I'm giving RinCon two stars for the hospitality. I ordered…read moreforty dollars worth of empanadas and rice and I didn't care for any of it. My daughter told me that the food is usually good, therefore I may give them a try. On this visit, however, the empanadas were overcooked. I could barely bite into them. The shrimp had no taste. I didn't taste any seasoning. The rice was cold with a lackluster flavor. I did enjoy my horchata as I sat at the bar waiting for my carry out. Parking is on the street. There is a bar and tables for seating. Children, apparently, are welcome.

Went there after work today to get some mofongo and carne frita... it's been a couple of years…read moresince I've been in. New owner was very nice and the servers were very friendly! The food was great and fresh. Will definitely be back - WEPA!!!

Excellent Puerto Rican food and very friendly service! It was a sunny day and nice to sit outside…read morewith the river in the background. Will definitely go back.

We're in Ecorse, Michigan. Not exactly the first place you…read moreexpect to find a little slice of Puerto Rico. Steel town grit. Cold air off the river. And tucked between the ordinary... a spot called El Amanecer. No frills. No neon gimmicks. Just steam rising from trays and the smell of something real. You walk up and it feels like somebody's abuela is in the back, running the whole operation with quiet authority. First up -- empanadas. The shrimp? Riquísimo. Straight up. One bite and it's that Ratatouille moment -- the world fades out, and suddenly you're somewhere warmer. Brighter. It's the best part of Puerto Rico tucked between two pieces of golden dough. Crispy outside, tender inside, seasoned like somebody actually cared. That's a 10 out of 10. No debate. The beef empanada? Juicy. Properly juicy. Little chunks of potato hiding in there like buried treasure. The kind of detail that tells you this isn't mass-produced -- this is made by hand. Balanced, comforting, confident. 9 out of 10. The chicken? Man... they made that with love. Moist, flavorful, no shortcuts. It doesn't try too hard -- it just delivers. A strong 8.8. Respectable. Solid. Then the chuleta frita. Fried pork chop, cooked all the way through -- no nonsense. Seasoned right. Crispy edges, tender inside. It's not flashy, it's dependable. 8.3 out of 10. It shows up and does its job. But the arroz con gandules? Outstanding. Perfect moisture -- not dry, not mushy. The rice carries the flavor like it's supposed to. Deep, savory, vibrant. This is the kind of rice that makes you pause mid-conversation. 9.5 out of 10. Easy. Places like this -- they don't scream for attention. They don't need to. They just sit there in neighborhoods like Ecorse, quietly feeding people food that tastes like home. And sometimes, that's the whole point.

The food is amazing and very delicious ... seasoned very well and good food portions!! The meat is…read morevery good as well . I recommend stopping here for next delicious Puerto Rican Food!!....

Great food great people definitely you need to try. We got a jibarito and mofongo con Camarones…read moreboth were delicious.

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!

Island City is a food truck specializing in Puerto Rican food. My friend and I spotted it at the…read moreCleveland Market. We immediately agreed that empanadillas for breakfast are the best choice. FOOD: We both ordered pork empanadillas. They were good but the meat felt too soupy. I also ordered guava empanadilla. I liked the guava filling but felt that the dough felt too fried/oily. Portions were generous in terms of empanada size. I want to sing praises to Tropical Coco (Coconut Soda). It was the perfect hint of coconut and subtle sweetness. My friend and I decided to find and order this soda somewhere. SERVICE: More pleasant than it should be at a food trucks. Great hospitality. We were even called by our first names. Service was also quite quick. VALUE: The menu goes up to $16. Most items are priced at $12. $6 per piece is a bit pricey for empanadas compared to local restaurants but this was also event pricing. I'd visit Island City again. Next time I'd like to taste Island Sandwich. Another coconut soda for me of course as well!!!

The pork and rice bowl was delicious. I picked it up from their food truck at reithoffer's this…read morepast weekend. It's going to probably be my new obsession chasing their truck. Definitely a repeat meal for me.

Very cute establishment! We came around lunch time and were seated and ordered drinks right away…read more The service was good and attentive! The food was good, but definitely not the best street tacos I've had. My grandma ordered the bowl and loved it!!

Great service. Solid food and amazing apps. Really couldn't find anything negative. The food was…read moresolid and the happy specials were on point. We will be back. Solid choice.

First time there definitely coming back food was good and go leftovers for later great serviceread more

Rincon Criollo is out of business. Avoid the new place. It's terrible!! Service and food. Bye!!read more

Definitely seems like an authentic joint. I was a little disappointed in the quantity of food you…read moreget for the price they charge. Tried a couple things, and the taste was good but relatively the same amongst everything. Also keep in mind that seating is very limited inside, only one or two tables that can seat maybe four to five people.

I visited this eat establishment early last year and never got around to writing a review. It's a…read moreshame because this place is amazing!!! Absolutely great Caribbean/Latin fusion food. I ordered curry goat with rice, cabbage and macaroni salad. The portions were great and the meat was fall-off-the-bone tender. The inside and outside of the restaurant give you the feeling that you're on an island in the middle of the ocean overlooking a beach. If this place wasn't so far from me I would come every couple of weeks.