Jamaican Jerk House

Jamaican restaurant · St Claude

Jamaican Jerk House

Jamaican restaurant · St Claude

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4017 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117

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Oxtail, jerk chicken, mac & cheese, corn, and cabbage  

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4017 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117 Get directions

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@bestjerkhouse

$20–30 · Menu

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4017 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117 Get directions

+1 504 441 8905
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$20–30 · Menu

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The Best Restaurants in New Orleans’s Bywater Neighborhood | Eater New Orleans

"Chef Jackie Diaz channels her husband Richard Rose’s Kingston roots at Jamaican Jerk House where the slow stewed oxtail is legend, a deeply flavored ragu served over pasta or with rice and pigeon peas. Then there’s jerk chicken, perfectly spiced and crispy. The same goes for jerk pork or beef ribs, wings, pork chop, burger, or jumbo shrimp, served with sides like Caribbean spiced mac and cheese and fried sweet plantains." - Beth D’Addono

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The Absolute Best Dishes We Ate at New Restaurants in 2023 | Bon Appétit

"A bustling St. Claude Avenue spot turns out an oxtail stew that’s a neighborhood favorite: meat so fall-apart tender it yields from the bone, with fat that balances squishy, chewy, and soft textures and a pepper-forward seasoning that delivers a satisfying kick; served with rice so the sauce coats every bite." - ByBon Appétit Staff & Contributors

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The Best Restaurants of March, According to BA Staff | Bon Appétit

"A bright yellow spot opened by Jackie Diaz and Richard Rose to showcase flavors from Rose’s hometown of Kingston, with dishes that also nod to New Orleans cuisine. The oxtail stew is a must-order: tender, fall-off-the-bone meat with a fatty, squishy-yet-soft texture, punchy pepper-forward seasoning, and a velvety sauce that coats each bite. The dish is bold, lively, and unapologetically seasoned, served with rice and rooted in both Jamaican and NOLA flavors." - ByElazar Sontag

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Where to Eat the Best Caribbean Food in New Orleans | Eater New Orleans

"Chef Jackie Diaz channels her husband Richard Rose’s Kingston roots at Jamaican Jerk House where the slow stewed oxtail is legend, a deeply flavored ragu served over pasta or with rice and pigeon peas. Then there’s jerk chicken, perfectly spiced and crispy. The same goes for jerk pork or beef ribs, wings, pork chop, burger, or jumbo shrimp, served with sides like Caribbean spiced mac and cheese and fried sweet plantains." - Beth D’Addono

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Diamond Cole

Google
This place is a hit! I mean I ate the chicken jerk tacos 3 days in a row. The chicken was spicy, and tender and it came with a jerk queso sauce. The oxtail tacos were good, but be careful of the small bones. The curry chicken was fire as hell, juicy and tender. The plates were plentiful. Really wish I could’ve sat and experienced this place in full, but I had to get back to a seminar for work. The wait is normally 30+ minutes, but because we were first responders and had to get back they looked out for us. I’m literally planning a trip in a couple of weeks just to come back for the tacos.

Donnie Brown

Google
Parking may be an issue, but go early, and you should be good. They sell out, so that should let you know the food is good. The prices are a little high but the portions make it worth it. The jerk chicken comes off the grill and it's good. The oxtail burger is very good. Also the combo plates is a lot of food.

A.B. Barnes

Google
Loved the jerk oxtail and jerk chicken combo with sweet plantains, coconut corn and cabbage. Excellent Jamaican food made by real Jamaicans back in the kitchen. Probably need a better way of taking and getting orders out. You’re basically on your own if you decide to dine in.They had no one working in the floor. Was a bit chaotic because of the large crowds ..

Natalia Burns

Google
This used to be oxtails over rice & peas, coco corn, and sweet plantain. If it weren’t for me having to spend money, I’d have mistaken it for my actual family cooking it. Authentic, corn didn’t stick in my teeth, coconut essence not overbearing, plantain not too soft, oxtail seasoned to perfection & the spice was just right. Pigeon peas instead of kidney is always my preference, and though warned 30 mins, I got my food in 10! Accessible & chill vibe, will be back! Keep our gems safe!

Larry Juane

Google
Never really had authentic Jamaican food before and for this to be my first experience man I got to say I will definitely be back. All the food was seasoned so well and the plate me and my wife got was around $30 however there was plenty to share, we even saved some for left overs. The cabbage had a flavor that I have never experienced before I don’t even like cabbage like that but this right here was the real deal.

