The jerk chicken was absolutely amazing. If I'm ever back in Gary I will definitely come back byread more

Tiny, mostly carry out restaurant. The food I was able to get was pretty good. They were out of…read morequite a few things. I got a 2-piece dark jerk dinner with plantain and Mac and cheese. The chicken was tender, juicy and flavorful. The rice and peas and plantains were very good too. While tasty, I think they microwave the Mac and cheese because the styrofoam container was melting underneath. The prices are on the higher side. It was $18 for the dinner. Fortunately, you get large portions. I usually get about two meals from one order. The food is better here than other jerk restaurants.

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!!

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!

Jibarito was small but had plenty of chicken inside. Plantain was unseasoned. White rice with beans…read morewas very good and seasoned well. Would've received another star if they would've asked if I wanted garlic on the Jibarito and it was bigger. Good deal for the price regardless $15.

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. .

Been many times. They always have stuff going on and it makes a fun environment…read more The food is always delicious. Huge portions (except the cornbread) and never any issues. Service is always good to us. Drinks are fun. The vibe, decor, food is great. I don't really care for their alligator but it's the same as everywhere else- it's chewy / fatty and the batter before looked good and tasted good but I saw someone review it came beer battered and I hope that's not the case. Beer battered is so gross. The only cons I have is how tight and crammed it is year round. It's really small and the bathrooms area smells like pee everytime I've ever gone. They have darts in the back. No pool tables. Summertime they have the patio outside usually I believe. There's a downstairs seating and bar area but it's small.

Food was amazing ! Service was great, 50 points to Katie as…read morekept our drinks a coming and everything she suggested was phenomenal. We Loved the Bourbon Street vibes ! Brought me right back to NOLA. We definitely will be back, we've found our celebration dinner venue. Next time we promise to come when we don't have to be up at 4 am and check out the expansive fun drink menu! "Laissez les bons temps rouler."

Great Food! Tasty! you will not regret it on trying this restaurant! Love the JIBARITOread more

We visited this restaurant based on its high reviews, but unfortunately, our experience was very…read moredisappointing. I ordered the jibarito steak sandwich, but it lacked flavor. Both the beef and the empanadas were extremely dry and tasteless. I love to cook so I wanted a break of cooking! To make matters worse, the customer service was awful. She did not even give us a fork to eat our rice. When we asked for one, the staff member literally rolled her eyes at us. Sorry to bother you hun! The restaurant is also tiny, with only three tables available. We will definitely not be back. Good luck.

Amazing, local service, great food. The plantains and pork roast were both amazing! Highly…read morerecommend.

Food was delicious!!! If you're looking for some authentic Puerto Rican food this is the place!!!…read moreService is excellent and they speak Spanish and English.

It looks like there are two profiles for this location. So, I'll leave my review on both…read more I am so reluctant to try new places when I have my already go to spot. However, today I decided to try a different jerk spot. The food was honestly just alright. I kept looking for the WOW factor but just didnt get it. I ordered a 6 wing dinner with two sides. The wings were a little salty and taste more like American bbq chicken rather than jerk. The jerk sauce taste like a pre-packaged marinade. The cabbage was also salty with a slimy, greasy texture to it. The Mac and cheese was STELLAR! The vibe is a nice spot to drop in for spontaneous lunch. They do have adequate seating to accommodate dining in. The restaurant also appeared nice and clean. The customer service was good, friendly and welcoming. I even met the owner, "Antwon." It's always a nice touch to see an owner present. All and all the food was just alright. I honestly just didn't get that "authentic Jamaican spice taste". Jamaican Gates still holds the throne . (See review on that profile).

