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The Jerk Pit

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9078 Baltimore Ave

College Park, MD 20740

+1 (301) 982-5375

https://myjerkpit.com

The Jerk Pit in College Park, Maryland, brings the vibrant taste of Jamaica to the heart of the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area. Guests enjoy a casual, welcoming atmosphere paired with a menu full of bold Caribbean flavors-from smoky jerk chicken and savory oxtail to spicy beef patties, jerk pork, curry goat, and vegetarian-friendly jerk tofu. Each dish is prepared with authentic island spices, offering a true taste of Jamaica whether you're dining in, grabbing takeout, or ordering catering for a special occasion. With its laid-back vibe, colorful setting, and flavorful menu, The Jerk Pit is the perfect spot to enjoy authentic Jamaican cuisine.

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Reviews

3.0780 reviews

Andrew P.

12/10/2025

I'd consider this a hidden gem honestly, and its standalone location makes it feel like home! It's definitely more visible than it used to be thanks to the fence painted in rasta colors. If you...

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audie m.

11/3/2025

This spot has that true old-school Jamaican charm. You can feel it the moment you pull up to what used to be a house, complete with a drum-style BBQ smoker out front blazing jerk. The flavor is on...

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Keyser S.

9/20/2025

Inside the painted bamboo walls of The Jerk Pit, one encounters not merely food but a dialogue with memory and fire. The jerk pork arrives charred and fragrant, kissed by smoke from a drum pan--an...

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Dinh D.

11/4/2025

I love this place. Honestly one of the best if not the best Jamaican spot in the area. This goes for the flavor and taste. They have good jerk chicken, ox tail, meat patties, rum cake, cabbage and...

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Gabriel C.

12/4/2025

Unsure if it's just because it didn't quite match my tastes, but the jerk salad just disappointing for me. Don't get me wrong, I came because I wanted to try the jerk chicken, but didn't have the...

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