We learned about CJs when looking for new catering companies to provide food for our students at the University of the Pacific. After having their food once, it's all our students can talk about! Everyone always asks "Where did you get this food, I need more of it!" And every time we have a catered event they ask if we can have CJs. Their service is incredible and they are so kind and communicative. All the food is good but the students especially love the mac and cheese. Me personally, I love the rice and peas and topping it with the jerk chicken. Absolutely delicious! read more

Yes indeed I recommend this place since coming from New York City there's not a whole lot of Jamaican restaurants out here in California especially area I live in Stockton so yes indeed I feel back home with CJ's food yours truly Tony Mingo read more

Ok let's do this mon, I came to the mainland on vacation to visit family and friends and I also came as always on the hunt for great food and Diamonds in the rough. A friend suggested I try CJ Jamaican kitchen. Why not, this place is located on 4368 north Sutter st. In Stockton CA. I would suggest using Google maps as it's not on a main st. As I entered the address provided I drove into a church? There were signs with Jamaican flags on them to direct you where to go, I seen people from different cultures coming out with excitement and smiles on their faces an expectation of something great. I walked in slowly but can smell the awesomeness from the doorway coming in. As I entered the dining area I was greeted by a very nice lady who smiled and said welcome to CJ's pointed me to menus and pictures. I wasted no time and ordered the killer Mac and cheese which was fantastic! A taste like I never had and it was fabulous. I had the jerk chicken, ; side note: The word jerk reportedly stems from the Spanish charqui, meaning dried strips of meat similar to the modern-day jerky. But this is no jerky, this was delicious succulent flavorful chicken that would make you wanna slap yo mama! I also had the Rasta Pasta LORD HAVE MERCY, even though they gave me a good amount I craved for more but I knew I ordered plenty of other stuff to try and I'll tell you all about it ( you're welcome) BBQ pulled pork was soon tender and delicious because the food is to go the presentation was lacking but more that made up for it in amazing flavors. The plantain The term "plantain" refers to a type of banana with a very different flavor profile and culinary application than the sweet, yellow banana with which most people are familiar. ... Plantains are usually larger and tougher than bananas, with much thicker skin. They may be green, yellow or very dark brown.Aug 24, 2018 https://www.healthline.com These things were almost magical...sweet savory little chucks of awesome begging to be enjoyed The BBQ ribs; Those things fell OFF DA BONE MON, cannot go wrong getting a heaping pile of those. To say the chicken curry was the highlight would be difficult as all the things we ordered were truly amazing. But it was very impressive. The flavor made you just close your eyes and hummmm, I know why it's in a church...because the flavor was heavenly. When Chef James Williams came out to greet us he was very kind and a hilarious human being he explained that his love for cooking came from his Mother, his inspiration and mentor. Chef James I tasted the love SO! If your in or around Stockton of want to cater a party or gathering don't think twice call CJ's and place your order and enjoy the best Jamaican food you ever had the pleasure of eating The following is a YouTube clip, he mentioned he was on TV so I searched for it a nice suprise enjoy that to mon https://youtu.be/hiuJ8NKuB3M read more

See all

I travel a fair amount for work and anywhere I go I seek out Jamaican food. Having been born in Kingston my family has roots going back to my grandparents landing there before 1900. There is an old phrase that you can find a Jamaican just about anywhere you go. Well Chef James is the real deal. I had the pleasure of my first lunch and then dinner(I had to bring take-out for my family) just yesterday. Jerk Chicken, Curry Chicken and Rice & Peas - these are the main dishes for a Jamaican like Pas Thai is to Thai food, he got d'them bang on! Don't let the location fool you. This is the real deal. I may have to make the 1-1/2 hr drive from the South Bay more often! Oh, the portions are very generous too! See you soon Chef James!!! read more

