Mr Jerk in Scarborough

Found a staple in the food - be extremely careful! This place is a health & safety risk. Food : 1/5

Food is flavorless.

Hands down best jerk pork in the city. Ive been coming here since I was a child in the 90s. I dont get to come here often nowadays but when I do I always enjoy it.

I checked on Google I found this place. But I was disappointed the rice and beans is overly cooked and doesnt taste fresh so gummy. Sometimes reviews can lie. Iam never coming back.

Ive been coming to this place for years and the last couple times have really let me down I just spent a bunch of money and the food wasnt even salted at all absolutely no flavor before was the same thing last time I said I was not going to go back now Im really not going to go back

The server was really rude today, imagine serving people food with that attitude. It s my first time here and I was really turned off by her attitude that I just left. You can t be dealing with people that are spending their money with such a bad attitude!!!!!!!

I usually order jerk chicken and white rice. Jerk Chicken is extremely good. Prices are reasonable, I always recommend this location for authentic JA food.

Caribbean/Chinese cross over shop that Ive been going to for nearly a decade. One of the first restaurants I went to when I first moved to Toronto. My go to is the 2 meat Jerk Pork and Sweet and Sour Chicken with Rice and Peas/Noodles. There is no where to sit and eat in here mostly a take your food elsewhere to eat. Staff politeness is a mixed bag and dependant on the day sometimes you get the nicest service sometimes the servers are too involved conversation between each other which takes precedent of you as a customer. Getting Jerk Pork pieces still attached to each other even when they cut it up is still a common occurrence after nearly 10 years coming here. The reason I come here is because its is quick and easy and relatively consistent. Definitely would be better if they got branded pop such as Pepsi and Coke

Chicken was dry. Not bad.

Food is always good and customer service is A1

Vegetarian options: Limited vegetarian options. Ie Collalu greens and ackee with salt fish. Dietary restrictions: If call ahead and order ,request dietary restriction ; they can accommodate. Ie. low salt

Worst experience ever vey rude lady we were standing over there for pickup order and she was replying very badly this happened with me for 2 nd time. She doesn t know the customer service. Its a request to the owner of the store to teach customer service to the employee. I can t give minus rating that s why I am giving 1 star otherwise I would have given -10 to this restaurant for the customer service.

Ordered 2 jerk pork meals. Got home and I was given two jerk chicken meals instead. Food was good but not want I wanted.

I hadnt been here in over five years, because of falling food flavor; fate was with me today. Delays created a stop-over in Scarborough, and I had to have something to eat. Please note, I only had the Jerk Chicken Bowl (lunch special); because of this day on Dec 20th; Ive been back two more times, only for that bowl. The food was excellent, the rice and peas with ox-tail gravy had all the flavor needed, and you could still taste the coconut on the back end; 8.5/10. The jerk chicken was as good as I remembered over 25 years ago. The todays cook/chef is kicking up a notch. Great job......

Decent prices, great food! Best oxtail!

All was good.

Always great food!

Best jerk pork in the GTA!

Old dried out chicken

Gotta get the Jerk pork...

This place used to have the best Caribbean food while I was growing up in the area in the 90s. The rice and peas was still the best I ever have had with lots of rosemary and other spices. The chili chicken was flavourful. Sadly, this is no longer the case. Very flat tasting with not a lot of spices, either the rice and peas or the chicken. The quality of the chicken was a bit on the chewy side - not fresh. They get credit though for their portions. The one pictured is a lunch special for under $10 - really hard to get a decent amount of food for under $10 these days.

Food is great.

Order Jerk pork need some seasoning, bland, disappointed. No taste .I tend to stay away from these Caribbean restaurants , need to let the seasoning soak so at least it tasty.

Nice vibes and great food!

Great place. Excellent food.

The jerk pork was absolutely beautiful, very tender. The chicken was tender and wonderful as well. Thank you guys for helping me with my lazy dinner day lol

We get takeout quite often from here, but the last few times the food has been very dry and old tasting. The fried chicken today was not good. It tasted very dry and it looked like they double fried it. The chilli chicken was actually sweet I don t understand. Rice was ok. On the bright side, Beef patty was good. Noodles were good.

Foos so tasteless its a joke. Got food from there twice in the last two weeks. The last was judt to see if it was a one off, but it was actually worst. Never again.

