Food is really good. 5 star service. Ordered Jamrock to go and was offered a sample of curry…read morechicken which I found to be delicious! First time eating oxtail, it was so tasty. Chill place to eat. Totally recommend it.

Amazing food and service. New favorite Caribbean spot in San Jose. Every time I have ordered it is…read morethe same great taste. Shoutout to the Chef and all the employees. Had the What A Gwaan plate and patties!

Wow, just WOW. This was some of the best Caribbean food I've ever had! We got the jerk chicken…read moreplate, a side of mac and cheese, and a bread pudding to share and it was absolutely delicious! The jerk chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender and juicy, and so flavorful. The jerk sauce was sweet and savory with just enough kick and the red beans and rice was the perfect accompaniment. The bread pudding might have been the best I've ever had. That sauce was so good! The portions were generous, we had enough for my boyfriend and I for supper and leftovers for him to take to work for lunch the next day. The staff was so friendly and welcoming and you could just tell they really enjoyed what they were doing and put a lot of love into the dishes. They were quite proud of their work, as well they should be! This was every bit as good as the food I had in Jamaica, highly recommend!!!

I was in the area and have been wanting to come by. We ordered a bit of everything. We did the…read moreoxtail plate, the jerk ribs à la carte, pepper shrimp, curry shrimp, and escovitch fish. Oxtail plate - really tasty, heavy on the sides but a little light on the meat. Another piece would've done it for me. I got extra oxtail gravy which was really good to add on to the rice and peas. Jerk ribs - SO DAMN GOOD!!! Great flavor, fall off the bone, I could easily eat more of that. Don't skip it! Pepper shrimp - eh, it was ok I think. My daughter wanted that so I only had one piece of shrimp mixed with some other things on my own plate. I do think there was only maybe 5-6 shrimps. They were a good size, but again, a 2-3 more pieces would've made it perfect. Curry shrimp - I really enjoyed the curry shrimp and I appreciate that they package the curry shrimp separate from the sides that come with the meal. Definitely going to get those again when I return. Escovitch fish - I had never ordered a whole fried fish before so I was excited. I had escovitch fish when I was in Jamaica but it was served not as a whole fish. I thought it was fried well and had good seasoning. I like the pickling too, I ordered extra. I also ordered a beef patty and an oxtail patty but I haven't eaten them yet. Looking forward to it though. Also, the plates came with cabbage. I'm not sure if it was supposed to be cooked, I've seen that and that's what I expected. But what was on the plate was dry bagged salad like you get from the produce section to make Cole slaw. There was no sauce and it was uncooked. Not sure about that. I ordered online so I didn't really get "service" but the woman at the register was kind and had a warm smile. Overall, I can't wait to return. And now that I know what I like, maybe I won't spend quite so much to try everything lol.

I am still dreaming about them beans! I had the pleasure of trying Mama Roc's at the Salsa Festival…read morein Downtown SJ. And when I say pleasure -- I mean it!! The line was long but thankfully my boyfriend waited in line, so I could go dance. Hehe. But the food came out fast and it was deeeeliicccious. It was so good half way through we had to see where we could find her food again. So we looked her up! The way I would follow this cute lil trailer just for her food. If you have the chance to find Mama Roc's, definitely stop. Definitely get a plate.

I highly recommend choosing Mama Roc for your next catered event. Her food was so flavorful and…read moredelicious. I was in search of authentic Puerto Rican cuisine for a special birthday lunch at work for 15 people. I thought maybe we could try one or two dishes but the menu she put together was amazing! We had a delicious rice dish with pork belly, Pernil, fried chicken that was hands down the best fried chicken! Clearly made from the heart! The beans were like nothing I've had before, plantains and the beef empanada were cooked to perfection. Her mamagotchu sauce was a favorites by all, a fun savory condiment that complimented everything dish. Rochelle's communication from the beginning was dialed in and she responded within the day to my text and email inquiry. She met us at our budget with generous portions and every dish had so much flavor. She delivered the food with her warm bubbly personality and I'm so grateful we found her through Yelp. If you want a delicious, catered event with food that folks will be talking about for days after, call on Mama Roc! I will definitely be on the lookout for any events she will be at locally.

Y'all need to get yourselves here!!!! This is real deal DELICIOUS HERBACEOUS AMAZING CARIBBEAN FOOD…read moreright in the heart of 209. I got the oxtail and jerk chicken combo, not only was everything so fresh and hot that it steamed off the plate, but it stayed hot the entire time I was eating! Absolutely delicious oxtails, the best I have ever had!! Abel is such a sweet, kind, and awesome owner, he really made sure I was taken care of and he is an amazing cook!! Love the ocean vibes it is super relaxing in there :) I will definitely be returning to try the jerk tofu, curry goat, chipotle ribs, and everything else on his delicious menu!

