They have a station in the Cafe at UC Medical Center currently, which is where I ordered from. The service was friendly and helpful in describing their offerings - this stationed was run by their employees, not hospital cafeteria employees. I had jerk chicken on penne Alfredo. Topped with sautéed onions and bell peppers, Caribbean slaw, jerk sauce and aioli. The flavors mingled well together with a little bit of spice/heat to it, which I loved. Everything was perfectly cooked and the textures combined worked well together. read more

Just Jerks, Ena's Jamaican Grill - a hot dog in a box - Caribbean Near Me - Cincinnati , Ohio

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When I tell you this truck served me the best-tasting thing since COVID impacted my sense of smell/taste in early 2021, it doesn't do justice to the deep and harmonious flavors or my relief that I even COULD taste something so fully! I ordered their island rice box: Jamaican rice & beans, Caribbean slaw, mango salsa and of course their jerked chicken. The mango was bright and tart, the slaw was crisp and creamy, the rice soaked up some of the flavor from the smokey and succulent chicken. I would eat this once a day if I could! The plantains were perfectly sweet with just enough sear and caramelization. I actually dropped my first order seconds after collecting it, and they replaced it free of charge rather than let me enact the five second rule. If you see this bright green truck, do not fail to stop! read more

Just Jerks, Ena's Jamaican Grill - Plantains - Caribbean Near Me - Cincinnati , Ohio

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We visited this food truck while at the outdoor market day at Summit Park. My husband has had them before and likes it quite a bit. I tried the Veggie Bowl and my husband had the Traditional Bowl. Both were delicious! Great food! read more

I have visited this truck several times now in the past few months because it is THAT good. I could seriously eat this food every night! I saw they were coming to the neighborhood pool so I placed my order ahead online. It was ready and hot at the promised time! The staff was friendly and following safety guidelines. I ordered the fried plantains to start, as I love plantains. Simple food here, just fried and perfectly caramelized. Very enjoyable. For my meal I got the Jerk chicken specialty rice box and added Caribbean slaw. When you receive the box it looks a little small, but trust me it is the perfect portion. The box is packed full of rice and beans, with tender and well seasoned chicken, fresh veggies, and very tasty slaw. I am not normally a coleslaw person, but their Caribbean slaw is to die for. If you see this truck nearby, GET THERE! They also have a physical location id love to try in the future! read more

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Just Jerks visited our neighborhood tonight and we really enjoyed our meal - and the break from cooking and dishes! My husband had the Jerk Chicken Specialty Rice Box (jerk chicken over Jamaican rice and beans with sautéed mushrooms and onions, shredded cheese and smoky aioli), I had the Jerk Chicken Fajita Rice Box (jerk chicken over Jamaican rice and beans with sautéed bell peppers and red onions and shredded cheese) and my daughter had the Veggie Rice Box (fried plantains over Jamaican rice and beans with sautéed mushrooms, bell peppers, onions and red onions, shredded cheese, mango salsa and Caribbean slaw). The servings were very generous and we all loved our food, which was reasonably priced at $9 per meal. Such a nice option while quarantining at home! Thanks to my neighbors for organizing this visit from Just Jerks. read more

Just Jerks, Ena's Jamaican Grill - Jerk Chicken Fajita Rice Box - Caribbean Near Me - Cincinnati , Ohio

My review is on their food truck.... The husband and I decided to hit the Blue Ash Food Truck Festival! Before going, we did our research here on Yelp! My husband chose Bone Brothers. He ordered the wings. Bad choice - he said never again. I decided to give Just Jerks a try! I love tacos, and after reading reviews, I ordered the Island Chicken Tacos. They were fantastic!!! I ordered the 'sweet' version, and they still had a decent amount of spice (I like spicy!). The slaw on the taco was delicious. The mango salsa was sooooo tasty!!! I gave one to my husband and he agreed - this place is hands down the best food truck we've tried! I should also add - they were insanely busy with orders when I placed mine. The food was still exceptional and the service was great. read more

