Laylah's Jamaican Food

Gerardo Escalera

Best Jamaican Restaurant in San Diego, hands down. Food always nice and steamy, always fresh! Great costumer service. I’ve tried Rocksteady but it’s nothing compared to Laylah’s!

Daniela Alvarado

Walked up while they were grilling chicken right out front in the parking lot and it smelled so so good. When we walked in, the restaurant was pretty small with only three tables. One of which had dishes on their from previous costumers and had sent been cleaned yet. It was pretty hot inside also given the size of the place, the kitchen didn’t have any exhaust so the heat just stayed inside. They opened the doors when they saw we all decided to sit in after ordering but this only attracted flies.. :/ We ordered the oxtails, the jerk chicken and I got the jerk and fries. Oh and a beef patty! The oxtails were tender, perfectly cooked and nice flavor, the jerk chicken was also delicious, cooked perfectly! The jerk sauce was slightly sweet and pretty spicy. The beef patty was the delicious and so delicate and cooked perfectly with a flaky outer crust! The only problem I had was the jerk and fries.. which is why I’m giving four starts instead of five.. I was expecting a platter of fries with veggies and jerk chicken.. what I got was dried out chicken over a bed of soggy fries topped with lettuce, tomatoes slices and jerk sauce drizzled on top. It was so disappointing when I opened it up and more disappointing when I tried to eat it.. I understand trying to expand your menus but this was not the answer.. It was a real let down. I recommend this place but don’t get the jerk and fries ..

Kathryn Harris

I was very excited to try this place as I adore Jamaican beef patties! I ordered six to-go. When I got home to feast on them, I took a big bite and they crumbled in my hands! They had barely any filling and were dry as a bone! I had to throw them all away. So very disappointed :(

Cass Life

First... I found this place while reviewing another Jamaican spot in SD. The review said this place was the best in the city so my husband and I went to check it out. 🙂 This place, hands down is the best Jamaican food I've had in SD since I've been here. Tucked in the corner of a strip mall across the street from the Navy base, you'll find a man, his grill and a passionate support system. This food is made with love and you can tell. The jerk chicken is the BEST! Perioddttttt. Tender, flavorful, large portions. Rice and beans... on point. Plantains.... caramelized and tender. The cabbage be cabbaging in harmony with the seasoning. I mean, get your whole life here! It's wild because the other place we frequented, there were mostly American born people eating there. At Laylah's, Islanders and different African nationalities have eaten in there. That's a sign that this food is as authentic as it comes in San Diego. The owner is a sweetie pie. She's definitely got the right idea of customer service. LissN, just go and get yo life. 😋🔥🥰