First time and we will definitely be back! Carry out order was wrapped very well so that food did not leak in transit and stayed hot. Jerk chicken and rice was very tasty (rice was on the saltier side). Mac n cheese was amazing!!! Curry shrimp was just ok in flavor, but the shrimp was very large and perfectly cooked. Wings were also very good (large and the sauce has a gradual heat). Highly recommend! read more

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Listen. I have been craving jerk food for the longest. Happened to jump on Postmates and saw that this restaurant had free delivery. Always a win in my book. Not many reviews, but I was optimistic with all the positives ones I did see, so I went for it. AND IT HIT EVERY SPOT I NEEDED IT TO. The food was delicious! I ordered the 1entree dinner with 1 side of Mac n cheese and also an ala carte order of rice and peas. Now, on to the breakdown of the food. The chicken was amazing. Dark meat, juicy...no complaints. Perfect blend of jerk spices.. The Mac n cheese was good as well BUT it was superrrrr cheesy. So as it got cold while eating, it wasn't as yummy anymore (not a bad thing, just pointing out what I noticed). The rice and peas were great, also no complaints. The jerk sauce was the perfect level of spice. I was thoroughly impressed and so excited I have now found a new jerk spot close to home. All I was missing with the meal was some bread lol. Update: I was so obsessed from the first experience I had to order more. This time around I did candy yams instead of Mac n cheese. They were good, but the rice and peas had a sour smell to them. It definitely didn't smell like that the first time I ordered. Not sure what was different this time around :( read more

Jerky Jerk - Rice and Peas - Caribbean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Good food, nice service, nice atmosphere - jerky jerk will definitely be part of our takeout rotation. My husband and I ordered lunch there this afternoon after seeing positive reviews online. We ordered two, beef patties; a jerk chicken/curry chicken combo with rice and peas and Mac and cheese; and a brown stew chicken/jerk chicken combo with Mac and cheese and candied yams. The portion ended up being big enough for us to share the curry chicken combo and a beef patty. The guys handling takeout orders were very cool and our food was ready exactly when they said it would be ready. The packaging was also done well so nothing would spill. The patties were fried, which I was not expecting, but they tasted good so no complaints. The mac and cheese was a little watery for my taste but the chicken and rice and peas were tasty. I'll update if the second combo is less successful, but based on today's meal, I'm a fan. read more

Jerky Jerk - Beef patties - Caribbean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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3.5 rounding up for friendly service. Jerk Chicken spots are plentiful in Chicago, but consistency is a tough find. I've learned to lower my expectations when it comes to the sides and focus on the proteins. Cabbage is usually overcooked, candied yams undercooked & often canned. .. mac n cheese is usually thrown together without any love & the same can be said of the rice n peas. While I can't say Jerky Jerk hit a home run with the sides, the yams and cabbage were solid. The mac was basically Kraft and not very good at all. The chicken was the saving grace. Full of flavor from a smokey grill and spices. ..perfectly juicy as well. They wait wasn't bad either, maybe 10 minutes which is amazing for a Jerk restaurant. The entire staff was friendly, the restaurant was spotless and the portions were in line with the pricing. I wouldn't make a special trip, but nice option if in the area. read more

Jerky Jerk - Jerk Chicken Dinner with Yams & Cabbage - Caribbean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Super friendly service. We got a couple of patties to go. And we ordered the three meat plus two sides. We got the goat, oxtail and fried jerk dark meat, Mac and cheese and cabbage. The food is so good. I'd definitely come back here. read more

My order: Pick Any 1 Meat Protein Choice: 1/2 Jerky Jerk Chicken - Mixed Side Choice: Rice & Peas Side Addition: Mac & Cheese Chicken was fantastic ! Sauce is very good the spice is definitely there. Mac and cheese is delicious. Rice could use some work but still great. The portion was right on for the money spent! Recommend this place to anyone you won't be upset! read more

Jerky Jerk - 1/2 Jerky Jerk Chicken - Mixed with Rice & Peas and Mac & Cheese - Caribbean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This restaurant has amazing food and excellent customer service. The interior is beautifully decorated featuring our Chicago sports teams. A visit to Jerky Jerk is like visiting with family! read more

Love the food, the atmosphere and the authenticity. Cute spot! Nice vibes. Yeah mon! :) read more

