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A taste of the
Caribbean in Manassas

Slow-stewed oxtail, fire-grilled jerk, fresh-baked roti & patties — authentic West Indian cooking, made daily.

Mon–Sat 11a–9pSun 11a–6p
Caribbean Stew Oxtail
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Caribbean Stew Oxtail
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Daily Specials

A different island favorite featured every day of the week — slow-stewed, fire-grilled, and served fresh. Today's pick is highlighted below.

Oxtail FridayToday's Special
Friday

Oxtail Friday

Our #1 most-liked dish — oxtail marinated 24 hours and slow-cooked to gelatinous perfection.

Available all day while it lasts · pickup & delivery via DoorDash

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Caribbean Stew Oxtail
Dish of the Week

Caribbean Stew Oxtail

Marinated 24 hours, slow-cooked to gelatinous perfection — the dish our regulars dream about.

$27.00 Order
Big Bowl Special
Budget Favorite

Big Bowl Special

Our favorite flavors, economically packaged.

$13.99
Family Size Jerk Chicken
Feeds the Crew

Family Size Jerk Chicken

24-hour marinated jerk chicken, family portion.

$69.99
Specials change weekly — follow us on Instagram for updates.
Making roti in the Tropical Bites kitchen
Our Story

Four islands,
one kitchen.

Tropical Bites was born from a simple craving: the real taste of home. Our recipes travel from Trinidad roti shops, Jamaica jerk pits, Barbados cou-cou houses, and Guyana pepper-pot kitchens — straight to Manassas.

We marinate for 24 hours, slow-stew for hours, and bake roti skins fresh every day. No shortcuts, no compromise — just the flavors we grew up on, plated the way you remember them.

24h
Marinade
4
Islands
Daily
Fresh Roti
Loved by Manassas

What People Say

4.0
2,000+ reviews on DoorDash
“Best oxtail in NOVA — fall-off-the-bone tender and the roti is unreal. This is my go-to spot for Caribbean food.”
Danielle R.Google
“The jerk chicken had me feeling like I was back in Kingston. Generous portions, real flavor, no shortcuts.”
Marcus J.DoorDash
“Macaroni pie and plantains took me straight back to my grandmother's kitchen. Comfort food done right.”
Priya S.Google
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8130 Ashton Avenue, Manassas, VA 20109

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  • Monday – Saturday11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Sunday11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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