Not having been to Stampede in somewhere around four years, I was very excited to be back, taking in the entire experience, including some of the new food being offered. The first new food item I ate was Jamaican Mi Juicy’s Jerk Chicken Meal, and I can say that I certainly was not disappointed.
Jerk spice definitely has quite the bite and I was prepared to eat something that could have set my mouth on fire, but that was not exactly the case. The chicken, also served with salad and rice and beans, was indeed spicy, but not unbearably so. I’m usually really sensitive to spice and I really didn’t have any problems in that respect.
The chicken itself was exceedingly juicy and flavourful, which is definitely something that I value. As for the rice and beans, I’m not usually a fan of beans, but I really enjoyed it, especially the beans, oddly enough. The salad was a little bit overdressed, but I’ve found that most vendors and restaurants alike tend to use too much dressing, so it wasn’t an, for lack of a better word, issue that I was unfamiliar with. Overall, for the quantity and quality of food being served, the price was also very fair, at $12 for the meal.
The service was friendly, but I feel like it could’ve been a little bit faster, especially as I was only the second person in line. However, I can understand and appreciate the fact that it’s not like you’re going to be served instantaneously in any case.
As a whole, the food served, the value offered for your dollar and the service I was given were very good, and I definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a delicious meal with a kick that isn’t just your standard fair food.