JAMAICA JAMAICA ISLAND CUISINE – Caribbean
Oxtail is what Tampa talks about here, and the kitchen knows it - braised until it gives up the bone, rich enough to need the rice underneath. Around it sits the island repertoire: jerk chicken with real scotch bonnet heat, escovitch fish, curried goat, curry chicken. Vegans are properly looked after rather than merely tolerated, right down to the house-made vegan ice cream. Portions land heavy and the seasoning heavier. A name that comes up fast when Tampa starts talking Jamaican food.
8206 W WATERS AVE #116, TAMPA, FL, 33615 813.243.1569 https://www.jamaicajamaicaislandcuisine.com/0Cuisine: Caribbean
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, glp1, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at JAMAICA JAMAICA ISLAND CUISINE
Dairy-Free at JAMAICA JAMAICA ISLAND CUISINE
JAMAICA JAMAICA ISLAND CUISINE in Tampa has 17 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ackee and Saltfish, Cook Up Saltfish and Rasta Pasta (Half Portion). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at JAMAICA JAMAICA ISLAND CUISINE
JAMAICA JAMAICA ISLAND CUISINE in Tampa has 13 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ackee and Saltfish, Cook Up Saltfish and Brown Stew Chicken. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at JAMAICA JAMAICA ISLAND CUISINE
JAMAICA JAMAICA ISLAND CUISINE in Tampa has 29 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Coco-Veitch Sandwich, Saltfish Fritters and Ackee and Saltfish. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at JAMAICA JAMAICA ISLAND CUISINE
JAMAICA JAMAICA ISLAND CUISINE in Tampa has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Jamaican Patty, Escovitch Snapper and Curry Chicken. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at JAMAICA JAMAICA ISLAND CUISINE
JAMAICA JAMAICA ISLAND CUISINE in Tampa has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Brown Stew Chicken, Escovitch Snapper and Sorrel. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at JAMAICA JAMAICA ISLAND CUISINE
JAMAICA JAMAICA ISLAND CUISINE in Tampa has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Brown Stew Chicken, Escovitch Snapper and Sorrel. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at JAMAICA JAMAICA ISLAND CUISINE
JAMAICA JAMAICA ISLAND CUISINE in Tampa has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Escovitch Snapper. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at JAMAICA JAMAICA ISLAND CUISINE
JAMAICA JAMAICA ISLAND CUISINE in Tampa has 16 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rasta Pasta (Half Portion), Tropical Salsa with Plantain Chips and Curry Chickpeas. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at JAMAICA JAMAICA ISLAND CUISINE
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Jamaican Patty | 12.7 g | 84.5 g |
| Curry Chicken | 0 g | 37.2 g |
| Ginger Beer | 61.3 g | 18.9 g |
| Ackee and Saltfish | 35.6 g | 18.4 g |
| Escovitch Snapper | 0 g | 15.5 g |
| Curry Chickpeas | 17 g | 15.1 g |
| Sweet Potato Pudding | 41.7 g | 13.5 g |
| Butter Toffee Cake | 86.8 g | 13.1 g |
| Curry Shrimp | 80.9 g | 8 g |
| Conch Fritters | 5.8 g | 7.6 g |
| Macaroni and Cheese | 16.4 g | 5 g |
| Brown Stew Chicken | 7.4 g | 3.7 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Breakfast
- Ackee and Saltfish - $22.49: Jamaica's national dish served with saltfish Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Cook Up Saltfish - $16.49 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Okra and Saltfish - $17.49 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Butter Bean and Saltfish - $16.49 Available at: breakfast, brunch
Appetizers
- Saltfish Fritters - $11.99: Crunchy on the outside; soft and flavorful on the inside Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Conch Fritters - $14.99: Crunchy on the outside; soft and flavorful on the inside Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yaad Style Pizza - $19.99: Choice of jerk chicken, oxtail, or ackee and saltfish served on dough Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jamaican Patty - $3.49: Flaky pastry stuffed with beef, cheese beef, chicken, or veggie filling Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tropical Salsa with Plantain Chips - $9.99: Vibrant, spicy salsa made with fresh tropical fruits and vegetables Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Wings (9 Piece) - $15.79: Marinated in signature jerk seasoning and grilled Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bar-B-Fried Wings (9 Piece) - $15.79: Crispy fried chicken wings coated in sweet and tangy barbecue sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Soup of The Day
