J Shannelle Caribbean/Jamaican Cafe and Food Market. — Restaurant in Florida

Service was wonderdul. They were friendly, engaging, and abundantly helpful🤗.

What we ordered:

Oxtails, peas and rice with cabbage: Oxtails- I was so ready to experience the flavor that's stated in other reviews but I didn't experience that. It was however nice and tender. I would have liked to have a little more gravy in my rice once we got home we noticed that it was a little dry and also the number of pieces we received wasn't gracious like I've had from other places in the same area.

Peas and rice- were cooked well but bland. I did love the type of rice they used. Felt like the Indian rice that kind of curls when its cooked.

Cabbage- was good and I also enjoyed the carrot slices in it.

Jerk chicken, peas and rice with cabbage: Jerk chicken- The taste was immaculate! Thr smokey taste, the flavorful jerk sauce, it was exactly what we imagined it would taste like. Our only thumbs down was the quantity of thr meat. We got 1 lil leg and one 1 lil thigh😐. But I guess their price reflects it because it wasn't more than $15.

Rice and peas- same as above. We usually have no rice and peas left over once we finish but had an abundant amount because we had no more meat or gravy to eat with it.

Our sides: Mac and cheese- When I tell you we had been searching for some jamaican mac and cheese. All the places we went to didnt have it. Matter of fact one place told use " we only serve Jamaican food" 😅. Well the mac and cheese was straight we gave it a 6/10. Nothing too special about it.

Plantain- they were cooked so well. We loved them.

In all we would visit...

So I’m just in town to stop by the beach for a bit, and as I was driving I seen the Jamaican flag up and of course that caught my attention! I’m Jamaican from NYC and I live in Tallahassee .. it’s so hard to find good authentic Jamaican food! I did a quick U turn and sat in the lot for a bit! They seemed to be closed, as it was only 10:45am.. the owner, a very nice lady I’m going to assume it was Mrs. Shannelle, just so happened to be pulling in and assisted me with what was available anyways! the food came out in like 5 minutes .. and let me say this!!!!! I took ONE bite and I’m sooooo impressed by the flavor and texture of my oxtails! The rice is amazingggggg as well! I almost ran back inside for a second order but I will be stopping here in about 2 hours or less on my way back for more to take home with me!! I’ve been stuck in the car for the last 15 minutes tryna do this review and eat! Im truly impressed. I usually don’t do reviews but I love to travel and love good food! This place deserves some love! Please eat here!...

A big bless up to the lovely owners of J Shannelle Caribbean Food Market Cafe! The dishes are always flavorful and mouthwatering! So far, I have tried the ox tail, curry goat, and jerk salmon, with rice and peas, fried plantain, and cabbage. Everything is always hot and fresh. My daughter usually only eats chicken and fries when we go out, but she loves the ox tail! The dishes are very reasonably priced, as well. You will leave with a full belly and still a full wallet! I also bought some different loose leaf tea that I'm really enjoying. They also sell many other items from around the Caribbean in this market. I'm glad I found this place! Give them a try! If you love Jamaican food and kind people, then don't leave PCB without stopping here! I live here, so I'll be able to visit regularly! Yay! The photo shown is of the jerk salmon, fried plantain, cabbage, and...