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78 unfiltered photos snapped by our guests — jerk chicken sizzling on the grill, oxtail falling off the bone, rum cocktails, reggae nights and everything in between at Roots Jamaican Kitchen, Playa del Carmen.

I never would have thought Playa Del Carmen would have better Jamaican food than anywhere in Toronto but it does.

I never would have thought Playa Del Carmen would have better Jamaican food than anywhere in Toronto but it does.

When I first saw the pix in reviews I was very unimpressed.

When I first saw the pix in reviews I was very unimpressed.

Great Jamaican spot with a unique atmosphere and delicious food.

Great Jamaican spot with a unique atmosphere and delicious food.

I’ve been in Playa del Carmen for 4 days and I’ve eaten here twice.

I’ve been in Playa del Carmen for 4 days and I’ve eaten here twice.

Visited on a Friday night and had the pleasure of enjoying the live reggae band, which was phenomenal.

I was happy we got to find this location, it is very authentic and worth the price.

I was happy we got to find this location, it is very authentic and worth the price.

This restaurant was a pleasant surprise, came here late night for a bite and the food was delicious!

Great ambiance, great service, and even greater food.

Great ambiance, great service, and even greater food.

We stopped into Roots Jamaican Kitchen and ordered the whole fried chicken, fries, and mac & cheese for three adults… and let me tell you, the portions were no joke.

We stopped into Roots Jamaican Kitchen and ordered the whole fried chicken, fries, and mac & cheese for three adults… and let me tell you, the portions were no joke.

What a great experience we went on a Wednesday night they had live DJ the vibe was awesome!

Like a Heavy Weight Champion in the trade, this restaurant far surpasses ALL the "Caribbean" spots in PDC.

Like a Heavy Weight Champion in the trade, this restaurant far surpasses ALL the "Caribbean" spots in PDC.

I was on the hunt for fresh jumbo coconut shrimp in Playa, and damn did I find it at Roots Jamaican Kitchen.

I was on the hunt for fresh jumbo coconut shrimp in Playa, and damn did I find it at Roots Jamaican Kitchen.

I love this place ❤️ I go there at least once or twice a week and it's always great.

I love this place ❤️ I go there at least once or twice a week and it's always great.

Dinner was very delicious.

The oxtail is tender in a very rich base with just a little heat.

Yesterday my best friend and I tried this restaurant, and everything was a delight from start to finish.

Yesterday my best friend and I tried this restaurant, and everything was a delight from start to finish.

Awesome food (very tasty and generous portions of guacamole and tacos).

Best meal we ate in playa!

Roots is a whole vibe authentic, flavorful, and full of soul.From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with genuine warmth by the owner

Roots is a whole vibe authentic, flavorful, and full of soul.From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with genuine warmth by the owner

I've been meaning to come here several times now, and I finally made it.This isn't just a fish house.

I've been meaning to come here several times now, and I finally made it.This isn't just a fish house.

A little gem of a spot just off of 5th Ave.

A little gem of a spot just off of 5th Ave.

Maybe the best Jamaican food I've had.

This is the best fish tacos and honestly the best meal we have had the entire trip.

This is the best fish tacos and honestly the best meal we have had the entire trip.

If you find yourself anywhere near this spot, make sure you DROP EVERYTHING and go here.

If you find yourself anywhere near this spot, make sure you DROP EVERYTHING and go here.

Literally everything was amazing!

Literally everything was amazing!

So good we had to go back a second time on our trip!

Gosh & shrimp tacos were fantastic.

Gosh & shrimp tacos were fantastic.

Felt like I was in Jamaica!

🤗 Hola Todos! I'm Jamaican 🇯🇲 Canadian 🇨🇦 & it always warms my heart to see my 🇯🇲 around the 🌍.

🤗 Hola Todos! I'm Jamaican 🇯🇲 Canadian 🇨🇦 & it always warms my heart to see my 🇯🇲 around the 🌍.