Just Jerks, Ena's Jamaican Grill - Island Chicken Tacos - perfection!! - Caribbean Near Me - Cincinnati , Ohio

Thank you Just Jerks for coming to my work today for lunch service! Your truck is very clean and the employees working were quick and very nice. I ordered the jerk chicken island and the fried plantains, they were both delicious! I'll start with the plantains. The plantains were fried perfectly with a very small amount of grease on them. They had a great mix of soft and crunch with was nice. I will definitely get them again! The jerk chicken island was AMAZING! The rice was perfect on the bottom and the flavor was incredible. I ordered it spicy and when they say spicy they ain't playing around. I LOVE SPICY FOOD! The slaw and the mango salsa on top really balanced the dish and helped cut the spice just enough. All around my lunch at the truck was great and I am very happy with my experience! GREAT JOB JUST JERKS!!! read more

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Oh ya mon ..... Let's go to Jerkmania and feeeeel all-riiight!!!! Just note this is a walk-up-to-counter and order to take out, or to grab a table kinda place..... but that's what i was expecting, SO: five stars!! Food is excellent, authentic! Genuinely ethnic, and an independent joint! The staff are you Jamaican, are so very friendly in that unique Islander way. We were warmly greeted, offered samples of anything we wanted to try, and had our questions answered. We ordered to eat it there, and took a seat. The friendly mon at the counter brought the food to us. Those seasoned french fries are to die for and I will echo what other reviewers said, and recommend that you try them even if you don't think you're crazy for Jamaican food. The kickin ketchup is great, just the right amount of spice but I also loved the maniac mustard dip. Never thought I would love mustard with fries! They will give you a generous sample of the sauces. A special added bonus: their Jamaican beef patties are the genuine article shipped in from New York, made by Tower Isles, mon! It doesn't get any better than this. Plan to return again and again. May even plan a trip to Columbus to visit the original restaurant where I understand their full menu includes curry goat. read more

One of my favorite food trucks in town! I get a jerk bowl every time I spot them out!

The only jerks you will find here are on the food. (Had to make the joke.) People who were running the truck were pleasant. Food was well seasoned. Chicken was tender. While the food was out quick enough to know most of it had to be precooked, then assembled as ordered, everything still maintained it's freshness. I would be really interested in trying the brisket. The Just Ginger, Jamaican ginger beer, is not what I was expecting. Unlike the carbonated bottles found in stores, this was more like a ginger juice. Think water and ginger, with a hint of sugar, blended then strained. At least that is how I picture it being made. Being a ginger fan, I found it's peppery bite to be both warm and refreshing. read more

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From the professionalism, humble nature, and big hearted attributes Ash and Alicia both genuinely portray to the fabulous smoky taste of the jerk sauce, sweet mango salsa, juicy chicken and salmon options on top of a rice and bean bed you simply cannot go wrong. The flavors pair so deliciously together, that even our pickiest folks enjoyed their lunch. The garlic aioli you could spoon right into your mouth. We were so extremely fortunate that Ash and Alicia so graciously supported our site of 450 employees during this cold and wet month of January. 10/10 cannot go wrong, booking them for an event, hosting them at parties, lunch in at work, you name it. The execution, warm candor and food is something you do not come across often in today's day. Thanks to the both of you for full and happy bellies, we can't wait to have you back! read more

This hollowed-out Taco Bell has been a thing or two since. Ena's is easily my favorite reincarnation. Apparently this is a Jamaican style eatery out of the Columbus area that really knows how to push the sled. I love the setup here. Ena's has made it easy for anyone who hasn't tried it before, to make their first foray into the world of delicious Jerk BBQ. And for those who have it's a nice return to a cooking style that you just don't come across very often. I loved the Jerk chicken I had here, but if you aren't into birds it's not your only option. There's even tofu for the vegetarians. Jamaica doesn't stop at the Jerk though, there are some great side items, like fried plantains, as well as sodas that you would normally only find in the Caribbean...or at Jungle Jim's. Additionally, Ena's will cater. I think I've got a plan brewing for this year's Inland Hurricane! read more

