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    4.3 (87 reviews)
    Closed • 10:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Jerk chicken lunch special
    Rui L.

    I recently got to try a couple takeouts from this place and they were delicious! The jerk chicken lunch definitely is great value for the cost, the oxtail was a bit expensive but very flavorful. The staffs were very nice so my overall experience was good! I didn't see anyone dining in when I visited so can't speak for dine in experience. I will definitely come back!

    Jerk chicken and curry goat
    Kevin S.

    Giving another 5-star review because Jerk Stop always hits. That jerk chicken is crispy, tender, and spiced perfectly. And I love their jerk sauce. A good amount of kick, with just a little bit of sweetness. I want a tub of that sauce for my own house. This meal always hits the spot when I'm looking for a filling meal. Whether you eat in or take it to go, the food at Jerk Stop always satisfies. Pro tip: Call ahead. Skip the wait.

    BBQ chicken  Plantains  Rice  Festivals
    Kerry S.

    First time going, I've been wanting to try it for a while. It's really delicious! Got the large BBQ chicken plate with a side of plantains and rice. We also got an additional side of festivals. The chicken y'all, oh my God. It's the real deal, finger-licking, bone-sucking, levels of good. The plantains were perfectly cooked and the festivals were delightful as a mildly sweet dessert. Service was good, the front cashier was very helpful and kind when I was trying to pick out a drink to pair with my meal. Ambiance is fun too, they play Caribbean music and reggae while you wait. Food took a little bit of time to come out, but I'm ok with that. Feels like they really make the food from scratch at this spot. I will definitely be back, so grateful to live close to such a tasty local Caribbean restaurant! Next time I want to try the goat curry and the oxtail

    Idea of how much food you get for take out!
    Mia K.

    Finger-licking fantastic food. Rich comfort food. So glad my friend recommended this Jamaican place to me. The Oxtail Stew wowed my senses. Tender meat stewed for hours. The rice and beans mildly spicy and so flavorful by itself. The Jerk Chicken is also delicious. Like the oxtail, both are hearty without feeling heavy. If you get a combo with plantains, the dense one should be eaten same day, as it really dries up as leftovers. Pineapple upside down cake is amazing! So moist and perfectly sweet. Service can be inconsistent. The employee who handles the counter is friendlier for sit down service. I raved about the jerk gravy to him, and he gave me a complimentary side serving. I do also appreciate his patience though during my first time, answering my questions and as I fumbled my way through activating a Visa gift card to pay. They do have a very loud speaker outside which may or may not be pleasant, depending on your musical taste and ease with high volume. When I dined in, it was hot inside. Instead of letting us open the door, to keep the flies out, the front man turned on the AC. Seem to more take out business but I world definitely dine in again. Prices are reasonable and portions are very generous. Come try some unforgettable cuisine!

    Tristan C.

    Bomb . Com food. Gotta try it. Service was great, can't wait to come back. 5/5 all around.

    Jerk chicken and Curry Goat with cabbage, plantains, festival, with rice and peas underneath
    Frank D.

    My wife and I have been wanting to try Jerk Stop for some time and so glad we did. We ordered take out. It does take some time to be ready. We tried the jerk chicken and curry goat combo with rice and peas, cabbage, plantains, and festival. We also ordered the oxtail combo, one jerk chicken patty, and one beef patty. The flavors brought us back to the awesome West Indian cuisine we had in Queens and the Bronx during our time out in the East Coast. Also brought us back to an awesome local lunch we had during a trip to the British Virgin Islands. They definitely make everything from scratch here. The proof are the visible fresh herbs in the jerk paste. The patties are not greasy and taste fresh, different from the store bought processed stuff. Will come back!

    Jerk chicken
    Spencer K.

    Possibly worth the trip --- please read for details: There's room for improvement here, and I think they can improve. It felt like they just weren't ready, but opened anyway. Most of the demerits are for the ambiance. They are not quite ready for prime time. The ambiance is "bright lighting, former Indian restaurant, now a Jamaican restaurant, but all we did was paint and hang pictures of Bob Marley." So, not very inviting, but seats were comfortable, so, you know, that's nice. Service -- the hostess/cashier/waitperson gave the impression they were pressed into service and in a pinch -- so, I salute her! But they need a more professional staff. Food... I know jack about Jamaican food, and not sure if this was authentic. So, take this with a grain of salt. Portions were healthy, so the regular size should be enough for most. Goat stew! I love goat and they delivered -- a solid stew with slight spiciness akin to a moderate Indian curry. The plantain and coco bread sides were good, as was the rice and beans and cabbage. The jerk chicken was a bit on the sweet side. I have no idea how it was supposed to taste, so please use your knowledge to fill in the gaps. So, I will give them another chance. The flatware was surprisingly substantial! The restaurant is located in a zombie shopping center: more empty spaces than businesses. Back to ambiance: the pictures on the order up menu should probably be re-considered; to wit, the photo of the beans look like they have a bug in them and the picture of the soup prominently featured a chicken foot (which I like a lot, but may be off-putting to some -- though it does serve as a warning, perhaps).

    Curry Chicken Patty
    Connor Y.

    The Jerk stop is an awesome Jamaican restaurant right on Santa Monica blvd. They have tons of seating and play classics for you to listen to while you eat. There's not a huge line to order food but depending on what you get there can be a decent wait. The jerk salmon was awesome so juicy and soft and the jerk sauce was great with it. The Plantains were nice & soft as well. The red beans and rice was good too it complimented the salmon very well. The Mac and Cheese was nice creamy cheese but it was a tad bit saltier than I was expecting. The curry chicken patty was really good. A nice outer crust and the curry chicken on the inside was nice warm and soft. This was a great experience and I will definitely be back.

    Sorrel Ginger Homemade
    Kassi A.

    This place was amazing. After an especially tough move it was the highlight of my week. The salt dish and ackee was one of the most delicious things I've eaten. The homemade ginger sorrel drink was perfectly sweetened and had such depth of flavor. The rice and peas were comforting and the cabbage was flavorful. The portions are huge. Two people ate this and we still could've taken some home. They forgot my jerk chicken patty but it was so delicious and filling I didn't mind.

    Small jerk chicken - that smoke!!
    Susie D.

    I wanted to be mad, I really did. They said our take out order was ready, but we waited 40 minutes when we got there, and they apologized and were nice and added in some extra stuff, but I was still planning on knocking a star off. But then I got home and opened the jerk chicken and was blown away by how good it smelled. And then I took a bite and O.M.G. THAT SMOKE!! How in the world did they do that?! Seriously, that jerk chicken was insane. I mean, I've been to Jamaica, I've had my share of jerk chicken, and the smoke on this was unreal. I think you get the point, so I'll move on. The rice is rice, and the cabbage was better the next day, but the dumplings were everything you could want out of fried dough, and the plantains were perfect - perfectly sweet, perfect firmness, perfect flavor. My man's oxtail was a bit salty, but he enjoyed it. But holy moly the smoke on that chicken. Once word gets out, I'll probably be waiting for at least 40 minutes, and I'd do it all again. Gimme all the smoke!

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    This place is very good. Shit bussing nah fr if you looking for a nice Jamaican spot here u gooo

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    Service was horrible. Was not greeted by the lady at the front counter, and beef patties taste like the ones from the dollar tree.

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    Amazing! Food was great. Go to spot for jerk chicken. Portion is great and pricing is reasonable.

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