Upon our entry to Yardie Spice, the owner of the restaurant made quite the impression on us as first-time guests. He guided us through the menu on the wall, providing us recommendations and detailed descriptions of menu items. All our food was served with beautiful presentation. We felt very well-taken care of. My partner and I ordered the Conch Fritters and Jerk Chicken as appetizers, which did not disappoint. The Conch Fritters were very tasty (and filling) with the accompanied sauce and the meat of the Jerk Chicken Wings fell right off the bone. Both had a bit of a spice, but were not too hot to handle for my low spice tolerance. The Sweet Chili Salmon was made to perfection, topped on a bed of rice with a spicy guacamole that enhanced the dish in a way I could have never expected. The only disappointment was that the Conch Fritters had already filled me up, so I had to take my leftovers home (which, by the way, still tasted great after reheating the next morning). My partner cleaned his Goat Curry off the plate at the restaurant. Needless to say, we were over the moon after our meal. Yardie Spice single-handedly cured our after-work hanger. 10/10 Would definitely come again if or when we come back to this area!

I felt like I was the honored guest in the private home of a Jamaican chef! The food here is top notch in the intention the detail is bar none. The crispy krust on the conch fritters what's golden brown. Yuka fries for crispy on the outside and still soft on the inside. The jerk seasoning was excellent whether you're a vegan with tofu or beans or go for the pork or goat. Don't forget the fruit juice to wash it all down and calm your mouth. Beware of the coleslaw because it's like eating hot sauce. I promise you once you start you won't stop even after you can't fill your tongue anymore it's worth it! This place is a hole in the wall and doesn't look like much from the street so don't be afraid to park in the alley in the back and transport yourself to a little taste of Jamaica. The fish is also all fresh because the same couple owns the fish doors next door. I can't wait to go back for octopus, ceviche and have more of the pumpkin grouper soup!

One of the best foods I’ve had. We had the smoked fish dip, curry snapper with vegetables, rastaman soup, Leon’s legume and juice cocktail. Seasonings were excellent and the staffs were super friendly.

The owner is so kind and helps you through the menu when you walk in. I believe his wife does the cooking in the back and man is it tasty. This was my first time having Jamacian/Hiatian food and I will definitely try more of it in the future! Thank you for the wonderful introduction to the cuisine!

THE JUICE IS AMAZING. Yummy and hearty empanadas. The menu is diverse, and vegetarian friendly. Everything made fresh. Fair prices, solid combos too. Quaint feel, family owned. The owners themselves are extremely friendly, passionate, and knowledgeable. Stop hesitating and come eat here today!

Yardie Spice is a top-notch diner serving authentic Jamaican and Haitian casual cuisine, with a good variety of menu options including all the popular chicken and seafood island dishes from Jamaica and Haiti as well as several delicious vegan choices and some of the best mango-passionfruit-ginger juice you've ever had. Yardie Spice is small and happily focused on quality over quantity, serving great food to those who know about them, and as such have established a following of locals who frequent the restaurant regularly. It is family-owned and operated by a collection of friendly and engaging Jamaican and Haitian people who will help newcomers decide what particular dish will suit their taste and pallet amidst their particular tolerance for strong island spices. I personally chose the classic Jamaican jerk chicken over rice and salad, and it was perfectly done, spiced just right and extremely delicious!

Amazing! Staff was kind and very accommodating. Atmosphere was wonderful. Loved the music, and the vibe of the whole place. And then there's the food. 1000/10 Would highly recommend!!!

I called here because I was desperate for something to eat, the lady who picked up the phone assured me they make Ital food and have lots of options for vegans. So I gave it a try. I was not disappointed. This meal satisfied me while I was down south. Yardie Spice is a must stop if you ever are in the area and in the mood for Jamaican food.

Authentic! Delicious! Warm and caring. This place is unassuming but outstanding in every way. We had fried grouper that was tasty solid, but light and delicate at the same time. The curry goat was delicious and the jerked tofu was the best tofu I’ve ever had. The owners treat you like family and will even tell you exactly what you want. The best!

Absolutely amazing! The inside of the restaurant is very quaint. The owner is incredibly nice and helps you through the menu if it's first time. My husband and I ordered three dishes to try a combination of food. It's very rare we find ourselves having a hard time choosing a favorite dish. All three dishes were outstanding. We couldn't stop eating and took nothing home. You won't be disappointed.

Wonderful place for good eats. I like that they have a Vegan option menu. Friendly service. Will return again! Ya Mon! 😀

OMG I’m in love. This little Jamaican and Haitian spot is definitely a gem. Customers service was above and beyond and the food was fresh and tasty. Conch Fritters for an appetizer and Fried Yellowtail Snapper over creamy grits with tomato relish. The fish was brought into from the Keys this morning.

What a place!! 2nd time visiting Yardie Spice, while here on business from NC and it felt like home. Chatted with the owner a bit while they made my last minute cake order. Didn't plan to get cake, but once I came in to get my food...I couldn't resist. Very good vibes.