Jerky Jerk - Oxtails on bed of red beans and rice - Caribbean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I recently visited Jerky Jerk. I will admit that Caribbean and Jamaican food is not exactly in my wheelhouse, so I was not sure what to expect. However, the moment I walked in the smells were overwhelming and amazing. From that moment, I knew that I was in for some great food. I ordered the Jerky Burrito and Mrs. Brown's Smothered Chicken. I got the sides of mac n cheese and rice and peas. The Mrs. Brown's Smothered Chicken was amazing. It was saucy and delicious. The best part of it was the chicken was cooked to point where it was literally falling off the bone. I used a fork to eat it, but I didn't need to use it to take apart the chicken. The Jerky Burrito was good to. It had rice and some jerk chicken. The interior of the restaurant was simple, but they had two large TVs. I enjoyed watching some sports as I ate my meal. Jerky Jerk is a must visit. read more

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I believe this is a newly opened business but I'm not sure. The customer service is average. Sometimes a girl answers the phone sounding energetic and sometimes the girl sounds annoyed. Anywho, I have tried their food twice now. I've had the jerk tacos and the jerk wrap. I enjoyed both but the jerk tacos had waaayyyy too much onion on them for me. The jerk wrap is delicious and filling but I do wish there was more plantain or I can choose a side of plantain instead of fries. Their jerk sauce is not my favorite. It's more of a spicy barbecue taste instead of an actual jerk sauce. Overall, what I've had was decent but maybe not a first pick for jerk. read more

Jerky Jerk - Jerk Wrap - Caribbean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Oh my gosh, I am so glad I came across this place!!!My hats off to the chef everything is so delicious. I kid you not, you guys need to go there and just order everything! I am definitely going back probably tomorrow and the next The food is just SO good! I'm so excited to try their oxtail next time. I am in heaven.. my mouth is having a literal orgasm read more

Jerky Jerk - Family meal for 2, plantain, mac&cheese, yams, and egg rolls. - Caribbean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I got the white meat dinner with Mac and cheese and cabbage, The sides were pretty good as well. I enjoyed everything and got all of the sauces on the side. The fire sauce is definitely hot and the mango sauce is different, but good. I'd order pickup from here again for sure. read more

The name of this sandwich is misleading. It's more akin to a Nashville not chicken sandwich than the jerk flavor I'm accustomed to. I must admit that upon arrival I wanted to several different menu items such as the shrimp & jerk wrap. The sandwich wasn't bad per se but far from what I anticipated. I guess jerk flavor is a myriad as opposed to one demential but the flavor of the sandwich seemed like sheer hot sauce. read more

Jerky Jerk - Caribbean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Fresh Jerk, the wait isn't long. It's seemingly organized and the sit down is coming soon and if that experience is nearly as good as this jerk meal with a Jamaican Cola on the side then we're in for some good times. And the oxtails are And as long as they stick to the recipe I'll be back ... Oh, and I'm definitely looking for a reason to give them lesser than a star. As of late this joint has been hitting the spot!! read more

Jerky Jerk - Jerk meal - Caribbean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The family meal for two was plenty for my whole household. The meat was tender and the sides was just what I needed. I really liked the service too, very informative and gave suggestions. Might be my go to for the jerk egg rolls. read more

Jerky Jerk - Family Meal (For 2) Mac & Cheese Candied Yams Jerk Sauce - Caribbean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I ordered carry out from Jerky Jerk for the first time on 7/24/2024. The food smelled great! I ordered 2 jerk chicken dinners and paid 40% more per dinner for white meat. The meals came with one side, not two as other jerk places. I ordered macaroni and yams with each order. Upon getting home to eat I noticed that the chicken was not served over rice and beans. I've never had jerk chicken not served over rice and beans. I found that quite unusual for an " authentic jerk restaurant." Jerky Jerk displayed it as such in their online menu. That was most disappointing!!! The jerk sauce was extremely spicy so I didn't use it. The chicken had good flavor but was a bit on the dry side. The mac was creamy stovetop not baked. My overall rating is 5/10. The food was overpriced for the portion. read more

Absolutely wonderful experience. Great food, atmosphere and customer service. V was very cordial and accommodating. We will be back again. read more

Great music, clean area and GOOD FOOD! You just order at the front and grab your food everyone was nice! read more

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The Curry Goat and Oxtail were perfect. Honestly better than anywhere else in the city I've tried. I did not enjoy the dark jerk chicken but will definitely return for other options when I crave Jamaican. read more

