Tropical Bites - Manassas

I only have it 3 stars because of the beef patties and coco bread. This place went downhill fast. I ordered oxtail and got one fatty piece of meat. The fried pl... read more I only have it 3 stars because of the beef patties and coco bread. This place went downhill fast. I ordered oxtail and got one fatty piece of meat. The fried plantains look and tasted boiled. I asked for white meat for the jerk chicken and got 2 legs.C?mon, guys, as a Guyanese, I was happy when I saw a West Indian place in Virginia. Looks like I still have to trek to Marylandto get decent food.

I paid 50 dollars for oxtails and lamb?.instead both meal were ?stewed beef? I was so disappointed. Photos are definitely decieving read more I paid 50 dollars for oxtails and lamb?.instead both meal were ?stewed beef? I was so disappointed. Photos are definitely decieving

I don't understand some of the reviews. Some people are complaining about the cost but Wegmans has a buffet that's $14.99 pretty pound for subpar food. The othe... read more I don't understand some of the reviews. Some people are complaining about the cost but Wegmans has a buffet that's $14.99 pretty pound for subpar food. The other complaints are about the food not having any flavor and that is far from the truth. Theowner takes pride in his food and ingredients. He had come out and given a full description of his food and how he grew up init. I've gone here twice and plan on making more trips. When you find good authentic flavors, you have keep going back formore.

Buffet pricing is a bit steep. Came in for a quick lunch, but wasn't expecting the bill to be north of $20. See photo. Food was good and spicy. Had the place to... read more Buffet pricing is a bit steep. Came in for a quick lunch, but wasn't expecting the bill to be north of $20. See photo. Food was good and spicy. Had the place to myself at 11am.

The meal in the photo was $22 dollars... This place has good food, but at almost $11/pound for the self serve buffet, you will want to avoid coming at dinner ti... read more The meal in the photo was $22 dollars... This place has good food, but at almost $11/pound for the self serve buffet, you will want to avoid coming at dinner time. Absolutely not worth the price. The lunch combos however, looked way more reasonable. Imight come back because the oxtail was well seasoned and tender, and all the other sides were tasty. I just can 't get over howlittle food you get for $20.