Jerk Taco Man Caribbean BBQ
Jerk Taco Man stands out for its bold Jamaican-Caribbean fusion, especially the juicy, spicy jerk chicken tacos, jumbo tacos, loaded jerk fries, jerk pasta, and beloved oxtail egg rolls. Regulars praise generous portions, authentic flavor, and genuinely caring service, making it a satisfying casual stop in Hyde Park. Quality and organization can vary, though, with some reviews noting long waits, missing items, and inconsistent oxtail or side dishes.
What 3,308 diners keep saying
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“Everytie we come back home the oxtail egg rolls are choice.......they are so delicious!!”
“I ordered the loaded jerk fries, traditional jerk chicken tacos, jerk pasta, and more. The chicken had a nice amount of flavor and spice, and it was very juicy and tender. The cashier was kind enough to give a free jerk egg roll for the wait. It's great that they didn't skimp on the chicken for the tacos, but I wish the staff offered extra tortillas for the meat. Overall, the food was delicious!”
“Service was horrible I haven’t been here in a minute and today I decide to go by I ordered 1 order of 3 traditional tacos and an order of 1 individual large $8 taco. I waited over 30 mins for that. One of the employees that were prepping latterly kept looking around and moving super slow making orders on her own time no sense of urgency at all. I would not recommend ordering here due to lack of employees urgency. I’m not saying run around like a chicken with your head cut off but if you watched them it would definitely irritate you also. There was “2” customers that ordered after me and got their food before me as well. I’m kind of confused with that because a male employee looked at a girl with braids and pointed and she said “I don’t know” I literally watched her. I WOULD HIGHLY Recommend NOT COMING HERE AGAIN!! BUT IF YOU WANT TO ORDER 4 Tacos No Sides and wait a hour and watch people ordered after you served before you after your order. I ordered at 9:40 I walk to the counter at 9:05 my order was totally forget about and was sitting on the side and i asked like why would I not be called and she said “idk” like what the hell is wrong with these young idiots at the location. Like they were even bringing orders to cars. Got 4 tacos almost a hour later as I typed there while still there and food was cold.”
“Great authentic Jamaican food! Every time I travel to the Chicago area I stop to get some of this great food!”
“Jumbo taco so good you up there with jerk villa south side Chicago”
“I love the food at both locations but the one on 77th is the best.From the tacos to the egg rolls & ox- tail everything is very tasty.”
“The service here truly stood out. I can be particular about my order, but The cashier handled everything with patience and made sure it was right the first time. She went above and beyond, double-checking details and ensuring the food was fresh. Even the chef came out to confirm my order, which showed real care and teamwork.”
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