Guess this place was featured on Food Channel. Counter service was quick and friendly. Kind of a lounge vibe with 7-8 tables. Food was FIRE! Chicken was cooked and seasoned perfectly... jerk sauce is addictive but be warned it's extremely hot. Note the jerk curry goat wasn't ready (we stopped in for a late lunch)... can't wait to come back for that. No problem recommending this business! read more

Jerky Jerk - Dark Jerk Chicken and Jerk Tips - Caribbean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Stopped in today for Lunch today to try something different. Was not disappointed. They have $12 lunch specials with so much food. They told me a 20 minute wait and it was ready in 5 minutes. I got the dark chicken and rice and it was very good. The jerk sauce is perfect. read more

Food wasn't bad, the jerk sauce was just right. Unlike other restaurants where the sauce is overpowering hot, just the right kick. The only issue I have is that, they are a little tight on their sides. I ordered a side of plantain and only got 3 slices, the candy yams were under cooked, mac and cheese was good and the red beans and rice were good, but it's a small portion and it was only teasing me. I will go back, if I'm in the area. No parking near by, had to walk a half a block to get my food read more

I went on a flavor journey recently when I tried Jerky Jerk. So I'm going to share that with you! Everything is made from scratch and everything is kosher at the Taylor location. I had to zoom in on this plate. I got two meats (curry chicken and oxtail) and two sides (yams and mac and cheese). Wow everything was flavorful and tender! Meat falling off the bone along with a melt in your mouth mac and cheese. Yams reminded me of Thanksgiving dinner so naturally I wanted seconds. Honey jerk wings - ohh the flavor journey here. First, it's sweet then the jerk spice hits! It was hot, but a good hot. The sizes of the wings were pretty big, too. You get your money's worth! It's a Friday and Saturday special. Jerk chicken egg roll. I'm always a fan of an egg roll so I figured why not and the spice was toned down. I like eating spicy food, but I haven't built a tolerance so this hit well. There was sauce on the side with a jerk kick just in case you like it hotter. Also, don't worry. They got you on spice if you want it. A few quick notable details about Jerky Jerk. They were the sweetest and super cheery. Someone always politely interacted with me (socially distanced, of course) during my whole wait. Bonus points for hospitality. Also, they were featured on Food Network show is Sandwich Kings episode 6. Only the Taylor street location is open now so hurry to try it since they always have a line and can sell out. They told me I'd be back. They are right. I'll totally go back when I can. read more

I went to Jerky Jerk because I was in the mood for some Caribbean food. I've been seeing pictures of Jerky Jerk on line so I decided to check it out myself. I am so happy I tried Jerky Jerk! The food was amazing! I tried the jerk chicken egg rolls and their keto meal brown stew chicken with vegetables. I love that Jerky Jerk has an extensive menu with all types of food that everyone can enjoy. They have vegetarian options, keto, and seafood. If you're in the Chicagoland area you have to check it out! read more

Jerky Jerk - Brown Stew Chicken (C) - Caribbean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Stopped by to order some lunch on a Monday! Food was cooked fresh to order. I got the Jerky Burger ($9.95) which was filling and had lots of flavor. The fries were my favorite - fresh and had a nice crisp to them. I will for sure come back to try more of their menu. read more

Jerky Jerk - Jerky Burger - Caribbean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Food was great hot large portions didn't have too much to say, just I would definitely recommend. Simply it was good

Curry potato's I didn't expect it to be so good but it was and I loved the plantains. The mango salsa was a hit.

This food is always so delicious. first of all they wrap the styrofoam container in plastic wrap to keep it extra warm. genius. the mac and cheese is fabulous and the chicken... i gobbled it up with such greed i cut the roof of my mouth on a chicken bone. the type of greed they talk about in the bible. well worth the injury. will be ordering every time i'm in the area. read more

Jerky Jerk - Dark meat & mac and cheese. over saturated flash photo doesn't do the mac n cheese justice. just trust that it's really good. - Caribbean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Awesome staff was helpful in making recommendations for my first visit. I ordered for take out and got my food quickly. It was so fresh, I can't wait to return! read more

Jerky Jerk - Caribbean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The jerk nachos are AMAZING!!!!! And owner and staff are very sweet!!! I've also had the jerk fettuccine, which was GREAT as well! The ambiance is nice with chill vibes. read more

