Yardie Spice was recommended to us by our guide at Biscayne Natl Park. And what a GREAT RECOMMENDATION it was!! The food was incredible. Started with the best juice I've ever had (I bought one to take home for breakfast). The cod and salmon fritters with spicy slaw were delicious. The slaw was perfect with the fritter. We also had one of the specials - lamb roast with mushroom risotto. My son, who is a foodie, devoured it. Can't wait to come back. It's a small restaurant with great food and a big heart! read more

Such a special place! The food was amazing - we had the jerk chicken and goat curry. Don't be afraid to kick it up a notch if you like spicy. Do NOT miss the Passionfruit Key Lime pie. read more

Passing thru the area from the keys and looking for authentic Jamaican food, we found this quaint little gem they yelp and glad we stopped by. We had conch fritters, beef empanadas, oxtails, curry goat and sweet and spicy salmon. Everything was made from scratch. The owner was welcoming and explained how each dish we ordered was prepared. Service was quick Will pass thru again when given a chance!!!! Highly recommend if you're looking for Jamaican food in the Homestead area. read more

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What an amazing place! From the moment we walked we were treated like old friends. The owners were so welcoming and eager to share their love of the place and its food - mix of Jamaican and Haitian cuisine. The jerk chicken was outstanding, as was the sweet chili salmon, plus a delicious house made mix of mango and passion fruit juice with turmeric, followed by passion fruit key lime pie. We left happily stuffed. read more

Yardie Spice - Mixed fruit juice - Caribbean Near Me - Homestead, Florida

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This small neighborhood spot has a cozy, local feel, and when we arrived around 5 PM, it was packed. The restaurant was clearly a popular choice, with both dine-in and takeout customers keeping the place busy. Unfortunately, the service was extremely slow. There was only one person taking orders and handling the register, and she seemed overwhelmed. We had ordered our food 30 minutes in advance, yet when we arrived, we still had to wait another 30 minutes before receiving it. It appeared that they hadn't even started our order until we got there, possibly due to the high volume of customers and takeout orders. While waiting, we decided to order a slice of cake, a bottled soda, and a juice, which added an extra $23 to our total--definitely on the pricier side. When we finally got our food, it looked great, but the flavor didn't live up to expectations. Unfortunately, the food also didn't sit well with me, though my partner didn't have the same issue. Overall, while the restaurant has high ratings, we personally didn't feel it was worth the wait or the cost. Perhaps its popularity comes from being one of the few Jamaican spots in Homestead, FL, but based on our experience, we wouldn't be in a rush to return. read more

Yardie Spice - Cake, soda, sugar cane juice - Caribbean Near Me - Homestead, Florida

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Stopped here after shopping at Robert is Here fruit market. We met the owner and he chatted with us about the Haitian/Jamaican background shared by him and his wife. This place has been listed on many "best of" lists and we saw lots of locals eating here -- a great sign! The menu is posted on the wall and has options for almost any eater (vegan/vegetarian/omnivore). We split the spicy slaw plantains, I had the (ya man) jerk chicken, and my wife had the jerk veggies with tofu. I've had a lot of jerk chicken and this was hands down the best I've ever had. The spice was on point and the chicken was juicy and tender. My wife loved hers too. You can pay with cash or card, but there is a cash discount and menu prices are "cash prices." Honestly the difference must have been pretty small. One of the best meals on our vacation to Miami and the Keys! read more

Yardie Spice - Plantains with Spicy Slaw - Caribbean Near Me - Homestead, Florida

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Delightful and delicious lunch on our way to Key West on Thursday! Rochelle greeted us as soon as she opened the restaurant and she charmed us from the get go. Pride of ownership shines through her presentation of the menu. The food is made fresh to order and it shows through every dish from the fresh juice to the entrees. We really can't say enough about how much we enjoyed our experience at Yardie Spice. Thank you, Yelp! read more

Yardie Spice - Caribbean Near Me - Homestead, Florida

Best food we have had in Florida. Jerk Chicken and the Curry Chicken were amazing. The best part of the entire restaurant is the owners. The husband and wife that own it make you feel like family from the second you walk in. We were in Florida City for 2 days and ate here twice. It's a must try read more

