good food great service nice ambience if you love Caribbean particular Jamaican food, you will be…read morevery satisfied

Showed up at 5:30 PM on a Saturday, in July. It's been almost 2 months since we went so this is a…read morelate review, my apologies. There was nobody in the restaurant. Seemed pretty slow... honestly, it seems more of a takeout place than anything. There are quite a few people coming to get food, but nobody dined the entire time we were there. We sat down, we wanted to sample a bunch of different food and unfortunately, it turned out that the restaurant was out of a bunch of food on the menu. They didn't even have jerk chicken, but somehow managed to scrounge up a few pieces in the back to serve us. We tried the oxtail, the curry goat, the couple pieces of jerk chicken, red beans and rice, plantains & a beef patty. Had a few different types of ice cream for dessert that we all shared as well. Unfortunately, there were six of us and only four ice creams so we had to share. I would really like to try this restaurant again when they have all their food available on the menu.

Incredible. All jerk is a little different, but this is deliciously allspice and thyme. Insanely…read moretasty and tender chicken. Take out only operation and they know what they're doing. Everything was still piping hot even after being in my car for 30 minutes.

Fantastic food, bad hours of operation. Everything is fresh and tasty. Well worth a visit!read more

Hands down one of the best oxtail I've ever had; incredibly flavorful and tender! The fluffy rice…read moreand peas complimented my dish wonderfully. Definitely stop by for some truly delicious and excellent Caribbean fare! Food: 4.5/5 Price: 4.5/5 Experience: 4.5/5

Food is delicious and made with love. Kind of pricy though. We would eat it again, but not on a…read moreregular basis.

Ya Mon...this place is legit!…read more I am so glad my fellow Yelpers told me about Island Express in Elburn Illinois. Authentic home style Jamaican food with Island Flavor at reasonable prices. Mainly a takeout place with limited counter seating,each meal is prepared fresh. Jerk Chicken,Curry Goat and Oxtails are just a few of their Jamaican dishes. We tried their Veggy Patty and Chicken Patty. Flakey crust loaded with flavor. I didn't care for the chicken patty as it was chicken curry which I'm not a big fan of..wish it would have been listed on the menu in a different way. Ordered a side of their spicey jerk sauce which added additional flavor ....bonus! Also had their Medium Jerk Chicken platter with sides of red beans and rice and sweet candied yams. Everything was delicious. If you want to experience good Jamaican food minus the sand,ocean and Red Stripe Beer,this is definitely the place to go.

Thanks to fellow Yelpers for recommending this place! I haven't had an authentic taste of Jamaica…read morein a very long time. The jerk sauce immediately took me back and the chicken was super tender. The candied yams were sweet but not over done. The beans and rice needed more flavor so I added the spicy jerk sauce. My hubby enjoyed the patties. The storefront is located in a strip center off of Rt 38 and Rt 47 with parking in front. Few seats inside so we took it to go and had a picnic. Ask for extra napkins and two forks if you plan on sharing. .

Food good only had cabbage red beans rice and plantains very healthy I love the customer service…read more she is very professional informed and help me stay on my diet

The food was good and the lady who took my order was patient with me as I was ordering. However, I…read moreordered their oxtail which is $25 and it was all bone and barely any meat. I was quite disappointed in that and wonder if it's always like that or if it's just a one time thing. It's located in a plaza so parking is easy. They do have dining tables inside as well but we did carry out. Overall I'd recommend but maybe skip out on the oxtail

This is my go to place for a belizean food fix. So far we have had the stewed chicken, curry…read morechicken a little spicy, ox tails are sooo tender and flavorful. Wish they gave more plantains you get 3 little ones. The panades are great with the chow chow. My husband love their bread pudding. Still need to try the fish and pig tails.

This is my go to place for Jamaican Oxtail. …read more.................. ...............................................................................................

My heart is broken…read more I stumbled upon Estacion by accident. I was looking for additional bites after a disappointing meal nearby, and was warmly invited inside by the bartender. He informed me that the restaurant would be closing in less than a week. (By the way, HUGE bonus points for this kind of service when the restaurant is literally counting its days.) The superb, friendly, knowledgeable, and fast service continued through the visit. To eat, I started with the Bacalao. While I wasn't sure a cod fritter would fit the spot, these did! The fish was high quality, well seasoned, and the fritters themselves were breaded and fried to perfection! The dab of jalapeno mayo up top added some savory notes along with a little heat. While I'd ordinarily say I'd have liked more, but here this wasn't the case. As for the salad, it was bright, fresh, and dressed lightly and perfectly. Then we come to the ceviche. While I am not typically a fan of mango, I loved the way Estacion integrated it here. The mango added sweet and savory notes, while not overwhelming anything else the dish had going on. The fish was fresh and high quality, and the veggies added freshness and brightness. Even the avocado served a purpose in adding some fatty notes. Finally, let me tell you about the Flan de Queso. This was described as flan meets cheesecake. The sweetness was light, the flavor divine, and texture velvety perfection. Looking back, I am realizing what a fool I was for not ordering a second helping. Not to leave you hanging, the Caipirinha was good. Nothing mind-blowing, but a pleasant, mild drink. Final verdict: If I had known about this place earlier, you can bet I'd be a tried and true regular. This becomes a case of "don't be sad it's over, be happy it happened," or whatever the phraseology is.Still, as I said at the start, my heart is broken.

