Experience: Great place to hangout with friends near the beach while trying out some tasty n savoury chicken dishes. The vibe is zippy; so bring your own drinks along and you will have a nice time out there. Service was quick and food was affordable.
Food: 3.5/5
Service: 4/5
Ambience: 4/5
Value for money: 3/5
Overall:4/5
They conveniently open at 10 on weekends so I went for breakfast. Add the colourful semi-outdoor dining areas and reggae music and it’s a good place to hang. The jerk combo had an enchilada and a tostada with chicken, rice, beans and cabbage on it. They both had the same shredded chicken so maybe a bit pointless as a combo but the chicken was good with a rich jerk sauce with a medium heat level that lingered for quite a while afterwards. Maybe a bit expensive but it was a big breakfast.
Great little spot off the beach. Recommend making it a must stop for anyone looking for a quit little piece of heaven. My group tried several items from the menu can't go wrong.
Yeah its a must try and be prepared to wait - nothing fancy but good jerk chicken, plenty of food. Its outdoor section is find your own table and wait in line to order. Its not very expensive either...
Famous for their Jerk Chicken they also do a Coconut Chicken that is to die for. Served with so sweet rice and those "other" kinda Bananas (plankton well that's what they taste like). Three big chunks of white meat and all good the Jerk is wonder though.
I went here with my partner on a trip to Santa Monica beach and it has to be one of the most rememberable places we stumbled across. The people were lovely. The atmosphere was superb and the FOOD and DRINKS were amazing. I would totally recommend to anyone visiting. You feel right a home. Also the homemade ginger beer and pineapple and coconut lemonade Is a must try!
Faithful customer since 2000 - I’ve been coming here since high school for the last 23 years! I love this place. They have such delicious vegetarian options - my favorite are the veggie enchiladas - they come with rice & black beens and platanos. Love the Caribbean Latino vibe. Love this place and love that it continues to thrive. A must visit if you are in Santa Monica. Thank you Ricky for continuing your parents’ legacy!
BYOB, 4% cash discount
Ordered whole cha cha chicken HOT
$40 (can feed 3-4 people), came with rice, cabbage, and plantains
I liked all the sides (rice, cabbage, plantains)- they paired nicely
The empanadas were OK, very much Cuban-Caribbean fusion, like the rest of the food. I think I prefer a traditional Jamaican patty (flaky) or a Mexican empanada (smooth) . The wrapper was different in a way i can’t really describe.
I grew up having proper jerk chicken (charcoal grilled with browning, the works) and this is not that. It’s very sweet and not spicy, and not charcoal grilled.
It has hints of mango or pineapple juice, falls off the bone which turns it into shredded chicken, but I do believe it uses some jerk dry seasoning. It leans heavily into the Cuban side. I think the best dish here would be the enchiladas.
Joshua “Townsend” Gardner
+5
Food was amazing, the classic cha cha chicken was definitely the favourite . My girlfriend informs me that I inhaled the food and she didn’t see me breathe once. Take from that what you will.
Service was friendly and fast
Atmosphere is tacky but in a good way.
Do yourself a favour and go here!
Recommended by a friend to this place for lunch. Overall great quality and decent pricing. Jerk chicken and Mole Poblano taste great and good portions. Coconut fried chicken was ok.
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