5 Stars for great Jamaican food in Sanford that's easy for pick-up or delivery and packs TONS of flavor! Plus- Vegetarian meat options (soy-based)! I was getting together with some friends and we ordered from Negril. Luckily, a couple of my friends are Jamaican and they helped steer me to some new faves! Food I'd highly recommend: - Brown stew chicken meal with rice and peas, fried plantain, and stewed cabbage. This dish is rich and has the potential for leftovers if you're not starving. For the uninitiated, Jamaican rice and peas consist of red kidney beans and rice that's cooked in broth, coconut milk, and tons of aromatic spices. This isn't your white rice and green peas type of situation. I could have eaten this rice on its own, but add in the brown stew sauce and WOW. Also, I love the cabbage side because it adds a vinegary note that offsets the rich stew. Note: The chicken is cut up and includes bones. - Coco bread: This is a Jamaican style bun baked with coconut milk. It's especially good when paired with a patty in the middle (yes, the coco bread around the patty! Carb heaven!). - Festival: Jamaican festival is a sweet fried dough made with cornmeal, flour, sugar, salt, vanilla extract, and milk aka a dumpling. Yes this is as good as it sounds- especially for soaking up brown stew gravy! I was BLOWN away to see an entire veggie section of the menu (for online ordering) featuring soya veggie chunks (a soy based option with the consistency of chicken). That's a HUGE deal for those of us with vegetarians in the family. Overall, delicious Jamaican food that I'll definitely order again! read more

I think they used to have a location in Orlando. But found this in Sanford. The guy working the counter was excellent with his service. The food was HOT AND FRESH. I don't mind waiting places if there is a reward and I love a good hot out the pot meal. Next time I'm in Sanford will visit again. read more

Negril Spice - Caribbean Near Me - Sanford, Florida

Heyyyyyy you guyyyyyys! This is a low key spot downtown Sanford with authentic Caribbean vibes representing Jamaican cuisine. Super excited to try it and it is definitely a hit! The patties are fresh, hot, some are spicy some aren't, they have a wide variety and apparently everyone knows how yum bc people just kept coming in and ordering. The main dish we opted for is jerk chicken and it's so delicious! Order in or take out! Let's eat!! read more

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What can be said about a hole in the wall Jamaican restaurant, other than yum. This place is very low frills mom-and-pop with decor that literally screams Jamaica at you everywhere you look. The food is fresh and delicious, although we found the lunch special portions to be a little small. One of us had the curry, which had just the right mix of flavors and the other had the jerk chicken, which was pretty good as well. We also tried a spinach and cheese pie and it was delicious!! You order at a counter but they'll bring it to you at the table. Just be ready if they get a rush at the counter it may back up getting your food out because they'll be busy taking orders. read more

The place is clean. No wait in a Sunday night. Server was friendly. Good turnaround was 10mins. Ordered the Oxtail. It was tender, the meat falls off the bone and melts in your mouth. It was spiced right. The cabbage was medium, not too soft and blended well with the beans. It was a good Meal. Will recommend this place for oxtails. read more

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The oxtails were dry although them ribs was bussin! Pattys are good every time! Rice and peas on point! read more

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I'm visiting from out of town and wanted good Caribbean food. Everything was great. The oxtails, chicken, sauces were so good. I want to come back just to eat here again. The beautiful lady that took our orders provided great service as well! read more

Oh yeah, this place is it! Ordered to-go for coworkers and I after having a rough morning at work. Was recommended by a coworker to try this place out because I was craving jerk chicken. I ordered the jerk chicken meal that came with two sides: I chose white rice and sweet plantains. The portions are out of this world, definitely worth the $10! It came with half a chicken, a whole side plate of rice and two sweet plantains. The jerk chicken was just the perfect amount of spice and the chicken was still tender and juicy. It definitely reminded of my time in Montego years ago. This place lives up to the reviews, and the employees are nothing but sweet and full of joy. A One-Love feeling! * My other two coworkers ordered the coco curry chicken which explains why it was saucy in my take out. That was also delicious too! Not spicy! read more

