Tropical Taste Restaurant — Restaurant in West Chicago Township

Please try this place! So delicious, comforting, and inviting! Truly a hidden gem, rest assured: ⭐️ Every dish was tasty and well-seasoned. I especially loved their coconut milk fish stew. The goat stew and chicken stew were exceptionally tender and flavorful.Oh, and their oxtail comes highly recommended, though they were sold out today. ⭐️ The servers were really nice, took the time to answer our questions about the dishes, and even gave us small cups of drinks to sample. I believe we were the only ones that did not speak Spanish so she made sure we were taken care of! ⭐️ Seriously affordable, we ordered four main dishes, and with tax and tip it only came to $20 per person.

👉🏼 Pescado con coco (Coconut Milk Fish Stew) A must-try! The fish is tender and flavorful, paired with a rich coconut milk sauce. The sweetness of the coconut blends perfectly with the freshness of the fish. And the serving is so generous! Hard to believe it's only $16.

👉🏼 Goat Stew A must-try! The goat meat is incredibly tender, aromatic, and free of any gamey taste. Served with a huge portion of cassava.

👉🏼 Morir Sanando Dominican national drink, a mix of fresh orange juice, milk, and sugar. Full of citrus and creamy flavors, we ordered it with less sugar, so it was sweet but not overly so.

👉🏼 Mondongo (Tripe Soup) Richly flavored, the use of spices and lime was just right, making the soup base delicious. The tripe was tender yet chewy, best enjoyed with rice. Some people might not like the "barnyard" smell but I was pretty ok with that.

👉🏼 Chicken Stew The texture was great, with chicken stewed until tender, thoroughly absorbing the flavors of the spices.

⭐️ Conclusion: Just go for it, too many good points to repeat. ⭐️ Environment: The restaurant is small with about ten tables, quite simple but charming with a large mural depicting Dominican identity and culture. ⭐️ Service: The servers were very friendly, and since we were the only non-Latina there, they gave us...

DELICIOUS TASTY HOME COOKED DOMINICAN FOOD! Tropical Taste sirve comidas Dominicanas muy deliciosas con sabor casero! I visited the restaurant last Sunday and had a great dining experience. The owners Mr. and Mrs. Gomez made me feel at home the minute I walked in the door. A fast food cafeteria style setting, a few tables and the counter, the place is busy with people ordering to dine in or take out. The selection of food is on display for the customers to order over the counter. I ordered the delicious juicy beef stew, black rice (a delightful rice and black beans combo), the fried ripe plantains and the passion fruit drink. YUM!! The servings are more than generous with a plateful enough to share or take home. To mention a few other other dishes: Chicken stew, ox tail stew, lamb stew, rotisserie chicken, different variations of rice and other side dishes like yuca con cebolla. ALL DELISH!!! TREAT YOUR TASTE BUDS mmmmm!!! I am coming back for...

5 Stars – 8+ Years of Pure Dominican Deliciousness!

Tropical Taste Restaurant is more than a hidden gem — it’s a culinary treasure I’ve been enjoying for over 8 years! I’ve sampled just about everything on the menu, and I can honestly say there hasn’t been a single dish I didn’t love. Every plate is bursting with authentic Dominican flavor, made with care, and served with pride.

From the tender meats to the perfectly seasoned rice, the crispy tostones to the rich, savory stews — every bite reminds me why I keep coming back. The staff is always welcoming, and the service is consistent, warm, and efficient. It truly feels like home.

If you’re craving soulful, satisfying, made-from-scratch Dominican food, look no further. Tropical Taste never misses. Highly recommend —...