A few weeks ago my family and I found ourselves in Springdale with no dinner plans. After quickly browsing Yelp for someplace new, I easily settled on Ena's JerkMania! The concept is a fast casual spin-off of Ena's Caribbean Kitchen in Columbus, specializing in jerk cooking. The location at 411 West Kemper Road was easy enough to find, and was obviously once an old Taco Bell restaurant. There isn't much space inside for dining in, but we had sleeping kids in the car anyway, so I placed a carry out order. The only other patrons I saw during my brief visit also took their food to go. Orders are placed at the counter and food is prepared in the back. There is a small window back into the kitchen so you can kind of see your food being prepared. The menu is pretty simple. First you pick one of a few meats, and then you pick either rice bowl, sandwich, wrap, or salad. From there you select among the handful of jerk sauces and add your own toppings or try a classic build. My wife ordered the chicken rice bowl with sweet jerk sauce ($6.50). This comes on top of Jamaican rice and beans and has Caribbean slaw on one side. The slaw is a of the dry variety and didn't add much flavor to the dish. My wife found it best to mix all the ingredients up and enjoy with all the flavors blending together. With that said it might be worth added three build your own items for 50 cents. I went with the spicy chicken wrap Spanishtown style with mozzarella, Caribbean slaw, and maniac mayo ($6.50). The chicken and sauce weren't overly spicy but definitely had a nice kick. The cheese and mayo probably helped to subdue the spiciness. The slaw added a nice crunch to the wrap. I was pleased by this classic build and would definitely try some of the other builds on a future visit. We also shared a side of fresh-cut rosemary-garlic fries ($4.00 for large order). Their kickin' ketchup was served on the side and was excellent. It provides a nice spice thanks to the scotch bonnet pepper infusion. The fries were also very tasty by themselves. Overall we had a great meal from Ena's JerkMania! It is a the only quick service Caribbean restaurant that I can think of and is definitely worth a try. read more

The reason I love Yelp is because I find places like Ena's Jerkmania that I would normally drive right past. In fact, that is what I have done for almost 2 years until today I wanted to try something different. Turns out I work only 10 minutes away from this place. Considering I love Jamaica and have visited the country three times I was excited to give a Jamaican place a visit. The restaurant itself is basically an old Taco Bell that has been reconditioned or at least that is what it reminded me of. I walked in and said I've never been here and I was given a rundown of the menu by a very nice woman, perhaps it might have been the owner. The menu almost has a Chipotle feel to it. You order the meat and then can either get a wrap, sandwich, or bowl. They don't prepare the food in front of you though. I decided to order a Jerk Chicken and Pork Rice Bowl. I went with Sweet as the flavor and it still had a kick just as I was told it would. I like spicy and it didn't bother me, but someone that can't handle their food on the spicy side might have a hard time. Of course it is jerk so if you expect anything less than hot you probably don't know Jamaican food very well. The food was out in about 5 minutes making it a fast enough lunch that I could see myself here at least a couple times a month. The chicken and pork were perfectly prepared. I genuinely enjoyed the meal, so much that I went back and ordered a spicy beef patty to go. I had a few of these on my trips to Jamaica and they were authentic, almost as if I could have been in Negril. Now if Ena's could only bring the Jamaican beach to Cincinnati! I'll be back and suggest you make a visit as well. read more

Just Jerks, Ena's Jamaican Grill - Jerk Chicken and Pork Rice Bowl - Caribbean Near Me - Cincinnati , Ohio