A new Caribbean spot on the South Side, I saw a local amateur foodie visit them on social and…read morethought I'd try them out. So glad that I did! Reasonably priced for the food that youre getting, including their grilled chicken wings made to order. Heaping portions for their dinners, as you get your protein + rice and peas...and two additional sides! Loved the seasoning of the jerk (not too spicy). Mac is decent. Yam was good to me, but too sweet for my friend. Greens were good to my friend, but needed more spice to me. Overall, sides are solid, but may need to be doctored to one's preference. The oxtail tamales, highlighted in the social post I saw, was my friend's favorite, saying they were filling, not dried out, and seasoned well. I loved the jerk salmon egg rolls: it's 3 egg rolls (or 6 halves) of seasoned salmon in an egg roll wrapper that's not too greasy or overly fried. Friendly service. Quick turnaround on the food. I'll be back.

Stopped in a couple weeks ago. I had wanted to try fufu and egusi for a while now. Once this local…read moreplace popped up on my TikTok I had to try it. Of course we ordered fufu and egusi, we also ordered chicken and jollof rice, side of spinach and fries. The man was very kind. It did take a while for our food. I think he may have been preparing it himself. The fufu and egusi (vegan) was good. I'm glad I finally had the opportunity to try it. The jollof rice was dry along with the chicken. The chicken was so dry we didn't even eat it. I would not recommend that meal unfortunately. The spinach was very spicy but good. Of course the fries were delicious. Our total was $75 including two drinks and tip. For that reason alone I would never come back. I love to support small businesses but unfortunately the price was higher than the value. I didn't get a printed receipt so I'm not sure how my total ended up that high.

This was such a pleasant surprise from the moment I walked in. The owner of Jungle Plate is…read moreincredibly friendly and welcoming, which immediately set the tone for the experience. I didn't realize beforehand that it was an African restaurant, and since I have limited experience with Nigerian cuisine, I was excited to try something new. I ordered the beef with jollof rice, and while I wasn't expecting the level of spice, the flavors were bold, rich, and truly enjoyable. It's one of those meals that leaves an impression--comforting, flavorful, and different in the best way. I'll definitely be returning, and next time I plan to bring my husband so we can try some of their goat dishes as well. Overall, a warm, welcoming spot that's worth exploring if you're looking to step outside your usual and experience something new. Perfect for anyone looking to try something new in a welcoming, approachable setting.

Since Ive been working in Illinois I've tried several foods Chicago is truly known for, but I got…read moreto craving something wholesome and I wanted some oxtails. I've never tried this restaurant before and I'm kinda on the fence if I'll do it again. I ordered the oxtails dinner with garlic potatoes and sweet potatoes. Now the oxtails looked right but you can tell it's missing certain things like the scotch bonnet and the gravy wasn't savory at all the oxtails were tender but not really flavorful so I had to add my hot pepper sauce to jazzy them up, the garlic potatoes aren't really special either but they were hot when delivered but bland and no real garlic flavor. Now someone loves making sweet potatoes because they were truly hitting on the one sweetness just right tender soft with a little chew to them and they were large so I was impressed. I also ordered the shrimp/ chicken Alfredo pasta situation and the shrimp were nice size but tasty shrimpy..the chicken sauce and noodles were fine. The servings were enough for 2 people or 2 days it wasn't cheese nor had any jerk flavor so I'm not sure what exactly they were aiming for in taste. Order #3 Curry goat and Mac n cheese.... listen everyone knows kraft Mac n cheese is the cheesiest but this one wasn't and it was kinda oily or buttery not sure but it's a no for me and I love Curry goat not flavorless goat. I wanted to enjoy this soooo much but it was pretty mediocre. I also got a red velvet cake and German chocolate..the red velvet tasted very dry and heavy on the cocoa flavor and the icing well I'm not sure if it was vanilla or powdered sugar icing it didn't give cream cheese that's for sure and it tastes like it was frozen then thawed at again so it was nasty. That German chocolate cake with pecan icing was a heck yes..moist chocolatey goodness the icing was so good I really enjoyed that slice of cake. I'm on the fence I don't know if I'll try it again but this was my experience.

This is my second time in my last time ordering from you. You don't need to be cooking if you do…read morenot know how to not have chicken raw and not pink. I am truly disappointed; trying support restaurants through DoorDash without checking the reviews.