RJ Lake

Google
He stood in line and waited for food for a little over an hour. Definitely seems to be a local hotspot. Food is fantastic. But you have to ask if you want my own own, which they didn’t start announcing until after we purchased our food, but the hot is not all of that hot. Fantastic, oxtail the twisted potato salad was bomb Diggity and the sweet plantains were on point. We definitely come here again. Even with that line. And if you’re coming and wanting drinks, they had great specials on the wall posted. We grabbed our food, came to the Chalmette battlefield, and ate under a moss tree.

Cynthia Lamantia

Google
The food was tasty. The Mac and cheese was very good and the cabbage. Got the spicy chicken and it was a perfect heat. Flies in the restaurant and SERIOUSLY loud music(btw, I am not old lol) so decided to get it to go and NO prices on the menu, and the menu says half of chicken…. But it was only two thighs and a drumstick! Also, you cannot get tap water…. You have to buy a bottled water. This blew my mind.

Dee Can

Google
Jamaican Jerk House did not disappoint. I was dying to try this place after the Keith Lee review, as well as other reviews I saw on TikTok. I arrived 10 minutes before they opened, and a line was already forming. You could smell the Jamaican goodness cooking while in line outside. I ordered the Jerk Chicken and Jerk Pork Rib combo. My sides were Rice and Peas, Mac and cheese, cabbage, and I ordered an additional side of Honey jerk Brussels sprouts. My favorite thing to see was all of the spices because some places skimp on the spice. The meat was nice and flavorful and loaded with a delicious smoky taste. Everything I ate was GOOD! I ordered extra jerk sauce. It was kinda sweet and smoky. Very delicious and large portions. I recommend this restaurant for sure if you're in New Orleans. I'm definitely going back on my next trip. I've been to many Jamaican restaurants. When I compare them, this restaurant definitely gave me the most seasoning and flavor. Also served hot and fresh. Go get you some!
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M K.

Yelp
The wait times and lines are worth it - great food, and great vegetarian sides and options. We've both ate there, picked up, and ordered delivery. Not the fastest option but in demand for a reason.
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Frank S.

Yelp
The food is amazing. Also try their mango sweet tea. It's too good. The place is small, can get hot and also be prepared to wait as they're usually pretty busy My go to is the oxtail tacos with the loaded oxtail fries. It's enough food that'll keep you full for the day
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L Jordan D.

Yelp
After hearing all the recommendations I decided to finally give it try. Needless to say every word was true. This food is very good. The amount of rice and peas is ridiculous and I wish there were more peas in this mountain they put in this box. The ribs are tender and not too soft which is a plus for me! They'd get five stars if they had sent the right drink with my order and there were a bit more peas in this rice.

Stephanie S.

Yelp
Hospitality and restaurant service at all levels, from dishwashing to ownership, regardless of income or status, are noble professions. You feed people. You nourish people. You fellowship through food. That pride should be felt by every soul, every guest who enters your restaurant. Jamaican Jerk, when I was there today Saturday at about 220pm-252pm, expressed through its cashier, what's in the US now, typical unkind or unwelcoming you're-another-bore-and-a-bother Jamaican restaurant demeanor. Food can be by its nature unpredictable, but the strongest way to grow profit and community influence is at a minimum, through kindness; at a max, exceptional customer care. Greeting guests, looking at them as they speak to make their request, keeping the lavatory in humane order, giving the correct change, offering a second choice of a first is unavailable, not tilted your head and sighing and looking behind the guest while they speak their request as was done to me... simple kindness is missing here. My change was incorrect. I didn't mention it as I felt more like a bother to the cashier than a patron. I added cash to the tip container, no thank you. The beverage I saw on menu, wasnt available. I wasn't offered a secondary drink option. Food was ok. Served hot. Though my line wait was 30minutes onfe I placed an order the wait thereafter was not even 10 minutes. By ratio comparison to the sides, the rice and peas portion was 4 to 1; oxtails two and several bare bones throughout (possible from a stew style cooking but this doesnt present well). Good sized Oxtails (not the little nubs most other spots across the US serve). There wasn't much "jerk" to the meat but quite tender. In the approximately 3 cups of rice and peas, there were about 5 to 7 peas, literally. Could just advert as rice and that'd be fine. The staff uniformed branded attire and matching colorful decor gives a polished, professional, and cohesive team sense to the establishment. Lavatory visibly unclean. Water instead of soap, was in soap dispenser. No paper hand towels to dry hands. Floor dirty. Doorhandles on both sides of lavatory door visibly dirty and streaked with hand and finger prints. My business was not needed or appreciated. I travel extensively for a living, working the last two decades plus in upscale hospitality. But still, my expectations of baseline kindness are not exclusionary to upscale dining. Hood spots need and deserve consistent hospitality too. You know your numbers are good, but dont rest on your laurels. As we saw in the pandemic, especially in hospitality, one day the parking spaces and tables are full, the next day, ghost town. Having decent food helps maintain viability, but healthy hospitality is what nurses and endures your profits and your days beyond business plans and dreams. It doesn't make business or general sense to not be overtly kind. For if all else plummets, and it can, the people will hold you up, for how you treated them in the past, not for your oxtails or chicken. At a minimum when someone comes in or to the counter, a greeting should be the minimum.
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LaVonna V.

