Disclaimer, I am a Caribbean national living in the DMV and a true foodie. I saw their sign yesterday on my way to Old Town and had to give it a try the following day. The new location is spotless and has plenty of seating inside with a clean, no nonsense aesthetic. Old school reggae and dancehall pumps out steadily from the sound system and the staff are polite and friendly. They have delicious natural juices in the coolers and freshly baked patties which are light, flaky, juicy inside and full of flavor, as they should be. (I ordered two spicy beers) I ordered the jerk pork ribs and curry goat with a side of rice and peas ( with curry gravy on top of course). The curry goat was the best I've had in the area, the meat was fall off the bone tender and the curry had deep, rich flavor, I honestly felt like I was at home. Rice and peas were delicious with plenty of coconut milk in the mix. The jerk pork was a little more of a fusion between BBQ ribs and jerk pork as it had a BBQ glaze. I will say that the traditional jerk flavor was there but I felt like the sauce overpowered it a bit. It was still incredibly tender and my American partner enjoyed it. I think it can cater to less familiar palates well. Over all I'm overjoyed to have a proper Jamaican restaurant close by and I'd give them a solid B+ rating overall. I've had less tasty Jamaican food in the Caribbean and also slightly more authentic Jamaican food in the UK so go figure. I look forward to going back again, can't wait to try the rest of the menu and bring my friends along too. Bless! read more

Jamaican Breeze - Storefront and menu - Caribbean Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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0 stars if I could. Extremely poor customer service. I usually support local and small businesses but my last experience left a horrible taste in my mouth. I ordered to go from here via DoorDash, and called the restaurant ahead of time to confirm the order. The lady who picked up confirmed my order and items. Then after waiting an hour, my dasher call me to tell me they were completely sold out of oxtail at 8pm on a weekday. They then cancelled my order after I waited so long. They didn't even check to see if they had oxtail when they confirmed the to go order apparently. I get that mistakes happen, but the way the owner and manager later handled this was completely unprofessional and is in line with the negative reviews of this place. I called the restaurant multiple times to try to contact the manager because that night I didn't end up eating since they cancelled my order and it was too late to get other food. The owner never responded despite texts and calls, ignored me and ultimately told his manager that he would not offer anything due to my review on Google. This felt very petty. Other reviews mention they run out of stock of things so seems like they have poor inventory control. As a first time customer who loves Jamaican food, I am genuinely shocked that this is how they treat customers. Manager was rude and it seems like they don't really care about customer service here. If they did they would have addressed the negative experience I had. Due to the lack of accountability, apology, and empathy from the owner I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone. They do not seem open to feedback or improvement. Be warned if you order DoorDash or Uber Eats your order may be cancelled on you due to being sold out after you've already waited a long time. I cannot honestly recommend this place because regardless of the food, service also matters and I cannot endorse a business that would treat customers in this manner. I can say that this was one of the worst customer experiences I've had from a restaurant. read more

I often visit this consortium of restaurants for food from a Pourto Rican restaurant; but, unfortunately I got sidetracked when I saw Jamaican food, Jamaican Breeze. The consortium as a whole offers takeout only. Jamaican Breeze's food was bland and the chicken was man-made. The chicken looked like ham-hocks. It was so unusual that I had to call the restaurant to determine what it was. They claimed that it was the way it was cut; but, it was not. It tasted unusual as well. The peas and rice had no taste either. This was disappointing since I did not go to my intended restaurant. It's hard finding good Jamaican food in the DMV. read more

Jamaican Breeze - Barbeque Jerk chicken and peas and rice. - Caribbean Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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This place is decent and convenient to the area with a small area for parking in front. I got the Brown Stew chicken with rice and peas, and plantain, which is not included in the meal and is considered an additional side if I recall correctly. I also got the homemade/storemade ginger beer (it is non-alcoholic); if you love ginger this is perfect but be forewarned it is very strong and ginger forward. With tax the total was about $25. This is the closest to authentic brown stew chicken I've had in the area, and the rice and peas was also good. Good portion size too. I will be back to try out some of the other dishes. Nice welcome to the neighborhood. read more

Jamaican Breeze - Brown Stew Chicken - Caribbean Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

I ordered 2 beef patties, jerk shrimp/peas&rice/plantain, curry chicken/peas&rice/plantain and a roti. I was not impressed, as someone of Caribbean descent. The curry chicken and rice&peas were good portions. The plantains were not sweet or soft. The patties are located on the counter top and after 20min I had to go up to the counter and ask for the patties, which they seemed to have forgotten about. The "jerk" shrimp was made with a spicy tomato based sauce, which isn't my understanding of jerk seasoning. The roti was hard and barely warm. I'm very disappointed and unfortunately wouldn't recommend this establishment for authentic Jamaican cuisine. read more

Jamaican Breeze - "Jerk" shrimp - Caribbean Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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My new go-to Jamaican spot which I discovered by chance while getting my car serviced. Their lunch specials are fairly priced and the portion fair. Service was fast and efficient. I enjoyed it so much the first time I had to bring my husband to give it a try. read more

Every time I come here they never have any beef patties. Every time I try to give a Caribbean restaurant a chance in the DMV I'm reminded that the standards and quality are lackluster compared to the Caribbean restaurants in S. Florida. read more

Tasty and authentic Jamaican food. I saw some negative reviews but, I was satisfied with my order and will return.

