Mr Jerk in North York

3050 Don Mills Rd E, North York, ON M2J 3C1, Canada

★★★★☆
(286 reviews)
Categories: Jamaican restaurant Restaurant

About

Simple eatery offering Caribbean dishes such as oxtail stew & jerk chicken, fish & pork.

Website
mrjerk.ca
Address
3050 Don Mills Rd E, North York, ON M2J 3C1, Canada
Plus Code
QJPW+9W North York, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
11 AM–8 PM
Tuesday
11 AM–6 PM
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
11 AM–8 PM
Saturday
11 AM–8 PM
Sunday
12–7:30 PM

Services

Service options
Delivery Takeaway
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Assistive hearing loop Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Dining options
Lunch Dinner
Amenities
Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

Photos

Reviews

3.7
★★★★☆
286 reviews

Most Mentioned

pork (47) coleslaw (17) take out (17) hot sauce (11) jerk chicken (8) roti (7) portion sizes (6) seasoned (6) singing (5) sandwich (5)
5 stars
144
4 stars
46
3 stars
22
2 stars
20
1 stars
54
★★★
November 28, 2024

I feel like it's time they hire someone Jamaican to work here. There's nothing authentic about this place. The chicken tends to be left over and its rock hard. Insult to Jamaican cuisine. All for $.

August 2, 2024

Never again I wouldn’t even feed a dog this food the pork was from a day or two the festival hard and oily the potion is not worth it please if you want the real deal go to the keele and Lawrence location ✅

★★★★
July 8, 2024

Authentic jerk. The lady that works there is usually very pleasant. Food is decent. It’s strictly takeout. Not much of an atmosphere - it’s nestled between a convenience store and a bubble tea spot at Peanut plaza. Iykyk. But decent jerk chicken, beef patty etc!

★★★★
June 28, 2024

This is the original Mr. Jerk in its original location as far back as I can remember. The alternate restaurant that was closest to me and my colleagues used to be located at Kennedy and Hwy#7. The food here is great. I usually order a main dish with an extra meat side just to have two different jerk meats to try at the same time and with rice and peas and coleslaw. The staff here is down to earth, friendly, and we naturally get into some random topic and end up with a few good laughs as well. Keep in mind the place and strip Plaza is small and can get busy at lunchtime . The restaurant is also narrow, and the restaurant is designed for pick-up orders only. (I would rate it overall as a 4.5 but can't do a half star for some reason)

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

I came here for the lunch special which starts from open to 3pm for 8.79. You can either go with jerk chicken or pork on rice peas and side cole slaw with a bottle of water. For the price and the quality it's a 5/5. The Jamaican missy that works here is amazing, she's friendly and jolly 5/5. I enjoy both the jerk pork and jerk chicken. My style is jerk chicken rice peas with curry goat gravy. It's my go to fire 🔥. Also they have have lunch jerk pork or chicken sandwiches for under 8 bucks. Other Jamaican restaurant should take noticed, I will be coming back anytime I'm around and hungry.

★★★★★
November 23, 2023

This take-out place has passed the test of time, they have many many many customers! The food is ALWAYS fresh and delicious! $14/lb of delicious jerk pork

June 29, 2022

Terrible food and just as bad service. Jamaican patty is the worst I’ve had. Was so hard it’s probably leftover from the previous day. The chicken was burnt too much just as the others have mentioned. It was hard also. Coleslaw was so few in serving. Lastly, the attendant had terrible customer service. I came inside and as I was asking about the menu, she didn’t even look at me as she was responding. She continued to do whatever she was doing at the till as she responded. Probably the worst patty and jerk chicken I’ve had. I should have read the reviews first before I had gone here. Waste of money.

★★★★
August 16, 2020

First time trying out the Caribbean food at this tiny stall. Only 2 people allowed in at a time due to self distancing. Curry Chicken Roti was massive... filled with lots of chucks of tender chicken. I would have enjoyed it even more if it were a bit more spicier. The Jerk Chicken with peas and rice was also very tasty. Generous portions of rice and chicken and enjoyed the Cole slaw that came with it on the side. There is no place to sit and eat here. So it’s takeout only. The food is well priced and very tasty here. I would definitely go back for more.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Delicious! Does need a make over!

