This is a chain restaurant. I like it because it is relatively healthy without the extra calories and cholesterol. Normally I order the spicy pork bowl - yesterday it was the carne asada bowl. The meal was fine, but next time I'll stick with the pork - it's more tender & moist. The yellow rice that was served with it was non-descript in taste and a tad on the hard side. But nonetheless, the service at Tropical Grille is streamlined and efficient, so the wait is usually not long at all. With a drink, tax & tip the meal was about $20. read more

Good food. Fast. Nice staff. The garlic sauce is a favorite. I like both the chicken dishes and the Cuban pork bowl. Definitely try the plantains. read more

Great food and selection everyone can find something they would like. I got the chicken and veggie bowl it was a great high protein healthy option. They also had wild caught salmon and burgers that looked good. The employees were very kind and helpful. They do lots of good work in the community and are a great christian company. I was happy to find and support them when visiting! read more

Paid for black beans, jalapeño and extra sauce in a to go order and received none of it. Disappointing because the food had some good flavor to it, a bit stingy with the cucumber, onion, tomato mix, but not bad. I'd come back if they had gotten my order right. read more

This used to be my go to for dinner. The restaurant is always clean and the employees are polite. The problem is that some time ago they must have changed the meat vendor and now the chicken and beef are horrible. In my opinion it tastes like processed meat of some kind. I am so sorry they made the switch, it used to be like Chicken Kitchen back in Miami, now I feel like it tastes like whatever is in chicken nuggets, Disappointed. Some of our friends also went there and commented that the food was horrible. I dont know that it is processed meat, but it tasted like it to me. read more

THE FOOD IS SO GOOD but they're getting STINGY with the toppings. I've been getting chicken fresco bowls for years and the last few times I had barely any toppings I had to go ask for more :/ read more

good food bad service cashier was to busy on the phone n not paying attention so she didn't listen to my order or gave me a rece and didn't even bother to accommodate my original order.. December 22 2025 the chubby Spanish girl had bad customer service 3:37pm read more

Cuban food - yum! The food here is very authentic and tasty. The portions are MASSIVE - as in I don't even think I ate half of a meal. (Don't worry, the rest is in my fridge patiently awaiting the due attention I will give it tomorrow for lunch) The restaurant is in the heart of downtown and not far from Falls Park. The yucca fries were excellent and so was the chicken chop bowl. My daughter had the steak bowl, which I of course, tasted as well. The steak was decent too and a nice cut of meat, but could have been more flavorful. However... the sauces compensated for any flavor shortage on the steak as I happily dipped it into each one of them. I tried the garlic flavored one and the sweet red sauce - both were delicious. I came in on a bit of a whim, but I will likely be back to try more from the menu! read more

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For starters, $3.29 for 4 slices of sweet plantain is absurd, since an entire one costs about 50 cents. Next, I had the Cuban pork bowl and while it was tasty, it was served lukewarm. My stomach started aching before I could even finish the meal. Sad to say, I'm pretty sure I will be sick to my stomach. Maybe the pork is not being stored at the right temperature? Not very happy today. read more

One of my favorite quick service meals to have in Greenville! The owners and staff have such a cool concept going with the restaurants. I really like the Cuban inspired menu with healthy options to accompany and they get saucy too; homemade sauces to spice up your meal. There are several locations, sadly Charleston location recently closed, but they are all delicious. The slow roasted pork is what we go for usually, but sometimes I go for the leaner chicken option. All the proteins are delicious and you can customize as you go. I would recommend adding some veggies to the dishes, but outside of that, you are all set......well there is the sauce too. Honestly I buy a bottle of the curry mustard and the garlic jalapeño to keep my fridge stocked. I really like both sauces on pretty much any combo of food, but tacos at home are next level. Come for the good food and awesome people! read more

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Amazing FRESH and delicious! Don't let the "healthy" scare you off. This food is as good as any other! Super clean, friendly staff and a great value. Family owned AND super professional. Sometimes that's hard to come by. Eat inside or there are a couple of tables on the street. Better yet there's a beautiful courtyard just to the north that's a perfect spot for social distancing. read more

Tropical Grille - Courtyard dining area. - Cuban Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

So impressed with the Chicken Fresco bowl! My sis and I split the large and we were full. Full of joy and flavors and healthy goodness! The chicken was flavorful and juicy. The yellow rice was cooked great. The veggies were diced perfectly for forks. Yucca fries are wonderful and crunchy! Dip them in the sauces. The side of fried plantains was a nice sweet treat. Don't get me started on the sauces! Wow so grateful the manager gave us one of each, green, white, and yellow. I loved every single one for different reasons! The green is a bit spicy, the white is garlicy, and the yellow is indian inspired. Awesome sauces! The location on Main Street is super convenient and the inside is bright and clean. The service from the register lady was ok at best but the manager is full of energy and happiness! Check this place out for great food at a great price! read more

