Tropical Time Caribbean

Delicious bowl of salad with fresh greens and grilled chicken served on a wooden platter.

Menu

Appitizers

Delicious crispy fried shrimp served on a ceramic tray with fresh salad and lime garnish.

Coconut Shrimp w/ Scotch bonnet aioli

Baked empanadas in a dish with fresh vegetables on a vibrant table.

Jamaican Beef patties (Empanadas)

Delicious chicken salad with spinach, feta cheese, and creamy sauce on a white plate.

Jerk Chicken Salad, W/ House dressing

Close-up of vegan enchiladas with red sauce on a bed of fresh kale.

Roasted corn and Kale salad W/ House dressing

A hearty Vietnamese soup served with fresh baguette and condiments, perfect for lunch.

TT Chicken soup


Jerk chicken, a la cart

W/ Fresh baked rolls & jerk sauce

Savory roasted chicken served with fresh salad and baked side dishes.

Whole chicken

Appetizing barbecue chicken wings served with rich dipping sauce on rustic wooden board.

Whole Chicken dark meat

Close-up of crispy fried chicken served in a black basket with fresh lettuce, highlighting food texture.

1⁄2 Chicken

Golden-brown chicken wings garnished with fresh herbs, perfect for a tasty meal.

1⁄2 Chicken white meat

Close-up of a deliciously roasted chicken dish served with garnish, highlighting fine cuisine.

1⁄2 Chicken dark meat

Savory roasted chicken on a bed of rice with lentils, accented by spicy and fresh green sides.

1⁄4 Chicken dark meat

Succulent roasted chicken with vegetables and lemon slices, perfect for a savory meal.

1⁄4 Chicken white meat


TT Wraps

Let us know! Plain or spinach wrapper

Our housemade spiced chips accompany wraps

Fresh wraps filled with chicken, vegetables, and cheese, perfect for a healthy meal.

Jerk Chicken

Bold! Smoky grilled boneless chicken, TT Slaw, Grilled pineapples & plantains.

Close-up of a tasty grilled chicken wrap with fresh ingredients on a plate.

Curry Chicken

Boneless Chicken pieces, smothered in a rich Jamaican curry sauce, coconut rice, lettuce & plantains.

Tasty chicken wrap filled with creamy sauce on a wooden cutting board.

Stew Chicken

Boneless chicken pieces, smothered in a rich brown gravy, coconut rice, lettuce & plantains.

Tasty chicken wrap filled with fresh vegetables on a wooden board.

Curry chick-pea (Vegetarian)

Garbanzo beans, smothered in our rich Jamaican Curry sauce, coconut rice, kale salad & plantains.


Entree

Tantalizing Caribbean jerk chicken served with rice and beans and fried plantains on a square plate.

Jerk Chicken

Bold! smoky grilled 1/2 chicken, rice & beans, a side of your choice + rolls & sauce.

Mouth-watering chicken curry with vegetables served over rice in a bowl on a red table setting.

Curry Chicken

Hearty portion of boneless chicken pieces, in a rich Curry stew, coconut rice + a side of your choice

From above of appetizing dish of Indian cuisine curry made of vegetables and meat and served with rice and green leaves

Stew Chicken

Hearty portion of boneless chicken pieces, in rich brown gravy, coconut rice + a side of your choice.

Close-up of savory Caribbean oxtail stew with potatoes served on a white plate.

Braised Oxtail

Choice Oxtail pieces, braised to fork tender and simmered down to a rich stew, rice & beans + a side of your choice

Close-up of a spicy Indian dish in a clay bowl garnished with lime and cilantro.

Curry Goat

Chef’s Special! Goat meat cooked to perfection in a rich Curry stew, rice & beans + a side of your choice.

Savor the flavors of Italian cuisine with this close-up photo of tasty penne pasta in tomato sauce.

Jerk penne

Creamy Penne pasta, topped with your choice of: Jerk chicken, salmon, or shrimp

A vibrant blue plate featuring a variety of Indian curries and naan bread, served indoors.

Curry Chickpeas (Vegetarian)

A Hearty vegetarian stew of Garbanzo beans, potatoes, with spinach, root veggies, garlic, and Coconut rice.

Combination: Combine two of your favorite entrée meats, rice & beans, and a side of your choice.


Seafood Entree

Delicious grilled salmon served with roasted vegetables and herb sauce.

Jerk Salmon

Atlantic salmon, jerked marinated and grilled, Coconut rice + a side of choice.

Jerk Shrimp

Jumbo Shrimp, jerked marinated and grilled, Escovitched veggies, coconut rice + a side of choice.

A delectable seafood platter with fried shrimp, chips, and dipping sauce, perfect for a savory meal.

Escovitched Catfish

Fried catfish, topped with our spicy escovitched veggies, rice & beans + a side of choice.

A mouthwatering assortment of fried seafood, coleslaw, and tartar sauce.

Escovitched Catfish a la carte,

3 or 5 pieces.


Sandwiches

Mouth-watering close-up of a pulled pork sandwich with fresh ingredients and sesame seed bun.

Jerk pulled pork

Slow smoked pulled pork in our jerk BBQ sauce, TT slaw, Grilled pineapple, on a toasted potato bun.

Delicious chicken sandwich with mayonnaise and greens served on a wooden board.

Jerk Chicken

Bold! Smoky grilled chicken thigh, TT slaw Grilled pineapple, on a toasted potato bun.

our house-made spiced chips, accompany sandwiches


Side Dishes

Colorful healthy meal prep with corn, olives, tomatoes, and lentils in glass containers. Perfect for mindful eating.

Rice & beans

A tempting plate of Jollof rice accompanied by savory fried plantains. Perfect meal idea.

Coconut rice

Steaming hot pot filled with fresh vegetables and meatballs, prepared on a stove.

Steamed cabbage

A vibrant African meal featuring fried plantains, chicken, and corn on a wooden table.

Fried Plantains

Top view of taco Traditional Mexican food in black tortilla served on wooden cutting board with slice of lime

TT Slaw

Colorful fresh vegetable salad with cherry tomatoes in a white bowl.

Garden Salad

Close-up of a homemade baked macaroni and cheese in a white dish. Perfect comfort food for lunch or dinner.

Mac & Cheese


Desserts

Top view of a wedding dessert table featuring a styled cake with strawberries and assorted pastries.

Caribbean-inspired cakes, cookies

Luxurious high tea dessert arrangement with pastries and macarons on elegant stands.

And other sweet treats.


Beverages

Close-up of vibrant Mizu Mate and Vegan Cola soda cans, showcasing flavors and design.

Jamaican D&G sodas

Close-up of three refreshing beverages with citrus, strawberries, and lime on a sunny wooden table.

Tropical Rhythms juices, lemonade


Catering Items

Proteins Options……….. Small or large trays (15 & 30 servings)

  • Jerk Chicken
  • Curry Chicken
  • Stew Chicken
  • Curry Goat
  • Braised Oxtail
  • Curry Chickpeas (vegetarian)
  • Jerk Salmon
  • Excovitched Catfish
  • Jerk Chicken Penne

Sides Options………….Small or large trays (15 & 30 servings)

  • Rice and beans
  • Coconut rice
  • Steamed Cabbage
  • Fried plantains
  • TT Slaw
  • Mac & cheese
  • Roast corn & Kale salad

Wraps……………. Mix and match ( 1 dozen)

  • Jerk chicken
  • Curry Chicken
  • Stew Chicken
  • Curry Chickpea

Sandwiches………Mix and match ( 1 dozen )

  • Jerk Chicken
  • Jerk Pulled Pork

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22W535 Butterfield Rd. #13
Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60137

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