I don't know what I expected. But it wasn't what I walked into. The food is tasty, like homemade tasty. There is no effort at presentation. This place would fit better as a counter at a gas station. You pick from what they have available. The choice are varieties of pork, beef, or chicken. Many are sitting in vats if liquid and the meat is unseen near the bottom. It's expensive for what you get. You pay after you eat, which is weird. Each plate was 17 dollars (with a bottle of water) and it asks you to tip. That caught me off guard. The only service you get is the lady up front scooping the food on the plate. She doesn't check on you, she doesn't get your drinks, nothing. It's like McDonalds style service, which I wouldn't tip for. Yet I felt obligated since there was an option to tip. There are about four drink options. Water, Coke, Diet Pepsi, and Malt Goya. There is a large seating area, a TV, and a fish tank. But it is good. And the meat falls off the bones. The plantains wouldn't be any better in Miami (and I've had plantains many times in Miami). The rice is a generous helping. I was just hoping for more options, a better set up, and maybe table service. Maybe it's more of a lunch/takeout place. There was certainly more room in the food case. And they advertised a Cuban sandwich on the window, but it was no where in sight once inside. I'd go back if they added some greens to the menu. And if the price dropped a little. Or if I discover there really isn't any other tropical/Latin food anywhere else in Alaska. read more

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Moved to Alaska from Bronx, NYC and I am Puerto Rican.. I missed having my mom and families home cooked meals. I am so happy I found Topical Latin Food, it made me cry because it tastes just like home. The food is soooo good!!! Very authentic Spanish food.. thank you for a delicious meal! read more

Tropical Latin Food - Yummmm - Latin American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Came into this location in July 2022 this is not the current business. New owner apparently can not afford new signage and told me it was a fusion place it was clearly soul food to bad I wanted Mofongo. I did not appreciate the dishonest approach to get my business. Food is pre-made like a cafeteria they scoop and serve. Did not look appealing but I am sure it was tasty. Any how this is not tropical Latin food and is not open as a Latin food establishment. Same number same signage not Latin food read more

Ha! This place is awesome if you like peeing out of your bum for hours on end. My favorite part was how conveniently located the trash can was to my table. That way I can dispose of this garbage food before it poisons someone else/ends up back in the kitchen/morgue. I'm writing this review on my way to a gas station to pick up a hotdog and a bag of hot Cheetos to get the taste out of my mouth. Someone needs to change the bag on the diaper genie. read more

Great service and yummy food. Not much offered, but the selection they had was what I was looking for. I'm definitely going back. Reminds me of Spanish food from back home. Not your typical cater to Americans Mexican food. read more

In all honesty this plate was so blahhhh. I honestly was excited to try this spot out being that I haven't had a home cooked Puerto Rican meal in a minute. LEMME TELL YOU, this establishment left me so disappointed, I couldn't resist writing my very first Yelp review. Price point of my plate was way too expensive for the quality of food. I spent 30$ on this take out plate (includes a 15% tip). Not trying to be a karen but sheeesh, I've had a fair share of Puerto Rican/Dominican food in my day, and this one by far has been the worst. Definitely do not recommend. read more

Tropical Latin Food - White Rice w Beans, empanada, pernil (pork) and a piece of chicharron. - Latin American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

NEW OWNERS AT THIS RESTAURANT Sooo after a long drive from New York USA. Couldn't believe there was a Spanish restaurant out here. WOW to the food and WOW to the service. They cook like it's out of their house kitchen. Thanks again for the great vibes. Can't wait for Saturday because they're cooking goat!!! read more

Tropical Latin Food - YUUMMM!!! - Latin American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

If I could leave zero stars I would. Probably the worst tropical latin food I have ever had... Food was disgusting, Spanish rice is not made the right way, and the meat look like its been sitting there all day and the plantains taste stale. I like supporting local latin businesses, but this food was not latin at all. If they're going to call it a latin food they have to add some more flavor to the food or get some real latinos in there. -10/10. read more

I got the goat meat, spicy chicken and Spanish rice. The goat and chicken were really good but the rice was dry. The pricing is also ridiculous. I get that it's a small business but $19 for a take out meal is too expensive read more

Tropical Latin Food - rice, meat, and beans in a styrofoam container - Latin American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

This restaurant used to have good food. The new owner is not following the previous owner standards. They claim to make tropical and Latin food but the food there now is just terrible. So disappointed about this place. Is going to be a disgusting place really soon. read more

I was in search of good food without the premium pricing from Anchorage downtown. Via Yelp, I have found this gem. I had the seasoned ribs, pig feets and sweet platano. The ribs were awesome with Spanish rice and gravy. The pig feets felt like a delicacy and was tasty. However, the pig feets entree had too much bones and not enough skin and meat. The sweet plantain were somewhat dried. The cook was kind enough to fry out some fresh one for me. If you didn't see it in display, just ask for some. Yelpers need to come out here and try this place. You will find this hole in the wall worthwhile to drive to. I didn't see any water provided. You can purchase drinks but I just brought my own water bottle. For $10 entrees, I left satisfied with the food in my stomach. read more

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The food is excellent. There's no menu and the food change daily. I do know there's goat on Saturdays. It's basically a cafeteria style with a glass cover, you just pick out what you want to eat that they are serving, and the server puts it on a plate. And then you sit at their dinning area and there's no real service; nor do the servers speak English. Half the time I don't really know what I got because the server can't explain it to me. But who cares because the food is excellent and they serve goat on Saturdays. I'm not picky and this is my kind of place. read more

Food was not what i expected. It did not taste like Latin food at all. It was served super sloppy and there was no effort for food presentation. The food had no taste and looked old. It's so pricey for the quality they offer. I don't recommend this place at all. Horrible experience.. i would rather starve read more