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Wow this place went from being a 4-5 star to a 2-3 star. The original review is accurate but lately they have been running out/not making beef patties which is very annoying and disappointing. I'm definitely calling to make sure they have beef patties before I go there. They offered to sell me frozen beef patties. So what you're telling me is you have the patties but refuse to make them???How do you not make beef patties for lunch on a Friday!!?!? I got the curry bowl this time and it was okay. Not that flavorful but not extremely bland either. Original review Great food for a great value! Everything on the menu is under $7. Staff is very nice. Truly one of Cincinnati's hidden gem. I got a custom beef brisket bowl with the sweet sauce and it was very good. I suggest trying the sauces before ordering because the sweet sauce was spicy. Their beef patty is also very good. Probably the best I've had in Cincinnati especially since there are not too many Caribbean joints around. If not for the slow service, I would definitely give a 5 star. They took a really long time to prepare the food and mixed the order up too. read more

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Ena's Jerkmania is fantastic. The first time we went we had no idea what to get and they were so helpful in letting us know more about the food. We were immediately drawn to the Spicy jerk sauce and were warned that it is really hot, as spice lovers we did not hesitate, Spicy Jerk Chicken Bowls was the final decision. The chicken was delicious, tender and very spicy. The dish comes with red beans with rice and a slaw. If you don't like the choices of sides you can substitute out things or add on extras. This dish was really tasty and satisfying, great flavor and left us full. For those who don't like spice there are a number of other sauces you can use and you're not even limited to a rice-bowl. There are also salad, sandwich and wrap options so your Ena's experience is very customizable. They also have fries that are worth trying they're fresh cut thin and crispy and you can also get them seasoned, which are very tasty. Don't forget to grab some of the homemade condiments the scotch bonnet ketchup is very flavorful with just the right kick. The Mayonnaise and mustard are also great but the Kickin Ketchup really stands out. Since our first visit to Ena's we've gone back many times and always had a good experience. Check it out and don't be afraid to get creative with your jerk combinations. read more

Awesome Jamaican joint run by the friendliest of people. They offer sandwiches, rice bowls, wraps and salads topped with jerked meat of various sorts -- chicken, pork, beef brisket (veggies too, I think). You can choose your own ingredients or go with several recommended combinations of vegetables, sauces, cheeses, etc. Top it all with your choice of jerk sauce (original, sweet, spicy, etc.). It's a more complicated ordering process than you'll find at McDonald's, but the staffers will be more than happy to help you out. I had a rice bowl with jerk pork and chicken. The meat was FANTASTIC -- super-moist and deeply flavorful. I went with the spicy jerk sauce, which proved satisfyingly hot. (They'll give you a taste to make sure it's not intense for you.) Rice bowls come with beans and Jamaican cole slaw, which is all good -- the slaw isn't the gross, mayo-soaked crap you get at some places. Topped off the meal with some spicy, thin-cut parmesan fries that were also amazing: freshly cut and fried, crisp and tasty. The potatoes came with zippy dipping sauces (ketchup, mustard, mayo) doctored up by the wizards in Jerkmania's kitchen. Washed it all down with some Jamaican ginger beer and walked out warm and happy. As for the locale, it's in a strip-mall parking lot close to I-275. The Jerkmania building appears to have been a Taco Bell in a former, far less wonderful life. It's totally clean and decorated with some cool, cartoon-style art and logos. Bottom line: quick, easy, inexpensive and totally delightful place to get a fix of delicious Jamaican food. Best meal I've had in Cincinnati. read more

Just Jerks, Ena's Jamaican Grill - Love the logo for this awesome, authentic Jamaican joint. - Caribbean Near Me - Cincinnati , Ohio

Super yummy! Made me want to eat more, but was too full. My very picky kids and husband loved the bowls they got and I truly enjoyed the street tacos! Just booked them for our neighborhood. read more

$8 gets you a sample size box of chicken and rice. $3 gets you a very puny serving of plantains and $5 gets you ginger water with sugar that is inappropriately being called ginger beer. Food is ok taste-wise, but nothing stellar and certainly not worth these price points. read more