- Soup of the Day (Medium) - $6.99: Daily selection: Chicken, Fish Tea, Cow Foot, or Red Peas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup of the Day (Large) - $10.99: Daily selection: Chicken, Fish Tea, Cow Foot, or Red Peas Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Oxtail - $26.99: Tender, slow-cooked oxtail Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Goat - $23.99: Cooked to tender perfection in a blend of aromatic spices Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Chicken - $16.49: Marinated in authentic spices and grilled Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brown Stew Chicken - $14.99: Juicy chicken pieces simmered in a rich, brown stew sauce Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Chicken - $14.99: Tender chicken cooked in a fragrant and rich curry Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wha Gwaan's Surf & Jerk - $24.49: Jerk chicken and fiery citrus shrimp Available at: dinner, lunch
- Reggae Wrap - $12.79: Jerk chicken in a spinach wrap served with seasoned cassava fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coco-Veitch Sandwich - $22.5: Escoveitch fillet snapper in warm coco bread Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Seafood
- Escovitch Lobster - $31.99: Fried lobster with spicy tangy escovitch sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Lobster - $31.99: Succulent lobster cooked in a fragrant curry sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brown Stew Fish - $27.99: Snapper fried and slow-cooked in a rich stew sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Escovitch Snapper - $27.99: Snapper fried and topped with tangy spicy escovitch sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Shrimp - $19.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Vegan Specialties
- Ox-less Tail - Ital - $24.99: House-made plant-based protein with bold oxtail flavor Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ital Stew - $17.99: Hearty vegan stew with fresh vegetables and coconut milk Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ackee and Heart of Palm - $22.99: Vegan version of the national dish Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Curry Chickpeas - $15.99: Chickpeas cooked in Caribbean spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Butter Bean Meal - $15.99: Tender butter beans simmered to perfection Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Rice and Peas - $4.99: Cooked with coconut milk and spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Macaroni and Cheese - $4.99: Baked and cheesy Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cassava Fries - $4.99: Crispy, golden, and seasoned Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Sweet Plantain - $3.49 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rasta Pasta (Half Portion) - $8.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Festivals (2) - $3.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Dumplings (2) - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Black Rum Cake - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Butter Toffee Cake - $8.49 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Carrot Cake - $7.49 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Vegan Black Rum Cake - $7.49 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Sweet Potato Pudding - $5.49 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Soursop - $7.49: Homemade Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Sorrel - $7.49: Homemade Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Irish Moss (Seamoss) - $9.99: Homemade Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Fruit Punch - $5.99: Homemade
- Ginger Beer - $7.49: Homemade
- D&G Flavored Sodas - $2.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Ting - $2.75: Grapefruit soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
Frequently Asked Questions about JAMAICA JAMAICA ISLAND CUISINE
- Is JAMAICA JAMAICA ISLAND CUISINE dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. JAMAICA JAMAICA ISLAND CUISINE has 17 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ackee and Saltfish, Cook Up Saltfish and Rasta Pasta (Half Portion).
- What can I eat at JAMAICA JAMAICA ISLAND CUISINE on a dairy-free diet?
- Ackee and Saltfish, Cook Up Saltfish and Rasta Pasta (Half Portion) carry the dairy-free tag, out of 17 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does JAMAICA JAMAICA ISLAND CUISINE have vegan options?
- Yes. 16 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Rasta Pasta (Half Portion) and Tropical Salsa with Plantain Chips.
- Is JAMAICA JAMAICA ISLAND CUISINE gluten-free?
- 13 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at JAMAICA JAMAICA ISLAND CUISINE?
- Jamaican Patty, at roughly 84.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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