The Jerk Pit

It was after 6pm on a Friday, and had a hankering for Caribbean cuisine; after looking up a few spots, decided to drive out to The Jerk Pit in College Park. Without traffic, it’s a quick 25-minute drive from the District. Additionally, it was great to pull up and see that they have plenty of parking. Surprisingly, there was no wait to order. There are a couple of options to order-you can order the traditional way with the cashier or opt for self-order from the tablet at the counter. Also they accept many forms of tender-cash, card, Apple Pay, and even Zelle. We ordered the Combo Entree: Smoked jerk chicken (they offer the option of white, dark, or mixed) and oxtail, brown stew chicken, rice and peas, steamed cabbage, macaroni and cheese, and plantains. Quick note: each entree comes with your choice of two sides, and there are several sides to choose from (see the picture of the menu). Also, everything is reasonably priced (the combo entree of jerk chicken and oxtail was $23.00-a steal of a deal). We decided to stay and dine at the restaurant; they offer multiple indoor and outdoor seating options, including dining on the front porch, outside patio with umbrellas, and indoors with an extra dining room in the rear. No frills; however, the location is spacious and offers clean, well-lit restrooms. Lastly, they recently added a second location in the Adam’s Morgan neighborhood for those who prefer a location in the District. Definitely will return- bye for now ;) Food review: Jerk chicken 5/5 smokey, moist, with a kick of heat (bonus: they put a side of jerk sauce in the bag :)) Oxtail 4/5 tender, flavorful; could have been hotter temperature-wise Brown stew chicken 4/5 tender, well seasoned with carrots and potatoes; could have been hotter temperature-wise asked for extra brown stew sauce and received two large sauces :) Rice and peas 3/5 on the dry side; however, the addition of the brown stew gravy made it softer and fluffier Macaroni and cheese 6/10 cheesy but not the star of the sides Steamed cabbage 4/5 tender with a savory flavor Plantains 5/5 hot (temperature-wise), crispy on the outside and soft and sweet in the middle Takeaways: Order in advance; given that this was our first visit, we decided to order at the restaurant for the in-person experience. However, strongly recommend calling ahead to order (there is a wait); we enjoyed Jamaican beers and the aromatic scent of smoked, jerk chicken on the patio for a cool 30 minutes.

A Rollercoaster of Flavors and Frustrations at The Jerk Pit My recent visit to The Jerk Pit in College Park, Maryland, was a true mixed bag – a tantalizing glimpse of what could be, marred by significant service and order accuracy issues. From the moment I pulled up, the sight of a bustling parking lot and a lively queue of patrons ignited a spark of excitement. This, I thought, was the unmistakable sign of a culinary gem, a public institution for authentic Jamaican fare, drawing a diverse crowd. I placed my order, number 193, at 9:18 PM, settling in with eager anticipation. As the minutes ticked by and I watched numerous other customers receive their meals, my initial excitement began to wane. By 9:43 PM, my patience had worn thin, and I politely inquired about my order. The hostess, commendably professional and courteous throughout, immediately went to investigate. She returned with an update – a brief discussion with what appeared to be a lead chef revealed they were out of pigeon peas, an easily resolvable issue. I agreed to substitute with white rice, and was assured my meal would be ready in just 10 more minutes. Finally, at approximately 9:50 PM, my food was handed over, and I rushed home, eager to savor what I hoped would be a delicious Jamaican feast. However, my excitement quickly turned to profound disappointment. Upon opening the container, I was met with a perplexing sight: wings and macaroni, items I absolutely did not order. The most egregious omission, however, was the large order of oxtails, a premium item I had specifically paid an extra $5 for, nowhere to be found. Essentially, I paid for an order I didn't receive and was left with food I never requested. Considering the significant cost of oxtails, this was not just disappointing, but frankly infuriating. It felt like a substantial investment yielded nothing but a mix-up. It's clear The Jerk Pit boasts a significant following, and my singular experience might be an anomaly. However, as a first-time customer, being shortchanged and having my time wasted in such a manner leaves a sour taste. So, the quintessential question: would I return? Surprisingly, despite the frustrating ordeal, I find myself willing to give The Jerk Pit another chance. The accidental macaroni I received, despite not being what I ordered, was undeniably delicious. And the wings, while intensely spicy, were packed with excellent flavor. These unexpected culinary bright spots hint at the potential for truly great food, making me wonder if my experience was simply a fluke in an otherwise well-regarded establishment. My hope is that on a future visit, the kitchen's execution can match the deliciousness of their accidental offerings, and I can finally enjoy the oxtails I initially sought.

