Visited Empanadas recently for some takeout. We requested four entrees to go. Upon arrival, the…read morefood was ready. I drove it home and we dove in. The food was still warm and tasty. I requested garlic shrimp mofongo, which included lettuce and tomato. My wife requested pulled pork mofongo, and my son chicken mofongo. The mofongo was good. The garlic shrimp sauce was very tasty and the shrimp were great. We also had some tostones, which were thin, but very tasty. The portions were large and the meal was very filling. Good food, good service.

Nothing is better than your own home cooked Hispanic meals, I know you would agree. Isn't it nice…read morethough when you don't want to make your traditional meal that you can visit this establishment and get a taste of your heritage. I ordered the pork and fried plantain twice (carne frita y tostones). They're pretty tasty. What makes it special is the very nice cashier that has always taken our order. I know they opened a few months ago and I am sure they will keep getting better. My one piece of advice is the following. When I first walked in all you can see is their fritters in the case (empanadas, I call them pastellillos, papa rellena (meat filled potato balls) and alcapuria. That's all I thought they had and I almost walked out, turned around and decided to try. As I was ordering my husband found one single piece a paper with menu. They had so much more to offer. So hopefully they can get large colorful images of their food and prices and have it fill their side wall. Other than that, Kuddos to this small business. Let's keep them open.

Loved all we ordered Yellow rice…read more Burrito bowl Empanadas Cubano sandwich Oh my goodness, so yummy Yes, highly recommended

My son and I were driving down the street and happened to see the place. We decided to stop on our…read moreway back and check out the food. We're so happy we did. We ordered beef, chicken and a tex mix empanadas. They were delicious and full of flavorful meat. I also had a beef potato ball, delicious! We decided to take home food. My son order yellow rice, steak and ripe plantains. I had the wedding soup. I will definitely make this place my number 1, for take out. The owner was nice and very accommodating according to our needs. Her aunt was helping her. Family owned restaurant with their own family recipes and flavors. Loved it! Keep up the good job

YUM. so much flavor. so glad this place was recommended. the gentleman had us try different items…read moresince it was our first time there & we ordered every one of them. 10/10 authentic deliciousness.

Good food and plenty on your plate. Service is great, friendly people. Sometimes you have to be…read morepatient for your turn to order. Small selection but hefty portions for the price. The downside is the seating area is small. Parking is also a little bit desirable. I would recommend going there again and again.

I love this dynamic duo, the owners have two restaurants. This particular one the husband works and…read morehe does a great job. Love that I asked for fried plantains and he took two fresh plantains out of the refrigerator and peeled and fried the plantains. Talk about FRESH!!! The pork bites have great flavor and very soft and scrumptious. It's in Market 42 a new place which I'd clean and very interesting mix of stores. Go visit them and say Cee Cee sent you,, lol. Not that he really knows me by name.. lol. His wife works the other restaurant they have, both amazing. You can go to this one on a date :).

Tropical Bay is Latin cuisine spot with two locations - restaurant in Broadview Heights and food…read morecourt stand (at the Market 42) in Brunswick. I never tried Tropical Bay before but checked out out their food stand in Brunswick this weekend. They specialize in Dominican and Puerto Rican cuisine. AMBIANCE: Market 42 is modern, open floor food court. Tropical Bay has a stand at the market. Guests can dine in at the open floor seating or the patio. Orders are also available to go. Pre-ordering seems to be an option online. FOOD: The menu can be best described as Latin fusion. There are plenty of choices based on your preferred tropical adventure - pina colada, rice bowls, salad bowls, rolls, desserts, empanadas, Latin American juice, and more. You can also build a plate from all vendors at the market by browsing. I was craving so many things at once that I built a little meal at Tropical Bay. My order: Dominican Chicken Rice Bowl ($10.99 for a small bowl) - You build the chicken bowl and add additional ingredients at the food line (think Chipotle style). I added rice, cheese, pineapple, and sweet plantains ($2.99 up charge) to my bowl. I did not enjoy this bowl at all. The rice tasted undercooked and the chicken was over seasoned. It more so tasted like it was marinated too long. I've extensively traveled the North coast of the Dominican Republic tasting a lot of chicken dishes way beyond the resort in communities and eateries, this was my least favorite. Perhaps I'm not used to the flavor or this particular preparation method. Plantains were a saving grace - juicy and well prepared. I didn't think that the bowl or plantains had a good sized portion of any ingredients, not worth the price in my option. Other ingredient up-charges are fried plantains and yuca fries (also $2.25). Guava egg rolls ($4.49, 2 each): Tasty little things! So unique to the area! I could eat a whole pile of these! The crust resembles McDonalds pie crust. The interior is tropical goodness. They are tiny and so delicious. Packages of more than two would be very much appreciated. Three Milk Cake ($4): Tres Leches cake in a cup. It's very easy to eat in this format and is also perfectly moist. It is one of the better Tres Leches that I've found locally. VALUE: Tropical Bay has rewards through Toast. Make sure that you track your reward points. No sign-up is necessary if you're already Toast member. Just ask for your receipt via email or phone to keep track of the points. SERVICE: The service was average, nothing notable. It's understandable for a food court stand that calls for more transactional experiences. As I ate my meal on the patio at Market 42, I concluded that I would come back for guava egg rolls and plantains. I'd also like to explore the menu to find more dinner entree options. So far guava egg rolls are my first amor!