Yelp
We walked in and about 30 minutes after they opened on a Tuesday and they were pretty steady. the amazing being behind the counter was super friendly and helped us order and kept us with the time window of what was happening just felt really good in there. Portions were amazing.
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Darnell S.

Yelp
Hands down the best beef rib I've ever had. To be honest I think it was the first. That rib was fire, rice and peas and fried Cabbage. The max and cheese was different almost like spaghetti Mac flavorful and creamy. The wings were on point and the jerk chicken pasta was fire will be back next time I'm in town. Service was decent they have a very thick accent so listen closely to what is been said. They also have inside seating but everything with be plated To-Go

Mehl M.

Yelp
i ordered my food online so that I wouldn't have to wait so long, it said my food would be ready at 1pm. I enter the restaurant at 12:48pm.. my food was ready when I walked in I didn't know until I seen him grab the plate and bag it 28 minutes after it had been sitting there.. I told cashier (the dark skin dude with the twist) the plate been sitting up there since I entered the restaurant and it had to be cold. He shrugged his shoulders and went on his way.. needless to say the food was cold and I won't be back. Customer service sucks!
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Teneha B.

Yelp
OK OK OK. Why didn't someone tell me??? There's a Jamaican - Jerk - House... Near me... In one of my FAV areas, THE MARIGNY... OK NOW that I know, here we go!!!! Sooooo where shall I start??? At the beginning? OK... Well, I LOVE Jamaican Jerk Sauce. In the past, I've eaten it on bread, on toast, on fries, hamburger meat... I mean, I'd love to carry it around in my purse like some folks do hot sauce... But I don't carry a purse but a fanny pack, so that wouldn't work. At anyrate, you get the point, I'm bout that sauce. So, to find a place to get that JERK, omg!!! I'm stoked. OK enough of that, on to the review... The place really blends in with the neighborhood and if quickly passing by, even with the vivid green and yellow exterior, you may pass it up. Butttttttt I promise you this, once you visit and eat, you'll NEVER casually pass it up... Your eyes will forever be trained to spy it out. I stopped in with a friend for lunch and initially, I had settled on JUST getting DAT JERK SAUCE and drizzling it on e'erything on my plate. But to my EXCITED SURPRISE, there was an impossible JERK burger on the menu. And you already know, ya girl grabbed that thing up without hesitancy... Can you say QUICK, FAST & in a HURRY!!! The impossible JERK burger was on a toasted, buttery bun, it fit perfectly in my grasp; and I was able to hold with just one hand. I'm not a cook or a chef, but I could tell it had been marinated in that wonderful jerk sauce that I just talked about. It came dressed with red onions & pickles. The jerk sauce marinated burger was succulent, tasty, filling & finger licking good. On first glance, I thought I was going to need some MORE jerk sauce, tuh, NOT SO!!! The burger was so good; every single bite was moist and flavorful. The plate came with a side of fries, but I opted to pay a small difference and get cabbage, I love fries, but give me that PLANT PROTEIN please. The cabbage had a tiny little kick to it, not too hot that it was not tolerable but the kick was indeed there and indicative of Jamaican Jerk. I also got a rum punch to go with my meal, it was massive in size, larger than I expected. It was the perfect compliment to my meal. It was large enough, I had to carry it with 2 hands. Guess I needed three hands, one for the burger & 2 for the drink. I dined with a friend, she got the jerk corn and wings. They looked just as scrumptious as my burger, and I have second hand information that supports these findings. Entering the facility, it was quaint inside, but there's about 6 tables and if I remember correctly, each table had 2 chairs on each side. Plenty of space for dining or waiting. Don't be put off if you see a few too many folk in the restaurant, like I said the space is quaint... But as quickly as they come in, they go out. As I waited for our food, I witnessed some folks place phone orders, some, such as myself, order and wait, some order and leave, but return to pick up the food; and then others dine in; lots of foot traffic to be seen. As I waited for our food, I noticed a gentleman & a woman come out and greet people in the restaurant, me included. I later found out they were the owners.I personally found this to be a great touch. I don't know if that's something they do on a regular basis, I can attest to that fact THAT WHILE I WAS THERE, I witnessed this feat. Hats off to them for that. Street parking is the call for the day. Pricing was fair for the market and the quality of the food. Staff was helpful. I'll be back!!!
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Trey L.

