Closed. Need to update this in their hours. Totally disappointed as there is not much to choose from here.

Greatest flavor pulled pork tostones taste very authentic Owner came out to say hi...sweet woman Small yet very quaint on Main Street read more

Tiny restaurant, but big on food. I absolutely loved it! Just wish that the Tropical Grill was in Marion so I could eat there on a regular basis. read more

An amazingly eclectic menu offering dishes from different parts of Latin America. We had. Colombian style sandwiches which were excellent. The owner was very attentive. A surprise to find this in Spruce Pine. read more

Cute little find with an extensive menu! Salsa was very tasty with a slight kick. The cuban sandwich is outstanding. Great flavor, real cuban bread with a great crunch. Also ordere tropical nachos (huge) and the salsa cheese fries. read more

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Friends and I had lunch here today. The food was excellent!! We ate outside and enjoyed the nice weather. Ordering food was done inside and food paid for at the time of ordering. Service for outside dining was limited to food delivery and drink refills. They were busy but food arrived in a timely manner. I would highly recommend Tropical Grill. read more

Still loving this place two years later! We brought our first dog here during a hiking trip in 2022. Today, we brought our new dog. It's so hard to find dog friendly restaurants that are THIS delicious. I got the arroz con pollo, any the shredded chicken was fantastic. My husband loved the Cuban sandwich. read more

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Food is authentic and delicious! Service was very personal and genuine. Highly recommend you check it out if you are in the area.

We went here on a recommendation from a friend and are so glad we did! The grilled shrimp quesadilla was the most flavorful, unique quesadilla I've ever had. Usually they're just stuffed with cheese and not much else, but they put lots of veggies and spices. The mango shrimp platter was fruity and delicious. The shrimp were char grilled perfectly. The place itself is colorful, clean, and the people who work here are so nice! We will definitely be back while we are here visiting this week :) read more

Tropical Grill - Mango shrimp platter with plantains, rice and salsa - American Near Me - Spruce Pine, North Carolina

Prices are way too high for quality of food and portions. Prices in the images from the past are more adequate and would result in a higher rating. $16 for a Cuban sandwich? No thanks. Pork was very chewy and I know it sounds weird, but it had too much pork. Food took about an hour to come out. Staff were extremely friendly though and the plantains were great. read more

They have all type of tropical food, tacos, salads and American food, hamburgers, cheese steak subs and fries included. Very clean and has a Sanitation Rating of A 100.0. You can't go wrong!! read more

Best. Cuban sandwich. Ever. That is no lie! I grew up in Little Havana and get so frustrated with restaurants that create Cuban sandwiches that are posers. A Cuban sandwich is a very simple delicacy that needs to no additions. It is an amazing and huge portion that is easy enough for two people to share or for you to have lunch tomorrow! The garlic mango shrimp are incredible and the mango plantains are addictive. It takes someone from Miami to recognize the true quality of a good Cuban sandwich, and the cooking in the kitchen is straight out of Miami! Anna is the best! She can help you understand the menu and will take great care of you. catch a seat outside underneath the palm fronds, and let them out and breezes carry you to the Caribbean! read more

This is our first visit and the food was SPECTACULAR. The portions are massive; for your money. The wait, was normal 2-5 for food for food that is cooked while you wait; IS FANTASTIC-nothing is warmed up or refried. I loved the ambience because of the Spanish flavor. they speak English and for Spanish speaking customers- they got you. keep up the INCREDIBLE WORK! I wish I could give you 10 stars. Kathy Camick read more

It's just a great little lunch spot. Very authentic cuban/Jamaican and Caribbean food! Our while family stopped by after enjoying the area, and all 9 of us got something different with everything being amazing! Huge menu so can't go wrong and find something for everyone. A MUST STOP PLACE TO EAT!!! read more

My wife and I ate a late lunch here on July 4 and considering that she is half Cuban I thought I'd turn this review over to her. Her first comment immediately after trying the Tropi Chopi Pulled Pork (a Cuban specialty) was "Yum, absolutely perfect!" The Plaintains, were fresh, piping hot and perfectly carmelized at which she added "Delicious just like Neenee, my Cuban grandmother used to make". The black beans and onions were also slow cooked to perfection. Ditto, on the Pico De Gallo which arrived on the side. We split a homemade flan for dessert, covered in coconut. It was smooth, creamy and delicious as advertised and the coconut tasted freshly grated. Now, let's talk serving size: Enormous! Service: Friendly, helpful, attentive! Cleanliness: Imacculate. Atmosphere: Comfortable and cool inside, festive and colorful outside. Menu: Extensive. By the way, its delightful owners are on site as you might expect with such a well run establishment. No one can match the passion of owners. Are you getting the idea that we really liked this place? I rarely give 5 stars but hey they checked all the boxes! 5 stars it is! We will definitely return for a Cuban sandwich and the Coconut Shrimp. read more

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This place is wonderful!!! We found it while driving thru and were thrilled with the flavors and service! The Cuban is the best I've had! The Tropi Chopi with chicken and mango salsa was excellent! We will go out of our way in the future to visit again! If you're driving thru, don't miss this treasure in Spruce Pine. read more

Food is delicious with fast service :) The staff are very welcoming!! Thank you! Will be coming back.

Very good but if you get one of the hot dishes be aware it is very hot and delish. We will be going back.

Absolutely the best place in town for great salads, salsa and ambience. This place has it going on and so authentic. Our new fave in town.

