I ordered the Palomilla bowl - the rice wasn't fully cooked, the meat had no seasoning and the croquettes tasted like the ones you buy in the grocery frozen. Sorry coming from Miami and being half Cuban, this was not great! The one in greenville is way better tasting. The girl at the window was super nice. Hopefully it gets better with time. read more

We loved the family dinner here- plenty of food and it was all high quality. Such a relief to be able to get "fast food" for our family that was not junk food! read more

Store is closed. No signage available, but has been closed for several weeks. Interior is still intact

Wonderful restaurant. We slid in here trying to avoid the hurricane and had a wonderful evening. Calming drone tv played in the screen, helpful cashiers and servers too! Amazing food, large portions, wonderful sauces, reasonable prices. Positive, upbeat music streamed in. I wish we had one of these where I am because I would be there all the time. Highly recommend if you are a local or if you are traveling through. I think it's a great option for groups as well b/c they have a strong varied menu. Vegetarian options as well. The plantains are amazing as well. We both had the palmillo bowl. Hands down perfection. Opt for yellow rice for a more authentic feel. I feel like this place is classified as Cuban but it's really just yummy bowl food! A wonderful place to spend an evening eating good food with good company. Come and check them out! read more

This was at the new tropical chicken grill in Greer S.C. I recommend you go to the one about 20 miles away in Greenville S.C. The food has been good every time we've gone. The last time we went we came in at about 8:50, the kitchen closes at 9:00. The worker who was working the front register was being really rude. What she should have said was "sir the inside is closed at 10 till' 9 can ya'll please go to the drive thru." instead she said in a really rude voice, "If you can order in 10 minutes I guess you can eat here." Then, we got our food and sat down and she told us she was going to start breaking down the soda machine so if we wanted refills we have to go to the drive thru. Then she came over and started squeaking chairs on the floor right behind our table. She tried everything to make us leave. We finally left like she wanted although it would have been funny to sit there for an hour. It was quiet, but there was a worked playing Christian music, and I have no problem Christian artists like Jelly Roll, my moms a pastor in fact, but when it's that hard core Christian music and your trying to have a conversation, and all you can hear is, "God my lord save my soul god save me god oh god my lord Jesus Christ have mercy jesus on me god," in the tune of Mr. Brightside it gets annoying. Especially when there's a different song playing loudly over the speaker of a restaurant that no one besides us is in. Anyways sorry, but the experience gets about 2.25 because, stars the food gets 4 stars. The service gets .5 stars do the math it's 2.25 stars. read more

Generally reliable. Locations are not always consistent with their level of quality. It's like a well loved pair of sweatpants. Familiar and comfortable but I would show off to my friends. read more

LOVE Tropical Grille! South of the Boarder bowl is always my go to! They give you large portions which I love! Definitely get your moneys worth. Love their jalapeño garlic sauce signature sauce. Yum!!! read more

Tropical Grille - South of the Border Bowl - Cuban Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

Last night I was busy installing a new oven in my home so my wife went by this location and was going to purchase several bowls for our dinner. She called me from the restaurant and told me that they added a smash burger to the menu. I had her order one for me and boy was it delicious. The double patties were cooked to perfection with a nice crust on the outside and moist on the inside. The bun was perfect and the addition of potato sticks are brilliant. This was all around one of the best smash burgers that I have found in Greenville. This is a very nice addition to the menu and I add this place to my burger rotation in Greenville. read more

NIce clean place with bright lights. Had music playing in the background. Wooden tables with metal chairs. Not the most comfortable but suffice. We ordered the Cuban sandwich which had much more roasted pork than ham on it. Had several pickles on it which was good. We also ordered the vegetarian wrap. It was decent but more of a pita than a wrap. The home run was the baked sweet plantains. They were very enjoyable. Not dried out and tasted amazing. read more

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Love this location. The food is consistently fresh and delicious. The service is great too, and the staff is very friendly. However one complaint and this has been a problem for awhile. Tropical Grille, y'all please stop skimping on the sauces. It's quite ridiculous to pay these prices and then only given half a container of sauce, especially when the small cup containers themselves are half the size as they were a couple years ago. Just opened our to-go bag with three big plates of food, flipped the lids off these pitiful cups, and found this. A little annoyed. read more

Tropical Grille - three bowls of sauce on a counter - Cuban Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

Absolutely not worth it. I got the deluxe chicken bowl and my chicken was about as dry as saw dust in the summer. The tomatoes and lettuce had a spoiled taste to them like they were days old. Only thing that was good was the yellow rice. Two bowls, kids chicken tenders and two small side came out to 50 bucks. Way over priced. read more

