Jamaican Flavor

Such a bummer that I didn’t get a chance to try before this business closed down.
I was in the area hoping to cross off another Bookmark on the list when I stopped by. The place looked closed and from the recent Unilocal comments, no one has been able to grab a meal here lately.
The kitchen was quiet inside and there was no cooking fragrance in the air. I went around the side of the small building towards the open wooden gate. Coral (sp?) was doing some tidying up in the back. I asked if they were open, and she said the previous owner sold the business. She and her husband bought it last week. They’re aiming to open sometime in early April of this year, as long as the permits and remodeling go through without a hitch.
I’m happy to see the place is going to be resurrected, and hopefully sooner than later. Coral said the menu will switch from Jamaican towards Classic/​Contemporary American meals and focus on local, seasonal ingredients. There are plans to have a deli case with convenient grab & go food, but she also mentioned Farm-​to-​Table and emphasized on making affordable dishes from scratch for the community.
Although I didn’t get my Jamaican eats, I did get some info about a new place coming soon and that’s a-​ok with me. I’ll be back!

Ive tried to eat at this place SO MANY times and it’s always closed when I get there. Hence, Unilocal says it’s open. UPDATE YOUR HOURS!

Ugh this place is so go! But their times are just horrible, especially since I could only realistically make it on the weekends or evenings. I usually get their jerk fries and green smoothie and oh my goodness it gets me every time. The last time I went though they didn’t have any Jerk fries (they were out of potatoes), soviet got their jerk chicken wrap and that was so good too (/​ (still missed the fries though). Except their green smoothie was pretty awful. I’m going to assume that it was a once in a lifetime thing and when I go back everything will be amazing again.

Jamaican vegetarian food with meat options for friends :) So much flavor in everything! Try the plantains. I’ve tried the entire veggie menu and haven’t been disappointed. Why the 4 stars and not 5? When sitting outside on the patio, the flies can Sometimes get out of hand to the point that you want to leave.

The food was prepared fresh but the ingredients tasted OLD .!! It was overpriced for the tiny jerk chicken sandwich we got. Overall not pleased with food with those 11 bucks you can get something way better

FIYAH!!!
Oh buddy this place is off the chains DELICIOUS!!!
I have never had jamaican food so I wasn’t sure what to expect. I know they are known for their jerk chicken so I got it in a wrap form because I didn’t want an entire plate.
The place is literally a hole in the wall. A small-​quaint venue with out door seating. The place is family owned and they don’t have EVERYTHING on the menu, but they let you know what they have and don’t have. I wish they had sweet potatoe fries, but I really didn’t need them! The two individuals working (the cashier and chef) were very nice and informative w/​the portions and the choices we made!!!
My friend ordered a Jerk chicken plate and it was BEAUTIFUL! It was very packed with flavor and a great kick to it! I kept eating the fries he had lol and they were delicious as well! He also got like a beef pie… idk what it is, but it was amazing. The pie crust was just right and the filling not as spicy as i imagined. It was a good little appetizer!
I ordered the jerk chicken wrap and it was very very very FULL and delicious! The Jerk chicken was flavored and he was kind enough to give me the sauce on the side because my spice palate for spicyness is not that keen! But I would definitely order that again!!!
I would definitely go here again and order something different. They also have a vegan menu for the vegetarians. YUM YUM!!!
Go check them out if you’re in the Rolando area!

Great food, great service. Highly recommend this place. Your taste buds will thank me. The jerk chicken will change your life.

Good food not May choices for vegans but their smoothies are fresh and natural ingredients I was very please with a smoothie amazing flavors … Love it

Stopped by for some take out for dinner. I got the jerk chicken plate with a side of plantains and jerk fries on a bed of rice and beans. The guy working there was very informative on the menu and was nice enough to explain it to me since it was my first visit. The place is very tiny so don’t expect to come and sit down for your meal. They offer vegetarian options too which is great (: my whole meal was about 10
Bucks and my first reactions was the portion was HUUUUGEEE. I barely made a dent in the food and I was stuffed. This would probably feed 3 more petite girls like myself. I enjoyed the jerk chicken. The famous jerk sauce sweet and tangy flavors. The jerk fries were good as well, I got mine spicy. And the plantains were a nice additions to the flavors of the chicken. Personally the meal was a bit too sweet for my taste, I don’t like to much sauce. but I definitely enjoyed it and will be back to try more (:

Delicious! SO much flavor! Great customer service. Helpful, nice, genuine people with quality food. Great vegetarian menu with lots of options :) Green smoothie was sweet, yummy and refreshing. The veggie gyro was great, but messy, you’ll need plenty of napkins. And the jerk fries. outstanding. Won’t disappoint! Definitely going back.

