Laylah's Jamaican Food - Jamaican restaurant in San Diego - 3160 Main St, USA

Update: First time I came to this restaurant it showed it was open but it was closed. Positive: As far as the customer service goes, I would say that the customer service was on point and what I expected from a traditional Jamaican restaurant. Kenny, I believe was a tremendous help and correcting my order. The rice and peas was good but the best part of the meal was the cabbage. Negatives: The second time I came to the restaurant I ordered a jerk pork dinner which was by far the worst jerk park I've ever had in my life. The pork should have been thrown away 3 days ago. It was dry out of flavor and turning colors. I called the shop and let them know and they did apologize for the pork and told me to come in and get a replacement. The replacement order was decent. But for the price that you're paying and the amount of food that you're getting, it is not worth it. In my opinion. If you are a true Jamaican then you would understand that paying $20 for the plate that I received was unacceptable. I wouldn't recommend this restaurant at all as I'm typing this. I'm trying to see if I would come back again to give it one more try and I do not see it happening nor spending money here. In the pictures I did provide the first and the second plate that I received to show the difference in the quality of the food. The second plate was tremendously better but if you can tell they're still some really dry pieces of pork.

Food was total garbage…. I found piece of plastic in my food told the attendant he didn’t even apologize or offer a refund. Definitely not a good representative of Jamaican food. Meat was thread in piece rice hard and salty gravy all over. The worst ever…LEARN TO COOK ….DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY……they need to close down. I will definitely report this business…he went on the reply saying I’m broke when in face he know the food is nasty. I won’t be embarrass to be serving old food to the public SHAMEFUL

My favorite! They make such amazing food and it is totally worth it. Don’t expect exceptional service but that’s how you know it’s going to be bomb! As a San Diego local this is a hidden gem. 100 percent recommend

I was craving for some Jamaican some Caribbean islander food and I came across these people and I said let me try their food. I pre-ordered it. I picked it up. It will still warm. Everything was so delicious, you can taste all the flavors. My mouth was watering by smelling this food ❤️

Not at all worth the price. I'm fine paying $25 for a good plate of oxtails but this ain't it. Skimpy on the meat, no sauce on the rice, and bland cabbage. The side of fried plantains were the only thing I didn't have a problem with.

This was one of the worst experiences I had at a Jamaican restaurant, the female serving me was very rude and unprofessional , I know there is a stereotype about the treatment you receive at a Jamaican ran business, but not all of us appreciate that, especially when we are paying for goods or service. I asked what was in the soup and the cashier literally said, “You wouldn’t ask McDonald’s that question”. The food did not taste good, I had to throw it in the trash. The wait time was over 50 mins and there was 3 people in the restaurant. I DON’T recommend, spend your money elsewhere until they get their act and food quality better. ***Update 10 October 2023*** Please don’t Lie about a conversation we never had, I wrote this review on my husband’s account, I have added a picture of the SALTY soup on my office desk and not at your restaurant, unfortunately after ONE taste I had to put it in the trash, such a waste of an expensive small $8 soup. There was no one in the line, it was just me and my friend. Your reply just confirmed you have a bad attitude, fix your attitude and quality of food and your customer service will improve trust me.

Side of oxtails & side jerk shrimp for $29.73 w/o tax. The oxtail lack flavored and there was one actual tail and bits. Jerk shrimp was small. The portion for the price is in excusable. So much for trying out a small business. This is my tiny bowl compared to a fire stick remote. Please don't threaten me for my honest review, I won't be back.

The food 🔥 and seasoned to perfection like the damn chicken gracious good as hell the Mac and everything else straight 🔥🔥 too .. The Queen there is very nice she greeted us with love and showed love and patience yalll 20/10 for real check them out in San Diego