One of my new favorite Puerto Rican restaurants in the city! The place is charming, with beautiful…read moreartwork and plenty of tables and space. I tried the Ropa Vieja--sofrito-braised beef served with fried plantains and rice. Everything was incredibly fresh and flavorful. The Pescado Criollo, featuring branzino with a rich tomato-caper sauce and white rice, was equally delicious--savory and perfectly balanced. The service was outstanding. Arturo was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable, sharing how the restaurant prides itself on using only fresh ingredients. I highly recommend this spot to everyone in the area!

Best jerk spot in Chicago. First time in and it is expensive! But the customer service is MORE than…read moreworth it. Treated well either way. My son enjoyed the music too! Expect to spend 100 for a good time

PLEASE stop seasoning with MSG PLEASE stop charring, it's a…read morehealth risk My food was not good, $30+

Alright... it pains me to do this because I don't believe in leaving negative reviews in any…read morecapacity but this feel necessary and earned by the business. My recent visit to this restaurant was the first visit in over half a year. My last visit was quite a bit ago because I was upset at how poorly resolution was for a missed meal I ordered for one of my co-workers. This recent visit as of tonight will be my final visit. I try to see it through and remain a good patron of businesses I appreciate but good service must exist. Do I expect a business to get it correct all the time? No! But I do expect there to be some semblance of competency, grace and determination to find resolve where error was made. Tonight I placed an order for myself and my gf. I received an automated email response suggesting the order would take between 30-45 minutes, which is totally fine. I figured I'd allow some extra time before arriving. When I get to the restaurant, I'm told my order would be ready in another 15 minutes. While I was slightly upset, I didn't let it bother me. I just went back and sat in my vehicle for about 20 minutes. I came back into the restaurant and waited a few more minutes before being called to get my food. Upon stepping to the counter, the lady looked at the receipt for my food almost confused and said "sorry, there aren't anymore beef patties but I can swap that item with another side" I'm not certain if she was aware or not from the kitchen staff that this item wasn't present but it struck me as odd based on her reaction. More importantly, I'm more than upset now but I handle this situation as calm as can be, by pausing to think about how to respond. I choose a side to replace for lack of the beef patty but can't help but notice the price difference doesn't even align. Shortly after making a decision on item to swap, I ask how long ago did that item sell out today. She replies and says, "it's been sold out since around noon" and at that point I just try not to stare or show emotion. While she did apologize for this mishap, it just didn't go over well with me. The lack of communication prior, struggle to find proper resolution for this incident and the previous one. Do you not have a POS system which updates automatically against your live stock? Or being attentive to detail would have helped and a simple phone call would have sufficed had they known this. Btw, the previous incident was an order they forgot to give to a delivery driver, only to blame that driver. I had to drive to the restaurant to pickup my co-workers meal during a busy work day after they realized they messed up and actually left that meal on the side of one of their counters. This restaurant has pretty good food and options for food in general but that alone won't solve your problems running a business if you screw up and struggle severely with customer service. I've come here more than several times in the past but no longer will that happen.

Every time we've ordered from here we've come away with happy bellies and tastebuds!…read more What we get: Jerk Chicken - So good! The sauce is bright and tangy--obviously spicy, but so, so good. And there's really no place similar in this area. Paired with the rice and beans and cabbage helps tone down the spice. Goat Curry - So spicy but so flavorful! The meat is tender and it's addictive. Beef patty - This is different than others, and it seems deep fried where I'm used to baked. Always love a beef patty and our kids enjoyed it. Plantains - Our kids love plantains in whatever form. Plus, these aren't spicy so they eat them all. Mac and Cheese - I'm usually wary of getting mac and cheese for kids because it's bland and watery (my child's words not mine), but THIS mac and cheese was SO good! So much flavor and gooey cheese sauce. Both our kids loved it and said it was delicious. Easy win! Candied Yams - Of all the tasty things, this is probably my least favorite. Everything on the menu is packed with deep, rich flavor. But candied yams are just too sweet for me. I think people who like sweet things will love this, but my preference tends to lean less sweet and more savory. So if you're not huge on sweets either, maybe skip this and go for the other items. The staff here are so nice--we ordered with the high hopes of ox tail (one of the non-spicy items) but they were all sold out! My husband was so disappointed that she took pity on him and just gave him the sauce and bits and bones that were left because they couldn't sell it anyway. It was SO good. Almost better than the first time I remembered it. I could be entirely too full and still want a taste of these ox tails! Please never go out of business or change hands--this place is a gem.

I've been to this place a handful of times and without exception the food is delicious. My only…read morecomplaint is that more times than not, I've called ahead to see if they have Mac & cheese (becuz their Mac & cheese is REALLY delicious) they don't have any. I would eat here more frequently if they had Mac & cheese available on the menu regularly. Other than that, the food is prepared with alot of love, flavor, and good portions to fill your belly!

I used to travel to Jamaica fairly often when I was younger, I haven't had good Jamaican food in…read moreYEARS. This brought me back. Amazing food, will be back for sure.