Tropicuba

Name: Tropicuba
Address: 5606 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60634, Chicago, IL, 60634.0, US
Telephone: +1 773-202-2222
Price range: $
Rating: 4.3

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About

Tropicuba — dependable Portage Park caribbean known for the Ropa Vieja. The cooking is rooted in real tradition.

Experience Breakdown

🍴Food

5.0

👥Service

4.7

✨Ambiance

4.4

💬Sentiment

4.4

damary vazquez

23 reviews

Highlights

CozyFamily FriendlyHidden GemHuge Portions

Must Try

Ropa Vieja

What Diners Are Saying

Diners loved

Authentic flavors

Some noted

I went a couple weeks back but this has been on my mind, maybe we went on an off day.
— Jay S

I am Cuban I used to Rave about this place I recently went in for a Cuban sandwich they served me the sandwich with the ham and swiss cheese was cold not even melted a true Cuban sandwich shouldn't have too much pork this place barely had any pork on the sandwich and the most sacrilegious thing of all is that the bread was not toasted and crunchy it was soft!!
— Andrew C.

I honestly think the food it si pretty good.
— Tasty Cuban bar

Specialties

Ropa Vieja

Location

5606 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60634

What 287+ diners say about Tropicuba

“Great food and great service.”

Great food and great service. Always a good experience.

Jeremy s

Sep 2025

“If you love Cuban food, I highly recommend this hidden gem.”

If you love Cuban food, I highly recommend this hidden gem! The food here is so good. I recommend their Café con leche, Croquetas, Empanadas and Sándwich Cubano.

Michelle Felix-Diaz

Jun 2025

“The food here is delicious.”

The food here is delicious! My go-to's are the steak sandwich and the chicken fricase, while my partner loves the chicken sandwich and the pollo a la plancha. We've been here multiple times and have never been disappointed. This is one of our favorite go-to spots. Give it a try! You won't be disappointed! Oh, and the cafe cob leche is a MUST!

Crystal Ortiz

Feb 2025

“Nice little place.”

Nice little place. Great service, waiter was very attentive. Will def come back! Tried their steak jibarito, alcapurria and empanadas de ropa vieja. All delish 🥰

Ana Lopez

Oct 2024

“Coffe is good, food is to die for and the staff makes you feel like you are family.”

Coffe is good, food is to die for and the staff makes you feel like you are family! I highly recommend this little hidden gem!

RUEDA 75

Jul 2024

“My food was good, very good.”

My food was good, very good. I ate staple foods I order at Cuban restaurants so I can compare. This food I'd definitely top notch. It's a cozy place with the servers easily available to assist you with your orders. I tried some new sides for me and really enjoyed them. This restaurant is the real deal for Cuban food.

Patrick Cameron

Sep 2023

“This is my "go to" everytime I'm in the city craving a home cooked meal.”

This is my "go to" everytime I'm in the city craving a home cooked meal. Jibarito is my fav, the cuban sandwich size can be hit or miss, but always delicious. We also have gotten many dif dinners/guisadas here and all were perfect/fantastic!