Jamaican Food & Catering in Woodway, TX
Tru Jamaica brings authentic Jamaican and Caribbean food to Woodway, just southwest of Waco, from our kitchen at 937 Taylor St in East Waco.
Looking for real Jamaican food near Woodway? 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 Woodway neighbors make the trip for it, or let us bring it to them through catering and our food truck.
Ways we serve Woodway
- Dine in & pickup. Visit us at 937 Taylor St or order online for pickup — browse the full menu first.
- Delivery. We deliver to Woodway 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 Woodway 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 Woodway
Find us at 937 Taylor St in East 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 Woodway 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 Woodway
- Woodway has 16,026 residents (2020 Census), the second-largest city in McLennan County.
- The town was named in 1883 for George A. Woodway, a Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad employee, and incorporated as a city in 1960.
- Tom Connally, a longtime U.S. Senator from Texas, was born in Woodway.
If you're planning something in Woodway, our catering, food truck, and pickup options are all listed above.
About Woodway
- Woodway has 9,383 residents (2020 Census), up 11% from 2010.
- The city was incorporated on June 20, 1955.
- The Carleen Bright Arboretum has 15 acres, including 6 acres of gardens, an amphitheater, and a chapel.