Jamaican Restaurants in Evanston, IL

Compare Jamaican restaurants in Evanston

1 of the 3 places in Evanston publish their opening hours; none of those open on Sundays, and none stay open past 10 PM.

For comparison, across Illinois the typical weekday runs from 10:00 AM to 9:30 PM, and 91% of places open on Sundays.

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Latin American and Caribbean restaurants bring together dozens of national cuisines: Cuban sandwiches and ropa vieja, Puerto Rican mofongo, Peruvian ceviche and lomo saltado, Colombian and Venezuelan arepas, Salvadoran pupusas, Brazilian churrasco, Jamaican jerk and Haitian griot. Many are family-run and closely tied to the community around them.

Rice and beans, plantains (sweet maduros or crispy tostones) and slow-cooked meats appear across the region, but seasoning, sauces and techniques differ a lot between countries. Menus often list dishes in Spanish, Portuguese or Creole with short English descriptions – staff are usually glad to explain.

Opening hours

Based on 7 Jamaican restaurants in Illinois with published hours, the typical weekday schedule runs from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM. 71% are open on Sundays, 43% are open seven days a week and 29% stay open until 10 PM or later.

Prices

Across 75 menus from Jamaican restaurants across the US, the median item costs $8.13; half of all priced items fall between $3.99 and $16.50. The most common menu sections are Sides, Breakfast, Beverages, and Drinks.

Services

Of 76 Jamaican restaurants with detailed profiles in our guide: 96% list “dine-in”, 92% list “delivery”, 92% list “good for kids”, 76% list “accepts reservations”, and 74% list “takeaway”.