Tropicana Cuban Restaurant Menu
Welcome to Tropicana Cuban Restaurant, a hidden gem situated at 9616 N Lamar Blvd in Austin, Texas. This charming eatery specializes in authentic Cuban cuisine and offers a delightful selection of sandwiches, starters, and entrees that will transport your taste buds straight to Havana.
- Starters: Begin your culinary journey with the Tropicana Plate, featuring a vibrant mix of tamale Cubano, croquetas, and fried plantains—perfect for sharing!
- Signature Entrees: Don't miss their renowned Cuban sandwich or the savory Ropa Vieja, both celebrated for their rich flavors and generous portions.
- Refreshing Drinks: Complement your meal with a sweet milkshake or traditional Café Cubano, enhancing the overall dining experience.
The warm atmosphere and friendly staff make every visit memorable, as echoed by many satisfied customers. Tropicana is not just a meal; it's a heartfelt experience.
Starters
Tropicana Plate
Includes a tamale Cuban, croquetas, papa rellena, fried plantains, tostones, fried yuca, and mojo dipping sauce.
Empanadas
Choice of chicken, beef, or ham and cheese stuffing.
Maduros
Ripe plantain bananas sliced and lightly fried until caramelized.
Tostones
Plantain banana cut into disks, lightly fried, and served with mojo.
Yuca con Mojo
Boiled yuca and onions dressed with mojo.
Yuca Frita
Lightly fried yuca sticks served with mojo.
Papa Rellena
Lightly fried breaded pureed potatoes rolled into a ball and stuffed with ground beef.
Beans
Black or red.
Tamales Cubanos
Croqueta
Breaded and fried croquette infused with peppers, garlic, onions, and your choice of ham or fish filling.
Ropa Veija
Bistec de Palomilla
Signature Cuban steak seasoned with garlic and mojo then seared '''a la plancha''' and topped with onions.
Pollo Frito
1/2 chicken marinated in lemon juice, garlic, and light tomato criollo sauce, lightly fried.
Fricase de Pollo
Bone-in chicken and diced potatoes cooked in sweet and spicy Cuban seasonings.
Pechuga de Pollo
Sauted chicken breast topped with grilled onions.
Veggie Rice Bowl
Steamed white rice, black beans, maduros, topped with sliced avocado and pico de gallo.
Veggie Plate
Choice of yuca, choice of plantains, white rice, black beans, and a side salad.
Tropicana Salad
Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, avocado, and onions served with vinaigrette dressing.
Main Dishes
On a Bun
Cubano
Roasted pulled pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, mayo, and mustard. Sandwiches are served with lays chips and on a Cuban bread pressed to perfection.
Media Noche
El Cubanito Burger
Beef patty, ham, roasted pulled pork. Bacon, Swiss and American cheese, lettuce tomato, onions, pickles, mayonnaise, and mustard. Served with a side of fries.
Pan con Lechon
Slow roasted pulled pork with onions and mayonnaise. Sandwiches are served with lays chips and on a Cuban bread pressed to perfection.
Pan con Bistec
Thin-cut steak and grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, and poblano sauce.
Fish Sandwich
Fish fillet lightly seasoned and fried, with lettuce, tomato, onions, and tartar sauce. Sandwiches are served with lays chips and on a Cuban bread pressed to perfection.
Classic Burger
Beef patty lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, mayonnaise, and mustard. Served with fries. Add cheese or meat for an additional extra charge.
Chicken Sandwich
Chicken fajita cooked '''a la plancha'' and grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, and poblano sauce.
Chicken Burger
Chicken fajita cooked '''a la plancha''' with lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, mayonnaise, and mustard. Served with fries. Add cheese for an additional extra charge.
Milkshake
Extra flavor for an additional charge.
Agua Fresca
National Soda
Imported Soda
Cafe con Leche
Cafe Cubano
Iced Tea
Drinks
Entrees
Arroz con Camaron
Fried rice with shrimp, bell pepper onions, cilantro, peas, and carrots.
Caldo 7 Mares
Octopus, shimp, crab, green mussel, and fish, whole shrimp whit head.
Caldo de Mariscos
Seafood soup with clams, mussel, octopus, shrimp, squid, fish, crab, carrots and pototoes.
Chuleta
Pork chop fried toppet with fried onions.
Rabo Encendido
Traditional Cuban style oxtail stew.
Tilapia, Fritas, Whole Tilapia Fish, and Fries
Whole fried tilapia with fries.