Great takeaway joint. Love the ox tail

Rice and peas was a mush. Hardly any peas n the rice. Pork dry as a bone. They should get s new cook. 2 dinners, cost $44. Awful!! Never going back.

Got the spicy chicken and fish soup omg so yummy and so much flavor definitely will be going back

My favorite spot to get Jerk Pork hand down

Best jerk pork outside of Jamaica. Curry chicken is bomb too! They also sell boxes of Allens beef patties! Add a bag of coco bread and you are set.

A legendary place that my family has been going to for decades. Wishing many more years of good business. The real deal, you have to try it!

I always get their jerk chicken dinner, excellent seasoning and cook. The rice is so flavourful and somehow feels lighter (I believe they use basmati rice). They also have many fish and seafood options and daily specials. Jerk chicken shawarma is a nice treat here but you have to get there early for it as it often sells out. Its a nice busy little spot that often has a line but they are quite efficient and the line goes by quickly. Excellent neighborhood gem everyone must try. Prices are very affordable Parking: Its a busy parking lot but lots of available spaces

Used to have great tasting food, but its obvious that the chef has changed since Covid-19.

In the realm of jerk eateries, finding one that caters to my preference for jerk pork over chicken can be a bit of a quest. Fortunately, this spot not only serves jerk pork but does so with a substantial portion, even in the smaller takeout container. Opting for the smaller combo might be the way to go, as the difference in meat between the small and large doesnt seem significant, while the larger portion offers more rice and peas. Its a matter of personal preference, but for those seeking a meatier experience, the smaller option might be the hidden gem. The coleslaw, however, left me with mixed feelings. A fine blend of grated cabbage and raw carrot, it lacked the usual dressing that elevates this side dish. I initially assumed the coleslaw was part of the meal combo, but to my surprise, the server asked if I wanted it separately, then proceeded to charge me $1.50 for the small round takeout container. The meat is well-seasoned, tender, and the portion sizes are commendable.

Great food at a good price

Don t understand why they re rated below 4 stars. Food is great, prices are even better

This restaurant doesnt even deserve one star. I received zero customer service on my visit last week . Just horrible!!!!!

The food is good but a little pricey!!

Food is good but prices are above average, it s pricey!

I had their Curry chicken with , rice and peas plus spicy beef patty. . Love the patty they have . There curry chicken is really good too cant go wrong with ordering curry chicken late always stay good . They have really good jerk chicken too especially when its freshly made its so good .

Great place the food is great.

Small portions soze

I dream about this Chicken. It is soooooo good. Never disappointed when I come here. Amazing and fresh food, friendly staff. My only wish/change would be to make coleslaw available as a side option.

Outstanding Jerk Pork!!!!!!!!!

The food that I ordered it was terrible, and stinke. I didnt like it. I threw it in garbage.

stuff has no customer service experience some of the most dirtiest looking & attitude they can have. Especially if you ask a question.

8$ for a mini pea soup with 2 pieces of meat is not a deal. Good soup but the price should be cut in half.

I ordered party trays of Oxtail, curry goat, jerk chicken, rice and peas and noodles. A female employee told me I just needed to come on the day of the party and place my order, so I did. The owner was not happy about that but still promised me it will be ready in time for my party. There was no food left over after the party and everyone said it was delicious while going back for seconds. The owner even loaded the food in my car. I will definitely be using them for future parties.

Always good food. Jerk chicken lunch special is the best deal going.

Their jerk chicken is so. Good. Its the taste that I look for when I think of jerk chicken. Ive had jerk chicken from other restaurants that was nice but didnt contain the spices Im used to and just seemed more like braised chicken. But mr. jerks jerk chicken has the taste/spices i expect without being TOO spicy. I also like that its not overly salty. The chicken is also moist in my experience. Id recommend this restaurant. :)

I order the combo 2 special for 20 dollars. It came with oxtail, curry chicken, noname pop and a ton of rice (alot of rice). I have to say for the price its not worth it. They should have reduce the amount of rice and included colsaw or something else. Also given me a name brand pop. No name pop is fine for home not for a business.

Parking: Ample parking. The jerk pork w rice n peas is really good. They sell out a lot so people like their dishes.

