Waco is known for barbecue, Tex-Mex, and the Silos. It also has a family-owned Jamaican restaurant in East Waco, cooking the food our family has cooked for decades.
Where we are
Tru Jamaica Restaurant is at 937 Taylor St, Waco, TX 76704, in East Waco across the Brazos River from downtown. Look for the building with the murals and palm trees out front.
Call us at (254) 304-9288. Current hours are listed on our home page and our Google Business profile.
Why people call it authentic
- A Jamaican-born head chef. Vivia Charles has cooked Jamaican food for restaurant guests since 2001.
- Real ingredients. Pimento, scotch bonnet, fresh thyme, scallion, and coconut milk.
- Slow cooking. Oxtail and curry goat take hours, and we don't rush them.
- Family recipes. The food on the menu is the food we eat at home.
Guests have left us more than two thousand Google reviews with an average close to five stars. Many mention traveling from other cities, or say we remind them of Jamaican food in New York, Florida, or the island itself.
What to order
Start with jerk chicken, oxtail, or curry goat, with rice and peas and sweet plantains. If you're new to Jamaican food, read our first-timer's guide.
Ways to eat with us
- Dine in on Taylor Street.
- Order online for pickup.
- Find the food truck around town. About the truck.
- Book catering for your event. Catering guide.
Visiting Waco?
We're a short drive from downtown, Baylor, and Magnolia Market. If you're coming through on I-35, it's an easy stop.
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