### [The Jerk Shack](https://urbanfolk.io/listing/the-jerk-shack/)

**Published:** June 15, 2025
**Author:** Urban Folk Staff

**Content:**

After graduating Culinary Institute of America Chef Nicola spent a few years honing her skills as a private chef. Chef Nicola adore making food to every order. This may take awhile however it’s a fair trade for a perfectly made dish just for you. Our Oxtails, and Goat a braised over 12 hours and our Chicken, and Pork are brined for over 48 hours. We have a limited supply on protein but it’s what sets us apart.

After serving 10 years Army with 4 deployments earning a Combat Action badge Chef Nicola traded her boots for nonslip kitchen shoes and hit restart at World Renowned Culinary Institute of America. Shortly after graduation she opened a catering business “Chef Nicola Blaque” then opened The Jerk Shack May 11 2018. Since then it’s been sale out crowds serving up great food from her home town in Jamaica.

Year Established: 2018

**Categories:** Restaurants

**Features:** Private lot parking, Accepts Credit Cards, Street Parking, Accepts Android Pay, Bike Parking, Free Wi-Fi, Wheelchair Accessible, Offers Military Discount, Offers Delivery, Offers Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Good For Kids, Offers Catering, Compostable containers available, Vegan Options, Good for Groups, Casual, Moderate Noise, Dogs Allowed, Limited Vegetarian Options, Waiter Service, Good for Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

**Regions:** Texas

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