Max & Me Jamaican Restaurant & Bakery

Authentic jerk chicken, as good as any I've had in Jamaica. The portions are huge and the spice is perfect. If you are near by make the effort, great place.

Tracy Quirk

The atmosphere is absolutely beautiful. Food is incredible and so much food for the price. The lady working there is very friendly and you can tell the food is made with true care.

Ashley Kranich

Best Jamaican food I have tasted in awhile. We had the oxtails and curry goat. They were falling off the bone and definitely at temperature. You get your moneys worth as seen in the picture. Food was quick and service was great. Super cute hole in the wall.

Aubriel Gary

i got the curry chicken and my sister got the jerk. food was very good and didn’t take too long to come out. the side of plantains was massive and they were good as well. service was friendly!

Chris Powers

I’ve been wanting a real Jamaican patty for days and today I finally got a chance to stop here. Craving satisfied! Great prices! We only got pattys and cake. Next time I will be getting a lunch special! The cake was AMAZING!

krishnanand gossai

Delicious tasting food. Rice and peas was excellent, the sauce was excellent, the fried chicken was perfect. The food portion was so large that it was more than enough for two people. The bread was crispy on the outside and so soft on the inside. And this restaurant is on door dash, so you can have it delivered. Highly recommend trying the food.

Asha Jamila Hendrieth

Wonderful local restaurant. Accepts tap pay and full menu, plates brimming with delicious food and friendly staff. They have Jamaican sodas in several flavors and beautiful desserts. And bonus they have Jamaican Patties on deck! Will visit again or order on DoorDash. 🥰

Joyce Tuten

Really great food! We had the oxtail meal and the curry chicken, along with fried dumpling/pastry (tasted like a magical donut, but even better, because it was closer to bread than cake). The food had rich, complex flavors. The meat was falling off the bones! The fried plantains, perfect! My first forkful of the side cabbage, in the meal, I thought they would be plain and overcooked. No! They were filled with magical umami. Really delicious. The gentleman who took our order was from Jamaica, super friendly and recommended everything "Food of the Gods" - and he was right! Next time we're in the area, we will definitely go back. The inside is tiny, the outside has enough seating. It's a small "mom and pop" type place that I would highly recommend!

Caroline Vera

I was driving by when I spotted Max & Me, so I decided to stop by for some lunch. This is my first time trying Jamaican Food and the lady was even kind enough to let me try the Jerk Chicken which was flavorful, tender, and juicy. I ended up getting the Jerk Chicken meal which did not disappoint and I also had to get myself a Beef Pattie in which I loved. Definitely will come back and bring family and friends to this delicious place with such kind people.

Tracy Sparks

We had the jerk chicken and jerk ribs. The portion sizes were enormous. The food was amazing, super spicy jerk seasoning with sweet bbq sauce that tasted house made. The beans and rice were gently seasoned. The bread tasted sinfully good, but you can't go wrong with fried rolls. We decided the sauce was good on everything. Also noteworthy, the plantains were the sweetest I have ever tasted. Sadly we did not save room for dessert, as they have several flavors of cake.

Morgan Liu

The food was amazing and the plantains were good too. My one gripe is that lunch special ends at 1pm instead of 3pm

A2Z REVIEWS

Excellent food very good prices. Was our first time here and we will be back.

The dining experience was notably positive, characterized by a welcoming cashier who provided samples of the jerk chicken and oxtail dishes. The oxtail, served with peas and rice and Jamaican biscuits, was exceptionally tender and flavorful. The quality of the food justified the 36-mile journey, resulting in a highly satisfying culinary experience. A must-go place to eat real Jamaican cuisine with cakes and beef patties. Everything is good here, trust.

This is without a doubt the greatest place to get Jamaican food in Central Florida, perhaps the state. Been eating here for 8 years. Greatest people. Greatest food. Greatest value. Oxtails and jerk chicken, dumplings, beef patties, and ting are my items I order regularly. Do it.

Curry chicken, curry goat, and oxtail are incredibly tender and beautifully seasoned. Definitely can taste the labor of love in each bite. We found our go to spot for authentic jamaican

I found the place while driving by and it is such a lovely experience and the owners are very delightful people and I haven't even begin to mention how delicious the food is yet. I got the jerk pork meal and it was a very good deal and utterly delicious. They have Jamaican sodas for sale as well that are delightful. 10/10 highly recommend

Yesenia Perez

Curry chicken, curry goat, and oxtail are incredibly tender and beautifully seasoned. Definitely can taste the labor of love in each bite. We found our go to spot for authentic jamaican

Dulcio Billionz

The dining experience was notably positive, characterized by a welcoming cashier who provided samples of the jerk chicken and oxtail dishes. The oxtail, served with peas and rice and Jamaican biscuits, was exceptionally tender and flavorful. The quality of the food justified the 36-mile journey, resulting in a highly satisfying culinary experience. A must-go place to eat real Jamaican cuisine with cakes and beef patties. Everything is good here, trust.

First time visiting this joint. It’s a small quaint spot in the middle of old Apopka. The customer service was good. I asked for oxtail gravy on my rice as peas and was told that I could not get it. A little disappointed, but I moved on. The chicken was re-warmed, which was fine because it was smoked to perfection. The cabbage was fresh and crunchy- plus one. Anyhow, I look forward to returning real soon!

