O oxtails red beans and rice and plento everything was very good so oh and a beer ginger beerread more

I ordered the oxtail plate to-go. It was okay, but not particularly memorable. The meat was tender…read moreenough, but I felt like the dish was lacking the bold, savory flavors I typically look for in Jamaican food. The service was good--no complaints there. I called my order in ahead of time and was told it would be about an hour. When I arrived, I only ended up waiting another 5-7 minutes, and once my order was being prepared, the food came out within about 10-15 minutes. The staff was friendly and efficient. The service felt like what you'd expect from a traditional Jamaican restaurant: no frills, just straightforward and to the point. The location itself is small and has that classic Jamaican shack feel. The doors were open, letting in the breeze, and you could smell food cooking on the grill out back. The parking lot is on the smaller side, but it wasn't a major issue for a takeout order. While this isn't my top Jamaican spot in San Diego, I wouldn't rule it out completely. If I was craving Jamaican food and happened to be nearby, I'd consider stopping by again and trying something different from the menu.

Sometimes a hole in the wall is exactly what you want, and Caribbean Taste is that. Every meal is…read moreprepared as though you're going to leave, but everyone is welcome to stay. My permanent date, who has been to Jamaica and pronounced her jerk chicken absolutely authentic. I, who hasn't been to Jamaica, was delighted with the oxtails. As I was working with a plastic fork, there was a bit of using my fingers to pick the meat off the bones, which was completely worth it. She had to caution me to pause, as the quantity of rice and beans is more than any single person should eat in one sitting. Survey. Helpful hint: get a small if you don't want leftovers, but the large will make for a nice lunch the next day. Also, this place gets five stars despite not having sodas on tap. The joint is too small for that amenity, but they do have some Jamaican sodas in a fridge which looked delightful.

Stop by because I was craving some traditional Jamaican breakfast…read more I have been here once or twice and this has been my favorite dish thus far. I ordered the Ackee and salt fish with dumplings. This hit the spot for sure

Curry chicken was dry, plantains tasted like pure oil and was a bit hard to chew cabbage was not…read morenotable. The rice and peas was the only thing good. I wanted to like it but it is a no for me.

I really wanted to love this place since I'm a huge fan of Jamaican food, but this food truck was…read moredisappointing. I was initially turned off by the location, it was very difficult to find. The food truck is parked in a food truck lot, alongside non operational trucks so its easy to miss. There are several different food truck lots on this road so using maps was confusing. We had to circle the street several times before finally locating their truck. We tried not to let the location turn us off, but the food certainly did. We ordered a large jerk chicken which came with rice & peas with plantains. The chicken was large and extra meaty (the kind that is overly pumped with hormones). The flavor just wasn't there, as if it wasn't marinated at all. The rice & peas were bland as well, and lacked that shelly goodness. The icing on the cake was the fact that we ordered a pineapple juice but was given a cucumber juice with 95% crushed ice and 5% actual juice. We tried to go back to exchange but the owner was no where to be found. If you've never had Jamaican food before then you may find this place decent. Definitely not for someone who is familiar with the tastes and true flavors of Jamaican Cuisine.

Sweet Spot Real Jamaican (formerly Rock Steady). Disclaimer: I'm comparing it to my go-to, Island…read moreSpice. Oxtail was solid--flavorful, I'd say like a 4.5/5. Plantains were good, not great, but that's kinda hit or miss anywhere. Rice was solid. Veggies were cool, just could've used a little more flavor. Stewed chicken didn't really hit for me. It had sauce, but the chicken itself was kinda dry on the inside. Didn't really feel "stewed." What I did like--every plate comes with the full combo: plantains, rice, veggies. That's always a plus. Service: Good, Jamaican but good Atmosphere: Great this place is a club at night Would I drive across town for it? Nah. Island Spice still top dog. But this is a solid #2 for sure.

The hubby brought home lunch from this restaurant. I was a bit shocked with the prices. However,…read moreI guess that's just how things are now a days.... What we ordered: * Real Jamaican Jerk Chicken combo - $17.64 * Side Oxtail - $16 The oxtail was DELICIOUS. Just super expensive for a "side" portion. The jerk chicken was a little too spicy for me. So the husband fell on that grenade. The rice was a little on the hard side. However I really enjoyed their cooked cabbage.

