P.S. went back again and was just as amazing! I'm from New Orleans, y'all. I was raised on great…read morefood and I knew it when I taste it. With all due respect, forget Linda. She don't know what she's talking about. I don't know where she's from but maybe she's not used to great food...ijs...

We're moving out of south bend and had to have this food one last time and let everyone know how…read moregood this place is! The owner is friendly and the food is amazing. Food is fresh and just the right amount of spice for a great price. This is my family's hidden gem in south bend!

The soul roll was very good just make sure to count your change. The barmaid was absolutely great…read more Very personable.

Something new and different! Fantastic Caribbean flavors, with nice portion sizes and great prices…read more Have been here several time now, and the service is super friendly and great, everything is very clean. I had the Caribbean shrimp rice on a previous visit and it was very good, and this time I had the avocados rellenos. The meat was deliciously seasoned and everything was very tasty. I try something new every time I stop in and I haven't been disappointed!

asoline. Probably my favorite meal I've ever had in Grand Rapids. I'm sick of people always try…read moreto spice it up. This was delicious spicy with the coleslaw with the crispy this of that doughnut thing, bro it was delicious. I even got to hear the gentleman say Wahgwaan

We were excited to find this place. We drove 30 minutes from Wayland…read more We arrived at 12:15 pm; found a handwritten sign: "I'll be back by 1:00pm" Ugh. We left and came back an hour later. Store was open on 2nd try. First impression: Empty. Lights are off. Dark inside. One friendly man running the show. Smells delicious. Greeted promptly. Store quiet, except for quiet talking among clientele. There were other customers already ordering. I ordered jerk chicken and curry chicken. $16 each meal. Chef disappeared into the dark kitchen. Order took about 10 minutes. Jamaican trinkets were on sale in a glass case. Bob Marley earrings, etc. Huge airbrush mural on the wall was nice. *Some quiet reggae music would have added to the ambiance. I took my food home and split the 2 orders 3 ways with my 2 teenagers. The CHICKEN was very tender, almost too tender. Nice flavor. Dryer than I expected. Jerk flavor was preferred, but curry was also good. (Better cold) COLE SLAW was great with a fresh citrus taste. The RICE was thick and pasty like oatmeal, and had some fruits in it. It took up half the tray, and most of it landed in the trash. Even The donut or CARNIVAL, is interesting, as were the plantains. We are not familiar with Jamaican cuisine, so can't judge it for authenticity. The flavor was a nice experience, but not really our thing. Good luck. Nice guy! I'm probably just too Caucasian for this place. ;-)

I say this with the utmost respect....this place gives dive vibes, but the food is banging. It's…read morelocated in a super small strip mall and when we walked in it was smaller than we expected. Not a big deal, it just seemed like it would be bigger from outside. I remember fanning away a fly or two while eating. There were maybe 3-4 tables but they also have seating outside. Folks were coming in to pick up orders and the there was one server manning the tables inside and out. Now for the food. I cannot remember what the dishes are called on the menu, but everything was bomb.com. Simple but fantastic. Rice, beans, plantains, chicken smothered in onions is the makeup of one dish. Rice, beans, plantains, shredded beef for the other. Amazing. The combination of everything just works. We also ordered empanadas and those were good as well. Pretty good portions so we took home leftovers. We also ordered some fried rice and it was also very good. My wife and enjoyed everything and plan to either dine in again or order takeout. Great to have a place like this in Holland.

Order the molcajete. That's all I'm saying…read more We have gone here a few times and it doesn't disappoint. It isn't anything too exciting inside, but the food is amazing. Everything we have ordered has been delicious! Good vibe and service.

This is one of our favorite lunch spots in town and it's always at the top of the list of places…read morethat our son wants to go when he's back home from college. The food is always delicious and we are always greeted with a smile when ordering. I daydream about the cubano, tostones, and avocado milkshake.

This spot is a *must-eat*. Every dish seriously gooood. I'm all about mixing and matching, so we…read moregot a bunch of dishes and shared (dipping everything in their sauces lol). The Jibarito sandwich? Absolute game-changer. That aioli on it? It deserves its own award. The tostones are always a crowd-pleaser. The empanadas and rice are total comfort food vibes. Everything was fresh, hot, and made with love. Their team is really welcoming and nice too! My company sometimes caters from here for team lunches and they do an awesome job with that, too.

