Now, if you want some straight from the yard, Jamaican Food. Come try out Taste Jamaica. This food is so authentic it makes my mouth water even just talking about it. My favorite is the jerk chicken bowl with rice and cabbage and a lil extra gravy. But my family loves the curry goat and oxtails they get it every time. So, if you're looking for some good tasting, soul shaken Jamaican cuisine, come to Taste Jamaica. Where the flavors will explode in your mouth and your tummy will be full and feeling right. read more

Taste Jamaica - Jerk chicken bowl w/ xtra gravy - Caribbean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Delicious patty and great service by Anthony!!! I've found my new spot!!! They just opened and lots of great food choices. Looking forward to trying everything. read more

Taste Jamaica ! Incredible food. Incredible customer service. They are friendly and the food comes out hot. Nothing sits under a light bulb. Thank you to the cook and owner. Most definitely will always come back to my Jamaican go to spot. Actress Jacin Guillienne Gayent Dixon read more

*** Seeking a hearty meal? This is the spot. *** I came here 2mo ago for their "Taste Promo" ... Oxtails, Jerked and Curry chicken smoked well. Everything was delicious. It was serendipitous. They were remodeling space & making menu. Today they opened 10am - midnight daily. Phillip and Anthony are thoughtful owners. "Rasta Pasta" on menu for the vegetarians. Red Snapper and Oxtails are the headliners, while chicken and beef patties are anchors. Seamoss, ginger beer and other soft drinks. *** Guess I've become an instant regular. *** read more

Taste Jamaica - Caribbean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Food was delish: the shrimp cooked to perfection and the oxtails mouthwatering. Definitely a go to with great service.

Stumbled upon Taste Jamaica during their soft opening phase (Dec '25) as they were handing out free meals to the community. Having bore witness to their righteousness, vowed to return for a proper meal and support. Fast forward to Feb.'26. Ordered the jerk chicken lunch plate, a beef patty, & sea moss (if you know, you know). The plate consisted of 1/4 jerk chicken, rice & peas, plantains, & cabbage. The chicken had a nice, charred exterior yet remained juicy & well-seasoned. The jerk sauce adds a bit of sweetness and tang with just the right amount of kick. The sides were tasty and complimented the meal rather nicely. The beef patty had a nice, flaky crust filled with flavorful ground beef. Co-owners Phillip and Anthony are always on the premises, making sure that the food is tun up & everything is irie. If you're cruisin' for some jamdown cui-sine in the Baldwin/Windsor Hills area, be sure to stop by Taste Jamaica. read more

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Honestly, I have been craving some delicious jerk chicken for the past few years. I tried so many restaurants around the neighborhood. In my opinion, none of them got it right. Something was always missing. Today, I decided to give Taste of Jamaica a try. After all, what did I have to lose. OMG!Hands down, the best jerk chicken I have tasted in the past two years! This is the real deal; the jerk chicken was absolutely delicious! I found my spot. If you are serious about authentic Jamaican jerk chicken, don't hesitate. I promise you will love it!! read more

If you know, you know. Taste Jamaica has the best porridge, oxtails, ground food, cowfoot soup (all the things)! They know what they're doing and do it like no one else. Flavourful, delicious food with excellent customer service. I hope you guys never close! read more

I came here after driving by and seeing a new Jamaican spot and had to make a Uturn to check it out. As fate would have it, that was the best Uturn I did. I ordered the curry goat, cabbage rice and peas and festival. OMG booommmbbbbb! Love this place, I will be back for the whole menu. The owner Tony is awesome so stop in and show some love. read more

Taste Jamaica - Curry Goat plate - Caribbean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My name is Priscilla la try guy introduce me today to your restaurant by given the first 100 people free food I got the jerk chicken and rice and peas it was delicious I will be back. read more

The owner Tony was very pleasant. They don't currently military discounts but both he and Jerome took good care of me! Much appreciated and the oxtails are delicious! read more

Wow, wow, wow! This is my new favorite Jamaican spot in LA! They've made quite an impression, and I've been back three times this week! The food is cooked to perfection, bursting with flavor, and all the staff is incredibly kind, the restaurant was clean and had a relaxed vibe. We tried their beef patty, jerk chicken, Pineapple ginger juice, Pink lemonade ginger juice, and jerk shrimp pasta. The patty is perfectly flaky with a delightful crunch. The jerk chicken is seasoned to perfection, and the chicken meat is incredibly tender and juicy. The jerk pasta is bursting with flavor, and the shrimp is cooked and seasoned amazingly! The juices were also super refreshing and tasty there a powerful ginger flavor in the pink lemonade! If you're craving some real authentic jamaican food, I definitely recommend this place! read more

Taste Jamaica - Caribbean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I came to get food for my daughter next door but the smell of the seasoned chicken took me straight in! My first time here they were putting up their grand opening sign and I had to try it and let me tell you!! Please come and try there food it's delicious or as the kids say nowadays, it's bussin ! I'll be back! read more

