Tru JamaicaJamaican Restaurant in Waco, TX
Family recipes, cooked with love
Jerk chicken off the grill, oxtail braised low and slow, curry goat, golden patties and rum cake. Our family cooks it all from scratch, the way it's done back home.
The dishes people drive to Waco for
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However you want your island fix
Dine In or Take Out
Casual full-service dining with outdoor seating at 937 Taylor St. Order online for pickup or delivery straight from our kitchen.
Order online →Catch Us Around Waco
The truck that kept us alive is still rolling — Baylor events, festivals, markets, and gatherings across Central Texas.
See upcoming events →Weddings to Boardrooms
Full-service catering for weddings, corporate lunches, graduations, and everything between — drop-off trays to staffed events.
Start a catering request →What Waco is saying
"If you’re coming through Waco, Tru Jamaica is a must-try."
"I don’t write reviews often, but Tru Jamaica Restaurant absolutely earned this one."
"I Must say the service was great! The young Lady at the counter kept a smile."
2,800+ five-star reviews across Google, Yelp, Facebook & Tripadvisor — and counting.
Common Questions
Where are you located and when are you open?
937 Taylor St, Waco, TX 76704. Monday–Wednesday and Friday 11 AM–8 PM, Thursday 11 AM–9 PM, Saturday 12 PM–8 PM, closed Sunday.
Do you have vegan or vegetarian options?
Yes! Vegetable plates, rice and peas, steamed cabbage, fried plantains, and veggie Rasta Pasta. Tell us about allergies when you order and we'll take care of you.
How spicy is the food?
Jerk dishes carry real heat — that's the tradition. But most of our menu (curries, brown stew, Rasta Pasta, sides) is flavorful without being fiery, and we'll always tell you honestly how spicy something is. Just ask.
Do you cater? What's the minimum?
We cater everything from office lunches to 200+ guest weddings, as drop-off trays or full-service with staff. Head to our Catering page to request a quote — we respond within 24 hours.
Is there parking?
Yes — there's parking at our 937 Taylor St location in East Waco. When we're serving from the food truck at events or the farmers market, look for us and street parking nearby.
Find us in East Waco
- SundayClosed
- Monday11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Tuesday11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Wednesday11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Thursday11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Friday11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Delivery · Takeout · Dine In · Outdoor Seating · Vegan & Vegetarian Options · Catering