This is absolutely a hit. I can't wait to go back every day. Ended up ordering because the last jerk spot I tried let me down HARD. I was trying to order some jerk 48 but found out you can't call or order online for the one out west. They take five million years for orders so I didn't want to go there, order, and have to wait on it. So, boom, I'm on google and find Jerky Jerk. It's in my old neighborhood so I didn't mind the trip over there. I ordered ahead online. I chose the "two meats" dinners. I got double dark jerk chicken. That came out to about 1/2 bird dinner at other spots. This came with two sides. I did cabbage and Mac n cheese. Cabbage was flavorful and yummy! Mac n cheese was good too and super cheesy! Would have been better if it was baked Mac, but still loved it! Last thing was the jerk sauce. Sooooo much better than any jerk sauce I've ever had!! My friend got the same, but double Mac instead of cabbage. He loved it as well, and said the same about the Mac. BUT we aren't mad at it; baked Mac takes forever to cook and I appreciate what they've done to speed up the process. Was super impressed overall with this place! My food was ready when I arrived, and it seemed like they were moving everybody's orders out the door quickly. Which is not the usual when it comes to jerk spots in Chicago. read more

Jerky Jerk - Pick any 2 Meats & 2 Sides - Caribbean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Everything about our experience here was top notch. The jerk chicken was perfectly spiced with just a slight touch of bite, smoky crust and a juicy core. The jerk chicken wrap was a great mix of texture and flavor, combining the aforementioned chicken with a creamy dressing and chewy outer wrap. The service was kind and efficient. 5 out of 5...it's a hidden gem on that side of Taylor St. read more

Jerky Jerk - Jerk chicken wrap and jerk chicken plate - Caribbean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

First time here. On Yelp found this place. Didn't know what to eat so I came across to this place. Order jerky jerk chicken entree and a side of Mac and cheese. Let me tell you this is by far well season chicken I ever ate. I would come back here and recommend people to this place. read more

Jerky Jerk - Caribbean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I went to Taylor street seeking street tacos from Jarabe when the whiff of something amazing hit my nose. Needless to say I found myself at Jerky Jerk waiting... The chicken was tender. The yams were sweet in just a little syrup. The cabbage was seasoned well and decorated with other smaller veggies. Working on the west side is becoming enjoyable because there are 5-10 food options within driving distance. Well worth it!! Oh and the sauce!!!!! DELICIOUS!! I eat at Uncle Joes in Hyde Park once a month. I jerk and smoke my own food regardless of time of year. This makes me a credible source! You're welcome read more

Food was excellent. Yes there is a wait time, but everything was fresh and delicious. Even my roommate loved the chicken as a late night snack! Even reheated it was good! I don't like to waste read more

Ordered delivery. Oxtails, jerk chicken pasta and jerk chicken tacos. Oxtails were sweet not cooked well, lacked seasoning. Jerk pasta also lacked seasoning and jerk chicken tacos dry and lacked seasoning. Ordered macaroni but instead was sent cabbage which also lacked seasoning. I would not order from here again. read more

The Absolute Best Jerk Tacos !!! Phenomenal customer service. I highly recommend you patronize this establishment. read more

I absolutely love this place. with the calm, homely ambience and good vibes that come with this establishment, I can say the food is amazing. the red beans and rice taste like the ones out of the box but AMAZING none the less. the dark meat was so tender and juicy. the curry was ‍ tender and also juicy. it was my first time trying curry. the mac was a bit sweet but tastes great. the cabbage, i would suggest cooking longer and cutting it different during prep but also great none the less. i will definitely be back read more

Jerky Jerk - Pick any 2 Meats & 2 Sides/ Dark meat & oxtail - Caribbean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

So I decided to give Jerky Jerk another try after the first debacle with my yard salad that was missing ingredients. This time I decided to order the plate with 1 entree and 1 side. I chose to try the jerky fried chicken (dark) and for my side I chose the candied yam. I also ordered some plantains. I also received a yard salad. Yard Salad - it has everything that was stated on the menu!!! This salad was so good. All of the ingredients were extremely fresh. It was also very filling. Although I am not a vegetarian, I would definitely order this again. Jerky Fried Chicken - WOW!!! The chicken was fried to perfection. It was crunchy on the outside and moist and juicy in the inside. Candied yams - the yams were delicious. They were not too sweet. Plantains - were perfect and provided the right amount of sweetness. Overall, I was extremely pleased with my food this time around. I will definitely continue to visit Jerky Jerk. read more

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Order from this app and never received my food. Called in and they were rude as fuck about my order. Wont be ordering from here no more but ima try dinning in. Maybe I'll get better service read more