much rice. I like that Steamed vegetables were a little bit spicy. Beef and chicken patties were also spicy and delicious. Nice people there. I will be back and try the other dishes. read more

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Came home to eat my chicken and someone had already eaten some of it . Update - they said it just fell off the bone no one had eaten it. Customer service here is very friendly and I love the music read more

Flavorful food made with love. The ox tails were cooked perfectly. Fun and hospitable environment. We will be back!

Customer service and food quality is inconsistent. Food was NOT fresh at all last 2 times eating here. Don't plan on going back.

One Love Island is a hidden foodie gem! It's one-of- a-kind in North County San Diego. This place is jumping with irie vibes. I've been going there whenever I'm in the mood for some delicious Jamaican food and finally finally I had a chance to write a well-deserved 5 stars review...my apologies to the owner for my delay. I always have a positive experience: like the chef's culinary skills are on point with all the authentic dishes; staff is genuinely friendly and helpful; and the Reggae music videos make you wanna dance while you wait for your order. I literally feel I'm on a Caribbean Island when I step inside. It's Black Owned and have Black Staff. Please support this small business whenever you're in the College Area in Oceanside. read more

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Solid stop in Oceanside, I had the Ital wrap...Pantene, steamed cabbage, rice and peas...wow! Lots of flavor and well prepared. The service was amazing as well. A must stop for you like Caribbean food. read more

Decided to give this a try tonight, got an order in a little before they closed at 8. We sampled a wide variety with boneless jerk chicken plate with plantains and rice, BBQ chicken sandwich, mango salad, beef patty, fries, goat and rice. I tried the fries, the BBQ chicken sandwich, and some of the beef patty. I have not seen a BBQ chicken sandwich quite like this before, the bread was like a giant puffed pita, and the chicken and mango was layered out on it, but you could fold it up into a sandwich. It was pretty tasty and the BBQ sauce had a nice spicy kick to it, not too bad, but enough to make you get a little tingle. The fries were pretty standard, good, and a nice compliment to the sandwich. I got a small sample piece of the beef patty, kind of like an empanada, and it was tasty - but hard to go wrong with fried dough surrounding meat. Definitely would try it again. read more

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I have attempted to come here over 6 times times now...everytime they are closed!! I finally make it in before they closed only to be ignored when I walked in and the person behind greeted and able to order. This is down right disgusting. I try to support local businesses...but if this is how I am treated. No thank you!! Completely appalled. read more

thankful for friends who broaden my food horizons. Caribbean food literally has probably the best balance of spices I've had. Sweet, spicy, tangy, refreshing all of it. it was great. Coconut chicken curry + goat curry with plantains + steamed cabbage. plantains are my new obsession, I want a bag delivered asap. Highly recommend this place! So so yummy. Definitely will have again. read more

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Man, I had to jump on here and do a review because this was seriously one of the best meals in my life. I went and did a hard lift at the gym, came and got the two items sampler with the coconut curry chicken and oxtail, double mango salad as my sides, it comes with rice. I simply haven't had a meal that nourishing and that delicious for a long time.. I was literally so overwhelmed by the end of it I broke out in tears lol I kid you not I couldn't contain myself I just haven't been fed like that proper in forever. Nothing factory about it home grown home cooked Jamaican, just the combo of nourishment and taste overcame me. 5 1/2 stars. read more