Cuban Restaurant El Tropical
106 Hancock Bridge Pkwy W, Cape Coral
(239) 772-8858
Customers' Favorites
Fried Pork Red Beans and Rice Fried Plantains
Tostones and Yuca Frita
Classic Cuban Sandwich
Enchilado de Camarones
Three Eggs Ham Bacon
Bistec De Palomilla
Fried Whole Snapper
Fried Pork Chunks
Milanesa De Res
Rice and Beans
DESSERTS
Vanilla Flan
TRES LECHES
Dulce Leche (Sweet Curdled Milk)
Most Popular
Chicken Soup 32oz
Chicken Soup 32oz
Roasted Pork
Milky, succulent and adorned with a crown of golden crackling, roast pork is a delicious meal that is hard to beat. Made from fresh pork shoulder roast, coated in custom pork rub then slow smoked for 10-12 hours over fresh garlic, lime and orange juice until it literally falls apart. Hand pulled and served in our sandwiches and famous multi-meat combos
Beef Dishes
Shredded Beef
Pulled Flank Steak in Juice Tomato Sauce. Literally translates to "old clothes" or "old, shredded clothes." Thinly shredded flank steak slow cooked in an authentic tomato sauce and wine sauce. This stewed shredded beef dish is slow cooked in fresh tomatoes, onions, peppers, garlic and wine.
Fried Shredded Beef
Flank steak that is rubbed and marinated in spices and orange juice, slow cooked with onions until crispy and and grilled to juicy perfection!
Palomilla Steak
The Classic 12oz.Top Sirloin Cuban Style Steak marinate in garlic with olive oil, lime juice, salt and pepper. Slow grilled to juicy perfection and topped with fresh onions and parsley.
Milanesa Style Steak
12 oz. Sirloin Steak first marinated on a fresh homemade baked mix of flour, eggs, pan browned, salt, pepper. Slowly fried in hot oil until golden perfection and topped with our homemade tomato sauce and melted mozzarella cheese.
Ground Beef
The perfect mix of ground beef with tomato sauce with onions, Cuban seasoning, salt, and black pepper, in a large pot over low heat with fresh olive. It's quick and delicious, making it the perfect weeknight meal!
Breaded Steak
Breaded and Fried 12 oz. Sirloin Steak, first marinated on a fresh homemade baked mix of flour, eggs, pan browned, salt and pepper. Slowly fried in hot oil until golden perfection, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
Liver Steak
Served from grilled, our liver steak is slowly cooked with lime juice, golden on the outside but still rosy and tender inside. By marinating it, the meat will become tender and the flavor will mellow, sautéed in oil and onions.
Uruguay Steak
12 oz. Sirloin Steak first marinated on a fresh homemade baked mix of flour, eggs, pan browned, salt and pepper. Slowly fried in hot oil until golden perfection and topped with melted mozzarella cheese and Ham.
Pepper Steak
Pepper steak that is tender, juicy and rich, with crisp veggies and a scrumptious sauce that goes perfectly with steamed rice. Beef sirloin steak is sliced across the grain for tenderness, coated in a sweet-and-savory soy sauce marinade, then quickly stir fried with fresh green pepper
Scramble All Day Breakfast
Scramble Eggs with Ham, Cheese, Spanish Sausage, Sweet Plantains, Pepper and Onion. Cuban Toast, Coffe with Milk and French Fries.
Omelet All Day Breakfast
Omelet with Ham, Cheese, Spanish Sausage, Sweet Plantains, Pepper and Onion. Cuban Toast, Coffe with Milk and French Fries.
Churrasco Strips
Sliced strips of 12oz. steak hand cut Outside skirt, seasoned only with salt & pepper, slow grilled to juicy perfection of choice with fresh green peppers and onions.
Pork Dishes
Fried Pork Chunk
Our big chunks of pork shoulder are marinated in lime, black pepper, citrus and orange juice, and then simmered until very tender before being fried crisp and brown. Then, they are topped with onions and our unique garlic sauce.
Shredded Pork
Juicy, Crispy Cuban Pulled Pork made from fresh pork shoulder. The pork absorbs loads of flavor while slow grilled in a garlic- and citrus-infused mojo sauce until crispy.
Roasted Pork
Milky, succulent and adorned with a crown of golden crackling, roast pork is a delicious meal that is hard to beat. Made from fresh pork shoulder roast, coated in custom pork rub then slow smoked for 10-12 hours over fresh garlic, lime and orange juice until it literally falls apart. Hand pulled and served in our sandwiches and famous multi-meat combos
Pork Steak
A thick full boneless pork loin that is smoked cured. Then we cut a 12oz. steak and broil it to enhance the flavor. Topped with cooked onions and our supreme homemade garlic
Pork Chop
Two juicy and fresh 9 oz. center-cut, grilled bone-in pork chops. Topped with onions, seasoned only with black pepper and salt.
Chicken Dishes
Chicken Breast
Juice and Tender Boneless Chicken Breast, Rubbed with a simple seasoning of salt and black pepper, and then grilled until caramelized and covered with onions. It makes the chicken juice while it bakes, so it will end up with wetness that makes the chicken more juicy than the usual.
Chicken Stew
The traditional Cuban dish of chicken that is braised in wine with red peppers and garlic. The quarter of the chicken is slow cooked in our special homemade tomato sauce made from scratch and spices
Uruguayan Chicken
Our fresh, juicy, lightly breaded Chicken Breast is first marinated on our homemade baked mix of flour, pan browned, salt, pepper and eggs. Slowly fried in hot oil until golden perfection and topped with melted mozzarella cheese and ham.
Milanesa Chicken
Our fresh, juicy, lightly breaded Chicken Breast is first marinated on our homemade baked mix of flour, pan browned, salt, pepper and eggs. Slowly fried in hot oil until golden perfection and topped with our homemade tomato sauce and melted in a creamy, crunchy mozzarella cheese.
Pepper Chicken
Boneless Chicken Breast that is tender, juicy and rich, with crisp veggies and a scrumptious sauce that goes perfectly with steamed rice. Chicken breast is sliced for tenderness, coated in a sweet-and-savory soy sauce marinade, then quickly stir fried with fresh green pepper and onions.
Breaded Chicken Breast
Our fresh, juicy, lightly and tender boneless Chicken Breast is first marinated on our homemade baked mix of flour, pan browned, salt, pepper and eggs. Slowly fried in hot oil until golden perfection, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
Roasted Chicken
Slow baked quarter of the chicken, first marinated in our homemade sauce with lemon juice and garlic, and bitter orange. The skin becomes crisp and flavorful, the meat is tender and juicy, and the pan juices are rich and savory
Country Fried Chicken
Keep it juicy inside and crispy outside with this buttermilk fried chicken recipe. The quarter of the chicken is lightly dredge in flour and dipped in lime and orange juice, then submerged in corn oil until bronzed is one of our best offer. The breading adds a crisp coating or crust to the exterior of the chicken. Topped with onions and our supreme mojo sauce.
Chicken Strips
Juice and Tender Boneless, skinless Chicken Breast made from scratch, sautéed with garlic and black pepper. Getting super tender, juicy chicken strips comes down to a couple of easy steps, cutting the chicken across the grain and adding in a homemade scampi sauce of Italian rose Garlic Spread and dry wine to the quick marinade.
Seafood Dishes
Fried Tilapia
Delicate floured and fried white fish for 3 to 5 minutes on each side, until crisp and golden brown. We place the flour in a shallow dish with olive oil, paprika, flour, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper; gently it is pressed each fillet into the flour to coat. Then we cook the tilapia in the hot corn oil until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Shrimps Scampi
A generous portion of shrimp lightly sautéed and cooked in our homemade marinara sauce melted with butter, olive oil, garlic and black pepper until they just turn pink. Then we stir in the parsley and lemon juice and adding in a homemade scampi sauce of Italian rose Garlic Spread and dry wine to the quick marinade
Cuban Style Creole Shrimps
Jumbo shrimps slowly cooked in our homemade marinara tomato sauce made from scratch with olive oil, onion, garlic, tomato puree, red pepper, cilantro, bay leaf, dry wine, cumin, pepper and salt.
Fried Swordfish
This is an almost boneless fish with a strong, very distinct taste that only intensifies when grilled. A mix of Olive oil, freshly ground black pepper, lemon, fresh squeezed orange juice and onions is brushed onto the skin 3 minutes before grilling. It helps the steaks get golden brown on the outside and crispy inside. Grilled to perfection and topped with our authentic Cuban garlic sauce.
Grilled Shrimps
Seasoned shrimps with oil, salt and black pepper, grilled 2 minutes on each side, until shells are hot pink and shrimp is opaque. We placed lemons on grill the last minute with garlic, onions and fresh green peppers. The heat will release the juice from the lemons and peppers and the shrimps will become juice and flavorful.
Grilled Tilapia
We combine olive oil, paprika, flour, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl and brush oil mixture evenly over tilapia fillet. Then, the delicate white fish is grilled in lemon-orange juice topped with our homemade garlic sauce.
Sandwiches
Steak Sandwich
Cuban Bread 6 inches w/ Lettuce, Tomatoe, Onions, Garlic Sauce, Potatoe Sticks and Sirloin Steak
Cuban Sandwich
Cuban Bread 6 inches w/ Ham, Cheese, Pickles, Mustard and Juice Roasted Pork
12" Super Cuban Sandwich
Cuban Bread 12 inches w/ Ham, Cheese, Pickles, Mustard and Juice Roasted Pork
Cuban Burger
Cuban Bread 6 inches w/ Lettuce, Tomatoe, Onions, Garlic Sauce, Potatoe Sticks and a Homemade Cuban Burger
Midnight Sandwich
Sweet Bread 6 inches w/ Ham, Cheese, Pickles, Mustard and Fresh Roasted Pork
Shredded Beef Sandwich
Cuban Bread 6 inches w/ Fresh Juice Shredded Beef in Tomatoe Sauce
Croquette Sandwich
Cuban Bread 6 inches w/ Ham, Swiss Cheese and Ham Croquettes
Roasted Pork Sandwich
Cuban Bread 6 inches w/ Fresh Roasted Pork and Onions
El Tropica Sandwich
Cuban Bread 6 inches w/ Ham, Cheese, Pickles, Mustard, Roasted Pork, Bacon and Tomatoes
Ham and Cheese Omelet Sandwich
Cuban Bread 6 inches w/ a Three Eggs Omelet with Ham and Cheese
Chicken Sandwich
Cuban Bread 6 inches w/ Lettuce, Tomatoe, Onions, Garlic Sauce, Potatoe Sticks and Chicken Breast
Ham and Cheese Sandwich
Cuban Bread 6 inches w/ Ham and Swiss Cheese
Fish Sandwich
Cuban Bread 6 inches w/ Lettuce, Tomatoe, Onions, Garlic Sauce, Potatoe Sticks and Juice Tilapia Filet
Tuna Sandwich
Cuban Bread 6 inches w/ Lettuce, Tomatoe and Albacore White Tuna
Kids Menu
Spaguetti
With tomato or Alfredo sauce.
Chicken Nuggets
With French fries.
Macaroni and Cheese
Cheeseburger
Cuban bread with French fries.
Hamburger
Cuban bread with French fries.
Soups
Chicken Soup 32oz
Chicken Soup 32oz
Sides
Fried Sweet Plantain
Fried Green Plantain
Fried Cassava
French Fries
Cassava W/ Garlic Sauce
With garlic sauce.
Black Beans
Moro Rice
Yellow Rice
Red Beans
White Rice
Breakfast Mains
Breakfast Two
Two eggs and choice of ham, cheese, bacon or sausage. Cuban toast, Coffee with Milk and French Fries.
Scramble All Day Breakfast
Scramble Eggs with Ham, Cheese, Spanish Sausage, Sweet Plantains, Pepper and Onion. Cuban Toast, Coffe with Milk and French Fries.
Omelet All Day Breakfast
Omelet with Ham, Cheese, Spanish Sausage, Sweet Plantains, Pepper and Onion. Cuban Toast, Coffe with Milk and French Fries.
Breakfast Three
Omelet with ham and cheese, Cuban toast, Coffee with Milk and French Fries.
Breakfast Six El Tropical Special Omelet
Omelet with Ham, Cheese, Spanish Sausage, Sweet Plantains, Pepper and Onion. Cuban Toast, Coffe with Milk and French Fries.
Breakfast Seven
Steak with two eggs, Cuban toast, Coffee with Milk and French Fries.
Breakfast Five El Tropical Omelet
Omelet with Ham, Cheese, Spanish Sausage, Pepper and Onion. Cuban Toast, Coffe with Milk and French Fries.
Breakfast Four Omelet with Spanish Sausage
Omelet with Spanish sausage, Cuban toast, Coffee with Milk and French Fries.
Sandwiches
Steak Sandwich
Cuban Bread 6 inches w/ Letuce, Tomatoe, Onions, Garlic Sauce, Potatoe Sticks and Sirloin Steak
Cuban Sandwich
Cuban Bread 6 inches w/ Ham, Cheese, Pickles, Mustard and Roasted Pork
Chicken Sandwich
Cuban Bread 6 inches w/ Letuce, Tomatoe, Onions, Garlic Sauce, Potatoe Sticks, Chicken Breast
Super Cuban Sandwich 12"
Cuban Bread 12 inches w/ Ham, Cheese, Pickles, Mustard and Roasted Pork
Croquette Sandwich with Ham & Cheese
Cuban Bread 6 inches w/ Ham, Swiss Cheese and Ham Croquettes
Fish Sandwich
Cuban Bread 6 inches w/ Letuce, Tomatoe, Onions, Garlic Sauce, Potatoe Sticks and Tilapia Filet
Ham & Cheese Sandwich
Cuban Bread 6 inches w/ Ham and Swiss Cheese
Roasted Pork Sandwich
Cuban Bread 6 inches w/ Fresh Roasted Pork and Onions
Midnight Sandwich
Sweet Bread 6 inches w/ Ham, Cheese, Pickles, Mustard and Roasted Pork
Ham & Cheese Omelet Sandwich
Cuban Bread 6 inches w/a Three Eggs Omelet with Ham and Cheese
Cuban Burger
Cuban Bread 6 inches w/ Letuce, Tomatoe, Onions, Garlic Sauce, Potatoe Sticks and a Homemade Cuban Burger
El Tropical Sandwich
Cuban Bread 6 inches w/ Ham, Cheese, Pickles, Mustard, Roasted Pork, Bacon and Tomatoes
Tuna Sandwich
Cuban Bread 6 inches w/ Letuce, Tomatoe and Albacore White Tuna
Shredded Beef Sandwich
Cuban Bread 6 inches w/ Juice Shredded Beef
Most Popular
Pork Chunks Special
Our big chunks of pork shoulder are marinated in lime, black pepper, citrus and orange juice, and then simmered until very tender before being fried crisp and brown. Then, they are topped with onions and our unique garlic sauce.
Roasted Chicken
Slow baked quarter of the chicken, first marinated in our homemade sauce with lemon juice and garlic, and bitter orange. The skin becomes crisp and flavorful, the meat is tender and juicy, and the pan juices are rich and savory
Mains
Empanadas
Chicharrón de Puerco
Stuffed Potatoe/Papa Rellena
Stuffed Potatoes with Ground Beef and Olive.
Ground Beef
The perfect mix of ground beef with tomato sauce with onions, Cuban seasoning, salt, and black pepper, in a large pot over low heat with fresh olive. It's quick and delicious, making it the perfect weeknight meal!
Tamales
Pepper Chicken
Boneless Chicken Breast that is tender, juicy and rich, with crisp veggies and a scrumptious sauce that goes perfectly with steamed rice. Chicken breast is sliced for tenderness, coated in a sweet-and-savory soy sauce marinade, then quickly stir fried with fresh green pepper and onions.
Grilled Tilapia
We combine olive oil, paprika, flour, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl and brush oil mixture evenly over tilapia fillet. Then, the delicate white fish is grilled in lemon-orange juice topped with our homemade garlic sauce.
Pork Chunks Special
Our big chunks of pork shoulder are marinated in lime, black pepper, citrus and orange juice, and then simmered until very tender before being fried crisp and brown. Then, they are topped with onions and our unique garlic sauce.
Chicken Stew
The traditional Cuban dish of chicken that is braised in wine with red peppers and garlic. The quarter of the chicken is slow cooked in our special homemade tomato sauce made from scratch and spices
Chicken strips
Juice and Tender Boneless, skinless Chicken Breast made from scratch, sautéed with garlic and black pepper. Getting super tender, juicy chicken strips comes down to a couple of easy steps, cutting the chicken across the grain and adding in a homemade scampi sauce of Italian rose Garlic Spread and dry wine to the quick marinade.
Fried Chicken
Keep it juicy inside and crispy outside with this buttermilk fried chicken recipe. The quarter of the chicken is lightly dredge in flour and dipped in lime and orange juice, then submerged in corn oil until bronzed is one of our best offer. The breading adds a crisp coating or crust to the exterior of the chicken. Topped with onions and our supreme mojo sauce.
Shredded Pork
Juicy, Crispy Cuban Pulled Pork made from fresh pork shoulder. The pork absorbs loads of flavor while slow grilled in a garlic- and citrus-infused mojo sauce until crispy.
Scramble All Day Breakfast
Scramble Eggs with Ham, Cheese, Spanish Sausage, Sweet Plantains, Pepper and Onion. Cuban Toast, Coffe with Milk and French Fries.
Pepper Steak
Pepper steak that is tender, juicy and rich, with crisp veggies and a scrumptious sauce that goes perfectly with steamed rice. Beef sirloin steak is sliced across the grain for tenderness, coated in a sweet-and-savory soy sauce marinade, then quickly stir fried with fresh green pepper
Pork Steak
A thick full boneless pork loin that is smoked cured. Then we cut a 12oz. steak and broil it to enhance the flavor. Topped with cooked onions and our supreme homemade garlic
Ham Croquettes
Ham Croquettes
Roasted Chicken
Slow baked quarter of the chicken, first marinated in our homemade sauce with lemon juice and garlic, and bitter orange. The skin becomes crisp and flavorful, the meat is tender and juicy, and the pan juices are rich and savory
Omelet All Day Breakfast
Omelet with Ham, Cheese, Spanish Sausage, Sweet Plantains, Pepper and Onion. Cuban Toast, Coffe with Milk and French Fries.
Stir Steak
The Classic 12oz.Top Sirloin Cuban Style Steak marinate in garlic with olive oil, lime juice, salt and pepper. Slow grilled to juicy perfection and topped with fresh onions and parsley.
Sides
Fried Sweet Plantain
Fried Green Plantain
Fried Cassava
French Fries
Cassava W/ Garlic Sauce
With garlic sauce.
Black Beans
Moro Rice
Yellow Rice
Red Beans
White Rice
Salad
Mix Salad
Onion, lettuce, and tomatoes.
Tomatoes Salad
Lettuce and Tomatoes Salad
Soup
Chicken Soup 32Oz
Chicken Soup 32Oz
APPETIZERS
Croquetas de Jamon
Empanadas
Chicharron de Puerco
Tamales
Papa Rellenas
Stuffed Potatoes with Ground Beef and Olive.
Shakes
Mango
Mango Shake
Mamey
Mamey Shake
Malteada
Malteada
Trigo Shake
Trigo Shake
Guayaba
Guayaba Shake
Guanabana
Guanabana Shake
Papaya
Papaya Shake
Sodas
Jupiña
Jupiña
Coca Cola
Coca Cola
Ironbeer
Ironbeer
Orange Crush
Orange Crush
Materva
Materva
Kola Champagne
Kola Champagne
Sprite
Sprite
Coca Cero
Coca Cero
Pepsi
Pepsi
Diet Coke
Diet Coke
Mtw Dew
Mtw Dew
Doctor Pepper
Doctor Pepper
7Up
7Up
Juices
Pineapple Juice
Pineapple Juice
Orange Juice
Orange Juice
Guava Juice
Guava Juice
Pear Juice
Pear (Pera) Juice
Apple Juice
Apple Juice
Mango Juice
Mango Juice
Tomato Juice
Tomato Juice
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Recent Reviews
My new favorite spot for eating and chilling out. Awesome atmosphere, cozy, everybody is friendly and casual. Laid back! Do not come here if you are in a hurry! No stress, all relaxed! Food is so awesome. Portions are huge and just almost too much to eat! But as my cousin said, I just can't stop eating this...it is soooo good!
December 2024
It was my first time here for lunch, and the place looked okay; it was very spacious by the bar. I was acknowledged by the a bartender and tokd to sit anywhere. It took them a good twenty minutes to take my drink order and then another fifteen for my lunch order. I order a sandwich and it took a good thirty minutes to get it. The taste of the pork sandwiches was very dry to say the least. Overall it took to long for this service and quality to be served during a work week.
November 2024
I went to the club for the first time with my girlfriends and we had a blast, The music was good and the security at the entrance was very professional. The place is small but the people were having an amazing time I will definitely come back again.
November 2024