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Waited an HOUR for my food Worst experience ever, I placed my order an hour ago, waited in line for 20 minutes to even let them know I had a mobile order, cashier cut 3 people in line to take someone else's order. Then made us wait even longer to for our mobile order. Then after she said she was sorry and it would be 3 more minutes, we waited an extra 20 minutes and went up to her to ask what's going on and my food was just sitting there and she didn't care. Truly the WORST service I've ever received. read more

I was looking for something different than the standard fast food during travel. This place had awesome authentic food! Definitely recommend. read more

Stopped here on a Thursday afternoon for a carry out order and it wasn't bad, but not great. I normally order an oxtail meal if I'm eating Caribbean food but I ordered the jerk chicken meal instead just to be safe. It came with rice& peas and cabbage and honestly wasn't bad, just sort of bland and underwhelming. We also ordered 2 beef Patties which were just okay, and 2 kolas. Overall the food wasn't the best and I still prefer golden Krust but if you're in the area and decide to give it a try you might feel differently. read more

I had the opportunity to try Negril spice for the 1st time on 8/01/25. The stew chicken and rice and peas was good. However the jerk chicken and cabbage was not. The jerk chicken and cabbage had an over powering smell and taste of vinegar. We were not able to eat neither due to the smell and taste. read more

3.50 extra charge for fried dumplings is insane and you can't swap it with the ground provision. And 4.50 for white meat. Quality of food is here and there. Sometimes fresh sometimes stale. Drive to colonial and get better food 10:35 and they just opening as well. No food ready for an entire hour. Not business like. read more

So my jerk pork was excellent. The lady's oxtail she said was good but not great. Rice and peas was on point. I just needed more sauce. The jerk sauce has a great taste and spice to it. Been wanting to try this place for a min. Excellent customer service and I think they may be moving to an ever better spot soon..... maybe near some farmers market!?!? Idk but good for them. read more

Negril Spice - Large Jerk Pork - Caribbean Near Me - Sanford, Florida

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First time trying this Jamaican place down the road in downtown Sanford. We tried some Jerk Ribs and Jerk Chicken. The meal was served with rice and peas, cabbage and mixed vegetables, and plantain. Everything was very well seasoned, and really delicious! We washed our lunch down with a couple of beers. We got the medium size portion and it was still a lot of food. The only thing I regret is it took me so long to try it! read more

Negril Spice - Medium Jerk Ribs - Caribbean Near Me - Sanford, Florida

Ordered this for pick up. I had the beef stew (medium size). It was a huge portion size, like enough for two meals. I do wish they would include more cabbage. It's a mountain of rice and meat with a little bit of cabbage. The meat was very tender and seasoned very well. I would recommend read more

Negril Spice - Medium Stew Beef - Caribbean Near Me - Sanford, Florida

Their chicken soup is amazing. Oxtails are always tender. My only complaint is their cabbage taste like its not cooked with much love and their cornbread is dry. read more

All I can say is I love the large oxtail combo meal. It was fresh, meat was moist and the sauce, cabbage, rice and pea were excellent. The jerk chicken was very good as well. It was our first time there and eating Caribbean food and definitely will be back. I really enjoy supporting local businesses especially when they're this good. You definitely won't be disappointed! It's definitely a casual place and no need getting dress up. read more

Brought my son for his first taste of Jamaican food and he is hooked! He ate the beef patty, and took oxtail and jerk chicken to go. He can not wait to go back! From what I see and smell this place is home style! I miss being able to eat Jamaican food! I know there are some things that can be modified with my dietary restrictions but my son loves it and that is good enough for me! read more