What a great find! The food was excellent and the prices are reasonable! We both tried wraps with chicken and the original sauce. The sauce wasn't too spicy and the chicken was flavored just right. I got mine with "Spanishtown" toppings as recommended by the cashier and it was spot on! I also tried a Caribbean grapefruit soda called Ting. I'm not a huge grapefruit fan, but it was great! We shared a side of fries with the mayo dipping sauce. I wish we would have gotten 2 dipping sauces because that stuff is addicting! Overall, this was a great new place and I highly recommend it! read more

Just Jerks, Ena's Jamaican Grill - Chicken "Spanishtown" wrap with original sauce, rosemary fries, mayo dipping sauce, and Ting grapefruit soda! - Caribbean Near Me - Cincinnati , Ohio

I went to this spot before covid and was expecting big flavor because it's Jamaican but it was tasteless never went there since.

I used to go into the restaurant when they were in Springdale at least once a week. Since they have moved to a food truck and catering business I always look forward the truck at events and recently had them cater a party. They are very nice and very responsive to questions. This is one of Cincinnati's hidden treasures. If you ever see them at an event do yourself a favor and get in line, you will love it! read more

Had tried them at the past Taste of Colerain and I was in the area and decided to try it out. I took the recommendations and ended up with The Spanishtown chicken spicy with spicy Parmesan fries with kickin ketchup and it was awesome. I definitely will be back and I will try some of the other classic builds. read more

Just Jerks, Ena's Jamaican Grill - My first taste of Plantain, it's good - Caribbean Near Me - Cincinnati , Ohio

Boom! This place was great. We checked reviews for another restaurant we were about to enter for lunch and found Ena's reviews. After seeing their reviews we jumped ship and headed to Ena's Changing restaurants was the best decision we could have made. The plantains alone are worth the trip! I will be back! read more

Just Jerks, Ena's Jamaican Grill - YUMMY! The best plantains around bar none. - Caribbean Near Me - Cincinnati , Ohio

I work in the Springdale area and have been looking to break away from my usual 2-3 lunch spots that offer something delicious that's not loaded with calories and God-knows-what. I have indeed found a winner! Their mode of operation is simple and smooth. This was my first time there, but it was easy to figure out how to build a meal and the staff was willing to explain anything. The kitchen is open - a good sign they have nothing to hide and are proud of their food. I ordered chicken with spicy jerk sauce on a salad with tomato, red onion, and mixed peppers. The chicken was tender and the sauce was a taste sensation. It was adequately spicy without leaving me wondering if I'll regret my choice in the morning, if you know what I mean. The vegetables were bright and fresh. They used Romaine lettuce rather than Iceberg, a simple but critical distinction that will make or break a good salad. I got a ginger beer to wash it down, which paired very well with the flavor of the sauce. Seating is a bit limited, so if you come with a group you may not have many seating options. Otherwise I am struggling to find anything criticize. I'll be back, and often! read more

Just Jerks, Ena's Jamaican Grill - Chicken salad with spicy sauce and peppers, onion, and tomato, and a ginger beer. The picture says it all - fresh and colorful! - Caribbean Near Me - Cincinnati , Ohio

I'm really sad i had to rate this place a 3, but it's only because the jerk sauce was so hot, it made my stomach hurt. I got the original! And mind you, i grew up eating Jamaican food and i still eat it pretty often. I kind of hate unnecessarily hot jerk seasoning! BUT, on another note the taste of everything was pretty good. I would eat here again using a different sauce, of course. read more

Just Jerks, Ena's Jamaican Grill - Chicken over rice and peas/beans - Caribbean Near Me - Cincinnati , Ohio

