Food was great, service was just as good. The ambiance was good. They were getting ready for the…read moreentertainment tonight. We were there around 2:30pm. Not busy at all. Food was a lot. Be hungry Well done Havana Grill.

I love the plantains and black beans here. Ropa Vieja was good. The only thing I did not like are…read morethe chips, thick and off texture to me. Horchata was good. They don't have a real dessert menu and they don't ask if you want dessert, so check the white board when you walk in or ask.

When I moved to GR I was SOOO excited to find a restaurant that served Puerto Rican and Dominican…read morefood, and Rincon Criollo was one of my first stops when I came to town. Everything I've had from Rincon Criollo was super tasty, but I have to say that their Jibarito is my favorite thing on the menu. It's a sandwich that uses fried, smashed plantains instead of bread, so it's gluten-free! (In fact, most of the options of the menu are gluten-free.) The sandwich was invented by the Puerto Rican diaspora community in Chicago, and I am so happy that it has made it's way to GR so that I don't have to drive three hours to enjoy one! One reviewer mentioned the interior, and frankly, Rincon Criollo's space is simple, humble, and clean. The real focus is the food. I won't dock them a star, but man do I wish they were on DoorDash or GrubHub. I'd be ordering from them at least once a week.

This is one of our favorite lunch spots in town and it's always at the top of the list of places…read morethat our son wants to go when he's back home from college. The food is always delicious and we are always greeted with a smile when ordering. I daydream about the cubano, tostones, and avocado milkshake.

This place is the definition of authentic and delicious. We stopped by to grab some empanadas to…read moretake home and it was the perfect easy dinner. We ordered 2 cheese, 2 chicken, and 2 beef. They are pretty big but we wanted extras to heat up the next day. We thought they were all delicious with beef being my favorite and chicken being my wife's favorite. We heated a couple more up the next day for lunch and they were just as great. Definitely recommend stopping by!

Customers service to black people is poor took 3 different people orders before handing me my food…read moreafter waiting 20 minutes, and I was told 10 min wait on food

I went to Irie on a Saturday evening and though I was able to order quickly, the food did take half…read morean hour to prepare (my fault for thinking this was a fast food place) so if you are strapped for time, order ahead! Being my first time I didn't quite understand the options; however, the employee taking my order was patient and walked me through what was available and sides to go with it where I settled on jerk chicken with rice and greens. The meal was flavorful and the sauce from the chicken covering the rice was perfection. The greens still had a slight crunch to them which I really enjoyed It is a very hearty meal so you could probably share, have left overs, or just devour what you're given and live in an overstuffed coma of happiness.

Finally caught Irie on their last day of kitchen service--they're planning on doing catering and…read moree-commerce in the future. I tried to stop by in the past, but their hours posted online weren't accurate at the time. I was bummed they ran out of oxtail birria tacos by the time we called earlier today, but understood. We got the jerk chicken and curry goat. The chicken was juicy and came with rice, beans, veggies, and a lot of sauce. The curry goat was a bit salty for my liking, but still tender. I definitely need to order oxtail from them next time!

It was so incredibly good. Portions are giant…read more We had savory plantains. They are served with spicy slaw and a yummy sauce. You're supposed to eat them "cookie style!!" They were delish. I tried the blue raspberry lemonade...yum. My husband had papaya &passion fruit island drink...also really good! Chicken creole and shrimp chez Olga pasta were our main dishes. Both were giant portions, incredibly flavorful and so filling! We will have lunch and possibly dinner for another day! Olga was so kind and helpful. We will be back! You should 100% come here and experience the flavors and kindness of Olga.

My food came out steaming! I have zero complaints only compliments. As mentioned my food was…read moresteaming it was so hot and fresh. I feel like there is a garden somewhere in there bc the food was also fresh. I would absolutely recommend this establishment.

The fried green tomatoes and soul rolls are pretty good…read more The prices are reasonable. I'd come back to try more of the menu next time I'm in Grand Rapids. The only slight critique I have is that I had a question about the menu and it didn't seem like I could easily inquire with anyone. While They extended a friendly greeting upon my arrival, it would be helpful if they stopped by the table to inquire if I had questions especially since I indicated it was my first time dining here. Lastly they play Great background music!! Overall, this place is a vibe.

I have no complaints when it comes to service or atmosphere but the food is another story,…read moreWe walked in and seated ourselves (that's how you do it here) looked at the menu and there were more drinks than food, food was 20-30$ per person for the smallest possible portion size available I'm talking 20$ for a Dixie cup full of gumbo... You can't refer to yourself as southern dining if you can even give people southern sized portions. Not to mention your gumbo was horrendous that's shameful. Please don't refer to yourself as Soul kitchen when soul food clearly is not your thing sincerely someone from the south.

asoline. Probably my favorite meal I've ever had in Grand Rapids. I'm sick of people always try…read moreto spice it up. This was delicious spicy with the coleslaw with the crispy this of that doughnut thing, bro it was delicious. I even got to hear the gentleman say Wahgwaan