Foods and drinks were great. They have a number of options for gluten free and dairy free and will adjust meals as needed. Nice little spot tucked in away from the street but still open enough for a breeze and chickens. Service was courteous and prompt. read more

The reviews are amazing so we figured there was very little risk here. That assumption was wrong. We had the oxtail with rice and peas and brown stew chicken with rice and peas. Let's start with the good. The meat was tender and somewhat flavorful. But the it wasn't seasoned well enough. The rice and peaches also lacked flavor and the sauce tasted somewhat burnt. The peas were not traditional kidney beans and there was zero coconut flavor. It appears this is a Haitian rendition of Jamaican food. That doesn't work. I wouldn't order this again. read more

We were starving during our very long road trip from Orlando to Key West and made a pit stop in Homestead. I looked up hidden gems in this area and found that Yardie Spice had a lot of great reviews. Plus a fellow Yelp Elite had recommended it as well. When they say hidden.. they were absolutely right. If you're not paying attention, you'd definitely miss it. The restaurant is located in an unassuming spot at a really tight intersection. Literally hidden in plain sight. As soon as we found it, we almost second guessed ourselves into thinking we were at the wrong place. But as soon as we walked in, we realized we were in the right place. The inside is really small that you actually have to go outside to their sister business to use their restroom. I got lucky however and the owner let me use their personal bathroom. You'd have to walk through the kitchen to get there. As I walked through the kitchen, I met two really nice women whipping up a storm cooking some delicious Jamaican food. I knew then that we were in for a real treat! We started off with conch fritters with a side of their spicy dipping sauce. This was my first time ever eating conch fritters and I was quite impressed with the taste and texture. I honestly didn't know what to expect really other than it was delicious. For our main, we had the spicy chilli salmon. Their juice was refreshing and the coconut rum cake was moist and flavorful. The owners were so nice and welcoming. I loved the decor on the walls. Even though it's small inside, it had that homey family feel. Definitely reminded me of my trips to Jamaica. I'd come here again next time I'm in the area. read more

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Wonderful little place. Family owned and operated. Food can be a little slow if they are busy. Can be hot inside. But really amazing food.

Yardie Spice Caribbean restaurant in Homestead, down south, right on N Krome Ave. It's looks like a whole in the wall. But, that's as far as it goes! The everything is stupendous! They don't throw the food on a styrofoam box! You get a nice plate of food. Gourmet too in fact! The man is from Jamaica. And the wife is from Haiti. So a fusion? Not really a fusion. But authentic Jamaican food and authentic Haitian food. Yum! The wife in the kitchen (back of the house), and the husband is in the front (front of the house). That makes for a unique family run restaurant! Each time I come here, I go out feeling satisfied, both my stomach and my soul. The service is excellent! read more

I cannot recommend this place enough. The female owner was fantastic, so welcoming and kind. And the food... AMAZING! The oxtail was falling off the bone. When you're in Homestead, you have to come here. I'll definitely be back. read more

Yardie Spice - Oxtail with plantain, salad, and rice with peas - Caribbean Near Me - Homestead, Florida

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Amazing authentic food presented beautifully and delicious! The conch fritters are deliciously different than anywhere else. I can't stop thinking about their key lime pie and the creamy lime texture. It did take quite awhile to have the owner come over to settle the check. But I will be comparing every other conch fritter and key lime pie to their items. Delicious! read more

It's small on the inside, but what they lack in space, they make up for in flavor, and service. The jerk chicken is fantastic, of course, but so is anything else you'll try from the menu. Don't pass up the juices. Very, very good & like no one else does it. You will be made to feel right at home, and you won't be disappointed. read more

