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Tropical Star Restaurant & Specialty Market Menu

4.5
(450+ Reviews)
$Latin American, Argentinian, Brazilian
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  • Customer Favorites

    Our most frequently ordered and highly rated selections.

    • 13. Ropa Vieja

      Cuban style shredded beef seasoned with garlic, onion and bell peppers served with white rice, black beans, fried ripe plantains, and green salad.
      $23.99

    • 7. Filete De Pescado Paulista

      Brazilian-style fish fillet seasoned with lemon and garlic. Served with white rice and black beans.
      $22.79

    • 1. Arroz Con Pollo

      Tender pieces of chicken cooked with rice. Served with red beans and green salad.
      $23.29

    • Arepa Con Queso

      Cornmeal griddle cake filled with cheese.
      $7.19

    • Platano Maduro

      Naturally sweet ripe fried plantain. Also makes a great dessert.
      $5.99

    • Brazilian Coxinha

      Brazilian delicacy filled with shredded chicken in a breaded dough and lightly fried.
      $6.39

    • Bonyurt frosted cereal

      Creamy yogurt topped with crunchy frosted cereal.
      $3.29

    • Habichuelas-frijoles

      Red or black beans.
      $4.79

  • Appetizers

    • Alcapurria

      Tasty croquette made of grated green bananas, filled with seasoned beef. A Puerto Rican favorite.
      $7.59

    • Papa Rellena

      Potato puff, crisp on the outside and soft on the inside, filled with seasoned beef.
      $6.39

    • Bacalaito

      Cod fish fritters fried to a golden brown.
      $7.59

    • Tostones

      Green plantain cut in thick slices, dipped in garlic sauce, and fried to create a crispy coating.
      $7.59

    • Platano Maduro

      Naturally sweet ripe fried plantain. Also makes a great dessert.
      $5.99

    • Yuca / Cassava

      Boiled or fried, yucca root has a refreshing potato-like taste. Served in bite-sized pieces.
      $7.19

    • Pastelillo / Pastéis

      Deep-fried turnover filled with your choice of beef, chicken or cheese.
      $5.99

    • Empanadas (2)

      Colombian creation of mildly seasoned potato and beef in a lightly browned cornmeal jacket. Served with ají (home made mild salsa).
      $6.39

    • Venezuelan Empanada

      Made with crispy corn dough and comes in Pabellon, beef and cheese.
      $7.99

    • Tequeños Venezuelan Cheese Fingers

      Cheese fingers
      $2.69

    • Argentinian Empanadas (2)

      Deep-fried turnovers filled with your choice of chicken, beef, or spinach. Served with chimichurri sauce.
      $8.39

    • Chorizo Con Arepa

      Colombian sausage served with a cornmeal griddle cake.
      $9.19

    • Morcilla Con Arepa

      Colombian black sausage served with a cornmeal griddle cake.
      $9.19

    • Chicharrón Con Arepa

      Homemade pork rinds served with a cornmeal griddle cake.
      $9.19

    • Arepa Con Queso

      Cornmeal griddle cake filled with cheese.
      $7.19

    • Colombian Buñuelos Traditional Round Cheese Fritters

      Traditional round cheese fritters.
      $2.79

    • Brazilian Coxinha

      Brazilian delicacy filled with shredded chicken in a breaded dough and lightly fried.
      $6.39

    • Salgadinhos 6un

      Filled with shedded chicken or cheese in a breaded dough and lightly fried
      $9.59

  • Combos

    Dishes that come with beans have the choice of red or black beans. Add avocado for an additional price. Rice and pigeon peas can be substituted for white rice, for an additional price. Platano maduro can be substituted for tostones for an additional charge.