Negril Spice - Jerk chicken - Caribbean Near Me - Sanford, Florida

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Almost a 5 star but you get served in a styrofoam container with a plastic fork even if you are dinning in. The food itself gets 5 stars. The staff gets 5 stars. We ordered 2 orders of jerk chicken one regular size and one large. There was just more chicken in the large but the rice and veggies were about the same amount. 2 slices of plantains came with every meal. The jerk pork was fantastic and not dry. The veggie hand pie was one of the best things I have tried in a while. We go to Jamaican places often and I have tried a lot of hand pies. read more

Negril Spice - Jerk pork - Caribbean Near Me - Sanford, Florida

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Drive here! It's worth it! Perfectly spiced and so flavorful! The staff was super friendly. I only wish I had room for another plate! Yum yum yum!!!! read more

My family is Trinidadian and this is the closest thing we have to Trini food in Sanford. Unfortunately their roti was very hard. However, they did have a vegan option so I am appreciative of that. Everything else was good, just a bit disappointed about the roti. That being said, I don't think they make the roti themselves and assume they get the roti from a 3rd party. read more

I love this place for their chicken dishes and beef patties! Service is always courteous. Occasionally I have found that the rice is not quite there, and in the past when I ordered oxtail here it wasn't yet cooked enough (still tough). Chicken curry is to die for read more

Excellent authentic Jamaican food. I love the beef patty and the plantains. The jerk chicken is flavorful and delicious; moist meat with just the right amount of spice. Lots of food for the money! This place is a hidden gem in Sanford. read more

Having already tried the nearby rival Montego Bay Caribbean Takeout a couple of times, I've been dying to try Negril Spice located in downtown Sanford to see which will be crowned Sanford's best. After ordering my favorite meal of Jerk Chicken (extra jerk sauce please), rice n beans, cabbage and plantains I took my order to go and proceeded to destroy. After conquering that delicious meal, my decision became a difficult one. I mean, the chicken was positioned so beautifully in my container and was well seasoned and spicy. The rice was fresh and fluffy but not too soft. The cabbage was plain and not seasoned but it worked fine. All in all, I thoroughly enjoyed my meal and felt my craving was met with satisfaction. I'm going to go with a tie, because if I was my local good Jamaican spot that's closer to me with slightly better prices and food, I'd pick MoBay but if I want solid food with the ability to dine in, with a better atmosphere and service, then it's Negril. Ya' Mon! read more

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OMG!!! I cannot believe how amazing this food is! I took my kids to the zoo and met my fiancé here for lunch. I was torn between the jerk chicken and the ox tails but the chicken is so good I'm sure the ox tails are just as good. I can't wait to go back. I would eat here everyday if I could. The service was good. I placed my order to go so there wasn't much interaction. read more

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I love Caribbean food and was really excited to try the brown stew chicken. The portions were great, but unfortunately the food was bland and hard. Rice was very dry and the chicken was not seasoned well. Not worth the cost or calories. read more

I have found a new favorite spot!! Negril is a Jamaican American cuisine that sits in the most popular area of Sanford, Fl. As soon as you walk in, you are made to feel like family. Though the restaurant isn't that big, there is enough space to have a good time. As soon as you pull up the the restaurant, they have reggae music playing, I loved it!! It seems to build your anticipation to walk in and expect good food. There are about 2-4 tables outside if you enjoy dining outside on a cool Florida evening. Once you walk into the place, you are greeted and made to relax. My husband and I literally placed our order and sat down. We had our food hot and fresh within 5 minutes. Our waiters name was Elijah and he was soooo sweet!! He was such a gentleman and made a few accommodations on our behalf. My husband and I both ordered the vegetables, rice and plantains. I am an absolute curry fanatic so I asked if there was any way I was able to have some of the curry sauce without the meat....and Elijah made it happen. At that point, he had my heart! The food tasted amazing. I'm very picky about the curry I eat, as well as cabbage. The cabbage was just right! Not too soft and not too firm, perfect! If you are looking for good service, great location, quiet and amazing food, try Negril! read more