Yardie Spice - Current menu. - Caribbean Near Me - Homestead, Florida

As soon as I walked in, I was greeted by a friendly man who took my drink order and told me to sit anywhere. Turns out he was actually just a very friendly customer and the only staff member there at the time was a lady, who was very nice once I finally interacted with her, single-handedly taking orders and oozing that southern hospitality. So that was an interesting first impression! Aside from that, the service and food were both top notch. They have an extensive selection of plant based options, and I heard good things about the jerk and curry tofu. I wanted to try both and ended up getting a curry tofu dish with a side of jerk tofu. The jerk tofu is medium spicy (ended up being a little too spicy for me but I was informed in advance), while the curry tofu is pretty mild. Both were very flavorful, and the curry is slightly different from many South or East Asian curries I've tried. The jerk tofu goes extremely well with the salad, plantains, and rice that the curry tofu dish comes with. My only concern is that the side cost $12.50, only slightly less than the entree ($14.50). It didn't seem reasonable given the much smaller quantity of food in the side. The restaurant is small inside but when I went on a Friday evening there were a few some seats available. Plenty of parking available. read more

Yardie Spice - Curry tofu ($14.50) and a side of jerk tofu ($12.50) - Caribbean Near Me - Homestead, Florida

Incredible Jamaican food well-deserving of its 5-star rating. We were looking for somewhere to grab dinner while staying in Homestead, and EVERYWHERE we looked recommended coming here (even our Airbnb host said it was the best food in the area). It is the definitely a hidden gem - unassuming from the outside but with incredibly delicious food. The Combo #1 is the way to go. The jerk chicken is juicy with the perfect spice. You also get a salad, some rice, and plantains. If I could've just ordered a plate of the plantains, I 100% would've. The brown stew chicken was also great, but I'll always pick the jerk chicken. Their Jamaican patties are tasty as well. Grab a slice of the coconut rum cake for dessert. We absolutely devoured it - so moist and flavorful. You will not be disappointed. They definitely get very busy during dinner time. We were able to grab a seat at their counter, but there was a bit of a wait for a table. It seemed to be family-run, and there was only one person running the dining area. All the food is made fresh to order, so it does take a little longer for your food. That all being said, the wait was well-worth it, and everyone working there was so friendly that it wasn't even a problem. Plus, it was so busy and lively that it was nice to sit back and enjoy the ambiance. If waiting isn't your thing, they do take-out and you can order in advance. Overall, hands down recommend stopping here to eat. You will not be disappointed. read more

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Little hidden gem in the homestead area first time trying it... it's a small little restaurant but they have a long list of different items on the menu, the owners are very friendly and kind, order was taken fast and ready in about 15 min or so...and the food is amazing and you get lots of food for the price, tried the jerk chicken with rice and the salad.... It was really good but my favorite was the Jamaican meat patty. Will def go again and try other items off the menu. read more

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We stopping in after a day trip around the lower Everglades. We got the curry goat, conch fritters, mango juice and short ribs. The flavors exploded and soared with each dish! There were no disappointments! The curry goat literally fell off the bones, the conch fritters were well seasoned and paired with the dipping sauce spectacularly, the mango juice was so refreshing, and the short rib was well seasoned with a jerk rub. read more

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Phenomenal Jamaican food with the friendliest owner who took her time to explain all the dishes, her favorites, and made us feel right at home! The space is small with a few tables so most people ordered to go. Each of the entrees comes with rice, beans, a small salad, and plantain. Outside of their jerk meats, the other entrees are relatively mild. I really enjoyed their Curry Goat and my friend the Curry Chicken, where the meat practically fell off the bone. They also have great options for desserts with a house made coconut rum cake and a passion fruit key lime pie. The food arrived rather quickly (within 20 minutes), but the restaurant does operate on "Jamaican time" and one should expect to have a dining experience that's a little longer. Note that if one pays with cash, you'll have a discounted price. read more

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The beef Pattie's were good! Not a fan of anything else. The place is clean and nice but the lady at the counter is not very attentive to new customers coming in and waiting. She will continue a non important conversation rather than attending to waiting customers. read more

