A Jamaican friend took me to this restaurant for lunch today. I live in the area, but for some reason had never eaten there. I guess because of where it is located it is kind of obscure if you're not actually looking for it.
I thoroughly enjoyed my meal. I ordered a shrimp dish and my friend got the lunch special which REMAINS $4.99! ( I see it was the same price in 2010 according to a previous review. Amazing!) There really IS a "Mama" and she is the sole cook. She is a very nice older woman with strikingly attractive features and a wonderful lilting Jamaican accent. Our waitress was a nice young American girl, who seemed to have a genuine almost "family" type relationship with "Mama." We felt very welcome and comfortable there. It has the kind of relaxed environment that you'll enjoy when you just want to get away from the rat race for a tranquil respite. The prices are good, and our meals were delicious. The Jamaican tea had just the right amount of citrusy sweetness to satisfy my sugar cravings, but in a more healthy way than drinking a soda.
I'm looking forward to eating there again, and would recommend it to anyone who is in that area and wants to try a different restaurant.