I grew up in the very multicultural city of Toronto, so have had many Jamaican patties in my day. I know what I like in a patty and these are okay, but not quite a match - the filling is a bit sparse and liquidy. I only eat chicken so can speak only for those. It is a matter of personal preference. I would not dissuade one from trying these patties and determining if they are the Jamaican patty for you. They are reasonably priced and discounted in larger quantities.