Both the owner and cook were great! They were very nice and funny. The food itself was 10/10…read more Reminds me of back home in Florida and when my mom would cook Haitian food for me. Definitely was a great experience and would like to come back again when in San Diego.

I came to this place. It was pretty empty, the first time I came during business hours and it said…read moreit was open they were actually closed. The customer service of the father was really nice and really good, while I believe the mother or the owner didn't have the best customer service. I ordered rice and beans with GOAT and a cream soda. Which they told me they were out of beans so I just got plain white rice, and I can say the flavor of the goat wasn't really good because it didn't have any flavor. The cream soda was flat extremely flat. It tasted like nothing but sugar water. The inside of the restaurant was clean in my opinion, but I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. It doesn't taste like real authentic Haitian food.

The BEST chicken patties. I dip in the spicy BBQ sauce. Jerk chicken is also spectacular, moist,…read moreflavorful, grilled. Everything is high quality, fresh and consistently amazing. I have been eating here for over 5 yrs!!!

I go to the Farmer's Market JUST for their beef patties! Toasted crusts, filled with seasoned (mild…read morespicy) ground beef! And for only $4! They sell fast too! They also have chicken or spinach patties. The owner is super friendly! He always remembers my daughter and me! He and his wife usually work the stall here on Tuesdays at the Farmer's market at Otay Ranch mall.

I decided to place an order for the first time with Clara's kitchen. I was craving mac and greens…read more I came across her on Yelp. OMG , 10/10 !!! Im tearing it up as I type this . So happy I found her on Yelp . As a SD native soul food is hard to find especially ones open later or even on Sundays ! Can't wait to try more of her food ! Thank you !!

I have been looking for soul food everywhere in San Diego. Still never gave it a try until today…read more Decided to treat myself to a birthday treat and came across this page and some great reviews. I ordered the smothered pork Smothered pork chop with my special gravy comes with 2 sides. EVERYTHING WAS DELICIOUS. it's not even an exaggeration. The greens are delectable, the Mac and cheese is so cheesy and flavorful, and the pork chops ARE SO GOOD. The tea is perfectly balanced with tea and lemonade. Will definitely order again. The only downside, if you order through DoorDash, it does take a while but it's well worth the wait. You can't rush greatness! This is FIRE!

I came across Soul Food City on Yelp and decided to give it a try. While it was a bit hard to find…read moredue to its hidden location, the trip was well worth it. The staff were incredibly nice, guiding us through the menu and helping us decide on the two sides with two options meals. When handing us our food, they mentioned and apologized that the mac and cheese was not up to par and encouraged us to come back and try it again. He was right--the mac and cheese was overcooked, but the flavor was still there. I appreciate the honesty. The pork chop, catfish, and chicken wings were seasoned to perfection. The breading was light but crunchy so delicious I wanted to eat all the small crumbs off my plate. The candied yams were flavorful, and the best part for me was the banana pudding. It was the best banana pudding I have ever had. Overall, I had a great experience, and I'll definitely be back to give the mac and cheese another shot and eat more delicious southern food in SD.

Great find in the Lincoln Park area! It's a little hard to find. I was looking for a store front,…read morebut it's just a walk-up window. There are 2 tables outside for seating. The staff is so friendly and was very helpful with the menu. There were sides that weren't on the menu, like the fried okra and french fries. We ended up ordering them as sides for the chicken wings. We also ordered the catfish with mac n cheese and collard greens. For dessert, we got the peach cobbler. Other desserts they have are banana cream pie, strawberry-banana cream pie, and chocolate cake. They all sounded good, but the peach cobbler was highly recommended. The cornbread muffin made it on the order too. All the food was delicious and perfectly seasoned! The catfish and chicken were juicy. The catfish tasted fresh and not too fishy. The mac n cheese and collard greens were the best out of the sides we got. Cornbread and peach cobbler were also very good. The cobbler wasn't too sweet, so I enjoyed it. I'm really glad I found this place on Yelp. I highly recommend giving them a try!