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Caribbean Food in Sunny Isles Beach

Cuban steaks and sandwiches lead the Caribbean food offerings at El Tropico Cuban Cuisine in Sunny Isles Beach, FL, with pickup.

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Cuban Food

Vaca Frita

$18.99+

Shredded marinated beef pan-fried with mojo sauce and onions.

“We would like to thank Omar and the whole team. We didn't know much about Cuban cuisine, they made suggestions. The portions are good for the price. The flavors of the food and the side dishes were good. Some people are not used to other cuisines, but you can easily eat what we ate. We tried vaca frita and ropa vieja.”

Ropa Vieja

$17.99+

Shredded beef simmered with tomato sauce, peppers, and onions.

“We ate here 3 times during our 5 day stay in Sunny Isles. We loved everything we tried. Cuban sandwich, ropa vieja, masitas de puerco, the burger, kids chicken tenders, steak, ans shrimp dishes. The cocktails and coffee were also on point. We especially appreciated the attention and care in preparing meals for our Celiac child. We had Osmany 2/3 times who was great! This will definitely be a place we return to over and over again.”

Breakfast

Cuban Toast

$3.39

Cuban bread toasted with butter until crisp and golden.

“Here on vacation and this place did not disappoint. Everything was on point. The cafe con leche was TOP NOTCH! Cuban tostada was toasted to perfection. And let me not forget the best part was the tortilla española. I wish we had a place like this back home. Shoutout to Edwin who was our waiter— he was attentive, friendly and made sure everything was just how we wanted!!”

Empanadas

Sandwiches

Medianoche Sandwich

$12.99

Medium coffee with milk, with a listed choice of coffee style or milk.

“El Tropico is one of the classic Cuban restaurants in South Florida. The cortadittos are heavenly. Recently the adorable Leanett prepared ours with such LOVE that we had to share the photos and the spirit. We’ve loved the food, the atmosphere, the staff and the relaxed happy vibe for many years. Highly recommended! A media noche sandwich and a cafe at the counter - yummy : )”

Steak

Cuban Appetizers

5 Tostones with Mojo

$8.99

Five fried green plantain rounds come with garlic mojo sauce.

“Absolutely Awesome!!! Ropa Vieja and Lechon Asado was phenomenal!!!! We are so glad our server suggested that! The fried plantains with garlic sauce was light and delicious! The Strawberry Mojitos were some of the best we have had. If you are in Sunny Isle, do not miss going to this great restaurant. Can't wait to try their breakfast!”

Fish

Desserts

PUDIN DE PAN

$5.99

A classic bread pudding dessert made with bread.

“Osmany was amazing and provided wonderful service. We ordered the branzino, Bistek à la palomilla, tostones, and croquetas. It was delicious and to top it off the puddin de pan and drinks were to die for! We will most definitely be coming back.”

Ham & Cheese Empanada

From the Kitchen at El Tropico Cuban Cuisine

At El Tropico Cuban Cuisine, Caribbean food includes beef and chicken empanadas, ham croquettes, and salmon fillets cooked in Cuban creole sauce or garlic sauce. Sweet bread holds ham and shredded pork.

Lechon Asado is slow oven-roasted marinated pork with grilled onions. Moro Rice is cooked with black beans. Ropa Vieja features shredded beef in light tomato sauce with green peppers and onions.

Visit us in Sunny Isles Beach, FL for dine-in, pickup, or delivery. Picada Tropico serves four with your choice of pork, chicken, or fish chunks, fried yuca, green plantain tostones, and house cilantro sauce.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your most popular Caribbean food options?

Our guests love these customer favorites. If you're visiting us these are some of the food options we recommend most often.

  • Vaca Frita — This Cuban beef dish combines marinated shredded beef, pan-fried with mojo sauce and onions, with two chosen sides.
  • Cuban Sandwich — Ham, shredded pork, Swiss, pickles and mustard fill Cuban bread, served with plantain chips and your choice of French fries, mariquitas, or potato sticks.
  • Pan con Bistec Sandwich — The Cuban bread sandwich has steak, lettuce, tomato, and onion; choose one side, including fries, plantain chips, or potato sticks.
  • Palomilla — This grilled steak is topped with onions; choose its doneness and select two sides from the available options.
  • Pan con Lechon Sandwich — This Cuban bread sandwich holds shredded pork and sautéed onions, comes with plantain chips, and requires a choice of one listed side.

Do you offer delivery and takeout?

Yes! We offer both delivery and takeout for caribbean food throughout the Sunny Isles Beach area. Order your caribbean food online for convenient pickup or delivery.

Is there a kids menu?

El Tropico Cuban Cuisine offers kid-friendly options, including Kids Baby Palomilla and Kids Chicken Strips.

Explore our menu to see all the options for your next family meal.