Got the Classic Deluxe bowl with sweet and sour sauce! And if you listen to me I won't steer ya wrong. You got to try it. Service was clean, courteous and prompt. If ya got to run it it only takes 6-7 minutes to calm your taste buds. So don't forget to make your decision quick, go by Tropical Grill to get your stomach filled! read more

Tropical Grille - Cuban Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

Tropical Grille is a winning combination: It's delicious and cheap. Also, I need to be lost in the sauce. They will more than fulfill that. I always get the cuban chicken wrap with an order of Yuka fries. They have a half dozen or so sauces to choose from and even give you the entire bottle for you order. I always go with the Steph Curry sauce and the Jalapeno sauce. They have that chicken grilling right for you to see when you walk in. They display that thing right in front of your face. They don't try to hide it like Chipotle does. In all seriousness, I love these places. They have a couple sprinkled throughout Greenville and I really hope they put a restaurant in Columbia one of these days. This is a must eat if you live in Greenville and a must try if you're from out of town. read more

Tropical Grille - Cuban Chicken Wrap - Cuban Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

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My go-to local authentic Cuban food fix place! The palomilla steak with sautéed onions bowl and the pulled pork bowl are favorites. Always great service and friendly conversation that makes a difference. Clean and great ambiance for a quick meal. Love that they have delicious specials to look out for. Love this place! read more

I had food from here over a year ago and wasn't impressed and hadn't had anything else since. My husband bought me food from here yesterday and I don't know if they improved their menu or if I chose the wrong thing the first time, but this time, my oh my was everything delicious!! I tried the Cuban sandwich for the first time and it is sooooo good! The pork roast and ham was moist and full of flavor, and the cheese and pickles add just the right touch. This sandwich is HUGE. I could only eat half of it. I do suggest you put it in the oven for about 10-15 minutes if it gets lukewarm or cold. If you're going to eat this, you want to eat it right. So it should be eaten hot or very warm. You won't be disappointed. I also had the South of the Border Bowl, and it was full of chicken, yellow rice, cheese and other goodies. It is very tasty and filling. My husband got me the large and I couldn't finish it. I had a lot left over for later. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed the food. Whatever they did to make it better, I hope they keep it that way. read more

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It is a great place to eat when you want real food! The bowls of rice and beans are fresh and they use cuban seasoning. It is not authentic and its also made very fast BUT the food is very tasty. The waitress got our order ready in less than 10 min! So the service is very quick. The atmosphere is great for families, and for quick, casual lunch, and dinner. read more

I had the South of the Border with seasoned vegetables. There's grilled chopped chicken breast, lettuce, tomatoes, quacamole, sour cream, cheddar cheese, salsa over yellow rice. The seasoned vegetables was a mixture of orange and yellow carrots with broccoli and cauliflower. I really enjoyed this, don't forget to get your VIP card, after five visits you get a free chop!! I recommend trying Tropical Grille, I think you'll like it as much as I do! SOMEBODY PLEASE COME TO TROPICAL GRILLE IN EASLEY AND TEACH THEM HOW TO COOK!! When it first opened it was really good, but the last two times I've been the bread is hard, the chicken is burned and tough!! read more

Tropical Grille - Cuban Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

The place a bit hidden if you are using a map app to get to it the first time but once you find it, easy parking and it a great location. The food here was great. I got the Cuban bowl. Yellow rice, black beans and chicken. It was very good. They have 3 sauces to add to your meal. A curry, ranch(maybe) and some sort of spicy jalapeño type sauce. Beware, this one has a kick but I loved it. It's best to put the sauce on the side and use a little at a time with your meal instead of pouring the sauce on your whole bowl, just in case you don't like it. Great food, great staff and great low prices. read more

Tropical Grille - Cuban Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

So-so.....got a steak sandwich, my wife & mother-in-law ordered the chicken. Good spacing with tables but was surprised no one was wearing a mask behind the counter/grill. The staff was friendly, no table service, but I tipped 15% anyway. Cheers read more

Tropical Grille - Chicken Fresco Chop - Cuban Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