Yelp
Solid spot, everything was seasoned well including the Brussel sprouts. I got the Jerk Chicken and jerk shrimp with Jamaican Mac and Brussel sprouts. You get a whole leg quarter and two skewers of shrimp with a sweet sauce I poured on top of everything. Want to eventually get back and try the Oxtails, salmon, brisket among some other things.

Judy W.

Yelp
Staff is friendly, and the food was quite good. The Jerked chicken was tender, juicy, and well seasoned but not scorching hot with peppers. Really liked the jerk sauce. Decor is scarce and music was a little on the loud side, but I came for the jerk...well satisfied. Prices were great at lunch,and you will leave full. 5 on food 5 on staff 4 on decor and music
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Tray S.

Yelp
Beef ribs and oxtails are huge, delicious and oh so tender definitely come here. Stay away from yawdi
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Cameron G.

Yelp
SHORT STORY Casual place serving Jamaican food. To go and dine in. Food is fresh and hot when you get it. It's pretty expensive but the Service was good and you get a good amount of food. It was also pretty Spicy and I like spicy food so not sure if you can adjust. Street parking only. Only issue I wish they gave me 2 breads for all the pasta they gave!!! LONG STORY Finally got a chance to try just went with jerk shrimp and pasta dish. Luckily found a spot close to the front of the building. Got inside and notice it was actually bigger than I thought it would be. There were lights and reggae music playing, tables and a bar area. There were a few people in line and a few waiting for orders. There was actually a lot to choose from on the menu but I love shrimp and had a taste for it. The girl at the register was patient and wasn't rude or didn't act like she didn't wanna be there so that was a plus. After ordering, we sat for about 10-15 minutes during this time a lot of call in orders were being picked up. Soon after the food was ready. I was surprised to see the shrimp on the skewer instead of in the pasta . But the pasta and shrimp were HOT both to the touch and spicy! Which I didn't mind. I still used the hot sauce which was even hotter. Still wish they gave me 2 breads with the pasta I will go back when I'm craving Jamaican food.

Karen R.

Yelp
Food was great. Jamaican food is a bit spicy and this one hit the spot. If you're looking for quick service, flavored food and nice portion this is your spot.
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Steven B.

Yelp
The driest jerk chicken I have ever had. The curry was absorb up by the rice so you can imagine how that ended up.
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Jay C.

Yelp
Jamaican Jerk House, oh my where do I start. Ok first I ordered the chicken breast only because I saw it comes pre cut to make it easier to eat with the rice. THE RICE!!!! Very good just enough hint of spices to compliment the chicken. The chicken is spicy but no overpowering. Of course this is why we order JERK for the spices right. Cabbage was surprisingly good, these folks know how to cook followed by the potato salad to even put all your taste buds. I didn't have the chance to order the juice but I heard it's really good.
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Arlisia S.

Yelp
Errrthing about this is good!! Portion size is Top Tier. Definitely will be returning with friends!!
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Jolene G.

Yelp
The oxtail pasta - 1 Me - 0 I am defeated in the best way possible. Flavor on 100. Spice level is perfect. The pasta itself, creamy. Oxtails, tender. The plate is heavy! You need to eat this!
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Alan P.

