Tropic Island Jerk Chicken
(773) 978-5375
1922 E 79tH St
Chicago,
IL
60649
41.7517
-87.5775
Neighborhoods: South Side, South Shore
What People Are Saying About Tropic Island Jerk Chicken
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short
The scent of grilling chicken wafts outside this tiny space, where locals stream in to place orders through a glass window and wait for their food. There are no seats--just a long ledge--so most business is takeout. Jerk chicken and wings are the most popular dishes, and deservedly so: The smoky meat is mouthwateringly tender, with full-bodied jerk flavor that's not overpoweringly hot. Other dishes include jerk catfish and shrimp, plus Jamaican favorites like escovitch and callaloo.
User Reviews
beuteeful
April 20, 2004
also I'd like to note that when I placed a phone order I was told my food would be ready in 15 minutes, it took me 20 minutes to reach the location. I had to wait for my food and as I was waiting people who walked in off the street just placing their orders recieved their food before I did, and I am not just talking about 1 to 2 people I am talking about 6 people, and I saw what was happening and had to go back to the lady at the cash registry to find out what the problem was. I felt that placing a phone order would speed up the process and it only seemed to hasen me getting the food. this made me not want to purchase food from this location again.
read full reviewThe Details on Tropic Island Jerk Chicken
The Extras:
In a real hurry? The restaurant also has a drive-through window.
Save Money:
Lunch specials include dishes like jerk chicken or catfish, oxtails and curry goat, all served with red beans and rice andsalad or steamed cabbage for $7.50.
What to Drink:
Along with standard canned sodas, there are Jamaican soft drinks like Kola Champagne, grapefruit-flavored Ting, and D&G fruit sodas.
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Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Lunch Spot, Cheap Eats
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Smoking Permitted:
No