★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

I didnt know that we can takeout ONLY...

★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Find me better Jerk Pork than this in the City and I ll treat you to lunch hahaa Extra gravy and that fire hot sauce are almost mandatory for the full experience, enjoy.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

This place is fantastic. Been coming here for over ten years and the jerk chicken always hits the spot for me!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Best jerk in town!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Take out only.Been going since the 90s. Best value and jerk pork around. I now drive 40 minutes each way to get some. Nice young lady with great attitude and singing voice is always helpful and makes me smile.

July 21, 2024

Absolutely the worst oxtail, oxtail gravy and rice and Peas patties sucked too Gravy was actual brown gravy lol Oxtail did not have the signature flavor and taste of Caribbean oxtail rice and peas lol no coconut wata lol Anyway this place sucked not worth even 1 dollah bumbarass

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

Great food and an awesome personality servings it

Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Service and the people are nice. The jerk chicken is too dry though. I won t be back. Food : 1/5

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

The woman who works at this jerk chicken shop sings like a angle and the food is always top tier. Its like a beyonce concert every time i buy food there.

May 21, 2024

Got the jurk chicken and is was so dry that I could not even swallow it and had no taste at all and the rice was dry and lacked any taste too will never be going back to this place was to gross for me

★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Been eating here for many many many years. Definitely does the job

Local Guide
April 21, 2024

My friend bought me lunch..same lunch I had many times before.I remember the first time I went there. The guy that works there recommended potatoe roti because Im a vegetarian..no meat in any form..well my friend bought me lunch and a girl was serving. My friend ordered the potatoe roti, the girl that was serving said why is your friend getting potato roti if shes vegetarian we cook our potatos in with the chicken..Im 100% positive That im vegetarian I guess because of a sale..me being vegetarian got over looked..Now Im not happy to say the least..I just cant believe the gall that I was pushed aside and serve me the potatoe roti laced with chicken. Not once did anyone mention cooked with chicken. Vegetarians beware these dishonest people do not have vegetarian dishes and they have a vegetarian option in the review Vegetarian options: THERE IS NOT A VEGETARIAN OPTION IN THIS STORE..

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

Open Sunday, the pork was great! Has the original store from back in the day! Kid-friendliness: Courteous and respectful. Good with the gravy lol. Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

Best food and price for lunch around Don Mills! The woman who works here too is always so nice and friendly!

★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

Take out only. They have the flavour of the spicing down, just wish that they added more to bring the flavours out more

★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

I was a bit generous giving it 3 Stars, the Jerk pork is soft and not dry. However flavor-wise I can t call it Jerk Pork. Maybe roast pork with No flavor at all bland pork it needed seasoning badly.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Best jerked pork in Toronto!!! Go out of my way to get it. And the girl serving it up has a beautiful voice.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Very friendly! Food is great.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Excellent food and great prices

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

This place has been around for long time and one thing for sure, for a hole in the wall fast food joint, their food always have been consistently good. My favorite is jerk pork and everytime when Im in the neighborhood, Im there to grab some. Dont let the appearance fool you, it is a dive but its one of the better Jerk places in GTA.

★★★
December 21, 2023

no vegetarian option, other than potato roti.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Dont worry about how it looks inside, its going to be the best thing you eat. The home .ade hot sauce those are flames of deliciousness not so much heat wise lol. Just go thats all I can say.

December 21, 2023

Rice was not cooked, gravey had no flavour what so ever, never again. They charge alot for the food and I would like to get some kind of flavour or taste. Never again. Peanut plaza

Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Good food. Curry could have been a stronger taste.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Loved the jerk chicken and festive dumplings. The price was pretty decent and the lady helping me was sooo nice. A good place for a quick take-out.

Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Customer service is awful. The ladies need training on how to talk to the customers, we are not at war. This was my first time going there and will never return; plus the rice and peas isnt fresh taste like it going bad.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Best jerk pork and chicken in this city , I highly recommend the pork since it s the juiciest I ve honestly had after trying all places around Toronto. No servings of fat all meat chicken and beef. Only food id give my family. Definitely need to come by and say hi whenever you re in the area for a great solid meal. Hot sauce is also recommended with extra gravy.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Legit best place I ve been coming here for decades .. fresh authentic food .. best jerk in Toronto hands down

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Best jerk pork ever.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Good just not great.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Fantastic food, The best service I would 100% recommend

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Imagine there are 4 quiet customers inside waiting and the lady that serves sings as loud as she can to the point that its so annoying already but still continues singing. If i werent that hungry, i would have just left. I endured it though...food was 3/5; coleslaw is a bit sour.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The lady behind the counter was so nice !!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Tastes just like being in Jamaica

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

My go-to for oxtail. Must try! Friendly staff. Food

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

One of the best jerk spots in town, fair prices. Amazing food

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Best hot sauce and generous portions

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

I had an absolutely delightful experience at Mr. Jerk! The food was incredibly delicious, bursting with flavors that left my taste buds dancing with joy. The impeccable service provided by their friendly staff added an extra layer of enjoyment to my visit. Its a true gem for anyone who appreciates scrumptious food and outstanding service. Highly recommended!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Generous amount of tender tasty meat! Comes with their speciality sauce that makes the meal even better. Love the refreshing coleslaw.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Amazing place. its a franchise but this location taste the best

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Ive been dining at Mr. Jerk for over 30 years and I can say they make some of the best Jamaican food in the city. Food is always fresh and delicious and service is friendly. My favourite dishes are their jerk pork with oxtail gravy, curry roti and ackee and saltfish.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

great food and great service!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Jerk was flavorful but not in a burn your mouth kind of way. Chicken was a bit dry, but the gravy helped. It might have been better at lunch than at a late dinner, but its just a guess. Parking: Mall lot, shared by numerous businesses. Never had trouble finding a place when I am there, though.

December 21, 2023

If your not from the carribean u would love this!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Ive come to this take out location quite a few times over the years, and I have always had a great experience from the food to service. This is one of the few places in the city that uses a charcoal grill for their meat dishes and it tastes fantastic! The portion of food that you get is excellent. Check it out, I recommend it, but be warned it is a take out spot only.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

My favorite Food in Toronto!!!! Always Super Delicious

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Been a long time customer of this community staple. Great food, great service. Highly recommend.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Same quality since high school.... best jerk pork you will ever have

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

This is a small and cozy spot for all your West Indian, Jerk chicken desires. Take out only. Very lovely spot. They now accept credit card (not just cash and debit). However if you intend to pay with credit card theres a minimum purchase of $20.00 I believe. Friendly staff and the place is clean. Parking: Its located in tge peanut plaza, theres a decent amount of free parking available. Kid-friendliness: Theres definitely food for kids, beef Patty and ox tail (non spicy, for kids you dont like spicy foods).

Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The girl behind the counter is very sweet and friendly but Im absolutely disappointed with the food 22 dollars for a medium oxtail that is under seasoned and honestly takes nothing like authentic Jamaican oxtail and such a small portion. The location on morning side is much better quality I would rather make the drive east .

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Very good tasting food & proper quantity.

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

I dont think the Chinese owner likes Jamaicans unless they bringing money for him. Never seen a Jamaican working here in 20 years. Even the chef is Sri Lankan. Thats why it doesnt taste authentic at all. Food

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Food quantity and portions dropped off