Update: owner apologized. I am thankful. Second time we have been here. Food is good but the staff doesn't listen. They are not friendly at all. Got my husband's order wrong both times. Then when you tell them they try to say you did not order that way. Really? Very frustrating. Will not come here again which is sad because there are not many restaurants around here. read more

The food here is authentic Caribbean fare. I had the tilapia Cubana, and it was absolutely delicious. The ripe plantains or Maduros were cooked to perfection. My wife had a chicken salad with cilantro dressing That was amazing. It's hard to believe we have authentic Caribbean cuisine in Spruce Pine. read more

Absolutely delicious. We are from the seafood section of the menu. Mouth watering. The staff were so sweet and kind. Inside and out was beautiful. read more

Food was delicious! And the staff was so kind. If you're a vegetarian I highly recommend this place, they have a lot of yummy veggie options, which can be hard to find in this region. read more

Great lunch today! The Cuban and the Cheese steak. Wonderful piping hot fries and delicious homemade coleslaw. Great service from Bently/Robert! And amazing options for dinner too. read more

Wonderfully flavorful and diverse menu. We happened to get to meet the owner who was a lovely individual and very passionate about the authenticity of her food. You can tell she puts a lot of love and care into her business. That alone makes this place worth going to and to top it off, the food is spectacular read more

Amazing service, perfect spot tucked away the mountains for a date night. Best food ever. I will be going back. read more

Tropical Grill - Jerk Chicken was amazing - American Near Me - Spruce Pine, North Carolina

they make you pay for take out in advance - then they took an hour to prepare it. the staff was rude. I was just getting ready to ask for my money back and finally it was ready. never again. read more

First time here. Food was authentic. Ordered the gordita puerca and it did not disappoint. Our server Ariel waa also great! Highly recommend! read more

Tropical Grill - American Near Me - Spruce Pine, North Carolina

I was not in a bad mood at all. When we came in you were not busy. One table had a couple with their food and another table had a family of 4 that just ordered right after we sat. I ate my quesadilla with a fork because it fell apart as soon as I picked it up. I should have taken a pic of it. Yes I could have also.said something but after the long wait I was very hungry. I will not be back more than lily especially since we were visiting area. I like to look at yelp reviews when traveling and leave them for others to help others decide where to eat. I am having another good day . read more

We happened upon this gem coming down from a hike at Linville Falls. The Cuban sandwich was amazing- filled with meat and served with delicious side of cucumber salad. We also had grilled mahi tacos and and coconut shrimp platter, with black beans and rice. Everything was so flavorful and service was excellent. So thankful they were open during the COVID scare. Quaint outside seating was delightful. Coconut Shrimp Cuban Sandwich Fish Tacos read more

This little spot was the most delightful surprise. Authentic food from several tropical and Central American locations. I felt at home there and food was magnificent. Sweet host and owner as well! read more

My wife and I love eating here. We usually go around lunch time. She loves the Jamaican Jerk Chicken and I prefer the Spicy Shrimp and Lobster. Black beans , rice and the fresh chips and salsa are outstanding. Highly Recommend eating here , it's a small restaurant with great Caribbean food. read more

Always enjoy the food. Clean quiet atmosphere. Reasonable prices. Especially enjoy the different sauces for dipping and your salad.

Tropical Grill is a very unique and unexpected gem in a small mountain town. The tropical-inspired food tastes very authentic and rich in flavor! Even the salsa they serve with chips as an appetizer is the absolute bomb. Please note: Come to this restaurant when you have TIME to sit an enjoy the experience. This is not a place to quickly stop in and grab a bite. The kitchen is small and the owner personally cooks each meal, so you may have to wait awhile for the food depending on how busy they are. But they are aware of this and the waiters check in on you often to see if you need drink refills or chips. As a tourist, this may not be the type of food you were expecting to eat during your visit, but go anyways! You will not regret it. read more

Tropical Grill - American Near Me - Spruce Pine, North Carolina

Great tasting food and friendly host! I got the pork tripi chop and it was fantastic!

Love, love, love this placeClaudia always has the best recommendations for things to try. My favorite is the carribean chicken salad with spicy salsa.. yum!! And if you're in the mood for a delicious dessert try the Quattro leche cake!! read more

While looking for a dinner spot during our weekend getaway in Little Switzerland, NC we found this spot in Spruce Pine. Food was amazing, delicious and came out quick. We got reminded of our vacation in Puerto Rico. read more

Visited this area on a business trip and needed somewhere to eat dinner. After consulting with my trusty Yelpers, I decided to visit Tropical Grill... First I always try to eat something different from what I can get at home so I was a bit skeptical about Spanish cuisine but hey..It maybe different after all...First the staff was prompt and friendly, the place is a bit small so my partner and I opted to sit outside along the sidewalk. I ordered the Asada Colombiana and he ordered the Grilled Tropical lobster and Shrimp platter. For desert I ordered the Quatro Leche ( If you have a VERY sweet tooth...I recommend it..If not...STAY AWAY...My meal was very authentic and tasted as such..will recommend..My partner said his meal was also authentic..I WILL DEFINITELY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE... read more

Tropical Grill - Quatro Leche - American Near Me - Spruce Pine, North Carolina

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Awesome food and service. Eat here every year on vacation. The place is small but with great ambiance. The plantains are some of the best I've ever had. read more

Really tasty Caribbean food. We were visiting from Florida and surprised to find this place. Awesome arepas, delicious plantains, and the jerk has a great kick to it! read more