Visited Empanadas recently for some takeout. We requested four entrees to go. Upon arrival, the…read morefood was ready. I drove it home and we dove in. The food was still warm and tasty. I requested garlic shrimp mofongo, which included lettuce and tomato. My wife requested pulled pork mofongo, and my son chicken mofongo. The mofongo was good. The garlic shrimp sauce was very tasty and the shrimp were great. We also had some tostones, which were thin, but very tasty. The portions were large and the meal was very filling. Good food, good service.

Nothing is better than your own home cooked Hispanic meals, I know you would agree. Isn't it nice…read morethough when you don't want to make your traditional meal that you can visit this establishment and get a taste of your heritage. I ordered the pork and fried plantain twice (carne frita y tostones). They're pretty tasty. What makes it special is the very nice cashier that has always taken our order. I know they opened a few months ago and I am sure they will keep getting better. My one piece of advice is the following. When I first walked in all you can see is their fritters in the case (empanadas, I call them pastellillos, papa rellena (meat filled potato balls) and alcapuria. That's all I thought they had and I almost walked out, turned around and decided to try. As I was ordering my husband found one single piece a paper with menu. They had so much more to offer. So hopefully they can get large colorful images of their food and prices and have it fill their side wall. Other than that, Kuddos to this small business. Let's keep them open.

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!

Tropical Bay is a great spot if you're looking for Dominican and Puerto Rican cuisine. The décor is…read moresuper cute and has a fun, welcoming vibe. Our waitress was attentive, friendly, and did a great job throughout our meal. I ordered the Garlic Chimichurri Shrimp. While the shrimp was cooked well, it had a pretty fishy taste that just wasn't for me, and I wasn't a fan of the cilantro aioli. Several people in our group really liked the pineapple dressing, though, so I'd definitely give that a try if I went back. Next time, I'd order a different entrée because there were several other dishes that looked delicious. The only thing that felt a little off was when we first walked in. The gentleman at the front just stared at us without greeting or acknowledging us, which was a bit intimidating. It wasn't a huge deal, but a simple "Hi, we'll be with you in a moment" would have made for a warmer first impression. Overall, it was a good experience, and I'd definitely return to try something different on the menu. I also had the flan, which was pretty good and the Tropical Bay House which was tasty! ,

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

I hate to be that person but truly truly, if I could give zero I would. The food was good, but the…read moreservice was AWFUL, lady at the front had an attitude and told me and my father we couldn't sit down and eat because we got our food from the other side of the SAME restaurant.

I love this dynamic duo, the owners have two restaurants. This particular one the husband works and…read morehe does a great job. Love that I asked for fried plantains and he took two fresh plantains out of the refrigerator and peeled and fried the plantains. Talk about FRESH!!! The pork bites have great flavor and very soft and scrumptious. It's in Market 42 a new place which I'd clean and very interesting mix of stores. Go visit them and say Cee Cee sent you,, lol. Not that he really knows me by name.. lol. His wife works the other restaurant they have, both amazing. You can go to this one on a date :).

Tropical Bay is Latin cuisine spot with two locations - restaurant in Broadview Heights and food…read morecourt stand (at the Market 42) in Brunswick. I never tried Tropical Bay before but checked out out their food stand in Brunswick this weekend. They specialize in Dominican and Puerto Rican cuisine. AMBIANCE: Market 42 is modern, open floor food court. Tropical Bay has a stand at the market. Guests can dine in at the open floor seating or the patio. Orders are also available to go. Pre-ordering seems to be an option online. FOOD: The menu can be best described as Latin fusion. There are plenty of choices based on your preferred tropical adventure - pina colada, rice bowls, salad bowls, rolls, desserts, empanadas, Latin American juice, and more. You can also build a plate from all vendors at the market by browsing. I was craving so many things at once that I built a little meal at Tropical Bay. My order: Dominican Chicken Rice Bowl ($10.99 for a small bowl) - You build the chicken bowl and add additional ingredients at the food line (think Chipotle style). I added rice, cheese, pineapple, and sweet plantains ($2.99 up charge) to my bowl. I did not enjoy this bowl at all. The rice tasted undercooked and the chicken was over seasoned. It more so tasted like it was marinated too long. I've extensively traveled the North coast of the Dominican Republic tasting a lot of chicken dishes way beyond the resort in communities and eateries, this was my least favorite. Perhaps I'm not used to the flavor or this particular preparation method. Plantains were a saving grace - juicy and well prepared. I didn't think that the bowl or plantains had a good sized portion of any ingredients, not worth the price in my option. Other ingredient up-charges are fried plantains and yuca fries (also $2.25). Guava egg rolls ($4.49, 2 each): Tasty little things! So unique to the area! I could eat a whole pile of these! The crust resembles McDonalds pie crust. The interior is tropical goodness. They are tiny and so delicious. Packages of more than two would be very much appreciated. Three Milk Cake ($4): Tres Leches cake in a cup. It's very easy to eat in this format and is also perfectly moist. It is one of the better Tres Leches that I've found locally. VALUE: Tropical Bay has rewards through Toast. Make sure that you track your reward points. No sign-up is necessary if you're already Toast member. Just ask for your receipt via email or phone to keep track of the points. SERVICE: The service was average, nothing notable. It's understandable for a food court stand that calls for more transactional experiences. As I ate my meal on the patio at Market 42, I concluded that I would come back for guava egg rolls and plantains. I'd also like to explore the menu to find more dinner entree options. So far guava egg rolls are my first amor!

