Tru Jamaica Restaurant – Caribbean
Tru Jamaica Restaurant captures the vibrant spirit of the islands through the smoky aroma of jerk spices and the golden, flaky perfection of traditional patties tucked into pillowy coco bread. Guests are invited to savor the soul-warming heat of tender goat or succulent shrimp bathed in rich, aromatic curry, creating a culinary escape that celebrates the bold, authentic flavors of Jamaican heritage.
937, Taylor Street, Waco, TX, 76704 https://www.trujamaica.com/0Cuisine: Caribbean
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Tru Jamaica Restaurant
Dairy-Free at Tru Jamaica Restaurant
Tru Jamaica Restaurant in Waco has 17 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Curried Vegetables Entree, Side of Rasta Pasta and Rasta Pasta. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Tru Jamaica Restaurant
Tru Jamaica Restaurant in Waco has 8 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Plantains, Side of Curry Goat and Side of Jerk Shrimp. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Tru Jamaica Restaurant
Tru Jamaica Restaurant in Waco has 24 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Curried Vegetables Entree, Side of Rasta Pasta and Rasta Pasta. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Tru Jamaica Restaurant
Tru Jamaica Restaurant in Waco has 6 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side of Jerk Breast, Side of Pork Chop and Jerk Chicken Entree. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Tru Jamaica Restaurant
Tru Jamaica Restaurant in Waco has 4 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side of Pork Chop, Side of Red Snapper and Side of Curry Chicken. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Tru Jamaica Restaurant
Tru Jamaica Restaurant in Waco has 7 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side of Pork Chop, Fries and Side of Red Snapper. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Tru Jamaica Restaurant
Tru Jamaica Restaurant in Waco has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side of Red Snapper and Side of Curry Chicken. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Tru Jamaica Restaurant
Tru Jamaica Restaurant in Waco has 18 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Curried Vegetables Entree, Side of Rasta Pasta and Rasta Pasta. 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 Tru Jamaica Restaurant
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Curry Chicken Entree | 19.7 g | 24.3 g |
| Rum Cake | 12.4 g | 21 g |
| Side of Jerk Breast | 0 g | 20.2 g |
| Ginger Beer | 61.3 g | 18.9 g |
| Side of Red Snapper | 0 g | 18.4 g |
| Side of Pork Chop | 0 g | 15.8 g |
| Curried Vegetables Entree | 41.2 g | 13.1 g |
| Steamed Veggies Entree | 41.2 g | 13.1 g |
| Jerk Chicken Entree | 3.7 g | 12.8 g |
| Side of Curry Chicken | 2.9 g | 9.1 g |
| Family Meal Deal | 24 g | 6.5 g |
| Side of Jerk Rice | 54.7 g | 5.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Beef Patties - $4.25: Flaky Jamaican meat patty filled with ground beef onion, garlic, scotch bonnet pepper and a slew of aromatic herbs. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Chicken Patties - $4.25: Flaky Jamaican meat patty filled with curry chicken, onion, garlic, scotch bonnet pepper, potato and a slew of aromatic herbs. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Patties - $4.25: Flaky Jamaican veggie patty filled with cabbage carrots, broccoli, corn, celery and onions with the same great herbs and seasonings Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coco Bread - $2.25: Traditional Jamaican soft bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Curried Vegetables Entree - $14.5: Cabbage, carrots, green peppers, spring onions and onions cooked with Jamaican curry. Served on a bed of coconut rice & peas, and fried plantains. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Chicken Entree - $16.5: Small pieces of skinless chicken seasoned and cooked with Jamaican Curry. Served on a bed of coconut rice with peas, coleslaw or steamed veggies and fried plantains. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Goat Entree - $20.5: Goat marinated and stewed in Jamaican Curry. Served on a bed of coconut rice with peas, with coleslaw or steamed veggies and fried plantains. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Shrimp Entree - $16.5: Shrimp simmered in rich and flavorful Jamaican Curry. Served on a bed of coconut rice with peas, coleslaw or steamed veggies and fried plantains. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Chicken Entree - $16.5: Jerk spiced Chicken (2 drums and a thigh) on a bed of coconut rice & peas, coleslaw or steamed veggies, and fried plantains. Served with homemade Jerk BBQ Sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk N’ Fries - $14.5: Jerk spiced Chicken on a bed of lightly seasoned French fries. Served with homemade Jerk BBQ Sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oxtails Entree - $22.5: Oxtail slowly stewed with herbs, spices and butter beans. Served on a bed of coconut rice with peas, coleslaw or steamed veggies and fried plantains. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Veggies Entree - $13.5: Cabbage, Carrots, Green Peppers, Spring Onions and Onions cooked with Jamaican Seasonings. Served on a bed of coconut rice & peas, and fried plantains. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Breast - $16.5: Jerk spiced Chicken Breast Served on a bed of coconut rice with peas, coleslaw or steamed veggies, and fried plantains. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Pork Chop - $16.5: Jerk spiced Pork Chop (center cut) on a bed of coconut rice with peas, steamed cabbage, carrots, green peppers with onions, and fried plantains. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Shrimp - $16.5: Shrimp simmered in Jamaican Jerk Seasoning. Served on a bed of coconut rice with peas, coleslaw or steamed veggies and fried plantains. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Red Snapper - $21.5: Escovitched Red Snapper Fish. Served with a spicy vinaigrette sauce with carrots, bell peppers and onions. Served on a bed of coconut rice with peas, coleslaw or steamed veggies and fried plantains. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Rice Entree - $14.5: Coconut rice & peas with a hint of jerk spices, steamed veggies, and fried plantains. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Family Meal Deal - $54: Jamaican seasoned meat served with coconut rice with peas, steamed cabbage, carrots, green peppers with onions and fried plantains. Feeds 4-5 people. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Rasta Pasta - $13.5: Penne pasta smothered in jerk sauce with bell peppers, carrots, green onions and spinach. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Plantains - $4.25: Fried sweet plantains Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side of Rasta Pasta - $4.25: Small portion of Rasta Pasta Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side of Rice & Peas - $4.25: Coconut rice and kidney beans Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fries - $4.25: Lightly seasoned French fries Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side of Jerk Rice - $5.25: Rice with jerk seasoning Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk BBQ Sauce - $0.5: Homemade Jerk BBQ Sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Jamaican Hot Sauce - $0.5: Spicy Jamaican hot sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free
Sides of Meat
- Side of Jerk Chicken - $12: A la carte jerk chicken Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side of Curry Chicken - $12: A la carte curry chicken Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side of Curry Shrimp - $12: A la carte curry shrimp Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side of Jerk Breast - $12: A la carte jerk chicken breast Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side of Jerk Shrimp - $12: A la carte jerk shrimp Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side of Oxtail - $17: A la carte stewed oxtail Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side of Pork Chop - $12: A la carte jerk pork chop Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side of Red Snapper - $16: A la carte red snapper Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side of Curry Goat - $14: A la carte curry goat Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Carrot Cake - $6.25: Traditional carrot cake slice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Rum Cake - $6.25: Jamaican rum cake slice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Fresh Drink: Sorrel & Ginger - $6.25: Traditional Jamaican sorrel drink with ginger Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Fresh Drink: Pineapple & Ginger - $6.25: Freshly prepared pineapple and ginger drink Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Ginger Beer - $4.25: Non-alcoholic bold and spicy beverage made from fresh ginger root.
- D&G Pineapple - $4.25: Jamaican pineapple bottled soft drink Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Pink Grapefruit Ting - $4.25: Pink sparkling grapefruit-flavored drink Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Ting - $4.25: Green sparkling grapefruit-flavored drink Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Kola Champagne - $4.28: Jamaican Kola Champagne soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Cream Soda - $4.25: Cream soda beverage Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Sweet Tea - $2.25: Iced sweet tea
- Dr. Pepper - $2.25: Dr. Pepper soda
- Bottled Water - $2: Purified bottled water
Frequently Asked Questions about Tru Jamaica Restaurant
- Is Tru Jamaica Restaurant dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Tru Jamaica Restaurant has 17 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Curried Vegetables Entree, Side of Rasta Pasta and Rasta Pasta.
- What can I eat at Tru Jamaica Restaurant on a dairy-free diet?
- Curried Vegetables Entree, Side of Rasta Pasta and Rasta Pasta carry the dairy-free tag, out of 17 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Tru Jamaica Restaurant have vegan options?
- Yes. 18 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Curried Vegetables Entree and Side of Rasta Pasta.
- Is Tru Jamaica Restaurant gluten-free?
- 8 dishes are 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 Tru Jamaica Restaurant?
- Curry Chicken Entree, at roughly 24.3g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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