I know Tropicana Jamaican Eatery has more than one location, but I specifically went to the Silver Spring, MD location. The DC spot has been a staple for Jamaican food for YEARS though and always seemed to be the go to for authentic Jamaican food. Crazy enough, I never actually tried Tropicana until recently and now mi understand why people love this place so much. I got the oxtail and brown stew chicken with cabbage on the side only and babyyyyy...everything was delicious. The meat was tender, flavorful, and the portions were LARGE. They definitely nah skimp pon di food. The service was decent. Not bad, not exceptional, just quick and straightforward. I went in the afternoon so I was able to get my food and go without any long wait. The decor is a little rundown with the flag, vibrant colors, pics of Bob Marley and other famous Jamaicans. The spot was of course playing reggae music. The place is easy to miss since it's on the corner of the strip mall. Parking is probably the biggest headache because the lot is super small and hard to maneuver without almost clipping another car. Not really Tropicana's fault though, just a heads up before you pull up. I can definitely see this place getting active later in the evening. Overall, I would recommend Tropicana mainly because the food GOOD, mon read more

Tropicana Eatery - Inside - Caribbean Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

I've been going here once or twice a month for the last 4 or 5 years. The one thing that I like about it is that it's very consistent. I order the same thing and it always pretty much tastes exactly the same. They do a great job with their vegetables and rice and peas. I only get the curry chicken or the stew chicken both of which are good. Not amazing but good and helps feed my cravings. I love their desserts and their drinks. read more

They are very rude via phone and in person! Customer service is awful! I called to ask a question and the man who answered was rude and upon ending call he just hung up as I was saying thank you! The food is a hit and miss. Oxtail has more fat than meat. read more

Im born Caribbean, if you go to any Caribbean spot and the coco bread is dry in the middle then that'll tell you. I went here and after the dry coco bread I still gave them a chance and i got a jerk chicken meal. The rice wasnt cooked all the way. The chicken had a weird "leftover" type of taste. The cabbage was good, beef patties were not fresh either. I hope this place puts more passion into their food and establishment. Maybe ill be back in 6 months. read more

I ordered a large curry chicken dinner with vegetables and plantains and the guy said ok.I went back to say I Just wanted dark meat, did I say that & he said no you didn't. Then I said I just want dark meat and he said ok, but didn't notify anyone I wanted all dark meat.I talk to the lady that was fixing the food.I ask her did he tell you I just want dark meat and she said no.I gave her a 2$ tip not realizing I didn't get any plantains that I asked for.That was my last visit.Sticking to the Jerk pit. read more

Good food, good service, decent ambiance. Will be going back. If u are in the area it's worth a try. Also I think are closed on Sundays . read more

Tropicana Eatery - Beef patty - Caribbean Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

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The food was absolutely amazing! Tender, fall-off-the-bone oxtail, beef patties packed like homemade, and jerk chicken grilled to perfection. Every bite felt like a warm hug from the islands. Family-owned and operated for over 20 years, this spot delivers not just delicious food, but heart and heritage in every dish. So come through and treat yourself--you won't regret it! read more

Excellent Jerk chicken every day and fried fish (on weekends). The curried goat is also delicious. The atmosphere is ok -- it is counter service and carryout only, but if you are driving past, grab some food because it is great and a jerk chicken and curried goat will last me all week. read more

Always happy when I can pass by Tropicana and catch the lunch special. When I first moved to MD I lived closer to this location and enjoyed trying their curry chicken and jerk chicken. I really enjoy how they always pour some of the curry gravy over the rice and peas. I also love the heat on their jerk sauce just right! Sometimes I've gotten vegetables with my meal that hasn't always been consistent but flavors have been. The ambiance is simple and brings me back to Caribbean spots I've eaten at when I lived in New York. I don't need a fancy aesthetic just a good meal and good price point. I haven't had an issue with service ever, the ladies have always been easy to work with and ready to complete my order at the time of service. I did dock a star just for feeling like they have scaled back a bit on the portions but I do also understand inflation. Flavor still hits every time so I'll keep coming back! read more

Food is filling Flavorful /seasoning Love the variety of options Acceptable customer service read more

Had the large curry chicken with rice & peas & cabbage and coco bread from Tropicana in Briggs Chaney which has been my go to spot over the years. The portions were large enough for me to have for lunch & dinner on Saturday. As you can see the curry chicken had No juice to it. The chicken was very dry, there was No curry flavor, no seasoning at all (added some hot sauce to it). The rice & peas, cabbage & coco bread were good. read more

NOT EVEN GONNA LIE you just can't go wrong with Tropicana.. I've been going here for about 5 years now and honestly the quality has stayed the same (great) and i even still see some of the same people too! This is the lunch special for $8 !!! For that price you can't beat it , the flavors are all there and the brown stew is just perfect with the rice and peas read more

Tropicana Eatery - Brown Stew Chicken Lunch Special - Caribbean Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

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Horrible food!!! No sauce on the ox tail and flavorless curry chicken. Worse $50 I ever spend in my life!!! Do not eat here! This was my first and last! read more

