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    Tropicalia

    3.9 (23 reviews)
    InexpensiveDominican
    Open 9:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Brian S.

    Picked by a friend, otherwise I never would have found it, I highly recommend you give it a try. The lunch I had there was supreme! Never before have I had stewed oxtails that taste this good. Usually there is a somewhat bland, fatty taste but none of that here. Instead there were seasonings that brought out more flavor from the meat which clung to the bone instead of falling off. My visit was during lunch hours and it was not that busy. They have some DJ and lighting equipment set up for later hours. It probably be a interesting place to visit then too.

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    Dana W.

    This was my first time trying this place and it was so good. When I walked in I was immediately greeted. I ordered stewed chicken over yellow rice and it was excellent and filled with flavor. I ordered sweet plantains and they were made fresh. The service was fast and friendly. I will definitely be back for more.

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    Dre R.

    I had the oxtails and rice and omg! I'm Jamaican abs this is the next best thing. Hit's close to home cooked meals! The only issue I have is that it's difficult to communicate what you want as well as oxtails aren't always there. I don't want to have to drive there to just find out upsetting news that there are no more oxtails.

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    2 years ago

    Food was on point. Service was good with great atmosphere. Local off beat joint we found on yelp and it wasn't today from the Sheraton.

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    3 years ago

    Went there today for lunch and had the stew beef with yellow rice and it was delicious and juicy. Will go again!

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    8 years ago

    Riquisimo! Love it! I had stop with my friends there and we have a great lunch. Great customer service too.

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    8 years ago

    Food was excellent and would return over and over again. Great find! Everyone is super nice and environment was chill.

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    8 years ago

    Fast service. Fair pricing. Great spanish food. Ask if they deliver they just might but I came here and I ate a wonderful meal.

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    Went there today for lunch and had the stew beef with yellow rice and it was delicious and juicy.

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    Merengue House Bar & Restaurant - MOFONGO CAMARONES CRIOLLA

    Merengue House Bar & Restaurant

    4.1(50 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    My food was amazing last week, leading me to go back to the restaurant again this weekend. We took…read moreout for lunch on Saturday. It was not crowded at lunch, but we got there when it first opened. We looked at the food up front, and inquired about the things that looked good. We ordered the pernil, sweet plantains, goat, skirt steak, winter squash stuffed with chicken, shrimp ceviche, mashed potatoes, yellow rice & beans, and tres leches. That was a lot of food- and we had it for lunch and dinner. We have leftovers for tomorrow. Everything was delicious. I usually don't like mashed potatoes at restaurants, but I liked these. My husband and I reviewed which food was our favorite. He liked the skirt steak with the yellow rice and beans. I think I like the goat with the rice and beans. I usually don't Iike rice, but I am a fan of rice and beans. I didn't get chicken thighs and legs that looked good, because we ordered so much food. The person behind the counter was very friendly and hopeful. The restaurant was still clean.

    Okay so listen--being a Dominican in Chicago and now Fresno means I've been living in a…read moreplantain-less wilderness for YEARS. But then I walked into this spot and was immediately hit with the holy trinity: merengue, típico, and bachata blasting like it was a Saturday in Santiago. First off, shoutout to Christine--our waitress--who was sweet, chill, and had us feeling like VIPs. Then there's Jasmine, aka the Mamajuana Queen . She knew my happiness window was limited, so she made it her mission to turn the vibe ALL the way up. And then... she hit us with the cured Mamajuana shots. Not just a drink--this was ancestral medicine. Now let's talk FOOD. Dominican sushi. Yes. Tres. Golpes. In. A. Sushi. Roll. I almost cried. Then came the skirt steak with tostones and baby, let me tell you... I've never looked at a plate with that much respect. My husband had pork chops with arroz y habichuelas, and my friend smashed the chimi tostones like it was her last meal on Earth. The place? Clean. Cute. Culture-rich. And if you're not ready to go home after dinner, guess what? There's a club upstairs. That's right--dinner downstairs, dance battle upstairs. Dominican efficiency at its finest. Final verdict: This spot is a whole experience. Not just food--this is a vibe, a reunion, a spiritual realignment. If you're Dominican and homesick, GO. If you're not Dominican but love flavor and joy, GO. If you don't like this place... honestly, I can't trust your taste buds.

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    El Punto Dominican Restaurant - Deliciousness

    El Punto Dominican Restaurant

    4.8(9 reviews)
    49.3 mi

    A GEM IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE! This is my first time in this area for a tournament and someone…read moresuggested this location. The food was so fresh and there were many options. Counter style eatery. The woman who served me was so sweet and walked me through all the options they had for the day. There were about 3 customers ahead of me getting their "usual" which was a good sign. The portions are pretty generous! I got the arroz con gandules, pernil, and biste for $16. PERFECTION! The tournament is again next year so I know where I will be coming to eat.

    I first discovered Punta Cana on DoorDash many months ago, and have loved it ever since! Today was…read moremy sister, niece, and my own first time visiting the restaurant in person. Note that if you aren't familiar with the location, you might miss it as there's no major signs from the road. But it's inside the same complex of a lightbulb store and hair salon, with plenty of parking! Though a small restaurant front, it's kept very clean with a humble but inviting ambiance. Food is almost served cafeteria style for their staples: arroz con guandules, pernil, carnitas, plantains, etc. Their deep fried foods (e.g. empanadas, yuca frita, etc) are in a little heater fridge. I've tried their weekend specials like chivo (goat stew), but my absolute favorite dish to get is the tres golpe! This they made fresh upon order! Though tres golpe is commonly had for breakfast, I love having it any time of the day given that it's savory and plentiful in portion! It includes two pieces of fried cheese, fried salami, fried egg, and the best mangu (mashed plantains) I've ever had! Pair it with a freshly made cup of morir soñando? You're set. This is my favorite Dominican spot and I highly recommend it! They do well with ordering for pickup and food keeps well even when you order delivery! Though my brother-in-law is Puerto Rican and not Dominican, he will sometimes crave food from the Caribbean. He argues this spot has food that is probably the closest thing you can get to eating directly on the island itself! Staff were very kind and, as a previous reviewer pointed out, fluent in both English and Spanish. When we visited in-person, the restaurant was clearly a popular spot for folks in the community to pick up food to-go for lunch! I highly recommend you try this place out and support this local business!

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