Jerky Jerk

Category: Jamaican restaurant in Chicago, Illinois

Address: 2253 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60612, USA

Phone: +13126005375

Opening hours

Sunday: 11AM–6PM

Monday: 11AM–8PM

Tuesday: 11AM–8PM

Wednesday: 11AM–8PM

Thursday: 11AM–8PM

Friday: 11AM–8PM

Saturday: 11AM–8PM

Reviews

Nikkia

Feb 20, 2022

Is this even considered jerk chicken?! It had nooo jerk flavor. It tasted more like a hot wing. The corn and peppers had a weird taste. I couldn’t even eat it. The cabbage was the only decent tasting item I ordered. This is my first and last time here. It’s a hard pass for me.

Becca Kerry

Sep 19, 2021

If you like authentic Caribbean / Jamaican food, this is your spot to you. Their dishes are homemade using recipes that were brought from Jamaica and are loaded with spice. I got the jerk stir fry and Mac n cheese and both came out steaming and full of flavor. They even have a lot of vegetarian flavors as well. Pair with a sweet tea and you’re good to go. :)

Andrew Weiss

Aug 15, 2021

I recently visited Jerky Jerk. I will admit that Caribbean and Jamaican food is not exactly in my wheelhouse, so I was not sure what to expect. However, the moment I walked in the smells were overwhelming and amazing. From that moment, I knew that I was in for some great food. I ordered the Jerky Burrito and Mrs. Brown’s Smothered Chicken. I got the sides of mac n cheese and rice and peas. The Mrs. Brown’s Smothered Chicken was amazing. It was saucy and delicious. The best part of it was the chicken was cooked to point where it was literally falling off the bone. I used a fork to eat it, but I didn’t need to use it to take apart the chicken. The Jerky Burrito was good to. It had rice and some jerk chicken. The interior of the restaurant was simple, but they had two large TVs. I enjoyed watching some sports as I ate my meal. Jerky Jerk is a must visit.

Madyun Wilson

Aug 14, 2021

I'm no Jamaican food expert but this place is really good and has employees with a great vibe. I wish they had plantains on my plate but I enjoyed it very much and even ate my food outside! They have diverse sides and other elevated food items which I also appreciated! Good job to them!!!

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Questions & Answers

Is all the food Zabiha Halal?

Farrah Qureshi | Sep 23, 2020
Jerky Jerk (Owner) | Sep 24, 2020

Yes our Taylor location serves all Halal food.

How's the Jamaican beef patty? What's good there that y'all would recommend?

Steff Gmail | Jul 25, 2020
Jerky Jerk (Owner) | Jul 26, 2020

Hi Steff, the patties are a popular item and very tasty. We would recommend build your own plate options. Where you would be able to pick your choice of meats and sides. Popular meats are Jerky Jerk Chicken or Oxtails. Popular sides are Rice&Peas, Cabbage or Mac&Cheese.

How is the parking?

I D | May 21, 2020
Danyetta Rogers | May 22, 2020

Difficult during the week. You should be ok on weekends.

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