Stopped by this beautiful place for a quick bite on our drive from Dallas to Austin, and we are so glad we did! This place is clean, spacious, well maintained and serves up some delicious, authentic Jamaican food. We ordered the Curried chicken and Curried beef patties along with some fried plantains and then some Black cake for dessert. Absolutely loved the patties - they were straight out of the oven, hot and fresh and bursting with flavor. The owner recommended the black cake - a holiday style cake with fruits and rum, and a rich flavor. Friendly owner, great food and clean, pleasant ambiance. Definitely visit this little gem and enjoy the food!

Lindsey Jablonski

Food was absolutely delicious!! Hands down one of the best restaurants in Waco in terms of food and service.🤩 We got the curry chicken and curry goat and both were amazing. As amazing as the food was, the service was just as wonderful. I have a food allergy and the owner took the time to speak to us and make sure everything was exactly as needed to ensure a safe and enjoyable dining experience. We felt very welcomed and we appreciated the personal care and hospitality. Highly recommend! 10/10!

Melinda Chin

Amazing! Food is delicious. Everything we ordered from the oxtail to the curry to the patties to the carrot cake, really hit the spot. Great vibe. Very comfortable dining space. Staff makes you feel like family. Such a cool spot. We will be returning for sure, next time I will get pictures for yall, I was too busy to enjoying my meal to stop to document it. If you don't come, you will regret it. If you're reading while passing through Waco this is your sign to stop and give them a try. If you are a local I am surprised you're not at the restaurant already giving them your love. :]

Carolyn Johnson Dever

This is a really nice place. Excellent atmosphere. Oh my gosh, and the food was amazing!!! Then to top it off, we receive world class customer service!!!

Rayana Moldovan

The best Jamaican food! You can ask the spicy level. If you need fresh coconut, here is your place! 🥹 I recommend this restaurant 🤍🤍

Ashley Sulak

The food was great, full of flavor, well seasoned, in generous portions. There were even vegetarian options. The food was fresh and the atmosphere was inviting. Service was great and the owner checked in on us to make sure we were enjoying ourselves. I will definitely be coming back! I love having good, diverse options in Waco.

Amy Yeh

Friendly faces, great service and amazing food. We found this place back in 2020 during our Waco visit (from Houston) and have been back here every time when we pass Waco (there’s a long “break” due to a fire and then the food truck during the renovation). Very excited to see the re-opened/renovated restaurant (since early November). The chicken and beef patties are tasty, oxtail is my favorite, loves the jerk chicken and the curry goat is amazing. Strongly recommend this place to anyone who craves for Caribbean cuisine ^^

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Jose Campos

I have not had much Jamaican food in my life, but thanks to the friendly owner and his recommendations. This may have been one of the best meals I’ve had in a long time. Definitely worth the stop if you are in the area!

James Whelpley

The mouthwatering aroma coming from the kitchen tells you you're in the right place. Tables packed with college students and GI's left plates of jerk beef, chicken, goat and shrimp scraped clean. We shared Rasta Pasta and veggie patties like buttery potpies. After an initial opening in 2019, they suffered a fire and at the time of this review, had only just reopened. The atmosphere is fun and casual, the family that own and run the joint are super personable, but come on, the food is the star. This is the kind of place you'll feel smug about turning other people onto. Can't recommend enough.

Emily Amasah

This is seriously the best Jamaican food I have ever had. Worth the drive from DFW to here. The service is friendly and personable. The manager is so kind and thoughtful and the food is out of this world. We had the jerk chicken and the redfish. Everything on the plate was delicious! Not even one thing to critique! Also the building is surprisingly beautifully decorated. A great place for any occasion, an affordable date, or just to grab a bite. I would 100% recommend to anyone!

Fallon B

This spot is a true gem! Authentic Jamaican restaurant with great customer service. The vibe is laid back and the restaurant is very clean. I ordered the curry chicken which came with rice and plantains. I also orderd a slice of cake. The Hibscus tea with ginger drink is amazing, I'd stop in just for that drink! Spiciness of the food is just right and they give really good portions at a decent price. Would definitely eat here again.

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AARON

We’ve had a lot of Jamaican food before, especially from New York, but this place is truly good and authentic. The beef patty was amazing - I even had to order another one after finishing my dinner! Great prices and real homemade flavor. Highly recommend it!

Marcie O'Neil

In town visiting for the weekend from San Antonio, and this place was incredible! Did a to-go order with my daughter where we were met with such wonderful hospitality and I love when they opened the box to show me the Jerk Chicken - instantly knew my husband was going to love it (which he did!). We ate our food down by the river & the kids loved the plantains! Highly recommend this place!

