Jamaican Food & Catering in Lacy Lakeview, TX
Tru Jamaica brings authentic Jamaican and Caribbean food to Lacy Lakeview, just north of Waco along I-35, from our kitchen at 937 Taylor St in East Waco — about a 10-minute drive north.
Looking for real Jamaican food near Lacy Lakeview? 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 Lacy Lakeview neighbors make the trip for it, or let us bring it to them through catering and our food truck.
Ways we serve Lacy Lakeview
- Dine in & pickup. Visit us at 937 Taylor St or order online for pickup — browse the full menu first.
- Delivery. We deliver to Lacy Lakeview and nearby Waco neighborhoods — just order through our online store.
- 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 Lacy Lakeview 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 Lacy Lakeview
From Lacy Lakeview, we're about a 10-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 Lacy Lakeview 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 Lacy Lakeview
- Lacy Lakeview had 6,988 residents in the 2020 Census, and its motto is "City on the Move."
- Lacy and Lakeview were both stations on the Texas Electric Railway, which ran between Dallas and Waco.
- Most of the city is served by Connally ISD, and Connally High School is located in Lacy Lakeview.