Had a sampler of Just Jerk's jerk chicken and jerk beef brisket on top of their slaw at Taste of Cincinnati. Holy moly! Takes me back to our honeymoon when my wife and I went to Jamaica. This truck is the real deal and the customer service was excellent. I can't wait to go back and try some more. But alas, at the Taste, you only have stomach space to taste a bit of each before having to go on. Anyway, loved the sweet and spicy jerk sauce - spicy, but not so spicy that you are dying. It was delectable! read more

My taste buds are on fire with flavor... and spice. This place is aaaaaaaaamazing. I know it's not a very good location, but you should definitely make the trip to try it - you won't be disappointed and for everyone that lives or works in the area - this is a gem to have near by. I would eat here often. Order at the counter....pick your meat, pick your sauce (I got the original and it was delicious... and spicy - get the sweet or bbq if you don't usually handle a lot of spice) pick your medium (salad, sandwich, wrap) then choose your toppings. They have awesome turnovers too (basically an empanada) and Jamaican sodas. Really super awesome food and the staff is great as well. Find something to do in the area and grab a bite to eat here before or after your activity :-) read more

I worked late tonight and as I crossed Fountain Square pondering what I was going to whip together for dinner, the fragrant aromas of Just Jerks slapped me in the face. I was immediately drawn in, even though I didn't know what to order. I ordered 3 meals - all had a variation of chicken and peas and rice but each one deliciously different. One had Caribbean slaw, another had mango salsa, and the third had a delicious cream sauce and a bit of heat. The prices were fair and the portions perfect for one. Our 3 boxes were $23. The multi-tasking cashier offered a smile and the service was quick. They are on the square Wednesday evenings for the rest of the summer. I'm going to pencil Just Jerks in at least one more time before the Reggae Wednesday goes away. read more

The food was ok. The meat pies were good for the price. the french fries i had to send back because they were cold. The Hot Jerk sauce was pretty mild with a lot of black pepper. I will give it another shot because the chicken was prepared well. read more

Delicious! I went for the first time today, I'll be back for sure! The Jerk Chicken was delicious, i had the wrap. The portion size was correct, not some coma inducing behemoth like a chipotle burrito. The chicken was very flavorful, i had it with the original sauce and a side of their spicy. Let me tell you about the spicy sauce...upon first taste you think 'hmmm, not too hot' then you keep eating and you realize that you're starting to sweat and your core temperature has raised approximately 15 degrees. it's a sneaky kind of heat, so it's not hot on the toungue, it's hot on the body. You've been warned! The fries were just ok, i'll skip them next time and try one of the meat patties next time. These guys need a food truck in a bad way! read more

Food is still awesome but service has slipped a bit the last few times I've been. The last time I went in, they said they're closing the location as of Sept. 11, 2015, and will be running a food truck only. The food is the star of the show so it's probably a good thing! They'll be posting their schedule and locations on Facebook. read more

I discovered Jerkmania last year shortly after they opened and fell in love right away. From the music, to the colors, to the food this place is tops for fresh made delicious Jamaican jerk. I've always had the sandwiches, usually the Spicy Negril or Portmore, but today had the Spanishtown wrap and it was very good! It should be noted that I'm a "pepper-head," meaning I like it hot Hot HOT! The staff here has grown used to my visits and just from seeing me knows to make my food particularly spicy with added habenero peppers on top of the usual "spicy" sauces and pepper chunks. The fries here are tasty thin strips. I prefer them seasoned even though it gets stuff all over my fingers. They're delicious whether spicy or rosemary. Try them at least once! And order the Kickin' Ketchup. It's worth it. There's not much to drink. Bottled Jamaican sodas and coke products. They used to have coconut water, but it appears that's gone, to my sadness. I sometimes have resorted to getting a drink elsewhere, but it doesn't detract from how good the food is. If you have a taste for the spicy, I highly recommend this joint. Friends routinely say the medium is too hit for them. Rare is a dish too spicy for me. Even with a couple habeneros added to my meal. Definitely give this place a shot and enjoy it mon! read more

