Real Jamaican.
Real Waco.
Oxtails braised slow, curry goat like Sunday at Grandma's, jerk with real fire. Cooked fresh every day by the Family — Waco's one and only authentic Jamaican restaurant. Browse the full menu or book catering for your next event.
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Built by family.
Rebuilt by fire.
Tru Jamaica started with Mama Vivia's recipes, carried from Manchester Parish, Jamaica to East Waco, Texas. When a fire closed our dining room, we didn't close our kitchen — we took the food to the streets in our food truck, and Waco showed up for us every single day.
Read the Full Story- 2016
The Family buys the building at 937 Taylor Street in East Waco.
- 2019
Tru Jamaica opens — Waco's first and only authentic Jamaican restaurant.
- The Fire
A fire closes the dining room. The family keeps cooking from the food truck.
- Today
Rebuilt, reopened, and growing — restaurant, food truck, catering, and commissary kitchen.
However you want your island fix
Dine In or Take Out
Casual full-service dining with outdoor seating at 937 Taylor St. Order online for pickup or delivery straight from our kitchen.
Order online →Catch Us Around Waco
The truck that kept us alive is still rolling — Baylor events, festivals, markets, and gatherings across Central Texas.
See upcoming events →Weddings to Boardrooms
Full-service catering for weddings, corporate lunches, graduations, and everything between — drop-off trays to staffed events.
Start a catering request →What Waco is saying
"Amazing vibe and food! Still amazing, and definitely worth a visit if you pass by Waco."
"Wonderful experience! The food was delicious and fresh. Rice and peas with plantain and vegetables, plus beef and chicken patties. The family loved them!"
"I have my own jerk spice recipe, so I wanted to see how theirs stood up to mine. It was delicious! I will return — 1000%! Rum cake!"
3,000+ five-star reviews across Google, Yelp & Facebook — and counting.
Tru Jamaica at a glance
- What is Tru Jamaica?
- Waco's only authentic Jamaican restaurant — family-owned by the Family since 2019, serving oxtails, curry goat, jerk chicken, and more, cooked fresh daily in East Waco.
- Where is it?
- 937 Taylor St, Waco, TX 76704, in East Waco. Dine in, takeout, and delivery available.
- Hours
- Mon–Wed & Fri 11 AM–8 PM · Thu 11 AM–9 PM · Sat 12–8 PM · Closed Sunday.
- What's it known for?
- Oxtails, curry goat, jerk chicken, curry shrimp, Rasta Pasta, Jamaican patties, and house-made rum cake. Most of the menu is naturally gluten-free with vegan options.
- Do they cater?
- Yes — full-service Jamaican catering for weddings, corporate lunches, and events across Waco and Central Texas, plus food truck bookings.
- How to order
- Order pickup or delivery directly at trujamaica.square.site, or call (254) 304-9288.
From our kitchen, straight to you
Order pickup or delivery directly through our online store — no third-party markups, and every dollar supports a family-owned East Waco business.
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Find us in East Waco
- SundayClosed
- Monday11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Tuesday11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Wednesday11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Thursday11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Friday11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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