Yelp
Great food and traditional Jamaican cooking , kind of small and cozy but they have a great turnover and well worth the trip to the bywater
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Anthony N.

Yelp
Food is good but when ordering Uber eats they take a ridiculous amount of time! Most places have a food delivery service section in which the drivers can grab the food and go but the drivers have to wait in a line that is all the way to the door. Consequently the food is cold when it arrives. Due to this, I order much less frequently than I would like to. Multiple drivers will also see the long line and cancel the pickup. Only order delivery from here if you have a large abundance of time to wait. very disappointing that they don't have a better system.
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Don M.

Yelp
I like the decor and location. Food was a little lackluster. I found it to be salty for the sake of being salty.

Rolanda J.

Yelp
Overly excited to visit there especially on the same day as influencer Keith Lee! I'd rate this 10/10 more like 1000/1000
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My Dao N.

Yelp
Recommend? Yesssss. This is NOT a vegan establishment. However, the food I got were. I went twice within 3 days cause well... I had to. I tried their jerk wings and their impossible burger. For sides I had the cabbage and the sweet plantains. Mango tea is the way to go here. The jerk wings came with 4 wings and 2 sides. I think for the price point they could've thrown in like an extra couple of wings because the non-vegan oxtail had a lot. Nonetheless where am I gonna get Jamaican food in this city The wings came on a bed of rice and peas. The sides I chose were sweet plantains and cabbage. I found the rice to be a bit dry but everything else was super delicious. The wings had a nice jerk spice, but I think it could use a bit more heat so that it tingles a little. It is made of soy protein wrapped around a sugarcane stick. Here's what to expect: the protein itself is a bit soft on the inside, not thick and dense like actual chicken; the seasoning is good but is missing some smokiness I think and a bit more heat; and it comes with a sweet sauce on the side. The cabbage was very well seasoned. I'm usually not a fan of cabbage, but I'm so glad I gave this one a shot. The sweet plantains were rightfully chosen so they caramelized nicely. I had the impossible burger on a different day. It comes with 1 side. Naturally I had the cabbage again. Yes, I got cabbage with my burger. I don't care what you say but the cabbage is THAT good. The burger itself had a really good spice going on. But PLEASE if you are watching your sodium intake then tread very carefully. The salt content in the burger was almost too much to bear. I would try it again to see if it was just an off day, but it's kind of pricey when I could get the wings that I enjoyed more.

Natasha D.

Yelp
My meal was delish! I had the jerk chicken/ shrimp Combo plate. The meats sat on a bed of rice. The two sides were cabbage and sweet plantains. The rice itself lacked flavor but the jerk seasoning from the Chicken/ shrimp helped out. Mu friend had the jerk chicken pasta, also Very good!!!!!!
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Katlyn S.

Yelp
Fast service, good vibes and FIRE FOOD. Will be coming back, I want to try everything on the menu
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Marlene H.

Yelp
The food was excellent The portion sz was absolutely enormous I enjoyed every bite I ordered the oxtails dinner
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Amber S.

Yelp
Jerk chicken: 10/10 Potato salad: 10/10 I love that it is a yellow potato salad and has SPICE Corn: 10/10 love the flavor and warmth- my favorite thing I ordered Rice and peas: 7/10 I wish there were more peas in the rice, could have had more moisture Plantains: 9/10 nothing out of the ordinary but done well and a staple Cabbage: 10/10 flavorful
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DD D.

Yelp
I stopped in for lunch based on a recommendation. OMG. The food was absolutely awesome. Everything was excellent. The jerk chicken was tender and seasoned to perfection. It came with sauce on the side in a tiny container as an option. I dipped a piece of chicken in it to try it out. I didn't really like it. It tasted like waffles or syrup, too sweet for my liking, so I continued eating the chicken without the sauce, which was divine. The rice and peas was flavorful. Both the twisted potato salad and the Caribbean mac and cheese were chef's kiss. The cherry on top was the mango tea. It was perfectly blended with the right amount of sweetness. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal. The lobby was painted in traditional Caribbean colors and felt so warm and inviting. The vibe in the restaurant was very cheerful. I received friendly and great customer service. I will be returning.

Kimberly W.