OK this is getting ridiculous. I paid $26 for this portion of chicken??? Now I remember why I stopped eating out unless I am going to a 4+ star restaurant, which is not often. The portion contained 1/4 chicken of mostly bones. What we are accepting these days is the unacceptable. Flavor was OK, but as a lover of Jamaican food, meh. As another customer previously stated, the plantains were very mushy; they are being held too long. I want to support our local businesses, but I'm tired of getting ripped off.

D. Jaxxson

First time visiting this joint. It’s a small quaint spot in the middle of old Apopka. The customer service was good. I asked for oxtail gravy on my rice as peas and was told that I could not get it. A little disappointed, but I moved on. The chicken was re-warmed, which was fine because it was smoked to perfection. The cabbage was fresh and crunchy- plus one. Anyhow, I look forward to returning real soon!

Kendra Leamon

OK this is getting ridiculous. I paid $26 for this portion of chicken??? Now I remember why I stopped eating out unless I am going to a 4+ star restaurant, which is not often. The portion contained 1/4 chicken of mostly bones. What we are accepting these days is the unacceptable. Flavor was OK, but as a lover of Jamaican food, meh. As another customer previously stated, the plantains were very mushy; they are being held too long. I want to support our local businesses, but I'm tired of getting ripped off.

Living in Miami probably makes my opinion very biased, because I’m surrounded by some of the best Caribbean food in the United States. With that being said, I thought it was unacceptable that most of my food was barely warm, If not cold. My plantains were cold in the middle, and I ordered the fried chicken, which technically had some of the best breading I’ve ever tasted in my life, but the chicken wasn’t even warm. Now the rice and peas should be a centerpiece of any Jamaican restaurant, but I didn’t taste the coconut milk, the rice was mushy, and there was only like two peas in the whole dish. I love supporting local restaurants and went out of my way to try this small local establishment because I believe in supporting local, but I would be concerned about the food not being proper temperature. With that being said, I ate all of my food because I’ll eat anything, anywhere, any time and never seem to get sick but those with a delicate stomach should maybe be wary

Vic Z

Living in Miami probably makes my opinion very biased, because I’m surrounded by some of the best Caribbean food in the United States. With that being said, I thought it was unacceptable that most of my food was barely warm, If not cold. My plantains were cold in the middle, and I ordered the fried chicken, which technically had some of the best breading I’ve ever tasted in my life, but the chicken wasn’t even warm. Now the rice and peas should be a centerpiece of any Jamaican restaurant, but I didn’t taste the coconut milk, the rice was mushy, and there was only like two peas in the whole dish. I love supporting local restaurants and went out of my way to try this small local establishment because I believe in supporting local, but I would be concerned about the food not being proper temperature. With that being said, I ate all of my food because I’ll eat anything, anywhere, any time and never seem to get sick but those with a delicate stomach should maybe be wary

I was really disappointed with this place. I read the reviews and decided to try it out since I was in town. First of all the food was cold. And my 2 orders of chicken were also burnt. It was either cooked in old oil or was burnt earlier and decided to serve it. No way you serve this to customers. That chicken bling in the garbage. Don’t take peopl hard earned money like that. That’s not right and I will not be back.

gloddis2

I was really disappointed with this place. I read the reviews and decided to try it out since I was in town. First of all the food was cold. And my 2 orders of chicken were also burnt. It was either cooked in old oil or was burnt earlier and decided to serve it. No way you serve this to customers. That chicken bling in the garbage. Don’t take peopl hard earned money like that. That’s not right and I will not be back.

Diamond Smith

Waste of money 💰! Burnt beef patties. Black and dry in the inside, like they have been there since yesterday. Nasty. Couldn't eat.

I don’t understand how this place has so many good reviews. I ordered the fried chicken with rice and peas, and it was honestly one of the worst meals I’ve ever had. The chicken was old, extremely dry, and had absolutely no flavor. The rice and peas tasted stale, like it had been sitting for hours—or maybe even from the day before. The plantains were rubbery, and the steamed vegetables were limp and bland. Nothing on the plate felt fresh or properly seasoned. I was really looking forward to some good Jamaican food, but this was a complete letdown. Makes me seriously question if the other reviews are even real.

Drew H

would never visit this place again. I saw roaches in the dining room and I let the lady know. So disgusting. I definitely didn't eat there. My friends at their food bc they are gross and said it was good but it was a no go for me... not with roaches in the dining room. Hopefully, they get that fixed bc they are a small business.

Akeem Rahaman

I don’t understand how this place has so many good reviews. I ordered the fried chicken with rice and peas, and it was honestly one of the worst meals I’ve ever had. The chicken was old, extremely dry, and had absolutely no flavor. The rice and peas tasted stale, like it had been sitting for hours—or maybe even from the day before. The plantains were rubbery, and the steamed vegetables were limp and bland. Nothing on the plate felt fresh or properly seasoned. I was really looking forward to some good Jamaican food, but this was a complete letdown. Makes me seriously question if the other reviews are even real.