The old adage is true, don't judge a book by its cover or in this case, the exterior of a…read morerestaurant. The parking lot may be unkept and the exterior a tad rough, but once inside the sounds and smell let you know the food is going to be amazing. We stopped for dinner on our way to the zoo, and we were pleasantly surprised. The menu is simple and authentic. The plantains were cooked perfectly, a little char was the perfect balance to the sweetness, likely the best in the area. I also had the vegan empanadas, don't let vegan fool you, it was rich in flavor and the potato exterior was incredible. I had to force myself to stop eating so I could have leftovers. And the cabbage slaw was sweet, hot and grilled. You can place an order to go at the counter or eat in house with table service, the choice is yours. We will definitely be back.

All the food is amazing, I dont care what you get its all …read more I love the chicken and cheese puposa, tacos are good, also. THEY DONT MISS! I see all walks of life in the restaurant. It really is a hidden gem I give it

Had a solid meal here. Carne Guisada combo with yucca and plantains and arroz con Gandules (rice…read morewith pigeon peas) -- delicioso! One of the food court places to eat in Centrovilla25 building. And very nice people.

Love my Cuban Heritage, the people and their food. The ladies there are so wonderful and caring…read more This is the only place I eat at when I go to this building. I have the yellow rice, fried pork and plantains. You chase that down with a nice cold drink.

We have visited Tropical Bay about 3x past 2 weeks or so…read more 1st time: Our waitress was Janayla. It's the first time we have ever seen her, she is new. What a great addition to the team. She was so professional, respectful and you can really see she loves working with people, all smiles, very attentive and helpful. 2nd time: We are on our way to visit family, we asked if they wanted something to eat. We sent them a link to their website menu, and they texted their order. This time we ordered front in the front. Wilson one of the owners was taking our order. That man gets dressed with patience in his sleeves... lol. He was so good to us as we were trying to get everyone's orders right. 3rd time: Today August 22, 2026 - My husband asked me what do you want for lunch as we were driving back from Ukraine Parade in Parma. I said nothing, not hungry. He said what about Tropical Bay! He knew I would change my mind. This time Joelys took care of us. She's been there ever since we started going. Wonderful young lady and I know she's been rightfully going up the ranks at the restaurant and given more responsibility. She does a great job! Already knows what I order and all the intricacies. She's always happy to see the customers. Through every visit if the owners are there, especially Diana she makes it a point to come see us and takes a few minutes to say hello. They are salt to this earth wonderful, hardworking people. My favorite: Fried Pork with Tostones - I love all their food but I'm Latina so I make all these foods, I don't make the pork bites and tostones. These are melt in your mouth. My husbands: Tri Fongo with Shrimp, Cuban Rice, Rice and Bean The food I took my guest that they loved, Beef Pastelillos/Empanadas, Dominican Chicken, Butter Chicken, Puerto Rican Rice and Beans The place looks so cute and celebratory. Music playing, the Tropical Feeling, it's so nice. You will not be disappointed. I have severe food allergies and this is the only place I trust with my life.

My husband and I had lunch at Tropical Bay Latin Cuisine on Friday and it was fantastic! We each…read moreordered mojitos, he had the lime and I had the passion fruit and both were absolutely excellent and so refreshing. For food, we shared two appetizers and honestly could have made a meal out of them. The Dominican Flag was incredible: crispy fried plantains, perfectly melty fried cheese, Dominican salami and smoky longaniza, all topped with pickled red onions that added the perfect zing. Every bite was packed with flavor and felt like true comfort food. We also loved the Loaded Yuca Balls; crispy golden yuca stuffed with cheese and topped with roasted pineapple, jalapeños, sour cream, and bacon. The combination of sweet, spicy, cheesy, and savory was amazing. Everything tasted fresh and homemade, the atmosphere was welcoming, and the service was great. We'll definitely be back to try more from the menu!

Super rica la comida realmente el verdadero sabor de la isla ,el trato y la amabilidad de su…read morepersonal de trabajo la mejor ,todo muy rico y felicitarlos por su excelente trabajo ... The food is absolutely delicious--truly the authentic taste of the island. The service and the staff's friendliness are top-notch; everything is wonderful. Congratulations to them on their excellent work.

The best part of this visit was Alex the owner. He has a great personality, personable…read more The owner came to our table to ask us about the food. He listened intently and accepted our feedback. He made things right. The parcha drink was good, I liked the way he used props like clothes lines for decoration.