Tried Tropicana after seeing my friend order the Lunch Combo and I'm so glad I did. I got the stew chicken with rice and beans and a side of tostones, and everything was really good. The chicken was flavorful and tender, the rice and beans were seasoned perfectly, and the tostones were crispy and fresh. The Lunch Combo is a great deal for the amount of food you get, and it's nice that they have different meat options available from the steam table. Everything tasted homemade and authentic. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to when I'm craving good Caribbean food. I didn't even put a dent in my food and I'm stuffed! read more

Tropicana Restaurant - Spanish Near Me - Clarksville, Tennessee

I would give 3.5 stars if I could the food is good not great not bad at 17$ a plate it's on the more expensive side for mostly rice and beans the restaurant gives of cafeteria vibes read more

Good food. Lots of variety. Reminds me of back home. One of the only Spanish spots in Clarksville. Nice ambience. Staff is friendly and nice. read more

The food was cooked on the spot, the portions great and the cashier assisted in taking the food to the car. The place was clean, the music at an appropriate volume. Will def eat there again. read more

Tropicana Restaurant - Fish Platter - Spanish Near Me - Clarksville, Tennessee

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Okay, these folks serve generous portions of GREAT Dominican food!!! For $11, I got pernil (roast pork), yellow rice laced with gandules, and frijoles laden on top! Was more food than I could manage!! AND THE FLAVOUR!!! I miss food like this!! Not too many places this far north can do pernil like they do! The restaurant is spic and span clean. Cute Caribbean murals painted on the walls with recuerdos (knick knacks) from their country placed strategically around. Lovely Latino music emanates from their speakers. They have a selection of fountain soda offerings and bottled drinks (even beer). I am in love with Tropicana! What a wonderful find for my Spanish blood! And did I mention the price?! $11!! You can't beat that with a stick! I will be back! No doubt about that! Gracias, Tropicana! El sabor es increíble!! Lo mejor en Clarksville!! read more

I came in here for lunch at this mom and pop restuarant. It serves Caribbean/ Spanish style dishes. They have a selection of pre made food on hot plates which you can select from a variety of meats and or rice or pasta (approximately per $9 plate). They also have a menu for made to order food that take approximately 15 minutes. We ordered the pasta with the roast chicken leg, the empinadas, the crunch pork bites, and the braised chicken with white rice. The crunch pork bites may have been over cooked because you can't eat the skin. It was super hard and was extremely chewy. The empinadas were okay. The pasta was over cooked but had good flavors. The braised chicken was a bit on the dry side. The staff working was super friendly and offered us some spicy sauce to go with our food which was deliciously but very spicy! There was plenty of parking located in the front. Overall, the staff was super nice, the resturant was clean however the food missed its mark for lunch for me today. read more

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Food and service were good, but unfortunately you can't park in the parking lot. You have to find somewhere else to park because the owners of the building will harass you for parking in the parking lot. I ordered togo and tried to eat in peace in the parking lot and the owners of the building harassed me for being in the parking lot. Needless to say I couldn't even enjoy the dinner and the food I bought and paid for. read more

My first time here. Maybe if I'd picked a different meat, my rating would be different. I chose the smothered liver. My husband(whom loves this place) got the stewed pork. We came at lunchtime and the hot bar was set up, but only with 2 kinds of rice, pinto beans, and about 6 meats. The drinks were bottled, so no sweet tea. And I didn't see any veggies at all. But overall the service was good and fast since it was hot and read. I guess I'm not a big fan of just meat and rice. I need vegetables too. read more

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Not sure how I haven't reviewed this place yet. We order arroz con gandules from here every year for Christmas. If I can get here every couple of months I am thrilled. Everything is always so good. I was on this side of town this past weekend and decided to treat myself. You can order off the menu or meat and sides from steam table. Arroz con gandules is a staple. You really can't go wrong with anything here. read more

Tropicana Restaurant - a large pan of food being prepared in a commercial kitchen - Spanish Near Me - Clarksville, Tennessee

The Restaurant its very clean, the tables are far enought from each other. The food its great, its like being in the Dominican Republic. I Like the decoration and the music at the restaurant too. If you would like a good spanish/caribean restaurant to go to when you are in Tennessee "Tropicana Restaurant" its your place. read more