See all

I am giving five stars simply based on hospitality. I am still waiting on food. I called them 45 minutes before closing and where normally a place would rush you cuz they r trying to go home, the chef James not only answered my questions but encouraged me to come down. Did not rush me and in fact I overheard him tell someone in the back room that I'd be coming in within 30 minutes. (Which I had told him). That on its own shows he cares about the actual customers needs and not just on the business as a whole. Major props for that. His son is the cashier/host when you arrive. Very respectful and clean cut. He wore mask the correct way (over nose) which I know teenagers don't always do. I am excited to get my order and will update my review after I get it. Oh and... all food is prepared out of a CHURCH Kitchen!!!!!!! Seriously awesome!!!! Okay.... here is my DEAD HONEST review. Please keep in mind I am EXTREMELY PICKY eater and i am the type of food addict that is still thinking about the leftovers in the frig in the middle of the night if it is REALLY GOOD. I am SLIGHTLY disappointed only cuz it was not what I was expecting (my fault) and because the Mac and cheese looked NOTHING LIKE the other peoples pictures and the portion was a LOT smaller than the other pictures as well. I am assuming they were running out of food and that is why the portions were smaller and I am not mad about it but it makes my $$ go less as far and being without income right now, makes that difficult. So... run down.... RASTA PASTA - VERY GOOD. If you want an Alfredo pasta with MORE FLAVOR than you are use to... this is a 5 star all the way, and it has MUSHROOMS (my ALTIM FAVORITE) and zucchini and squash. (Picture attached) Ribs - good flavor but not what I was craving. I was in the mood for like dry rub long ribs that been smoked and fall off the bone. That is MY FAULT cuz I was stupid and didn't realized these are the saucy slow cooked kind. They are very good tho and a good sauce. Teriyaki chicken - VERY VERY TENDER (again, been slow cooked in the sauce). My only complaint here is that they were not on the bone (which I prefer) and there should be a piece of aluminum between the meats so the sauces don't mix. That I did not like cuz I like to taste things for what they are. Peas & Rice - very good but EXTREMELY SMALL portion (I think they were running out of stuff) Curry chicken - AMAZING CURRY FLAVOR and again... no bone, slow cooked in the sauce. Very tender. This SCREAMS PUT ME ON STEAMED WHITE RICE. (Which I will b doing for dinner) Jerk chicken - great flavor (a little spicy) but again, slow cooked in a lot of sauce and no bone. Very tender. Mac & cheese - THERE IS KNOW WAY this is the sAme everyone else has been getting. Did not like this at all. PAsta undercooked, tasted like some old cheese sauce from a can and a lot of black pepper or something on top. This is NOT THE SAME MAC AND CHEESE people been raving about. Potatoe casserole - LICK MY FINGERS YUMMY. Now when I say that, keep in mind I am not the normal person that if it has a lot of cheese it is automatically good. No!!!! This although it LOOKS LIKE IT ONLY IS cheese, is EXTREMELY well seasoned!!!! Not all cooks know what a difference it makes to actually put salt in the water when u cook potatoes. It makes a HUGE DIFFERENCE!!!! So, to sum it up.... it was a 5star review. However, everyone has there own tastes and preferences. I PREFER meat cooked on a bone and ribs NOT COOKED in sauce. The portions of everything was smaller than on other peoples posts (especially the rice) and the Mac and cheese was an epic fail, (they must have run out and was substituting or something) but the customer service and hospitality was heaven and the boys were angels (the workers), and the chef is considerate, friendly and handsome!!! And the Potatoes - I will be VERY SOON getting a big container of it and put it on a plate with a nice ribeye steak and a huge piece of cold watermelon... heaven!!! Oh and did I mention... the MOST DELICIOUS AND MOOOOOOIST CHOCOLATE CAKE!!!! Will be back. Thanks for humoring me and reading this WAY TOO LONG REVIEW!! read more

We had CJ's food catering at our event last night. When is the last time you stayed awake at night wondering when is the next you can have someone's food? That was me. I'd give 10 stars if I could. I ate the Jerk chicken, loaded potato casserole and red beans & rice. Lemme tell you, I started doing "the happy food dance" after the first bite of Jerk Chicken. It was SO TENDER. It was spicy but the perfect kick where you just wanted to keep eating more. It had a great flavor. I was a bit hesitant about the loaded potato casserole only because I never had it before. OMG. The first bite is like you went to potato heaven. Even as I write this, I want to jump in my car and drive 90 minutes to get some. Super flavorful and a very light and airy consistency. The rice was good but not the best item of the night. My people around me had the teriyaki chicken and the first thing they said: "so tender"... then "so good". I can't wait to go back to have more of this excellent food! read more

