The food is EXCELLENT! The oxtails, while not huge, are extremely tender and incredibly flavorful…read more Honestly, the best I've had in the DMV! My wife gets the curry chicken and LOVES it! And everything tastes like it was just made. But what we like just as much is the customer service. When we order from DoorDash and ask for extra sauce/gravy, we get EXTRA! The portions are huge and there's no skimping and no upcharging. And the gentleman who answered the phone when we called to extend our gratitude after a great meal was so pleasant and appreciative. Eat here! I promise, you'll love it!!

I got the curry goat meal. It wasn't what I expected. It could of been a little more flavorfulread more

This is the best food in the ENTIRE DMV. It's not up for debate…read more The food is wonderful and budget friendly. The staff is beyond welcoming. Not to mention, the restaurant does amazing work in the community. I highly recommend the oxtails.

I come to Tropicana about once a week, so this is not a review based on one bad experience. I…read moregenerally like the food, but the customer service from one particular employee has consistently been an issue. I'm referring to the smaller, slender-built guy with glasses who is usually working the register. Almost every time I encounter him, he comes across as irritated or like he does not want to be there. He is often on his phone, sucking his teeth, sighing, making smart remarks, and showing very little basic customer service. More importantly, he seems to have no ability or interest in de-escalating a situation when something goes wrong. Today was a perfect example. While placing my order, I noticed on the register screen that he had entered oxtails, which was not what I ordered. I pointed it out and he changed it. I also specifically asked for only cabbage/vegetables with my meal, but when I received my food they had given me rice instead, so I had to come back inside to have that corrected. After I got back to my car, I realized I had also been given four drumsticks. That part was not necessarily his mistake because he was not the person preparing the food. I also did not know that customers could request specific chicken pieces other than asking for white meat, because normally I receive a mixture and have never been given four drumsticks. What bothered me was his reaction when I had to come back inside again. He immediately started sighing and acting irritated, even though he was not the person who had to remake or fix the food. When I explained the issue, he made a smart remark asking, "Didn't you say that?" I told him no, because I did not know specifying individual pieces was even an option. Instead of simply explaining that to me or helping resolve the situation, he became disrespectful and cursed at me. That is where the bigger problem is. Mistakes happen. Orders get entered incorrectly and food gets made incorrectly. I can understand that. What I do not understand is an employee getting angry at the customer because the customer came back to have mistakes corrected. There is a serious lack of customer service and de-escalation skills here. If a customer is already coming back because something went wrong, sighing, sucking your teeth, making smart remarks and cursing at them only makes the situation worse. I asked for the employee's name and for the name of the manager or owner because I wanted to come back and speak with management directly about the repeated issues. Nobody would clearly provide that information. One person told me that this employee was the owner and manager, but I was not given any clear management contact information to verify that or speak with someone else about the situation. Again, I come here regularly and the food is why I continue coming back. But good food does not excuse consistently poor treatment of customers. Management needs to address how customers are being spoken to, especially when the customer is simply asking for an order to be corrected. Would easily be 4/5 if not for the rude cashier consistently and sometimes the meat is dry like today, more than a few pieces been sitting too long are were too dry to eat.

What's a Ghost Kitchen you ask? It's a virtual restaurant!! Yep. You order, pick your food up (or…read morehave it delivered), roll out, & enjoy!! Well this kitchen, run by Ivy City Food Works, has several eateries in it...let's go to one!! . Where I am: @halfwaytreedc inside of @ivycityfoodworks . Location Reviewed: 2000 5th St., N.E. Washington D.C. . Menu Includes: Jerk Chicken, Salmon, Wings, Ribs, & Pork. Oxtail, Curry Chicken, Jerk Chicken Pasta, Cabbage, Rice n Peas, Plantains, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, & Beverages!! . Items Reviewed: Their Maxfield Ave Jerk Chicken Combo (1/2 dark meat chicken with rice n peas, & cabbage $15). The Chicken...LIKE THAT!! Well seasoned, mildly spicy, & thoroughly cooked!! The Rice n Peas...STAMP!! Flavorful, plentiful, truly tasty!! The Cabbage...DELICIOUS!! Well cooked, & thick. A tad bit vinegary. Their Maxfield Ave Pork (a La carte chinks of diced pork $10). STAMP!! Tender lean meat, seasoned to perfection, & different!! Their Honey Jerk Salmon (with rice n peas, & cabbage $15). STAMP!! The honey jerk sauce on this meaty salmon was EXCELLENT!! Spicy, & sweet...great combination!! Their Jamaican Kola Champagne ($2). STAMP!! Always!! . Customer Service: You only interact with a computer screen...On Point I guess. . Online Navigation: Easy . Parking: Rough . Recommendations: Any of their Jerk Combos with their rice n peas!! 5 Stars=STAMP 4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT 4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS 1 Star=NAH #Bigschlimsreviews

i ordered via UberEats. First, even with priority delivery…read morethe wait time was 45mins and my food arrived cold. I Which sucks bc I ordered out bc my microwave is out of order. i can tell tell the plate sat in the bag for awhile before being picked up. Restaurant can benefit from updating its estimated wait times. Anyway, back to the food. The portions were small for the price... nothing near as plentiful as the photos suggests. For example, my side was the jerk alfredo pasta... It didn't even fill the side compartment in the carryout container I literally finished in two forkfuls--disappointing. My other side was the stir-fried cabbage-- the cabbage was hard and undercooked. HOWEVER, for the entree, star of the plate... the main event, I ordered the Maxfiekd Ave Jerk Pork. It was hands THE BEST jerk pork I've had in the dmv and I've been living here for 9 years. It was tantalizing with a depth of flavor that danced on my palate. It was succulent and juicy, but still in tack and not falling apart due to being overcooked. The sweet habanero sauce I ordered on the side elevated the pork even more. This was my first-time ordering from Halfway Tree but the jerk pork alone will keep me as a repeat customer. Sorry, no photo this time!

