Jamaica Jamaica Cuisine
Windcrest
(41)
Windcrest
(41)
41 customer reviews
Willette H.
These people don't give a crap about the reviews or the customers. They are repeat offenders. And their sugary response to the subject at hand in regards to the servings or the disgusting food is sickening. No offer of a refund, just offering you to spend your money on more of their garbage. "Try this then" ppl pay high price for crap More...
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Stephanie M.
Being Jamaican and being new to San Antonio, I was desperately searching for home cooked food and didn't feel like cooking myself this time around. Sadly there is only about two to three Jamaican restaurants in San Antonio, much different from where I was previously. Found Jamaica Jamaica online and had my husband pick up some curry chicken with rice and peas and plantains. Was disappointed upon the first bite. First, the curry chicken is SUPER salty and the gravy is minimal and chunky . Frankly disgusting. The rice and peas were bland, somewhat hard , and looks like whoever made the food in general tried too hard to throw black pepper in it to make it "look seasoned" when it's still nasty. Then , there was NO plantain in my plate nor my husbands. When we called the store, the person we spoke to claimed to be the owner and claimed they looked at a video and plantains were placed . But literally there were NONE in our plates - why would we lie about a few pieces of ripe banana? Then she rudely simply stated if we weren't happy we don't have to come back and the conversation ended. This place is a disgrace to Jamaican cuisine . And I had something as simple as curry chicken- imagine if we asked for jerk chicken or oxtail. Maybe they have the local population fooled but literally would never recommend this place to anyone else with my last breath. More...
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Jacki O.
I hate to leave a bad restaurant review especially for a small business but this was probably the worst Jamaican food I've ever had. The curry goat wasn't tender at all it was extremely tough, like my gums are bleeding tough. The rice and peas were dry. The jerk chicken was slightly better but as their signature item it also was a let down. Please don't waste your money on the "rum punch" it's Kool Aid. The prices are definitely not in line with the quality of food. After eating a portion of our meals I think everyone felt cheated. They are charging $15-$17 for really poor quality food. I normally never complain about pricing because if it's good it's good. This place just isn't good. If you think this will satisfy your craving please please look else where or literally just make something yourself. I know that some reviews were answered and said everyone's taste is different but this isn't an issue of personal preference this is poor quality and not authentic. More...
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Josh Beyer
awesome Jerk chicken, cabbage and rice
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Tracy F.
This the best Jamaican food I've ever tasted. I purchased the combo stew chicken and curry chicken with rice and peas and cabbage. It was so good they are really doing their thing in the kitchen. I had to call the manager and tell her they are doing a good job. More...
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Kevin Sellers
I want to thank the folks at Jamaica Jamaica for catering my Thanksgiving meal. the Jerk turkey was amazing all of the sides were wonderful. I truly had the best Thanksgiving giving because of this awesome meal. More...
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Roland S.
Jerk Chicken wasn't what I'm used to I have family in Chicago and I lived in Columbus Ohio where the famous Jamaican place Ena's is. The Curry Oxtails was amazing though full of flavor but the large wasn't a true large to me. More...
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Angela W.
Flavorful, reasonably priced and enough to have leftovers. Definitely a place that you should come back to and try everything on their menu.
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Alan E.
Don't sleep on this place. They're in a non-descript strip mall on Austin Highway and their storefront doesn't stick out. What does stick out is the amazing food . It's unlike anything else you'll find in SA. I strongly recommend the jerk chicken plate. It comes with plantains and rice. It's a heck of a meal and it's reasonably priced. Jamaica Jamaica is a great addition to the San Antonio restaurant scene. More...
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C G.