The curry tofu has me in a choke hold here. Wonderful flavor. Comes with rice and peas and veggies (cabbage, green beans, corn). The tofu are like square sponges that soak up all the curry but also has a crunchy outer coating. I normally order pick up through door dash. I will say... the wait times can be horrendous but I'm patient for good food. I ordered through doordash yesterday at 11:40am. It stated my order would be ready by 12pm. I get there by around 1205 and didnt get my order until 1230. I tried the plantains for the first time yesterday as well but they were ok. A little chewy but good to dip into the sauce. I've had better plantains. If you're a patient person that likes a good curry sauce, I would say it's worth the wait.

Be mindful that the pepper shrimp is served cold. It will come in a ziplock bag and you will have to heat it yourself. Other than that the food is good.

VERY RUDE PLACE!!! I witnessed the terrible treatment of a doordash employee today. The dasher went into the location to pick up the food and confirmed the order and placed it in the vehicle. The dasher realized she had a FLAT TIRE clearly not her fault. After much frustration and tears shed from the girl about not knowing what to do, multiple employees berated her to the point of her sobbing. One employee drove past her and said “i am reporting you to doordash” and when she responded she had a flat tire they drove off. Report her for what?? Having a flat tire?? Next, another employee whom she asked for help berated her until she was left to fix the tire on her own and leave. This is terrible treatment of another human being, show kindness. Without doordash you wouldn’t have as many orders as you do. This may be the woman’s only source of income and you berated her over something she could not control. I can only assume how you treat customers and other employees. She was a young woman around the age of many who live in the College Park area. Show sympathy and kindness. She was not forcing anyone to help her, she was at loss of words for what to do.

I went with a friend and we were both blown away by how flavorful everything was. The spices and seasonings tasted so authentic, and the portions were generous. The staff were warm and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better.

This place had a decent reputation and reviews so I decided to give them a shot, starting with the customer service which feels like the cashier is annoyed at you for making an order, not to mention that the place looks like it hasn't been cleaned in months, even the menus have a layer of grease on them. Then the food itself, it had a good flavor but if I get an immediately upset stomach after having it.... well god knows what kind of cleaning setup they have in the back. I'll be calling the PG county health department to get an inspection going. Absolutely do not recommend.

This was $32 dollars of oxtails. That’s all I’m going to say. A joke is an understatement in this economy. I don’t mind paying whatever the price is.. but this is so discouraging from wanting to support. I even ordered and paid for extra because I was trying to stretch the meal. Almost $50 dollars later, here we are. *le sigh*

Been coming for over 10 years. I see the growth They deserve 5 stars. Lawd de sarl fish nice bad. Very consistent. Gwarn up No picture day because me couldn't wait fe eat. Love from

Some folks I knew, visited this spot and put in an order for me. I wanted to try a beef patty (mild), coco bread and festival and was informed they had no mild beef patty nor any festival. So, I had to settle for a spicy beef patty instead. Soon after, I was informed it wouldn't not be spicy. Well, that was good to know. I trusted what was said. However, for those expecting a spicy beef patty, they might be disappointed as this didn't have a kick to it, as It was mild. I did notice the patty was rather flat like they skimped on the meat inside, but it still tasted good, so I am glad I got two. I placed one of the beef patties in between the coco bread, which was still warm, but the bread was not easy to peel apart. In conclusion, since this was a carry-out order, I was still satisfied with what I got but may try some place a bit different next time. 3.5 stars.

I called in my order, and there was still a long wait once I arrived. When I asked how much longer it would be, the lady had an attitude. Oh, and my shoes were sticking to the floor. Won't be returning.

Have a craving for some Jamaican food? Try the Jerk Pit; it was so good. I was so hungry; I didn't even take pics. I had the brown stew chicken with vegetables and a side of cocoa bread. So good The service is okay, and the building is large with amble parking and colorful Jamaican vibes & decor. The place could be a bit cleaner. That would be my one con. Nonetheless, I know there are nights that the grill outside is on loud reggae music playing, and crowds of people there dancing and enjoying themselves in a lounge/club atmosphere.