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Ive been a loyal patron of this hidden gem for over 20 years, and theres a reason Ive only ever ordered one item the jerk pork. Despite the inevitable rise in prices, this spot has maintained consistent portions that keep me coming back time and time again. Having tasted jerk dishes from all corners of the city, Jamaica and abroad, this place remains my top choice for authentic jerk in Toronto. What sets it apart? The answer lies in the homemade special sauce, a runny, freshly blended, vinegary concoction of jerk and spicy flavors. You can take this culinary masterpiece home in a jar or a convenient plastic takeout container. I personally stock up to bring it to the cottage, where it becomes the perfect accompaniment to all our BBQ meats. Ive yet to find a scotch bonnet sauce that even comes close at any other establishment. The jerk pork here is a work of art. Unlike other places that serve it in large cubes, they opt for thinner slices, enhancing the overall experience. The meat is incredibly tender, and each piece soaks up the flavorful sauce. The girl behind the counter has been a constant presence for as long as I can remember. Her service is not just about efficiency; it comes with a genuine smile and the occasional song. Her commitment to customer satisfaction adds an extra layer of warmth to an already awesome eatery.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

This is by FAR the best Jerk Pork that I have ever had! I have been frequenting this place for about 30 years. The Pork has great flavour and the portions are great. I have only had the Ox Tail once and Jerk Pork hundreds of times.

Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Worst Jamaican food ever. Found several pieces of foil on my chicken. Had to be extra careful when eating, the DRYEST stew chicken and jerk chicken there could possibly be. The coleslaw is NOT coleslaw. Just chopped carrots and cabbage.

December 21, 2023

Stew chicken is extra dry, and came with no gravy. Rice and peas were dry and lacked flavour. Overall one of the worst Carribean spots I ve ever had.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Their jerk pork is always so good!! You must try it with their hot sauce! AMAZING!! and the staff, she s always happy and energetic! She makes customers happy as well!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

been coming here for 10 years. Jerk pork always slaps. best item on the menu.

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

I ordered via UberEats, I was very excited as the photos the food looks delicious. I ordered a 1/4 Jerk Chicken dinner with white rice and oxtail gravy. Upon receiving the food they put a lot of meat which is great but the meat has NO taste. By FAR the worst Jerk Chicken ive had by a restaurant. There is no flavor at all, the oxtail gravy is almost gelatinous and translucent- i have never seen oxtail like this.The taste of the gravy is not good either, it taste nothing like oxtail or beef related by product. I am Jamaican descent and I am offended they are serving this to people.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

I have been coming here for over 30 years; best jerk in town and always friendly service!

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Not the best customer service

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Friendly service and delicious food. Their menu is not flexible, so they are unlikely to accommodate special orders that are not explicitly listed on the menu. Excellent jerk pork and chicken. Oxtail gravy is amazing. Curried beef and rotis are also great.

★★★
December 21, 2022

I bought jerk pork. The first time I ate it, it tasted okay, but after eating it a few times, I felt it didn t taste good. Also, wouldn t roasted pork that s so burnt cause cancer?

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Tiny place. Big flavor. One of my favorites when i have a craving for Jamaican flavor!

★★★★
December 21, 2022

Overall, not a bad place. I would just suggest to make the meat a bit more tender and more seasoned/marinated as I find that the flavour in the jerk meats are a bit bland at times. Still, everything else is good. Worth a try if youre ever around!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Food is very good and the person behind the counter was very friendly. The only nitpicking I have is that the place is small and only allow 2 people at a time inside.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Very good jerk chicken and pork!!

Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Never again! Ordered the oxtail meal for 16.99 plus tax and it was one of the nastiest meals Ive ever had. The oxtail is not at all Caribbean tasting and tastes like it was seasoned with beef Ramen noodle packets

December 21, 2022

No stars are deserved. The food was absolutely disgusting. A disgrace to Jamaican food! Rice and peas was stale. Chicken was like cardboard, coleslaw was hard.. Took a couple bites and threw the rest in the garbage. Immediately started feeling sick right after. Threw up everything I ate this morning. I don t normally leave reviews but I have food poisoning from this establishment.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Sooooo goood

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Hands down the best at what they do. Been going here for 30 years. Keep up the good work

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Best smoked meat

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Authentic

December 21, 2022

absolutely disguisting ... i knew I should have ran when I saw the place - it was small and cramp , food not displayed well . It was a mess. The food was horrible .. the rice was old .. chicken red inside -- did not eat This !!! did not call back the place either for refund , my fault for not running .. lesson learnt - no stars Jerk !!

