Southie's Ja Foods
Charlotte, NC · Est. with island roots

Real Jamaican.
Big Flavor.
Zero Shortcuts.

Slow-cooked oxtail, pimento-smoked jerk, scratch-made curry. Order to-go online or let us cater your next event.

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Slow-braised oxtail with butter beans and white rice

100+ EVENTS

Catered & Counting

The Heavy Hitters

Signature Dishes

Full Menu
Oxtail
House Special

Oxtail

Braised low and slow for 4+ hours until fall-off-the-bone tender. Smothered in rich gravy with butter beans. Served with white rice.

$24.95
Jerk Chicken

Jerk Chicken

Slow-marinated in our signature Scotch bonnet blend, grilled over pimento wood. Served with rice & peas and festival.

$18.95
Curry Goat

Curry Goat

Tender goat slow-cooked for hours in a rich Scotch bonnet curry blend. Served with rice & peas and roti.

$20.95
Rasta Pasta
Customer Fave

Rasta Pasta

Penne in a creamy jerk-infused Alfredo sauce with bell peppers, onions, and fresh herbs. Choose your protein: Chicken, Shrimp, or Pork.

$16.95
Jerk Shrimp Tacos
Fan Favorite

Jerk Shrimp Tacos

Three soft tacos loaded with jerk shrimp, mango slaw, cilantro crema, and pickled Scotch bonnet. Served with seasoned rice.

$16.95
Boston Burger
House Burger

Boston Burger

Two smashed beef patties, pepper jack cheese, caramelized onions, and our signature pineapple jerk sauce on a brioche bun. Served with fries.

$17.95
How We Feed You

Three Ways In

01

To-Go Orders

Order online before noon, pick up the same day — hot, fresh, and ready to run.

02

Full Catering

Weddings, corporate events, reunions. Buffet setups, staffed service, the works.

03

Custom Menus

Give us your headcount and budget — we build a menu that fits your event.

Slow-braised oxtail with butter beans
Our Story

From Portland Parish to the Carolinas

Southie's started with family recipes carried from Jamaica — the kind cooked low and slow, seasoned hard, and shared loud. No shortcuts, no pre-mixed seasoning, no compromise.

Today we bring that same energy to Charlotte: scratch-made classics for your dinner table and full-service catering for your biggest days.

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Catering & Events

Bring the Island to Your Event

Corporate lunches, weddings, family reunions — we handle the food so you can handle the vibes. Quotes within 24 hours.

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