I found this place thru yelp and was interested in trying Haitian and Jamaican food as that's not very common in the state we're from. It's a small homey restaurant that is easy to miss from the outside. When we stepped in, the owner was very inviting. He took the time to explain the menu to us since we don't usually try this type of cuisine. He mentioned that hes Haitian and his wife is Jamaican hence the menu having items from both cuisines. We got the Leon's legume which he says it's his favorite dishes over the beef legume. This one has more vegetables than the beef one and was soft and flavorful. It was nicely cooked and reminded more of what you might find in a stew. We also got the jerk chicken which he said is one of their most popular dish. They did warn us that it will be spicy and it definitely had a kick that we weren't used to. The chicken was very tender and falls off the bone. It was also very flavorful but the spice does creep up on you so this is for the spicy lovers. We also had the conch fritters and this was much tastier than the ones we tried in Nassau which was super doughy. The ones here were not very doughy and you can actually taste the conch pieces which were soft and not hard. This was a delicious appetizer with a nice presentation. And don't sleep on their homemade juice which was fresh and yummy. Not sure what's in it but it has ginger. We took a slice of tbe coconut rum cake to go and that didnt disappoint either. You can actually taste the rum. Overall we had a great experience here and had a nice conversation with the owner while we waited as we were the only customers they had one hr before closing. This is a very inviting place with delicious food! read more

Yardie Spice - Conch fritters - Caribbean Near Me - Homestead, Florida

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This place was amazing!! It was my first time trying Jamaican food, and I was really excited when I noticed this restaurant has so many good reviews. We went with a group of 10 people and this place gave just good vibes since the moment we went inside. The staff was friendly and really funny while answering the questions of the menu. I ordered jerk pork. Even though it took a bit longer to get the food, it was totally worthy. The pork was really tender and well seasoned. The rice was also delicious. Additionally, I got a juice made of mango, passion, fruit, and ginger (I hope I'm not missing anything else). The taste was unique for me because it had an intense taste of ginger, but it was delicious and refreshing. read more

Yardie Spice - Jerk pork - Caribbean Near Me - Homestead, Florida

Everything is just PERFECT. The Jamaican Patty and the lime pie are the most impressive. And the service is pretty nice. You will feel that this is not only about food, but also how you live a good life read more

Doesn't look like much on the outside but it's clean and comfortably cozy inside, the owners are extremely friendly and welcoming. Very happy with the food; my group tried the jerk chicken, jerk tofu, brown stew chicken, curry vegetables and yucca fries. Everything was perfect, the jerk seasoning was spicy but not hard to eat, the chicken was fall off the bone tender, the rice was tasty, every dish was very flavorful! If you're nearby looking for lovely authentic Caribbean, Yardie Spice is well worth a visit! read more

The owners are the sweetest people! Their ackee is freshly picked and they paired it with salt fish, scotch bonnet peppers and onion with rice and plantain on the side. The flavors were incredible! We had such a nice afternoon. read more

Yardie Spice - Ackee and salt fish - Caribbean Near Me - Homestead, Florida

One of the best places to eat. Everything is fresh and delicious. Pork, fish are great. Really really good. Don't be disillusioned by the small dining area. You will love it read more

Amazing food, service, and vibe! Husband and wife were welcoming, explained the menu, and treated us like regulars. This is the first but not the last time we visit. Thank you! read more

Yardie Spice - Griot (fried pork) spicy slaw and plantains - Caribbean Near Me - Homestead, Florida

We were passing through coming from a quick trip to the keys. This restaurant was recommended to me by a friend who visits frequently. The owner was pleasantly surprised that we were there based on an Alabama person recommending. First time eating fritters and was not disappointed. I really enjoyed the drink of the day. The location is small with seating for about 20 people. The owners are great. I enjoyed talking with them. If you're in the area and like spicy food, give Yardi Spice a try. read more

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Food is amazing and always a good time with JP and Rochelle and our new friends Mike and Mike! Thanks for such a great time last night Cindy and Jimmy, Inverness FL read more

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Love, love, love the food here. Actually, love love the service, as well. Very welcoming! The ambiance is quite casual and that is great. Especially, for a quick bite to eat. read more