Food is delicious but you WILL wait a minimum of 45-60 minutes. Both times I picked up food to carry out - I waited about 90 minutes. Ordering ahead doesn't help, in fact, I don't recommend it b/c it's the same wait you'd have if you're whist walking in. Good food but sheesh.

Good food and service. The patties were really delicious. My faves included the beef and jerk chicken patty. I ordered a variety of dishes and they were all really good. The jerk chicken, oxtail and chicken soup were all great choices and good portions. Very busy on the night I went in and a ton of take out orders. There is ample seating inside, though I can see it getting congested on a busy night. The inly thing I didn't love is the hidden entrance to enter and exit- be very careful. Easy to miss the entrance and when exiting make sure traffic is completely clear.

I adore this spot! Not to far and good quality food. My only slight issue is the wait time. When I first came here, I didn't order ahead and the wait was long considering the time I showed up. I learned my lesson and ordered ahead for a pickup around 12:30pm on a Tuesday. Purposefully got there at 1pm and there were probably five others. It took another 45 mins. I say this is a slight improvement since I've never had an issue with service or food quality. Keep up the good work!

So good my favorite place to get Jamaican food I love the jerk chicken from the grill just like Jamaica if you know you know! The snapper is good also! Order in advance to kill your wait though.

Everything about the Jerk Pit is great and if you are headed there plan ahead the food is that good.

100% recommend the jerk pit! Food is amazing , but be prepared for a long wait. I ordered the oxtail and jerk chicken combo and was given a buzzer and told 25 min wait. I decided to walk around outside and saw the chicken on the grill - my 1st sign that the food was going to be amazing! There's lots of seating inside and out, so I waited outside to enjoy the weather. Once my buzzer went off, I went back in to get my food. Customer service was pretty good. I enjoyed the food, the ambiance, and can at least appreciate that they were honest about the wait from the beginning.

It's a nice place but I've had better food from other establishments. I ordered the 3 meat platter with sides. The curry chicken is good. The jerk chicken was a little dry. The brown stew chicken was a "Take it or Leave it" situation. The rice and peas were drier than a sun beaten cactus. It was hard to consume it. I had to mix gravy from the brown stew chicken to moisten it. The cabbage was fairly good. Again, I've had better at other establishments. I was not fond of the Pineapple Ginger Drink as it was super duper strong to the point that after a sip is swallowed, there is a strong burst of ginger that burns afterwards. It's so strong that it burns your nose and throat. I love both pineapples and ginger but this combination (for me) was not working. The homemade ginger beer was good. If ginger has to hit hard, then the g-beer is where it should be prominent. The service was good although we had to wait a good while for our order to be ready. There is lot of things to look at upon entering. Lots of positive messages, Patios, and art. All in all, it's an "Eh, as long as I'm here, I guess I'll order something," restaurant.

This is a hidden gem. The white house on the hill. I walked in ordered on the kiosk. I got the oxtail and jerk chicken combo with choice of two sides and an order of plantains for 30 bucks with tip. Took a seat and waited. The gentleman behind the counter was nice and made everyone feel like family sitting in granny's living room. My to go container was piled high. I received a jerk leg quarter and a pile of oxtail along with steamed veg and rice and peas. The food is the real deal authentic Jamaican cooking. Seasoned to perfection. The jerk had the kiss of smoke from the outdoor wood/charcoal grill. The oxtails tender, juicy and flavorful. The rice and peas with a kiss of coconut milk rice so fluffy. This will be a go to spot whenever Im in the area. The entrance is in the back. Im not from the area so GPS had me taking the highway exit just past. Look for the Jamaican colored fence and turn in. You won't be disappointed

