I purchased a Large Ox tail plate for $25.00. This plate was literally filled to the brim with…read morerice and some cabbage. I may have gotten 5 whole OX tails. I feel the food was good but $25.00 for basically a plate full of rice and peas. I am going to give it once more chance and if my plate looks the same for $25.00, They will lose my business for good

Best Jamaican spot in town ... highly recommend to anyone who is looking for good food... spots…read morelike this are limited.... Plus the owner is a great women

I'm not an expert on this sort of cuisine, despite having spent a few weeks in Jamaica and very…read moremuch enjoying the food there. I'd say that the food here seemed authentic, tasted great, the portions were good-sized and the prices fair. What more do you want? It's not fancy but it's a really good meal.

Very good and tender but I just hate the fact that I have to slowly chew because of broken bone…read morefragments mixed in when they'd scooped it into the bowl.

Unusual, interesting restaurant with great service and very pleasant owner. Food was excellent.read more

The food here is absolutely amazing. I cannot get enough of the curry chicken. The steamed cabbage…read moreis actually a standout item as well. Probably the best cabbage I have ever had. People I went with also got the jerk chicken and oxtail and they really enjoyed their meals also. Heads up that they may not be fully ready right when they open, and it seems like they make a batch of food for the day and could potentially run out of your preferred order before they close. The service is really friendly and helpful. Super polite, kind staff. The ambiance fits the vibe with green and yellow walls. It's cozy in there!

Food was amazing, great service, and the place was very unique and beautiful. love the wooden…read morechairs and tables. absolutely will come again

The only thing more beautiful than the owner is the FOOD. But seriously, she's gorgeous…read more Do yourself a flavor and go eat lunch or dinner at this " hiding in plain sight " spot on Genesee Street. I've been dreaming about the guava juice since visiting and will return.

El Barajo has long been on my list of restaurants to try in the Utica area. We finally ordered…read morelunch from there via UberEats and were very pleased with our meal. We ordered the pollo guisado, camaronfongo, and a vegetable empanada. All three were delicious, but I especially enjoyed the pollo guisado. The chicken--all dark meat, which I prefer--was melt-off-the-bone tender and very well-seasoned. We opted for yellow rice and black beans as sides, which were excellent accompaniments. My kids also loved this dish. I really loved the flavors of the camaronfongo (basically mofongo with shrimp), but only wish that there was more broth to pair with the mofongo. The mofongo was a bit dry, and I needed some more sauce or broth to moisten it and cut through the density. The fried vegetable empanada was crispy and delicious. The portions were generous; our order was enough for two adults and two toddlers, with leftovers enough for an adult's full meal.

The food was cooked fresh and they provided great service. They make Empanadillas with your choice…read moreof filling so it's always fresh. A little bit of a wait but definitely worth it.

Great food- roasted chicken juicy and seasoned perfectly. Awesome price too. Came with rice and a…read moreside of beans. Shrimp Mofongo was delicious. Also had a side of plantains. Cute mom and pop shop. Friendly and my food was ready for pickup when I arrived. Lots of baseball memorabilia on the walks. Cute place.

First time in... my son and I ordered the chicken and rice for lunch .... WOW... that has to be the…read morebest Chicken rice and beans I've ever had... great spices ... its mild but you can add the spice to it... yes that hot sauce on the table and it HOT ! But very tasty ... loved it ... we'll be back !!!

Have ordered from there many times. Good comfort food for sure. Just not in the best part of town…read more The good news is they might still have a delivery service. Give them a try, you won't be disappointed.

So delicious highly recommended definitely will be returning roasted pork and yellow rice hit…read moredifferent go get it

Very very insanely greasy chopped cheese...the beef was like a sloppy joe with sad wilted lettuce…read morethat appeared chopped and cooked into the sloppy Joe beef then slathered this odd concoction onto the greasiest bun this side of the Erie..shoot so inedible that even though im starving, I'd rather go hungry

A great quick stop restaurant with high quality food and service. The food was excellent! I got the…read morechicken and lamb combo it was so good, the hot sauce packed in the heat, I had it on the side. I would definitely come back again! The menu has so many options anyone could find something they would like.

SUCH good food. Got the Caribbean shrimp with sweet plantains, DELICIOUS! Will be coming here every…read moretime I'm in Utica. Get the plantains!!!

The food was excellent. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was because it took so long for…read morethe order to come out. I understand that sometimes for good food you have to wait. My advice would be to not have any other plans when you go to dinner there.

I had read about a Burmese restaurant at this address that I wanted to try. It was gone and May's…read moreKitchen was here instead, so I decided to give it a try and I'm glad I did. The standout item was the paté (patty) - freshly fried crisp to order with a delicious spicy filling. The other dishes were all high quality, and clearly served with love: this appears to be a one-woman operation from the very sweet and friendly May. Great place to go when you're in Utica.

Miss May is doing her thing and doing it so well. Her energy, her personality, and her food are all…read moresimply amazing. I have eaten food from there about every day since I was lucky enough to find the restaurant just passing by one day. One of the best decisions I've ever made. It's home cooking. Her Mac&Cheese is of the chain. The beef stew is so delicious. She uses high quality ingredients. IF YOU WANT A FISH FRY, OH MAN,YOU GOTTA SEE MISS MAY. THE BEST,THE BEST, THE BEST. Thank you so much Miss May. PLEASE SUPPORT LOCAL SMALL BUSINESS. THANK YOU.