This was our first time visiting and the food was amazing, as was the service. I had the Tilapia and it's possibly the best fish I have ever had! I spent a summer in Puerto Rico in college and this experience brought back some great memories. We will be back!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Golden Fried Tilapia with Plantain & Rice, Quarter Chicken with Rice or Plantain Fries
Mishael Pullian
The Jerk Chicken was cooked in a tasty stew. The additional sauces they provide truly bring the meal together really well. Will definitely be going back to other dishes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lois Rustenholtz
This is some of the best food I’ve had anywhere in Michigan, plus the staff are incredibly welcoming. It’s a wonderful experience every time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Quarter Chicken with Rice or Fries
Simply_j H
Food was delicious ! Very friendly staff. Went on a slower day but was worth the wait.
Food: 5
Jake Bierema
If I could give more than 5 stars I would. When I say we could have licked the plates we really could have. The food was amazing the chicken was extremely juicy and all the food was seasoned to perfection. Can’t wait to come back and try more of the menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Aaron Kortenhoven
Excellent food. I lived in Africa for 20 years and have eaten just about everything in just about every setting imaginable and Tropicala pays good homage to its roots. I will definitely be a returning customer. My daughter says "chef's kiss, the first and last bite were heaven." Thanks for the excellent food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Inice Chandler
Excellent service and good food and cooked to order so it's fresh.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Quarter Chicken with Rice,
Danielle Higgins
Great taste. Great service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Quarter Chicken with Rice or Plantain Fries
Aristia Nguyen
We all love ourselves a hospitable restaurant with amazing dishes!!! Me and my friend came 5' before the place opened on a stormy day, so we wait outside until they open, after a while, the opening sign didn't light up so we decided to call them, and learned that because of the bad weather they needed to delay the opening time. However, the owner was so nice that the moment he heard me and my friend are in front of the store, he said he will be on the way right away, please wait for him to come. After just 10', he showed up and kindly show us the way in, and he was really friendly, really welcoming and open to conversations. He seems to be the cook himself, he offers us a type of flat bread/cake (?) sorry I don't remember, as an apology and it tastes super familiar to one of my childhood snacks. He started cooking right after he guided us in, check in with us once in a while and specifically as for our taste preferences, what we think and how do we feel about the food. I love how energetic and passionate he is with his customers. Now, about the food, it was amazing. We ordered Fufu okra with chicken, anf salmon broccoli with rice, both of them were seasoned really well and just stimulate your taste buds right away. The fufu is soft but had a certain firmness to it, the chicken gotta be my favorite, it had a strong umamai flavor and it was huge as well. The salmon has a tangy/sour-ish flavor, which went really well with the rice that came within the dish. I wholeheartedly enjoyed the meal that day and would love to come back and try the turkey some day. Should check this place out, good food, great customer service, big portion, everything you coukd ask for in a restaurant!!
Recommended dishes: Salmon with Broccoli and Rice, Plantain Fries, Fufu Okra Sauce with Chicken Plantains
Aristiaa Nguyenn
We all love ourselves a hospitable restaurant with amazing dishes!!! Me and my friend came 5' before the place opened on a stormy day, so we wait outside until they open, after a while, the opening sign didn't light up so we decided to call them, and learned that because of the bad weather they needed to delay the opening time. However, the owner was so nice that the moment he heard me and my friend are in front of the store, he said he will be on the way right away, please wait for him to come. After just 10', he showed up and kindly show us the way in, and he was really friendly, really welcoming and open to conversations. He seems to be the cook himself, he offers us a type of flat bread/cake (?) sorry I don't remember, as an apology and it tastes super familiar to one of my childhood snacks. He started cooking right after he guided us in, check in with us once in a while and specifically as for our taste preferences, what we think and how do we feel about the food. I love how energetic and passionate he is with his customers. Now, about the food, it was amazing. We ordered Fufu okra with chicken, anf salmon broccoli with rice, both of them were seasoned really well and just stimulate your taste buds right away. The fufu is soft but had a certain firmness to it, the chicken gotta be my favorite, it had a strong umamai flavor and it was huge as well. The salmon has a tangy/sour-ish flavor, which went really well with the rice that came within the dish. I wholeheartedly enjoyed the meal that day and would love to come back and try the turkey some day. Should check this place out, good food, great customer service, big portion, everything you coukd ask for in a restaurant!!
Amazing!!! Everything tasted amazing and there was so much food for a great price!!! Also great customer service, this meal literally made my entire day better!!!
Laura Jonker
We enjoyed the delicious Hattian food, but were even more impressed by Nick's outstanding customer service. He explained everything on the menu with a smile and made us feel right at home. The restaurant vibe feels very local, inviting, and authentic. We'll definitely be back!
eric coronado
Awesome little humble restaurant with an amazing menu and the best customer service. Will definitely recommend it and come back!
Anthony Wright
Tropical taste has amazing food and affordable prices! Would recommend it to anyone who is into tropical/Caribbean food.
Jacob M.
I could not have asked for more. Great food, great service! We showed up 30 minutes before closing on a Sunday. The owner had the doors locked, but he saw us and still let us in. He cooked an amazing meal (fried tilapia and salmon) for my partner and me and was very engaged with making sure we felt comfortable. He even gave us extra plantains for free because I said I really liked them. Large portions, and the food was great as leftovers. I will definitely be going back!