The food here is great. We had the tostone's, empanadas and mofongo. The waitress was very nice too.read more

Excellent service and food. This evening we ordered the chivo dish and a shrimp dish along with…read morerice and beans, tostones and salads. Everything was super fresh and delicious. This is Dominican style cooking at its very best! Muchas gracias a todos en Le Petite Chateau!

When you pull up you might be set back a bit because it's in a gas station. Promise you won't…read moreregret going in and trying their amazing food! My personal favorite is their Cuban sandwich with black beans and rice.

I called from out of state and Collin was super helpful! The order was delivered to McLaren…read moreHospital and the staff day and night shift were so happy and they gave the restaurant rave reviews. They already have great reviews so happy to add 1 more! Thanks so much Collin! And staff!!

Tropicala Taste is located in a strip mall in Kentwood near Horrocks. I made plans to meet my…read morefriend Carly H there for dinner and took Nate with me. We were greeted right away when we walked in by Nick, the owner. He is so friendly, kind, and his smile is infectious! He told us about some of the popular menu items and we planned what we wanted to order. Nate and I got the whole tilapia, jerk wings, and a side of plantains. Carly got the same thing as well as some other items to-go to take home for her husband. We sat down and enjoyed the bright and cheerful space as Nick started on our food. He was the only one working so we figured we'd have time to catch up which was nice. Nick asked if we eat beef, and we said yes so he said something about making us a traditional dish - ok! We're all adventurous foodies so we were excited. Nick's energy was infectious and he was so excited that we were open to trying new things. He brought out some flaky pastries stuffed with ground beef - sort of like an empanada. They were so tasty! The meat was flavorful and he encouraged us to try adding some of the spicy chili oil to the accompanying coleslaw and then eating it all together. The chili oil totally added a kick of spice that lingered but wasn't overpowering. Just a drop or two was enough! Our wings came out next - Carly said they might be her favorite wings in all of GR! They were spiced but not spicy hot, and perfectly fried. The jerk rub was a little salty but the flavors were great. I would definitely get them again. The plantains were some of the best I've had! Sometimes they can be dry or tough, but these were crisp on the outside and tender inside, slightly sweet and delicious! The fish came out last and it's a show stopper - the whole fish is deep fried to perfection and a huge portion to share between two people. It was juicy and not overcooked, with beans, rice, and an herbaceous green sauce to drizzle over everything. I loved trying this fun hole in the wall spot with delicious food - I encourage you to try it too! It's unique and interesting, with flavors you don't find everywhere. Plus, Nick is so wonderful and truly made me feel like I was an old friend dining at his home. I can't wait to try the chicken and pasta dishes!

One of the best new restaurants to open in quite some time! I'm so excited I finally came to visit…read moreTropicala! Let's start with #1: the food! Everything we tasted was outstanding! We ordered the tilapia, the fried turkey, and were also sold of the chocolate cake for dessert (definitely not a mistake). The tilapia was really great. The batter was well spiced but not spicy. (If you like spicy ask for the spicy drops and he will bring a house made oil to the table.) The turkey was equally delicious! Turkey is often dry but they did a great job with it. Both entrees came with plantains and rice and beans, both delicious. The plantains were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, just perfect! And the rice and beans were well seasoned and perfectly fluffy. Both dishes also came with Tropicala's amazing signature sauce. Bright green and bright flavor, this sauce pairs well with everything! Once this place takes off I wouldn't be surprised if it was bottled. #2 the service: the front man of the restaurant is charming, charismatic, and makes everyone feel welcome. It's obvious he has a real passion for his food and seeing his customers' enjoy themselves. I couldn't say enough good things about him! #3 atmosphere: they have done the best they can with a small space. Tucked away in a strip mall off Kalamazoo, they have done their best to transport the patrons into a comfortable colorful space. Bright walls and on-theme decor compliment the mood of the restaurant. Though there isn't much seating, especially with covid precautions, they are hoping to include some outdoor seating for the summer. I hope everyone gets a chance to check out this new spot! It will not disappoint!