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    Jerky Jerk

    4.2 (194 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Djemina B.

    Best jerk chicken I've had in Chicago thus far. I've tried some places here and there. I even had more then 18 places in south Florida, but this here was the truth! The chicken was Juicy not dry AT ALL, jerk Spiced perfectly, can taste the flavor of the cinnamon and all spices . Mac was delicious, please don't change the recipe.

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    Sabrina C.

    I'm so glad I got to try this #hiddengem of a Jamaican restaurant and I'm mad if yall knew about it and didn't tell me!!!!! This is now of of my new, favorite Jamaican restaurants in the city. First of all - everything is fresh, made to order and you can taste it! They have it proudly posted that they do not have a microwave.... and they ARE NOT SORRY ABOUT IT! With that being said - know that you will have a wait, BUT you can place your order online, pick it up in store and sit down and eat in the restaurant. There is a bar serving up drinks and the drinks are GOOD! But the food?! and there are so many different things to choose from! There are VEGETARIAN options too and I KNOW those are amazing as well! Here's what I tried: Jerk Fried Wings w/Fries Egg rolls Jerk Chicken dinner (1 meat + 2 sides) Jerk Stir-Fry Jerky Chicken Sandwich Steamed Cabbage And the drinks were hitting too - very tropical! When you're in the area, hit the brakes and grab you a plate and tell them that Bri from Planes and Plates sent you! YEAH MON! Enjoy!

    Half dark lunch special for $12
    Tangie W.

    I said I want some grilled chicken so let me get some jerk chicken and I seen this place called jerky Jerk so I went there. Very nice. Customer service was good. The food came out hot. I had a beef patty that was made fresh, which was delicious And I had the two lunch specials. I didn't eat 2 one was for later, but I got the fried jerk wings with the sauce, which were absolutely delicious that sauce. It was spicy and sweet at the same time. It was very good. I had my sauce put on the side cause I wasn't sure about the sauce, but it did not disappoint and then I just tested out my half dark with my rice and peas and gravy v good. I didn't really care for the gravy that much it wasn't horrible, but it wasn't the best gravy I had but out of everything it was great, I will be back.

    Jerk chicken Jerky Egg Rolls (2)

    Jerk egg rolls were ok didn't have much flavor but that was maybe because I wanted it mild. The jerk wrap was banging with the island ranch and jerk sauce 10 out of 10 and I'm not into spicy food but I couldn't put it down and both sauces were banging. Service was fast because I ordered on line. Overall I definitely got to go back and try more on the menu. Place is small but a vibe with good music playing.

    NiNi F.

    I ordered oxtails to go via their website. It was ready before the expected time. I haven't been going in a while due to the inconsistency in flavor and food being dried out. Well this time they provided me nothing but bones......I had to scrap thru the "stew" to find any meat. I will not patronize them anymore.

    3 meats / 2 sides 
 Jerky Jerk Chicken Dark 
 Mac & Cheese 
 Candied Yams
    Daniela N.

    One of my favorite places to order take out from anytime I have a taste for Jerk chicken. The food is full of flavor and the portion is also generous. They food is always well wrapped and hot when delivered by door dash. Check them out!

    2 meals, 2 sides- Jerk fried chicken dark 2 portions, Rice and Peas and extra side Reg fries
    Aswad K.

    Ordered it through doordash. Was still hot, fresh. The Jerky jerk chicken was well smoked and flavored. The fried chicken was crispy on the outside even after being delivered. Fries were crispy and well seasoned. Mac and Cheese was not bland, seasoned well which was a plus.

    Pick any 2 Meats & 2 Side, Jerk Chicken Dark (Grilled), Curry Chicken, Candied yams, Mac n Cheese, Plantains.

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    By far the best oxtails I've EVER had I wish I could give them 10 stars most definitely recommend & will be back !!!

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    My chicken half order was so small. Spent $30 and the portions were not even a kids meal quality

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    Food was PHENOMENAL! Ordered the sandwich and it was sooo good! Owner was super friendly and was very satisfied!

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    This place is really good. I got the curry chicken and the brown stew chicken with rice and peas and everything was flavorful. Def recommend

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    it tastes like trash never eat here it is the worst ive never had worst servose and the food was raw 1 star

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    Today was one of those days where I needed a GOOD meal. I'm talking it feels like love is in the…read morefood and I am so happy that I chose Garifuna! I grabbed the 2 meat, 3 side special which included: stewed chicken, jerk chicken, rice and peas, cabbage and plantains. There's a solid amount of food and I'm going to be eating on this over the next two days. There's rice and peas were incredibly flavorful, moist and had a hint of spice. The stewed chicken's skin was falling off! That's how tender it was and I love anything with bell peppers and onions. The cabbage was solid with great crunch. Sometimes it can get too mushy, but this didn't. The plantains were just right!! Great palate cleanser as I transitioned to the jerk chicken! And the jerk chicken was a hit!!! Good amount of spice and flavor! And juicy! I also had extra jerk sauce on the side. Hmmmm I honestly enjoyed both chickens and would say if you're unsure of which to get, just get both... you'll definitely order from here again lol I ordered through uber eats and naturally was PRAYING that my order was correct and it was. A nice hefty serving and of course I also have a slice of the caramel cake. Mannn this slice of cake is so dang delicious. The two miles that I run tomorrow for this will be so worth it! This hit the spot and was the meal I needed after the day that I've had!

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    Menu along wall and decor.
    Menu along wall and decor.
    Delish Jerk Chicken (Plus 2 Sides) Rice & Beans and Mac & Cheese
    Delish Jerk Chicken (Plus 2 Sides) Rice & Beans and Mac & Cheese
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    Dining room, small bar
    Dining room, small bar
    Lechon Asada with majado (mashed taro)
    Lechon Asada with majado (mashed taro)
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