The ppl making the reviews must be family or friends, and Non-Jamaicans because buying food from this place was PURE ROBBERY! This food was absolutely horrible, and expensive for no reason at all. Brown stew snapper which was super small for $25 with little bit of rice, microwaved beef and veggie patty for $5 each. Oxtail was horrible, again with a little bit of rice $19, cabbage was nothing but SALT all for $50 plus tax not including any drinks. We were told they had salt fish fritters but after we paid found out there were none and had to suffice for the soggy patties. These ppl have the NERVE to have a sign on their door No Refunds or Exchange! Why not All their food needs to be refundable. No lie... my dogs loved the food; however, I was extremely disappointed and clearly wanted my money back. Jamaica Jamaica needs to go out of business ASAP! This restaurant gives Jamaican food a bad name. If I could give them no stars, I would. Jamaica Jamaica needs to give up the food industry and stick to entertainment... More...
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Elron C.
This is the worst Jamaican restaurant I ever experience in the US. If I could only put zero stars... The food was very expensive and the portions were very little. 25 dollars for a Snapper that look like a sprat , 19 dollars for pieces of bones they say is oxtail, little bit of rice and some extra salty cabbage. I ordered 2 servings of fritters $6.95 each after swiping my card and waiting for the meal they told us no fritters they offer 2 patties instead because there is a no refund sign. We spend almost 60 dollars for some garbage that we end up giving to the Dogs. This place is a disgrace to the Jamaica cuisine , they need to take a Jamaican cooking class. Seems like they want to make so much profit on one meal. Don't Do it! Don't waste your time and money! This place need to shut down More...
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Dee A.
Good food. Average portion sizes. Food could be severed hotter it was look warm. Friendly staff and good music.
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TaShuna L.
I drove over 30 minutes to come support this business and spent over $60 only to get baby pieces of chicken on my "entree" meal. The serving size is sooo not worth the price I paid. Very very disappointed. More...
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Sampad D.
Loved the curry goat !!Pretty big place, servers are friendly.Will certainly be back again for the curry goat !
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Michelle R.
Awesome Jamaican food. The affable demeanor of the staff make you want to come back every day for that awesome tasting food. LOVE IT!!!!
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Marie D.
It's good to know that this restaurant is able to operate during covid. The food is amazing! I love their jerk chicken and the stewed chicken. And don't get me started on the plantain! I love the cozy atmosphere and drink options. This is a great place to take the family or meet up with friends, but the food is also great at home! More...
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Cynthia C.
I've been coming here for about 3-4 years and they never disappoint. My favorite dish is the oxtails dish. The meat is so tender and flavorful and falls off the bone! It's perfectly paired with the rice and plantains. The customer service is on point! Very welcoming and attentive. The interior is beautifully designed with bold bright yellow walls and the covered bar towards the back of the dining room giving the impression that you're in a tropical setting enjoying the music and the delicious food. I will never stop going here! More...
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Sharon A.
Got the curried goat, jerk chicken, red bean rice, plantains, coco bread, steamed cabbage, peach ice tea. The service was quick and kind. The food was decent quality and tasty . My biggest problem with the food was the saltiness. The Jamaican food I've had in the past really centered its flavors on the immense goodness of Jamaican spice blends and textures that you can really enjoy. I liked the food and would try it again because a lot of places are off their a game during this time of crisis. I'm also appreciative that this place exists because Jamaican cuisine is really amazing. Also- definitely get the coco bread if you're into fluffy, smooshy goodness. And the rice was really comforting as well. More...
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Chris C.
I've been coming here for years, starting when they were just a hole in the wall across the street from their current location. I have tried just about everything on their menu and have nothing but salivating glands to "say" about their food. The only issue I have is that they are not always responsive when you call, which is the only (best) way to order while their dining room is closed. But don't let that stop you, just keep calling, it's worth it. More...
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Peggy E.
Unfortunately a fail for us. I had their most popular dish, and it was a flop. I get that island food isn't the same as our Mexican-leaning palates assume in this area. I've been to the islands, and I get it. My entree was inedible due to salt content (and I have a salt tooth, not a sweet tooth!) More...
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Angela I.
