Foodie Finds in Maryville, TN Jamacian Chicken and Cuban Sandwich

I was born a foodie and as such I am always on the look out for new and different foods. I have been know to travel half a day to try a new restaurant or find the perfect hot dog or donut featured on TV. I also love when someone is passionate about the food of their homeland so passionate that they bring it wherever they go and share it with us locals. Such is the case with two of my favorites ; Rocky's Jamaican located at 2162 E. Broadway in Maryville, TN

Rocky came to Maryville after meeting his love when she was vacationing in Jamaica, she returned bring home a husband and the gift of Jerk Chicken to all of us in East Tennessee. Rocky's is a drive through with picnic tables out back. The jerk chicken comes with three sauces; mild ( hot ), medium ( hot enough)and hot ( omg scream for Mommy ). You have been warned.

Rocky's also serves Jamaican B- B-Q, goat curry, beans and rice, plantains and an amazing Cocoa bread. Rocky's is closed on Sundays and open the other six days , closing when they run out of food. Give them a call to 865-233-1065 before driving any distance.

Right down the road is another favorite , The Aroma Café at 2570 E. Broadway , featuring Cuban Food. I had never had an authentic Cuban sandwich before trying my first here. Trying the imitations left me wondering what was the big deal? Then I tried a real Cuban, made on Cuban bread and suddenly I Got It !!! Yum !!!

The Cuban Sandwich comes in small, medium and large. The large is big enough to share. Sandwichs come with a side of black beans and rice. Aroma Café also serves empanadas , sweet or savory, picadillo , Mojo or Cuban Coffee, and Cuban soft drinks. The Aroma Café is open six days a week and closed on Sunday. They also close when they run out of food so again if traveling any distance call ahead at 865-982-4933. Rocky's Jamaican and Aroma Café , both worth the trip to Maryville.