Found this gem on YELP. Read the reviews. Read the response from the owner and I knew I had to go here. If your carribean food ain't rude. I don't want it. Actually the ladies were super nice. I ordered the Oxtail Lg. The portion for the price is about as even as it gets. My fault for coming after 5pm, no plantains. No cabbage. So that was my fault. Oxtail was chunky and flavorful. The rice and peas was fluffy and fresh. Also missed out of patties and cocoa bread. So next time ladies! read more

Before I start I would like to say that this review is based solely upon my personal experiences and my personal experiences alone, so with that being said let's begin!. We stopped in here because we were in the mood for some Caribbean food. We ordered oxtails with peas and rice and vegetables. The employees were nice and polite, the restaurant was clean. This is a takeout restaurant only because there were no tables to dine in at. The food was hot and plentiful. I would definitely return if I am in the neighborhood visiting family again!. read more

My only issue is to much rice. I last asked for more vegetables and got way to much rice. Don't need all the carbs, but beaide that the food is REALLY REALLY good. I drive there from Montclair so you know read more

Delicious! I ordered from their truck at a festival and was pleasantly surprised that it was a nice portion, which is hard to come by from a food truck where often the portions are too small. Not here! :) Loved the chicken curry - the tender fall of the bone meat had spice and flavor that was just right and tasted so homemade. It wasn't greasy at all, just delicious! Rice was nice and fluffy and the plantains - you can't go wrong! read more

Tropical Delight - Curry Chicken Platter with plantains - Caribbean Near Me - Paterson, New Jersey

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The meat was tough. The macaroni and cheese were horrible, and the candy yams were burnt. The collard greens were dry and tasteless... I would not recommend this eatery to anyone. read more

Really really wanted to enjoy the large stew pork I just ordered but both the rice and meat are so salty! I don't know if it's the gravy, and because I asked them to put a lot on the rice- maybe that's what's making everything so salty. So after paying almost $30 to order and have it delivered, I'm disappointed :(. The delivery guy was the nicest. The cabbage is great. Decent portion. No fried plantains. But the salt on everything else is too much to be enjoyable. Plus I don't mind it, but if you're not a fan of pepper, I'd advise you pick another menu item cause the spice was hot! Not sure if I'll try here again. Revising my review to 1 star since management has decided to be rude and label my review a "shakedown" because I am a Yelp Elite contributor. If I were you I WOULD NOT order here and waste your money. Management takes no accountability and quite frankly the food is bad. read more

Tropical Delight - a styrofoam meal in a styrofoam container - Caribbean Near Me - Paterson, New Jersey

It wasn't bad, but not as many options as I had thought. Kinda a hot bar situation. I was hoping to try one of the dishes with Lima/butter beans but they didn't have. I wanted to try cow foot, they didn't have. Got oxtail with cabbage and rice. Rice was...rice, cabbage okay, beef good, kinda tasted like corned beef. I also got the chicken soup, pretty nice had chicken feet which I like, a bit of a kick. Anyway...if you live nearby probably worth trying again and again but I don't so I won't. Also parking situation kinda sucks so if you are traveling to get here it's not easy be prepared to circle blocks. It's just the way the area is. read more

Ordered in for lunch earlier and decided on Jamaican food for today. I ordered through Grubhub and food was delivered hot and fresh in 30 minutes. I ordered the curry goat with rice and peas, the Mac & cheese, and a beef patty. Mac & cheese was ok (probably wouldn't order it again) but the curry goat and beef patty were great. The prices were pretty good and they have a very nice delivery driver. I'd order again from here again and maybe try the jerk chicken or oxtails next time. read more

Tropical Delight - Curry goat - Caribbean Near Me - Paterson, New Jersey

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In this resturant these women have a nasty attitudes they Count Oxtails and their prices are extremely high and for bad service. their food is good but they don't give you enough. I think they need to be supervised at all times. Tell your cooks and service customers in the proper way. read more

Had to take the time out my day to complain about these people here.....sorry excuse for a Jamacian restaurant... I ordered a large jerk chicken with a large chicken soup and got this in return.. soup wasn't large and jerk chicken had absolutely no jerk sauce from what I thought comes to find out it's so much jerk seasoning in the sauce a real Jamacain wouldn't know... completely too watery, slow workers who choose to talk instead of serving and absolutely zero count ability of there actions it's like hey people still gonna spend there money lol ok I got my money back and went to kfc which was actually $11 cheaper even tho I wanted a full meal of Jamaican food.. best advice is to go to 10th Ave and 26th or 10th Ave and Madison this spots needs to close asap .. read more

