Hands down the best Jamaican food in the bay area....

Hands down the best Jamaican food in the bay area. It's owned by the same family that runs Coconuts in Downtown Palo Alto and the newer Back A Yard location in downtown San Jose. This Menlo Park location is right near the Willow and 101 exit on the east side of the freeway and has that true hole-in-the wall feeling you get from local joints. There is limited seating inside, probably about 8-10 small tables that can seat 2-4 people and 3 tables with plastic chairs outside the door.If you're dining with a large group, I'd recommend take-out.

Now, for the food. My favorites are still the oxtail dinner plate - cooked to tender perfection with the meat falling off the bone. Oxtail gravy drizzled over traditional rice and peas and plantains, I'm starting to drool just thinking about the food. Just like the downtown SJ location, they have the saltfish and akee on Saturdays. During my most recent visit, my friend ordered the Jerk Chicken wrap (a steal at ~$6) which was tasty and filling. If you're looking for a quick bite or appetizer, try the patties.

Parking is scarce and it's ALL parallel parking on the curb. There is 15 minute parking in front (denoted by a green line) so don't get too happy when you see space available directly in front of the restaurant.