Thanks to fellow Yelpers for recommending this place! I haven't had an authentic taste of Jamaica…read morein a very long time. The jerk sauce immediately took me back and the chicken was super tender. The candied yams were sweet but not over done. The beans and rice needed more flavor so I added the spicy jerk sauce. My hubby enjoyed the patties. The storefront is located in a strip center off of Rt 38 and Rt 47 with parking in front. Few seats inside so we took it to go and had a picnic. Ask for extra napkins and two forks if you plan on sharing. .

Ya Mon...this place is legit!…read more I am so glad my fellow Yelpers told me about Island Express in Elburn Illinois. Authentic home style Jamaican food with Island Flavor at reasonable prices. Mainly a takeout place with limited counter seating,each meal is prepared fresh. Jerk Chicken,Curry Goat and Oxtails are just a few of their Jamaican dishes. We tried their Veggy Patty and Chicken Patty. Flakey crust loaded with flavor. I didn't care for the chicken patty as it was chicken curry which I'm not a big fan of..wish it would have been listed on the menu in a different way. Ordered a side of their spicey jerk sauce which added additional flavor ....bonus! Also had their Medium Jerk Chicken platter with sides of red beans and rice and sweet candied yams. Everything was delicious. If you want to experience good Jamaican food minus the sand,ocean and Red Stripe Beer,this is definitely the place to go.

We had jerk chicken , dark meat and red snapper dinners from their pop up at Art History Brewing in…read moreGeneva. OMG... the best chicken ever. Spiced nicely that wasn't over the top, I got extra spice sauce which was amazing but again it didn't overpower. The fish was a challenge to get around bones at first but in no time into the flesh and it was so moist and well seasoned. Sides of cabbage and rice were delicious and a great complement. It was pricey but each was easily shareable by 3. Get to the next pop up. It is crazy good.

I've been looking for some good Jamaican oxtails and rice & peas since moving here, this did not…read moredisappoint!!

Best and most authentic Puertorican food around! Me and my family try to go at least once a month…read moreand it's the best! Lots of options on the menu, great taste and great service!

Excellent food! The jibaritos, tostones, Puerto Rican rice, and habichuelas are the best. I…read morerecommend the pork jibarito. The Cuban style jibarito is no longer on the menu, but they still make it for me by request and it is my favorite sandwich of all time. Plain pork jibarito (no lettuce, tomato, or ketchup/mayo sauce) with ham and Swiss cheese, then add mustard, pickle, and American cheese. If you like a Cuban sandwich, you must try it. The place is connected to a gas station but don't let that stop you from trying. Everything is made to order, so don't expect fast food, but I always get friendly service.

This is going on our list for our favorite spots! I am a garlic lover and they know how to season…read moretheir food, amazingly! Portions are large and food is delicious. This is the best seasoned steak in Elgin. We had the jumbo jabarito sliders and más lokas, great portions! The boyfriend and I were very happy and full!

I ordered their Puerto Rican style smash burger, and I thought it was both creative and innovative…read more Instead of using traditional burger buns, they replaced them with crispy fried plantains, giving the burger a unique twist. The beef patty was well seasoned, and the mayoketchup sauce complemented every bite perfectly, tying all the flavors together.

Newish ethnic market serving many communities. Goods from various African nations. Ghana, Jamaica…read moreand more. Mainly packaged goods, seasonings, condiments, drinks and such. Found a few well known Jamaican brands of ginger bevvys, hot sauce and African origin marinades I wanted for the pantry. (Pricing was all over. Some quite costly, while others affordable and similar to other shops.)

Went to the store this afternoon & was the only customer. Selection of plantains was very limited…read moreand they were mostly overly ripe, even with mold on them. Young man who was working there was busy on his phone and never looked up or greeted me when I entered. I asked him if there were any more plantains in the back and he said "No" and went right back to his phone. This is not the first time that we have experienced poor customer service in the store, although there have been several times when the service was great. One more time with an employee with a poor attitude and we will use other nearby African foodstores.

