Tropic Island Jerk Chicken
Tanya Fook-Marshall · 441 Google reviewsTropic Island Jerk Chicken — neighborhood caribbean in South Side. Order the Jerk Sauce. "I tried the jerk chicken plate, and it was perfectly seasoned" — Dan Fong [$]
What 939 diners keep saying
What 939 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“This food is so damn good almost chewed my finger the best the best the best”
“This food is the best I've gotten to authentic in a very long time.”
“Do y’all see that picture the The picture talks for Itself the only thing that I didn’t like was the rice was kind of hard but everything else was nice. Good perfect finger licking good”
“This was some of the best jerk food I’ve had in a long time! My container was packed full of food, hot and fresh! I order the jerk catfish and I ate off that plate for two days. Everything was delicious. 8.5/10!”
“I ordered on DoorDash and the food was just not up to taste. The Mac and cheese had red peppers in it (wasn’t good) and I also ordered yams, but as you can see, got double Mac. The oxtails weren’t of good taste either.”
“I found a piece of plastic bag in my curry goat dinner that I ordered today. Be careful when eating at this place. The state should be notified.”
“My family's favorite jerk chicken restaurant. I travel 1 hour and 15 minutes away from my home just for this jerk chicken and it's always worth it! It's cooked cooked correctly, fresh and flavorful.”
“Been coming here for over 14 years food has always been good and consistent and they give you a nice portion of food plus its a family vibe”
“Great place for Jamaican food. You can order ahead using apps or just come in order it, wait for it and go. Persons there are very friendly. They answered all my questions and made clear to me what I was ordering.”
“Tropic Island Jerk Chicken is a must-visit for anyone craving authentic Caribbean flavors! I tried the jerk chicken plate, and it was perfectly seasoned, juicy, and packed with that signature smoky, spicy flavor. The sides, especially the rice and beans, were cooked perfectly and complemented the chicken beautifully. The staff were friendly and welcoming, making the experience even better. A fantastic neighborhood spot for hearty, flavorful Caribbean food!”
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