DI BIG JERK GAINESVILLE – Caribbean
Jamaican cooking on West University Avenue, a short walk from campus. Half a pound of jerk chicken lands with rice and peas, island slaw, plantains and festival; oxtail is slow-cooked until it gives way; escovitch fish comes fried gold after a spiced vinegar marinade. Fire grill wings are marinated, smoked, fried, then twice-grilled. Midweek the specials rotate: curry chicken Tuesday, curry goat Wednesday, brown stew chicken Thursday. Burgers get the same treatment, from a nine-ounce Bredren to a Hawaiian with pineapple slaw and jerk fries. Vegan tacos, tofu bowls, Beyond patties. Fresh sorrel, carrot juice and pineapple ginger poured alongside.
619 W UNIVERSITY AVE, GAINESVILLE, FL, 32601 9544151109 https://www.orderdibigjerk.com/0Cuisine: Caribbean
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at DI BIG JERK GAINESVILLE
Dairy-Free at DI BIG JERK GAINESVILLE
DI BIG JERK GAINESVILLE in Gainesville has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Festival (3) and Beef Patty. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at DI BIG JERK GAINESVILLE
DI BIG JERK GAINESVILLE in Gainesville has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Beef Patty. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at DI BIG JERK GAINESVILLE
DI BIG JERK GAINESVILLE in Gainesville has 19 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Killa Quesadilla, Vegan Tacos and Jerk Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at DI BIG JERK GAINESVILLE
DI BIG JERK GAINESVILLE in Gainesville has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Carrot Juice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at DI BIG JERK GAINESVILLE
DI BIG JERK GAINESVILLE in Gainesville has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Beef Patty, Carrot Juice and Kids Grilled Chicken. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at DI BIG JERK GAINESVILLE
DI BIG JERK GAINESVILLE in Gainesville has 16 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegan Tacos, Jerk Fries and Beyond Veggie Burger. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at DI BIG JERK GAINESVILLE
DI BIG JERK GAINESVILLE in Gainesville has 18 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Killa Quesadilla, Vegan Tacos and Jerk Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at DI BIG JERK GAINESVILLE
DI BIG JERK GAINESVILLE in Gainesville has 6 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegan Tacos, Curry Chicken (Dinner) and Carrot Juice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at DI BIG JERK GAINESVILLE
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Rice Bowl | 111.3 g | 59.8 g |
| Beyond Veggie Burger | 76.1 g | 17.7 g |
| Kids Chicken Tenders | 85.4 g | 17 g |
| Chicken Tenders | 9.2 g | 15.2 g |
| Curry Chicken (Dinner) | 44.5 g | 10.8 g |
| Beef Patty | 10.2 g | 10.7 g |
| Vegan Rice Bowl | 47 g | 9.8 g |
| Jerk Fries | 6.2 g | 6.9 g |
| Vegan Tacos | 7.2 g | 4.9 g |
| Rice | 44 g | 4.3 g |
| Kids Grilled Chicken | 16.3 g | 4.2 g |
| Vegan Quesadillas | 31.5 g | 2.8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Lunch Specialties
Available Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Di Big O Jerk Chicken (Lunch) - $14.5: Half-pound of jerk chicken, rice & peas, Island slaw, plantains, and festival Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Chicken (Lunch Special) - $14.5: Curry chicken, rice & peas, Island slaw or steamed cabbage, and plantains Available at: lunch
- Brown Stew Chicken (Lunch Special) - $14.5: Slow-cooked chicken in savory sauce, rice & peas, Island slaw or steamed cabbage, and plantains Available at: dinner, lunch
Tacos & Wraps
- Di Angry Taco - $14.5: Jerk protein in flour tortillas, Island slaw, and mango salsa Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Jerk Wrap - $17: Spring mix, sorrel vinaigrette, cucumber, mango salsa, tortilla Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Killa Quesadilla - $17: Mozzarella, provolone, sautéed veggies, jerk sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Specialties
- Curry Chicken (Dinner) - $17: Curry chicken, rice & peas, Island slaw or steamed cabbage, and plantains Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- Curry Goat - $22: Aromatic spiced goat, rice & peas, Island slaw or steamed cabbage, and plantains
- Brown Stew Chicken (Dinner) - $17: Slow-cooked chicken in savory sauce, rice & peas, Island slaw or steamed cabbage, and plantains
- Di Big O Jerk Chicken - $18: Half-pound jerk chicken, rice & peas, Island slaw, plantains, and festival
