While traveling through Texas we stopped by this restaurant to grab dinner. We were pleasantly surprised to find this delicious hole in a wall in Waco serving Caribbean cuisine. We ordered the Coco bread, Jamaican beef patty, oxtails, curry goat, the sweet potato cake for dessert and the pineapple ginger drink. My kids scarfed the food down so fast as if I hadn’t fed them in a week! It was that good. Our order taker/waiter was super kind and very attentive, stopping by frequently to check on us and make sure that we were really enjoying our food. When he saw how much we were enjoying our food he was excited for us to try other things and gave us a cup of their sorrel drink. Everything we ate was so delicious and the oxtails were our family’s favorite thing that we ordered. The vegetables on the side were so simple yet delicious even my son who doesn’t like vegetables said he liked them. If we lived closer we would totally make this one of our staple restaurants.

We were traveling through to meet family we haven't seen in some time and wanted something different that we can't just get anywhere else and boy did they deliver! Not only was the food fantastic but the service was top notch! I loved the goat and everyone else deeply enjoyed their dishes as well! This will be a common stop when we come through the area! The Sorrel Ginger drink is off the chain! The photographer was fun and engaging, a great experience all the way around!

The food was absolutely delicious. Spices were very flavorful and just enough heat in the food. I loved the Scotch bonnet hot sauce for some extra kick. The sorrel ginger drink was herbal, sweet with a fresh ginger finish. So glad that we saw this place and stopped.

So happy to found this gem! The food was delicious and the service outstanding. We tried the red snapper and curry goat. Both incredibly flavorful and delicious. The goat was very tender. A bit spicy, but I like spicy! The sorrel drink was refreshing. My sister loves the rum cake, but my favorite was the sweet potato cake. It’s autumn on a plate. Will certainly return for more!

Tru Jamaican was amazing! The food was great, staff friendly, and atmosphere was light and casual. We were in town for a quick pick up and mapped food places. A little off the main road, but definitely worth it! Thank y’all, we will tell everyone and be back!

This place came recommended by family, and it did not disappoint. It is off the beaten path but well worth the effort. We split ox tails, curry chicken and Jerk Shrimp. The fried plantains and Caribbean rice were awesome too! So nice to have authentic Caribbean food in central Texas.

I ordered the curry goat and pineapple ginger drink. The portion was enough for me to have leftovers and they warmed up nicely. Customer service was EXCELLENT. We were greeted when we entered and he was very ATTENTIVE to our table once we ordered our food. The pineapple ginger drink was new for me but it was AMAZING! The goat was tender, the plantains were ripe and the rice and peas had a lil kick to it (spice). The flavors complemented each other. Coming back for sure!

Have wanted to try this for awhile and it was awesome. Friendly staff and environment. First time to try Jamaican food and it was amazing. I had the jerk chicken and it’s does have a bite but sooo good. My wife had the ox tail which we both tried and it was delicious. We had the Rum raisin bread pudding to finish off. We will be back

First time with Jamaican cuisine. It was excellent! I had the Curried Chicken with Steamed Vegetables, Rice and Plantains. Very favorable with a bit of a kick. The Pineapple Ginger drink was perfect. For dessert I had the delicious Bread Pudding. The owner was very helpful and a really nice guy!

Second time eating here. Both times food has been amazing and service is awesome! If you haven't tried it yet, you will not be disappointed.

COME TRY THIS PLACE! Amazing food, insanely tasteful and fresh. Every person we encountered was so welcoming. Can’t wait to visit again.

This was quite the find. Our party (including children) tried the patties, jerk chicken, curry goat, Rasta pasta, and the rum and raisin bread pudding. It all tasted like really good home-cooked food, with fast service and excellent, attentive customer service. Would recommend and hope to return on a future visit to Waco!

So good! My husband had the Jerk Chicken and I tried the Curried vegetables and both were delicious. And the fried plantains were amazing! Very friendly service and laid back atmosphere. Will definitely be back next time we pass through Waco!

So, I'd been wanting to try Tru Jamaica for a while, and my hubby and I were finally in Waco during business hours. We came in hungry, for a late lunch. I've never been to Jamaica, but I grew up in NYC, and went to school with friends who immigrated from Jamaica. They always brought the best lunches to school! I can remember an argument over whose mom made the best curry goat. Sometimes I got lucky, and someone would split a Jamaican meat patty with me. But I digress... The Jamaican Beef Patty is a tasty trip down memory lane. The fragrant yellow pastry is light and flaky. The beef filling (my mouth is now watering!) is moist, and just the right amount of spicy, owing to the chef's expertise in the use of the Scotch Bonnet pepper, which is grown in-house. I had the curry goat, and I must say, it's the best I've ever had! The meat was tender, succulent, and spicy. If you want it really hot, just ask. My husband had the jerk shrimp. The shrimp were plump, fresh, and juicy. It's really easy to overcook shrimp, but not here! It was perfection! Jerk spice is a blend of 16 different herbs and spices, and distinctly Jamaican. Again, the heat level was perfect for hubby, who doesn't like food TOO hot. Our plates included coconut rice with peas (we call them red beans), fried plantains, and steamed vegetables- a mixture of cabbage, peppers, and carrots. Sometimes side dishes are just place holders, and don't really stand out. Not the case at Tru Jamaica. The rice was fluffy and flavorful and of a good portion size. The plantains were well prepared, with just a hint of sweetness. The veggies were bright, crisp-tender, and not overcooked at all. The owner came out and checked on us and talked with us. He was so friendly, and we could tell he's proud of the great food and good service his restaurant offers. I guess this review can be summed up like this: You won't be sorry if you eat at Tru Jamaica!!!