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Jamaican Food & Catering in McGregor, TX

Tru Jamaica brings authentic Jamaican and Caribbean food to McGregor, southwest of Waco, from our kitchen at 937 Taylor St in East Waco — about a 20-minute drive southwest.

Looking for real Jamaican food near McGregor? 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 McGregor neighbors make the trip for it, or let us bring it to them through catering and our food truck.

Ways we serve McGregor

  • 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 McGregor 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 McGregor

From McGregor, we're about a 20-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 McGregor 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 McGregor

  • McGregor had 5,321 residents in the 2020 Census and an estimated 6,405 in 2025.
  • During World War II the site was the Bluebonnet Ordnance Plant. After the war, rocket and aerospace companies used it, and a SpaceX rocket engine test facility is in the area today.
  • Magnolia House, a Victorian home renovated on HGTV's Fixer Upper (Season 3), now operates as a bed and breakfast.
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