One of my favorite restaurants in Encinitas is Jamroc 101 (http://www.jamroc101.com/) This small restaurant right on Highway 101 just north of Encinitas will make you yearn to be back in the islands, or to go, if you have never been. The food is authentic, fresh, and plentiful. The price is right, too. Most entrees are under $10. Start out with a sampler appetizer plate, which includes fried plaintains, Jamaican patties stuffed with pork or curried goat, similar to an empanada, and hush puppies. Next, try the best fish and chips, or shrimp and chips you will ever eat. The chips are like thick potato chips and are stuffed into the basket with the fish. A side of creamy cole slaw with pineapple completes the meal. Another entree I love is the BBQ jerk pork ( shredded pork) plate with rice and beans and plaintains. Really delicious. Another specialty, which is only on the menu if the chef gets it fresh that day, is a whole fried red snapper served two different ways. It is beautiful and something you won't find anywhere else. Their sandwiches are also delicious, served on Jamaican coco bread, with chips and cole slaw. I have never had room for dessert, as the portions are large, but my guess is they're just as good as everything else. On Friday and Saturday night Jamroc has wonderful Jamaican music, starting at 7pm. I like Jamroc best in the summer, when the weather is warm and you can sit on the patio. You can almost feel the tropical breeze. With a cold Red Stripe (Jamaican beer) , wonderful Jamaican food, and good company Jamroc offers you a pleasant change of pace.
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