This soup is the best I've had in Maryland!…read more They are also so accommodating to the way that I order it : no dumplings with a scotch bonnet pepper added, they do it every time with no problem! Will forever be on my list of top Jamaican spots in the area.

Clean spot, friendly staff, great service!…read more I ordered the cow foot soup and I'm totally sold. This soup was PHENOMENAL. Authentic Caribbean soup with all of the spices, herbs, and perfect flavors. The soup was a blend of red beans, carrots, noodles, and dumplings. They gave a generous serving of cow foot and I had to stop myself from eating the bones lol it was that good. Overall, this food was excellent and I'll be back to try some of their porridge (it was sold out early)

Let me tell you why peaches got 5 stars instead of 3... y'all have to read the reviews…read more This is by far the slowest restaurant and no one working today was under 50; HOWEVER, if you order an hour in advance you will not be disappointed. I got the Tuesday special which was stuffed salmon with shrimp and crab! You get two sides and I got the Mac and collards. OMGOSH a wonderful meal and HUGE! I paid $25 and everything was so fresh and delicious. The lemon slice and seasoning on top made a beautiful presentation. The spot is a hidden gem in this neighborhood. I can't wait to come back and try more. The picture speaks for itself! ORDER AHEAD ON TOAST!

Was nothing like I remembered. Very disappointed…read more Was on a work adventure and remembered this place was close by. Today's visit was very disappointing. My food was bland, tasteless and the Mac and cheese was so hard...like it had been sitting out. Canned yams?!!! Canned greens?!!!!! A sweet potato pie that was missing sweet potatoes! I should've read the reviews to see if they were still good before venturing over :((((((( I felt so bad for suggesting this place to my coworker for lunch. I told her I definitely have to treat her to a meal soon to make up for this! Literally threw my meal out on the way out the door! Smh...happy yelping!

Food is made fresh to order Hot straight off the grill…read more/oven Staff professional friendly Store is always clean

I stopped by during the lunch rush and they were pretty packed, but I had ordered my food online,…read moreso thankfully it was ready when I arrived. The restaurant was very clean. Overall, the food was decent. I ordered the jerk wings and the brown stew chicken with rice and peas and cabbage. The wings were a nice size, not too large, which is exactly how I prefer them. The brown stew chicken wasn't bad either, and everything was solid overall. I'd definitely say this is a solid Jamaican spot. That said, I will probably forever be chasing the truly authentic Jamaican food I've had while actually in Jamaica, so my bar may be a little unfairly high.

It is a takeout joint. The food didn't overly impress either in its taste or its appearance. If you…read morewant something to fill the hole in your stomach, you can go here. The location of the place is sketch - the service is from behind glass screen, I felt like I was in a check cashing joint. We went as a staff to get some authentic Jamaican food... the ambiance was not that. Definitely no return trip in store fo this place

I been coming to this spot for some years now. Over the years they have added more authentic…read moreJamaican choices to their menu. Usually go for the chicken soup and fruiti tuti cakes lol. Today I got the jerk chicken lunch special with oxtail gravy on my rice. It's pretty good. The service is slow so if you want to jump in and out order ahead. There still may be a wait but still quicker. They have a caribbean vibe soon as you walk through the door. The people there are friendly so that helps with the wait. I would recommend trying them out

"Look No Further" Spiced Black is the Alpha and Omega when it comes to healthy bowls. Their menu is…read moreoutstanding and loaded with delicious protein options ( from salmon, to multiple choices of chicken ) and when you add in the different sauces and vegetable combinations you can create the perfect bowl balance. I've tried multiple bowls at Spiced Black... including their salmon, BBQ chicken and grilled chicken bowls. They offer the freshest and most versatile ingredients, which places them in a different stratosphere than other similar places. The moment you walk through the door, you're greeted with great enthusiasm and energy by the youthful staff. They show an eagerness that always makes me feel welcomed. My endorsement is 100% behind "Spiced Black" Whether it's a rice bowl or salad bowl or a combination of both, trust me when I say it'll be: FRESH & HIGHLY FLAVORED !!!!!!

This is my new FAVORITE Salad spot! Baby that Cornbread Caesar Salad with Chipotle Caesar dressing…read moreis EVERYTHING. I don't even like spicy but that salad dressing and those croutons are it. Plus, you can't forget the grilled chicken. No lie, I think after I had it the first time, I had it 2 more times that same week . A friend ordered this for me on door dash, which is how I ended up with the chipotle Caesar. Otherwise, I would have never tried it. Don't get me wrong, it has a little kick, but very tolerable and packed with flavor. The line is never too long and they move fast in there. Whenever I am near, I have been stopping in. I believe they have a rewards program but I am not really sure what the points go towards and I always feel as though I am holding up the line so I have been skipping past it, but I really need to investigate that. P.S. the regular caesar does not taste like such and I would not recommend at all.