Local Guide
December 21, 2022

The food here is not good dont believe the reviews who have no good taste.

December 21, 2022

Na boss this place aint it. One look at the oxtail should tell you this aint Jamaican. I havent seen any Jamaicans working there for like 15 years. I feel bad for people who eat this n think this is how Jamaican food actually is.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Been coming for very long time. Never had a complaint except when they run out of an item. Cant beat jerk anything, oxtail, etc. Its now out of my way, but I take detour and fight the insane traffic to get here. Any item & a Ting.. Heaven!

★★
December 21, 2022

Not what it used to be. Jerk Pork and Jerk Chicken were very dry almost inedible. Won t be going again.

December 21, 2022

Asian guy working there so cheap with the meat. Best jerk pork period. The singing gal has an amazing voice and gives proper portions. Shes working ill go in, shes not forget about it. Feel bad for uber eats its a gamble.

Local Guide
December 21, 2022

New owners who made it their first business to cut food quality and portions. Consider this location dead, its not what you knew.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Vegetarian options: Caribbean food Kid-friendliness: You want to take your kids in to order your food to take me?

Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Food was poorly prepared and bland, the jerk pork was tough, very small shop.

★★
December 21, 2022

A shell of its former self unfortunately. Loved going here during my high school and college days.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Order jerk chicken with rice here. Good portion and jerk chicken was good but not a big fan of their coleslaw. The girl server was singing and friendly.

★★
December 21, 2022

I am disappointed with taste or lack there of .. they need to go back to the drawing board I wasted my money

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

2nd time, ordered dumplings, got home and there were none in the bag. Paid for them :-( . But the food is really yummy. Been going there for a few decades.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Best jerk pork imo. Love the bark on the meat. Lunch combo reasonably priced. I m open to other suggestions.

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Its a take out place. Ive had better. Probably wont go again

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

This place has not changed in over 20 years. Same decor, same menu , same family etc. ... The thing I love most is how they cut their chicken similar to a Chinese BBQ shop.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

i love there jerk pork its soo good

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

You wont find better jerk pork anywhere. Grab a lunch special and lather it in their homemade hot sauce. Family run. Good people. Great food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Got the ox tail and beef stew. Both were delicious and extremely filling. Would want to try their fried plantains next time

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

I love the jerk pork. Fast, friendly and delicious.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Good food good service

★★
December 21, 2021

Im not sure about other Mr. Jerk locations, but this location isnt that good. The food I got from this place was SPOILED ! The curry goat, didnt taste like curry goat at all ! The only thing I liked about this place was the customer service.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Favorite.

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

The food was good. The presentation of the serving area was very messy.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Hands down the best jerk pork sandwich by far, very tender, juicy and alot of meat. People rave about Alwyns but I find their bun stale and pork very dry and tough. Not juicy and not memorable in flavour either.

December 21, 2021

Oxtail is not cooked properly and the amount they give you for a large actually made me . I n these times when people are supporting them still, they should do better. I won t be ever buying anything from them again nor would I ever recommend them. They should know there is such thing as waaay too much garlic.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Ordered the jerk pork dinner (jerk pork, rice and peas with coleslaw).. could be more spicy but very tasty. Busy during lunch time 12-2pm) so expect to wait a little bit.. small location but thats all you really need for a great meal!

★★★★
December 21, 2021

Been here several times, super friendly lady running the place. Service is prompt, place seems pretty popular locally. Jerk chicken is quite good, with a real nice smokiness. Great count on the food, generous amount of oxtail gravy. Fantastic value for what you pay! Definitely on my go-to list when working in the area

Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Disappointed. The jerk pork was burnt and messy. The oxtail too hard not cooked to tenderness. The patties old tough and inedible. My first and last time to Mr.Jerk.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Foods incredible

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Customer service 10/10 Food 10/10 Price 10/10 Thank you.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Crispy jerk pork is on point. Nuff said.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

By far the best place for Jamaican food in the city.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Lunch special, good portion and taste great, not thirsty after meal. Price reasonable.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Always great jerk.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

The best Jamaican food Ive ever tried!! The oxtail is the bestttttt and a definite must try. The owner is sooo friendly and helpful. He gave us so many great recommendations and everything we tried tasted absolutely amazing! If ever youre in town you MUSTTT pass by here to give this spot a try. Definitely worth it!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Jerk chicken sandwich is amazing. My friend from work treated me here. The lady is very nice . Will be back for sure when working in the area.