Graham Cull

They're open again! Honestly some of the best Jamaican food I've ever had. The owner is super chill, very happy to share his culinary love and it shows. I don't think you can go wrong with what you order. We had the jerk chicken and the rasta pasta. Highly recommend both. Here's to many more years of good food.

Terry Johnson

Walked in, was immediately greeted and sat down. They were just opening back up from a fire that had happened. They went over the menu with me. I had the meat pie, which I did not take a picture of and also the jerk chicken excellent flavor portion size was nice. I will be back to try some of the other items in the future, so if you’re in Waco a little off the beaten path, but it’s well worth looking up And stopping to have a meal.

Jonett Mobley (JMO777)

I had an opportunity to meet the owner and her son. They are both so kind and truly have a servants heart. Her son consistently checked on everyone in the restaurant to make sure we had everything we needed. The food is delicious! I had the goat which was very flavorful, spicy and fresh. The next time I visit Waco, I will definitely go back to try more amazing dishes!

Minh-Dang Nguyen

Quite the hidden gem of Waco if you want to try authentic Jamaican food. I happened to pass by the city and stopped to order lunch because I noticed so many wonderful reviews of the place. I got the classic jerk chicken from the food truck. It was nicely seasoned and tender. The owner was super friendly and treated me very well. He offered to show me inside the restaurant which was being renovated after a fire accident which seems cozy and ideal for a meal. I’ll definitely revisit the place if I have the chance. 10/10 recommend!

Isaac Esparza

The food was fantastic. High quality home cooking. The best was the Jamaican jerk chicken. Super juicy with a nice kick. Oxtails were amazing as well. Didn’t think I’d enjoy the coconut rice, but it was sooo good. Everyone was very kind and helpful. Will definitely be back.

Catherine Suh

We are not very well versed in Jamaican food, we’ve had it before but definitely not experts in it. When we told the owner about this while ordering, he let us sample the oxtail as we’ve never had it. The food is fresh and filling. But I would say the best thing by far is the service. Granted we came at slower time but the owner really catered to us and made us feel welcomed. They recently had a fire so they’re kind of in a reconstruction period but they still serve great food out of their temporary food truck kitchen.

Antonio Farias

Entire experience was amazing. Beef patty and jerk chicken were so good. Jerk sauce with a bbq flair. Tried a piece of the jerk shrimp and that was delicious as well. Owner was so friendly and welcoming. Overall just fantastic. Want to come back and try more of the menu next time I'm coming through Waco.

Loved this place! I happen to be I Waco for 1 day and was hungry and didn't know what I wanted, but my wife said let's try this Tru Jamaican place it looks good! So we took a chance and I had the jer…

Brought my aunt and family here around Thanksgiving time. They are a testimony of resilience. The original location caught fire now they've rebuilt and the ambience is great. food tastes like true …

The server/cashier is the nicest guy. I had never had Jamaican food before so I told him. He walked me through the menu in detail and recommended the jerk chicken. Holy cow was it good! Spicy and swe…

I don't find myself in Waco that often but I do enjoy coming by to Tru Jamaica when I drive by. Always very friendly and amazing food!

Great food. Great service. They saw we were watching the aggie game on our phone and turned it on the tv for us. Some of the best food Ive had in a while. Highly recommend

The food is excellent! We had Chicken Curry, Jerk Chicken and Ox Tail. The rice, steamed veggies and plantain compliment the meal perfectly. The service staff is attentive and caring but not intr…

Good jamaican food's hard to find in Texas, period. This was really good, I'd say it's a 8/10 for me. I've had home cooked Jamaican meals, and this was mostly reminiscent of it.\n\nThe service was …

Everything went well!!! Steamed veggies stole the show. Jerk chicken and oxtails, plantains and rice amd peas. YumYum!!! Service was excellent and we were the first ones there for the lunch service…

Everything went well!!! Steamed veggies stole the show. Jerk chicken and oxtails, plantains and rice amd peas. YumYum!!! service was excellent and we were the first ones there for the lunch servic…

When I say I cleaned my plate I mean I CLEANED it. My man knew I wasn't a local and that I may never be back in Waco but still hooked me up with the best service of my life. Jerk chicken, goat curr…

The food was fantastic. Ordered oxtails, Jamaican jerk chicken, and a curry chicken patty. Everything was amazing. The best was the Jamaican jerk chicken. Also loved the coconut rice and sides. Eve…

We are not very well versed in jamaican food, we've had it before but definitely not experts in it. When we told the owner about this while ordering, he let us sample the oxtail as we've never had …

I am not even sure where to begin! The food was absolutely amazing, atmosphere great and service was out of this world!! Curry Chicken, Curry Goat and Beef and Veggie patties are all a must! If you…

A gem! The food is so delicious. The customer service was incredible, genuine and so refreshing. They took time to explain the menu and traditions of the jamaican cuisine. They checked on us severa…

Hey, it's not in the best part of town, but it's the only Jamaican restaurant in town. It's also tasty and fast. Friendly staff and casual atmosphere (big surprise). The Curry Goat was great - watc…

Hey, it's not in the best part of town, but it's the only Jamaican restaurant in town. It's also tasty and fast. Friendly staff and casual atmosphere (big surprise). The curry Goat was great - watc…

I was recommended by a friend to come here. It exceeded my expectations. I got the curry Goat. It was full of flavor and delicious! I and definitely coming back again!