The food here is very good. I pick up food for my mom whom is very very particular about her food.. I've been here several times for the lunch special, which is really reasonably priced. My food order is always correct, as well as the food is always hot and fresh. Ordering by phone is a breeze. read more

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Ok, so this was hidden ! When I say DELICIOUS . We ordered curry goat with a side of jerk chicken and we were not disappointed AT ALL. Talk about flavors dancing on our tastebuds. The service was quick and very welcoming. We will be back! read more

They have one of the best sauces of all time. The jerk chicken sauce is so tasty and has just the right amount of spice if you love spice. Their jerk chicken and brown stew are really good. Their jerk wings are amazing. I just wish they had collard greens. read more

Tropicana never misses! I have been a patron here for years and their food has yet to disappoint. I usually get the veggie stir fry which contains rice and peas, cabbage, and plantains. You can get any sauce added with the meal for no additional cost. I usually get curry or jerk sauce. Besides their food, what I love the most about this restaurant is their affordable prices. If you have the chance to come here during lunch hours, you can get a curry chicken meal, a jerk chicken meal, or a brown stew chicken meal for only $6! That's almost impossible to get at other Caribbean spots. And on top of that, it's very filling too! read more

Tropicana Eatery - Veggie Stir Fry with curry sauce - Caribbean Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

I am not Jamaican but...IRIE, IRIE! My husband and I came in on Saturday, January 11th to feast on some Curry Chicken and Brown Stew Chicken...I thought I was in Kingston, Jamaica! If you have not tried this place, you should run because it very authentic and taste so good. read more

I give this place 10 out of 10 if I could, the food is so good. if there isn't any attitude, I don't want it. I'm just kidding that Jamaican food is bomb. You guys eat it. Very service. read more

I ordered the jerk chicken , brown stew chicken, and curry shrimp. Each order was the small portion of which can be shared or you can most definitely eat from more than once. Everything was good per usual, but the chef needs to lay off the peppa. read more

Make sure you ask them is the food fresh first because they gave me old oxtails that wouldn't even come off the bone they were so tuff. Food is good when they make it right and they be having attitudes an this lady is the main one who has an attitude she should just work in the back but the food is good when it's made right. read more

Tropicana Eatery - Lady that has attitude - Caribbean Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

The food was good - but they have the WORST customer service.... I'll go back only because the food is delicious - however we as consumers shouldn't have to deal with nasty attitudes!!! read more

Tropicana Eatery - Caribbean Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

Listen up ppl this is a native on the scene - Hands down Tropicana is as authentic as it can get! Food wicked good. Today I got Jerk chicken and curried chicken and it was seasoned finger licking to the bone (yardies know importance of the bones). Glad I got two orders of the jerk so one in pic for later - if it last. There's just a real good chef there as everything's flavourful and tasty. read more

Tropicana Eatery - Meat-Only Jerk Chicken - Caribbean Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

I ordered the jerk chicken, cabbage and rice & peas, and coco bread . Everything was good and the portions were a nice good size. The jerk chicken was way too spicy but I would get it again but sauce on the side. The sides were okay. I loved the coco bread next time I will order extra coco bread. read more

We ordered jerk chicken with rice and peas (beans). Good flavor, especially if you *love* spicy, but beans and rice really means rice, and a bean or two that dream of someday meeting one or more other beans. Not enough food for the price. A better deal on water than the 7-Eleven next door, though. read more

Local carribean eatery. Food is consistently up to par. Whether it be a stew, curried, roti, or other, there is something on the menu to enjoy. My personal favorites are the oxtail, curry chicken, and roti. What's a meal without coco bread and ginger beer. They have you covered. The food is always good, but the service is slow or maybe it is just "island people time". Either way, you are guaranteed a flavorful time partaking in authentic Caribbean food. Bon Apetit. read more

Good Carribean food is really hard to find, the ones you will find are overly priced! The menu wasn't initially posted on here so I had posted it when I went there, the price is decent compared to other spots. The food is good but not the best. I am used to my fish being made to order. I've had their veggie pattie before and that is the best pattie I have ever had but as far as their other items, it's not bad but just not the best. Everything isn't necessarily freshly made which is why I am hesitant about this place. It is a good place for a quick pick me up. read more

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They have very good food with very nasty attitudes. Be prepared for bad customer service!

Horrible customer service.... Horrible food!!!! Got a large plate and took a few bites and tossed the rest it was that bad. I wish I could leave less than a star rating. read more

A craving for Jamaican lead me to the same strip mall as my favorite pho place. I ordered the brown stew chicken and felt the chicken was a bit dry and not very flavorful. The brown stew sauce was rich and only wished they out a spoonful more of it for the rice! I would still drive the extra distance for my College Park joint, but it's nice to have this option so close by! Also, service was good when I was there! :) Tips: plenty of private parking; cash or credit read more

We had oxtails, coco bread and jerk chicken with the sauce in the side. I called it in, the guy who took the order was the epitome of great customer service - the bread was warm and soft and delicious! Everything was excellent - no complaints! read more