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Picture this. Hubby and I are out on one of our weekend motorcycle rides to Bikeroberfest in Daytona Beach, FL. We ride over to one of our favorite restaurants in Sanford, FL only to find it's closed for maintenance. We ask a local where can we get something good to eat? He responds, "Do you like Jamaican food?" His recommendation was Negril Spice! We listen because the look on his face said we shouldn't miss out! This was one of those fortuitous coincidences that worked out really well. I had the oxtails, rice and peas, cabbage and sweet plantains - recommended by our waitress and hubby had the curry chicken with white rice cabbage and plantains. I literally was licking my fingers.. I'm not ashamed!!! It was so good! My husband said he hadn't had curry chicken that good in years! Needless to say this will not be our last visit! A great find with friendly staff and great food! read more

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Great customer service and even better food my go to is the curry goat ( extra gravy) , rice and peas, cabbage, and plantain. They have a very big menu with a few American options like chicken and waffles which I would love to try read more

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Since moving to Sanford I haven't found a solid Jamaican curry joint, I came here for lunch. Ordered 1 large curry goat with a boiled dumpling, cabbage and rice with peas. 1 medium oxtail with cabbage and fried plantains. 2 bottled drinks and 2 Patties. This came out to $50 loL, price wouldn't have mattered if I actually got a solid serving of meat. I Maybe had 4oz of goat for a huge platter of rice, that was a let down. Same with the oxtail but my girl doesn't eat a lot so that didn't matter as much. Worker was very nice and helpful. I won't eat there again but it wasn't awful. Just can't justify price to portions read more

I believe the person taking our order behind the counter said they are undergoing some changes and updates. You order from the guy behind the counter and your food comes out in Styrofoam containers. We arrived when they opened and the guy behind the counter asked us to come to the counter to order from him. Currently they do not have menu's so you order off the whiteboard hanging on the sidewall behind the plexiglass beside the guy behind the counter. We were the only ones dining in and there were a few people that stopped in and ordered food to go while we ate. The food was good and the servings were plentiful for the prices. The restaurant is off a sideroad and just up the way from 1st street. There's a growing selection of nice restaurants in this part of Sanford. If you're in the area and looking for some good Jamaican food give them a try. We may try again once the changes, updates and menu are complete. read more

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The best Jerk Chicken I have ever had and the beef stew is amazing tons of flavor and spice and you need to try there beef patties they are on point. read more

This was pretty good! We all got the medium jerk chicken, and I also got a side of plantains. We got the sauce on the jerk and omg that was so good. So so good. We had rice and peas (w/black beans)on the side. If I'm back in the area I would eat here again. read more

Welcoming atmosphere and quick service. The Jerk Chicken meal with rice and peas was absolutely delicious. The cabbage was different and could use some seasoning. We will definitely return when we are in the area. read more

Amazing food! And most menu items are gluten feee! The beef stew is tender and juicy, the jerked chicken and jerked pork are tasty and perfectly balanced. The cabbage is delicious! Not fancy... plastic utensils and take out boxes as plates but it's comfortable with tables and casual decor. We will be back next time we are in Sanford. read more

The food was terribly overpriced. We got 3 meals, 1med and 2 lrg oxtails, that came up to just over $84. The portions were barely there, rice was dry and gritty, as were the beans (I'm sure it was old food). We also were told that we could substitute sides if we wanted, but then was hit with a $6 charge that was never spoken of....NOT OK! When I asked the worker about it, he was very nonchalant and dry. I can see why, on a beautiful Saturday, there was NO ONE in their establishment!! And my family and I will be added to that long list, because we are NEVER going back!!!! I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE!!! read more

My first time having Jamaican food didn't disappoint. Great portions and everything I've had there is flavorful and the staff is great. I moved back to the west coast and will miss this spot! read more

The jerk chicken is delicious. The wings are just party wings though. Not the whole chicken. They should make that known. But the flavor is good. read more

this is an awesome Jamaican restaurant in Sanford wit excellent tasting food and clean atmosphere and very helpful and respectful staff.