Wonderful food, wonderful owner! I have had Jamaican food before and was semi impressed but this establishment blew everyone else out of the water. I had the jerk chicken and the Hubby had the goat…

What can I say? Fast, friendly, and full of flavor. I got my food to go and enjoyed a sparkling water while waiting, though I didn't wait long. Food was delicious. Definitely will return.

This spot has such welcoming energy, excellent service, and incredible food. We first discovered it during a trip to Waco from Houston back in 2020, and it has become a must-visit every time we’re pa…

This spot has such welcoming energy, excellent service, and incredible food. We first discovered it during a trip to Waco from Houston back in 2020, and it has become a must-visit every time we’re …

This spot has such welcoming energy, excellent service, and incredible food. We first discovered it during a trip to Waco from Houston back in 2020, and it has become a must-visit every time we’re …

Loved this place! I happen to be I Waco for 1 day and was hungry and didn’t know what I wanted, but my wife said let’s try this Tru Jamaican place it looks good! So we took a chance and I had the jer…

Great food, we had Jerk Chicken and the Red Snapper. Seasoned very well. The owner came to our table and visited with us. Friendly hometown feel.

Great food, we had Jerk chicken and the Red Snapper. Seasoned very well. The owner came to our table and visited with us. Friendly hometown feel.

Great food, we had Jerk chicken and the Red Snapper. Seasoned very well. The owner came to our table and visited with us. Friendly hometown feel.

Very helpful and friendly staff who gave us great recommendations! The Rasta pasta and patties were delicious as was the beef oxtail dinner!

Very helpful and friendly staff who gave us great recommendations! The Rasta pasta and patties were delicious as was the beef oxtail dinner!

really good jerk chicken and curry chicken, rum cake is awesome, highly recommend, family run business, authentic. The rum cake is one of the best, and the curry chicken very authentic, good s…

really good jerk chicken and curry chicken, rum cake is awesome, highly recommend, family run business, authentic. The rum cake is one of the best, and the curry chicken very authentic, good sid…

What a jewel! Right here in Waco, Texas is a true Jamaican experience. The music, the atmosphere, and the people were friendly and gracious. The owner, Aniceto, gave our group his time and his at…

Some friends recommended this place, so a friend and I ate here for the first time, today. I ordered the Jerk chicken plate and it tasted delicious!! The owner is a very nice lady. I'll be go…

Everything about this visit was 5 star quality. If you’re looking for a unique and quality meal, great service and comfortable and clean ambience, this is the place to go!!! SO delicious. So fun an…

Everything about this visit was 5 star quality. If you’re looking for a unique and quality meal, great service and comfortable and clean ambience, this is the place to go!!! SO delicious. So fun an…

I had never had jamaican food so I was super excited to try something new and now I'm hooked! The flavors were amazing. Aniceto, one of the owners, was extremely kind, hospitable and professional. …

Everything about this visit was 5 star quality. If you’re looking for a unique and quality meal, great service and comfortable and clean ambience, this is the place to go!!! SO delicious. So fun an…

Awesome food and atmosphere that takes you away. Food and service were excelent. Really cool place that is refreshingly different.

Drove from Dallas to meet my son from Austin for lunch. This place is charming, quaint, clean, cute!!! The service is excellent and the food is great!!! We had jerk chicken and oxtails. Both we…

Highly recommend eating here if you are in Waco or driving by on I-35. Our table ordered the curry goat, jerk chicken, and curry veggie plates and enjoyed the rum raisin bread pudding for desser…

Delicious food. Excellent customer service. Great atmosphere. We came across this restaurant unexpectedly, and it was a pleasant surprise. Dinner was great. We had oxtail, curry goat, rice and peas…

Sydney

Amazing authentic Jamaican food. Highly recommend if you're passing through the Waco area looking for something new to try. The curry chicken was very flavorful. The oxtail was tender and saucy. The fried fish was cooked perfectly and delicious. They are very generous with the portions, and are very quick with getting the food out to you. Even though they are quick with it the food comes out steaming hot. Fried plantains are delicious too.

So excited they have a brick and mortar place again. Had their jerk chicken with coco bread. Delicious and will return.

So excited they have a brick and mortar place again. Had their jerk chicken with coco bread. Delicious and will return.