What an amazing meal! We went there on the recommendation of a local outdoor guide and feel lucky to have found this place. We started with delicious appetizers of conch fritters and jerk chicken wings. They were accompanied by a fresh, homemade juice of turmeric, ginger, and passion fruit. Entrees were an amazing vegan stew for my wife and curried goat for me. Both were very generous portions, served with fried plantain and rice. I'm a big eater but I still had to take half of it home. Prices were very reasonable and service was friendly and efficient. After dinner I thanked the proprietor, Rochelle, and told her that I felt like I'd had dinner in her home. She smiled broadly and replied "that's exactly what I was aiming for".

Highly recommend. Sweet chili salmon and conch fritters are exceptional. Very filling! Super fresh food. Very friendly service staff/owners.

DELICIOUS. I have no words. We went with friends to celebrate my sister in law birthday and we had a wonderful afternoon. The food is amazing, everything and the desserts are incredible. Even the kids food was delicious. Service is impressive too, they were always pending to our table to see if we needed anything. The atmosphere was good just a little smoke from the grill but nothing that we cannot manage. I wish I could remember our waitress name because he was super professional. Definitely we will return soon

Stopped here after reading the reviews on a weekend getaway. The food was INCREDIBLE. We had the veggie empanada, goat special, and the chili salmon. We are still talking about this meal. And the owners were lovely. Cannot recommend this place enough! Come hungry!!

Delicious 😋 and vegetarian/vegan friendly! I am vegetarian and ordered from their vegan menu. I had Leon's Legumes and highly recommend it!! We also had the beignets and they too were delicious. The service was also great!

Yardie Spice is exactly the type of restaurant you want to visit. The food is delicious with very tender and flavorful goat curry. The gentleman working was so friendly and the atmosphere was great even on a weekday lunch. I also recommend the conch fritters and spicy slaw. Will definitely be back!

Ate here 2 years ago and it was top notch, same top notch service and food, owners are great. Conch fritters are out of bounds. Co worker had trouble finishing the Ox tails

So I was down here in Homestead as a home base for exploring Biscayne and Everglades National Parks. I had a gap of time between my kayaking tour and my boat tour at the Biscayne, so I decided to race back into town and try one of the absolute best sounding restaurants in the state. The lowkey awards this place has been winning really make it sound like a must-see. I showed up right around the time it opened, but the small dining room was almost already full! Popular! So we squeeze into a corner, and walk to this absolutely delightful lady who does it all, serving, cashing out, to-go orders. She was the jack of all trades here, probably the owner. She was great. While were were waiting for our food, I tried out a Jamaican cream soda, as seen in the picture. It was very good. Not too sweet, not too creamy, can't explain it better than that. It was good. And they have a cooler full of other delightful looking drinks there in the middle of the dining room. As for the food itself, I had to go with the Jamaican Curry Goat (Comes with Rice, Salad and sweet plantain). Goat is not popular enough in this country, but if everyone just tried this curry goat, there would be an explosion, I promise. But then, the price of goat would soar, so nevermind. Don't try this. But serious. This stuff was So tender. Fell off the bone with no effort whatsoever, and the flavor was deep, deep deep, and not too spicy. The Jamaican rice that it came with was very fluffy and absorbed all the curry juice super nicely, spreading the love. And this dish came with dessert, the sweet plantains were ooey gooey and a perfect way to end the meal. Overall, I'm sure you've heard of this place from somewhere if you've landed here reading this, and rest assured, this place is amazing, some of the best food I've found in homestead, and the best curry goat I've ever had that wasn't made my a friend. Real home cooking. Perfect.

Wish we could give more stars. The food was delicious. It’s definitely Spicey, but that’s true Jamaican food for ya. The owner and family were so kind and make you feel at home. I got the Jamaican jerk and it was wonderful. Rice is great. Yuca fries were yummy 599.

I can't understand how this place have so many 5 star reviews, it's a lie! I'm a jamaican and decided to try out this place and I'm very disappointed. This is Caribbean STYLE food, and even that is a stretch. I ordered jerk pork with rice and peas, I got parboil rice with coloring and no peas, the pork was not jerk and seemed like an attempt to trick me with a stew pork chops with and odd tasting spicy sauce to mask the taste of the mince pork chops they serving as jerk pork 😡 I never expected it to be out of this world, but I expected better. There is nothing "yardie" about my meal, can't eat it.😔

Amazing jerk chicken! We have tried most of the menu and it's all good. Friendly service from JP and crew. Always a fun island vibe. Highly recommend!!!

Great food and great service! There was only one outside light, and inside wasn't visible from outside. So I wasn't sure what to expect. I was so glad I didn't walk away and leave. The lady (most likely the owner) was so kind that she explained some of the recommended dishes and answered our questions since this was our first time. Because I was craving for chickens, I ordered their combo #1. She warned us that all of their food was spicy, but it wasn't that spicy for me. I enjoyed everything on the plate. It was very tasty, and I wished I had a bigger stomach to try different dishes since they all looked good! I highly recommend this place of you are staying in Florida City. If I had a chance, I would stop by again and try different dishes.

Food and service is always great! The owner Jean Paul always makes you feel at home and gives great recommendations! Today I had the Chicken Empanada combo! Great little hidden gem in Homestead for Jamaican/ Haitian food!

Excellent Caribbean food served up by the friendliest staff at low prices. I had jerk chicken that was perfectly seasoned and tender. Hubby had fall off the bone oxtails and left nothing behind. The rice and plantain were also awesome. It’s a very small place in a questionable area (for this out-of-towner) but we are so glad we tried it.