It's hard to find Jamaican food, so I was happy to find this out-of-the-way spot with limited hours. (Actually in a church building). The food was pretty good, but not great. You get the sense that everything was wet cooked in a crockpot, or in a casserole. Jerk chicken - This is a wet version. It was tender with a nice little bite of heat. I'd get that again gladly. Probably the best thing I ate. It might be nice with some extra onions or veggies...over some rice. Curry chicken - Pretty tasty. Exactly what you'd expect. Highly seasoned, but not hot. You could probably make it at home with golden curry, but CJ did it for you. BBQ Pork Ribs - This is a wet crockpot type version where the meat is quite tender after being cooked with the sauce for a long time. The flavors are a bit ordinary BBQ sauce. If a family member served this to you, you wouldn't be disappointed. I wonder two things - First, what would happened if I finished them under the broiler or on the BBQ to caramelize the sauce and add some texture? Second, what if I added some jerk sauce to jazz up the sauce? Anyway, I could see buying them again, but I'm not rushing back. The Jamaican patty was nice, even if I wish the filling had a bit more oomph. But seasoned meat in a flaky pastry is usually never bad. The sides - The "killer" mac & cheese, and loaded potato casserole are ok. I don't know what makes the mac & cheese "killer" because it tasted just like ordinary mac & cheese to me (maybe slightly cheesier). The potato casserole is similarly loaded with a cheese sauce, potatoes, and not much else. The vegetable medley wasn't good. It was a hot cabbage salad that was rather plain and not good (Chef really needs to come up with a new veg. side). The Jamaican style rice & peas was by far my favorite side, and goes well with the spicy chicken stews. I wish it had a bit more flavor on its own, perhaps some allspice, but that's nitpicking. This is a small operation with the chef onsite to greet you. I get the feeling he cooks it at home and brings it to the Church. I could hear the repeated "ding" of the microwave as my food was being reheated. Everyone was super nice. As long as you set realistic expectations for a part-time operation running out of a church, I think you'll be satisfied. read more

Delicious food! I enjoyed every bite of my curry chicken. Can totally recommend it and will definitely come back again.

I've only ordered through doorsash, but it's a hit every time. My usual items are Jamaican curry chicken, teriyaki chicken, sweet potato hash, mac and cheese, rice and peas, meat patty, and plantains . So basically everything that's not spicy. I tried the loaded potatoes as well. They were good, I just like sweet potato more The only note I have is that the Mac and cheese is different close to every time. But it's never been anything less than delicious. read more

Hands down best restaurant in Stockton. Everytime I go here it never disappoints, and I always enjoy the food. Quality is really good as everything from the meats, rice, mac and cheese/casserole is piping hot, and I like how new items come out too like the pulled pork. My favorite is the jerk chicken, as it's juicy and savory with a good kick. Ribs are literally fall of the bone tender, and would recommend getting any meat with a cheesy side of potato casserole or Mac and cheese. Service is really nice too as CJ and the workers there are super friendly, loving and willing to go the extra mile in service for anyone. Top tier restaurant in Stockton and would 100/10 recommend. read more

Cjs Jamaican Kitchen - a man preparing food - Caribbean Near Me - Stockton, California

Found out about CJs through Grubhub, and their food was so good we had to go check them out in person. This was the first time I've actually been to their location, so I was a bit surprised to see that CJs is in the Lighthouse of the Valley Church, but it definitely shouldn't be a deterrent for anyone. They had signs and arrows to show you where to go and order in person, making it as easy to order just like any other restaurant. Our order consisted of the Jerk Chicken Quesadilla, The Ya Mon combo (2meat, 2sides) with the Curry Chicken, Ribs, Potato Casserole, and Mac N Cheese; we also got a Ting Soda (grapefruit flavored) and a Ginger Pineapple Soda. All of the food we got was delicious, and the staff were very kind and informative. The Curry Chicken was an instant favorite with it's explosion of flavor; one of the better curries we've ever had. The Ribs were literally falling off the bone and melted in your mouth! They weren't too sweet or smokey, but you will need at least two napkins when eating them! The Jerk Quesadilla was the textbook definition of munchie food! It was spicy, cheesy, and flavorful. The sides were just as good as the main dishes with the Mac N Cheese being rich while the Potato Casserole reminded me of a Baked Potato made into a casserole. Overall, CJs is a local and unique experience that I think many would enjoy. You really can't go wrong with anything you order since it all comes out tasting delicious. I can't wait to go back and get more! read more

See all

Closed. Went to find it on the 31st of May only to find out that it had closed a few weeks earlier.

