I was excited to try Jam-Eng based on the menu, but the experience was disappointing. My sister attempted to order a beef patty with coco bread and cheese and was told, "We don't have cheese because it's dairy and we're vegan." That was confusing, considering the restaurant serves beef, chicken, oxtail, and other non-vegan items. The explanation made no sense and left us wondering whether the staff understood the menu. Unfortunately, the food didn't make up for the confusion. The dishes lacked the bold, authentic Jamaican flavor I was expecting and tasted bland compared to traditional Jamaican cooking. The seasoning, depth of flavor, and overall execution just weren't there. Between the confusing customer service and underwhelming food, this wasn't the experience I hoped for. I wanted to support a local Jamaican restaurant, but I left disappointed. For the price I'm sure I see why people return, but I will not. read more

Jam Eng - Beef Patty - Caribbean Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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The best place for oxtails and patties around Orlando! Oxtail with rice and cabbage hit the spot so good Spicy beef patty was delicious Curried chicken patty was so flavorful Will come back for more! read more

This is my go to place when downtown!! The staff is nice and the prices are amazing!! I get the $5 express bowl with a side of plantain!! Everything is made fresh and is always hot when I get it! They're ALWAYS packed so prepare to wait in line, especially on the weekend. I love this place. They'll be seeing me again soon! read more

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The food was damn good -- full of flavor, nicely seasoned, and cooked just right. I'd definitely order it again, but you really need to serve larger portions. $20 USD fi 2 small food and a Bigga soda -- it's not bad, but honestly, I feel like I could get a bit more value for that price elsewhere. The portion size just didn't match what I expected based on how it's listed. Also, you might want to update your DoorDash menu, because what exactly is "express serving"? When I ordered it, I thought I was paying for two large meals, since the label looked different from the "small" option. It was confusing, and I only realized after receiving the order. Still, props to the chef -- the food was on point! Just a little menu clarity and bigger portions, and it would've been perfect. read more

Jam Eng - Brown Stew Chicken with Rice & Peas - Caribbean Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Delicious hole in the wall!!! Perfect options for vegans and vegetarians. Prices are extremely reasonable. Would recommend!!

I tried the oxtail here, I've tried better oxtail but this was still good. I may come back to try the little stew chicken special just because I saw it was around $6 read more

Jam Eng - Caribbean Near Me - Orlando, Florida

I go here for lunch at least 2-3 times a week. They do an express box for $5 or a small is $6.99 and you get vegetables with this one. The lunch special is my go to. I've tried the stew chicken, curry chicken and jerk chicken. They are all served with rice and peas. The staff is very friendly, the female cashier is my favorite. She know's my order now at this point. The ambiance is like any other jamaican spot. I'v never sat down and eaten there but I would. read more

Well let's start by saying the food is affordable. I rate it 5 out 10 for flavor and portion. Im a foodie and all about the flavors it's lacking the authentic flavors. They aren't stingy with the rice but they are with the peas. Maybe this is a fusion spot and that's the goal with flavors. I would eat here again for several reasons affordability, palatable food, and the staff is nice. It's always clean from my experiences. It's good for sit down and eat while you listen to the sounds of Jamaica. Thats all I have to say about that. read more

More like a 3.5. Had the jerk chicken mini meal. $5 for rice and two pieces of chicken. The chicken was a bit cold but the value is too good to really knock it. Also tried the spicy beef patty which was incredible and the lovely lady who took our order threw in a chicken curry patty to try and it was also good. They're open late and I'd go back to try their other foods. The oxtail at the table next to us looked/smelled awesome. read more

Jam Eng - Jerk chicken mini meal, spicy beef patty, curry chicken patty - Caribbean Near Me - Orlando, Florida

I love Jam Eng's hours - after going out down town it's the perfect late night snack. The oxtails were so tender and were more meat than bone (which we LOVE). There's a decent amount of seating, which is great because it gets busy. Staff are friendly. read more

Jam Eng - Oxtails - Caribbean Near Me - Orlando, Florida

The staff is so friendly, prices are great, and most importantly the food is delicious. Best jamaican beef patty's in town

This gave all the feels of a quick service restaurant. The oxtails were great with good flavor and gravy! I would have liked some additional seasoning on the cabbage but for people watching their salt intake, this allows you to add salt to your liking. It was warm in the restaurant but I rarely have been to a Caribbean restaurant that wasn't warm in the inside! Give it a go, you don't be disappointed. read more

Jam Eng - Oxtails Meal - Caribbean Near Me - Orlando, Florida

They need to improve on customer service. The food doesn't taste like authentic jamaican food. I've been there a few times for the curry chicken patty & coco bread. I literally had to tell them to not leave in the microwave so long because of it being extremely too hot to enjoy. The rice & peas wasn't coconut flavored. Oxtails lacked flavor. This place ISNT IT! read more

Y'all are sleeping on this spot. The lady at the counter and the chef were incredibly hospitable, and the food couldn't have been better. Highly recommend the oxtail stew. read more