This was our first time visiting and the food was amazing, as was the service. I had the Tilapia and it's possibly the best fish I have ever had! I spent a summer in Puerto Rico in college and this experience brought back some great memories. We will be back!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Golden Fried Tilapia with Plantain & Rice, Quarter Chicken with Rice or Plantain Fries
The Jerk Chicken was cooked in a tasty stew. The additional sauces they provide truly bring the meal together really well. Will definitely be going back to other dishes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is some of the best food I’ve had anywhere in Michigan, plus the staff are incredibly welcoming. It’s a wonderful experience every time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Quarter Chicken with Rice or Fries
Food was delicious ! Very friendly staff. Went on a slower day but was worth the wait.
Food: 5
If I could give more than 5 stars I would. When I say we could have licked the plates we really could have. The food was amazing the chicken was extremely juicy and all the food was seasoned to perfection. Can’t wait to come back and try more of the menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent food. I lived in Africa for 20 years and have eaten just about everything in just about every setting imaginable and Tropicala pays good homage to its roots. I will definitely be a returning customer. My daughter says "chef's kiss, the first and last bite were heaven." Thanks for the excellent food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent service and good food and cooked to order so it's fresh.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Quarter Chicken with Rice,
Great taste. Great service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Quarter Chicken with Rice or Plantain Fries
We all love ourselves a hospitable restaurant with amazing dishes!!! Me and my friend came 5' before the place opened on a stormy day, so we wait outside until they open, after a while, the opening sign didn't light up so we decided to call them, and learned that because of the bad weather they needed to delay the opening time. However, the owner was so nice that the moment he heard me and my friend are in front of the store, he said he will be on the way right away, please wait for him to come. After just 10', he showed up and kindly show us the way in, and he was really friendly, really welcoming and open to conversations. He seems to be the cook himself, he offers us a type of flat bread/cake (?) sorry I don't remember, as an apology and it tastes super familiar to one of my childhood snacks. He started cooking right after he guided us in, check in with us once in a while and specifically as for our taste preferences, what we think and how do we feel about the food. I love how energetic and passionate he is with his customers. Now, about the food, it was amazing. We ordered Fufu okra with chicken, anf salmon broccoli with rice, both of them were seasoned really well and just stimulate your taste buds right away. The fufu is soft but had a certain firmness to it, the chicken gotta be my favorite, it had a strong umamai flavor and it was huge as well. The salmon has a tangy/sour-ish flavor, which went really well with the rice that came within the dish. I wholeheartedly enjoyed the meal that day and would love to come back and try the turkey some day. Should check this place out, good food, great customer service, big portion, everything you coukd ask for in a restaurant!!
Recommended dishes: Salmon with Broccoli and Rice, Plantain Fries, Fufu Okra Sauce with Chicken Plantains
We all love ourselves a hospitable restaurant with amazing dishes!!! Me and my friend came 5' before the place opened on a stormy day, so we wait outside until they open, after a while, the opening sign didn't light up so we decided to call them, and learned that because of the bad weather they needed to delay the opening time. However, the owner was so nice that the moment he heard me and my friend are in front of the store, he said he will be on the way right away, please wait for him to come. After just 10', he showed up and kindly show us the way in, and he was really friendly, really welcoming and open to conversations. He seems to be the cook himself, he offers us a type of flat bread/cake (?) sorry I don't remember, as an apology and it tastes super familiar to one of my childhood snacks. He started cooking right after he guided us in, check in with us once in a while and specifically as for our taste preferences, what we think and how do we feel about the food. I love how energetic and passionate he is with his customers. Now, about the food, it was amazing. We ordered Fufu okra with chicken, anf salmon broccoli with rice, both of them were seasoned really well and just stimulate your taste buds right away. The fufu is soft but had a certain firmness to it, the chicken gotta be my favorite, it had a strong umamai flavor and it was huge as well. The salmon has a tangy/sour-ish flavor, which went really well with the rice that came within the dish. I wholeheartedly enjoyed the meal that day and would love to come back and try the turkey some day. Should check this place out, good food, great customer service, big portion, everything you coukd ask for in a restaurant!!
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Amazing!!! Everything tasted amazing and there was so much food for a great price!!! Also great customer service, this meal literally made my entire day better!!!
We enjoyed the delicious Hattian food, but were even more impressed by Nick's outstanding customer service. He explained everything on the menu with a smile and made us feel right at home. The restaurant vibe feels very local, inviting, and authentic. We'll definitely be back!
Awesome little humble restaurant with an amazing menu and the best customer service. Will definitely recommend it and come back!
Tropical taste has amazing food and affordable prices! Would recommend it to anyone who is into tropical/Caribbean food.
I could not have asked for more. Great food, great service! We showed up 30 minutes before closing on a Sunday. The owner had the doors locked, but he saw us and still let us in. He cooked an amazing meal (fried tilapia and salmon) for my partner and me and was very engaged with making sure we felt comfortable. He even gave us extra plantains for free because I said I really liked them. Large portions, and the food was great as leftovers. I will definitely be going back!