25 Years of Real Jamaican Food
Since 2000, Hungry Joe's has been cooking authentic Jamaican food from a counter on North La Brea Avenue in Inglewood — no franchises, no shortcuts, no compromises. Once you taste it, you'll know the difference.
Hungry Joe's Jamaican Restaurant | Our Story
A Counter on La Brea
Hungry Joe's opened on North La Brea in 2000 with one mission: cook real Jamaican food the way it's supposed to taste. Twenty-five years later, the mission hasn't changed.
No Shortcuts, Ever
Every dish starts with traditional recipes and real patience — slow-braised oxtail, perfectly seasoned jerk chicken, and scratch-made stew peas that regulars plan their whole Wednesday around.
The Dishes That Define Us
Oxtail in rich brown gravy, golden curried shrimp, fall-apart brown stew chicken, caramelized plantains — generous portions aren't a bonus here, they're the standard.
Inglewood Spread the Word
No marketing campaign built this following — just neighbors telling neighbors, and food lovers across LA making the drive. That kind of credibility can't be bought.
Breaking Stereotypes Daily
A no-frills counter serving food with the soul and depth of any restaurant in the city — that's been the Hungry Joe's way for 25 years. Come hungry, leave a regular.
