12 authentic Jamaican restaurants to explore
553 E 79th St, Chicago, Illinois
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View Tropic Island Jerk Chicken →1849 E 79th St, Chicago, Illinois
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View One Stop Jamaica Jerk →1539 W Howard St, Chicago, Illinois
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View Shattaz Jerk Bar And Grill →2518 W 63rd St, Chicago, Illinois
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View Garifuna Flava: A Taste Of Belize | Jerk Chicken Chicago →811 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, Illinois
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View Jerk Jamaican Barbecue →10226 S Halsted St, Chicago, Illinois
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View Jamaican Gates Restaurant Chicago →Jamaican Food Finder lists 12 Jamaican restaurants in Chicago, Illinois.
Jerk chicken is the classic starting point, oxtail stew is a popular comfort dish, and rice and peas is the traditional side. Jamaican patties make a great snack.
Jamaican cooking uses scotch bonnet peppers, so some dishes are spicy. Many dishes are mild, like brown stew chicken, curry chicken, and fried plantains. Ask the restaurant for heat level guidance.