Son and husband both ordered the Cuban sandwich. Both were swimming in mustard and pickles. They like both but when mustard is constantly dripping after wiping part of it off with a napkin-it’s too much. I ordered a chicken taco salad. I normally like every ingredient but I’m not sure if they hadn’t cleaned the grill in a long time or what but the chicken did not taste right which made the whole thing nasty. After waiting a long time (hoping they would come back to check on us by they didn’t) I waved someone down to ask for the dressing. We were never asked how everything was or given refills. There were 2 other tables with couples eating when we walked in. While we were there, another family sat outside so they were NOT too busy. Our bill for a salad and 2 sandwiches was about $65 and I had water. We only took our food home to give to our dogs and chickens instead of wasting it. Won’t go back. This is our 2nd time trying this place. Went a few years back during a festival and it wasn’t great then either but gave them one more shot. Just don’t and save your money.
Tami Stewart
BEST Cuban Sandwich that is big & thick with pork, ham, cheese, pickles, and mustard. Delicious, moist, and juicy. Served with chips, salsa, and a side (coleslaw, 3 bean or cucumber salad). The sandwich was large enough to split. We chose to dine outside on a beautiful breezy day (inside & carry-out also available). Large menu with copious options. Closed Sunday's otherwise opened from 11:30am-7 or 7:30pm. Highly recommend.Parking: Free parking lot on lower street with stairs or walking along the road. Limited street parking, but if you are picking up food, there are 2 designated spots right in front of Tropical Grill.
A varied selection of delicious food.Difficult to choose.Everything was deliciously well prepared with love, and the service was excellent.Will most definitely go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kc Willis
Great food awesome staff and owners overall great experience the food is amazingly delicious and the seasoning is perfect. It’s different from southern food, it’s comfort food with a great kick. Has to be one of the best places I have ever eat and will be making it a regular place to dine.
This is some of the best food I have ever had.I had the mango garlic chicken and it was soo good! Lot of garlic though!The plantains were delicious (normally I'm not a fan of plantains, but these were awesome!)The owner came and spoke with us multiple times and she was so friendly and helpful!If you are in Spruce Pine, you must check it out!Not a lot of seating, but there's plenty of places around town to take it if there aren't any tables available - a nice little grassy area right down the hill with picnic tables. .
I'm always looking for a good Cuban Sandwich and found one here. The salsa served with the chips was awesome. If you come, you must try that. We purchased some to-go as well. The side Bean salad was delicious and that's not something I would typically order.Service was excellent; the chef is available for questions. I'm looking forward to coming back and trying something else.I was also digging the background music. Can't go wrong with Toby Mac!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jaco Gerbrands
We had a great experience! Food was delicious and we enjoyed bringing our kids here! Everyone was friendly and the plantains were ????
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jessie Nichole Emery Massey
Went for the first time with my husband and daughter today and had a great experience. Wonderful food, great service, and reasonable prices. Will definitely be back!
the food was tasty and i wouldn’t have expected the huge amount of food i got for the price. the environment and service was amazing as well. the owners are extremely nice and informative with their menu. i will most definitely be back to eat and to shop!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Madison Taylor
Delicious food in downtown spruce pine. Loved the colorful salsa chips. Ordered shrimp nachos and had leftovers for two days! Massive servings and great prices. Will definitely be returning! Lots of precious Knick knacks inside ranging from bags, keychains, t-shirts, and more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
nikki buccolo
Amazing food, great quality. Definitely would return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cheryl Harrington
Do not leave town without trying The Tropical Grill. Food was amazing, mango shrimp was spot on! Atmosphere and family very inviting, attentive as well as entertaining!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Duke Lineberry
So this little place is a diamond in the rough. The food was very good, and the outdoor seating is a little interesting since it's right on the road. However, it's a neat little place tucked away in a small mountain town.
