The Jerk Shack
Caribbean restaurant · North San Antonio Hills
10234 TX-151 Suite 103, San Antonio, TX 78251
Highlights
Jerk chicken, patties, curries, and veggie options served
Jerk chicken, patties, curries, and veggie options served
"Casual, beachside open-air stands reproduce the smoky, spice-forward tradition of jerk cooking: meats and fish are marinated in Scotch bonnet peppers, thyme and allspice and grilled over pimento wood, then served with classic sides like rice and peas or festival for a hands-on, seaside meal rooted in Indigenous and Maroon culinary history." - AFAR
"The shaggy charm of the Jerk Shack’s original, now-shuttered location is certainly missed, but its glossier replacement right near SeaWorld still sets the bar for Texas Caribbean food. Besides the signature jerk dish, there’s crumbly fried chicken, savory beef patties, saucy oxtails, curries, and caramelized plantains. Chef Nicola Blaque serves them alongside a few Southern staples like shrimp and grits and citrusy brown sugar yams — all offered at a more affordable price that made Michelin deem it a Bib Gourmand. The dining room is no-muss, no-fuss, but the menu keeps well for takeout and delivery." - Brandon Watson
"The shaggy charm of the Jerk Shack’s original, now-shuttered location is certainly missed, but its glossier replacement right near SeaWorld still sets the bar for Texas Caribbean food. Besides the signature jerk dish, there’s crumbly fried chicken, savory beef patties, and caramelized plantains. Chef Nicola Blaque serves them alongside a few Southern staples like shrimp and grits and citrusy brown sugar yams. There’s a reason her restaurant was one of Eater’s best new restaurants in 2019." - Brandon Watson
"A San Antonio eatery that earned Eater’s Best New Restaurant recognition in 2019 and is part of the festival’s San Antonio-focused day, represented by chef Nicola Blaque as a staple local offering." - Nadia Chaudhury
"An acclaimed Jamaican restaurant owned by the same restaurateur that was previously recognized as one of Eater’s best new restaurants (2019)." - Nadia Chaudhury