Felt like home cook meals that my Grandmother made when I was growing up I would definitely return their again! Anna

I admit I was a little skeptical going into this restaurant as the decor and general setting leave something to be desired. However once I saw the food I was glad we came here, it looked like home cooking and tasted like it too. My husband and I enjoyed our food and couldn't stop talking about how we felt like we were eating dinner at a family members home. There's not much to say other than the food is great and well worth the trip. read more

This place was delicious. We were the only ones there but we were treated very kindly! This restaurant is homey and offers delicious Puerto Rico food. Their arroz con guandules was delicious. We were also informed that if you call ahead they can make Mofongo or Mangu so that it'll taste fresh. Definitely a hidden little gem. read more

Awesome Puertorrican food! Great, friendly staff! Arroz con habichuelas y bistec! Very reasonable prices. read more

Tropical Latin Food - Latin American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

I feel bad for not having reviewed this place earlier! Took a friend of mine who as visiting from out of town (a former Anchorageite) to this place based on reviews, and we were not disappointed! While the decor/ambiance is lacking, the food is outstanding as well as reasonably priced. Don't miss this place - give TLF some TLC! read more

They will give you a truck load of rice and 2oz of meat to eat with the rice, when complaining about it they told me that's their policy, never coming back, flavor was Ok, nothing special read more

It was alright. Some dishes were good but a bit salty thou. It's a bit overpriced for what they offer. I was hoping a bit more out of the quality since I do miss el tango's. read more

Such a great restaurant. The place doesn't look like much on the outside or inside, but the food speaks for itself. Always great service. One of my favorite restaurants in Anchorage, I could eat here multiple times a week. read more

My husband likes this restaurant. Melt in your mouth roast pork. They have different choices of sauce flavors. They also have chicken. This is a very casual place. They have a glass case you pick your food from but good. Quick place to eat at. read more

I'm pretty sure this is just a front for the mob to launder money. Food was awful. It had been sitting out in tins for who knows how long. Decor looked like a banquet room if it was in a gas station. They had no real menus, and we had to go off of what was posted online. My friend got a drink, and I did not, yet we were charged the same amount, which was also different than what was on their website. I'd rather cut out the middle man and give my money straight to the mob as opposed to eating there again. read more

Amazing food! Very authentic. Also opened Hawaiian food too! My new favorite place for Kalbi. The owner came to our table and brought us a sample of something that is going on the next menu. Excellent service and super friendly! We will be back! read more

I cannot believe this place is not on yelp already. I hope they are still in business... I havent been there since my doc recomended that i chill out on all the bad cholesterol. Tropical Latin Food is the only Puerto Rican/Dominican restaurant in Anchorage and yes, this place has all of my favoriate arrtery clogging dishes.. There is a lot to choose from and Arroz con Pollo is highly recommended, He does Cuban sandwiches too. They have Mofongo on occasion. Ribs,and Lechon (roast pork) are also delicious. read more

Excellent find! Watched the movie Chef and really wanted a Cubano sandwich for dinner. The owners were super nice and friendly. The food was outstanding. Great to have a place like this in Anchorage. We will be back again! read more

I have consistently had terrible, rude, and discriminatory service here! I've been in 3-4 times over the past 2 years, going back because the food is unique to Anchorage, and leave every time feeling unwelcomed as a person not of Latin/Hispanic origin. One time this summer I went around dinner time and their open sign was on. They told my fiancée and I that they were closed, so we went across the street to Taco King. When we left TK after about 30 mins, Tropical Latin food's open sign was still illuminated. When I paid for my food today, the employee who rang me up gave me my cash change ($6) and proceeded to hold the $1 as his self prescribed tip. While I would have tipped anyway, it was definitely poor form! And overpriced food for the quality and quantity you receive. If it ever came out that this is a front company, I would NOT be surprised. read more

Outstanding service, great people, and the food is excellent. I had pork and it was delicious.

the food was ok, the place is clean and modest. My meal came with plantains which were given to me burned. However when it was my friend's turn to buy his plate they gave him a new batch of plantains because according to the very cold server they were burned! For it being the only Latin Food place in Anchorage it was ok. read more

I would rather eat minute made rice and a can of beans, because that's what the food tasted like except worse. The chicken had no flavor and was super dry, beans tasted like they were just poured from the can, and the rice was worse then minute made. read more

Delicious, great people great food. Authentic and home-made.

This is a mixed review. Really nice latin food in a hole in the wall location just off base. No prices were posted but in a small and very casual location we weren't concerned. We stepped up and asked the cook/owner to put small portions of the meats behind the counter with the rice and beans - and she told us to pay later. We were very happy with the savory nature of the food and quality of the spice. But, we were surprised by the cost when we paid after the meal - the prices were not commensurate with the meal. And, I think that's why we were the only customers in the restaurant during the peak lunch time (to be fair - one person came in for takeout while we were there). So here's the tip: if it matters to you ask what the charge will be when you step up to the counter - what seems like a buffet lunch counter will turn into a pricing model similar to mid to high range sit down lunch fare. read more

hi the food is very flavorfull i enjoy it BUT there are no set obviouse prices and ive had several friends complain about paying more then they could afford do to having to guess prices. id love to come back also my meal came witha side salad and all it was a bunch of lettuce... :( i love to support my people but i also beleive in diversity usa we live in and is nice to acomadate all kind of people diferent back rounds( excuse my spelling as iam spanglish thanks to bein born in usa with spanish speaking parents all good tho dosent bother me at all). thank you for a great meal always knowing its your business do as you wish and just ofering my opinion. thank you read more