Tropicana Restaurant - White Rice and Stew chicken - Spanish Near Me - Clarksville, Tennessee

Still love this place. Friendly staff and authentic good food. I will keep returning here to eat. read more

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This is my favorite restaurant!! I moved to northern KY and would order the party plates to take back to my roommates. I love that the food tastes like I'm visiting a grandmothers kitchen. Amazing service! I love the down to earth vibe I feel walking in. Beyond the beautiful art there is a strong sense of family in this restaurant. Also, I respect restaurants that displays the food so upfront. I've worked at restaurants that hold a similar (less acceptable) assembly in the back. read more

The best restaurant in Clarksville. Easily! I wish I could live off of this food. Soooo authentic! Not to mention the staff is friendly! read more

Tropicana Restaurant - I could eat this place everyday if I could best spot in town! Hands down! - Spanish Near Me - Clarksville, Tennessee

Very salty food, and I'm Puerto Rican. The food upset my stomach and got me in the bathroom right after I ate it.

First time there, the menu was puertorican cuisine. It was delicious. It remind me of a home cooked meal. I definitely recommend it. I give it a 4 out of 5 stars because the stuffed potato (relleno de papa) was very bland. Is a cafeteria style, select your items, pay at the end and you can dine in or take out. read more

Great place to eat authentic Puerto Rican/Dominican food!! If you there on Saturdays you need to try the Sancocho. This is my favorite plate there. read more

Tropicana Restaurant - Spanish Near Me - Clarksville, Tennessee

Delicious food, fresh made everyday, service is excellent and the helpings can feed me for two meals, we eat here at least once a week and the atmosphere makes you think beach thoughts. read more

Poor service. Very unclean. Disappointed with the food. Rubbery streak and very greasy. Guy taking orders was drinking. read more

Came here three times in the last month. Delicious food every time, just a bit saltier than preferred. Would recommend the stew chicken and pig feet. Delicious amarillos read more

This food here is absolutely delicious. Would recommend the pork with rice and beans. The staff was super nice. read more

Tropicana Restaurant - Spanish Near Me - Clarksville, Tennessee

This is the closest to comfort food. I grew up eating Dominican food and this place does it for me. You cannot find a place close to this anywhere in TN. So don't believe the negative bullshit you see people writing. Try it for yourself and be the judge. And if you don't like FLAVOR and salt in your food then don't step foot in here because that's what you're getting. But I must say, the price is a little too much compare to what I'm used to paying for a whole meal back home. read more

I came to this place a week ago and the lady Angela or something like that was V E R Y rude, I'm not sure why, I was very respectful it was my first time at the place I came because of the reviews. I brushed it off and thought maybe she's just having a bad day and is tired. I bought the lamb plate and the food was good and salty. The rice was mushy and overcooked. I thought hey, I'ma give this place another chance. Today when I came back I asked about the soup and the menu and she was RUDER than the first time!! I was still very respectful. I asked her about her menu and she replied with a S N A R K Y attitude. I walked out at this point, I will not support any business THAT is RACIST. I do not recommend place for any POC or AMERICANS! I DON'T Recommend ANY support from any REAL Americans to this place they ARE NOT FRIENDLY! V E R Y rude and V E R Y disrespectful. read more

First time there. The food is hot and ready to serve. Food is amazing and can't get enough of it. Customer service is good and very accommodating. I was told to come around lunch time (10:30AM - 1:00PM) for the best meat selection or call ahead to place your order. This has become my favorite place to eat in the area. read more

My friend brought me here.... They serve Puerto Rican cuisine. It was good, but the food could have been hotter in temp. You order from a buffet style counter. The guy working here was real nice. I probably wont come back.. but it was okay. read more

This place is good. The food was warm and delicious. The guy with the tattoos helped us out. My wife asked for hot sauce and I asked for mayo ketchup and they were both good on the food we ordered. I came in January and the place was clean but just had a weird atmosphere to it. Drinks were cold. Price is fair. It's not bad. read more

The food is great and extremely full of flavor. If you don't leave this place full then you've done something wrong. This is a great Caribbean / South American influence restaurant. I highly recommend it. read more

