The Jamaican Beef Patty is one of the countries' most popular street foods, convenient to find, fairly cheap, and easy to eat on the go. It is a meat pie that consists of a spicy ground beef mixture that is contained in a flaky pastry crust.

It is one of the most recognizable Jamaican foods worldwide. It is a favorite food of Jamaicans of all ages and a multi-million dollar industry. The main companies in Jamaica are Juici Patties, Tastees, and Mothers.

These companies have created their own unique product that is distinguished by taste. Every Jamaican has their own favorite among these three companies. There are also smaller companies who have also created their own version of the patty and also have their own loyal customers who swear by them.