Balla's Caribbean Restaurant

Great Jamaican food on the Northside of Jacksonville! I met the owner and he was so nice and friendly. The restaurant has lots of seating and the vibe makes you feel like you’re on the island. I ordered the pepper steak with rice and peas with a side of cabbage and curry chicken. All the flavor and seasonings was on point #Northsidepride!

This would be the second time we visited ballas Caribbean restaurant The service has been very friendly and prompt the food is always hot and fresh My favorite dish would be the jerk chicken My wife's favorite dish is the curry goat. The vibes are always chill laid back and relaxed there's plenty of seating to eat and just hang out and have a good time

The cashier, Sharri, had EXCEPTIONAL customer service! I had the oxtails, rice & peas, cabbage with a side of Mac & cheese. Oxtails tasted great! Would’ve liked the gravy to be thicker and more spicy, but that’s a personal preference. Sides tasted great, but the Mac & cheese wasn’t exceptional to me. Their fruit punch is SOOO good!!! Prices do vary from the online menu. Everything we ordered was about 4-8 dollars more expensive in person, but the cashier was very generous because of that.

I discovered that this establishment is in high demand. The cuisine was of exceptional quality. Unfortunately, they had run out of oxtails, but the jerk chicken was truly remarkable. I must, however, draw your attention to the unpleasant odor and the presence of flies near the entrance.

OMG, the jerk chicken was fantastic!😋 it was well seasoned and grilled to perfection. Very athletic. Mostly order to go. Small dine in area with a club bar area in the back. The place sits on the corner in a neighborhood next to an auto repair shop. Parking is not the best but the crew is very friendly, very helpful and very passionate about their food!