Tropicala Taste is a restaurant that specializes in Caribbean cuisine in Kentwood, MI. We use only the best ingredients and recipes for all of our Caribbean food and African food, serving our customers quality that they can taste in every bite. Packed with flavor and cooked with the utmost care and dedication to authenticity, you are sure to love everything about our restaurant. Our menu spans various authentic African food, seafood, and many more. We guarantee you will love everything our restaurant offers and will be back again as soon as possible!
Based on 72 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 5.0 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery
Address:
1712 44th St SE, Kentwood, MI 49508
Phone: (616) 900-8817
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Hours
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | 2:30–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 2:30–8 PM |
| Thursday | 2:30–8 PM |
| Friday | 2:30–8 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 12:30–8 PM |
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Reviews
Aristiaa Nguyenn
We all love ourselves a hospitable restaurant with amazing dishes!!! Me and my friend came 5′ before the place opened on a stormy day, so we wait outside until they open, after a while, the opening sign didn’t light up so we decided to call them, and learned that because of the bad weather they needed to delay the opening time. However, the owner was so nice that the moment he heard me and my friend are in front of the store, he said he will be on the way right away, please wait for him to come. After just 10′, he showed up and kindly show us the way in, and he was really friendly, really welcoming and open to conversations. He seems to be the cook himself, he offers us a type of flat bread/cake (?) sorry I don’t remember, as an apology and it tastes super familiar to one of my childhood snacks. He started cooking right after he guided us in, check in with us once in a while and specifically as for our taste preferences, what we think and how do we feel about the food. I love how energetic and passionate he is with his customers. Now, about the food, it was amazing. We ordered Fufu okra with chicken, anf salmon broccoli with rice, both of them were seasoned really well and just stimulate your taste buds right away. The fufu is soft but had a certain firmness to it, the chicken gotta be my favorite, it had a strong umamai flavor and it was huge as well. The salmon has a tangy/sour-ish flavor, which went really well with the rice that came within the dish. I wholeheartedly enjoyed the meal that day and would love to come back and try the turkey some day. Should check this place out, good food, great customer service, big portion, everything you coukd ask for in a restaurant!!
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Laura Jonker
We enjoyed the delicious Hattian food, but were even more impressed by Nick’s outstanding customer service. He explained everything on the menu with a smile and made us feel right at home. The restaurant vibe feels very local, inviting, and authentic. We’ll definitely be back!
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Aaron Kortenhoven
Excellent food. I lived in Africa for 20 years and have eaten just about everything in just about every setting imaginable and Tropicala pays good homage to its roots. I will definitely be a returning customer. My daughter says “chef’s kiss, the first and last bite were heaven.” Thanks for the excellent food!
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Raenelle Bartman
Amazing!!! Everything tasted amazing and there was so much food for a great price!!! Also great customer service, this meal literally made my entire day better!!!
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Cameron Gray
First time here and the food was Amazing! The owner Nick is very caring and loving and caters to you. They serve Carribean and African Foods. I’ve never had this style of food so I decided to try
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Russell Hodder (Rusty)
By far the most amazing food I’ve had on this side of town. Absolute 5 star quality meal at a great price. The cook was fantastic. Superp quality meal for a quick bite type restaurant. I will be eating here for lunch from now on! I mean they even have all kinds of cool glass soda bottles! Great interior design as well!
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Anna Rydecki
Wow! Definitely worth it!! The food is so fresh and tastes like home cooking. Great service in a laid back atmosphere. We tried multiple things and nothing disappointed, highly recommend. It had me doing the happy dance the whole time we ate!
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Jennifer Wells
If you are looking for authentic African cuisine, this is the place!!! Excellent tilapia, fantastic chicken, lovely people and conversation! If I could give six stars, I would!
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Delaney Fedewa
SPECTACULAR! The food was so great, I got the Fried Turkey with Plantain Fries and absolutely loved it. Super friendly and nice environment. I can’t wait to go back!
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Danielle Higgins
Great taste. Great service.
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