Ordered the Goat Curry late last night for pickup. The food was hot after 15 min from the pickup time. The staff was courteous and the food was delicious. I was so happy to see a Jamaican restaurant in Arlington I was praying the food will be good so it can stay for a long time. Please keep up the good work. I will be there every week! read more

Great amount of food and top quality. It's just kissing the Caribbean flavor. It's like they used no spices, herbs or even salt. Located in a co-kitchen with plenty of parking. You put your order in a tablet and the food comes out of a pickup shelf within 20 minutes. I will not return because of lack of flavor but if you don't like salt this might be a healthier option. read more

Jamaican Breeze - Oxtail - Caribbean Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

I've eaten here twice! The first time was when they initially opened on Glebe Road in Alexandria. I ordered the oxtails with cabbage, rice, and beans lunch special for $20. Unfortunately, it wasn't worth the price for the small portion you receive nor the fragrant taste. I decided to give them another chance yesterday and ordered the exact same meal for $20. Sadly, I had the same experience. While the food was just ok, the portion size just doesn't justify the price. For $20, I expected a lot more food. I really wanted to support this business, but I left disappointed both times! read more

I was craving some oxtails, so tried this place out based on reviews. It's a takeout/delivery app only type of place and I opted for delivery. There's a good selection of items on the menu to choose from. Everything was packed in a sturdy container and delivered in a sturdy paper bag. Though I'd normally want my items sectioned off a bit better because of the amount of liquid the oxtails were in, I didn't mind it too much since it was good. I really enjoyed the Mac and cheese, and the oxtails were big, tender, and flavorful. I got an extra serving, but I'm sure the portion size would have been great without that. Definitely hit the spot. I personally wasn't as much of a fan of the mixed veg since it's basically the frozen mix, but everything else was delicious. I look forward to trying this place again. read more

Jamaican Breeze - Oxtails with vegetables and Mac and cheese - Caribbean Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

I waited 30 minutes for a shrimp salad and beef patty - I wasn't that hungry but wanted to try sum. Shit pmo.

We ordered the curry goat, stew chicken, and jerk ribs. Sides included rice and peas, callalou, plantains, and cabbage. Pros: the food is really flavorful!! Everything was delicious and authentic. Cons: all the meats were cut crazy so there were tiny bones everywhere. I notice this with a lot of Jamaican restaurants, but this was particularly problematic. Almost a choking hazard. I would love to recommend to everyone, but hope the chef could to do a bit better with the bones. Please and thank you! read more

It was my first time visiting, and I am so impressed! The restaurant looks brand new, very clean, and spacious. The staff was also super friendly and welcoming.I ordered the curry chicken with mixed stir-fry veggies and callaloo (greens). The food portions were very generous, and the taste was AMAZING!!! It was incredibly flavorful and not overly spicy--just the perfect amount of kick. I also tried the regular beef, spicy beef, and jerk chicken patties, and they were all delicious.I will definitely be going back! Highly recommend checking this place out. read more

My go to when craving for Jamaican food! Their oxtail and jerk chicken are the best! Clean and friendly staff.

Chicken wings just as DRY (as Mojave desert) and almost as hard as the coco bread. 3 forkfuls and DEFINITELY unimpressed. Severely miss the original "Negril" in Silver Spring & Howard Univ. Rice & beans super dry & hard. Sooooo hoped food would be fresh and seasoned well - overnight. Coco bread stored in plastic BAG inside a heated container. Hard as a rock. Today is Monday so maybe my entire order (jerk wings, cabbage, rice & peas) is just weekend leftovers. Guess I'm asking for too much on a Monday. read more

The food was so-so at best. The plantains seemed partially dehydrated and air fried. The oxtail was dry and tough. I'm used to oxtail that is fall off the bone tender. The rum cake was black cake, but the menu doesn't state that. I will NEVER eat food from this place again. read more

This place has really good food! Problem is that it is in a shared kitchen type of setup, and parking lot area is tricky (narrow, etc.). And for some reason the service fees are coming up to 14 dollars when we want it delivered. It's not that far from us. So, we went with a place that has really good food too (maybe not as good, but still, really good!). Unfortunate, we really like their food! read more

I ordered jerk chicken, rice & peas and mixed vegetables. I received curried goat, mac & cheese and rice & peas. There is no one to call to get the order corrected. I do not eat goat and did not want mac & cheese. The chicken patties were meh at best. The coco bread was okay. I've had better. First and last time read more

Jamaican Breeze - What I received: rice & peas, Mac & cheese and curried goat. The only thing was correct was the rice. - Caribbean Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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I've ordered from this restaurant multiple times normally order their lunch oxtail and lunch goat meat platter and it never disappoints. Everything is always well seasoned very flavorful and succulent. The lunch portions are a good size as well. I can't wait to try other items on their menu. read more

We ordered takeout from the Alexandria location including the oxtail plate and vegetable plate! The oxtail, rice n peas and plantain were a hit! So flavorful! I've had a hard time finding a spot that makes Jamaican festival and at this spot the festival was special only reason I didn't give 5 stars was the cabbage/stirfry was lacking flavor all around. Be mindful that the homemade "ginger beer" is fresh homemade ginger juice! Sign me up ‍ I will be back! read more

Ordered escovich fish and festival with saltfish and ground food. The chef hooked it up and it was just as good as he said it would be. Highly recommended. Danny Slash read more

My husband and I ordered this for delivery tonight and I fear I may want it every day this week. It was SO tasty. I am pregnant and was craving something savory and comforting, and the iron from Oxtail and folate from cabbage were an added benefit for the little one. I truly can't describe how much this food hit the spot! 10/10 recommend. read more

We ordered mild beef patties..Amazing. My grandsons and I enjoyed every bite! They are tske out only.

If Jamaica had a Burger King, this would be it! Absolutely worst Jamaican food that I have ever had in my life! The food taste like there is no love in it at all. Super Duper bland. If you want real Jamaican food, you should not go here! We ordered the oxtail, and the brown stew chicken. Both essentially tasteless! The mixed vegetables, were frozen mixed vegetables. The callaloo was incredibly bland, as was the mixed stirfry. Would not want my enemies to eat here! read more