Jessie’s Latin Lounge in Portsmouth

We really enjoyed this place! It was such a nice vibe with the Latin music and colourful decor. The friendly staff couldn't do enough for you, the waitress was very attentive and always came over at the right times. The food was delicious (and most of it is gluten free) which was great for us with coeliac in our group. I had the Friday special Jessie's chicken pasta which I really enjoyed. Lovely soft well seasoned meat and plenty of mushrooms in a creamy cheese sauce. We will definitely be going back!

This is a great find. Needing a bite to eat before meeting friends to go to the theatre, I was greeted with a genuine warm smile and immediately felt comfortable and welcome. I ordered chicken wings and a pint of Madri, requesting if I could have the wings extra spicy. They arrived beautifully presented, crispy and dark golden. Without a doubt, these were the best wings I have tasted, ever. Crispy and dry on the outside and beautifully juicy in the middle. I believe they do a banging breakfast, I’ll be back!

The best cooked breakfast in Southsea by far. I’ve been coming here for years with family not enough people know about this place! Quality ingredients everything on the plate is always perfect and the mushrooms are beautiful and cooked in a soy sauce👌Just the attention to detail. Great decor, really chilled vibe and the staff are always so friendly. Can’t rate it enough!

Lovely Restaurant, the food is always freshly cooked, the decor, atmosphere and wonderful Jessie always make it an occasion to remember, have visited many times and always recommend it to friends who are looking for good food at a good price.

Everything is perfect. Lovely staff, lovely food, lovely interior. Can't expect anything better. A secret little gem of a place in Southsea that has a personal touch and heritage from Colombia.

wow. we made a huge order and was cooked to perfection. in amazing time. all packaged eco friendly

Lovely friendly staff and absolutely gorgeous food 10/10 would come back highly recommend the beef nachos

Beautiful place with beautiful vibes ..food made with love and time You won’t be disappointed with what you find here

Such amazing food and service at a great price. The staff couldn't do more and the music and vibe was like being on holiday

For my money, Jessie's has the best food and drinks on Albert Road, paired well with its bright, vibrant atmosphere, and warm and friendly staff. It's also very fairly priced, and features daily specials that are total bargain! Looking forward to visiting during an evening service so I can try out one of their cocktails!!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

I love this place! Have been a regular (with my mum) for quite a while! Always a warm welcome and always great food, coffee etc. Friendly staff and cool atmosphere.

Came in looked at the menu and couldn’t find something to eat. But don’t expect to be followed out and questioned as to why we left. Very unfortunate and very unprofessional and unpleasant. Was huge fan of Jessie for a long time won’t be returning as don’t expect to be confronted

Just off a cruise ship in Portsmouth and looking for somewhere for breakfast. Found Jessie's by accident and so glad we did. Fantastic Veggie/Vegan options with Mrs H having Eggs Florentine and me the Vegan breakfast and proper cappuccino and latte with the right sort of kick. More importantly clearly popular with the locals as almost full within 30 minutes of our arrival. And really lovely service. Definitely a place to revisit

Absolutely fantastic little coffee shop and eatery.. we only had a coffee as we were on a long walk. Staff very friendly. Dogs are allowed in. Beautifully decorated. Toilets fresh n clean. Will deffo come again. Nothing at all too complain about

Amazing food and fresh juices! Really top quality authentic colombian food! Really recommend visiting.

