# Tropical Jerk, Hempstead > Gospel music fills the air, creating a vibrant atmosphere with clean, nicely decorated dining areas. The place draws a crowd seeking authentic Jamaican flavors, especially known for large portions and standout dishes like curry chicken and tender oxtail. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/Tropical-Jerk-Hempstead - Address: 255 Fulton Ave, Hempstead, New York, United States - Phone: +15165055375 - Website: http://tropicaljerk.com/ ## What it is good for - Food — 7.9/10 - Jerk Chicken — 7.8/10 - Curry — 7.5/10 - Oxtail — 5.7/10 ## What people say - "I thought the food was delicious, flavorful, and satisfying." - "You get a lot of food with the oxtail here." - "The Jamaican curry here is out of this world." ## Good to know - Parking can be tricky during business hours. - They give you large portions; small is a medium, medium is a large. - The restaurant maintains a clean atmosphere. - Oxtail is often unavailable; check before ordering. - Expect to pay around $17 for a medium meal. ## 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.