    • 1. Arroz Con Pollo

      Tender pieces of chicken cooked with rice. Served with red beans and green salad.
      $23.29

    • 2. Pollo Guisado

      Caribbean-style chicken fricassee served with white rice and red beans.
      $23.29

    • 3. Chuletas De Cerdo (2)

      2 center-cut pork chops served with white rice and red beans. Additional pork chop with this combo for an additional charge.
      $23.99

    • 4. Mofongo Dinner

      Traditional Puerto Rican dish of mashed fried plantains with fresh chicharron, or carne frita or shrimp.
      $22.79

    • 5. Pernil De Cerdo Asado

      Sliced roast pork served with white rice, red beans, fried sweet plantains.
      $23.99

    • 6. Pastel Y Arroz Con Gandules

      Puerto Rican delight created with seasoned pork and grated green bananas boiled tamale-style in a banana leaf. Served with rice and pigeon peas and green salad.
      $22.79

    • 7. Filete De Pescado Paulista

      Brazilian-style fish fillet seasoned with lemon and garlic. Served with white rice and black beans.
      $22.79

    • 8. Pabellon Venezolano

      Venezuelan combination plate of seasoned shredded beef, white rice, black beans, fried ripe plantains, and a cornmeal griddle cake.
      $23.99

    • 9. Bistec Encebollado

      Tender beef topped with sautéed onions and tomatoes, accompanied by rice and red beans.
      $23.99

    • 10. Pescado Frito - Mojarra

      Whole fried porgie fish served with salad, tostones, and fried yucca.
      $29.99

    • 11. Bandeja Paisa

      Colombian combination plate of seasoned beef, white rice, fried egg, red beans, sweet fried plantains, chicharrón, Colombian chorizo, a cornmeal griddle cake and avocado.
      $29.99

    • 12. Lomo Saltado

      Peruvian delight. Strips of beef sautéed with fresh tomatoes, onions, cilantro and French fries. Served with white rice.
      $23.99

    • 13. Ropa Vieja

      Cuban style shredded beef seasoned with garlic, onion and bell peppers served with white rice, black beans, fried ripe plantains, and green salad.
      $23.99

    • 14. Arroz Con Camarones

      Caribbean style saffron rice and shrimp cooked together, served with green salad and red beans.
      $23.99

    • 15. Milanesa De Res o Pollo

      Breaded beef, chicken , served with rice, beans, green salad and sweet ripe plantains.
      $23.99

    • 16. Picada Colombiana

      Colombian country plate. A combination plate of Colombian chorizo, morcilla / black sausage, chicharrón / pork rinds, patacones / fried green plantains, papas criollas / yellow potatoes, yuca frita / fried yucca, y arepa / cornmeal griddle cake.
      $29.99

  • Sandwiches

    Served with your choice of green salad or French fries. Add avocado for an additional charge.

    • Cuban

      Slices of roast pork and ham topped with Swiss cheese, pickles, mustard, and mayo, served on baguette bread and pressed hot.
      $16.79

  • Side Orders

    • Arroz Con Gandules

      Seasoned rice with pigeon peas.
      $6.59

    • Arroz Blanco

      Steamed white rice.
      $4.79

    • Habichuelas-frijoles

      Red or black beans.
      $4.79

    • French Fries

      Papitas a la francesa.
      $3.99

    • Papas Criollas

      Colombian yellow potatoes.
      $7.19

    • Pastel (es)

      Puerto Rican tamale. Call restaurant to confirm before placing order
      $9.19

    • Pernil

      Slices of roast pork.
      $13.29

    • Tamal Colombiano(weekend only)

      Colombian tamal.
      $12.29

    • Porcion De Aguacate

      Slices of avocado.
      $4.20

    • Arepa

      Cornmeal griddle cake.
      $3.00

  • Salads and Soups

    • Avocado Salad

      Fresh avocado salad with crisp greens and a zesty dressing
      $13.19

    • Ajiaco Soup( weekend only)

      Colombian style chicken soup served with a side of rice garnished with avocado and capers.
      $21.59

  • Desserts

    • Flan (Quesillo)