I ordered take-out here and thought the food tasted pretty good. I tried the vegan fish ($10) and jerk drumsticks ($12) which tasted flavorful with the sauce that came with it. The rice and veggies were just pure salty but it balanced well with the protein. Only downside was I had also ordered a Shepherds pie, but it was missing in the order. Turns out they had run out of it though it was only 4pm on a Saturday. At least they were nice about offering to make something else. They said they couldn't provide a refund directly, so I had to report the issue to Uber Eats. Good service by very friendly staff. Parking was a hassle, but that's to be expected downtown. read more

Jam Eng - Vegan Jerk "Drums" ($12) - Caribbean Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Nice spot to grab a quick lunch. Can't beat $5 brown stew chicken with rice and pease. I wish they added more gravy though. read more

Jam Eng - Brown Stew Chicken - Caribbean Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Idc what anyone says best Jamaican food! Owners and employees are the sweetest and coolest people. I won't go anywhere else. Plant based options are delicious!! read more

The service was amazing, and the lady working was so sweet! The music added such a nice touch to the atmosphere--it was definitely a whole vibe. The food was really good too, and the portions were super generous for the price. Overall, it's a 5/5 for me! read more

Jam Eng - Rasta Pasta - Caribbean Near Me - Orlando, Florida

You can smell the food down the street! We had the chicken patty, spicy beef patty and vegetable patty, and jerk chicken. Best Jamaican patties! He also threw in 2 vegan chicken wings for us to try! Everything was amazing, even the vegan chicken which we are not vegetarian by any stretch. Can't wait to go back for some oxtail which is a favorite of mine. Definitely will be back! read more

Jam Eng - Caribbean Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Delicious, and with generous portion sizes that won't break the bank, especially for downtown. It's a small, hidden, dark counter-service joint, but it's authentic and fresh and hearty and what more could you ask for? read more

Love the food there for a late night bite. They used to have rlly good oxtail but I haven't had in in a while. One of my favorites is mini meal with brown chicken stew. Only $5 and gets you full (if you don't need much food to get fool). Also great spicy beef patties. Not the best jerk chicken that I've tried but totally works for the mini meal price. It can def be very loud so not the spot with the calmest ambiance lol. Very casual, quick, and I'd say affordable. Great alternative for food if u don't wanna wait in the line for Pizza Planet (another late night joint) or just craving Jamaican ! read more

Awesome beef patties. Staff was very friendly and owner very friendly. I highly recommend. read more

Jam Eng - Caribbean Near Me - Orlando, Florida

An unlikely find in Orlando....a Jamaican/English fusion restaurant! However, it left a lot to be desired. The ambiance was difficult. The staff weren't welcoming or friendly. I thought this was just their way until a couple of regulars came in. This was when I saw the front staff actually smile and engage with customers. For us, he just would say there were things not on available as he walked by and disappeared to do another task. The decor is in need of renovations as it is dark and grubby in the restaurant. There are menus available, however most of the things we wanted to eat were unavailable and there was no signage indicating that there were missing items or that the menu was limited. On to the food. The vegan chicken was only available in their jerk flavor. The jerk flavor wasn't very jerk tasting. It was very much like an odd barbecue sauce. The sandwich was ok. The coco bread was pleasant, however the sandwich was super dry. It needed more sauce or something to moisten it. There were cucumbers on the sandwich which were fairly large in comparison to the rest of the veggies. The sandwich could've used more tomatoes and the addition of sliced onions would've been welcome. The rice and peas were oddly dry and peppery but needed more flavor and moisture. The hero of the food today were the patties. Flaky, fresh, well seasoned and delicious, the patties are what saved this from being a single star review. If you are looking for a restaurant where you will be welcomed by a warm experience with great food and customer service, this is not the space for you. If you enjoy good patties and aren't looking for a pleasant customer experience, this is the place for you... read more

This place has the best lunch specials and the staff so nice. Any meat on rice you can't lose.

no complaints! enjoyed for a quick late night meal. got my to go order fast, small spot read more

Jam Eng - oxtails, cabbage, Rice & Peas - Caribbean Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Great place to grab lunch. The music was very nice, the service was quick and the staff were very nice. The food was authentic! Mouth watering and the flavour lingers in your tastebud! I highly recommend this place! read more

Jam Eng 5/6/2023 Recommend? Ehhh. I would say that for the price there are probably better options in the area. I got the vegan "jerk" wings with rice and cabbage. The wings tasted like lightly bbq wings. In no way did it taste like it had jerk seasoning. Adding hot sauce to everything helped out this mediocre dish. read more

Jam Eng - Vegan jerk wings - Caribbean Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Went to Jam-Eng with a pretty big group, but the service was nevertheless incredibly quick! The food is absolutely amazing for the price, too-- $15 for a jerk chicken platter with two sides and a soda, including tip! Tasty as hell, especially the Jerk Chicken and the rice & beans. I gotta come back here soon. read more

Jam Eng - Jerk Chicken Meal and Jamaican Sodas - Caribbean Near Me - Orlando, Florida