My wife & I had dinner at Tropical Grille this past week. They never disappoint! I got the new fried chicken sandwich with ham and the curry sauce. Wonderful! And I like that they've added fries to the menu. Golden and crispy! My wife got the white meat chicken fresco bowl with yellow rice and beans. Do I like the place (been to three of their locations in Greenville)? If you came to our daughter's wedding, this is who catered the meal! I still get compliments 5 years later--"the food was great! Who has great food that everybody loves at a wedding!!" read more

Excellent food, everyone loved it and delivery was on time. Recommend Tropical Grille to anyone.

My cheap, fast, healthy food option before finding Tropical Grille was Chipotle. Now there's Tropical Grille, the better and downtown option! Their menu is pretty straightforward - salads, bowls or wraps/sandwiches. They have different grilled meats with veggies and you ask for one of their signature sauces to mix in. The sauces we tried were guava BBQ and cilantro garlic which were both pretty stellar! My favorite part is that you can add on plantains which I absolutely love...we'll call those healthy for my sake ;) The service is speedy - you order at the counter and they bring it out within 10 min. The food is so worth the price. I paid about $6 for my deluxe chopped bowl and it filled me up. If you're all about meal prepping but don't have time to cook, they offer prepped meals too! read more

If you're looking for a quick bite downtown, Tropical Grille is a great place to stop in. Always fresh and tasty, I particularly love the tropical bowls that I've had in the past but decided to try a pita wrap recently, which ended up being a bit dry. There's always the sauce tho, and the mustard curry is my favorite. Don't forget the baked plantains for that sweet side or finish to your meal. read more

Tropical Grille - Cuban Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

Food used to be on point, but has declined severely in the past 2 years. I felt ill the last time I ate there and won't be going back, which is sad because it used to be a regular stop for me during lunch. Management seems hell-bent (forgive the pun) on blasting pseudoreligious music every time we're in there, and posting cringey religious posts on their social media, which I find a turnoff, and quite unnecessary. Less time pandering to the church crowd and more time getting the food back up to par would be great. read more

worst food i've had out in years. Had southwest chicken bowl which featured cold yellow rice, old and cold chicken and a mix of spices that did not play well together. Not sure what happened to this place as the previous two times were very good. Will not return for a forth visit. read more

The best quick meal you can get for your money! The sauces are definitely my favorite part!

Yet another business that shoves a tip screen in your face for counter service. I've even had them mention the "question at the bottom" on the receipt at the drive thru. Tip culture has gotten out of control. read more

I don't know what has happened to Tropical Grille but the quality in food has went down. I gotten the thing I lots of times which is the UFC bowel. Now it's so full of rice! You might as well call it a rice bowl I maybe one scoop of black beans, a few veggies. That's it! I definitely will not be going back! Topical Grill use to be one of my favorites. I not wasting my money on bowel full of nothing but rice. read more

The food is great, you don't feel gross after you eat it either, the way you feel after chipotle. It's reasonably priced and on the less expensive side for the amount you receive. The service is also very fast, never had to wait more than even a few minutes. read more

We love this spot!!!! We just moved to Greenville and we are pretty healthy eaters. We wanted something quick and nutritious. Tropical grille is the place!!! Their chicken is SO delicious. It's lean, cut in cubes, seasoned amazingly... We got the family of 4 combo. You get chicken, 4 sides, 4 sauces, and a huge drink. We got chicken, brown rice, black beans, and veggies. YUM. Fast, simple, delicious and healthy! read more

Don't waste your time at this location. Literally never had a good experience here. They will waste your time, take absolutely forever, get your order wrong and the food quality will be crap and you'll get smaller servings than any other location. Not to mention staff is unreasonably rude. If you hate your job just say that and go work somewhere else. TG should just shut this location down because it's a stain on the Tropical Grille name. Save your money and time. Drive to Greenville or Clemson if you have to have TG. read more

Good deal on a Family Meal for 8. We had leftovers after our Sunday family dinner. Definitely going back next Sunday to feed our big crew.

