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Waukegan · Caribbean · $$

Taste Of Belize

4.4215 reviews ·Opens at 11AM tomorrow
Portion was as big as 1st, flavor galore-oh I had the jerk chicken with rice & beans with potatoe salad (which I’m not a fan of😋😋)
Rowena EstellRowena Estell · 205 Google reviews
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Taste Of Belize — reliable caribbean in Waukegan. Straight from the source, no adjustments. Staff that genuinely cares how your meal goes. Alan Donis: "The chicken was hot and very tender and the flavor of the potato salad was fresh" [$$]

What 215 diners keep saying

Great valueFast serviceFamily runCozyFamily friendlyQuick bite
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2207 Grand Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085
Waukegan
Today11AM-7PM
Sun–MonClosed
Tue–Thu11AM-7PM
Fri–Sat11AM-9PM
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What 215 diners keep saying

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Review photo by T P
Jun 2026

Visiting from New York and this was one of the spots that came up when I did a google search for Caribbean Food. I took a chance and I definitely won the lottery. I got the stew chicken and I was blown away. I could taste the coconut milk in the rice and it immediately took me back to the few times I visited Belize. Staff was pretty friendly as well.

T P

T P

52 reviews on Google

Review photo by Robert Guzman (Rob)
May 2026

This place never disappoints , jerk chicken meal was pretty good but I always get Ox Tails my #1 choice. Their potato salad is my favorite , rice, empanadas,fried chicken & carrot cake is good too check them out!

Robert Guzman (Rob)

Robert Guzman (Rob)

151 reviews on Google

Review photo by Zach
Jun 2025

Chicken stew and beef patty were divine, rice was to die for, cabbage was delicious, service amazing, servers even gave us free soda, amazing all year round

Zach

Zach

7 reviews on Google

Review photo by Bradyn Bednarz
Feb 2025

I can not recommend this place enough. The food was absolutely incredible and the owner was warm and welcoming. She recommended me the curry chicken and I can say with absolute certainty that that was the best chicken I have ever had. The food was very flavorful and a great deal! If you're a new navy graduate i would absolutely recommend eating here!

Bradyn Bednarz

Bradyn Bednarz

2 reviews on Google

Review photo by Tribeca
Oct 2024

Lovely service food is a wonderful go-to spot for everything!! Seasoning is perfect. Fish was fried with love. Oxtail delicious and curry goat as all ways BOMB

Tribeca

Tribeca

84 reviews on Google

Review photo by B gentle
Aug 2023

It was so good it tastes like my mom was cooking for me with love everybody was so nice the owner she is so nice she had that food jamming I had the red beans and rice and a fried chicken was fresh nicely seasoned not overdone at all my friend had the fried chicken Fry's he said it was so good the best chicken we ever had in a long time this is one of my favorite spots and I will be back thank you for the good food PS can you make your Potato Salad contain a little bit more bigger I love your potato salad it was some good potato salad and I don't eat anybody's potato salad but yours was the best the best

B gentle

B gentle

501 reviews on Google

Review photo by Sara Strauss
Aug 2023

Got the jerk chicken with cabbage. The chicken had great flavor and was tender. It was juuuust a tad dry, otherwise this would have been 5 stars. The cabbage was amazing. The employee was prompt and kind.

Sara Strauss

Sara Strauss

309 reviews on Google

Review photo by Darryl Harlan
Jul 2024

The food is really good. However, the portion of the meat is very small in comparison to the cost. I paid $31.00 for five small pieces of oxtails.

Darryl Harlan

Darryl Harlan

10 reviews on Google

Apr 2026

I don’t think I’ve ever tasted such delicious Mac and cheese ever…im crying it’s so good, the jerk chicken, rice and beans are amazing as well. I didn’t really like plantains but these are so good I’m changing my opinion on them….❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Cheese Grater 1969

Cheese Grater 1969

3 reviews on Google

Mar 2026

This was my first time visiting this place. Was skeptical about the atmosphere but I was hungry so I took a chance. I am glad I did. I came in after work and from the first bite the flavors was well above my expectations. The food taste home made. I Had the curry chicken meal. Which was absolutely delicious. The sauce was delicious and something that I never expected to be spicy because it was clear. Glad I stopped in. Will be back soon. And the panades was great as well.

Danyiel Larkins

Danyiel Larkins

28 reviews on Google

Dec 2025

This is mainly a take out place but there are 4 stools at a counter for eating. Service is excellent, wait is fast, and the food is awesome! This is my favorite ethnic food place in Chicago area! I stop here every time I'm in the area!

Chris K

Chris K

114 reviews on Google

Nov 2025

I just had an amazing meal with fast, friendly service. I cannot express how much it is appreciated. 5 🌟 two 👍🏼 👍🏼.

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Trip TilTheWorldEnds

54 reviews on Google

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