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Tropical Bites

3.8 (192 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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Moderate noise
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Happy hour specials

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Lovely restaurant.
Mike R.

"Caribbean food" in Northern Virginia? *side eye* "Buffet style"? *Double side eye* Needless to say neither of these terms really resonate with any degree of relevance with most Carribean food enthusiasts, including self. But for the fact that I had another networking meeting with a group I recently joined, I would certainly never have found myself here. At this random strip mall - in Manassas, no less? No way, no how. They picked it so I showed up. Like others have mentioned here I was a little put off by the fact that it's "per pound" after I read the $10.99 and got excited. Too late, box loaded. The reality of what you've done hits as the cashier rests your gluttonous box atop the scale right next to the register. $26 comes up on the register. I got a Jamaican Kola Champagne soda pop, so now I'm up to $30 and change. The weighing of food harkens back to a couple of Chinese restaurants I used to go to back in day in DC during college. If nothing else it's a great reminder how greedy you're being. I had a nice sampling of rice 'n peas, stew chicken, jerk chicken, oxtails, curry goat. I even had a healthy portion of chicken pelau - which I'd never tasted before. A VERY tasty dish. Almost taste like chicken fried rice only more flavorful. The owners are Trinnie, so their take is a slight variation from the traditional Jamaican spin I'm used to. Another place I typically go to is owned by Guyanese, so theirs is another variation. Anyway, the food here is excellent. Oxtails are succulent and soft and all the food was well seasoned. Everything was fall off the bone tender. Owner said she slow cooked, not pressure cooked them. I expected a slight toughness like most people give you, so I was wrong. Apparently the owner's mother is in the kitchen cooking a lot of these dishes on the daily. Yup, granny is back there throwing down. I'm super impressed and delighted that the food here is as good as it is. I even had some sorrel to go. Since I cook all this stuff at home myself I'm very critical of it and I can say that this food deserves five stars. The sorrel here had (much) more ginger than the one I make and the oxtails are more brown gravy than curry (like mine) but I'd gladly come back here to dine - and I plan to soon. They even have gluten-free, paleo, and assorted vegetarian options. Update: Today; 6:14p I just consumed the other half of my meal so the 2 lbs that I felt guilty about ordering earlier really was only one because you end up taking leftovers home. Oh, and the jerk wings got some some nice goat pepper/habanero on them - if you're into spice. I am, so it was a nice surprise.

Spicy spare rib, jerk chicken leg, curry chicken thigh, ox tail, spicy coconut shrimp, plantains , and white rice with beans.
Jeff E.

You don't see a lot of Caribbean restaurants around this area so I had to give it a try. The restaurant is small and somewhat dark, with the majority of the light coming in from the windows at the front and has limited seating if you decide to dine in vs. carryout. You are greeted by a staff member who will guide you though the buffet of different meats and sides and they will explain what is in the buffet. The buffet is charged by the pound at $11.99 per pound so with a lot of the meats having bones in them you will blow past a pound quickly. I built my meal with the spicy spare rib, jerk chicken, curry chicken, ox tails, and a spicy coconut shrimp, I also added on plantains and rice with beans as you run out of room quickly with the tray. The meats had great flavor and heat to them and the ox tail was awesome. The spicy shrimp was my favorite thing though in the meal. I washed it all down with a mango juice and peach Arizona tea.

One  Oxtail for $30 + dollars
Dana H.

$30 for 1 tough oxtail 1 under cooked plantain, rice for a toddler and a stolen appetite! Thieves and liars. There's no way that there is gold in this food to be worth that much money and to be so bad. In NY I spend close to that amount and can feed up to 4 people and then some. This is ridiculous and the worst experience I've ever had with food. Don't order from here. Period.

I usually come here every few months when I don't feel to cook on a Sunday! today I got a chicken roti with extra potato. Really had chicken feathers in my food. the taste is very bland. i asked for a refund but Sean the manager didn't understand why I was upset. stating he is not there but would not allow the cashier to refund my money. I will not go back. the cashier was also very rude.

Oxtail and lamb
Shawn M.

Wow! The food here is amazing! Try the oxtail and the shrimp are also incredible!! I'm trying to stay away from carbohydrates are for me this was exactly what the doctor ordered! Highly recommend!!

Oxtails, Jerk Wings, Jerk Chicken, "Rice and Beans," Cabbage, Curry Shrimp, and Macaroni and Cheese
Xandra A.

