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Welcome to Tafari Tropics Jamaican Restaurant
Tafari Tropics Jamaican Restaurant brings the bold, vibrant flavors of Jamaica right to your neighborhood. Located at 547 Bloomfield Ave, we serve authentic island dishes made with fresh ingredients and traditional recipes. Whether you’re joining us for a relaxed dine-in meal, picking up takeout, or ordering delivery, you’ll always enjoy warm hospitality and a true taste of Jamaica in every bite.
Savor Jamaica’s Best
Discover the vibrant taste of the islands at Tafari Tropics. Our menu features Jamaican favorites like jerk chicken, tender oxtail, ackee and saltfish, curry chicken, and flavorful jerk wings. Each dish is prepared with care using traditional cooking methods that bring out the deep, rich character of Caribbean cuisine. From filling entrées to perfectly paired sides, every plate offers a satisfying and memorable island-inspired meal.
Fresh Flavors Delivered Straight to You
Craving authentic Jamaican food at home? Tafari Tropics makes it simple to enjoy with just a few clicks. Our online ordering ensures your meal arrives fresh and ready to enjoy, bringing bold Jamaican flavors straight to your door.
Our Flavors in Focus
Explore our gallery and get a glimpse of dishes like jerk chicken, oxtail, curry chicken, and ackee and saltfish—fresh, vibrant, and ready to inspire your next meal at Tafari Tropics.
Relax, Savor, and Enjoy the Experience
Step into Tafari Tropics and discover a welcoming space designed for comfort and connection. From the moment you arrive, the fresh ingredients, vibrant aromas, and friendly service create an inviting atmosphere. Whether you’re enjoying a casual meal or celebrating a special moment, dining in with us turns every visit into a relaxed and memorable experience.
Been coming here for years. Good food and good service always friendly. Thanks.
I love this restaurant. Food really good with great service. I love everything about it. I'll always get my Jamaican food here. I 100% recommend this restaurant.
I had oxtail with dumplings, cabbage and green banana. It was delicious, liked the ginger touch.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are you known for?
We're known for bold Jamaican flavors spanning jerk chicken, slow-cooked oxtail, curried meats, fresh seafood, and island drinks in Bloomfield, NJ.
- Jamaican Food: Tafari Tropics serves the full spectrum of Jamaican comfort food, from hearty stewed meats and traditional sides to savory patties and classic breakfast porridge. Representative items include M Oxtail, Beef Patty, Callaloo, L Stew Chicken Meals, M Ackee Meal, and Festival.
- Drinks: The drinks menu pairs Caribbean staples like seamoss and sorrel with familiar sodas and tropical juice blends to complement any meal. Representative items include Sorrel Drink, L Seamoss Drink, Tropical Rhythms, Island Vibes, Ting, and D&G Soda.
- Curry: Rich, aromatic curries feature goat, chicken, and shrimp served over rice, wrapped in roti, or paired with mac and cheese. Representative items include Medium Curry Goat, M Curry Chicken, Curry Shrimp, L Curry Chicken Roti, and M Curry Goat Roti.
- Seafood: The seafood selection highlights bold island preparations including escovished, steamed, and garlic-seasoned fish and shrimp dishes. Representative items include Garlic Shrimp, Steam Fish, Escovished Fish Meal, Brown Stew Fish, and Tastee Shrimp.
- Jerk Chicken: Smoky, spiced jerk chicken is offered in multiple cuts and sizes, from wing meals to full chicken portions for any appetite. Representative items include M Jerk Chicken, L Jerk Chicken Meal, M Jerk Wing Meal, and S Side Of Jerk Chicken.
Additionally, explore Desserts, Juices, Caribbean Food, and Fried Chicken.
We are also known for Cow Foot.
Where are you located?
We are located in Bloomfield, NJ at 547 Bloomfield Ave
What areas do you serve?
We serve the following areas: Bloomfield, Watsessing, East Orange, Glen Ridge, Belleville, Silver Lake, Ampere North, Montclair, City of Orange, Nutley, Llewellyn Park, West Orange, Orange, Brookdale, Avondale, Upper Montclair, North Arlington, East Newark, Verona, and Upper Roseville.
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