December 21, 2021

Simply put the worst caribbean food in the east end. Wouldn t recommend. Food was cold, chicken undercooked and rice and peas didn t taste authentic

Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Food was cold, very bland in flavour, didn t even taste like you are eating jerk chicken and oxtail the coleslaw was a joke it s like 1 spoon fool the festival you can throw it against the wall and probably make a hole in the wall this place use to be so good and now it s not even worth it anymore

Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Bought oxtail and jerk chicken today and it was just garbage. I dont think this place is carribean owned or the meals are cooked by carribeans. The oxtail and jerk have no spicy at all and dont taste like what they are supposed to taste like , the rice and peas taste very strange... waste of my money and time!

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Not my first time here but I figured I would give them another chance. Got the Jerk chicken dinner and the chicken was like burnt cardboard. I dont think I will be buying from here again. As a Jamaican and someone who cooks this was very disappointing. Jerk chicken is one of the easiest thing to cook but this didnt cut it for me. As you can see most of the chicken went to the garbage.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Contrary to many peoples beliefs and experiences Ive had A+ experiences here since 2007. The staff are always accommodating and the food is delicious. I always seem to get the Jerk Pork and their scotch bonnet sauce is to die for. It has a complete balance of heat meets sweet meets pop meets flavour. I started out eating the Jerk Chicken which in one summer I gained 30lbs which can only mean I didnt get sick of eating the same lunch and snack daily. The following summer when I got introduced to the pork it was over and has been a staple dish that I cant go without at least once a month. Ive had the stew chicken and the curry chicken while my friends enjoy the curry goat nobody Ive gone with has been disappointed. Lastly the oxtail is delicious as well as the festival I dont get the patties there as I am a fan of Allens inside. Hope you enjoy the review and give it a go. Will be seeing you soon Mr. Jerk

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

I would probably say I ve become abit of a regular to this place. I come for the jerk pork sandwich, or the dinner, (one for when I m not as hungry, and the other for when I m feeling that extra need of comfort) This place has been around awhile, and I can say that I was skeptical at first when I first came to the city about 10 years ago, so it was usually just my friends having it. But once I finally gave the sandwich a try (they serve on a coco bun with the gravy and coleslaw) I found myself a lil hooked. Sure, it s not always perfect, sometimes the bun is a lil off, but I find that like any restaurant, the times of the best quality comes with the time of day it s served. (I came in once 30mins to close, legit was not expecting that it was gunna be the best when it s the last scraps of the day) However, days like today where the weather is cool, the snow is starting up again, this jerk pork dinner hit the spot. The flavour was rich, the coleslaw a lovely addition, and I cannot forget to add the amazing as always service from the main lady who been working there since time. <3

★★★★
December 21, 2021

Tasty food, great value, portions not always same time to time

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

always fair priced and delicious

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Peanut Plaza jerk pork.... mmmm!

Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Bad quality rice and chicken.Don t buy.Thrown away tue whole plate.waste of money

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Love the Jerk pork here at the Peanut Plaza location. I believe this is one of the older Mr Jerk locations so the chef knows what hes doing! The taste is always on par and the food is fresh. Best part of this takeout joint is that they are fast when completing your order!

December 21, 2020

Ordered the oxtail dinner, and it was altogether disgusting. Food arrived cold and smelled like raw chicken hotdogs. The sauce was like no oxtail sauce I had ever tasted and the oxtail was 80% cartilage. I paid $20 for food that tasted worse than a microwave dinner. So disappointing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

I used to come here with my dad well over 15 years ago. He would always get the curry goat. It still tastes just as good as it did when I was a kid. Jerk pork with less rice is my go-to now, and dont forget the amazing pepper sauce on the counter :) Festivals and dumplings are on-point. Staff is always friendly and pleasant.