The best I've had since 1985, when I left Queens NY! The real taste read more

Cjs Jamaican Kitchen - Caribbean Near Me - Stockton, California

Local and authentic. Great service. Is located in a church for take out. Fantastic food. I highly recommend it! read more

Wow... I literally ordered a plate at 11:30am from doordash because it was the first restaurant to pop up and it looked delicious. I'm about 4 bites into my food and I had to stop and write a review of how AMAZING everything is. I haven't raved about new food or new places in a long time and to have something that I've never had and be pleased by it is honestly really exciting. There were a few different options to choose from but I went with what looked more popular which was a plate of spicy jerk chicken, BBQ ribs, mac n cheese, and loaded potato casserole. I threw in a meat patty just because I like appetizers. Everything is so flavorful and the meat is beyond tender. The meat patty is like a puff pastry empanada stuffed with season meat. Everything has just been 10/10 and I'm so very excited to try out what else they have in the near future! read more

Cjs Jamaican Kitchen - Jamaican Meat Patty Mon - Caribbean Near Me - Stockton, California

See all

AMAZING! I ordered catering from Chef CJ, and I am so happy I did! Everything I had was delicious (jerk chicken, lemon chicken, vegetable medley, Mac and cheese, and potato casserole) Chef CJ even went the extra mile to accommodate my gluten free order. He is so kind and easy to contact. 10/10 will order from him again! read more

If I could give this spot 10 stars, I would. The picture posted is not the before picture. This is the after picture of two people and a dog eating this bomb ass food!! I walked in to pick up a DoorDash order and the son of CJ offered to give me a sample of food. He came out with a plate of food to sample the teriyaki chicken, jerk chicken, rice & beans, Mac n cheese, and loaded potato casserole. Everything was amazing, fresh, and hella good!! As soon as I finished delivery my doordash orders, I came right back to get a plate to share with my boyfriend for lunch. The sons and CJ greeted me as soon as I walked back in and were like "hey you're back" which surprised me and made me so happy too! I love their customer service. So friendly and thoughtful! Once I came home, I fixed a plate for my boyfriend and after devouring his plate, agreed that this was some bomb ass food! I will for sure become a regular customer and will be recommending this place to everyone I know! It's perfectly priced for the amount of food you will get! Don't miss out and be sure to put your order in Monday-Wednesday! This spot is gonna put Stockton on the map. I'm excited to see how they grow over the next year :) read more

Cjs Jamaican Kitchen - Mac n cheese, red beans and rice, loaded potatoe, teriyaki chicken, Spicy Jerk Chicken, and chicken curry - Caribbean Near Me - Stockton, California

My girlfriend and I love trying to find new amazing restaurants whenever we have the chance. CJs did not disappoint! Upon opening the door, the aroma let us know we had already made the right choice. Clearly a family operation, it was a completely wholesome experience. The young man that took our order was very polite and pleasant. We ordered 2 Yah Mon plates and 4 Jamaican patties. Everything was delicious and cooked with love. We will definitely be back! read more

I purchased a meal, Jamaican patties with loaded potatoes, 7 up cake ending with a Jamaican pineapple ginger drink. I picked up my meal to take home and I thought I could make it into my home to sit down and eat but....I didn't make it out of my car before I devoured this delicious and fulfilling meal. What joyfully, memorable food experience. Thank you Cj's Jamaican Kitchen. read more

Cjs Jamaican Kitchen - Cj's Jamaican Kitchen Devoured Food - Caribbean Near Me - Stockton, California

Wow... Where do I start? This local family business has WOWed me over so many aspects. The tasty food... (Everything was bomb even the sides!!!) WOW. CJs down to earth attitude... (I did not felt like I was another transaction but rather visitng a Bud's house and paying for cost of food) WOW. True family business... (CJ patiently informed his son on how to write down orders.) WOW Exceptional vaule... (Spent $28 and got many LBs of food) WOW. CJs place is definitely one of those rare gem that don't come by often. read more

