Laylah's Jamaican Food - San Diego

I came here when I visited my son who is in the navy. he suggested we eat there and I was not disappointed at all! the food was so good and the taste was at the point! I had not expected the mac n cheese to be so good, but young I was wrong! if they want good authentic Jamaican food to welcome their taste bud, this is a place they need to try.

Hands down best restaurant to get Festivals and Jerk Chicken. My meal was made to order, fresh festivals too. Don’t sleep on Laylah’s, place your order now!!! Customer service was exceptional, no wait time at all. The food comes out fresh and ready every time.

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 ..

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!

First. I found this place while I checked another Jamaican place in sd. the evaluation said that this place was the best in the city, so my man and I went to check it. this place, hands down is the best Jamaican food I had in sd since I was here. in the corner of a stripe-mall above the road from the navy base, you will find a man, his grill and a passionate support system. this food is made with love and they can say it. the chicken is the best! perioddtttttt. tender, tasteful, large portions. and drilling. plantains. caramelized and delicate, the cauliflower is carburized in the same way as the season. I mean, get your whole life here! it is wild because the other place we visited, there were mostly American born people eating there. in laylahs have eaten islander and various African nationalities there. that is a sign that this food is as authentic as it comes in san diego. the owner is a sweet cake. she has the right idea of customer service. lissn, just go and get that life.