Son and husband both ordered the Cuban sandwich. Both were swimming in mustard and pickles. They like both but when mustard is constantly dripping after wiping part of it off with a napkin-it’s too much. I ordered a chicken taco salad. I normally like every ingredient but I’m not sure if they hadn’t cleaned the grill in a long time or what but the chicken did not taste right which made the whole thing nasty. After waiting a long time (hoping they would come back to check on us by they didn’t) I waved someone down to ask for the dressing. We were never asked how everything was or given refills. There were 2 other tables with couples eating when we walked in. While we were there, another family sat outside so they were NOT too busy. Our bill for a salad and 2 sandwiches was about $65 and I had water. We only took our food home to give to our dogs and chickens instead of wasting it. Won’t go back. This is our 2nd time trying this place. Went a few years back during a festival and it wasn’t great then either but gave them one more shot. Just don’t and save your money.
BEST Cuban Sandwich that is big & thick with pork, ham, cheese, pickles, and mustard. Delicious, moist, and juicy. Served with chips, salsa, and a side (coleslaw, 3 bean or cucumber salad). The sandwich was large enough to split. We chose to dine outside on a beautiful breezy day (inside & carry-out also available). Large menu with copious options. Closed Sunday's otherwise opened from 11:30am-7 or 7:30pm. Highly recommend.Parking: Free parking lot on lower street with stairs or walking along the road. Limited street parking, but if you are picking up food, there are 2 designated spots right in front of Tropical Grill.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cuban Sandwich Dine in: Yes Outdoor seating: Yes Takeout: Yes
Best salads!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jamaican Jerk Chicken Salad
A varied selection of delicious food.Difficult to choose.Everything was deliciously well prepared with love, and the service was excellent.Will most definitely go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food awesome staff and owners overall great experience the food is amazingly delicious and the seasoning is perfect. It’s different from southern food, it’s comfort food with a great kick. Has to be one of the best places I have ever eat and will be making it a regular place to dine.
Always delicious ? and wonderful people
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tropical Nachos, Jamaican Jerk Chicken Plate, Jamaican Jerk Chicken Salad, Cuban Sandwich, Burger, Chicken Quesadilla, Pulled Pork, Taco Salad, Sandwich, Tropical BBQ
This is some of the best food I have ever had.I had the mango garlic chicken and it was soo good! Lot of garlic though!The plantains were delicious (normally I'm not a fan of plantains, but these were awesome!)The owner came and spoke with us multiple times and she was so friendly and helpful!If you are in Spruce Pine, you must check it out!Not a lot of seating, but there's plenty of places around town to take it if there aren't any tables available - a nice little grassy area right down the hill with picnic tables. .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cuban Sandwich, Sweet Plantains, Tropical BBQ, Handmade Empanadas
I'm always looking for a good Cuban Sandwich and found one here. The salsa served with the chips was awesome. If you come, you must try that. We purchased some to-go as well. The side Bean salad was delicious and that's not something I would typically order.Service was excellent; the chef is available for questions. I'm looking forward to coming back and trying something else.I was also digging the background music. Can't go wrong with Toby Mac!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had a great experience! Food was delicious and we enjoyed bringing our kids here! Everyone was friendly and the plantains were ????
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went for the first time with my husband and daughter today and had a great experience. Wonderful food, great service, and reasonable prices. Will definitely be back!
Restaurantji Recommends
the food was tasty and i wouldn’t have expected the huge amount of food i got for the price. the environment and service was amazing as well. the owners are extremely nice and informative with their menu. i will most definitely be back to eat and to shop!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious food in downtown spruce pine. Loved the colorful salsa chips. Ordered shrimp nachos and had leftovers for two days! Massive servings and great prices. Will definitely be returning! Lots of precious Knick knacks inside ranging from bags, keychains, t-shirts, and more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing food, great quality. Definitely would return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Do not leave town without trying The Tropical Grill. Food was amazing, mango shrimp was spot on! Atmosphere and family very inviting, attentive as well as entertaining!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
So this little place is a diamond in the rough. The food was very good, and the outdoor seating is a little interesting since it's right on the road. However, it's a neat little place tucked away in a small mountain town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cuban Sandwich, Sweet Plantains, Empanadas De Carne, Platano Picaro, Yellow Rice, Pulled Pork Sandwich