Taste of Jamaica Evanston

741 W Howard St, Evanston
(224) 307-2993

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dion Beals

Been coming here for a while food is excellent. My go to is the oxtails and jerk chicken you want be disappointed.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Angelika “Angie” Sauveur

It's the first time i saw a restaurant use hotdog container for a lunch special. Asked for no plantain and they gave me no rice either. Curry chicken was supper salty. But the bread saved me. Probably won't get food there again

ayana sumlin

Easily the best Jamaican food I’ve ever had. Worth every cent.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jonathan Cooper

The food here was absolutely incredible 🀀πŸ”₯! I ordered the jerk chicken, and it was packed with flavor - perfectly spicy, smoky, and super juicy πŸ—πŸŒΆοΈ. Every bite was just amazing and definitely worth the wait πŸ˜πŸ‘Œ.

What made the experience even better was the kind service. I actually showed up a bit before they officially opened, and the lady was so nice and welcoming that she still let me come in πŸ˜ŠπŸ’›. That level of hospitality really stood out and made me feel appreciated as a customer πŸ™Œ.

I had a feeling the food would be worth it, and it totally exceeded my expectations πŸ’―βœ¨. If you’re ever in the Lakeview area, this is definitely a spot you don’t want to miss πŸ“πŸ½οΈ. Highly recommend checking it out!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Matthius Reuvers

Should update there hour get here 630 they was closed

Christopher Short

I had the best oxtail dinner with rice and peas, cabbage and plantain. The flavor was great, prepared nicely, but I only had about 5 small oxtail and one was quite fatty. Not a big deal nor complaint, I just think that for the price and as expensive as oxtails are, should be at least six (6) with the meal! This place is awesome and though I live on the southside, I find service and hospitality is s so much better here!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Renee β€œMiss G”

They are never open when they are supposed to be open and by the time they do open they have nothing. Like how do you just open and out of an item(s) on the menu. On top of that one evers answers the phone. Like today 3/14/26 I've been calling for the past 2 hours and just straight busy signal.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 4

Service: 1

Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken

Kayla Jones

Ordered off GrubHub and for the price, the portions are extreme small and I receive so many bones in my curry goat, barely any cabbage and if this wasn’t a small business, I would’ve complained and got a refund from GrubHub, but I didn’t want to do

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 2

Almighty Saint

Will be back

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

847 Phooda

Grab and go, no seating.
Great service, fast and friendly.
Flavors on point.
Satisfied with my experience 10/10 I will be back. Worth eating here.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nina

They never pick up the phone but the food is so good 😩😩😩

Erricka Clark

Cooked with love and the authentic Jamaican flavor is there.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Dominique Valbrun

Best Jaimaican food in Chicago!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ryenne Shaw

They never have what’s on the menu. Like never.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Diana Shannon

Jerk chicken, and curry chicken was very good and flavorful. Sides: cabbage rice and beans and plantains came with it. Cabbage was cooked perfectly, not over or undercooked. Friendly staff. Parking is on the street.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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