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Welcome to Jerkies
Located in Elizabeth, NJ, Jerkies offers a delightful fusion of Jamaican and Haitian cuisine. With a menu boasting jerk chicken, rasta pasta, and flavorful plantains, customers rave about the mouth-watering dishes and exceptional service. The warm, inviting atmosphere combined with personalized customer care creates a memorable dining experience. Despite a few minor hiccups, such as finding metal wire in a dish, the overall quality and taste of the food shine through. From savory oxtails to creamy macaroni, Jerkies delivers on both flavor and hospitality, making it a must-visit for food enthusiasts seeking a unique culinary adventure.
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Jerkies
If you're in the mood for a delicious culinary experience that combines Jamaican and Haitian flavors, look no further than Jerkies. Located at 11 Broad St in Elizabeth, NJ, Jerkies offers a variety of mouthwatering dishes that are sure to please your taste buds.
Customer reviews rave about the flavorful and authentic dishes served at Jerkies. From the jerk chicken to the rasta pasta, each meal is hot and well seasoned, leaving customers satisfied and craving more. The plantains are a must-try, with their sweet and delightful taste.
Not only is the food at Jerkies top-notch, but the service is exceptional as well. Customers are greeted with warm smiles and personalized attention, making dining here a truly pleasant experience.
If you're in the area, make sure to stop by Jerkies for a meal that will leave you wanting to come back for more. This hidden gem is definitely worth a visit for anyone looking to explore new and unique flavors.
People talk
Our Guestbook
“ Every time I go I have no problems. I just wish they would just give extra plantains and vegetables, especially if you get in the oxtails. And you pay $30. Just a little more baby, just a little more. Bless you. I come all the way from Staten Island I paid Mt toll sometimes twice a week., Just because I love their food ”
“ Service is great! Good food, tastes authentic and fresh. Will be back to try some more items on the menu. ”
“ food was phenomenal and what made i even better was the service. Greeted by such a warm inviting smile, who takes the time to learn every customers name. I believe customer service is the pillar of any successful business, but the delicious food just is the cherry on top as well. Don't shy Away from the jerk rolls and oxtails, melts in your mouth! ”
“ We ordered: Jerk Chicken: The chicken was hot and well seasoned. Not your typical Jamaican jerk meal. They didn't use traditional Jamaican rice & peas like I'm use to maybe this is where the Haitian fusion comes into the cuisine. Rasta Pasta: Creamy, hot and has a spice. Overall pretty good. However when I ate it there was a small piece of metal wire in the dish the length of a nail luckily I didnt chew on it to harm the inside of my mouth. Plantain: Very sweet! Would recommend ”
“ I heard good things about this restaurant and gave it a try. When I arrived I found parking on the street nearby. I walked into a cute restaurant. I met the two chefs, Sara and Jeff. I ordered the jerk shrimp, black rice, cabbage/collards, and the mac au gratis. It came out in about 15 minutes. It looked great and tasted pretty good. The shrimp was a little salty, but all in all, the food was good. I really liked the mac! ”
“ So I discovered Jerkies on IG and thought I'd give it a try. I ordered some jerk chicken and Rasta pasta ( I LOVE Rasta pasta so I was eager to try theirs). Ok so boom, the jerk chicken was ok. The seasoning on the meat under the sauce was good. The sauce tasted like some type of bbq sauce. It was ok. I'm not crazy about "saucy" jerk chicken but this one wasn't bad. Now the Rasta pasta was good. They use small penne pasta which I don't mind, just different than what I was expecting but still ok. The sauce in the Rasta pasta was nice. Not too spicy but not flat either. Somewhere isn't the middle I'll say. It was decently seasoned as well. I appreciate the FRESH cut peppers throughout the dish! Fresh veggies really make a meal taste soo good. Overall this dish was good. The sautéed cabbage, this was ok. I LOVE cabbage! It came in a brown paper bowl like container and it was sautéed with onions. I thought the girl said it was cabbage and collard greens but I could've misheard. It was good though. It was also FREAH! I could definitely taste the freshness. Lastly I got a cup of lemonade. Now this lemonade was different. Idk why i feel like it had coconut water in it. It really definitely gave me a coconutty lemonade taste, BUT, I liked it though! The ambiance in this place is amazeballs. It's smedium size, but it's very cozy and welcoming. LOTS of green. I actually didn't mind sitting down and eating my food here it was soo cozy. Clean countertops, clean floors, everything CLEAN. The service here is IMPECCABLE! The cashier was extremely pleasant, kind and helpful! She helped me and the other customers with grace and a smile all through out. I appreciate that! The gentleman from the back (I think maybe the owner, not sure) let my try an oxtail while I was trying to figure out what I wanted. He was JUST as kind and pleasant. I forgot to take a picture of the menu here but I'm hoping they add beef Pattie's and other Pattie's soon! Give them a try though, I definitely enjoyed the food and atmosphere and customer service. ”