Yes they allow you to self serve and choose your own variety of different sides, meats, and deserts. BUT.. for $10.99/lb and ZERO flavor in anything, y'all have completely lost your minds. This is the hospital version of Jamaican food. If you have high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, on a strict diet that require you to have no salt whatsoever, this is the "seasonless" place for you. How is even possible to take the Jerk outta Jerk and the Curry out of Curry And another thing.. WHO THE HELL OUTS CELERY IN RICE AND BEANS?? I tell you who!!! The same people who don't use mawfuck'n seasoning Oxtails, Jerk Wings, Jerk Chicken, "Rice and Beans," Cabbage, Curry Shrimp, and Macaroni and Cheese $23 that I should dispute on my card

Moldy dessert
David P.

The food wasn't bad. Then I got to dessert and I was surprised there were pistachios on it. Wait...That's MOLD! Then of course you start wondering about the food you just ate and was it really fresh or just masked by spices? I don't think I want to know. Obviously won't be returning here. Really disgusting.

Ox tail!! Plantain
Yurie H.

This is a hidden gem in manassas. The first time I had it, I ordered through ubereats and I got the jerk chicken w/ rice and plantains. The jerk chicken is so flavorful with a nice spicy kick to it and the plantains are sweet and delicious. I've been to the actual restaurant several times since then and it's a very casual place, but the food is so comforting and delicious. I like how it's pay by weight so you can choose how many/ which foods you want. The price is not bad at $10 per pound. My favorite is the ox tail because the meat is so tender and seasoned slightly. The chickpea/potato side is also delicious, reminding me slightly of Indian food with the spices. I would definitely recommend trying this place out for yummy food!

Jerk Chicken Jamaican Patties rice and peas

Don't go to this place. Seriously. I paid $44 for 1 serving of jerk chicken, rice and peas, cabbage, a drink, and a beef patty. I could tell it wasn't gonna be good by the look of it. But I decided to still give it a chance since the worker was Caribbean. I barely put a dent in it. I should've told her never mind when she told me the price. And I still tipped 20% even though it was self serve. I just felt bad because there was nobody else in the restaurant. I came here after class, and was starving. I should've went to the Caribbean place by my house that would've charged me $20 or less for more/better tasting than what I got here. Or the Teriyaki restaurant right beside it. I was gonna grab a donut from Texas donuts next door, but after that $44 I couldn't spend another dollar on food. When I saw that rice that's when I knew. The rice tasted like 5 minute rice. The plantains were hard. The cabbage was not good. The jerk chicken wasn't very good just extremely spicy so you can't taste anything else but that. The best thing that I got from here was the beef patty that they probably didn't make there and ginger beer that I know they didn't make because they sell the same one all over. Trust me when I say to go somewhere else. Unless you don't mind flavorless non authentic Caribbean food that's overpriced. I got this food to have for lunch and dinner. But instead I'll be throwing my $44 in the trash

Jerk chicken
Leinani S.

If you're looking for tasty Caribbean food in Manassas this should be your new go-to. Located in the new strip mall across from Costco (next to Texas Donuts) Tropical Bites serves up such delicious dishes as jerk chicken, curry goat, stewed oxtail, peas and rice and more with good humor at a great price. Service is buffet style and you pay by weight not by item. There's a nice tropical theme going with fake palm trees lining the dining area. There's not a huge number of tables but they do a brisk business in take-away so finding seats wasn't difficult. Best of all, these ladies are just so darn nice! They're happy to engage in conversation about anything at all and will be able to tell you if something is keto friendly, lactose free, etc. Bottom line, if you love Caribbean (Jamaican) food you need to check this place out. You won't be sorry!

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Everything here is excellent and the staff are gracious. The meats just fall of the bone and are seasoned to perfection. So damn good.

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Absolutely amazing!!!! I can't wait to come back!!! Amazing service and flavor!! I absolutely cannot recommend going here enough!!

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Desserts are amazing! My bfs first Caribbean food and he loved it. The owner was so sweet, very helpful and accommodating.

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Awesome food. Wow so flavorful. Great customer service. Good vibe. Love the concept of being to taste a little bit of everything.

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I'm loving this new spot. It's about time someone opened a Caribbean place in this area. Really good food. Will be coming back frequently.

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Food was delicious and very flavorful. I got the jerk chicken, rice and peas, beef patty, and macaroni pie. My stomach is definitely happy!!

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Finally a Caribbean Restaurant in Manassas. I tried the jerk chicken and curry goat it was very delicious.

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Is this place halal?

Hi Farzana B. - Sorry it took so long to get back to you. Yes the meats are Halal and there are Halal certificates on the wall of the restaurant from the suppliers.

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