As someone who has had this restaurant on their radar for a while my recent experience has left me really disappointed with this business. There was a going away party at church and we wanted to have some food catered from The Jerk Pit. I went in person a week before the event to place an order for the food that was confirmed by the staff and paid for in advance. It was not a small amount of money either. I confirmed with the cashier that I could come pick the food up in a week's time at 11:30AM. A lot of people that were coming to the reception were really excited because we like Jamaican food and others were excited to try it for the first time. The morning of the event my sister went with the receipt to pick up the order at 11:30AM and was first told that the order wasn't ready. This then turned to "oh we don't have a history of the order". Then it turned into "well we only have one of the items ready" and my sister was told that she would have to wait for the rest of the items to prepared (which going by the other reviews on here could have taken time she didn't have to wait). One of the owners came out and apologized to my sister saying this happened due to some miscommunication and that the charges would be reversed by the manager the next business day, but as the customer this was EXTREMELY FRUSTRATING especially because it doesn't seem like there was a straight story as to why the order wasn't fulfilled. I had to leave where I was to run to Costco to buy already prepared food at a third of the price of this order. We had a tight deadline to have everything set up and the order not being ready in time put that in jeopardy. Because of this experience, I will not be buying food from this business in the future. A couple of people who attended the reception heard what happened and said that this place is notorious for this kind of thing which is disappointing especially since this could have introduced a lot of future customers to your restaurant. ----- Lisa, thank you for your response. Your staff let me know that you would call tomorrow but I appreciate the prompt response to my review. When I originally placed the order with Stacey on June 1st I asked if I could pick up the order when the restaurant opens at 11AM. She said it would be better to come at 11:30AM as it would give you all time to make sure the order was ready. My sister was there until 11:52 which is the time I decided to go to Costco and texted her so she would not have to continue waiting at the restaurant while they tried to find a solution. Bottom line, the food was not prepared or ready on time as evidenced by Shanice, the morning cashier's response. Since the promised services were not rendered, I look forward to receiving my full refund. Thank you.

Almost missed the entrance for this place. It's hidden--a hidden gem! We ordered at the counter and was told the wait would be about 30 minutes. There were 7 of us so it was a reasonable wait time. There isn't a lot of seating available, but we were lucky to find some tables. There's also outdoor seating, but it was too hot that day. 4/5 Jerk Wings - this was originally my order, but traded with my bf. Wings were well-seasoned and came with a delicious dipping sauce. 4/5 Beef Patties - flaky shell, yummy filling. I dipped these in the jerk wing sauce lol. 5/5 Oxtail - originally my bf's order. He said it was too much work with all the oxtail bones. I was happy to trade because omg, the flaaavor was so good! I've been craving more ever since. It's just so far from where we live. I believe they're opening another location in Adams Morgan which is closer to us so I hope it opens soon!

I was excited to try this place. I ordered half chicken white meal with two portions of steamed veggies and a side salad. Order was missing the side salad. Chicken was extremely dry and burnt so bad that parts were inedible. Steamed veggies were fine, what I would've expected. Sauce was very good. For$20 I expected better.

My plantain so good My jerk was smoked and so good Rice & peas absolutely! My boyfriend put me on and I'll definitely be back

AN UNFORGETTABLE MASTERPIECE! I ordered the jerk tofu, rice and peas, and callaloo, WOAH! I didn't even make it to my veggie patty because my entrée was so good. I also added my sister's food for reference she was, SPEECHLESS. There's a bit of a wait because of how much care they put into the food. They actually grill outside!!!!! The homemade sorrel was worth every penny too. Hurry up and buy!

Food is authentic and delicious . Never disappointed. Real Jamaican food and I'm a real Jamaican so you can take my review to the bank!!

When I say I LOVE their food!!!!! That's exactly what I mean:) Always has flavor and well seasoned! Love their oxtails, goat, callaloo and sorrel! You won't regret! Be patient as good food takes time to prepare !

The food was excellent! The chicken was spicy, seasoned well, and cooked through. Even got jerk chicken sauce. Cabbage and rice and peas were good. Everyone enjoyed their food, jerk Kingfish, oxtail , and jerk chicken. Service was good, but know the wait is long. Only cons/floor is extremely sticky, the tables are unbalanced, and bags are .$.20 But I went there for the food.

Needed a quick lunch. Stopped by The Jerk Pit. Asked for a lunch special. They don't offer them on Fridays. Understood. I ordered a small curry chicken with rice and peas (rice and red beans to Americans) and macaroni and cheese. The portion was good. I needed more flavor in everything. The macaroni and cheese was overcooked and needed some salt and pepper or something to spruce it up. But then again when the noodles are overcooked you can kiss it goodbye for me. I also tried a sorrel with rum drink that was bottled. I think it was homemade. I liked it. I've made a huge batch once myself and it tasted similar. My guy liked mines better but The Pit's was good to me. Inside the establishment was full of culture. Love the art work and vibe. Cashier was really busy but had a great demeanor and was kind. I'll probably try their jerk chicken one day. Pray for me, as I don't like spicy food that's so spicy it's unenjoyable.