I live in Miami and this is always my husband and I first stop when we get to Orlando their jerk vegan wings are soooooo good. We absolutely love them we ordered them twice in two days . The service is always friendly and very welcoming. They also have some of the best veggie patty I've ever had the crust is so buttery and flaky . I'm actually enjoying one I got yesterday and bought back to Miami I had to write a review . The vegan shepherd pie is also one of my top favorites. I haven't had one bad meal from them yet I hope they never close . I just wish I lived closer they'd take all my money keep up the amazing work you will always have a loyal customer with me . read more

Jam Eng - Vegan Shepard's Pie - Caribbean Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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2nd time coming here n so far everything has been delicious af!! From the cabbage, oxtails, jerk chicken is better than many places, and the beef patties are fresh and the star of the show!! I loove this place, can't wait to come back! read more

I tried this place last week for lunch and it was pretty good. I ordered the vegan jerk chicken mean . It came with rice and peas and cabbage. It was pretty good . The sauce was tangy and had lots of flavor. It's a bit pricey but worth giving a try. I think the service was pretty decent overall .I called my order in and the lady answered my questions and helped me determine my order . read more

Love Jamaican food and usually get brown stew because I can make jerk chicken, this is what I ordered with a side of macaroni and was very disappointed. Brown stew chicken and macaroni was quite bland and my friend who got the jerk chicken said he was tasting some bbq sauce. Looking at these reviews maybe we had a bad chef this night but I have no reason to come back. My macaroni was recommended but did not look like the pictures from the reviews. I'd say the food here was mediocre at best. P.S. I was starving after a long day so I'd hate to taste it with less of an appetite. read more

Went at 2am, they have oxtail available and it to a small plate plus two beef patty and it was amazing. Why spend 10$ on McDonald's when you can spend 15$ here and get full plus leftovers 10/10 recommend read more

Update: the restaurant reached out and more than made up for what seemed to be an honest mistake! Kudos to such amazing customer service! Placed an order through Uber Eats. They sent me an entirely different order from the one I made. This was made worse because I am vegan and they replaced my items with non vegan options at lower price points. They made no attempt to reach me and my attempts to reach them failed. It appears that they have a non working business number. Now I need to dispute the charge with my credit card. read more

Good Jamaican spot to get your fixin's! Jam-Eng is more casual, and while the food is served quickly, they put the time to make sure its quality as well! I've tried several dishes to go because of COVID-19, and always had a huge pile of food ahead of me each time as Jam-Eng is generous with their platter portions. Their brown stew chicken is good, but the jerk chicken with rice+peas and cabbage is what I would recommend. I'm usually hesitant regarding cabbage, but it's a good choice for a side here. The jerk chicken sandwich is another good option when you want to change it up as well. I haven't tried any of their British menu items (ENG side of the menu) but might give the shepherd's pie a try next time1 read more

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Jerk chicken sandwich here had nice flavor and comes on delicious coco bread with lettuce, cucumber and tomato. Chew carefully, though, because there are bones up in it. read more

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Needing a snack before hitting up the library, and always in the mood for island food, I stumbled upon this unassuming place. The jerk chicken plate I ordered ($9 for a small) satisfied my hunger, but the jerk sauce was bit too sweet, and the chicken wasn't as meaty as I'd have liked. Not too bad; I'd be willing to return to try another item on the menu. read more

Jam Eng - Caribbean Near Me - Orlando, Florida

5 stars!!!!!!! My goodness the food is so good. Please get the jerk wings (vegan) the flavor, the texture!!! They really did that! The cabbage was cooked well and the rice and peas were good. I like the taste of jerk sauce on the rice n peas (get a side of the sauce to drizzle on it) the plantains were nice and soft. I really cannot believe that they were able to make me feel like I'm eating jerk wings for real. They had a stick in to give it the illusion of a bone and the texture gave off real chicken! I almost bought a second plate to go. I got the mango Juice (sad they were out of soursop) still yummy when I come back this will be a spot I have to visit. read more

Jam Eng - Jerk wings , cabbage and rice n peas - Caribbean Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Places like Jam Eng are the reason why I can rarely be bothered to sit in chain restaurants anymore. When you know there are excellent one-offs like this, slinging delicious food via speedy service, and at more than decent prices, why would you go sit in a freaking Chili's for an hour? Absolutely delicious jerk chicken, rice and peas, and cabbage with carrots. I will definitely return for the Sheppard's Pie and jerk shrimp and more. Do not be fooled by outer appearances - the inside is actually quite spacious and airy as the doors remain open. Seating is available inside and outside. NOTE: they are currently hiring and I can see why as they get pretty busy around lunch hour. While Southerners love their BBQ, they also adore their jerk chicken and Jam Eng does it good and tasty. I cannot wait to return! read more

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I am giving this location 5 stars for the service received after the club, the food was excellent and not to mention my girls left their purses on accident and was able to come back later that night and the next morning to pick up their belongings with everything in their purses. I'm sure that doesn't happen often, but I can say they are good people. The atmosphere was chill and it was busy and crowded all night. It's a yes for me. read more