Yelp
Let me start by saying the food is good! Now..... the customer service and communication and consistency of this restaurant is poor!!!! The staff is extremely overworked and low patience!!! They don't attempt to accommodate either; when I've placed my ordered and shared that it wasn't right; it was an oh well. The delivery services are never on either! The kitchen doesn't prepare enough sides, it's like by midday they are out of many things. I didn't like the service at all. But the potato salad is good when they have it. I've chosen to not support this place anymore due to the nasty service and treatment from the hostess.
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William E L.

Yelp
Excellent food! Yummy! I had the ox tails with cabbage and potato salad. Never disappoints!

Carrie S.

Yelp
Delicious. I am here from Florida visiting my bff and we had the oxtail tacos and the shrimp tacos. 10 out of 10.

Madame R.

Yelp
A real gem located on St. Claude, family friendly environment with great customer service. Because the orders are coming in, the wait time is a little longer than normal depending on when you arrive but it's worth the wait as the food is amazing!!
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George P.

Yelp
You will receive big portions and the food is authentic and fantastic. I highly recommend trying this spot if you enjoy Jamaican food.

T J.

Yelp
Tried the ox tacos and they were delicious!!! Great customer service and lots of food. I will definitely be returning.
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juan j.

Yelp
I have officially found the best Jamaica spot in New Orleans, hands down. This food was excellent. The oxtails were super tender. You can pull it apart with a fork and a plastic fork. The mac and cheese was great, but that potato salad was ridiculous. It had some Jamaican spices in it. The vibe in the restaurant was excellent the customer service was also good. I would recommend this place to anyone.
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Von W.

Yelp
I decided to take advantage of the BOGO jerk chicken special that was advertised on instagram. I also ordered the oxtail tacos because I had been dying to try them. My son also wanted some birria tacos, and these were the closest thing to that. So, the main reason I dropped in was to try the jerk chicken. Surprisingly, the chicken was on the dryer side, which was odd because thighs are the fattiest and juiciest part of the chicken. The chicken had a smoky flavor, but it wasn't any better than what my brother-in-law prepares when he grills for us. I was really expecting my tongue to tingle. It was fine, but it didn't meet my expectations. The cabbage was disappointing. I make better cabbage, my mother makes better cabbage...probably most households in N.O. make better cabbage. The cabbage had no flavor. If that's how they make it in Jamaica, then they need to stop and make it the way we do in N. O. I've never had good rice and peas. This includes times I've spent in Jamaica and New York. Solely based on my experience, rice and peas has no flavor. It doesn't even taste like they season the rice with salt when boiling it. The corn, on the other hand, was one of the highlights of the meal. It was delicious! Buttery, creamy, well-seasoned. I should've ordered a double portion. I also should've poured that corn sauce over my rice. I paid $8 for the meal since it was on special, the chicken and two sides (cabbage, corn). Had I paid the normal price of $16, I would've been upset. It's just not worth that much. Another highlight were the oxtail tacos. They were seasoned, juicy and flavorful. The honey brussels were also good, but some restraint with the glaze would've been welcomed. They were quite rich. Oxtail tacos - 9/10 Coco corn - 9/10 Honey brussels - 8/10 Jerk chicken (leg quarter) - 7/10 Cabbage - 5/10 Rice and peas - 3/10 Customer service was ok, nothing to write home about. I didn't receive a welcome. The male cashier just looked at me, so I guess that meant "what would you like to order?" The female worker was a little better when she handed me my order and gave an appropriate response to my thank you. Both of them had no energy, and it was only 1:30. The restaurant had only been open for two hours. I'll be back, but only if I'm in the area.
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Alvin F.

Yelp
I can't tell you how the food is because I never got it. Ordered online for pickup and waited in the restaurant for an hour and fifteen minutes. Asked them about my order serveral times and never got a clear answer. Eventually someone told me the brown stew chicken was spoiled and that was why it wasn't out. I told them to give me whatever they had but I need to know how long it will be. About ten minutes after this I told them I'd have to leave if they couldn't tell me how long it would be. They told me I could leave so I did. I guess I'll be disputing the transaction with my bank and wasting even more time. To be clear I ordered my food at 5:30, went to pickup at 6:07, and ended up giving up at 7:15. Food is probably good but they are completely overwhelmed.
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Jay C.

Yelp
First time trying this place. It was really good for the good size portions but a little pricey.
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Cierra L.