Best food

Dont know about the best, but if you want to try the worst jerk chicken. This is your place. Food is disgusting in every possible way, for $12 you get dried up stale jerk chicken (2 extra small piece) by paying extra you get dried stale coleslaw, the worst you can ever have. If you value your money, and your taste buds PLEASE DONT GO HERE. My life s worst place to get jerk chicken. HORRIBLE FOOD. PS- even my dog rejected the food LOL.

They were training a new guy, and wow! The portions got really small. Not going back, good food but not worth it anymore!

Jerk pork dinner is great!

I just love this place! Good food always hot n delicious! Employees are fantastic. Awesome Jamaican food! I drop in every time I go to TO or need a change!

Mr. Jerk had its original feel on the food now it is more Chinese dishes, but still the best in Scarborough running for over 25 years in the same location. A bit more pricey now than before. Plenty of parking and take out only.

Good food, nice prices , close way too early

Your nuts if you dont go get some

Honestly I ve tried a lot of West Indian places in the east, but I think these guys probably have the best beef patties hands down!

Mr. Jerk is one of my favorite jamaican foods that u can simply cant get without if your going to Scarborough.. One of the best for oxtail, jerky pork/chicken, goat/chicken curry, breads and most esp. jamaican beef patties.... try it and you will definitely will love it!

Wasnt able to try my food. Cancelled my order due to the lack of respect and the poor service I received from this self hating women. I suggest the owners to terminate this bleached faced employee. She is unprofessional, rude and very disrespectful to customers. The lack of love she has for herself is shown in the level of service she provides to customers. The young Jamaican man very professional. He answered all our questions about the menu. Im sorry you have to work with someone like that. I was grateful for his help. Gave him his gratuity then cancelled my order.

Me and my buddy were working in the area so we order food from this place worst experience ever... We each ordered a half chicken dinner expecting a full meal and all we got was dry chicken and a little bit for coleslaw. What kind of fail Caribbean restaurant doesnt serve rice with there chicken... never ordering from here again.

Great place for yummy food great prices they have different lunch specials and dinner specials. My favourite is the chilli chicken!!!!

I have order pepper chicken with noodles just now for lunch The noodles was dry as hell The chicken was like stones u literally break a glass ( I think the chicken was cooked 2 days ago ) I AM A COOK TOO the pepper way too too much I am on the washroom right now smells like hell I think I am getting sick after eating from here please i pay money not good

Cant beat the price of the lunch special and the portion size. Delicious jerk

12.99cad before tax for just chicken and rice? Not even Cole slaw? Jerk pork is dry. And unfriendly server too. Totally not worth it.

Love them, great food and service.

Jerk pork sandwich was good. Soup hardly had any broth but tasted good. They have a good selection of food here. Chinese food and Jamaican food.

Good tasting food.

Jerk pork was tough/dry and tasteless

Food is awesome

Got some food here from uber eats. BBQ chicken was a little soggy but it tasted good. And the portion isnt that big either. But overall decent tasting food.

If you ordered in advance, go straight to the cashier. The chicken curry roti is big. Everything was tasty. Its fast-food take out style, so you dont really need to order in advance.

Scarborough classic

The staff are very friendly and helpful. Jerk Pork makes me happy as a pig in....

I was very disappointed with the service here. I try my best to support local black businesses but its very difficult when the workers show ZERO respect for how they earn their money. I visited this store yesterday and ordered 2 jerk chicken dinners. I had to repeat myself 3 TIMES to the girl with super long blue fingernails. I then realized that shes on a personal call. Then once she served my food she asked me if i wanted anything else, i told her 2 pineapple soda which i also had to repeat 3 TIMES and even ahowed her with my 2 fingers as i know shes really not hearing me as shes on her personal call. Mr Jerk pls teach your employees some customer service. Its is also UNHYGIENIC to be serving food with those nails.

Food always great; however, patties could be cooked more

We got food from Mr. Jerk and it was amazing. The best Jerk we have ever had. Portions are huge. We will buy again 100% prices are very good too. We bought from Morningside location.

Great food and amazing customer service.

Bad customer service

The jerk pork was the best today bought it by the pound

Food is always hot and tasty

Found a piece of hair in my food:(. Workers lack good customer service

OMG delish!!!! If you havent tried this place yet, you are missing out!!

Good food. why not 5 stars? the customer service of a select few servers is absolutely awful. rude, stink attitude (eye rolls, shaking head), unfriendly, not courteous, miserable, negative body language, no pride in their work.....the list is endless. if you dont like your job...find something else! its not rocket science. you shouldnt be in customer service dealing with ppl on a daily basis. hope the owner is reading a lot of these reviews of ppl who feel the same way.

