Food is really good but there's no professionalism I called ahead dude says 20 minutes I come after 30 minutes and food still isn't ready. He's in the back bsin gettin food for friends. Then has some guy come out that doesn't work there and tell me to have a seat. This isn't a doctors office this is a restaurant. If I ordered food it should be done in the time you specify. He hasn't even cut the chicken before I got there so I left.,This has happened several times and I'm getting the feeling he needs help from Gordon Ramsay on how to Effectively run a business because this has happened several times when I called ahead and got there and had to wait an additional 15 mins For them to get the food ready. You're going to lose business that way. read more

I recently visited Jiallo's with a group of people. My first time going. Had been wanting to try it out for a while. I had the catfish, some Jerk chicken, jollof rice, rice and beans and tomato & onion. I even got the chance to try their island wings. Everything I had was good, but my favorite was the jollof rice and the catfish....and the jerk chicken....and the island wings :-). I loved everything and I look forward to going back soon. read more

Jiallo's - From the IMC Luncheon. Catfish, jerk chicken, rice and beans, tomato onion, vegetables, jollof rice and I think there might be plaintains. - Caribbean Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I have been there twice and plan on going back this weekend. Large serving sizes and flavorful food. I brought my friends on the second trip (we live an hour away but are in Indy often) and they loved it. I haven't had a bad experience Yet. read more

Jiallo's make the best jerk chicken in Indianapolis, My wife loves his jerk ribs with onion sauce. Honestly I can eat his jerk chicken everyday. Jiallo's restaurant always gives excellent service to me and my family I will definitely recommend this place to anyone looking to eat very good food. read more

This place was dead until I came in to order. The food was really good though so I'm not sure why they don't have more business. I ordered jerk chicken with cabbage and plantains. Everything was tasty & id definitely go back if in area. I was traveling thru the area on my way down to Southern IN & found this on Yelp. Glad I did because they have earned my business. Portions and price were good. read more

Decided to come here for the first time and it definitely did not disappoint. There was one server/host and she was very friendly, greeted us with warm smiles and consistently checked up on us and the other tables to make sure we had everything we needed and handled it very well. I tried the Curry Goat and it was delicious; the meat was falling off the bones and was very tender and flavorful. But if you get this, just be warned that you really have to love curry because it's packed with curry flavor! :P My boyfriend got the jerk turkey and loved it, also very tender. And the plantains were done just right. The chef (or possibly the manager - I'm not entirely sure) came out to check on us as well. The food is also very filling because I could only eat half of my plate. I didn't even have to ask for a box, our server saw that I was done and asked if I needed one. Also the byssop drink is fantastic. I highly recommend it. read more

Jiallo's - Curry Goat w/ fried plantains & jollof rice. The drink is byssop (made from hibiscus). background: Jerk Chicken w/ same sides. Delicious! - Caribbean Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Jiallo's is a great place to get a wonderful Caribbean meal at a great price. I absolutely love Caribbean food, with the spices and stewed meats and excellent flavor profiles. Jiallo's did not disappoint! We had the stewed oxtail (which is one of my favorite cuts of meat--so awesome) and curry goat dishes. Both came with a side of wonderful rice and beans, topped with fried plantains. The portions of both dishes were huge, and the the combo of rice with the stewed meat was amazing. The fried plantains are a nice slightly sweet touch that combines well with the spicy savoriness of the meats. We came during a quiet time of day (just got off the plane from Miami), and I tell you, the Caribbean food at Jiallo's can compete with the best we had in Miami too. The service was nice, the place was spotless, and the food was amazing. What more can we ask for? read more

Great food! I had the tilapia with Attieke. Another time I had the peanut butter rice. Really really good read more

Good was so good I got the curry chicken and it was hitting you'll have a great meal

My friend and I decided to stop by Jiallo's after the Ethiopian restaurant we wanted to go to was closed. I had heard good things about this place, so we decided to give it a whirl. I ordered the yassa chicken with jollof rice. One of my friends from Senegal has made jollof rice for me before, and from what I know, every country (and every person) has their own version of what is deemed to be best. The jollof rice I had here tasted as if it had been sitting out all day and was extremely hard and crunchy. The chicken yassa was very salty and one dimensional. I think it needed some lemon juice to break up the saltiness, however, I thought the caramelized onions were good. I would definitely be willing to give Jiallo's another try, but not order this dish again. read more

Jiallo's - Caribbean Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Ethiopian, African, and Jamaican fusion. Excellent food! I've been twice, and this new location really adds to the experience of their food. I hope more people in the area expand their horizons and drop in, it will not be their last. read more

Great, just takes forever, outside of that it's recommended because the food was good!