      Vanilla custard with caramel bottom.
      $5.59

    • Tembleque

      Coconut custard, dusted with cinnamon.
      $4.79

    • Alfajore 1pc

      Traditional Peruvian Alfajore
      $2.39

    • Alfajore Box 12pcs

      Delicate sandwich cookies filled with creamy dulce de leche and lightly dusted with powdered sugar.
      $11.59

  • Tropical Fruit Shakes / Batidos De Frutas Tropicales

    • Guanábana

      Soursop.
      $6.19

    • Maracuya or Parcha

      Passion fruit.
      $6.19

    • Tamarindo

      Tamarind.
      $6.19

    • Mora

      Blackberry.
      $6.19

    • Guayaba

      Guava.
      $6.19

    • Mango

      Mango milkshake: Blended mango with milk, sugar, vanilla, and ice.
      $6.19

    • Lulo or Naranjilla

      Lulo or naranjilla milkshake. Bright, tangy tropical flavors.
      $6.19

    • Morir Soñando

      Orange juice blended with milk, typically sweetened and sometimes includes a hint of vanilla or lime. A traditional Dominican beverage.
      $6.19

    • Tomate De Arbol

      Tomate de arbol blended into a smooth milkshake, typically includes milk and sugar.
      $6.19

  • Beverages

    Our beverages are imported from the Caribbean, central and south America for your enjoyment.

    • Domestic Sodas

      Coke, pepsi, 7up.
      $3.29

    • Imported Sodas

      Colombiana, manzana, bretaña.
      $3.79

    • Maltas

      India, hatuay, goya, pony Malta.
      $4.19

    • Goya Soda

      Variety of Goya sodas including Cola Champagne, Grape, Strawberry, Coconut, Guava, and more.
      $3.79

    • Avena Helada

      A chilled beverage prepared with stewed oatmeal, milk, water, cinnamon, clove, and sugar.
      $2.79

    • Coffee

      Café con leche.
      $5.19

    • Bottled Water

      Pure and refreshing bottled water.
      $1.50

  • Snacks

    Latin snacks

    • Achiras

      Crispy and golden achiras biscuits made from achira flour, offering a savory and crunchy snack experience.
      $1.69

    • Pirucream chocolate

      $10.59

    • Bites peanut butter

      Small bites of peanut butter with a smooth, creamy texture and rich, nutty flavor, perfect for a quick snack.
      $2.09

    • Chocoramo

      Golden cake with a chocolate-flavored coating.
      $2.29

    • Bonyurt crunchy cocoa

      Creamy yogurt paired with crunchy cocoa rice cereal for a delightful snack.
      $3.29

    • Toston chips

      Crispy plantain slices seasoned with salt.
      $3.49

    • Sweet plantain chips

      Crispy, thinly sliced sweet plantain chips offering a delightful balance of natural sweetness and crunch.
      $3.49

    • Crickets Plantain chips

      Crispy plantain chips with a hint of salt for a crunchy, savory snack.
      $2.79

    • Goya yuca chips

      Lightly salted cassava chips, thinly sliced and cooked to a crispy texture.
      $4.49

    • Goya plantain chips

      Crispy, lightly salted plantain slices.
      $4.49

    • Yuca ball sweet

      Crispy yuca balls with a hint of sweetness, made from gluten-free cassava.
      $3.99

    • Yuca ball salty

      Crispy yuca balls made from cassava, offering a savory snack experience. Gluten-free.
      $3.99

    • Fandangos assado

      Corn-based puffed snacks with a light, airy texture and a hint of cheese flavor.
      $2.29

    • Yokitos queijo

      Crunchy corn snacks with a savory cheese flavor.
      $2.59

    • Vale Douro

      Crispy, gluten-free traditional biscuits made from cornmeal, offering a light and crunchy snack experience.
      $3.49

    • Passatempo Chocolate

      Passatempo Chocolate: A Latin American snack featuring chocolate-covered biscuits, typically enjoyed for their sweet and satisfying crunch.
      $2.69

