Jamaica Jerk Villa

About

Caribbean

Price Range : $11-30 ($$)

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    Yelp rating
    3.5 stars

Location

Adress: 737 W 79th St, Chicago, IL 60620

Phone: (773) 651-2240

Work Hours

Mon
Tue 11:00 am-10:00 pm
Wed 11:00 am-10:00 pm
Thu 11:00 am-10:00 pm
Fri 11:00 am-11:00 pm
Sat 11:00 am-11:00 pm
Sun 1:00 pm-8:00 pm

Business info

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    Health Score
    81 out of 100
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    Takes Reservations
    No
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    Delivery
    No
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    Take-out
    Yes
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    Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
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    Good For
    Lunch
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    Parking
    Street
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    Bike Parking
    No
  • accessibility
    Good for Kids
    No
  • group
    Good for Groups
    No
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    Ambience
    Casual
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    Noise Level
    Average
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    Alcohol
    No
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    Outdoor Seating
    No
  • wifi
    Wi-Fi
    No
  • tv
    Has TV
    Yes
  • fastfood
    Caters
    Yes

Reviews

  • Kathryn D.

    star star star star star_border 9 July 2026

    Delicious food! Make sure you show up for your jerk early though so they're not out but the time you get to em!

  • Kevin D.

    star star star star_border star_border 2 July 2026

    I visited first time (11/20/18) based upon family friend recommendation. After attending an area event. My dad, family friend & I
    Ordered (2) Oxtail combo w/rice/pea. (See Photo)
    He ordered a side salad, I steamed cabbage.
    Friend ordered Jerk Chicken combo w/rice/peas &
    Candied yams. Specifically asking for chicken to be chopped up. Well let's get started: the place is a small "storefront" carry out style eatery-looks like a dive place. This place is about the food; most certainly not the decor. There are a few tables/chairs for those who want to eat in.
    For the rave reviews of our family friend & other Yelpers our experience was less than Fabulous &
    More mediocre.
    The positives:
    *We all agreed the food had good flavor.
    *We could taste it was authentic in flavor.
    *Oxtails & Chicken were tender/moist.
    *Steamed Cabbage particularly sweet/fresh flavor.

    The Negatives:
    *The meats tasted burnt (not charred/bitter);
    But like it had been cooked/reheated too long.
    *Cook forgot to chopped up the chicken as requested & no candied yams provided.

    I'll admit we didn't check upon pick up/noticed
    Once home what was a miss. We visited arrived about 9:05pm, the place according to order taker closes @10pm. While we awaited our order at least 8 people rushed in asked about phone orders placed & wanting to order @present. Our customer service experience was adequate. Our order was hot once she called our pick up #. Wait time about 20 minutes. It's safe for me to say-it may be best to order earlier in the day for next visit. Hopefully
    It will be much better the second time around.

  • Shantel B.

    star star star star_border star_border 30 June 2026

    Great place to get jerk chicken dinners with red beans & rice with gravy. just wish the cashier had a friendlier disposition......
    attitude is everything.

  • Dr. M.

    star star_border star_border star_border star_border 26 June 2026

    I wasted 30 minutes of my life and $30 of my hard earned money to get crap!

    First the customer service is trash!  Ordered 2 dinners, no plantains and still charging full price of the dinner...didn't even tell me they didn't have them, just got home and added that to my disappointment.

    Speaking of disappointment, who is making that pasty Mac and soupy yams...more trash!

    If y'all think this is good food, wait until you taste the real thing!  Stop settling for trashy service and food!

    I can't even complain personally because they won't answer the phone!  Ugh!!!

    Never again!

  • Cheryl D.

    star star_border star_border star_border star_border 22 June 2026

    I'm outraged. Called in a catering order yesterday for a Repast today. Told them I needed it for 3pm. Ordered 1 large pan of chicken & med pan of red beans/rice. Called back this morning when they open at 11:30 to make sure my order would be ready. Lisa confirmed that it would be and to call when I was on my way. Called when I was on my way they said your order is ready. I arrive pick up the order, but they don't have the red beans/ rice. They said it would be another 25-30 mins. How could that possibly be for my order. I declined the add'l 30 min wait took the chicken order and left. Poor nasty attitude as well. When you are delivering customers bad news due to your mistake have a better ATTITUDE.

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