Excellent food. The service is very helpful and friendly. I had the Ox Tail stew which was very good and the Plantains were perfectly cooked. My son had the jerk chicken and that was great. Portions are very good size. I recommend you try this place!!!! read more

Jiallo's - Caribbean Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

The food is legit here! I've tried about 1/2 of their menu by now and I can certainly say they know how to Season their dishes. The menu is pretty diverse as it offers both Carribean food & West african dishes. The Oxtail & Jerk Chicken are my go to dishes. Today I had the grilled goat and it's divine! read more

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Truth be told, I don't spend a lot of time in the Indianapolis area, but I do pass through generally a few times a year. My husband and I recently stopped at Jiallo's on one such occasion, and we were delighted by the experience. We were there around lunch time, and got seated pretty quickly. Though the menu had various options, I went with the jerk chicken because I can basically never turn down the opportunity for jerk chicken (though I did strongly consider the jerk ribs). The chicken was incredibly flavorful, and the rice and plantains that came as sides were super tasty as well. Also, the portions were excellent. If we weren't in the midst of a road trip, I definitely would have been taking leftovers home. read more

Jiallo's - Jerk chicken - Caribbean Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

My impression of this place is WOW! My husband and I both had the vegetarian plate. We got a choice of couscous with tropical tomato and onion stir fry or red beans and rice and that comes with cabbage/veggie side and fried plantains. The atmosphere was cozy and the staff was very kind. I assume this is a mom and pop establishment. A man, who I believe was an owner, came out to check on us. He was happy to hear how much we enjoyed our meals. It was $10 per plate. The food had fantastic flavor. What more could you want?! I'll be back read more

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Very friendly staff. So friendly infact, that the waiter told me I wouldn't like what I ordered. And then when my food was brought out, someone from the kitchen came out and told me I didn't like it and asked me what I would like instead. I thought it was fine, but this was a very strange impression to leave on a first-time diner. What had I ordered? Curry goat and kassava sauce. Are these flavors a typical American palate would like? Probably not. But they didn't ask me if I've had dishes like this before, and I do not have the typical American palate. Having actually recently visited Jamaica and eaten there, the goat and cassava sauce were pretty typical of what I was expecting, and I did enjoy it. A strange experience, but I would come back for the food. read more

The restaurant is never open at 11 as posted. Food was good but take a long time to prepare.

We decided to stop in for lunch around 2:30 or so. There were only three other tables full at the restaurant, yet it took forever to sit down. Then when we decided to order something on the menu it was either run out for the day or they didn't have it at all. I ended up getting their hibiscus drink- it tasted like it came from a high c Bottle. My husband got the fried catfish and I got the curry chicken. Disliked both-Chicken was cold and pink on The inside. The only good thing about the meal was the black beans and rice and fried plantains. Not very impressed nor will we be back. read more

Fun spot with great Afro-Carribean music, delicious food and urban vibe. We ordered the byssop and the ginger drinks and they were interesting and tasty. I had the vegetarian entree and the servings were huge! You could definitely get the entree, a couple of extra sides and share it all with a friend. We ended up with lots of leftovers. Service was a bit slow, but super-nice. I got the sense that this is a family-owned restaurant, and the family was working the service. I like that this place is international and gives us a slice of another continent. Definitely worth the stop! read more