The food is pretty good in comparison to other Jamaican restaurants but the service is lacking. During my initial visits I was always confused as to picking up my order. There were several people at the side counter and I felt there was no order in how you're called to pick up your food. Also, the customer service is lacking, I always feel a little intimidated and truly welcomed and appreciated. This leads to my last encounter where I placed an over the phone order for 3 half, dark chicken orders. The jerk sauce wasn't included, which is like eating Mac n cheese without the cheese. When I called the young lady who picked up said "there's nothing I can do.". I was shocked at the response and very disappointed.

Do not come soon after they open. They are serving leftovers from who knows when. They open at 1030 am. I ordered at 10:51 and arrived at 10:56 am. I ordered online when I was five minutes away. I got there and noticed that the grill was not fired up (no smoke). My order was ready at 11:08. I ordered $95 dollars worth of food and nothing was fresh. I checked everything in my order at the counter. My chicken at the bottom of the bag was cold. The container was cold. They took back the chicken and put it in the microwave and it came back out steaming hot. The Mac and cheese was old af. WTF?!?? Edit: The restaurant apparently opens at 10 a.m. I'm happy that the owner responded because it shows that she cares and could potentially get my business again. However, I stand by my statements that my chicken was refrigerator cold. I ordered two whole chickens and they came in two boxes. In one box, the chicken was minimally warm. The owner should check the operation of the warmers. In the other box the chicken was cold to the touch. There is no reason it should have been that cold so the owner may want to verify that the employees are working to her standards. The sides were minimally warm. The macaroni and cheese, however, appeared to be preserved from days prior to today. Perhaps the process for warming food that was prepared in the early morning needs to be modified so that it is not presented to the customer in a way that demonstrates it was leftover from another time. Some places stir warmed up food so that the temperature is consistent throughout a dish. For reference, I own a refrigerator at home. I have also prepared chicken and macaroni and cheese. I've refrigerated leftovers and know what they look like and feel like when they come out of the refrigerator. I also have a microwave oven and have reheated many meals like jerk chicken and macaroni and cheese in the microwave. Based upon my experience with refrigerated leftovers at home, I concluded that the food I bought from this restaurant was presented to me like food that was leftover, refrigerated, and warmed up in a microwave.

I'm not sure where to start. We have passed this place several times over the last few months. We finally decided to stop in on our way home. We are so glad that we did. This is a mostly carry-out out type of place with a couple tables inside and a couple of tables outside. You ordered at the counter and can take your food to the table. It was a Friday night, and they were BUSY! We did not order ahead, so the wait to get our food was just over 30 minutes. It was worth the way. The jerk flavor was amazing. We got half dark jerk chicken with steamed vegetables and upgraded for mac and cheese. It definitely has a kick but not too spicy. The mac and cheese was delicious and cheesy. It is even better with a little of the jerk sauce from the chicken. We also got the jerk shrimp. What is there to say other than YUMMY! Definitely will be visiting again but will order ahead the next time.

I ordered take out so I cannot reflect on the customer service or ambiance but I can attest to how delicious my food was. I ordered jerk chicken, rice and peas, and mixed vegetables. Everything was cooked well and had good flavor. I also ordered the oxtail and every single piece had too much fat on it which is why I'm giving them a 4 stars. Overall, definitely would go back.

This was my first time having Jerk Pit in a really long time and I will definitely be ordering soon. Not having had it in a while, t was nice to be able to get a little taste of everything with the Jerk, Curry, and Brown Stew Chicken Sampler. I enjoyed everything and the Brown Stew Chicken was my favorite. It has a little hint of sweetness that I wasn't expecting but liked. I look forward to trying other menu options in the future!

As much as I hate to say this but my latest visit to the Jerk Pit Sat. May 24, 2025 to say the least was extremely disappointing. Having not been here in about 2 years, while in the area today, I thought I would make a stop. I ordered the jerk wing dinner, what I got was a jerk drummette dinner where the wings were dry and slathered in BBQ sauce. The rice and peas were so dry and tasteless and the cabbage lacked flavor. Extremely disappointed. This use to be one of the top spots for Jamaican food, what I had was probably the worst Jamaican food Iv'e had in a few years!!! They use to serve yhe best drummettes in the area that tasted like jerk and the BBQ sauce was on the side. Im not sure whose cooking, who changed the menu nut as a long time supporter this tasted like whoever is running this joint no longer cares about being accountable for the quality of the food.

