# Jerk It Iz Jamaican Cuisine > Restaurant offers energetic atmosphere with large portions and reasonably priced meals. Menu highlights include juicy jerk chicken and well-seasoned oxtails, though some dishes vary in quality. Location operates late and tends to run out of plantains. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/JerkItIzJamaicanCuisine - Address: 8239 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, Illinois, United States - Phone: +17733224200 - Website: https://jerkitiz.com/menu ## What it is good for - Oxtail — 8/10 - Jerk Chicken — 6.7/10 - Late Night Spot — 6.7/10 - Dinner Spots — 6.4/10 - Food — 6.3/10 ## What people say - "The oxtail here is so tender and juicy." - "The jerk chicken dinner here is extremely spicy." - "I loved that it's a great Late Night Spot because it's open late." ## Good to know - The restaurant closes at midnight, so plan your visit accordingly. - Dinner prices average around $25 per person. - Lunch specials are available from 11 AM to 2 PM. - Expect large portions, making it a good value for the price. - Plantains often run out, so arrive early if you want some. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.