Great new ethnic food in Sheffield Lake! Located in the Shoreway Center (where Apples grocery store…read moreis). This used to be the location of Driftwood Cafe. It is not a Caribbean Soul food restaurant. Everything is made fresh and is delicious! It is a great spot to choose for lunch or dinner.

What a boon to the Lorain county food scene!! The owner is 110% personality and fire. Her…read morerestaurant is new and stylish with a lively atmosphere. The food. The pastelillos: beef, chicken, pork were excellent. Packed with meat and seasoned up so you could enjoy them plain or dress them up in a sweet and spicy island sauce. The rice and Mac salad were plentiful alongside our smoked pork ribs. We devoured the dinner and got a second round of pastelillos. I failed in the ok tire taking category because I was too hungry, my apologies... I will do better. For the time being, she indicated they will be doing 1 entree a day Wednesday through Sunday. Call ahead to see what she has! It's going to be good, but I'd hate for you to arrive looking for a robust menu, only to find the simplicity of a single offering :) The island coffee rounded out our lunch and prepared us to conquer the world. Cafe au leche. What a treat!!! I'm only the 2nd Yelp review? That boggles my mind, as I now consider this a must stop.

There is a reason Yelpers give this restaurant such high ratings. The flavors are amazing!…read more Do yourself a favor and try this spot out!

Omg authentic amazing tasting food! Fresh! No wait to sit for lunch. Fantastic service. Chef…read morechecked in on food quality. Highly recommend!!!

Amazing food service was awesome and the ambiance was also cool alot of things to tryread more

This is a very well serviced bodega. The parking is a bit sketchy, but well worth it as this serves…read moremuch like all bodega's with a small market catering to the Puerto Rican community that surrounde it, and with a food and bakery service that has phenomenal items. We grabbed a healthy plate of meats, rice and beans before finishing our cart with Cassata, tembleque, flan and turnovers. The food was delicious, the help was more than amazing, and the only downside was I couldn't order more. Most bakeries in the area are top notch, you just have to be willing to try new. So if you've never had PR food, give Rainbow a try!

The empanadas are so good. The beef and plantain is my favorite. Beef and plantain portions are…read moreperfect. We also got the beef, Guava and cheese, chicken Venezuelan to try. They all have their own distinct flavors and I enjoyed each and every one of them. It's small place but the food speaks for itself. Service was friendly and fast. These are best eaten fresh. Although fried, they are not greasy. They are just as good when reheated at home. Highly recommend it.

Very disappointed with this restaurant. The staff were unfriendly and unprofessional toward…read moredelivery drivers. They also took an unusually long time to prepare the order, causing unnecessary delays. Delivery drivers deserve respect too because we're trying to provide good service to customers. I hope management improves both the staff's attitude and the order preparation time.

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.

The food here is always great! The oxtail soup is one of my new favorite comfort foodsread more

PAID TWICE! This food was beyond good. Beating my…read moreexpectations all around. I arrived with my partner and had a nice meal. They got up to pay for the bill. They talked to the waitress and paid with a tip attached that staff selected themselves!!!! After coming to sit back down they announced that it didn't go through and that they would need payment again. I offered to pay the bill with my money. But my partner said that this is common in some places where restaurants will double charge people! The said an automatic refund would happen and to give them a call if we never received one! Yeah no more like let's just call the bank and dispute it! Run. Run. FAR AWAY.