The food is authentic and delicious! It's apparent that the proper time and attention is taken when preparing the food. I haven't tried their brunch but I heard that it's delicious. By the way, my favorite dish is the stewed fish.

i wish i lived in this area because the food here was soooo good! all of it. jerk chicken seasoned to perfection and fell off bone. mac & cabbage so yummy! price points perfect. i would definitely order this again. i wish they had beef patties tho.

A bit surprised at negative reviews for this place, but then again, I've never actually been in person. I always just order though Uber Eats. Although it may cost more, it preserves the love I have. The pork here is the best I've had anywhere. Not even exaggerating. I think the oxtail is hit or miss. Sometimes it's delicious and plentiful, other times it's all bone. But I will keep ordering from here because even their worst is better than most other restaurants' best.

It was late into the night and I was looking for something tasty that WAS NOT a pancake house or breakfast place. I ended up at The Jerk Pit, and I understand the fanfare. The service wasn't very responsive, but the staff was nice enough, when they finally decided to speak up and address me at the counter. I got the goat, which was absolutely tender and moist. It was flavorful too, so much so that I'd recommend it to anyone. They were out of beef patties and the veggie patty was adequate. The wings were GREAT! The cabbage was tasty, but had mixed veggies in it, which was different. It came out to pretty well so I have no complaints. I just thought it mention. All in all, I will be back because they seem to have a lot going for them. This has to be the best late night food in College Park

Food was made to order. Hands down has been the best Jamacian spot I have visted in Maryland

i keep going back because the food is pretty good, and they serve stew peas. brunch is over prices at $25 with no drink. the brown stew chicken had the flavor, but the meat was hard. the goat was terrible. the service is horrible. the staff is not friendly at all. just rude. i ordered food at 8:35 pm took my insulin based on the time of 25 mins. got there at 9:20 and food not ready. rude.."they working on it". no care for your customer. no, do you need a drink nothing. manager was polite, but had excuses. they really need to work on their customer service.

This is my go to Jamaican spot! The oxtail and goat curry are by far my favorite! There is a long wait so I would recommend ordering online ahead of time.

Always ordered the jerk pork before, and now it's gone. Oh well . What's up with Jamaican spots and their inability to keep a standard inventory? Poor planning.

Food was just ok. I got the curry snapper. They don't give enough curry sauce so rice was dry without the sauce. snapper was cooked very well.

If you're swinging by here for lunch definitely order ahead of time as they make your food when you order. I ended up waiting for half an hour, but there were a ton of people so I understood. The jerk chicken I got was a bit dry so it was a little disappointing. The sauce definitely helped, but I ended up not eating most of it. The oxtail on the other hand was out of this world. It was a little spicy and the sauce had the best flavor. The meat was fall off the bone and the cartilage was soft and melts in your mouth. The rice and peas was definitely okay, but once you put the oxtail sauce on it, it just escalated the rice so much. I loved the plantains and they really helped bring the spice and richness together. The restaurant itself is in a small house and I just love the character it gives it. You can smell the food as you pull up since their grills and smoker are outside. The staff is friendly and the place just feels so home-y.

Sunday brunch DON'T DO IT! Came at 1230 pm for the Sunday brunch being advertised (from 11am -3pm) $25 all you can eat (while supplies last!) AND bottomless mimosas. There was only my table and and old couple eating take out. You have to walk up to be served. The server was behind the food AT FIRST. Where she disappeared, I don't know. Line started to get long of people waiting to order food to go. They have no servers for the table. 2 ppl behind the desk, 1 person serving the brunch food.. no one to wait tables. I had to continuously go up to the front to ask for a mimosa. I asked for a carafe, she declined. If there are ZERO servers, why not give me one so I'm not having to wait in a to-go line everytime?!! Jerk chicken was dry, no sauce. I had to ask for oxtail sauce. They could do without the brunch. There is no service and food was eh.. I definitely DO NOT recommend the Sunday brunch.

The jerk pit always delivers jerk. Pork was my choice with steamed vegetables, rice and peas kicked ass.