I wish they'd post their hours on the door like other restaurants. The times on the door and their website are not accurate at the moment. I came at 11 and they were closed. I seriously wanted some oxtails today so I called around 3pm and they were magically open (until 6:45pm). My friend and I drove back across town to check them out and this is what we thought. I ordered festival, a beef patty, and the oxtail entree. I wasn't asked if I wanted the small or large entree and just given the large. Festival was good. Perfect texture and sweetness. I'd get it again. Cabbage- was very saltyBeef patty- generic store bought, not worth itOxtails- expensive for the small portion they give you. Flavor was very lacking. Not what I'm used to from Jamaican oxtails at all. Won't order this again. More...
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Amelia S.
Absolutely love this place. The jerk chicken is so good. I drive about 20 minutes just to get food from here..
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Debrah F.
We tried this place the other day and I must say the food was SOOO good! Everything was hot, fresh, flavorful and plentiful. The place was nice, clean, and service was great! They even fed my 2 year old with something that's not on the menu, but wasn't spicy, and was on the house. He's normally very picky but he loved it. I was very impressed with this place and will definitely be back soon! More...
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Zachary S.
Coworker and I came here on quest to find new places and were not disappointed at all. The service was great and the food was very good as well. The space itself is a bit odd, but upon having some of the jerk wings, jerk tacos and jerk chicken you won't be bothered. The prices are reasonable and the portions are done well. The place does also offer some interesting drinks at the bar to boot. Lastly, it was mentioned already, but the service was wonderful and super helpful. More...
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Tadarian Harrell
Absolutely the best Jamaican spot in town. Warm and friendly staff, with great food, large portions, and reasonable prices. WILL NOT disappoint
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Dakota Day
Stopped here for lunch today. I ordered the grilled jerk chicken. The food was very flavorful with a lot of unique spices. For the amount of food and the quality, the prices are very good. I am glad I stopped by for lunch and I will be back again for sure. More...
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Joy P.
As a Jamaican living in the US, I must admit that Jamaica Jamaica was always my go-to. This past weekend I had invited some friends to eat some Jamaican food. I made sure to call earlier in the week to let them know that a group of maybe 12 were coming. Once we got there, we were ignored by whatever staff was there. The service was so, so, so bad I should have walked out. There was only one server...Excuses after excuses. Waited for almost 1 hour for food (that was half cooked) and 2 hours for a drink!! I was so embarrassed in front of my friends. Jamaicans are known for their hospitality. This place has NO atmosphere and ZERO hospitality. When the restaurant was smaller and located across the street from the current location. The service was so much better, even if they had only one server. I am not against growing a business but make sure that your customers are given good service by being able to afford the cost of hiring enough wait staff! I won't be back...I am so embarrassed and disappointed. More...
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Debra V.
Came in this evening with my coworkers expecting to have a great evening ,we had planned ahead and even let the owners know, that we were coming as a group of twelve, (we ended up being eight ) the two of us that arrived first sat at the bar at first waiting on the rest of the group to arrive, but got totally ignored, so we moved to a table, we finally had a waitress come over, took our order, food came out timely, but my stovetop jerk was a small plate (which I had not asked for small) and my coworkers salmon was undercooked which she had to send back, about half hour after it arrived at the table, all this time goes by, and as the others arrived, no one came to take their order for a VERY LONG TIME, we got our own water, our own silverware. It was a disaster. Sad to see how what should of been a great evening turned out to be a total flop. ( Still waiting on my rum punch ) took almost two hours to arrive!! I hope they hire more staff otherwise I don't see how this place could thrive. Four of my coworkers had never been here before, and most definitely will not be back. Owner gave us excuse after excuse, instead of just a heartfelt apology. He offered to comp the first two of us that arrived meals, but not the whole group, it was just a horrible service experience. So sad to write this, but had to be said. More...
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Joy A Patterson
Friendly staff, delicious authentic food and a great Jamaican vibe!
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Eric Sturdivant
Got the jerk and curry chicken. The jerk was amazing haven’t dove into my curry yet. I pray it’s just as good. Got my food fast and great service.
