Savory Latin American food spans steaks and sandwiches at El Tropico Cuban Cuisine in Sunny Isles Beach, FL, with pickup available.
Order onlineVaca 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.”
Lechon Asado
$17.99+
Slow oven-roasted marinated pork with grilled onions and two chosen sides.
“Delicious food and lovely service! The lechón asado and pollo Al ajillo are excellent. Our waitress Marina was so friendly and attentive! Thank you!”
Pork Chunks
$17.99+
Mojo-marinated pork, deep-fried and served with grilled onions.
“Get the pork chunks and plantains 👏 Excellent service.”
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.”
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.”
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!!”
Beef Empanada
$3.99
A pastry turnover filled with beef for a savory handheld bite.
“Beef empanadas are the best I’ve had in a long time. Staff is very friendly 🤍”
Croquetas
$2.99
Ham croquettes have a creamy center inside a crisp, fried coating.
“Everything was incredible! The Ham croquetas I would say the best ones in Miami, the lady that help me (Fanny) was such a lovely lady and super helpful!”
Cuban Sandwich
$12.99
Cuban bread holds ham, shredded pork, Swiss, pickles and mustard.
“Best Cuban Sandwich in the World 🌎!!”
Pan con Bistec Sandwich
$13.99
Steak, lettuce, tomato, and onion on Cuban bread, with a chosen side.
“The best cuban food, the pan con bistec is delicious! Albert service was amazing, felt like home. Would recommend you try it!”
Miami Sandwich
$14.99
Ham, turkey, Swiss, and bacon on Cuban bread, served with potato sticks.
“If u are in the area you must stop here. The Cuban & the Miami were excellent. I don't know which one I liked better. And the price, $10-12 each, most other places in the area(including Miami area) charge $17-20. The staff is super nice also.”
Pan con Pollo Sandwich
$13.99
Grilled chicken with lettuce, tomato, and sautéed onions on Cuban bread.
“Fanny, Lianet Angie and the rest of the servers are exceptional! Coming to el trópico feels like coming home. Food delicious! This place hands down the best latin food in Sunny Isles.”
Chicken Milanesa
$23.99+
Fried breaded chicken breast topped with marinara, ham, and mozzarella.
“Sat outside, got the Cuban and Chicken Milanese. Everything cooked perfectly, super friendly wait staff and a perfect first meal for our visit to Sunny Isles.”
Rice & Chicken
$39.99
Chicken and yellow rice with peas and peppers, made to order.
Palomilla
$17.99+
Grilled palomilla steak topped with onions; choose doneness and two sides.
“The place is affordable. I saw locals including law enforcement personnel eating there which confirms my point that this place must be doing something right. I had the best Bistec de Palomilla. It was well marinated which made it delicious. The flan desert was also good.”
FLAP CHURRASCO
$32.99+
Grilled flap steak comes with homemade chimichurri and two sides.
“The best steak I’ve had in ages with a fantastic chimichurri. The servers were attentive without being overbearing, the food was by far reasonably priced, and we enjoyed every bite. Highly recommended!”
Salmon
$26.99+
Salmon fillet with a choice of creole sauce, garlic sauce, or grilling.
“Best place in town! Second to none in service and latin food in the area. The staff here is welcoming and very hospitable. Whether you’re a local or just passing through, don’t pass up the opportunity to enjoy this hidden gem.”
Toston Balsero
$21.99+
Fried green plantain topped with shrimp and white sauce; choose two sides.
“Food and service were excellent. The vaca frita was delicious and the shrimp tostones with a white sauce….. amazing!! The quatro leches cake….sooo good. Everything was outstanding.”
FLAN DE QUESO
$5.99
Cheese custard with caramelized sugar makes this flan a rich dessert.
“The Vaca Frita and Casava were amazing!! And, the queso flan and cuban cortadito were incredible!!! Outstanding service!!! I wish I lived closer to Miami, I would eat there daily!!!”
FLAN DE COCO
$5.99
Coconut adds tropical flavor to this creamy, caramel-topped flan.
“We just ordered the paella and flan.It was so worth it!Everything was very delicious.I highly recommend this place.”
At El Tropico Cuban Cuisine, Latin American food includes breaded chicken, grilled steaks and Cuban bread sandwiches. You can also find ham croquettes, cheese pastries and coconut or caramel flan.
Ropa Vieja pairs shredded beef with light tomato sauce, green peppers and onions. Moro Rice is cooked with black beans, while Lechon Asado serves slow oven-roasted marinated pork with grilled onions.
Visit us in Sunny Isles Beach, FL for pickup, dine-in or delivery. Picada Tropico serves four with pork, chicken or fish chunks, fried yuca, green plantain tostones and house cilantro sauce.
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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.
