Tropicana isn't in the area considered downtown. It's in the Shaw area but I heard this location is now closed but their Petworth/Takoma location is definitely open.
I have yet to try Patty Boom Boom but I've heard it's a fun place to go to. Parking can be a pain in that area (U Street/Cardoza) but from what I'm told it's not really a restaurant - they sell patties only.





