GRUBAHOLICS

20ft

Carribean (jamaican)

indoors

Grubaholics has carved out a loyal following in Philadelphia with its bold, flavor-packed Jamaican-inspired eats served fresh from their custom-built food trailer. The menu is a celebration of rich island flavors and comforting street food classics, featuring crowd favorites like braised oxtail with butter beans, slow-marinated curry goat, and crispy butterfly shrimp. But the undeniable star of the show is the Jerk Chicken Cheesesteak—a mouthwatering fusion of tender jerk-marinated chicken breast, Pepper Jack cheese, and a drizzle of their signature jerk sauce, all tucked into a fresh Italian roll. This inventive twist on a Philly icon has earned Grubaholics a spot at the top of the city’s must-try list, whether you’re grabbing a quick lunch or booking them for your next event.

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Meet thomas and natalie

Thomas and Natalie Smith are the heart and soul behind Grubaholics. After leaving their careers as postal workers, the couple dove headfirst into the food truck world, channeling Natalie’s Jamaican culinary heritage into a vibrant menu that reflects both tradition and creativity. Their dedication to quality, bold flavors, and genuine hospitality has transformed Grubaholics from a passion project into one of Philadelphia’s most beloved mobile kitchens.

menu

main dishes

  • Jerk Chicken Cheesesteak

    Our signature sandwich made with fresh chicken breasts, marinated in our jerk herbs and spices chopped and served with pepper jack cheese and our signature jerk sauce on an Italian roll

  • Original Philly Cheesesteak

    Thinly sliced beef topped with onions, peppers and cheese.

  • Curry Chicken Cheesesteak

    Fresh chicken breasts, marinated in our curry herbs and spices, chopped and served with pepper jack cheese on an Italian roll.

  • Pulled Jerk Chicken Sliders

    Our signature pulled jerk chicken cooked with scallions, cilantro and onions and sauced with our signature jerk sauce and a special pineapple-habanero glaze. Served on two toasted garlicky sesame seeded slider rolls.

  • Twerkin' Island Wings

    Fried wingettes tossed in our 'Twerkin' Island sauce and garnished with chopped scallions and cilantro.

  • Braised Oxtail

    Perfectly seasoned, tender, fall of the bone oxtail with butter beans.

  • Curry Goat

    Fresh goat meat, marinated in our curry herbs and spices cooked until it's fall of the bone tender with diced potatoes and bell peppers.

  • Jerk Salmon Sliders

    Our jerk salmon sandwiched with mango salsa and scallions. Served on two toasted garlicky sesame seeded slider rolls.

  • Black Tiger Jerk-Curry Shrimp

    Colossal size black tiger shrimp sautéed in our jerk-curry seasonings and served with roasted bell peppers.

  • Jerk Salmon

    Fresh wild caught salmon, marinated in our jerk herbs and spices, smoked over pimento wood, topped off with our signature jerk sauce and garnished with chopped scallions and cilantro.

  • Brown Stewed Chicken

    Fresh chicken, marinated in our special seasonings, slow cooked to perfection with mixed vegetables.

  • Curry Chicken

    Fresh chicken, marinated in our curry herbs and spices, slow cooked to perfection and served with potatoes and onions.

  • Authentic Jerk Chicken

    Fresh chicken leg quarters, marinated with our jerk herbs and spices for 48 hours, smoked over pimento wood and served with our signature jerk sauce.

  • Authentic Jerk Wings

    Fresh chicken wings, marinated with our jerk herbs and spices for 48 hours, Grilled over pimento wood and served with our signature jerk sauce.

  • Jamaican pepper steak

    Hand cut Top round beef steak marinated with our special herbs and spices mixed with Onions and peppers.

  • Breaded Butterfly shrimp and fries basket

    Breaded shrimp deep fried to perfection with old bay thick cut fries.

  • Gourmet beef hotdog

    1/4 pound Nathan's all beef hotdog We'll bring all the fixings.

  • Angus Burgers

    100% Angus Beef on brioche bun with all the fixings bacon, cheese condiments etc.

  • Rasta Pasta Chicken and Shrimp Alfredo

    Our spin on traditional pasta dish. Jamaican herbs and spices with added delicious spinach ,chicken and shrimp.

  • Tacos

    Jerk chicken, Curry chicken, Beef, Shrimp or Chorizo Served on a flour tortilla with shredded cheeses and fresh cut lettuce, tomatoes, onions, Pico de Gallo and sour cream.(Mango salsa is recommended for the Jerk Chicken tacos instead of Pico De Gallo)

  • Shrimp pon di stik

    Choose from our famous Jerk chicken or Jumbo Shrimp flame grilled to perfection. Served on a skewer with a side of our signature jerk sauce.

  • Jammin' Jerk Chicken Nachos

    Heaping pile of nachos topped with pepper jack cheese sauce, our famous jerk chicken, sliced jalapenos, mango salsa, and our signature jerk sauce.

  • Jammin' Beef Nachos

    Heaping pile of nachos topped with nacho cheese sauce, lean ground beef, sliced jalapenos, and Pico De Gallo.

gourmet sides

  • Rice and Peas (Red Beans) (V)

    Long grain white rice, cooked with red kidney beans, coconut milk and our special seasonings.

  • Steamed Cabbage (V)

    Fresh cabbage, chopped and steamed with sautéed carrots, red onions, scallions, and thyme and seasoned with our special seasonings.

  • Balsamic Tomatoes (V)

    Tomato wedges, onions, and cilantro seasoned just right and tossed in a delicious balsamic vinaigrette dressing.

  • Sweet Plantains (V)

    Sliced plantains at its sweetest stage lightly fried in unsalted butter.

  • Baked Mac n' Cheese (V)

    Cavatappi noodles, smothered in our homemade 7-cheese sauce baked to gooey perfection.

  • *Lobster Mac n' Cheese*

    Our famous Mac n' Cheese LOADED with succulent Maine lobster.

  • Jerk Chicken Mac n' Cheese

    Our famous Mac n' Cheese topped with our authentic pulled jerk chicken and signature jerk sauce and garnished with scallions and cilantro.

  • Lump Crab Mac n' Cheese

    Our famous Mac n' Cheese loaded with lump crabmeat and sprinkled with Old Bay seasoning.

  • Fresh Cut Fries (V)

    Fresh peeled Idaho Potatoes cut skin on thick, deep fried to golden goodness.

  • Sweet Yams (V)

    Fresh sweet potato, baked with sliced pineapple and fresh ground cinnamon and nutmeg.

  • Vegetable Medley (V)

    Sautéed blend of broccoli, red peppers, carrots, wax beans, green beans, and yellow carrots in garlic butter.

  • All American Potato Salad (V)

    A delicious combination of diced potatoes, boiled egg, chopped celery, mayonnaise and yellow mustard. Served chilled.

  • Jerk Chicken Cheese Fries

    Our fresh fries, covered with our authentic pulled jerk chicken and Cheez Whiz, drizzled with our signature jerk sauce and finished off with chopped scallions and cilantro

  • Lump Crab Cheese Fries

    Our fresh fries, covered with cheese, Lump crab meat and Old Bay seasoning.

  • White Rice

    steamed to perfection whole grain rice

  • Baked Bacon Mac and Cheese

    7 Cheese baked mac and cheese with hickory smoked real bacon

salads

  • GARDEN SALAD

  • CESAR SALAD

desserts

  • Top Shelf Rum Cake

    Our signature homemade rum cake made with real top shelf Jamaican Rum and walnuts.

  • Cookie Tray

    Assorted cookie tray

  • Italian water ice

    Various flavors available.

  • Cotton Candy

    Various flavors available.

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