I planned long and carefully for my gathering; It was infused with the delicious food brought in by Chef James. Sounds of compliments waft through the air. Around the table Everyone present enjoyed the menu items I selected. My favorite was the Jamaican Curry Chicken and the Rustic Mashed potatoes. A few people took leftovers and I heard praises from the at home folks too. I'm very grateful Chef. You helped my October 25 event be memorable with your delivery of some delicious food. I hope to use your catering service again soon . I have my eye on some other menu items that I bet are winners. read more

I love supporting small places. My boyfriend and I just found this place and its delicious! It seems the whole family is in there, super wholesome experience. Definitely would recommend! read more

Cjs Jamaican Kitchen - Patties - Caribbean Near Me - Stockton, California

See all

Try this Jamaican spot for the first time I was really surprised the food was excellent especially if you like spicy the teriyaki chicken was real good too I highly recommend this place. The portions were excellent also a good amount for the price I can't even finish it I've been there like four times since. Good food good atmosphere good people read more

I got the ribs, mac & cheese, and rice. My son got the curry and loaded potato casserole. I will say I have only had Jamaican good once so I can't tell you how authentic the food is but I can tell you is was soooo yummy!!! Meat was so tendered and sides were flavorful! Portions were big! I'll be back again and again! read more

Cjs Jamaican Kitchen - Ribs and Mac - Caribbean Near Me - Stockton, California

Drove all the way from San Jose to try this place. The best Caribbean cuisine! We had the ribs, teriyaki chicken, potato casserole, Mac and cheese and the beef patties. Everything was delicious and so flavorful. Do yourself a favor and check this place out. read more

Surprising spot tucked away in Stockton. Excellent prices for the portion. The ribs are perfectly cooked. I lived all over the south when I was in the military and CJs ribs blows all that stuff out of the water. Delicious food for a great price. Welcoming and friendly staff. Jerk chicken has a good kick. My favorite lunch spot out in the valley. read more

Delicious food full of flavor. Good lunch portions. I especially loved the ribs and the spice on the jerk chicken. The mixed veggies were zucchini squash and cabbage. The rice was moist and really good. read more

Cjs Jamaican Kitchen - Ya Mon Lunch with spicy jerk chicken and bbq ribs. Side of mixed vegetables and rice & peas. - Caribbean Near Me - Stockton, California

The food is so amazing!!! We got the family meal with the teriyaki chicken, chicken curry, and bbq ribs. The sides were the mash potatoes, mac and cheese, and rice and beans. I was actually shocked that the chicken curry wasn't spicy which is great since I cant eat spicy food and my son was also able to eat it. Everything had so much flavor and the customer service was great! I'll definitely be back! read more

1. Visual package grade: they're operating out of a church kitchen. gotta love the grind they're usually a catering company but corona slowed them down. #rasta music in the background family type business great customer service . Score : 9.5 2. Visual product grade: styrofoam containers, salad in plastic, clean, nothing spilled in transit, even dropped it when I got home but it was sealed so well nothing spilled fumbles happen. Score: 9 3. Car smell grade: awesome Irie meaty, spicy. Car smelled like a reggae concert. Had me using my Jamaican accent and singing reggae songs. Score : 9 4. Curry chicken grade: juicy boneless flavorful not really a curry chicken guy but mixes well with the sides. Score : 8.5 5. Teriyaki chicken grade: juicy boneless as well I actually like this flavor a lot. Score : 9.2 6. Jerk chicken grade: juicy again probably the best you can buy or that I've seen available not very spicy. Score: 8.5 7. Jerk chicken quesadilla grade: this was hella bomb plus the raspberry island sauce mixes to perfection and I don't like raspberries but this smacks very cheesy perfectly grilled great chicken flavor juicy maybe best quesadilla I ever had love the culture conversion . Score: 9.7 8. Jamaican patty: tasty turkey meat and the crust patty melts together perfectly in you mouth. Score : 9.5 9. Veg medly : cabbage, cucumber nice sauce very tasty: Score: 8.5 10. Killer Mac n cheese: nice not like my mamas ‍lol but prolly best you can buy. Cheese melted well noodles soft not crispy. Score : 8.8 11. Loaded potato casserole : excellent potatoes cooked to perfection melts in your mouth. perfect mixture of cheese and spices. Score : 9.5 12. Jerk chicken salad: ok now this jerk chicken is better than the one in the entree. This one has spicy kick much more sauce. Love the salad and #raspberryisland dressing. Score: 9.7 13. Jamaican rice and beans: oh boy this was awesome to it's like granmamas rice n beans but just a Lil better. Cooked to perfection rice very creamy thicker texture then normal rice. Excellent flavor. Score: 9.7 14. Final score: 119.1/130= 91% smack cityyy read more

