. "0"^^ . "2"^^ . "Does the old idea that quantity surpasses quality ring true here? \n\nYou bet. \n\nTropical Smoothie is about last on my list of good smoothie places in Las Vegas, however with so many locations, its hard to go anywhere else! Why drive 20 minutes to get a kick-ass smoothie, when you can walk 5 to get a mediocre one. \n\nThis place annoys me.\n\nFirst off, the smoothies and sandwiches are second rate. Its a fast food joint disguised as a 'healthy alternative'.\n\nThe smoothies are glorified 'flavored-ice'. Yes they use real fruits, but load heavily on the sweetener / sugar yet completely skimping on flavor. How is this possible? Most importantly, why is each smoothie the price of a dinner meal? \n\nThe food is served with ZERO care, in Taco Bell style presentation. Slopped ingredients wrapped in bread, wrapped in foil. \n\nNext time you order a sandwich from this place, take a moment to open up your sandwich. Then open up your wallet. Do a side by side comparison. Both empty. \n\nSecondly, why, why, why is there only TWO sizes of smoothie? Way too big, and way too tiny. If you are concerned with your diet, why order a 'big-gulp' sized smoothie with more sugar than tub a of ice cream?\n\nTropical Smoothie should take notes from some of the smaller shops in town and give their costumers something worth their money! Unfortunately the general public is blinded by their convenience enough to not care about quality. \n\nBig tropical bummer."^^ . "0"^^ . . . "2010-01-06T00:00:00"^^ . "0"^^ .