So I was down here in Homestead as a home base for exploring Biscayne and Everglades National Parks. I had a gap of time between my kayaking tour and my boat tour at the Biscayne, so I decided to race back into town and try one of the absolute best sounding restaurants in the state. The lowkey awards this place has been winning really make it sound like a must-see. I showed up right around the time it opened, but the small dining room was almost already full! Popular! So we squeeze into a corner, and walk to this absolutely delightful lady who does it all, serving, cashing out, to-go orders. She was the jack of all trades here, probably the owner. She was great. While were were waiting for our food, I tried out a Jamaican cream soda, as seen in the picture. It was very good. Not too sweet, not too creamy, can't explain it better than that. It was good. And they have a cooler full of other delightful looking drinks there in the middle of the dining room. As for the food itself, I had to go with the Jamaican Curry Goat (Comes with Rice, Salad and sweet plantain). Goat is not popular enough in this country, but if everyone just tried this curry goat, there would be an explosion, I promise. But then, the price of goat would soar, so nevermind. Don't try this. But serious. This stuff was So tender. Fell off the bone with no effort whatsoever, and the flavor was deep, deep deep, and not too spicy. The Jamaican rice that it came with was very fluffy and absorbed all the curry juice super nicely, spreading the love. And this dish came with dessert, the sweet plantains were ooey gooey and a perfect way to end the meal. Overall, I'm sure you've heard of this place from somewhere if you've landed here reading this, and rest assured, this place is amazing, some of the best food I've found in homestead, and the best curry goat I've ever had that wasn't made my a friend. Real home cooking. Perfect. read more

Yardie Spice - Caribbean Near Me - Homestead, Florida

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Great food and good value for price. Good service with good recommendations. My snapper was cooked perfectly.

If you are in Florida City, you have to eat at Yardie Spice for some incredible Jamaican food and hospitality. We had jerk chicken and curry chicken and washed it down with ginger beer. Everything was delicious. read more

Really excellent Jamaican food in a tiny little shop on Krome Ave. If you blink, you'll miss it. We had the oxtail,jerk chicken and conch fritters. read more

I have eaten at this restaurant several times. I would recommend it to anyone looking for amazing Jamaican/ Haitian food. Today was different! My consistent complaint was the length of time it took to actually to get their food. When I inquired the woman at the front desk chose to be rude and disrespectful. She was kind enough to say the food was not directly in front of her, and if Idid not have 15-20 minutes to wait then I I should go somewhere else. Needless to say, I took my money where respect for my time and money is top priority. This shouldn't occur any where. but it does. When you or your money is disrespected please take it to a place that prioritize customer service. The food is amazing, but being mistreated will put a bad taste in your mouth....ALWAYS! read more

We came back 9 years later and it is still great. Loved the steamed snapper with rice and sweet plantain read more

Yardie Spice - Steamed snapper - Caribbean Near Me - Homestead, Florida

So clearly the best restaurant from Key West to Miami! The jersey wings are to die for and the Conch fritters beat anything in the Keys. Add in the homemade juice (mango, passionfruit, ginger) and friendly service and this is a destination location. read more

Yardie Spice - A tower of conch fritters with the spicy slaw. - Caribbean Near Me - Homestead, Florida

Yardie Spice à Homestead, en Floride, est bien plus qu'un simple restaurant. C'est une expérience culinaire inoubliable, imprégnée de l'amour et de la passion pour les épices jamaïcaines. En tant qu'amateur de longue date des épices jamaïcaines, je suis continuellement émerveillé par l'attention méticuleuse qu'ils portent à chaque détail, que ce soit dans le service à la clientèle ou dans les relations. Leur sélection de plats végétaliens est tout simplement divine. Chaque bouchée est un festival de saveurs, un hommage à la richesse et à la diversité des épices jamaïcaines. Mais ce qui distingue vraiment Yardie Spice, ce sont leurs boissons exceptionnelles et leurs desserts exquis. Leurs boissons sont rafraîchissantes et parfaitement équilibrées, tandis que leurs desserts sont une véritable œuvre d'art sucrée. Pour tous les amateurs de cuisine jamaïcaine, Yardie Spice est un trésor à découvrir. Leur engagement envers la qualité et leur dévouement envers leurs clients sont incomparables. Chaque visite est une célébration de la culture jamaïcaine et une explosion de saveurs. Je recommande vivement Yardie Spice à tous ceux qui recherchent une expérience culinaire authentique et mémorable. read more