I must say the oxtail were really really good and the rice me beans. Their service and care for their customers are top tier. I had a driver from Grubhub steal my order and the restaurant, not sure if it was the owner or not but whoever I spoke to over the phone, brought me my order since I was only 8 min away. He remade my order and bring it at closing. I really appreciated this beyond words because I’m pregnant and can’t keep much down. I love them for the food and service So caring and accommodating. 20/10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Keith Rogers
I got the oxtails cabbage n red beans n rice. Everything was great except the cabbage was lacking flavor. Good portions for the price.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rona Watson
The rice and peas and the yams was good. The cabbage was fresh but had no flavor. The oxtail recipe should be scrapped and the curry goat flavor was ruined with an overwhelming amount of salt.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Pinqy Ring
Took a chance on this restaurant through Uber Eats because I was craving oxtails. So glad I did! Big portions, delicious food, great oxtails 🩷
Food: 5
Jessica Ebitu
Great food from a great chef. I often order my lunches to go from here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kershia “K Johnson” Johnson
5 stars! If you're looking for real Jamaican food in Chicago, Jerk JA 48 is it! Coming from a Jamaican family and having tasted most of the menu, I can confidently say this spot is the real deal. The flavors are authentic, the portions are generous, and everything is made fresh—so yes, you might wait 15 minutes, but it's absolutely worth it. The owner is super friendly and welcoming, which adds to the great vibe. Whether it’s the jerk chicken, oxtail, or patties, everything is consistently delicious. Support this gem—you won’t regret it!
Olga Mitrovic
Great food very authentic!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brandon Summers
I picked up food there yesterday, and it was really tasty with good portions. I saw the restaurant on UberEats and I do recommend
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Red Beans \u0026 Rice
Suavette Allen
Food was disgusting. Did not Taste like jerk. I’m from the south side just Visiting out west, will not stop again
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Jerk Sauce, BBQ Wings
Jake Meeks
Great food, great service, made the food quick and let us chill in there. Best fries I've ever had.
I was in desperate need for a pan of rice & peas for a large family event. I called a day ahead & the young man who answered the phone gave me a reasonable price & was very accommodating. My family TORE THAT RICE & PEAS UP!!! There wasn't a piece of rice left!!😃 I really appreciated the quick turnaround on my last minute order & the rice was perfect! Thanks again, Jami.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vickii M
The food was amazing! The service was excellent and as a big back, the portions were good enough for me. 😁👍🏽
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: 1 2 Jerk Chicken White, All Day Menu, 1 2 Jerk Chicken Dark
Melesio Garcia
first time there and the man working was very nice & talked me thru the menu. i was in a bit of a hurry so he was kind of enough to suggest something he knew would be quick. the food is very affordable, portions are good, & tastes like comfort homemade food. The picture included I had already eaten quite a bit 😊
Sydni Harris
The mac was very watery & looked as if it came out of a Kraft box. The white jerk dinner they give you 2 small slices of chicken breast. Very bland. The jerk sauce was the only thing that was good.
I must say the oxtail were really really good and the rice me beans. Their service and care for their customers are top tier. I had a driver from Grubhub steal my order and the restaurant, not sure if it was the owner or not but whoever I spoke to over the phone, brought me my order since I was only 8 min away. He remade my order and bring it at closing. I really appreciated this beyond words because I’m pregnant and can’t keep much down. I love them for the food and service So caring and accommodating.
20/10
Food: 5
Service: 5
I got the oxtails cabbage n red beans n rice. Everything was great except the cabbage was lacking flavor. Good portions for the price.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The rice and peas and the yams was good. The cabbage was fresh but had no flavor. The oxtail recipe should be scrapped and the curry goat flavor was ruined with an overwhelming amount of salt.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Took a chance on this restaurant through Uber Eats because I was craving oxtails. So glad I did! Big portions, delicious food, great oxtails 🩷
Food: 5
Great food from a great chef. I often order my lunches to go from here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
5 stars!
If you're looking for real Jamaican food in Chicago, Jerk JA 48 is it! Coming from a Jamaican family and having tasted most of the menu, I can confidently say this spot is the real deal. The flavors are authentic, the portions are generous, and everything is made fresh—so yes, you might wait 15 minutes, but it's absolutely worth it. The owner is super friendly and welcoming, which adds to the great vibe. Whether it’s the jerk chicken, oxtail, or patties, everything is consistently delicious. Support this gem—you won’t regret it!
Great food very authentic!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I picked up food there yesterday, and it was really tasty with good portions. I saw the restaurant on UberEats and I do recommend
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Red Beans \u0026 Rice
Food was disgusting. Did not
Taste like jerk. I’m from the south side just Visiting out west, will not stop again
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Jerk Sauce, BBQ Wings
Great food, great service, made the food quick and let us chill in there. Best fries I've ever had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jerk Chicken on the Grill
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I was in desperate need for a pan of rice & peas for a large family event. I called a day ahead & the young man who answered the phone gave me a reasonable price & was very accommodating. My family TORE THAT RICE & PEAS UP!!! There wasn't a piece of rice left!!😃 I really appreciated the quick turnaround on my last minute order & the rice was perfect! Thanks again, Jami.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was amazing! The service was excellent and as a big back, the portions were good enough for me. 😁👍🏽
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: 1 2 Jerk Chicken White, All Day Menu, 1 2 Jerk Chicken Dark
first time there and the man working was very nice & talked me thru the menu. i was in a bit of a hurry so he was kind of enough to suggest something he knew would be quick. the food is very affordable, portions are good, & tastes like comfort homemade food. The picture included I had already eaten quite a bit 😊
The mac was very watery & looked as if it came out of a Kraft box. The white jerk dinner they give you 2 small slices of chicken breast. Very bland. The jerk sauce was the only thing that was good.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
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