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1st time at Taste Jamaica & it was fire!!! I ordered Oxtail, Rice & Peas, Mac & Cheese, Plantain, & Fried Bread. Everything was sooooo good! I would definitely go back & tell my friends about this place. It was so good I had to do a review on Tiktok. Check it out on tiktok.com/@everythingsblingin read more

If you've driven past the colorful new "Taste Jamaica" sign off Slauson and La Brea and wondered if you should stop--do yourself a favor and pull over next time! The restaurant is super friendly, and the vibes inside are completely irie. We know all the JA rotations around the neighbor, but it's been a long time since I've tasted authentic jerk like this outside of Jamaica. While it's hard for me to find an ackee plate I don't like, this one was pure ackee and saltfish harmony. Wash it down with the Pineapple Ginger-Ade--it is incredible. Even the dumplings and festival, which are normally just starchy add-ons, were so good they could have been a meal and dessert all on their own. Call ahead for pickup at 323-815-1400! read more

I was looking for some West Indian food. It has been a very long time not eating ox tails. The only food I know is my grandmothers excellent cooking back in New York. Ox tails, pigeon peas and rice,curry goat and ackee with bread fruit. And dessert, spice bun and rock cake. She is from Antigua and Barbuda. I chose Taste Jamaica because it was the only restaurant on the Internet with 5 stars. I could only say the food was tasty. It taste more American than West Indian. I had the ox tail dinner. I think,more cabbage would be better and the rice and bean should had more grave and more plantains. The lemonade ginger drink was very delicious. And the ox tails were taste. I will go back again because the price was right and fair. read more

Wonderful energy and tasty oxtails. The portion was hearty! I will be back to try the escovitch.

The food is amazing and really good service. Love Taste Jamaica for bringing authentic Jamaican food to LA. read more

Taste Jamaica - Oxtails, jerk chicken and curry chicken combo plate with rice and peas, plantains and veggies. - Caribbean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The food AUTHENTIC, HOT, and DELICIOUS. The owners/staff were so welcoming and intentional. They checked on us and they made you feel at home. It's a family vibe. It's probably best to take home if you have a bigger party but there is seating that is comfortable. read more

No flavor at all, the chicken was slimy and the oxtail was tough. I paid $38 dollars for a two meat combo and had to toss it out, I would even give it to my dog! Do better. read more

That was super disappointing- paid $17 for a jerk plate and barely any chicken - the little piece of white meat included was dry and over cooked - flavor does not convey jerk to me. I hate when I leave a place and feel like I want my money back. This is a black own business I was rooting...I won't give up on them just yet and will come back to try a few other dishes to see if they redeem themselves. I'm hoping so. read more

Nice vibe. Helpful staff and delicious food! I enjoyed their curry goat plate. Big time YUMMY! read more

I've been meaning to stop in so GLAD I did today!!! Initially wanted white meat jerk chicken sold out so went for oxtails, absolutely DELICIOUS, they had butter beans in the oxtails (loved it) seasoned wonderfully just enough heat that brings spice not burning the palate, rice and peas, cabbage, festival sweet treat, of course can't do without plantain. Will definitely be back to try other dishes!!!! Also got a pineapple ginger which was cold needed no ice sooo good especially on a hot day. read more

I went to the soft opening of this place and the food is sooo delicious! As soon as I walked in the door I was met with an incredible aroma of jerk sauce! The chicken was fire and the beans and rice dish complimented the chicken and vegetables perfectly! This is a great place for Jaimacan food! I'll definitely be back for more! read more

Food was delicious. I had the snapper which was amazing. Staff was very friendly and accommodating.

The food and service was great! The have the best festival I have tasted in any Jamaican restaurant Los Angeles.

The food was disappointing I had a taste for Jamaican food and decided to give this place a shot it was nasty the sauce is sweet kind resembling spicy bbq sauce Jamaican food is not supposed to taste like that I would waste my money here again honestly read more

hands down some of the best jamaican food i've had in a minute. and their staff was so welcoming and nice. we got the jerk chicken plate and the oxtail plate. lentil soup was so good. and of course we had to get some beef patties to go! will be coming back as soon as possible read more

The service was questionable but may have been due an emergency with one of the chefs. They didn't have what I paid for after a long wait, but the manager eventually made it right. The jerk chicken, sauce, and all sides were delicious. I will return when in the area and highly recommend the food after the first try. Better for takeout, not many places to sit. read more

Great service, incredible food, and an amazing atmosphere! From the moment you walk in, it feels like stepping into a family kitchen where everyone is welcome. The energy is warm and inviting, and the staff greets you with smiles from the moment you arrive until you leave. If you're looking for genuine vibes and truly authentic jerk recipes, I highly recommend stopping by Taste Jamaica! read more

Food was amazing loved the ambiance of the place closest thing to tasting like back home I've had in a while. Will definitely be coming to this spot more often feel like I've found a hidden gem. read more

The food was outstanding real authentic Jamaican Food and the service was excellent. I would recommend it to anyone great food and great service. read more