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    The Jamaican Spot

    4.7 (63 reviews)
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    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    The food was so good and the staff was nothing but friendly 100% made you feel at home the portion sizes are freaking insane there's just so much food you get on each plate would recommend to anyone that wants to try something different

    Crab salad
    Andrea B.

    Very friendly people! Very clean place! Menu has variety however, the jerk chicken just tasted like smoked chicken. The oxtails were very tender but ok to taste. The crab salad was good. I'm not saying don't try this establishment, it was not what I was looking for.

    Saturday Special: Ackee and Saltfish
    Kayla L.

    AMAZING! Ackee & Saltfish @ @the.jamaicanspot in Leadville, LA First time trying this savory dish and thank goodness we came across this spot out here in Louisiana! Authentic, traditional, and delicious! The ackee and saltfish is incredibly savory, while the boiled yams, dumplings, and cooked bananas compliment the dish so well. Traditionally served on Saturday, this was a different Caribbean dish that was a delight to try :)

    Jerk chicken plate
    James L.

    This is definitely a hole in the wall with a Jamaican vibe to it. Nice laid back spot with Reggae music playing ( low volume) . I called and placed a to go order about 10 minutes before I arrived. My order ( jerk chicken plate? was ready about 2 minutes after I arrived and it was piping hot and smelled delicious. I paid for my food and took it to go. It was smelling so go I decided to eat some while sitting in the parking lot. I wasn't disappointed it tasted great. I wanted to keep eating but I had to get home. Definitely not disappointed and I'd eat here again in a heartbeat. I ate 3 really good meals on this one plate lunch.

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    Ines G.

    Absolutely loved this place! The food was fresh and delicious! We had the sampler in order to give pretty much everything a try. There was nothing that we didn't eat - and my husband is a picky eater! This was more than we could eat at once. The staff was super friendly. Definitely going back and recommend this place! A hidden gem!

    Oxtails, jerk pork, rice and beans, festival, plantains, beef patty
    Shalon P.

    Family owned restaurant or at least it seems to be. They seemed to know all their customers whether they actually did or not I'm not sure. They're so friendly. Food was awesome! I can't wait to make my way back there to get more food. So good

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    7 months ago

    The food amazing and delicious and friendly service and it's island food for me and I enjoy trying different kinds of foods.

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    Amazing! The food was delicious with great portions and service! I will be back and highly recommend!

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    2 years ago

    Authentic Jamaican food. Small place but good service. Love the oxtails. Love jerk chicken. I always leave with an extra order of plantains.

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    2 years ago

    Best food in Leesville! Oxtails are so good! Perfect seasoning! Nice lady takes care of customers diligently.. will return over and over!

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    4 years ago

    This is my favorite place in Leesville. They give huge portions of food and everything is seasoned well.

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    2 years ago

    Best in Leesville. Not stiff competition, but by far the best food around. And it's not wagonmaster of the patio.

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    By far the best Jamaican food I've ever had. Even more surprising to find such a gem in small-town Louisiana.

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    Authentic Jamaican food. I definitely recommend. The people who work there are always generous!

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    Food was excellent. Very filling with great flavor. The jerk chicken is highly recommended

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    Absolutely good Jamaican food. Oxtail is amazing. If you're looking for a great lunch or dinner spot, this is the place.

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    Pamela's Bayou In A Bowl

    Pamela's Bayou In A Bowl

    4.7
    (366 reviews)
    49.2 mi
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    I wanted a soul food lunch and came here. I was not disappointed. The dining room is spacious so…read moregreat for large groups and work lunches. I got the special of the day which was baked chicken with rice and gravy and two sides. They guy serving was super sweet to explain to me the ordering process and I had a great conversation with the woman in line before me who comes every week for the Wednesday special. For my sides, I chose the greens and mashed potatoes. Even though I got two starches, it was worth it because the mashed potatoes and gravy were worth having as a main dish! I loved the greens, too, especially since they had all the hot sauce and peppers and vinegar choices you could want. The chicken was fork tender and I left nothing on the plate. I love that they provide each guest a little wrapped package of cornbread and iced cake of the day, too. I will definitely be stopping at Pamela's any time I'm in town.

    FOOD: There was very little selection to choose from. Based on our experience, we could tell the…read morefood didn't seem very fresh and may have been sitting out all day. We both felt really heavy afterward, and my mom even felt sick after eating there. It was just basic diner food and a bit overpriced for something you can get almost anywhere else. However, the cake that comes with the cornbread was my favorite part. SERVICE: The service was fine. It had more of a cafeteria-style vibe, so there isn't much to say about it. AMBIANCE: The inside felt very run down. The bar wasn't even finished and didn't look like it was ever used. Overall, it had a very hole-in-the-wall feel.

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    Potatoes and gravy, baked chicken, sweet potatoes, stewed okra, cornbread and cake
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    Real Southern Cooking

    Real Southern Cooking

    4.9
    (14 reviews)
    76.9 mi

    I'm a snob when it comes to beef tips and rice/veggies. The absolute best beef tips I've ever…read morehad. EVER. Grab on order on your next visit. Absolutely incredible. Troy L

    "I need to eat here some time." I kept saying that every time I crossed the railroad track on the…read moreway to the government offices. Real Southern Cooking appeared to be the tiny self-proprietor choke-and-puke that I love. Well, I tried it today. The Hunny and I have been married for 21 years, and between all of the choices, this is the one where we went for our anniversary. Real Southern Cooking looks more cafe than restaurant. Not fancy at all, just a few tables in a small area. The entire menu fits on two 8.5x11 pieces of paper on the wall. It appeals to those who say "I just want good food at a low price" - um, like me. It felt down home, too. We were surprised to see a Hispanic mama & her son behind the counter; service with a smile. The black man I expected in the back was seated at a table, finishing his lunch, and he was not only informative about the spice on everything, but friendly after witnessing us praying before eating. Some utility workers came in too, "I wish I could order everything!" It appears to be a place with a daily clientele. We both had chicken: the Hunny, chicken spaghetti, me, fried chicken. She liked hers, but found it a little spicy, like the chef included Rotel Tomatoes in the sauce. I had three small pieces, and it reminded me of extra-crunchy skin at places like Krispy Krunchy Chicken. The meat was tender and not too hot. 2 sides are included, and the amount of red beans & rice I got was larger than a mere side. Real Southern Cooking is indeed one of those places that fits the Southern diner stereotype, including the good food at a low price. Not totally Texas, but totally Southern. If you're traveling on I-10, it is located downtown, a few miles off the freeway. A few more items on the menu would take it up to 5-star territory; as you see, many Yelpers have it there now. Enjoy it now, ya hear?

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    The updated menu prices
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