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.

Great food and helpful staff. We had a misunderstanding of a menu item, but they took care of it…read moreand us with a delightful attitude. Apparently the place turns into a club after hours, how fun!

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. ;-)

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!

One of the best new restaurants to open in quite some time! I'm so excited I finally came to visit…read moreTropicala! Let's start with #1: the food! Everything we tasted was outstanding! We ordered the tilapia, the fried turkey, and were also sold of the chocolate cake for dessert (definitely not a mistake). The tilapia was really great. The batter was well spiced but not spicy. (If you like spicy ask for the spicy drops and he will bring a house made oil to the table.) The turkey was equally delicious! Turkey is often dry but they did a great job with it. Both entrees came with plantains and rice and beans, both delicious. The plantains were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, just perfect! And the rice and beans were well seasoned and perfectly fluffy. Both dishes also came with Tropicala's amazing signature sauce. Bright green and bright flavor, this sauce pairs well with everything! Once this place takes off I wouldn't be surprised if it was bottled. #2 the service: the front man of the restaurant is charming, charismatic, and makes everyone feel welcome. It's obvious he has a real passion for his food and seeing his customers' enjoy themselves. I couldn't say enough good things about him! #3 atmosphere: they have done the best they can with a small space. Tucked away in a strip mall off Kalamazoo, they have done their best to transport the patrons into a comfortable colorful space. Bright walls and on-theme decor compliment the mood of the restaurant. Though there isn't much seating, especially with covid precautions, they are hoping to include some outdoor seating for the summer. I hope everyone gets a chance to check out this new spot! It will not disappoint!

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.

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!

The food here is great. We had the tostone's, empanadas and mofongo. The waitress was very nice too.read more

Excellent service and food. This evening we ordered the chivo dish and a shrimp dish along with…read morerice and beans, tostones and salads. Everything was super fresh and delicious. This is Dominican style cooking at its very best! Muchas gracias a todos en Le Petite Chateau!