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. .

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.

My family got 2 meats and 2 sides with a ton of add on sides. Everything we ordered was fantastic…read more The service was great, the restaurant was clean, and the food was still fresh 20 minutes before close. We'll be back!

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.

We had jerk chicken , dark meat and red snapper dinners from their pop up at Art History Brewing in…read moreGeneva. OMG... the best chicken ever. Spiced nicely that wasn't over the top, I got extra spice sauce which was amazing but again it didn't overpower. The fish was a challenge to get around bones at first but in no time into the flesh and it was so moist and well seasoned. Sides of cabbage and rice were delicious and a great complement. It was pricey but each was easily shareable by 3. Get to the next pop up. It is crazy good.

I've been looking for some good Jamaican oxtails and rice & peas since moving here, this did not…read moredisappoint!!

Outstanding Caribbean food! This place is an absolute must for anyone looking for an authentic…read moreCaribbean meal!

The food looked wonderful, but was very dry and tasteless, also very pricey. After the first one I…read moreput some Thai chili sauce on for moisture and taste. The taco truck in the same lot is much better.

Fantastic business, food and family. Our go to local spot - feels like over a year now, one of the…read moremost consistent, excellent food establishments in the area 12/10.

Great food and service in a neat little local spot! The fragrance when we walked in the door set…read morethe stage for a great meal.

Was super curious about this spot in passing. The alcapurrias were absolutely fuego. Wish we…read moreordered more. The empanadas were okay and the flan definitely hit the spot. Food was fresh and staff very friendly.

Best and most authentic Puertorican food around! Me and my family try to go at least once a month…read moreand it's the best! Lots of options on the menu, great taste and great service!

Shout out to the best Jamaican/Caribbean restaurant in Chicago, for Oxtails!!!!…read moreI had the absolute pleasure of patronizing this restaurant 2 days ago. I ordered an Oxtail dinner with Cabbage, and Plantains. OMG!!!! The meat was literally falling off the bones!!!! TENDERNISM!!!! The Cabbage was tasty & seasoned (most Jamaican/Caribbean restaurants don't "normally" season the veggies well - from my experience), and the Plantains were soft and sweet - just how I like them! The rice, that comes with the Oxtails, had the most tasty Au jus from the Oxtails. OMG!!!!!! And the portion was AMAAAAZING!!!!! I had visited 2 other Jamaican/Caribbean restaurants prior to this one, and was severely disappointed! I am what you would call, an "Oxtail Connoisseur," and every state that I visit, I try the restaurants that are considered to have "The Best Oxtails." Well, I have found the best, and I refuse to try the rest! I am here in Chicago for another 2 weeks, and I will be ordering from JH's Jerk Grill a few more times, including today! If you love Oxtails - GO! You will NOT be disappointed! Oh, make sure you order ahead, as the wait can be lengthy.

Came here on a Sunday while visiting. The ambiance is casual, good music playing but with limited…read moreinside seating. Service was good as I was greeted upon entry. I will say I'd recommend ordering ahead if you don't want to wait too long. Appreciate the food being made to order thoug Now for the food! Jerk tips 8/10: nice a tender and decent portion size. Great flavor and I didn't even need the sauce but the sauce was a nice to have if you need it. Jerk egg roll 6/10: nice size egg roll full of chicken but the chicken was a little dry for my taste. I'd go back for the tips and to try the plantains.

The bar inside is cool. A lot of drink options. Friendly bartender. However, their service is not…read moreas nice. I ordered food to go, fried catfish, gumbo, sides. Took 45 mins (understandable for the catfish, I guess), but my sides were nearly cold. Their to go bags came with a sticker on top and it's my bad that I didn't check, but $40 and 45 mins or so later and they didn't even check. I called to tell them I'm coming back for it and they said that it sitting there and I can grab it. It's been or will be 40 mins sitting there! The sides I got were Mac and cheese (not good) and the yumbo (which was delicious and that's why I remembered I ordered gumbo or thought I did). I looked at the receipt and it was there but not in my bag. So disappointing. On the receipt it even said all to go. Sorryyyy :/ to tell their back staff. And picking it up, my daughter said they told her and my husband it was the same one sitting out! For 40 mins!! They didn't give them a new one when it was them who should've been on top of what they give out!

It is in a really nice downtown area. It seems like a New Orleans themed restaurant and bar that…read moreis typically a lot of fun. Lots of authentic cajun options on their menu. The portions are very generous. The turtle soup was very good but a little skimpy on the turtle. We got the oysters lola and they were also quite good. The alligator fricasse was very generous in portion including the portion of alligator meat. We had a large party of nine people, but we weren't told we couldn't divide the check nor was there a sign posted indicating that we couldn't do this. Automatic gratuity was added which was what we did expect for a large party, but not being able to divide the check was a huge pain in the ass. The size of the cup of soup was pretty nice overall, just needed more turtle.