December 21, 2020

Food is dry and tastes old, like it s been sitting there all day. My dad couldn t even finish it lmao

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

We came here on a Saturday evening, starving because we had spent all day at the beach. I checked the menu and decided on the jerk chicken meal for 2 and I was blown away. Huuuuge portion size, more than enough for my husband and I, we couldnt even finish it. The seasoning was perfect and tasted so good. We live quite far but were visiting friends and there is no comparison to be made from the food quality we received here compared to in our town. So sad we live far away because their food was so delicious and affordable, just about 20 bucks for a huge dinner. I definitely plan to be back to try more of the items in their menu next time.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Authentic flavour, reasonable prices and big portions.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Delivery arrived warm and was very tasty. Very good quantity for the price.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Been here for more than 25 years and I still come back. This location has the best jerk pork, not alot of meat but still good for what it is. Best served with their oxtail Sauce on rice and peas.

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

BEST JERK PORK EVER!!!!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Good local jerk place. Coldslaw is killer.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

I have known them for 20+ years and I have not stopped going there!!! Yes, they are that great!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Amazing Service And Very Kind Cashier We Talked About Caribana Very Good Jerk Pork I Drove Here Today Used To Eat At Here Often When I Worked Around The Area

Local Guide
December 21, 2020

The Chinese guy working the front counter is one of the most rudest people I ve ever encountered working a food establishment. I refuse to spend a dollar here. Hard pass. Avoid this place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Unassuming store front but serves up an amazing jerk pork (my favourite). Beef patties are also a crowd favourite.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Yum

December 21, 2020

BE CAREFUL YOU DONT GET UNCOOKED CHICKEN LIKE I DID AND CALL AND ADVISE THE STORE OF WHAT HAPPENED AND THE GIRL NEVER EVEN OFFERED TO COME GET A NEW DINNER NO CUSTOMER SERVICE MAYBE THE OWNER SHOULD KNOW WHAT HES HIRING I WILL NEVER BE BACK!!!!!

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

Fav spot

★★★★
December 21, 2020

Good Jerk. No dine in

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

The lady serving me was extremely friendly and the food was awesome definitely going back

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Nice Meals To Eat.

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

Wonderful service and good food!!!!

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

Always great service, good portion sizes and delicious food when we go here! Our fave jerk pork place

December 21, 2020

The worst oxtail ive ever had. The only thing i could taste was garlic. Had to throw away $14.99 in a pandemic because it was just unpalatable.

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

Are you kidding the best in the city. Years I have been going their every one at my partys ask Mr jerk peanut plaza wow .Im go for the jerk pork myself my friends like the roti.

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Place is quick, no wait no fuss, business run well. Their food a bit below average, curry roti tastes more Indian than Caribbean. The oxtail bland and lacking flavours.

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

pork was cold

December 21, 2019

Gross. Absolutely gross.

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Good place if you feeling for some jerk. Their hot sauce is amazing, though probably the best thing about the place. The chicken can be really dry at times, so I tend to prefer the pork (though it suffers from dryness too). Good for a cheap filling lunch. You can get a coco bread sandwich for $5 or a lunch for around $7 that comes with meat, rice, and coleslaw.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Best place for jerk in the area

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Best pork jerk sandwich in the whole peanut plaza around the world

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

I love this place. The food is awesome, but there is no seating in the restaurant, so make sure youve got a plan for where to eat. Its worth noting that there is also no open seating in the quasi-mall the restaurant is attached to.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

great jerk pork spot, it can get pretty busy tho

Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Call it Chinese Jerk . Cheap but not sure if I would go back

December 21, 2019

Decent food but went here after 9pm not on a Sunday and theyre closed already when theyre supposed to close at 10pm. Either update your operating hours or honour it. I drove all the way for disappointment.

Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Don t go there and waste your money. Old Chinese guy very rude to the customer. All I paid for raw rice and expired smelly chicken.

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Decent food. Can be dry. Usually go at lunch or dinner time to get better results

Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Terrible the jerk pork had no taste to it the dumplings very dry not fresh for sure, Disappointing indeed.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

The best jerk pork, and best hot sauce in town. People drive for miles to come here Take out only, no seating. The customer area is small, and it can be snug at busy times, but that is all part of the fun. This place needs to be on your bucket list.

★★★★★
December 21, 2019

Great food and staff

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Nice meals

December 21, 2018

Worst jerk chicken that I was ever tried, chicken was cold and tasteless. Weird coleslaw. Rice and pea smells funny. Wont recommend.

December 21, 2018

Ordered through Uber Eats. We ordered the half chicken for two, dished out our food and found a long black curly hair in my rice. My brother in law started eating found the same kind of hair in his coleslaw. Extremely disgusted! Called the store to complain and the guy laughed because no one has long hair at the store. The hair looked like synthetic hair. Very disappointed.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2018

Never disappointed me. Always quality home cooked Jamaican dishes. A jewel of a place in an out of the way location. Thanks.

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2018

Flavourless jerk chicken. Almost tasted fake. Rubbish chicken, literally a thick chunk of it was bone and little meat. Coleslaw is not even a slaw, it was dried minced carrot and cabbage, disgusting. They are cheap with the sauce. Overall wont be back here for jerk.

★★★
December 21, 2018

When their food is fresh its tasty and good, but I think sometimes they serve leftover food that does not taste good. there is always one person serving, so when its busy service can be really slow

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2018

Great food, great prices, curry beef, jerk chicken, coco bread sandwiches, daily specials, you got some good choices here and the servings are enough to fill a big belly

★★
December 21, 2018

Stew beef is way overpriced for the amount of actual beef that you do get the jerk pork is good though

December 21, 2018

I found hair in my food wrapped around meat and to make matters worse the meat was not cooked. I want to rate this a ZERO

Local Guide
December 21, 2018

The worst west indian food EVER! I cant believe I purchased from here since it was pretty nasty looking but it was late and the options in the area were limited. The meat is barely seasoned, dry and TASTELESS. I swear its just mystery meat with sauce...possibly with a side of roach.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2017

Has best sauce.

December 21, 2017

Ordered from Ubereats two hours before closing. Ordered the oxtail...zero flavour. Rice...stale. Friend order curry chicken...thank God the curry powder was strong but again every damn thing was STALE. Although UberEats rectified everything. I was so upset that I will never order from this place again. Sorry not sorry!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2017

Have been going to the same location for 25 years

Local Guide
December 21, 2017

Just ordered Oxtail, very small portion for the price. It taste nothing like Caribbean food, it tasted more like chinese food. I will never order from this place again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2017

Great food

★★
December 21, 2017

I think this place caters to the local area, it does not taste authentic at all. The oxtail gravy- trash. I ordered the jerk chicken and while the meat was juicy and the rice and peas were fluffy, it did not taste like Jamaican food. I wont be coming back to this place. I assume if like Chinese food and havent had Jamaican food you might like this place but be sure to try some real Jamaican food elsewhere.

Local Guide
December 21, 2017

The chicken was horribly dry and not spicy at all, although I mentioned to make it real spicy. Worst jerk chicken Ive ever had...

December 21, 2017

They got trouble Giving u gravy, almost always gotta eat my rice dry.

★★★★★
December 21, 2017

Cheap and decent portion. You get what you paid for. Burp!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2017

Food was good, but a bit pricey.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2017

Best Jerk in the area with great value! Friendly staff

December 21, 2017

The chicken was dry and cold. Of course it was left over from the night before and was being served the next day lunch.

Local Guide
December 21, 2017

Maybe if you ve never had real Caribbean food you will like this but it s very mediocre nothing special and almost tasteless in comparison. Only positive thing is they give big portions but doesn t really matter when you don t like what you re eating

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2016

Not hot enough