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This is the worst food I've ever had in my life. RUN. Who cooks this food because they cannot be Caribbean at all. Waste of money, waste of time. Can't hear when they are talking. The place isn't the nicest and people hair was on the floor. Fish was dry and gave myself and my child upset stomach. You get better jerk pork from the chinese restaurant. Disgrace read more

This is by far the best jamacian food in the area. They have it all from amazing oxtail with butterbeans, the curried goat is spectacular, the roti is one of a kind and better then every other place around (their grandmother still makes that from scratch like she did in Jamaica. The fried chicken and Mac and cheese are divine and made their own special ways and don't get me started on the jerk. They even have aki and salt fish. If you haven't been here yet deff give them a try trust me you won't regret it. 5 stars cuz 10 wasn't an option read more

I'm back you guys/women with another spot. I go here all the time but this is my first time writing about it. I usually go here for the Jerk Chicken but I want to try some Curry Goat so that's what's in the picture. It has a spicy feel to it and that's given for Jamaican food. But it is really good though. If you want real deal Jamaican food just go here and thank me. read more

Tropical Delight - Caribbean Near Me - Paterson, New Jersey

Yesterday my man and I came in, this was my first experience here. No one greeted or even acknowledged us the staff behind the counter was too busy yapping they guys with one another. Mind you there was no on in there to begin with waiting on food. (Not surprised ) We waited for about 15 minutes until I was like babe let's go it was ridiculous. I'm not sure how come this place is even in business because the service is beyond horrible. Please don't waste your time in this place. I cant speak on the food because we never was serviced but if you value your time AVOID BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY! read more

I don't know why these apps don't allow you to give 0 stars. I've been to this store many time and every time I go and the owner JULIE is there we have a bad experience and her attitude is nasty read more

Amazing! I have been a patron for years but have never taken the time to let everyone know how amazing the food is. Very authentic and delicious. Portions are a great size and the food is always fresh. Tons of variety, they are my absolute go to for stewed pork or the fried chicken. Everything is delicious you won't be disappointed . read more

There is nothing wrong with the food. But there is everything wrong with the service. I ordered on grubhub and received a call back stating they didn't have tilapia left, so they had to change it to king fish. That's fine. I put directions to leave the food in the back of the house on the table. I get a call back from a woman with a serious attitude regarding this. Also, this woman pleaded to give her good reviews since she's delivering in the snow (yeah... really.. her own job she's complaining about). She called me 4x to specify what I meant by leaving it in the back, with attitude. It's a shame that these people have zero pride in their business. The food wasn't bad, but I will be looking elsewhere because of this experience. read more

The worst Jamaican food I ever ate in my LIFE ordered 2 large oxtails w/rice & peas & cabbage OXTAILS WERE DRY ASS THE SAHARA DESSERT RICE WAS DECENT & THE CABBAGE WAS TO HARD DANG NEAR RAW Not to mention the food being $40 plus dollars they charge an extra $5 delivery change read more

Jerk chicken is off the hook and the Oxtail is the best I've had, no joke! I met one of the owners and she's an incredibly nice lady (she also had the same name as my daughter ) and the place is clean, GO CHECK THIS PLACE OUT, you'll thank me... read more

Tropical Delight - Jerk chicken with rice and peas and side salad, DAMN GOOD! - Caribbean Near Me - Paterson, New Jersey

I drive all the way from Jersey City to get my food from here, that should tell you how good it is! I always call ahead just to make sure they have what I want, their food is so good they occasionally run out of certain things. The staff is so sweet & the food is delicious. I wish they would hurry & make their way to JC already! read more

Tropical Delight - Left: stew chicken, rice & peas and cabbage Right: Jerk Chicken Meal( jerk sauce is really spicy) extremely generous portions - Caribbean Near Me - Paterson, New Jersey

I love Jamaican food ,and this place is definitely my number 1 spot to get some spicy fresh authentic Jamaican food !!! At one point I ate here almost every day for a month straight My favorite fried chicken hands down.....Jerk Chicken Nobody makes it as good as them Stew Chicken omgggg Everything and I mean EVERYTHING is Amazing read more

Really nice flavor w/gravy providing a spicy kick that just feels right! I recommend TD and would definitely visit again. WARNING: Don't eat if you're on a deadline, have an important event or your night to watch the kids... because not only will you not give a dagnabit, yo ass definitely going to catch the "Itis" and or won't be able to move when you're done read more

Tropical Delight - Large Oxtails - Caribbean Near Me - Paterson, New Jersey

Traditional food, menu I found online is off when I tried to order lunch specials and cannot call to place the order ahead of time. No cabbage available only salad which was fine. Food authentic - ordered oxtails with rice and beans with salad, stewed chicken with same sides, and calloo with okra and plantains. Also one chicken and one beef patty total $39. Quick service and people were lining up when I was there at 12pm. Service was friendly, she asked if i wanted extra sauce for the meals and said yes! Oxtails were tender. read more