I really want to love this place. I've been here twice now. First time I had a brisket sandwich and fries. The sandwich was great, fries were a bit underwhelming. The second time around I tried to get another sandwich but they were out of bread, so I had a wrap. In both cases the food took quite some time to prepare. Prices are fair and food is good, and I'll probably return, but it isn't a place you stop by to quickly grab a sandwich on a whim. Hopefully next time they'll be faster and have bread. read more

Picked some food up to go. Service was mediocre but they were young and got my food out quickly so I'm ok with it. Onto the food: I ordered a spicy chicken bowl and the Parmesan fries with spicy ketchup which came to only $9! The spicy ketchup was amazing and everything was spicy just how I like it. The bowl was delicious and filling. Definitely recommend this place if you're looking for some good Jamaican food. My only complaint is they don't serve oxtails. read more

I had never had jerk chicken till over the weekend and I found this food truck. I wasn't sure at first but it was so good, can't wait till I find them again. It left me wanting more!! read more

I am going to be repeating what others have said... So no style points for me. But here is a bullet point review: - food is tasty, fresh, authentic, spicy, and so different than anything in Cincy - staff is friendly, proud of the food, helpful, and generous - location is clean... But that is all I can say good. Dump or hole in the wall, you decide. Need a key for the bathroom. - cost- amazing. Family of three orders with lots of left overs and extras, 23 bucks. Love it! - menu - very simple, yet somehow confusing. It would help if they found a way to make it easier to order. Been their 3 times and yet needed help each time. Staff seems ready to help, because everyone is confused - service - very fast. Might be because we have never seem more than 2 or 3 other parties there, but always food out fast Everyone should try it.... Taste is the key read more

I REALLY wanted to love this place. I read all the reviews and thought there was no way they would miss the mark. I had passed the place several times, and after reading the reviews my curiosity walked in and had a few things I was thinking of trying, and was quickly informed that they were out of several things. Bummer. I liked the system, you pick your meat and your sauce, but when I got my meal, I just thought it was a bit bland. I didn't eat much of it, and it just seemed like it was quickly thrown together. Maybe I went on an off day, and I will say the reviews are enough to get me to try it again. But on my first impression, I was just so let down. They give you a lot of food for the value, and maybe my dish just wasn't getting along with my tastebuds. Like I said, I'll try it again and rewrite my review once I do. For now, I stand by my A-Ok. read more

Went here for the first time last week and loved the food. Great choice of what you want and the meat was perfect. I will be going here for my second trip this week, the hot was great the first time I tried it but I will definitely be trying the original and BBQ as well. read more

Ever thought - what if you could get the exact same ingredients you got at Chipotle, except in another flavor? That's a good summary of Jerkmania. To be fair, the selection is more extensive here, but you'll get the idea. The food here is unique and generally awesome, I'd say it is the rest of the restaurant that let's this place down. The plus: despite having many of the same ingredients as Chipotle, I like what they do with them here. The jerk chicken is sliced in bigger chunks, further exemplifying the perfection that it was grilled to. The mix of mango chutney and slaw adds to the depth of textures. There's a wide selection of jerk sauces that you can add to the dish. I got the original, which had a light kick to it. However, I'd recommend getting extra sauce, as it just didn't seem like much. Even basic condiments have new life here. The kickin' ketchup has a smokey-spiciness that complements the sweetness of the ketchup very well. I'm surprised this doesn't exist in more places. The bad: the restaurant doesn't stand out very much and feels poorly organized for the volume of people it is serving. I think the best way to describe is that it has an efficient Chipotle-style menu without the Chipotle style assembly line efficiency. The kitchen would more closely resemble a small mom-pop shop. Nothing wrong with it, but it just means there'll be waits despite everything seeming simple. I think Jermania! makes a lot of sense and is a serviceable alternative to going to Chipotle multiple times a week. If they borrow some of the operational best practices, I think it'll stand out. read more