- Oxtail - $30: Slow-cooked oxtail in savory sauce
- Escovitch Fish - $22: Fried fish marinated in spicy vinegar, rice & peas, Island slaw or steamed cabbage, and festival
- Fire Grill Wings - $19.5: Marinated, smoked, fried, and twice-grilled wings, served with festival
- Coo Coo Coconut Shrimp - $18: Coconut-dusted shrimp, pineapple honey mustard jerk sauce, mango salsa, jerk fries Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Big Cluckin Salad - $15: Jerk chicken or shrimp, mixed greens, sorrel vinaigrette, mango salsa
- Jammin Egg Roll - $12: Jerk chicken or shrimp, corn, black beans, cabbage, cheese, dipping sauce
- Rice Bowl - $17: Rice, jerk chicken or shrimp, mixed veggies, pineapple honey mustard, jerk sauté Dietary tags: Low-Fat, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly
Burgers & More
- Screamin Sliders - $16: Three mini jerk burgers, Kola Champagne onions
- Bullet Bacon Cheeseburger - $17: Jerk burger, turkey bacon, American cheese, jerk sauce, fries
- Loaded Cheeseburger - $17: Dry rub burger, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, mayo, mustard, jerk sauce
- Hawaiian Island Burger - $17: Angus beef, turkey bacon, pineapple slaw, pineapple mustard, jerk fries
- Bredren Burger - $17: 9oz jerk burger, side included
- Chicken Pon Bun - $17: Chicken breast, kaiser roll, slaw, pineapple, pineapple mustard
- My Philly - $17: Beef or jerk chicken, mushrooms, onions, sweet peppers, cheese blend
- Di Big Jerk Dog - $17: Ten-inch beef hot dog, festival bun, jerk sauce, mango salsa, jerk fries
- Chicken Tenders - $16: Hand-breaded chicken tenders, pineapple honey mustard, jerk fries
- Mahi Sandwich - $22: Jerk or blackened mahi fillet, kaiser roll, slaw, jerk sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic
Vegan / Vegetarian
- Vegan Rice Bowl - $17: Mushrooms, onions, peppers, squash, zucchini, jerk sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Vegan Quesadillas - $17: Vegan cheese, roasted corn, mushrooms, peppers, onions, jerk sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
- Vegan Tacos - $17: Three soft tacos, seasoned tofu or tempeh, slaw, pineapple salsa, onions, mushrooms, peppers, roasted corn, mango salsa Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Beyond Veggie Burger - $19.5: Beyond burger, Kola Champagne onions, Island slaw, jerk sauce, jerk fries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Little Pickney's
- Kids Jerk Burger - $8.5
- Kids Grilled Chicken - $8.5 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Kids Chicken Tenders - $8.5
Add-Ons
- Rice - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Jerk Mac n Cheese - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Plantains - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Homemade Island Slaw - $6 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Jerk Fries - $8.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Coco Bread - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Festival (3) - $6 Dietary tags: Dairy-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Patty - $4: Mild or spicy Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Beverages
- Soda - $4: Coke, Coke Zero, or Sprite
- Bottled Water - $4
- Jamaican Soda - $4: Tropical Rhythms, Kola Champagne, Fruit Punch, or Pineapple Guava Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Fresh Made Sorrel - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Pineapple Ginger - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Carrot Juice - $6 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Fresh Mixed Berry Lemonade - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Passion Fruit Lemonade - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
Frequently Asked Questions about DI BIG JERK GAINESVILLE
- Is DI BIG JERK GAINESVILLE dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. DI BIG JERK GAINESVILLE has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Festival (3) and Beef Patty.
- What can I eat at DI BIG JERK GAINESVILLE on a dairy-free diet?
- Festival (3) and Beef Patty carry the dairy-free tag, out of 2 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does DI BIG JERK GAINESVILLE have vegan options?
- Yes. 16 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Vegan Tacos and Jerk Fries.
- Is DI BIG JERK GAINESVILLE gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at DI BIG JERK GAINESVILLE?
- Rice Bowl, at roughly 59.8g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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