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Address: 13886 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904
Phone: (240) 560-6379
Website: https://www.eatattrops.com/
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3903 Branch Ave. Temple Hills, MD 20748. 240-455-6405. . 13886 Old Columbia Pike. Silver Spring, MD 20904. 240-560-6379. . HOURS. Mon-Sat 11:00am – 9:30pm.
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Reviews
Chasity Autry
I used to live in this area, and for the last 10 years I haven’t found anybody within three hours of my new home who makes or sell goat soup. After a full decade of disappointment, I finally decided to make the 3.5-hour pilgrimage back here for their Tuesday goat soup. And let me tell you… I’m glad I did.
First things first: the place is exactly how I remember it. The bathroom situation? Classic. You need a key attached to a five-pound bar, but the bathroom is CLEAN, so I’m not complaining. The cashier? All business with no small talk or smiles. To be fair, they were never the warm-and-fuzzy type, so I’m not docking any points off. Not personable, but efficient. Our order was correct, the wait wasn’t long, and he included a sufficient supply of napkins and silverware (which ended up being crucial to my survival).
Because listen… Ithanks to a few reviews I was fully prepared to just open that cup and drink it straight. The reviews had me thinking I’d be lucky to find one lonely piece of meat floating around (see photos). Total opposite. THANK GOODNESS he gave me utensils because I would’ve choked. This soup was packed. Full of meats, potatoes, and carrots. And the broth? Warm, peppery, loose, savory—pretty close to perfect.
Now the only con: this pot was SALTY. So salty the mutton flavor didn’t just get overshadowed—it got evicted. The ancestors definitely went home mid-seasoning. But you know what? I’m not deducting a single point. Somebody clearly lost their life flavoring this pot, and I’m going to be grateful. When I warm it up, I’ll just drop a couple ice cubes in there—cool it down and stretch the salt out at the same time.
Inside the restaurant is simple, clean, with a small dine-in area and a Bob Marley mural that fits the vibe perfectly. After reading the mixed reviews, I was hesitant, but I’m glad I trusted my cravings instead of the internet.
Will I make this 3.5-hour trip again this winter?
Absolutely. For a cup of their goat soup, I’ll fill up the tank every Tuesday.
… moreFirst things first: the place is exactly how I remember it. The bathroom situation? Classic. You need a key attached to a five-pound bar, but the bathroom is CLEAN, so I’m not complaining. The cashier? All business with no small talk or smiles. To be fair, they were never the warm-and-fuzzy type, so I’m not docking any points off. Not personable, but efficient. Our order was correct, the wait wasn’t long, and he included a sufficient supply of napkins and silverware (which ended up being crucial to my survival).
Because listen… Ithanks to a few reviews I was fully prepared to just open that cup and drink it straight. The reviews had me thinking I’d be lucky to find one lonely piece of meat floating around (see photos). Total opposite. THANK GOODNESS he gave me utensils because I would’ve choked. This soup was packed. Full of meats, potatoes, and carrots. And the broth? Warm, peppery, loose, savory—pretty close to perfect.
Now the only con: this pot was SALTY. So salty the mutton flavor didn’t just get overshadowed—it got evicted. The ancestors definitely went home mid-seasoning. But you know what? I’m not deducting a single point. Somebody clearly lost their life flavoring this pot, and I’m going to be grateful. When I warm it up, I’ll just drop a couple ice cubes in there—cool it down and stretch the salt out at the same time.
Inside the restaurant is simple, clean, with a small dine-in area and a Bob Marley mural that fits the vibe perfectly. After reading the mixed reviews, I was hesitant, but I’m glad I trusted my cravings instead of the internet.
Will I make this 3.5-hour trip again this winter?
Absolutely. For a cup of their goat soup, I’ll fill up the tank every Tuesday.
Reginald Blagmon
On my way home, decided to stop Tropicana Eatery in Spring, MD. to give them a shot and see how good the food was. I even asked the girl were they a part of the Tropicana in Marlow Heights? She said she didn’t think so. I Ordered a large Oxtail dinner with extra rice and peas and requested a lot of gravy on the meal.. I was so disappointed. First the girl taking order was dry and wasn’t too friendly . I guess I’m used to someone saying hi when I walk in and the place being personable. Ordered my food and was truly excited to get home to eat. I got home and the oxtail was completely fatty and not good. It wasn’t full of flavor like I normally have. The rice and peas was slightly mushy. Just an all around disappointing experience for $20.00. I definitely wouldn’t recommend this place and certainly won’t go back. Best of luck to your business…
… moreMorufat O
I ordered a small jerk chicken with rice and peas, a large oxtail with rice and peas and 1 festival. The jerk chicken was more sweet and spicy than jerk chicken. The oxtail was missing gravy. Like I was given boiled oxtail with no gravy. Picture below. The festival was the only good thing from my order. This was the first and will be the last time I go to this restaurant.
… moreShay P
I guess this place has some good days…and bad days…. I used to frequent here years ago and the food was amazing – but I stopped there recently and it left a lot to be desired! my rice and peas was as hard as bricks and also the Cabbage did not have any flavor so once I got home I had to throw the rice on the stove and also warm up some of my home cooked cabbage and mix it in with their cabbage just to give it flavor.
… moreTaydra Fahie
I was in this part of town and looked up a Caribbean restaurant. I decided to try this place with on the reviews. I got here just before 12 noon and I was able to be out within 15 minutes. I ordered a large oxtail with rice and peas and plantain, and the portions did not disappoint. I also noticed that the oxtail which was $20 was cheaper than typical Caribbean restaurants but they did not skimp on the portion. Service was satisfactory.
… moreAlta Cannaday
My local go-to Jaimacan place. Excellent rice and peas curry chicken and goat. Best beef patties!
… moreLucky Libra
I have never had a bad experience !! It’s authentic and always fresh!! Good vibes with great food!! I always get the Jerk chicken because it’s the perfect amount of spice and flavor! Just wish they gave me more cabbage!
… moreNick Stiles
Really good food. Place delivers better food than what you’d expect. I would definitely go back for the oxtail or the curried goat. Beef patties and coco bread were also solid choices.
… moreStefan Decastro
Place is trash! Walked in with a service animal and they guy with dread told me to leave, food looks dried out anyway, no skin of my nose to spend my money there and the atmosphere is crap.
… moreLove Thompson
I cannot understand how this place has such high reviews. The food was horribly bland. Its cheap and huge portions but no flavor. Oxtails just dry no sauce or natural stew. Curry chicken bland like plain chicken that they spooned sauce on top of. Sad! Worst Caribbean food I have ever had! Ever!
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