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Tropical Grille (a.k.a. Tropical Chicken Grill) is surprisingly delicious. This small strip mall restaurant serves Cuban food, fresh and fast. There are three locations in/around Greenville. This one can be found in the same shopping center as the Publix on Pelham Rd. It's on the lower level of the property and actually faces Pelham Commons Blvd. Once you see the tiki patio umbrellas, you know you've arrived. This is a quick, casual, and no-frills eatery. The inside of the restaurant amounts to one big room with a bunch of tables, brightly colored walls (red, green, yellow), a TV, and an open kitchen. The space looks relatively new. Similar to Chipotle, ordering is done upfront and your order is prepared and ready for you almost instantly. A large grill sits on display behind a glass window next to the ordering counter so you can see the ingredients being cooked fresh. The restaurant serves "Tropical Chops," which amount to bowls of white or yellow rice topped with a meat and small slice of pita bread. There are also wraps and sandwiches along with salads and a limited selection of sides such as sweet plantains, seasoned veggies, and yuca fries. Meat options include chopped chicken breast and 12-hour-marinated, slow-roasted pork. There's also a nice selection of scrumptious sauces to put on the meat. Regular sized bowls cost about $7-9 each while large bowls cost about $8-10 each. I think the regular size bowl suits most individuals just fine. If you've ever had a Chipotle burrito bowl, the regular size bowl at Tropical Grille is comparable. I've tried both the Cuban Chop and the Roasted Cuban Pork Chop. Both are tasty, though I think I'm partial to the pork here. The Cuban Chop comes with chopped chicken breast (chopped as in cubed, almost) with black beans, white rice, and a slice of pita bread. The Roasted Cuban Pork Chop comes with slow-roasted shredded pork with black beans, white rice, and a slice of pita bread. You can substitute yellow rice for white rice if you desire. I recommend it. Whether you order white or yellow rice, the rice is soft and moist. The black beans are warm, hearty, and comforting. The chicken breast is indeed fresh and tender. Lightly or barely seasoned, it expectedly doesn't have much taste, but that's where the sauces come in. The sauces are great. I've tried the Mustard Curry, Garlic Cilantro, and Jalapeno Garlic sauces. I can't say I have a favorite as they are all quite good and make a significant difference in the enjoyment of the meal. In general, the sauces are light, creamy, addictive, and full of flavor. The roasted pork is fine without sauce. The meat is succulent and juicy on its own. I love it. Service is good. Orders are processed via tablets and receipts are sent electronically (signatures too). The restaurant is clean and the employees are polite and work efficiently. read more

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We met some friends for lunch and enjoyed it very much. I had the Deluxe Classic which has a chopped chicken breast over lettuce and yellow rice. They were busy but we got our meal in a short time. It was good and we enjoyed it. read more

Advertised salads state they have romaine and the displayed pictures show a bed of green lettuce. Husband and I ordered 1 garden and 2 Caesar salads and received salads with an anemic bed of shredded iceberg lettuce. The chicken was well flavored enough to pick out but super disappointing! read more

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A good spot to grab a quick bite. They Actually make substituting easy. Got the chicken, Fresco Bowl. And substituted cauliflower rice. The person behind the counter was quite Pleasant for it to be a busy lunch time. He even took time to upsell me the black beans. I found the chicken breast to be flavorful. And the cauliflower rice will season. Pretty good. I would recommend this spot for a healthy lunch Oh! And they're pretty quick. read more

Tropical Grille - Getting ready for the lunch rush - Cuban Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

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Fantastic staff that works at this location!! My wife and I ordered Cuban Chicken Bowl, Cuban Pork Wrap and Yucca fries..... absolutely delicious!! The person taking our order made great recommendations and threw in a copy of Tostones for us to try with the pork!! Sorry but we ate it to quick to take pictures!! read more

I've been coming here for at least ten years, and I'm sorry to say the quality has gone done slowly but steadily. My last visit was extremely disappointing. The chicken was tough, and had burned, bitter parts. Not juicy like it's supposed to be. The yellow rice was flavorless compared to how it used to taste, and even the garlic cilantro sauce wasn't the way it used to be, like it was watered down. The curry mustard sauce was the only thing that tasted like it should. Tropical (Chicken) Grille used to be an inexpensive but filling and delicious place to eat. Now it's way more expensive and lower quality. read more

Tropical Grille is delicious! You get a lot of food for the cost and I have never had a bad experience. I get the south of the border bowl usually with all the good stuff. I add curry mustard sauce, which has a hint of sweet and is my favorite! read more

Tropical Grille - South of the border bowl! . What was left even after I ate as much as I could *South of the Border Chop* - Cuban Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

We needed a quick place for lunch today since my son Caleb and I are hanging out at home. What better place to go than Tropical Grille. On occasion the place is too crowded to find a table but we lucked out today. Caleb ordered the Cuban Sandwich and ate all of it even though it's a sizable sandwich. I ordered the South of the Border Bowl which was fresh and fantastic as always. I especially love the Garlic/Cilantro sauce and the Jalapeño Sauce. The food was hot and fresh and both of us completely finished our food. I love this place and look forward to coming back every chance I get. read more