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Shari Nicole
I had the stovetop jerk chicken and a mango peach tea. Food was AMAZING. Spicy though lol. All was well. Waitress could’ve been more inviting, but no major complaints. I’d return!
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Mason Roberts
Food was amazing. I see now I have more places to visit here in San Antonio. I definitely recommend this restaurant.
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cindy lailson
The jerk chicken wings and their brisket was very good. I also enjoyed the potato skins. However the alcohol prices were ridiculous and changed after the kitchen closed at 9 PM. My husband and I ordered a jack and coke and paid $22 for 2 drinks! It was ridiculous. The DJ was good. More...
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valencia hendrickson
TERRIBLE SERVICE. I sat here and waited over 30 min for my water I am very disappointed. In addition, my jerk chicken took over an hour to get to my table. The food is good but NOT worth the wait at all. More...
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The Solution!4Kickz
I remember they were across the street in a smaller building. So yes, I've been coming here for years! Fast, attentive, awesome adult beverages and the food is great! Some places over or under do it with jerk seasoning but they get it right every time. I've had nearly everything on the menu and I have no complaints. Just remember it is somewhat of tradition for Jamaican restaurants to run out of things at certain times if they are good and this place is really good. Because I'm from a neighborhood in Baltimore that had a massive Caribbean population I'm used to that so I laugh it off. I don't see it as a negative but as in people love the food! I simply order something else. Take-out or dine, there will be no disparity! Jamaica Jamaica is THE best place for authentic Jamaican cuisine. More...
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Rebecca Cain
This was my favorite brunch in the marina! The coconut prawns and the fried chicken sandwich are bomb. Our server Jacob, was just out of this world. He was so charming and friendly. I'd come back just to see him. 100% recommend the food and the service. More...
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Gabby Onyia
The past two occasions I have tried to call in an order, workers would ignore the phone leaving me to call 5-7 times. This time, when they finally picked up the phone, they asked me to hold for 5 minutes and left the phone on the counter for 30 minutes! !! I hung up and tried to call back and the phone was left off the hook for over an hour. This is absolutely unprofessional and unacceptable and I would hate for this practice to continue. GREAT food, terrible customer service. Hire better employees, this is why this wonderful place is running into the ground!!!Update: we visited the restaurant and were treated EXTREMELY disrespectfully by a boy working there named Carlos. He is probably the server that several people comment about saying he left them waiting for long periods of time. When we walked in he was standing in the back corridor for 10 minutes on his phone. He left the phone on the counter which I saw upon walking in. Turns out he left it there, not hung up the entire time so no one could call. He said he has been “busy” . There were only 4 other customers in the building. We asked for the owners contact information and he refused to give it to us saying we would get him in trouble. He told us to order what we wanted and pay in full (we asked for a discount for how much time was wasted and for how poor his conduct was to which he refused.) and we could speak to Anthony (the owner) when he was in and ask for a refund then. We asked when he would be in and he said he didn’t know. This place is a mess. You’ve unfortunately lost a long time patron in me. More...
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Just Call Me Key
I recently moved to Texas and had been trying to find a good spot to enjoy some jamaican food. Today, I think I've found the perfect place! The food here is delicious and the staff is very friendly. I definitely recommend coming here and trying the jerk chicken. More...
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Michelle Owens
I decided to treat myself yesterday (Sunday) to some relaxation, good food and serious vibes. I had never been to Jamaica Jamaica Cuisine and I decided to go for brunch. The food was amazing - cooked when ordered. The smells coming from the kitchen ... So delicious! Perfectly seasoned and a party in my mouth! The live jazz so wonderful. My server was quite spectacular as well. I'm happy to have had this experience. More...
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terrell yeager
Been going here often for over 7 years and they have the best Jamaican food around San Antonio. It's actually the best I've tasted. One thing the could change back is to the older jerk shrimp recipe. The jerk shrimp sauce used to be the same color and flavor as the jerk chickens. But now they have made the Jerk shrimp more like curry shrimp. At least to me. Still great food and great customer service. 5 stars. More...
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