Food is always great! There was ONCE where my rice was dry, but it hasn't happened more than once. Definitely recommend their mustard curry sauce which is bomb or the garlic cilantro. I use the MC with their Palomilla Bowl and the GC with their Salmon Bowl. Try out their Jupina soda which is pineapple soda. Going inside right now they help you practice social distancing and they have outside seating so don't be afraid to stop in! read more

I had never had Cuban food before, and we were looking for something light for lunch. Tropical Grille hit the spot dead on, and made me want to try more Cuban! While the wraps were a bit messy to eat, the flavor was amazing. The garlic/cilantro and curry sauces were ASTOUNDING! I may come back just for that. Highly recommend for anyone visiting the area! read more

Delicious food that is freshly prepared. So far I have not had a bad experience at any Tropical Grille.

My favorite lunch spot in Greenville is now downtown! This place is easily the best bang-for-your-buck healthy-ish (I smother mine with their amazing sauces) on Mains St. Plenty of food, always consistent and fast even they're slammed. Get the Cuban bowl with yellow rice. You'll thank me later. read more

Tropical Grille - Cuban Bowl w/ yellow rice - Cuban Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

incompetent staff can't even put rice on my plate. Unwillingly paid 18$ for a handful of chicken in a styrofoam box.

Terrible service. Food was cold, and pre-cooked. Meals served in to-go boxes with plastic forks. Give staff standing around talking while we asked for water and napkins. The "manager" pointed to where the napkins are. Worst experience ever in any downtown restaurant! read more

Tropical Grille is effortlessly delicious and convenient. There aren't complex flavors or menu options, but simple and savory is best. A large Cuban (chicken, rice, and beans) is generous enough to feed my family of 4 (two adults and two toddlers). Service is always fast and pleasant. It's wonderful to see this local business grow so fast. The prices downtown are aligned with the other store locations. Their catering options make for a happy office without blowing my budget. read more

Tropical Grill is the bomb. Nowhere else downtown will you find a whole meal for $7. Much less a delicious one. I love their chicken and rice with jalapeño dressing read more

This is a fantastic place to get a Cuban sandwich and some Cuban inspired bowls. The sandwich was perfect and the yucca fries we got on the side were an interesting treat. There are complementary sauces for the bowls, which we also dipped the yucca fries in. The jalapeño sauce had a great flavor and just a little bite. The garlic sauce was my favorite read more

I was in Greenville for three days and ate here twice! If you've been to Pollo Tropical it's a lot like that. Tropical/Hispanic food. I like this much better than Pollo Tropical because they have some great low carb options including cauliflower rice!!! My only grievance with this place is that if you are taking food togo, they charge you if you take more than two sauces and their sauces are a big part of the food! Great place though! read more

Great healthy options here! I went for the grilled chicken with steamed veggies in a large and got more than 2 meals out of it for less than $10! The sauce choices are great - my favorites were the jalapeño and the curry. Great for quick and healthy options on the go! read more

Tropical Grille - Cuban Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

I got the ceaser wrap and it would have been good but there was no ceaser dressing on it and I also asked for ranch Igor this specific possibly problem and didn't get any ranch. I didn't check my bag due to I was on a time crunch to get back to work. Kind of disappointed.. :/ read more

I ordered the steak and cheese, onion and mayo sandwich on cuban bread. It took a while to get my order. Bowls were quicker to order. The bread was good, but the steak not so much. This is not the typical steak and cheese sandwich. The steak is one piece of tough, dried meat. The onions were as if they were boiled in oil, they were that greasy. Mayonnaise was scant and the cheese even more so. First bites was a flavorless piece of tough meat with fat. I probably won't be going back. If Tropical Grille is the only place to eat I will NOT get the steak and cheese read more

A great casual place to stop for a quick, healthy meal!! They have many bowl, wrap, salad, and sandwich options to choose from. I tried the deluxe classic bowl.. It is yellow rice, chopped chicken breast, lettuce, and tomatoes. They have several sauces, and I chose mustard curry. Half of a large bowl was very filling, and the sauce added a very unique flavor. There are several more sauces I want to go back to try (guava bbq, jalapeño/garlic, garlic cilantro, and sweet & sour!) There are also some bowls that come with the sauce preselected. The large bowl was $8, which was a great value because it will be two meals for me. They also have punch cards that give you a free chop after only 5 punches. The restaurant is very clean, and it has 3 large TVs displaying the menu with pictures. The person who took our order was very friendly. There was no line at 6 p.m. on a weeknight, and the food was ready to go within 5 minutes. I will definitely be back. read more

Tropical Grille - Cuban Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

Seriously dropping the ball lately. The last three times I've ordered from here the order has been messed up. Overpriced yuppie fake Cuban food. read more