The food here is BOMB. I've tried the curry chicken and my absolute favorite Oxtails here. I get this with rice and peas, cabbage, yankee style (extra gravy over the rice). You can tell this stuff is homemade. If you haven't tried or are contemplating on trying Jamaican food, this is the place to get it at. My coworker who is an authentic Jamaican picks this goodness up for me and got me HOOKED. Don't forget to grab a Jamaican pineapple soda to complete the meal :). Thank you for feeding me amazing food!!! FYI. The portions are on point. I'm not sure where some previews reviews contemplate this but the pictures I'm posting are of a large Oxtails. No one else gives the amount of meat for the price. Even the regular size is comparable. The large is like two meals. Have I eaten all of that in one sitting, of course bc it's that finger licking good.amazing price for the quality and serving. read more

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Authentic Jamaican food, taste just like homemade. They don't limit any spice so you wont be disappointed. If your looking for parking just check the side streets next to the store. read more

Tropical Delight - Authentic Jamaican food, taste just like homemade. Just look at this picture. - Caribbean Near Me - Paterson, New Jersey

Excellent food and service! We ordered the curry chicken, stewed beef, festival and beef patty. All were delicious. We were pleasantly surprised that the "small" meals came in large portions (we're excited to have leftovers for tomorrow). I also need to add that the staff is incredibly nice. From the owner to the delivery driver, everyone we interacted with was so kind and gracious. We'll definitely be ordering from here again. read more

So the food is really taste. I order often but they have to stop with the parboil rice. The parboil rice is MOT AUTHENTIC. all else is awesome. Pepper steak is delish. Curry goat is well seasoned and delish. read more

At a glance the restaurant seemed clean, service was pleasant, patient and accommodating. The food however is expensive but not worth it. I had the roti which seemed more like a fried Taco Bell tortilla than a soft roti and curry chicken was watery. The bun however was amazing. The restaurant offers street parking which is located on an extremely busy road. Both cash and card are accepted here. read more

Food is outstanding. Got the oxtail and the jerk chicken and both were tender and seasoned well. Kids are the BBQ chicken and loved it. Both came with cabbage (or salad) and rice and beans. Folks working there were friendly. Not a good place to sit down and eat w family though - strictly take out. read more

This is my first time ordering here and when they delivered my food it was nice and hot. I ordered ox tails and beer patty and lemonade with ginger and a sweet bun it was soooooo delicious. I will be ordering again because I loved it!!!!!!!!!!! read more

Best Jamaican food ever, never disappoints. I order from here at least twice a week. Feel like I'm home when I eat from this restaurant.

Food is great but don't go around lunch time how you got one server and 20 ppl online like that's dum af food is good thou so if you got time to waste your hole lunch waiting on food hahahalol read more

Best oxtails in Paterson! The ladies there are very nice. Would recommended this place! 2 thumbs up to you guys :)

Very mean and disgusting attitudes, they are not nice people at all I went to order food from there once and the way they treated me made me feel so uncomfortable I literally went to a different restaurant and I had the best service there so if you're considering tropical delight in Paterson New Jersey on Broadway please reconsider read more

Where do I start? Amazing food, amazing service... consistent, delicious, sooooooo good. I will never ever ever ever eat at another Jamaican restaurant. This is hands down the BEST Jamaican restaurant everrrr. read more

Love going here for lunch in the week. The king fish is only available on weekends .I ordered dinner tonight for the first time and got food delivered to my house. The food was here on time still warm and the delivery driver was cool read more

Food was amazing. Oxtails were out of this world and rice/cabbage was really good. Had a little issue with the driver showing up after an hour and not having change for me to tip but the food made up for it! Will order again with hopes that the delivery shows up on time read more

Frequency, Vibration and Energy. Most important things in the universe and this place has none of it. The food is outstanding, but their attitudes, stink. Not worth it for me, as no matter when you come in there, the girls upfront act like you are doing them a favor. I am done. I will fly to Jamaica and get a to go plate, before I go back to this place. Will find another place in the area read more

The food is very good here, however, it's best you call before you come to make sure they have what you want. Service here is slow so don't come if you're in a hurry. read more

Food was okay but the service is extremely slow and there is no order when you're standing there waiting to be served. It's located on a Main Street so finding parking is pretty hard sometimes. A small plate is around $11-13 and a large is more. I would give it 3.5 stars but that is not an option so 3 stars it is. read more