I ordered Uber eats when I was in the area. I had the mixed meat with white meat jerk chicken, oxtail, rice and peas and plantain. I also had a beef patty. Everything was delicious. The chicken was tender and moist and the oxtail was flavorful. Rice and peas complemented the meats well. The plantain was a little firm but sweet and delicious. The beef patty was flaky and flavorful and perfectly Spicy. My aunt got the oxtail and she said it was good. I would order from here again.

I've driven past this place for years and finally decided to give it a try. This place has amazing food! This place is easy to miss if you're driving to it. Be sure to watch out for a colorful fence and turn into the hidden road when you see it! The environment is very laid back and feels like you're in someone's backyard. The jerk chicken and pork were both soo juicy and flavorful. I can't really decide which one I thought was better. The veggies are perfectly cooked and I loved the sweet plantains. You can even ask for the jerk sauce on the side if you don't want it too spicy. I'll definitely be back many more times! Also be sure to try their pineapple ginger juice/drink. It's sweet with a subtle hint of ginger. It was realllyyy good!

This is one of the more better Jamaican restaurants in the area. Reasonably priced. The food was tasty. Inside the restaurant can get chaotic around 8pm even on a Monday night. So much that they will no answer the phone to take phone orders. It was that busy. Which is good that people want to eat here but may be bad if people had questions before they ordered. The restaurant is a bit dated and may present some hazards for the elderly especially in the woman's bathroom. The floor isn't even. Now to the food. The rum cake was tasty. The oxtail and jerk chicken with mac and cheese and plantains was tasty. The oxtail was a little fatty but still had good flavor as it sat in the sauce. Ask for extra jerk sauce (it's a bbq flavored sauce) for the chicken if you like sauce. The Mac and cheese wasn't too cheesy and didn't take away from the flavors of the meat. The veggie platter was tasty as well $10. Can't beat that. It wasn't anything unique about the veggie options it's just the sides. Also ask for jerk sauce on the side so that you can have jerk flavor to your meal. Overall this was a good spot to grab jamican food.

The food is always good. I have been coming here for a long time and i did notice that the cabbage wasn't as soft as it used to be. It tastes like cabbage from every other Jamaican spot. One of the reasons Jerk pit has always been my favorite is because they'd cook their cabbage til it was soft. I had to cook it more when i got home. I still love them tho

I used to enjoy an occasional meal from here but the last few times I've ordered, it's been horrible. Let's start with the Mac n cheese, it's definitely not soul food, so dont get it if that's what you're looking for. I'm pretty sure there's Velveeta in there and on top of that, the pasta is all wrong. These noodles need to be cooked longer which result in them being too soft. On Tuesday 8/27, I ordered a kids meal with rice and peas and paid extra for white meat. Either they are not hiring literate staff or they were rushing, or they simply don't care about quality control for DoorDash orders. I was sent white rice with dark meat. The Mac n cheese was gross. I called DoorDash and immediately got a refund. Slow down, hire literate staff because this restaurant has gone down.

I've been here several times and each time is really decent. This last visit the salmon was really dry for $24 and the pork was salty. Prices went up again so from now on it will just be when I need a treat. Atmosphere is good.

Love this place. It's the best Jamaican food in LA! The curry chicken all white meat is tasty. The jerk salmon is good as well. Always have fresh patties. I'm probably eating there at least once a week. Service is always great. Love the tunes.

I love authentic Jamaican food! I visited right after lunchtime and ordered at the counter. The service was quick and precise. I ordered the plantains, oxtails, rice and peas, cabbage, and jerk chicken wings. Everything was AMAZING! I ate the food for 2 days because it was so much. I will definitely be back again when I am in town.

It's been awhile since I had some good ole Jamaican porridge and didn't feel like cooking it. I saw Jerk Pit has it on the menu and decide to give a try. So glad I did. Oh my gosh it reminded me of my mom's porridge rich, hearty, and super tasty. It hit the spot and very much looking forward to trying other favorites like Hominy Corn. They serve different ones on different days. They were serving Cornmeal that day. I took off one star because of the excessive wait time although I ordered online and arrived to pick it up well after it was ready.

Great flavorful Caribbean food. Service is average-- ordered at the counter and grab a seat or carry out. Music playing and tvs on sports. Overall good vibe.