We went to Jiallo's today. Were looking for something new to try and I am so glad we found this place. Now the place seems different than what we have here in yelp (I guess the photos are for an older location?). It's now a small restaurant with casual/fast food decor. That was a little bit of disappointment when we got there. So keep that in your mind if you're planning to go. We were greeted by the owner who is very nice and welcoming. He helped us with the menu since it's our firs time trying African/Caribbean cuisine. We ordered the chicken jerk, wings, lamb shank and grilled lamb or lamb steaks( sorry forgot what it was called). I will be honest, the order took more than 30 mins to get but the food was definitely worth the wait! Fresh and flavorful! I was really pleasantly surprised! I will definitely be back but maybe I will do takeout or will place my order ahead of getting there since it really took long time. read more

I came here for a lunch special on a Sunday and they told me they don't do lunch special on weekends but the manager gave it to me anyways. Food was amazing and authentic. I'm definitely coming here again. read more

Oh my! I am blown away by the quality and taste of this food. The oxtail stew with jollof rice and steamed cabbage and carrots. We also got beef stew and rice and peas. Even though we got there at closing and they were out of quite a few things, we got a good portion of both entrees. (Pictured is about half of the oxtails). I will be back! #FoodCriticDaily #MeAndTheKid #TravelAdventuresDay2 #WasSkepticalButNowIGotANewSpot read more

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This place has delicious food! For our appetizer we got the Jerk wings, excellent flavor and fell off the bone. I got the Curry Goat & Red beans and Rice, Tender and Amazing! The staff was very nice. I can't wait to come back and try something else! read more

Jiallo's - Excellent Curry Goat and Beans & Rice! - Caribbean Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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First time here. We were pleasantly surprised. We are adventurous eaters so we both got dishes we had never had before. Peanut butter sauce with beef & chicken yassa. We also got a side of stir fry tomatoes and onions. The white rice that is supposed to come with the dishes wasn't ready so they offered rice & beans instead which was gladly accepted & very good. Everything was tasty & not too spicy (hot sauce & jerk sauce on the table). We will go back. Very satisfying food. read more

Don't let the location or lack of patrons concern you - they do a large amount of takeout. The food is fresh, made with loving hands and the owner even comes to talk with you about life. I love different and engaging experiences with good food and this didn't disappoint! read more

Jiallo's - Jerk chicken - Caribbean Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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The food was delicious! Well seasoned and arrived in a good amount of time. Thank you

I had the pleasure of attending Jiallo's last week. I was blown away at their delicious jerk chicken and amazing cat fish! I tried their ginger juice and it was very refreshing.. but a little bit on the sweet side for me. Did you know they also donate food for charity functions? Definitely check out this restaurant in the international marketplace. read more

We went to this restaurant under probably the worst possible conditions: On a Tuesday night with lousy snowy weather outside. Even so, our dinners were *perfect* and Jiallo's lived up to its Yelps! I had the "Peanut butter sauce" (Beef in a rich peanut gravy) and my husband had the jerk chicken so we could trade tastes. Portions are very large. The fried plantains are pure heaven. We loved their ginger drink, but be sure you REALLY like ginger before you get it because it is VERY gingery and peppery. The jerk chicken is tender and falling off the bone, juicy, and spicy -- not dumbed down for Hoosier palates, thankfully! My only regret is that they were out of cassava sauce, as that was what I'd planned on ordering. Eat here SOON and come hungry! We'll be back! read more

We went to this restaurant last Sunday after church and it was pretty good. I had Island Jerk Chicken wings and fries and my fiancé had chicken curry plantains and mixed vegetables the chicken Curry which was good and it's not spicy at all. my friend had Jerk Chicken and rice and the jerk chicken was really good. There Chicken is amazing but hey you can't go wrong with chicken read more

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Very nice and spacious place the food is amazing we enjoyed the curry goat, oxtails, plantains, cabbage, red beans n rice and both of the refreshments ginger and the hibiscus it was a large portion and nicely seasoned n yummy. So spoiler alert the bar is an illusion not an operating bar and service is awesome but may be slow due to one server but it's all worth the wait he is amazing. read more

I loved the wonderful service and food was pretty good. This was some of the best jollof rice I have had. I enjoyed my ginger drink. I was warned before hand but it wasn't as strong as I was expecting. I tasted my cousin's byssop and it was really sweet. I kind of wish I had ordered a side of plantains because they were really good but not a part of the meal that I ordered. read more

Jiallo's - I broke fast and ate beef. The groundnut stew was really good with the jollof rice. - Caribbean Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I am so glad they are back! The oxtail stew is my favorite and I highly recommend it!

