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    Jiallo's

    4.3 (119 reviews)
    ModerateCaribbean, African

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    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Beef ribs
    Karl G.

    The food tasted good, but for $24 I expected full ribs not half of the meat taken off the top of them. Also the chicken needed sauce. Luckily, the guy added some to the bag (no extra charge) after I saw the lack of sauce and made a comment to get more.

    Oxtail and beef ribs
    Jemmie W.

    Amazing place. I will definitely be back. Jiallo's is run by people from Guinea. The food is rich and flavorful and the portions are generous. If you are looking for a slick place where some cheery blonde greets you and takes you to your table so you can see and be seen, this is not it. If you are looking for a simple place offering authentic, flavorful ethnic food that you won't find in too many other places in Indy, this is it.

    Jollaf Rice
    Jennifer E.

    First time here, came in for lunch and didn't want another drive thru meal. It was my second time trying Jamaican food so I asked the owner what he would recommend. He asked if I liked spicy food so he set me up with the Jerk Chicken Lunch, which comes with 2 sides. I chose jollaf rice and plantains. I told the owner that my only other time eating Jamaican food was with a dry patty. He then proceeded to give me a hot and freshly made patty for free. It was so flavorful and not dry at all! The food was amazing. My favorites were the Jerk chicken, the party and that jollaf rice. I'm excited to return. Run, don't walk here and get you some amazing food too!

    Jerk chicken, jollof rice, and fried plantains
    Tony A.

    I drive by this place frequently as it's right down the street from my house and if you blink you may just drive right by and not know it. It's tucked back in the corner of a strip mall at 79th St. and Michigan Rd right next to the Tite Barn for more reference. Once you walk in you go to the counter and place your order, pay, and have a seat. I'm not sure if you have a big group if you would still order at the counter. The lady at the counter was super friendly and explained a few dishes I was unsure of. I went with the jerk chicken, jollof rice, and fried plantains and was told it would be about 15 mins. I think I waited less than 10 mins which was nice surprise. Once I received my food and habout 5 mins or so to let it cool and get a few good bites in they checked on me to see if I needed anything. The portion was quite big and I had enough leftovers for another full meal for my lunch the following day! Go check them out! Great food and friendly staff.

    Peter K.

    Good, honest, amazing African food. The Jerk chicken five stars. Highly recommend the oxtails. The prices are fair.

    Everything on a plate!

    I felt welcomed from the moment I entered! The food was hot and fresh and he helped me order to my taste!!! I came for curry chicken but he was out so he offered curry goat which was very tender. I also ordered jerk island wings and the oxtails were fall off the bone tender as well!! I will definitely be back!

    Curry chicken; looks great....flavor fell a little short
    Laquetta D.

    I must have come on an off day. My expectations were a bit high. I had received great reviews and recommendations for this place; but at my visit all the hype came crashing down. When I walked in, there wasn't anyone else in the restaurant. I wondered if they were open. But nonetheless the young lady seated us and began to wait on our table. I assumed that since we were the only party in the restaurant we were get great service. The thing of it is it wasn't great, she was just a bit much. It seemed a little awkward. Just my opinion. I began to order some dishes and it felt like everything I asked for they were out of. No beef patties. No curry chicken. I can't remember the other thing, but there were at least two or three things that were not available that were on the menu. When the food did come, it was too spicy. And that could just be because of my meager American taste buds. I know in Caribbean cuisine things are usually a bit heated, but this was really unbearable. We couldn't really eat the food it was so spicy. We ended up bearing through it (didn't want to waste food and money) and eating it but it didn't even really taste good. The vegetables and rice were so bland; I guess they concentrated on seasoning the meat, they forgot the vegetables. When it came time to pay, the young lady was awkward there too. I'm not sure if she was trained as a waitress or what. Normally what happens is, they give you the check and then they walk away and come back a few minutes later. She was back no more than 60 seconds later. I just felt a bit rushed like, "nobody else is here what's the rush?!?". I feel like the awkwardness of the waitress turned me off a bit. Like I was being rushed, I don't know. Like I said at the beginning maybe it was just an off day.

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    Min X.

    Everything we tried was pretty good. The beef meat patty is tiny bit spicy, tomato and onion stir fry was a surprise. Beef rib is really good. Oxtail is really good. Red bean and rice is good.

    Byssop was
    Adrian A.

    This is truly a gem on the Westside of Indianapolis within the culturally diverse International Marketplace. I stopped here for a late lunch on my day off and after contemplating the many choices offered I decided to go with the jerk chicken dinner with jollof rice and fried plantains as my sides with a delicious byssop (sweet hibiscus drink). The dining area was clean and the hostess was patient and helpful as I came to my decision. They restaurant has a lot of good options to choose from but would recommend the dinner portions if you have a bigger appetite. I took my order to go and would suggest getting the byssop w/o ice (ice will be in a separate cup) because once you take a sip of it you are gonna want all you can get. The jerk chicken was just right in terms of flavors and spice and paired very well with the rice and complemented the fried plantains.

    Jerk chicken  Beef Pattie's

    All I can say is go. I've tried almost every Caribbean restaurant in Indy and I can say this is the best. Customer service was the best of any restaurant I've been to. Location is clean and very welcoming. Food was prepared perfectly with amazing portions and seasoned perfectly.

    Jerk chicken with fried plantains and rice & beans
    Evan F.

    Stopped in for a quick lunch in-between rounds of golf, and wanted my playing partners to experience a spot with unique food. As it turns out, we all ordered the same dish (albeit with different sides)...jerk chicken. The meal came with with sides, I choice the fried plantains and rice & beans. The food took a while to come out (even though the place was unfortunately mostly empty)...but had a nice presentation on the plate. There were three pieces of cut-up chicken alongside my two sides. The jerk chicken was spicy but moist and tasty. The fried plantains could have been a bit more caramelized but had a good, sweet flavor. The dirty rice and beans were mildly spiced and complimented the chicken well. Server was very friendly but a bit absent during the meal. Would definitely return if in the area.

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    Wanted a Carribbean lunch. The food was great and for a bit I was not in Indiana. Will come again and will try dinner next time!

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    8 years ago

    Food was Stale and inedible. Was hoping for something better. Literally thew it all in the Trash. A waste of 45 dollars..

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    9 years ago

    This place is terrific you shouldn't let the mystery of difference deter you. Stop in you won't be disappointed

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    Food and atmosphere is great. Quick service. Definitely recommend. Jerk is amazing and sides are perfect.

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    8 years ago

    The food here is fabulous. I'd eat here more often, if I could get out more. But, I do wish they would keep their restroom MUCH cleaner.

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    I'm sorry but The food is nasty. $19.00 for some oxtails that is hard and taste rubber. The rice taste old and dry. What A waste of money

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    Great food and service!! Thank you for the great time and stopping by to check on things Mohammed! Try ANYTHING!!

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