Decent food but not worth the price.

I ordered a 1/4 Jerk Chicken. When I walked out I realized I was just given unseasoned seared/oven cooked chicken. I walked back in and requested a sauce or seasoning. The person who served me exclaimed you didnt ask for any sauce, while the employee at the cash kindly added some sauce to it. The base chicken does not have any rub seasonings one would expect from Jerk (allspice, thyme, brown sugar etc etc), and the sauce provided did not have any pepper heat, whether scotch bonnet, cayenne, wiri or chili. One piece of chicken was soft and tender, the other rock hard and inedible. This leads me to believe there is no advance brining/marinating. I only ate here because I was in the area, and was shown a very low standard of Jamaican cuisine. Also, since it was because it was later in the day, the food had been sitting out for too long, and had not kept at a safe temperature. Probably a better bet for a lunch take-out as the food would be fresh, but I personally wouldnt go back.

I stopped eating here a while ago because one of the ladies was rude to me. Moreover, the rice was stale and they didn t put any utensils in my bag when I went back they gave me more attitude. Do better.

Ordered 2 curry goat meals. The meal absent any authentic flavor. The meat is not prep properly, fatty, meat with lots of fat on it, meat with lots of bone, and absolutely no flavor. More like curry water. $40 dollars wasted. Never again. I will eat elsewhere.

Food is great, this is always one of my top options to get jerk chicken or ox tail.

Twenty years of coming to this place. Ive been to more Jamaican restaurants than I can count and the food here is consistently great!

Love the jerk pork on rice.

legit

Foods good and filling, prices are cheap

First time I tried Mr. Jerk it I ordered 2 patties (one of my favorite), ox tail (very good). The second time I came back I Ordered half a Jerk Chicken was somewhat dry, not enough sauce. Good service.

Never went in

Good food, good service. The portions are ample! Its one of only a few in my rotation.

Food was good but very overpriced

Really good and tasty and amount is good

Hinden treasure in Scarborough

disgusting food, not worth any more words

I rarely give places five stars but this place is special. My favourite thing to order is jerk pork on peas and rice with extra oxtail gravy. No other place does it better in my opinion!

I just had the jerk pork dinner. It was absolutely gorgeous. Tender meat, really tasty rice & peas and rich oxtail gravy. So so good! My only disappointment was that it arrived without coleslaw. The picture of the dinner on the website had coleslaw with it.

That jerk chicken lunch special is good enough to make a grown man cry.

The absolute best oxtail gravy anywhere, drove from Stoney Creek to Scarborough just for the jerk pork dinner with extra oxtail gravy, YUM

best oxtail in canada

Excellent food, recommended.

The Jerk Pork is amazing

Oxtail is my favorite here!!!

Needs to know what kind of animal they use to make curry goat.. Strongly dont think its goat..

Always a great experience

Good food

Good breakfast.

Food is mediocre at best

Yummy lunch special. Im hungry for it right now!

My less pale skinned friends always get food that isnt dry, old, cold, bony or mostly fat. Plus they actually speak to them. Ill still eat the food if they order but I wiil not be going back.

The Jerk chicken is bland and super dry . Do not buy from here .

Expensive but worth it. You get what you pay for.

Great food.

Always good food.

Best pork ever! Any location its alway good

Very fast service and nice people serving the food.

Caribbean food

Your typical MR jerk

Good for jerk pork.

Best value! Best flavour!

Not much clean and rude staff

Best jerk pork delicious

my ackee and rice spot this. real jamaican food here

This spot is great! Good rates, large dishes and the staff members are regularly kind.

Staple in the community but mediocre to good.

Excellent food

Great food always full

Friendly service, good specials, great food.

They have helped cater a couple of our events and everyone loved the food. The jerk wings are our favourite! Great customer service :)

Went there and ordered a large rice and peas. The lady gave me an incredibly generous portion of rice and peas followed by some delicious curry chicken gravy. All for roughly 5 dollars! Will definitely come back for seconds. Thanks again

Family owned business with Caribbean fusion food. The service and food is delicious as they offer a variety of options.

Jerk chicken was good.

Stew beef and sweet and sour chicken here is delicious

Huge portion sizes...servers are funny and nice