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Cuban Food in Sunny Isles Beach

Steak, pork and plantains anchor Cuban food at El Tropico Cuban Cuisine in Sunny Isles Beach, FL, with pickup ordering available.

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Breakfast

Egg Breakfast

$14.99+

Two eggs come with chosen preparation, side, toast, and coffee.

“Great coffee, really tasty pastries and the eggs breakfast is really good.”

Tortilla Tropico

$19.99

Omelet with your choice of shrimp, beef, chicken, or vegetables.

“The best Cuban food in Miami without a doubt! Every time I come to Miami I have to eat here. I recommend the empanadas, the natural orange juice is divine. The Italian liver is a wonderful delicacy that makes my mouth water. And the breakfast is varied and rich. The staff are friendly and pleasant. I highly recommend this place!”

Sandwiches

Appetizers

Picada Tropico

$28.99

Pork, chicken, or fish chunks with fried yuca and cilantro sauce.

“PHENOMENAL Cuban Cuisine! El Tropico Cuban Cuisine superior service, 'Eduardo our server, EXCEPTIONAL on every level, Chef can cook, our lunch DELICIOUS all staff happy working together seamlessly, great visit will be back today we enjoyed steak fajitas and pork chu ks, blackbeans, rice, sweet bananas, cage con leche, expressos, and Pelegrino!!!!! Super Happy Miranda Family”

Beef

Pork

Plantain Dishes

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!”

Seafood

Desserts

FLAN DE QUESO

$5.99

Cheese custard with caramelized sugar makes this flan a rich dessert.

“I absolutely love this place! Every time I’m in the Miami area, it’s a must-visit for me. The authentic Cuban flavors are unmatched, and the atmosphere is always lively and welcoming. The service is excellent—staff are attentive and friendly. Don’t miss out on their café cubano or a refreshing mojito! Highly recommend to anyone looking for an authentic Cuban dining experience.”

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

Find Something Special at El Tropico Cuban Cuisine

At El Tropico Cuban Cuisine, Cuban food spans empanadas filled with beef or chicken, sandwiches on Cuban or sweet bread, and flans with coconut or caramel. Ham croquettes offer another savory bite.

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

Visit us in Sunny Isles Beach, FL for pickup, dine-in or delivery. Salmon is served as a fillet in Cuban creole sauce or garlic sauce, or grilled, with mashed potatoes available as a side.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your most popular Cuban 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.
  • 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.
  • Palomilla — This grilled steak is topped with onions; choose its doneness and select two sides from the available options.

Do you offer delivery and takeout?

Yes! We offer both delivery and takeout for cuban food throughout the Sunny Isles Beach area. Order your cuban 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.