First time there, and it was AMAZING ! Definitely going again. Great customer service! Love it!

There are too many good things to say about this place! The owner Paul is wonderful! He gave my sister and I samples of the green smoothie which was absolutely delicious. He also let us sample a few other things as well. We ordered the loaded jerk fries which was more than enough for one person to eat. Great customer service, friendly as heck, positive energy… And great food! Jamaican Flavor is definitely a gem! Must have’s are the loaded jerk fries and the green smoothie! I will definitely be back for some more!

MORE PEOPLE NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS PLACE
I was lucky enough to have not brought my food to work and decided to try this out. Its a super small place (basically a shack). Theres probably room for 2 people to stand in the inside but that all adds to the charm. First off, the owner is the coolest dude. They were talking about how competitors keep trying to copy their jerk fries but nobody can make it like them.
Anyways, I walked in, ordered the jerk fries, a green smoothie and a beef empanada type thing. Pretty pricey if you order all of that (around $ 20) but you gotta support your local places so its all good
It was awesome food. Incredible taste and lots of chicken. The fries were really good too, reminded me of rallys fries. And almost like a barbecue sauce topped off on it.
Everything I had was really good and I will be back soon

I’m a big time foodie and I always try to search for the most interesting and best things! My parents raised me with an open mind and I love different foods. When I found out about the jerk fries and saw the reviews, I just had to give it a go. I called my order in and the person on the phone was nice even if it was almost closing. When I got there it was busy, but I didn’t mind. I mean they must be that good! Had to wait a bit, but no complaints. They were so friendly even when it was passed their closing time. They even gave us a sample of that green smootbies everyone raves about!.. And Omg, I caught them when the fries were just 5 bucks! I’m definitely going back again. Plus, that green smoothie. mmm!!!
Thank you to all who works there (: very patient and kind people

I pass by this place everyday and finally decided to give it a try. The owner was super nice and whipped up a couple samples off the menu for us to try. The jerk fries and the green smoothies were a hit and everything was made fresh. Furthermore, it’s always a plus in my book when you find a spot that has home made beef parties. Anyone who wants a Jamaican food fix should try this place out.

I had the chicken patties for lunch and sampled the green smoothie! Everything is tasty and totally affordable:) Green smoothie was on special today 24oz for $ 5 worth the investment!

I know a place, where we can carry out… BAHAHAHA!
The first time I visited Jamaican Flavor they were closed. But, Paul saw us and oped up his doors and invited my friends and I in. We didn’t know what to order so he just cooked us up whatever. We loved it and it was super cool to experience a friendly place.
A couple things.
1. This is a hut, so don’t expect to sit inside. They have two benches outside.
2. Check the hours before you drop in. Some days they close early.
3. Get crazy and order the loaded fries (made from fresh potatoes)!
The second time I visited, I made a large order for a get together in advance. I picked it up the following day. It was a huge hit at the meeting! Very simple food, but very tasty.
Love this place and love that it’s right down the road from my crib.
Jamaican flavor satisfy my soul.

Great jerk chicken! My hubby and I had the jerk chicken plate with two sides. The fried plantains were my favorite. Note: the jerk chicken is a bit spicy, that’s how they make it normally. I’m not a fan of spicy food so I docked a star for that, I would like it if you could order it with no spice.
Great Service! My husband arrived right at closing time, and instead of shooing him away, the greeted him and welcomed him in.

The food is good, the service is great!
Came here with four coworkers. Four of us ordered off of the Jamaican menu, and one off of the vegetarian menu (different Unilocal listing). The jerk chicken was very good, the seasoning was perfect. Jerk fries were also very tasty. All of us were happy with the quality of the food.
The service was outstanding. The younger man who helped us was very friendly, telling us about the menu and letting us know about the restaurant. He even gave us a free taste of the green smoothie. It was very good. We ordered, and then the owner (?) talked to us as he wiped down the outside table for us to sit. He came and checked on us a few times to make sure we were satisfied.
It’s not the best destination place, and probably better for take out, but we didn’t mind. Good company and a good experience always makes it worth it.

If you want original Jamaican food that is flavorful and delicious then you’ll come here… often as well.