Tropicuba
damary vazquez · 23 Google reviewsTropicuba — dependable Portage Park caribbean known for the Ropa Vieja. The cooking is rooted in real tradition. [$]
What 303 diners keep saying
What 303 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Ordered a sandwich cubano and it was amazing. The lechon was so fresh and tender with tons of flavor. It was made perfectly. Their garlic sauce pairs so good too! 10/10. Love this local spot 🇨🇺”
“Wonderful customer service with great hospitality. The restaurant is always busy, they do a tremendous online carryout service. Yet, they still make you feel as if you're the only person who matters as your in their restaurant. The Food is stupendous with passion for the culinary experience. They're Cuban Sandwich is onpar with any found in Florida. The meaty empanadeas are Suberb with their hot sauce and white sauce hitting you with a solid left and right hook. This neighborhood corner restaurant is a must try......”
“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.”
“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!”
“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 🥰”
“Food is delicious here BUT sometimes they go a little salty on some dishes. The restaurant is also small so sometimes getting a table is a bit difficult, especially on the weekends”
“I think we can do better than this and they knew it was like that and still decided to put it in the trey”
“Ordered pickup through DoorDash. I paid extra for my sandwich to include egg. When I opened my box my sandwich did not have any egg. I requested a refund and they denied it. Do not support this business!”
“Food was so good, I hot the jibarito steal and yuca and the fried fish. I haven’t had real authentic food like this in a long time. The service was also amazing, and the host surprised us with an extra yuca and empanada in our food. So kind and recommend this place. I hope Buissness is booming for them. Everything is so tea there, and that’s in PERIOD!!!!”
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