I don’t usually leave reviews but this place compelled me too. I didn’t know what to expect when my sister said we were going here to brunch. My word, genuinely one of the best meals I’ve had in a long while. The wrap in particular was actually nicer than what I had in Latin America. The food is so authentic, I can’t confirm but I was told by my sister the chef/owner herself is from Latin America and that comes across in the food. Between 3 of us we ordered; Arepa Quindio, 2 x Mexican wraps and a salmon and cream cheese bagel. There was a little wait, as it’s all cooked from fresh, so we enjoyed a flapjack thing from the bar first which was delicious. The Mexican wraps were just everything you’d want them to be, so full of flavour, hot, and a good portion. The guacamole was clearly homemade too, it was so fresh. The salmon and cream cheese bagel was lovely, it is hard to go wrong with that anyway, but it was a generous portion, so much fish and cream cheese! The bagel was fresh out the oven so it was served warm, the smell of freshly cooked dough was a bit intoxicating! The Arepa Quindio left us a little lost for words, I had no idea what to expect with this but the flavours packed into this are astounding, it’s also a huge portion so for £11.50 it was a bargain. We were there prior to the official lunch opening time, however they were happy to accommodate our choices - they let us know up front that due to the cooking requirements of the Arepa it would take a little longer, which we were happy about and grateful to be prepared for a slightly longer wait. We all had orange juice, and they pressed it behind the bar into the glass, can’t get fresher than that. The vibe of the place is very Latin, it’s not trying to hard or over done, it’s comfy, bright and welcoming. A bonus was we were able to bring our dog! He was welcomed with open arms and was immediately given water and fuss. The ladies bathroom has riddles on the wall, it seemed like an insignificant factor however it kept us chatting for a long while trying to figure some of them out, a nice touch and a different theme for a bathroom. The staff were friendly, always smiling and efficient. I cannot wait to go here again, I was raving about it to my Latin friend saying how good of a time we were having and next thing you know she turned up with her partner! She apparently saw my pictures and the menu, woke her partner up from his nap and dragged him from the house. When I messaged her later to see how she found it, considering she grew up in Latin America eating all the food there, her reaction was “OH, MY, GOD?! I am so impressed and so happy you introduced us to this place. I had the Arepa and he had the El Cubano, it was delicious and the best we’ve had since being over here”. We were ordering non alcoholic drinks due to driving, but they have a well stocked bar available, I can’t wait to go back there for a real fiesta in the future. Run, don’t walk, this place is a hidden gem. I’m going to drag everyone I know and their mum to come with me.

I had a casuela plaisa and my missus had the arepa quindio. Both were filling and not at all spicy but full of flavour. It took a while to make and was a bit on the pricy side of a cafe but for sure it was worth every penny and every minute. Winner

We visited before a Theatre Visit as it's very close by The cafe is not a greasy spoon but an up market eatery selling good quality breakfasts & coffee . The food is good & cooked to order the service was fine . The full English was good as was the breakfast wrap

And what a find :-) The Cuban Sandwich a totally unexpected joy! The restaurant and even the bogs -spotless! But my, oh my, that Sandwich! Why didn't I take a snap? No time - I'd eaten it.

Hi, I would like to recommend this place. I tried their empanadas with "Aji", very yummy! Also the Quindio arepa very good!

Wonderful evening with friends tonight at Liilies, the staff were so friendly, very efficient and nothing was to much trouble. This was the first time we have had a Colombian meal, but it certainly won’t be the last visit to Liilies. Thanks for a lovely...

Really impressive! A lovely Arepa, nice smiley staff, lovely decor. Really clean too, and a nice vibe.

Lovely staff, lovely food, lovely service. Try something different which cooked and served with the genuine love of customer satisfaction. Jessie has created and continues to create an atmosphere of warmth, relaxation and new experiences to unforceably persuade you to revisit again and again to...

A wonderfully cultural place that serves the best burritos! Admittedly they're all I've tried for now, but great food and lovely staff. Hope Jessie's comes out thriving by the end of the Pandemic! :)

I went to Jessie’s for a take away latte and fruity pancakes. Jessie’s coffee is always Excellent and the pancakes with strawberry’s, banana, blueberries, Greek yoghurt, granola and maple syrup were just fantastic. Just try it. Gary Roberts

Wary of eating out in current circumstances but so glad I was tempted to venturing in to Jessie's today! :-) Distancing and cleanliness excellent, decor and furnishings so welcoming and attractive and owners / staff professional yet friendly. Perfect, hot frothy coffees. Why does food...

Just popped in for a quick bacon sandwich and coffee, the bacon was thick and crispy with excellent quality bread and a perfect latte and all for £5 :) looking forward to having lunch soon.

Came here for breakfast off the street , very friendly staff, Marmite mushrooms and poached eggs were outstanding.

I went in on a Friday at 445 and was told that they closed at 5pm despite the website saying 7pm. I came back in the following day with my wife and arrived around 4pm, I placed the order of Patacones, empanadas, and my wife...

The food here is very tasty and the staff are very friendly. Would highly recommend. We had the Columbian arepa and Mexican style eggs - both were delicious.