See all

GREAT STAFF! Sorry to say, But the food is nowhere near Caribbean roots. . It's more like baked bbq chicken that they call jerk. Honestly really disappointed as I was so excited there was a Jamaican spot opening up in Stockton. I should add though that if you don't think of it as Jamaican food and just sike yourself out by saying it's baked chicken then the food is alright. read more

Was very unpleased & disappointed. This is definitely not an authentic Jamaican restaurant. The food was very bland no Jamaican flavor/taste to any of the food I ordered. I ordered the bbq ribs and the BBQ sauce tasted like Kraft BBQ sauce, the Terriyaki Chicken was soaked in Kraft BBQ sauce could not taste no Terriyaki, the Mac & Cheese tasted just like the Mac & Cheese from Kentucky Fried Chicken. The food was bland no Jamaican flavor to any of the food at all. The biggest disappointment was the rice & peas. It had no flavor at all. I truly wish I can find a good authentic Jamaican or Carribean restaurant close to home. The only item that was tasteful was the potato casserole which reminded me of how my stepmom used to make hers. read more

This food was not amazing. Killer Mac and Cheese was powdered with added shredded cheese. Rice and peas were dry. Ribs oven cooked, no effort at all. 7up cake was walmart purchased and sliced for more than what I could've paid at walmart for the whole cake. Won't eat here again. read more

Cjs Jamaican Kitchen - 7 up cake - Caribbean Near Me - Stockton, California

See all

The staff at my work order from CJ's and I was blown away!! I ordered the Jamaican curry chicken with Killer Mac 'N Cheese! It was so creamy and full of flavor! My friend got the jerk chicken with potato casserole and loved the spice! The prices seem too good to be true, but they're true! Try this place l, you'll fall in love! read more

Their ribs are so tender & their loaded potato side dish is seriously delicious! Their jerk chicken was not bad but my favorite. Personally I'm wanting a stronger flavor and bone-in peices. read more

We loved it!! It was quite a treat. We spent a week in Jamaica and really enjoyed the food. I can't wait to try the patties!!!

Tried this new Jamaican food spot after seeing it on Yelp. I went at about 11:30, ordered the 3 way. Jerk chicken, Curry Chicken and Ribs with the loaded potatoes and Beans and Rice. Everything was on point! Nice portion size, I even had leftovers that I ate for dinner. The staff was very polite and the service was fast! read more

Chef James was fantastic. He responded quickly to my request for a quote, help me set up the menu, and kept in touch during the weeks leading up to the event. It was so fantastic to have him come to our VRBO rental and have dinner ready to go. We were able to enjoy dinner, and not worry about finding a driver or shopping and cooking. Chef James made dessert on site and it was delicious. All the food was wonderful, and it was such a treat to the group to have him come and cook a delicious meal for us. Wonderful evening - exactly what we had hoped for. read more

This food is amazing just around the corner from my home . Will definitely continue to come here for lunch !!

CJs has to be my favorite restaurant in Stockton, hands down. Not only is the food BOMB (ooooh killer Mac and cheese, awesome potato casserole, and meat oof... so good), but the employees are so nice and welcoming. If you're trying to cater for a big group, CJ's is the move. Good prices and big quantities. Support this small business because they deserve it!!! Plus you're taste buds will be satisfied read more

Have yet to be disappointed ordering food here. If you catch them when they're open it's definitely worth trying. read more

Cjs Jamaican Kitchen - Ya Mon Lunch, Killer Mac & Cheese, Fried Plantains - Caribbean Near Me - Stockton, California