Yelp
Finally found some time to try this place. So first things first, looking at the menu I was sooo undecided on what to get. It was between the ribs and the jerk chicken. I decided to go with the ribs. I've never had rice and peas so I was unsure of what I was in store for. The rice and peas were good but I didn't really care it it. The macaroni was ok and I'm upset because all the reviews said how good they are and I'm a macaroni-holic, so I definitely need to try again. The rib was good but better the next day. I didn't really get the jerk flavor from it so I probably should have gotten a side of jerk sauce. My mom tried the plantain and jerk salmon. The plantain were good and also very sweet. I'm not big on plantains but they surprised me. The jerk salmon was seasoned very well as well as the pasta. I'm sure that the pasta was even better the next day. All in all I'm definitely paying this place another visit. I want the salmon and shrimp tacos so bad!

Chris N.

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The way I am fighting for my life to stay awake!! The service was top notch. Found them to be friendly and fast. The rum punch. That's it. GET IT. You'll feel like you're on the island. Now the food. The FOOD!! The curry goat was fire. Please put it on your permanent menu. We also got the chicken which was delicious. The sides -- Brussels sprouts and Mac. I'll get it every time. AND THE PORTIONS WERE UNREAL.
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IKendy S.

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Huge portions of great flavored food. Expect to wait whenever you place your order, believe me it's worth the wait. The restaurant is spacious if you're looking to dine inside or outside.
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Shalon P.

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Heard so much about this place. I finally went and had the brown stew chicken. It didn't have as much gravy as I'd like but the flavor was decent. I tried another day and got the oxtail pasta. That was really good. So rich. Do not plan on doing anything after eating it. You'll be so sleepy. Lol And they give you a LOT!

Josh T.

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First off, the service was exceptional. The food was really flavorful, the chicken and the steamed cabbage were very good, but the macaroni was way too heavy for my liking. The prices were above average. But all in all a good stop to get a bite of jerk.
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Torrey L.

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The rum punch was delicious! I had to get a second one. Oxtail pasta was also yummy. I know we'll be back because my husband loves this place!
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Daniel G.

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Okay everyone knows I am picky. This place had the BEST Mac n cheese and steamed cabbage that I have had in my entire life!! Since I am older than dirt, 59, that is saying something . Got jerk wings which were good. The rice is meh but I am going back before I leave New Orleans to get more of the cabbage and Mac n cheese. Superb!! Service was fine as well. Ten out of ten stars

Eleisha S B.

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The food was great. The place was packed but the people were nice! The neighborhood spot will definitely be a go to.

Nicole W.

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The food was well seasoned and had perfect sized portions for the price. The only thing was the chicken was a bit dry. I definitely will go back to try the other items on their menu.
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donielle s.

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Food is always delicious! Favorites are the jerk pasta, Ox Tails and Salmon. Our go to spot for jerk!!

Diletia J.

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I went to Jamaican Jerk House for the first time. I ordered the oxtail and jerk shrimp with macaroni and cheese and potato salad. The food was Delicious and the service was great. The restaurant was very clean and nice music playing love this place and will definitely be back.
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Mckenzie P.

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I love this place. It gives me Real Jamaican vibes with the decor. I've eaten the jerk chicken, jerk shrimp, brown stew chicken, and curry chicken. It's a bit pricier than the average Jamaican place but the food is delicious. Mac and cheese, corn, and cabbage, is amazing! Rum punch isn't great, I wouldn't order again.
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Tony L.

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This unique restaurant in New Orleans is the best Jamaican food I ever had in my life! Flavorful, huge portions, and definitely worth the price. 1. Meat pie - This is one of the top 5 meat pies I have put in my mouth so far. The dough was thin, but flaky enough for the perfect chew and the spices was hitting! 2. OX tail with rice & peas, sweet plantain, and Caribbean Mac- the OX tail just broke apart without ease, which is just how I like it. This is THE BEST OX tail by so far. No question ask. The rice and sided complimented the flavor profile of the tender OX tail. 3. Combination plate combo (beef riblet & jerk chicken) with jerk coco corn, twisted potato salad, and rice & peas - Hands down the best beef riblet and jerk chicken I've ever stuffed in my mouth. To me, it is worthy of eating again. Overall, this place is to die for and I'll definitely be coming back! It is worth the drive, even though the roads sucks and the surrounding area looks intriguing. https://www.jamaicanjerkhouse.com/ 4017 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117 #neworleansla #LamChopOnTheGeaux #jamaicanjerkhouse