Received my order via Grubhub. Ordered beef ribs, with jollop rice and cabbage and carrots. Food was hot, ribs and veggies were deliciois!!! The jollop rice was awful. It was sticky, dry and no flavor. This rice was nothing like the jollop they served when they were on 38th Street. I will be ordering again, but without the rice. read more

Very clean environment , lot of parking . Nice authentic decor . Friendly staff . Variety of options . Good quality food with diversity in flavors . Nice combination of caribean and African cuisine . I recommend the lunch menus read more

Jiallo's - Caribbean Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Had the oxtails, plantains , cabbage and carrots with red beans and rice. Excellent! Owners are great! The byssop tea is very nice. I felt at home! read more

Atmosphere: cute space with plenty of seating for groups and great for kids. It was not busy when we went on a Sat evening. No alcohol but great authentic Jamaican drinks. It was very hot in the restaurant though. Service: Our waitress was so nice and sweet. No complaints here at all Food: alright. Not the best I've had by any means. They were out of quite a few items *probably 5-6* and some things were cooking so that made it hard to order. Their beef patty was the best thing I ate that night. So flaky, full of meat, and yummy! Also had the curry goat with rice and beans and that was good. I think the goat could have been cooked another minute or two bc it was a tad slimy. Other items ordered were the jerk chicken, jerk ribs, and curry chicken. Those were all pretty good but the jerk is spicy! The portions are pretty big so you could share or have leftovers. Overall, it was a god experience but nothing spectacular. read more

It's hard for me to judge this place because I grew up eating McDonalds and my taste preferences aren't the most culturally diverse. I tried the curried goat. I liked it. It was good. I liked the rice as well. My wife and son shared the lamb shanks and they tore them up. They really liked them and wouldn't even share a bite with me. That's high praise. The chicken tenders my other son ordered were so surprisingly good...quite possibly the best tenders I have ever eaten, but who goes to an African/Caribbean restaurant for chicken tenders? The dinners were priced high, but the portions were enormous and can easily be split or shared. My West African friend who joined us told me the African food they serve is mostly East African, if that helps you at all. I'd say this place is worth trying out before it goes out of business (the owner and staff were very nice and I hope they prove my prediction wrong). This place doesn't have it all together, but can easily correct the problems I'll point out. I've come to this place twice now, but have only eaten here once. The first time I came here they were having problems with their credit card machine and I wasn't carrying any cash. There almost wasn't a second time either when I tried opening the front door an hour after the restaurant was supposed to open and it was still locked. The hostess chased us down in the parking lot as we were getting ready to leave. We ate together with friends and tried ordering several items which they said they were out of. I'm thinking, how could you be out when we're the first customers you've served today? Next, you'll find an unpleasant aroma of mildew or something funky as you approach the bathrooms, which were actually very clean. This location has never done well. It's in the International Marketplace area on 38th, but there isn't any direct turn into it. You have to turn at the Meijer sign and cut thru the Planet Fitness parking lot to get to it. I almost never see more than a couple cars right outside the restaurant, but I wouldn't let that deter you from checking this place out...at least once. read more

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I always order the jerk chicken, stewed tomatoes and onions, beans and rice. This food is wonderful. It gives you large portions of meat and sides. The jerk chicken is leg quarters grilled, flavorful and spicy. It gives you two. The beans and rice are moist and homemade with fresh thyme. This was the first time that I ever had stew tomatoes and onions. It is an excellent with the beans and rice. The food is always served hot regardless if you eat-in or have a takeout. read more

We've been waiting so long for them to open back up, their food is like no other. I could literally eat the jollof rice by itself. The food is spectacular and I wish I could eat it every day! read more