Stopped by this little spot today after my husband had been telling me for a while that he wanted…read moreto try it. I have to admit, I can be pretty picky when it comes to food, and I had never tried Caribbean food before, but I am so glad we came. First off, the restaurant was very clean, and the owner was incredibly kind friendly and welcoming. We let him know we had a larger group and he quickly put some tables together and got us seated right away. I also liked that you order and pay at the front. For me, it is a much faster and easier process. I ordered the BBQ Chipotle Shrimp and wow, it was amazing. The shrimp were perfectly cooked, and the vegetables were flavorful fresh and still had a nice crunch to them. Nothing was overcooked or mushy. The dish had great flavor with just the right amount of spice. They also have a homemade hot sauce available on the side and let me tell you, it definitely was spicy. As someone who loves spicy food, I enjoyed it and definitely sweating by the end of the meal lol. My husband ordered the oxtail and jerk chicken, and both were incredible. The jerk chicken was tender, juicy, and falling off the bone. The oxtail was something I was hesitant to try, but my husband convinced me and I am so glad he did. It was unbelievably tender had so much flavor. The rice was delicious and perfectly cooked. The plantains were another surprise. I had never eaten plantains before and they were absolutely delicious and for sure came in for the save when my mouth was spicy lol. The owner came by our table to check on us, and when we told him it was my first time trying Caribbean food and how much I enjoyed it, he was genuinely happy to hear it. You can tell he truly cares about his customers and takes pride in his food. He brought us a small piece of cake to try before we left. It was incredibly moist and delicious, the perfect way to end a fantastic meal. To the owner thank you for the amazing food, excellent service, and warm hospitality. We will absolutely be back, and I look forward to bringing more friends and family. If you have never tried Caribbean food before, take it from a picky eater, you need to give this place a try.

This is a small 'hole in the wall' location and the OG for Caribbean food…read more I usually do take out from this location - parking is an issue here. The food is phenomenal!! My fav is the patty with the mango habanero sauce, goat curry and jerk chicken. The service is a little slow but they make fresh food - so you need to have the patience to enjoy it! They have many locations around the Bay Area and they also cater food.

We ordered takeout for my cousins birthday & the food was all so yummy everyone loved the food…read more Usually there are leftovers when I eat but not today! Lol, definitely will be returning everything was cooked and tasty! I wish I doubled my order so I could be eating while i write this review. Wish there was one closer to oakland but other than the travel I have no complaints.

Whoever reads this! This is the review you need, look no further!! I was in the Suisun area and was…read moresearching "food near me" when I saw this place. I love beef patties so I decided I'd give it a try! The special for Monday was goat (not my fav) and chicken...but I chose to just get patties.....until I got there. Upon arrival, the staff were very welcoming and greeted us with beautiful smiles. The music was playing gospel!!! My favorite!! Yay!! And I didn't even realize at first. Hehehe.. The establishment had snacks, drinks, clothes, fresh ginger, frozen fresh fish, oils, ice cream, soaps...you name it! They had it! When it was time to order, I told them I was skeptical of the goat and was thinking about passing on the chicken this time. BUT he insisted...and when he showed me the chicken, it looked and smelled amazing!!! So I said what the heck! I went from only getting 2 beef patties to buying 2 stewed chicken plates ($15), 4 patties ($3.75 each), 1 festival bread ($0.99) and 2 coco breads ($2.75 each) for a total of about ($60-$65). Everything was a 10/10!!!! No kidding!!!! We also got 2 mango drinks (less than $5 for both) and a pack of sherly cookies ($2.50). One of the drinks was 100% juice, and they had many other traditional Jamaican beverages as well as non-alcoholic drinks. I live in the Berkeley area but I will be making the drive again and again!! I'm hooked! :), "Every Little Thing Jamaican" is everything I've been looking for I Jamaican food!!! May God continue to bless you family, and I thank you for allowing me to experience a little piece of Jamaica....in Cali! See you soon!! WWJD.. :) BTW: The pictures don't do enough justice! ((My lightening wasn't that good!)) I need a better camera!

I have been there on Sundays after church. The food has not…read moredisappointed me yet. The portions can vary dependingon who is fixing the plate.

As true foodies who make it a tradition to hunt down and try a new local spot every single week, my…read morehusband and I have dined at our fair share of places--and this hidden gem completely blew us away! From the moment we walked in, the customer service was top-notch, with a warm and attentive team that made us feel right at home. The aesthetic is drop-dead gorgeous, creating an inviting, chic atmosphere that makes the whole experience feel special. And the food? Absolutely amazing! Every single dish we ordered was packed with flavor and expertly prepared. If you're looking for an incredible new spot to add to your rotation, do yourself a favor and check this place out. We will definitely be back!

Five stars for overall experience. Our party of 6 shared the parm crusted tempura cauliflower,…read morePosada's Mixta Paella, and King Ranch Enchiladas and enjoyed the live music offered on "Paella Monday". As our organizer mentioned, they were fully booked that night so do reserve early. Warm earthy tones in the decor made for a comfortable, inviting atmosphere and the light jazz ensemble and lovely vocal performances elevated the evening's experience. The ambiance is a strong point. Being a paella newbie, I definitely looked forward to tasting a version especially after watching cooking shows over the years. The saffron broth rice nicely counterbalanced the seasoned shrimp, sausage and other ingredients. Thumbs up. I had several portions. The tempura cauliflower - good. KR Enchiladas were cheesey and rich, plumply filled, and the accompanied rice accented with corn. Since we shared the three enchiladas, my small piece was enough for me. Suggest passing on the sourdough side that came with the paella. The bread had melted, but cooled cheese on it and there was not much free broth in the paella to soak therewith anyway. With water being the group's primary beverage, perhaps request a carafe of water at the table to ease the thirstier folks (me). Our wait person gave helpful suggestions and efficient service. The rest of the staff had hustle. As normal with live music, be prepared to raise your voice and repeat yourself in conversations. Parking is ample, with a short walk, in this Nob Hill Foods shopping center.