Spice - A Carribean Jerk Joint

The jerk chicken was not tasty. Barely any flavor. Because the rice didn't have sauce on it it was dry. . The beef patty was not good. It was sitting for a while. It didn't taste fresh at all. I ordered this around 2 pm so everything should've been fresh. I wanted to give this place a try. Not my favorite.

I come for 1 item and leave with 5! Ha! I will drive across the busy highways and byways for this food. As a picky Jamerican, I can yes this place is a YES. They have sorrel, pine & ginger juice, and an assortment of others. The steam fish is great, oxtail is flavorful, and the cabbage is so good! It's a carry out type of place, they have seating, so I've done both! Did I mention the patty? So flaky and spicy (beef patty)! Veggie patty is flaky and flavorful. Lovesss it!

This literally the best jerk in the city. I'm not Jamaican, been a handful of times. Not just to tourist locations either. They consistently serve healthy portions of jerk chicken breast and wings and they're juicy. Rice and peas and cabbage were also delicious . Their plantains remind of my Jamaican godmother's. They are super nice

Came here for dinner with my wife a couple months ago. The service was very friendly and prompt. The ambience is more that of a fast food joint. My wife and I shared the Jerk Chicken Sandwich and Snapper Escovitched and we had plenty of food for dinner and leftovers at a low price.

Tried "Spice - A Carribean Jerk Joint" the other day and I'm already trying to figure out when to go back.The food is good! When you walk in the decor is simple and laid-back, and the first thing you'll notice is the aroma and the food bins of covered food! The spices from the kitchen also was kicking'-- and try to entice you.This place has all the main Jamaican/Caribbean food staples.....Jerk Chicken, Oxtail, Curry Goat, Brown Stew Chicken, Snapper, Callaloo.....you name it!  It's all here and from the dish I had....the flavors are there too.I came with a friend during the lunch hour. It was crowded for the small space but they kept the line moving....which was a "thumbs up" considering how long the wait can be at some Carribean "joints" around the DMV. My friend and I each ordered the small Jerk Chicken & a Oxtail Dinner, because you'd be crazy not to try that first. A true test for finding good Carribean eats around the DMV is to put a restaurant's Jerk Chicken and Oxtails to the test.  If either dish lacks flavor, a spice kick, the gravy seems watered-down, or the meats are bland or tough to chew......run for the hills, save your $$$ and don't ever look back!!  LOLThis was not the case here.  The Jerk Chicken was tender, juicy and seasoned to the bone.  It had a nice flavor, but was mild heat....nothing spicy although that's the way I prefer it.  But, I still give it props and it was good. The winner and star was the Oxtails. This dish stood out the most on flavor and a gravy that had me sopping it up between each bite and licking my fingers until the entire platter was all gone. The balance of spices and tender meat...all stewed together with carrots, onion, tomatoes & butter beans was perfect!It was a great, hearty meal and they serve up the right portions. I definitely Along with your main entree most meals comes with two sides: peas and rice, cabbage, baked mac and cheese, greens...to name a few and and are already prepared. In all, a great place for Carribean eats amongst all the many other choices around the DMV, Petwoth, Takoma and Silver Spring neighborhoods. They are not "THE" best in all of the DMV....but definitely rivals most of them. Decent customer service too....which speaks volumes for anyone who has gone into a Carribean takeout and they actually speak/acknowledge you. You would know what I mean, if you frequent Carribean spots around the city....no pun intended. lolI recommend definitely fgiving this place a try and also, go for the oxtails for sure!

The food is good. The service can sometimes be slow, but it's not a surprise as most Caribbean spots have that issue.

I had the curry goat, rice and peas, plantains and steam vegetables. My husband had the curry shrimp and same sides. My curry goat was delicious and he was equally pleased with his shrimp. They give you A LOT of meat to accompany the rice which is not common everywhere. The shrimp were also much larger than we expected which was also a major plus. They give you your money's worth, for sure. My husband also got the alcoholic ginger beer and enjoyed that as well. We will definitely continue to come here when we visit DC.

I have been eating here for years. They never disappoint. I can't get enough of the brown stew chicken. I order a couple of times a week. Service is also top notch..

This place is so welcoming starting from the staff when you come in. you are greeted with a smile. Sometimes even a wave from the chef through the little window. I go there mainly for the curry goat and when I tell you this is one of the best curry goat's I've had, it's an understatemen. The price is fair. Their beef patty is one of the best. the rum cake is so delish. I would give it a 10 if I could.

I ordered the fried chicken with rice and peas and a side salad. The rice and peas were really great. But the fried chicken tasted like it was cooked a days ago. Super dry and cold. They also didn't provide any dressing for the salad, so basically I ordered rice and peas for dinner.