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This was my first time trying the Cuban sandwich from Tropical Grille, and I'm very happy that I tried it. It's def one of the best Cuban sandwiches that I've had. Honestly, I'm never let down with their food. Every time I order something there, it's always delicious. Also, I love their sauces , especially the sweet curry mustard sauce. read more

Tropical Grille - Cuban Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

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The food here is great! If you're trying to eat healthy like so many of us are, then you definitely need to try Tropical Grille. Their meat is hormone free and antibiotic free. And their Cuban style black beans are amazing! Cheers! read more

Tropical Grille - They give you so much in your serving that I always have leftovers. We like to buy a large family size just so we can save it for later. - Cuban Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

Great place to utilize for meal prep. Love their chicken...but I am a fan of dry chicken with no fat or gristle. Recommend brown or yellow rice, garlic cilantro sauce, mustard curry sauce, and the classic bowl. My husband likes the steak Cuban and the jalapeño sauce. Their sweet tea is pretty good too. read more

This is a kool, fun, simple place to enjoy a clean & nutritious meal. The staff was friendly & the restaurant was clean and popular. Down Woodruff Road enough to be away from a lot of hustle. The best part of my meal was the awesome dressings. The jalapeño & the curry mustard are insanely delicious read more

Tropical Grille - View from rear; order station & seating - Cuban Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

This is one of my favorite lunch spots. Service is always good and the food is always fresh. If looking for a healthy alternative this is a place to check out. I usually get one of their bowls. The curry and cilantro sauces are a nice compliment to the meats and veggies they provide. read more

Really good food, even though they often get order wrong. But, on our most recent visit to pick up an order that was placed online, had to stand in line behind people placing/paying for orders. What's the point of ordering and paying online? Even a tiny bit of organization would have helped. Only one employee observed wearing a mask. The cooks were not. One person bagging up orders was. The person at the register was not. Doesn't feel safe to go back. At least not for awhile. read more

I loved this place!! Came here based on a review on yelp and so glad I did! The pork is amazing! As is the chicken!! I got a bowl with the pineapple and mango, rice and half and half (chicken /pork) their house sauces are pretty awesome. The curry mustard is really good but my favorite was the cilantro jalapeño! ! It's a funny green color but who cares. We also ordered yucca fries....omg! Hands down the BEST yucca we have ever had. This is a very healthy alternative to fast food if you are near one I would highly encourage you to go! The location we visited, the staff was awesome. They gave us samples of everything, without us asking. The facility was clean, easy to park and find. I will be making a point to go here again next time I in town. read more

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Excellent food as a healthy alternative to fast food. One of the better online ordering experiences.

I just LOVE this restaurant. The food is always fresh and so delicious. I enjoy coming to town to visit my family and making this a stop for lunch with my daughters. We can all eat a GREAT meal at a fantastic price...and we always leave completely satisfied. Super friendly staff. So many food choices, there is something for everyone!! I have never had a bad dining experience at Tropical Grille. And I am in love with their sauces...I can't even choose a favorite!!! Thanks for consistently being AWESOME! read more

This place is quick, clean, and reasonably priced. The chicken is good. I got the chicken and veggies. The veggies tasted frozen and were limp like they were overcooked. The sauces were tasty and served on the side so you can try different things. read more

Tropical Grille - The veggies are overdone in my opinion. They also taste like they've been frozen. The chicken and sauces are great! - Cuban Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

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Went to get lunch to go & the lady with the red hair was who checked me out. Her attitude sucked than on my way out I asked her if one of the desserts were banana pudding & she said no it was "tres leches" than started laughing making remarks about me thinking it was banana pudding...overall unprofessional. Me la pelas culera it looked like banana pudding mensa. So glad I didn't tip her read more

So the honest truth is that I could give less of a crap about this place being paleo; I didn't even know it was until I came here to review it and saw others mentioning that. What it is, is a great little not-quite-fast-food restaurant. I've tried several dishes including the classic chop, south of the border wrap, and Cuban sandwich - everything has been delicious, and it's all even better with their special curry mustard sauce! Though it's a bit hidden (on the corner of a little strip mall type place, set back a bit from Pelham Road) and the "decor" is nonexistent (it looks like a cafeteria), the place is clean, the owner is often there making the food, and again, the food itself is great. Probably my favorite take-out place in Greenville, that's for sure. read more

This is my third time going to this location and it was only decent once. I won't be going back. I paid over 13 dollars for a piece of salmon (salmon bowl) smaller than my wallet. (Wallet is 3 x 4 inches.) The second time I went, my salmon was jet black burned and was inedible even after trying to cut off the top layer. read more

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