We were excited to find this place. We drove 30 minutes from Wayland…read more We arrived at 12:15 pm; found a handwritten sign: "I'll be back by 1:00pm" Ugh. We left and came back an hour later. Store was open on 2nd try. First impression: Empty. Lights are off. Dark inside. One friendly man running the show. Smells delicious. Greeted promptly. Store quiet, except for quiet talking among clientele. There were other customers already ordering. I ordered jerk chicken and curry chicken. $16 each meal. Chef disappeared into the dark kitchen. Order took about 10 minutes. Jamaican trinkets were on sale in a glass case. Bob Marley earrings, etc. Huge airbrush mural on the wall was nice. *Some quiet reggae music would have added to the ambiance. I took my food home and split the 2 orders 3 ways with my 2 teenagers. The CHICKEN was very tender, almost too tender. Nice flavor. Dryer than I expected. Jerk flavor was preferred, but curry was also good. (Better cold) COLE SLAW was great with a fresh citrus taste. The RICE was thick and pasty like oatmeal, and had some fruits in it. It took up half the tray, and most of it landed in the trash. Even The donut or CARNIVAL, is interesting, as were the plantains. We are not familiar with Jamaican cuisine, so can't judge it for authenticity. The flavor was a nice experience, but not really our thing. Good luck. Nice guy! I'm probably just too Caucasian for this place. ;-)

This is my new favorite spot in GR! The owner Nick is a Swiss Army knife kind of guy - he cooks,…read morehe greets, he answers the phone, he runs the register...truly everything!!! His restaurant is located in a strip mall that is never busy, which is great for parking options. The GPS might direct you to McDonalds, but it's located in the strip mall right behind McDonalds. The restaurant itself is bright and always clean (including the bathroom!). There are a few tables and a couch to eat inside, but I've also ordered to-go and the food travels well down the street. Now for the FOOD! Ummm I have tried nearly everything on the menu at this point and haven't found anything I dislike. The Samosas are a great appetizer (deep fried ground beef in a thin pastry dough) and the super super spicy chili oil is perfect on them...but just one drop for me! The tilapia is epic. For being a whole fried fish, it is super meaty, juicy, and flavorful. I've found that sometimes this method makes it harder to eat, but unlike a red snapper, there isn't a whole lot of effort to avoid bones. Make sure you get a side of rice and beans, because it's not your average staple. And the plantains are amazing as well, I like to dip them in the green sauce. The fried turkey is delicious, but I try to eat it first because it can dry out a little bit if it sits awhile, but that is typical for anything fried. The Caribbean pasta and chicken are not my favorite of all the things I've tried, but I wouldn't classify them as bad. Let me start a new paragraph in honor of the star of the show: THE CHICKEN WINGS. Listen people, these are the best chicken wings in Grand Rapids. No, you can't choose among 100 flavors like at a 'wing spot', but in terms of tenderness, this meat doesn't just fall off the bone...it plummets off. The flavors are hard for me to pinpoint but I get a lot of garlicky, salty, herby, buttery vibes. They don't need a morsel of sauce, but if you must, the green sauce is great. Nick is so warm and welcoming and genuinely gets to know each of his customers and makes sure you are happy with your food. Even when I get takeout, he insists on showing me inside each to-go box to confirm my order. Even if you don't think Caribbean-African fusion cuisine is your thing, I promise this food is worth trying and Nick is a joy to support!

Tropicala Taste is located in a strip mall in Kentwood near Horrocks. I made plans to meet my…read morefriend Carly H there for dinner and took Nate with me. We were greeted right away when we walked in by Nick, the owner. He is so friendly, kind, and his smile is infectious! He told us about some of the popular menu items and we planned what we wanted to order. Nate and I got the whole tilapia, jerk wings, and a side of plantains. Carly got the same thing as well as some other items to-go to take home for her husband. We sat down and enjoyed the bright and cheerful space as Nick started on our food. He was the only one working so we figured we'd have time to catch up which was nice. Nick asked if we eat beef, and we said yes so he said something about making us a traditional dish - ok! We're all adventurous foodies so we were excited. Nick's energy was infectious and he was so excited that we were open to trying new things. He brought out some flaky pastries stuffed with ground beef - sort of like an empanada. They were so tasty! The meat was flavorful and he encouraged us to try adding some of the spicy chili oil to the accompanying coleslaw and then eating it all together. The chili oil totally added a kick of spice that lingered but wasn't overpowering. Just a drop or two was enough! Our wings came out next - Carly said they might be her favorite wings in all of GR! They were spiced but not spicy hot, and perfectly fried. The jerk rub was a little salty but the flavors were great. I would definitely get them again. The plantains were some of the best I've had! Sometimes they can be dry or tough, but these were crisp on the outside and tender inside, slightly sweet and delicious! The fish came out last and it's a show stopper - the whole fish is deep fried to perfection and a huge portion to share between two people. It was juicy and not overcooked, with beans, rice, and an herbaceous green sauce to drizzle over everything. I loved trying this fun hole in the wall spot with delicious food - I encourage you to try it too! It's unique and interesting, with flavors you don't find everywhere. Plus, Nick is so wonderful and truly made me feel like I was an old friend dining at his home. I can't wait to try the chicken and pasta dishes!

This is a simple review...just stop reading and go! The food is amazing, the service is excellent,…read moreand the music just puts you in a good mood. Go and enjoy some amazing food and set your mind right!

It is so hard to find good Caribbean food. My husband brought me here on a day date after hearing…read morethis place was award winning. But sadly the food was very salty and underwhelming. The sauce tasted store bought and there was no jerk flavor to the jerk wings. My curry chicken was just salty and no curry. The people there were really nice and the esthetic of the restaurant was fitting and beautiful but the food was not worth the price or the calories. I was unable to finish the food and my husband had to docture up his wings with Caribbean spices at home. Maybe it was an off day but I wouldn't return.