Tru Jamaica Restaurant at The Hippodrome

The atmosphere was amazing along with a tasty delicious meal.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Just left Tru Jamaica restaurant which is now up and running for business again - it was absolutely delicious. We had jerk chicken, oxtail, curry chicken and curry shrimp and it was all delicious. They have a coconut bread that is quite different and wonderful—-they have a drink that is made with sorrel and hibiscus that is a native drink from Jamaica that was spicy with ginger in it — so yummy!!! Can’t wait to take the rest of my family there

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

On a lunch break, limited time had to get on the road. Had to exit b4 ordering owner came out of bldg said he cld get my lunch made and packed to go quick. He di just that got me on the road with great food and wonderful customer service. Thank you for caring about the customer. YOU ARE A RARE COMMODITY!! GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR ENDEAVORS💙🧡

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amazing food, Amazing people. I swear with that first bit my soul left my body. I had to grab it and make it come back so I could finish the rest of the amazing food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Me and hubby went here for the first time about a week ago and the food was delicious. I had the perk chicken and my husband had the oxtail. The owner was very attentive. We will be back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I’ve been here 3 days in a row. I’ve order the beef patties and coco bread, Rasta pasta , jerk chicken and today the curry goat. Everything is soooo delicious. The owner was very pleasant and has great personality. Excellent customer service. If I come back to Waco I’m definitely stopping by again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The owner is laid back and the food is to die for. 10/10 would recommend. Authentic Jamaican food with great, personalized, customer service. Literally ate here 3 days in a week while traveling.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I was in town for work and ordered through their website after finding it on Google. I love Jamaican food so was excited to try it. I ordered the pork chop with rice, plantains, cabbage and carrots. The vegetables were excellent, slightly crispy with great flavor. The pork chop was also excellent and had great flavor. They just reopened after a fire and the owner was super friendly and engaging. Go support this local Waco gem! I felt like I ate a wonderful home cooked Jamaican meal. I wish I remembered to take pictures but it smelled so good I dove right in. I will be back next time work brings me through.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Absolutely delicious!
Remodeled and reopening!
They are on a soft opening with the grand re-open coming mid October 2025

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Wow! I wasn’t so sure about going to a Jamaican restaurant. SO GLAD I DID! When it comes to curries I like some, and I’m not so big on others. When I mentioned that I was offered a sample of the curry goat. It is phenomenal! Just the right level of spice, and tremendous flavor. The people working here a great too.
Update: They are open again! And every bit as good as before.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food was amazing and the service was even better! They did everything they could to make it enjoyable and welcoming! Will definitely be coming here every time I drive through Waco

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amazing food and amazing service! My favorite Jamaican spot I’ve had in the US with excellent oxtail, patties, and coco bread. The desserts and drinks available are also great. Definitely worth a try and happy to see the dine-in service up and running!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I came here on the weekend, trying to explore all the good food spots in Waco, and trust me, this did not disappoint. The vegetables, rice, and plantains were great, but the jerk chicken was unbelievable. The chicken was juicy and had a fantastic spice level and flavor. I’m 100% coming backs here again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

They're open again! Honestly some of the best Jamaican food I've ever had. The owner is super chill, very happy to share his culinary love and it shows.

I don't think you can go wrong with what you order. We had the jerk chicken and the rasta pasta. Highly recommend both.

Here's to many more years of good food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Walked in, was immediately greeted and sat down. They were just opening back up from a fire that had happened. They went over the menu with me. I had the meat pie, which I did not take a picture of and also the jerk chicken excellent flavor portion size was nice. I will be back to try some of the other items in the future, so if you’re in Waco a little off the beaten path, but it’s well worth looking up And stopping to have a meal.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5