UM YES. YES AND YESSS! I have tried about a handful of Jamaican eateries in the college park/MD area...and this is by far---THE BEST i've had. Generous portions, great reasonable prices and FLAVORFUL, traditional dishes! I stumbled upon this place last Friday--located in a small shopping center off of Columbia Pike. It was pretty late so they were closing in 5 minutes when I walked in...i really had to try this place though-so i took the chance (i know how ppl hate it when someone walks in 4 minutes before they close). I ordered to go - small ox tail, small jerk chicken and coco bread. DONE. Served in a tin foil container, FRESH, hot, soft coco bread in a brown paper bag - all for under $15. It was torture having that aroma of flavor invade the inside of my car as i drove home. Considering , that the food they gave me was the "last batch"...it is far from it. THE Jerk chicken was packed with spices and flavor...and the spice definitely bites you later - kind of like a late reaction to something funny. You know it's Jamaican food, and you know it's going to be spicy but it doesn't hit you until later. Compared to the Jamaican Jerk i've had before, Tropicana's is VERY FRESH, tender and so juicy! I know spices tend to "dry-out" meat a lot. But Tropicana must know some sort of secret to have their jerk chicken be so tender and juicy...but still TASTE all those spices. PUNCHED IN THE FACE - K.O. It was delicious. Ox Tail is my favorite though. The meat itself was fall of the bone freaking good. The sauce was very spicy which was a good top off to the meat that was very well cooked! The order came with the rice and beans along with a cabbage stir fry. I ate the cabbage more than the rice. The cabbage and coco bread was the perfect paring to cool my mouth off as I "Man vs. Food" the small tin foil of all this GOODNESS. I will be back Tropicana Eatery - i have to try the goat! Definitely one of the BEST finds from this year :) read more

Tropicana Eatery - Ox tail, cabbage, beans and rice with coco bread. Derrricious :) - Caribbean Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

Food is good, service is not. You would think they would keep beef pies on hand but they always sell out. Take some pride in your establishment and make it look at least semi-professional. read more

Good spicy decent priced food. I can't eat it but my family likes it, I think the location is tight but it works gentlemen at counter very polite read more

Environment: Place is clean and quiet. Yes, you can eat in there. Plenty of convenient parking. Service: when we arrived and walked towards the front, there were 2 workers just standing there. We didn't get a "hello" or "how can I help you" she just stood there and waited until I said something. You get your food right away (food is prepared buffet style) no longer than 5 minutes I was already out the door. Food: This place is definitely a bang for your buck. When you pick large, the portion is HUGE (this meal can be for two). I had a large jerk chicken and it came with rice/black beans and cabbage all for $10! The chicken is spicy and flavorful. The coco bread is bigger than Negril. If you can get passed the non-smiling-unwelcome workers, this place serves great food and is worth checking out! read more

Tropicana Eatery - LARGE jerk chicken that comes with rice, black beans and cabbage all for $10. This meal can be for two people. - Caribbean Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

I would highly recommend. The food was delicious! My husband and I came here for lunch and I got the curry shrimp and my husband got the jerk chicken. Very good read more

Tropicana Eatery - Curry shrimp - Caribbean Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

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There are many Carribean spots in the area and this one makes my list of places to return to. I ordered the brown chicken, rice and peas, and cabbage. You definitely get your bang for your buck at this place! read more

Tropicana Eatery - Brown Stew Chicken - Caribbean Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

I bumped into this place by accident. When I got there, the place's quite empty and the workers're just talking to their friend quite loudly, kinda unprofessional. Their food's pre-made and are just being heated in these pans, kinda like buffet style. However, I decided to give this place a try anyways. I had their Curried Goat ($9) that came with 2 Side Dishes (Bunch of Veggies, Mashed Potato or Rice). I must say that their portion's really huge!!! I couldn't even finish the sucker and had to take some of it home. The goat's pretty nicely seasoned, it's not bad. The curry itself is decently good as well. I actually liked the veggies more, they taste good with the seasoned rice with some curried sauce on top. Overall - The portion's worth your money. With very limited competition of Jamaican food in the area, this place's def 1 of the better Jamaican restaurants out there. read more

This is literally the closest carry out to my house. Call ahead for brown stew fish, which is made to order. Jerk, brown stew, and curry chicken are all consistent, savory, and tasty. The portions are substantial and food lasts beyond one meal. Plantain, cabbage, rice and peas, compliment the large pieces of protein. The patties they serve come with a flaky crust, and if you are there early enough get a Ting to wash it all down. read more

Tropicana Eatery - Fresh Sorrel! Agua de Jamaica, plenty of ginger and sugar. So glad Tropicana added this. Delicious to pair with patties/entrees! - Caribbean Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

Small location but trust me, the food is amazing. Go early to ensure you get your patties or food choices but you can sub for something else and chances are its still great. About $10 for a meal. The jerk sauce is great. Cabbagae is great a little spicy for both of those but i like spice. The patties look good and they have cocoa bread but im gluten free so cant enjoy the finer things in life like a beef patty w cocoa bread and cheese without getting sick. Staff is okay but the food makes up for the small things that may annoy you like a wrong order here and there. Chicken falls off the bones. read more

Tropicana Eatery - Caribbean Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland