Tropical Cuban Café Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the menu at Tropical Cuban Café, located in Los Angeles, is a delightful experience filled with authentic Cuban flavors and warm hospitality. From their famous Cubano sandwich, praised for its tender pork and melted cheese, to the fresh and flavorful salads, every dish is prepared with care and attention to detail. Customers rave about the delicious chicken pastelito and the guava cheese pies, showcasing the diverse and delectable offerings at this Latinx-owned establishment. The café also offers an array of pastries, with flaky crusts and rich fillings, perfect for pairing with a cappuccino or cafe con leche. Whether you're looking for a quick bite to eat or a relaxing spot to work with free Wi-Fi and chill vibes, Tropical Cuban Café is a must-visit destination that will leave you coming back for more.
SandwichesSandwiches
Breakfast Sandwich
Scrambled Egg, Bacon, Chive, & Swiss Cheese on house Coco Bread w/ Fermented Hot Sauce Aioli
McManny
Turkey Sausage, Sunny Side Up Eggs, Cheddar, Chive, Kewpie Mayo on Cubano Roll.
Cubano Sandwich
Smoked Ham, Roast Pork, Mustard, Pickle, & Mojo Criollo served on Pan Cubano
Jerk Chicken
Chicken Thigh, Little Gem Lettuce, Poppy Dressing, & Hot Sauce on Coco Bread
BLT
Tutti Frutti Heirloom Tomatoes, Bacon, Sweet Crisp Lettuce on our griddled sandwich bread.
Dannys Breakfast
Chilaquiles Burrito
Chilaquiles Breakfast in a Tehachapi Grains Flour Tortilla - Eggs, Tomatillo Salsa, Onion, Tortilla Chips, Crema, Bacon, Cheese Blend, Stinger Peppers
Turkey Sandwich
Smoked turkey, Avocado, Tutti Frutti farms heirloom tomatoes, Little gem lettuce, & Kewpie on our own griddled sandwich bread
Patty Melt
/ lb Creamco Beef + Jimmy Nardello Peppers, Ukrainian dressing, swiss, onions, on our griddled sandwich bread
Big Cobb Salad
SaladsSalads
Breakfast PlatesBreakfast Plates
Dannys Breakfast
Eggs, Boursin, Bacon, Chive, Avocado, Tomatoes, Sweet Crisp Lettuce, g of protein
Double Espresso
A rich shot with notes of brown sugar, creamy milk chocolate, and a bright hint of orange zest.
Decaf Espresso
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Cortadito
Double Shot Of Our Own Cuban Style Espresso, Tropical. Topped With Steamed Milk. oz
Cappucino
A bold espresso topped with creamy steamed milk and a light, airy foam
Flat White
A bold espresso-based drink blended with silky steamed milk for a rich, velvety finish
Machiato
A bold espresso "marked" with a touch of velvety steamed milk for a rich, intense flavor.
Cortado
A balanced blend of espresso and steamed milk, crafted for a smooth and mellow coffee experience.
Cafe Helado
Our Own Cuban Style Espresso Served With Sweetened Condensed Milk Over Ice.
Arnold Parkman
Our Own Cuban Style Espresso poured over Sweetened Condensed Milk, Served with Cold Brew Over Ice
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Cafe Con Leche
Double Shot Of Our Own Cuban Style Espresso With Steamed Milk.
Americano
Our Cuban Style Espresso Diluted With Filtered Water. Same Strength But A Different Flavor.
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Cold Brew
Our Hour Cold Brew Is Made With Our Medium Roast Beans. Expect A Bold Body With Flavors Of Fruit and Oak.
Drip
Our Guatemalan, Ethiopian Blend Is Slow Roasted In Small Batches With Tasting Notes Of Chocolate & Caramel.
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Yuzu Espresso TonicYuzu Espresso TonicYuzu Espresso TonicYuzu Espresso Tonic
Yuzu Espresso Tonic
A refreshing blend of bold espresso, sparkling tonic, simple syrup and zesty yuzu juice for a vibrant, citrusy twist.
Fresh Squeezed Juice
Fresh Squeezed JuiceFresh Squeezed Juice
Other BeveragesOther Beverages
Water
Tea
Soda
Hibiscus Lemonade
Fresh squeezed lemonade topped with in-house hibiscus concentrate
Kombucha
Sunset Cultures Kombucha
Tepache
Yerba Can
Hot Chocolate
oz of steamed hot milk and Dutch process Cocoa Noir house syrup - your kid will love it, but you will probably love it more
Guava Cheese
Buttery Pastelito Filled With Our House Made Guava Jam & Whipped Cream Cheese.
Guava Solo
Buttery Pastelito Filled With Our House Made Guava Jam.
Donato's Slice
Slice of the Donato Guava Cheese Pie. Puff pastry filled with our house made guava jam & whipped cream cheese.
Donato's Pie
Whole guava cheese pie. Puff pastry filled with our house made guava jam & whipped cream cheese. Donato's personal recipe.
Traditional Cuban Sweet PastriesTraditional Cuban Sweet Pastries
Savory Pastries & PastelitosSavory Pastries & Pastelitos
Beef Pastelito
Pastry Dough Filled With Spiced Ground Beef. Finished With Sweet Syrup & A Sprinkle Of Sea Salt
Carrot Pastelito
Pastry Dough Filled With A Spiced Shredded Carrot Mixture. Finished With Sweet Syrup & A Sprinkle Of Sea Salt - Vegetarian
Chicken Pastellito
Pastry Dough Filled With A Spiced Shredded Chicken Mixture. Finished With Sweet Syrup & A Sprinkle Of Sea Salt
Ham N Cheese Croissant
Croissant stuffed with smoked ham, boursin, & swiss cheese
Egg & Tomato Danish
Croissant dough, tutti frutti farms heirloom tomato w/ tomatillo sals and chive
Cuban Bread
Boston Cream Donut
We stole this donut dough recipe from a cookbook you can't buy in the States and despite getting confused by all the metric measurements we figured it out. To make the British even angrier we're made it Boston Cream- arguably the best kind of filled donut.
Pecan Sticky Bun
Brioche, caramelized cinnamon sugar, & pecans
Concha
Panaderia staple - these are better than all those other ones :)Colors vary
Croissant
Traditional yeast leavened croissant, made dailyVoted "Best Croissant in Silverlake" by people who owe the Cafe $ or more on their open tab
Mutsu Apple Danish
Viennoiserie dough, sweet whipped cream cheese, filled with Ha's Apple Farm Mutsu apples, & topped with streusel
Chocolate Croissant
Technically this is a cornetti - an italian staple which is viennoiserie made with a brioche dough and filled with chocolate ganache. But people get scared when we call it that so instead we lie :)
Maritozzi
Brioche w/ mascarpone whip cream & blood orange marmalade center
Biscotti
Hippy Muffin
Gluten Free muffin stuffed with apples, orange, carrots, & golden raisins
Blueberry Muffin
Classic deli style blueberry muffin w/ yogurt and lemon zest
Cardamom Morning Bun
Croissant dough wrapped and dusted in cardamom and sugar- despite it's name this pastry can be eaten at any time of day.
Walnut Shortbread Cookie
This a small delicious cookie that contains walnuts - be warned.
Sweet PastriesSweet Pastries
Merchandise & Bagged CoffeeMerchandise & Bagged Coffee
Cafe Tropical Fermented Fresno Pepper Hot Sauce
Manny's recipe for our signature fermented fresno and arbol chile hot sauce. oz bottle.
Drip Retail
Fair Trade Organic Coffee With Notes Of Almond & Chocolate, A Heavy Body With A Sweet Finish. Best For Drip Coffee.
Espresso Retail
Fair Trade Organic Coffee With Notes Of Chocolate & Caramel, Dark Roast Beans Best Used For Espresso.
Tropical Hat
Tropical Shirt
Cafe Tropical T-Shirt on heavyweight % Cotton