Food was amazing ! Service was great, 50 points to Katie as…read morekept our drinks a coming and everything she suggested was phenomenal. We Loved the Bourbon Street vibes ! Brought me right back to NOLA. We definitely will be back, we've found our celebration dinner venue. Next time we promise to come when we don't have to be up at 4 am and check out the expansive fun drink menu! "Laissez les bons temps rouler."

The place is a bit dark in the sense it can probably get pretty wild here some night. They have…read moreseating indoors, outdoors, and at the bar. We had beers and a $20 boil (special). I don't know who is cooking Cajun, but wow! They are doing it right. Perfect blend of tastiness and spice. I ate way more than I should have, but it was so good. The service was prompt, we had no issues to mention. A good stop off for us on our way back home. Cheers!

Shout out to the best Jamaican/Caribbean restaurant in Chicago, for Oxtails!!!!…read moreI had the absolute pleasure of patronizing this restaurant 2 days ago. I ordered an Oxtail dinner with Cabbage, and Plantains. OMG!!!! The meat was literally falling off the bones!!!! TENDERNISM!!!! The Cabbage was tasty & seasoned (most Jamaican/Caribbean restaurants don't "normally" season the veggies well - from my experience), and the Plantains were soft and sweet - just how I like them! The rice, that comes with the Oxtails, had the most tasty Au jus from the Oxtails. OMG!!!!!! And the portion was AMAAAAZING!!!!! I had visited 2 other Jamaican/Caribbean restaurants prior to this one, and was severely disappointed! I am what you would call, an "Oxtail Connoisseur," and every state that I visit, I try the restaurants that are considered to have "The Best Oxtails." Well, I have found the best, and I refuse to try the rest! I am here in Chicago for another 2 weeks, and I will be ordering from JH's Jerk Grill a few more times, including today! If you love Oxtails - GO! You will NOT be disappointed! Oh, make sure you order ahead, as the wait can be lengthy.

Came here on a Sunday while visiting. The ambiance is casual, good music playing but with limited…read moreinside seating. Service was good as I was greeted upon entry. I will say I'd recommend ordering ahead if you don't want to wait too long. Appreciate the food being made to order thoug Now for the food! Jerk tips 8/10: nice a tender and decent portion size. Great flavor and I didn't even need the sauce but the sauce was a nice to have if you need it. Jerk egg roll 6/10: nice size egg roll full of chicken but the chicken was a little dry for my taste. I'd go back for the tips and to try the plantains.

Everything was spectacular the food was amazing everything done WELL. But there was kid who had one…read morehand in his pocket and was making a motion with his hands. I don't know what but I just ignored I'll show you a photo of him but let me know if anyone knows him. BUT overall the food was amazing would recommend.

Okay this my last edit They have their pros & cons…read more I always get oxtail dinner, very good. Comes with rice & peas, cabbage, and plantains. Bout $18-20, good portions. Inside seating available. Quick, good service. I enjoy the consistent staff member was chill. No macaroni and cheese is usually available just the sames sides the offer with dinners usually They're sometimes aren't open at the time the websites says they're open. Could update menu prices But the food is good when it's available ‍ & the music be bumping They could thrive as a great small business.

Went to a festival today and on verge of leaving I spotted a Jerk food truck. Most Jerk places have…read moredifferent flavors and styles of cooking, however the presentation looks good and very appealing but they left me slightly disappointed. The rice was cooked to perfection texture wise but when literally just lacked in flavor. The chicken was dry and the sauce saved it a little bit but I wasn't happy about it. Not a big plantain fan but they were pretty decent. Overall I give everyone a second chance when it comes to food and today wasn't the best. Hopefully next time things will be better, I couldn't even finish.

I loved the chicken!!!! I hated the sides. I have nothing…read moreelse to say but Yelp wants 85 characters