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.

I got the small (2 piece) chicken plate with rice and peas, cabbage, and plantains. The plantains…read morewere $1 extra. The person taking my order said it would be about 15 minutes and it was. Everything was delicious (maybe the chicken was a little dry). It tasted like great homemade food, just in a restaurant setting. I will definitely be back. Solid spot to grab lunch.

I'd love to say I've tried the food and it's amazing, but due to inconsistent hours, I haven't had…read morethe chance. The listed hours aren't accurate, no one answers the phone, and when visiting during posted times, the staff says they're not open and gives vague estimates. I was told they'd open at 1 or 2 PM, but they still weren't open when I returned. Tried again the next day--same issue. It's disappointing, especially since many at the military base would love to support the business, but the unreliable hours make it difficult.

Stopped in for lunch. We ordered a steak jibarito, relleno de papa, ground beef empanadas, arroz…read morecon gandules and maduros. Everything was delicious! The relleno and empanadas were bursting with flavorful meat. The steak melted your mouth. I highly recommend and can't wait to return!

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.

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!!

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.

Very good oxtail dinner! Came with rice & peas, cabbage, and plantains. $17 after tax, good…read moreportions. Inside seating available. Quick, good service. The staff member was chill. No macaroni and cheese was available, but she said it's a popular item.

Super nice people and amazing food. Best Jamaican I've had in a long time. Dirty rice and Mac n…read morecheese on point and oxtail was delicious and literally fall off the bone. Will definitely hit them up any time I can

From the owner: Authentic Caribbean food with a touch of soul, everything we do we put our heart and love into. You…read moredefinitely won't be disappointed.

Fantastic food, bad hours of operation. Everything is fresh and tasty. Well worth a visit!read more

I was looking to get jamaican food with a couple friends, and we ended up coming to this place…read more It's currently doing takeout only, so we ate in the park nearby, but it was pretty nice inside. I got the value meal with dark meat jerk chicken, plantains, rice and beans. It was very nice value, around $10 for lots of food. The chicken was good, I really enjoyed the sauce that came with it too. We all enjoyed our meals, and it was a good experience! I think it's a good spot for jerk chicken in the north suburbs and I would definitely recommend.