Tru Jamaica in the spotlight
From our 2019 opening to the fire and our comeback, here's how local and Texas media have told our family's story. Media inquiries welcome — we love talking about Jamaican food, East Waco, and family business.
Tru Jamaica in the headlines
Real coverage from local and Texas media, newest first — from our 2019 opening through the December 2022 fire, the food-truck years, and our comeback.
East Waco apartment development draws mixed reaction ahead of council vote
KWTX on a proposed apartment development on Taylor Street in East Waco, with comments from Tru Jamaica's owners.
Read the story →From the Island to Your Plate
Wacoan's feature on Tru Jamaica — authentic Caribbean cooking and a warm family welcome in East Waco.
Read the story →Waco restaurant rises from the ashes after burning down 4 years ago
A feature on our reopening at 937 Taylor St after an $800K+ rebuild — powered by community and faith.
Read the story →16 Best Restaurants in Waco, TX (2026 Edition)
Feastio names Tru Jamaica among Waco’s 16 best restaurants — authentic Jamaican cooking, jerk chicken, sorrel-ginger juice, and rum cake made with Jamaican Overproof rum.
See the list →24 Trendy Restaurants in Waco
Wanderlog names Tru Jamaica among Waco's trendy spots — a vibrant Jamaican eatery on Taylor Street.
See the list →Tru Jamaica reopens after three-year fire recovery
Coverage of our reopening after three years of rebuilding following the 2022 fire.
Read the story →East Waco's Tru Jamaica restaurant set for reopening
A look ahead to our East Waco reopening and what it means for the neighborhood.
Read the story →Best Places to Eat in Waco, TX, For Foodies
Travel blog To Your Own Beat lists Tru Jamaica first — the author’s “favorite place to eat in Waco,” with a shout-out to the Jerk Chicken and rum raisin bread pudding.
See the list →Owner of Tru Jamaica shares family's experience with Hurricane Beryl
Aniceto shares how his family in Jamaica weathered Hurricane Beryl.
Read the story →Your Building Is on Fire
Wacoan on how Tru Jamaica and Helberg Barbecue came back from devastating electrical fires.
Read the story →Baylor welcomes Tru Jamaica Restaurant to campus for spring semester
Baylor brings the Tru Jamaica food truck to campus for students, faculty, and staff.
Read the story →Tru Jamaica reopens as a food truck on Baylor campus after fire
After the fire, our family kept cooking — serving Waco from the food truck.
Read the story →Pair of Waco-area restaurants recovering after December fires
Tru Jamaica among the Waco-area restaurants rebuilding after the December 2022 fires.
Read the story →‘Down but not out’: Tru Jamaica finds temporary home on campus after fire
The Baylor Lariat on our move to a food truck on campus after the fire, with the community behind us.
Read the story →Fire ravages Waco's Tru Jamaica; rebuilding expected to cost $200K
The December 2022 fire that closed our dining room, and the road ahead.
Read the story →Owners hope to reopen after fire guts Jamaican cafe in East Waco
In the days after the fire, our family vowed to rebuild and reopen.
Read the story →Taste of Waco: Tru Jamaica
A "Taste of Waco" feature from the city's We Are Waco series, spotlighting the restaurant and our food.
Watch the video →Waco becoming restaurant melting pot
The Baylor student paper features Aniceto Charles Jr. and Tru Jamaica among the restaurants adding to Waco's cultural diversity.
Read the story →The Texas Bucket List: Tru Jamaica in Waco
Tru Jamaica featured on the statewide show spotlighting Texas's best eats.
Read the story →Tia Juanita's, Tru Jamaica both open in Waco this week
Our opening week in East Waco, covered by the Tribune-Herald.
Read the story →Tru Jamaica restaurant opens in Waco
Vivia and Aniceto Charles open Tru Jamaica in East Waco, welcomed by the community.
Read the story →Media & Press Inquiries
Interviews, photo shoots, and features: email info@trujamaica.com or call (254) 304-9288.
