Tropicana Cuban Restaurant
Cuban restaurant · North Austin
9616 N Lamar Blvd #141, Austin, TX 78753
Highlights
Cuban cafe/bakery serving ropa vieja, pressed sandwiches, espresso
Cuban cafe/bakery serving ropa vieja, pressed sandwiches, espresso
"North Austin’s Tropicana dishes out pressed Cuban sandwiches that are hot and melty. The Cubano, medianoche, and tortas all start with house-baked bread that gets crisped to order. Juicy pork, smoky ham, and melted Swiss cheese combine to create a hearty, flavorful sandwich. Order a Cuban espresso to finish the meal strong at this festive strip-mall spot. It accepts online orders." - Darcie Duttweiler
"The menu at Tropicana is about as classic Cuban as it gets, with croquetas, empanadas, and lechon asado on the menu. That also means this is one of the best spots in town to get a Cuban sandwich. The bread is baked in house before getting toasted and pressed, the ham and pork are tender and juicy, and a generous layer of melted swiss cheese brings it all home. Grab a shot of Cuban espresso while you’re there to keep you awake through the inevitable post-food nap that’s about to hit." - nicolai mccrary
"Tropicana is another spot on our list that bakes their bread in-house, and it was certainly one of our favorite parts of this sandwich. The Cuban here is a little heavier on the ham— we're not complaining—while still managing to pile in quite a bit of roast pork, leading to a very meaty sandwich. Despite all of that, every part of it is packed with flavor. The yuca con mojo here is great, too. We recommend grabbing a side of it to round out your meal. " - nicolai mccrary
"With a lively dining room and a massive menu that can easily take weeks of daily visits to work through, the restaurant Tropicana in North Austin offers a pretty classic Cuban dining experience similar to what you’d find on any street corner in Miami. The menu spans from bite-sized croquetas and two-bite-sized empanadas, to traditional oxtail stews and a whole, fried tilapia served with fries. You’ll also find lechon asado, masitas de puerco, ropa vieja, and more. In short, if it’s a Cuban dish and you can think of it, Tropicana probably serves it. Start with some breaded and fried fish croquettes, grab a side of caramelized maduros, then choose from over three dozen entrees and sandwiches. And make sure to get a shot of Cuban espresso while you’re there to keep you awake through the inevitable food coma you’ll put yourself through. There’s also a full bar, where you can get pretty standard cocktails, including an almost obligatory mojito or daiquiri to round out the full experience. " - Nicolai McCrary
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