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Jamaican Food & Catering in China Spring, TX

Tru Jamaica brings authentic Jamaican and Caribbean food to China Spring, northwest of Waco near Lake Waco, from our kitchen at 937 Taylor St in East Waco — about a 15-minute drive northwest.

Looking for real Jamaican food near China Spring? You've found it. The Family cooks oxtails, curry goat, jerk chicken, curry shrimp, vegan Rasta Pasta, Jamaican patties, and rum cake fresh every day — and China Spring neighbors make the trip for it, or let us bring it to them through catering and our food truck.

Ways we serve China Spring

  • Dine in & pickup. Visit us at 937 Taylor St or order online for pickup — browse the full menu first.
  • Catering. From office lunches to 200+ guest weddings, drop-off trays to full-service. See our catering options.
  • Food truck. Book the Tru Jamaica food truck for China Spring festivals, campus events, and private parties. About the truck.

What to order

Island favorites like oxtails, curry goat, jerk chicken, curry shrimp, and vegan Rasta Pasta — all served on coconut rice and peas with sweet fried plantains. Many dishes are naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and nut-free. See the full lineup and current prices on our menu.

Getting here from China Spring

From China Spring, we're about a 15-minute drive to 937 Taylor St in East Waco, across the Brazos River from downtown Waco. Look for the murals and palm trees out front, with parking on site. Open it in Google Maps.

Address: 937 Taylor St, Waco, TX 76704 · Phone: (254) 304-9288
Hours: Mon–Wed & Fri 11 AM–8 PM, Thu 11 AM–9 PM, Sat 12 PM–8 PM, closed Sunday.

Why China Spring chooses Tru Jamaica

We're family-owned, our head chef Vivia Charles has cooked Jamaican food since 2001, and everything is made fresh from scratch — the same recipes the Family carried from Manchester Parish, Jamaica. Guests have left more than 2,800 five-star reviews across Google, Yelp, and Facebook. Read a few on our reviews page, or learn more about us.

About China Spring

  • China Spring had 1,436 residents in the 2020 Census, up 12.1% from 2010.
  • The community was founded in 1867 and named for a spring in a chinaberry grove.
  • It lies along FM 1637 about 12 miles northwest of Waco, and China Spring Independent School District serves it.
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