This is truly authentic Dominican/Caribbean food. The selection is varied and portion size are gracious. This is truly home cooking away from home...that is if you are from Dominican Republic. The moment you walk in the smell of the food is truly amazing! Order your food, grab a Presidente finish with some flan. Before you leave get a to go plate, because they close at 7pm during the week and you will have to wait a whole day before you can go back! read more

Satisfied my cravings! Will be back soon to try the rice and beans with bistec encebollado... read more

Tropicana Restaurant - Shrimp Stuffed Mofongo - Spanish Near Me - Clarksville, Tennessee

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Been coming here for years. Definitely comfort food for me. Baked chicken, beef steak, pernil(roast pork) are my go to's. You can order of menu if you want. Always feel welcomed read more

Honestly, the food is not bad it can be better the reason i am giving one star is because the prices yes some items are not as much but example: pork ribs with baby plantains shouldn't be $18.00 that right there is taking advantage of the customers the only reason i paid for it was because it was served already and there were couple of customers around me. Im kind of an introvert , but that aside no way in hell that cost $18. And i have notice is when the lady charge she make her own numbers not right at all would give -5 stars if i could. read more

Tropicana Restaurant - This shouldn't cost $18.00 with 2 alcapurias unless they were charging the alcapurias that is like a pastelitos $5 each - Spanish Near Me - Clarksville, Tennessee

1st time experiencing Dominican food. And I must say it was delicious. Loved it! Great service and great food. read more

Tropicana Restaurant - Mofungo - Spanish Near Me - Clarksville, Tennessee

I've lived in the area since 2015 and this is my first time trying this place. I feel like I cheated myself by not stopping in sooner. Roast pork, yellow rice, pintos and plantains were on point! Lunch special... so much food I have enough left for dinner definitely comfort food read more

I have been there a few times, and really enjoyed the food. I usually get the rice and beans with chicken on bone. Nice comfort food. My wife loves the stuffed Mofongo, and still calls them potato balls. Pleasant staff and helpful, especially explaining items you may have never tried or heard of. I will be back again soon. read more

Really hits home! Great restaurant, and great family mom and pop atmosphere! Never had a meal here i didn't enjoy. Great to have them part of this community. read more

Started eating here about a year ago. Thought staff was rude, however over time I have changed my mind. Maybe someone said something to them. Food is good, especially the rice/beans and the beef. My picky mother-in-law tried it and liked it (very surprising). She chose the pork as her favorite. Glad they now are open on Sunday. I've only ate from the buffet though. Kids ask for it by name now, especially my picky 5 year old. read more

First few days at Fort Campbell brought us to this location. Big mistake. The food was precooked and sitting in a hot buffet station. The guy just scoops it onto your plate. It was kind if gross. The tostones needed salt. Worse part of all was when I used the restroom there was a cockroach! Gross! read more

Food is good but service is horrible. They act like they are doing you a favor by serving you. Every time I go there the employees always have that angry look. Worst customer service. read more

My family and I really enjoy the food here. There is a buffet style section where you can pick some rice as well as a few other things (which to me is a great idea, it would take too long and too much effort to cook rice like that for every person and if you go to Puerto Rico a lot of places are the same there) I also like the fact that there is also a menu to order from that they will cook right on the spot for you. Food is great and the staff is very personable. I would definitely recommend giving it a chance. read more

Friendly staff and great rice and beans. I always go for lunch and usually get beef with the lunch menu. Super sweet fruit tea if you have a sweet tooth. Also, look behind the counter in glass display case for plantains and other special items. read more

I am from Puerto Rico and I am also a cook. This restaurant has potential but it needs a lot of work. The food is salty. There wasn't air conditioning so it was hot as hell. There were flies all over the place, that's gross! The people in this restaurant are rude and unwelcoming. Customer service is not a priority here. The mofongo was bland and the shrimps had a good taste but were oily. I've never seen mofongo with oily shrimps. The mofongo looked like mangu which is not authentic mofongo. It wasn't very appetizing and I got sick from it. The rice looked too sticky and by what I heard salty as well. I was so disappointed. As a cook and Puerto Rican I can see the potential but these owners have to change their attitude and fix their flavors. This is not authentic Puerto Rican food or Dominican I don't know what that was. Too bad though, the idea and menu look great. read more