    • Vovozinha

      Sweet popcorn with a hint of vanilla flavor.
      $2.09

    • Mani moto

      Crunchy, roasted peanuts coated in a crispy, slightly sweet shell.
      $1.19

    • Bis original

      Crispy wafer layers covered in smooth milk chocolate, offering a delightful crunch with every bite.
      $4.59

    • Cocoselle

      Cooselle: Typically includes a blend of seasoned meats, fresh vegetables, and a hint of citrus, all wrapped in a soft, flour tortilla.
      $1.19

    • Bis Branco

      Crispy wafer layers filled with creamy white chocolate.
      $4.59

    • Jumbo Peanut

      Crunchy peanuts enveloped in smooth milk chocolate.
      $1.69

    • Samba

      Wafer bar with strawberry-flavored filling and a chocolate coating.
      $2.39

    • Galletas Maria

      A traditional Latin American biscuit made with milk chocolate, offering a sweet and crunchy snack experience.
      $1.79

    • Sonho de Valsa Cremona

      A crunchy wafer filled with creamy chocolate and hazelnut, offering a delightful blend of textures and flavors.
      $1.79

    • Jet chocolate

      Smooth milk chocolate bar with a creamy texture and rich cocoa flavor.
      $0.89

    • Prestigio branco

      White chocolate-covered coconut bar, typically includes sweetened condensed milk and shredded coconut.
      $1.79

    • Prestigio coconut

      Coconut snack with a blend of coconut flakes, condensed milk, and chocolate, resembling a popular Latin American treat.
      $1.79

    • Pacoquita

      Sweet peanut candy bar made from ground peanuts, sugar, and salt.
      $0.49

    • Baton branco

      White chocolate stick, smooth and creamy, offering a sweet and delightful treat.
      $0.99

    • Baton aoleite

      A sweet, creamy milk-flavored candy bar, perfect for a quick snack.
      $0.99

    • Baton crème morango

      Strawberry-flavored chocolate baton with a creamy filling.
      $0.99

    • Sanchis Mira Alicante

      Alicante nougat with whole almonds and honey, offering a crunchy texture and rich nutty flavor.
      $7.59

    • Bauducco chocolate

      Crispy wafer layers filled with rich chocolate cream.
      $2.59

    • Bauducco strawberry

      Crispy wafer layers filled with strawberry cream.
      $2.59

    • Piraque goiabinha

      Soft biscuit filled with sweet guava paste.
      $3.29

    • Gomets

      Assorted fruit-flavored gummies, offering a chewy texture and vibrant taste for a delightful snack.
      $0.79

    • Nucita chocolate

      Rich hazelnut and cocoa cream spread.
      $4.19

    • Ovomaltina

      Ovomaltina: A popular Latin-American snack typically includes a blend of Ovaltine powder mixed with milk or water, creating a rich, malted chocolate-flavored beverage.
      $14.59

    • Lollo chocolate

      Creamy milk chocolate bar with a smooth texture.
      $1.99

    • Talento morango

      Rich milk chocolate filled with sweet strawberry cream and pieces of real strawberry.
      $4.49

    • Carre chocolate hazelnuts

      Smooth milk chocolate combined with crunchy hazelnuts for a delightful snack.
      $4.79

    • Frutabella bananinha traditional

      A fruit bar made from bananas, offering a naturally sweet snack option.
      $1.19

    • Paraibuna bananinha traditional

      Sweet banana paste bar made from ripe bananas, sugar, and citric acid.
      $1.59

    • Talento Avelas

      Smooth milk chocolate bar studded with crunchy hazelnuts.
      $4.49

    • Paraibuna bananinha no sugar

      Banana bar made from natural bananas, without added sugar.
      $2.09

    • Bono chocolate

      Chocolate sandwich cookies with a creamy chocolate filling.
      $2.69

    • Milo drink

      Milo drink: A chocolate-flavored malted powder mixed with milk, often enjoyed as a sweet and creamy beverage.
      $3.59

    • Toddynho drink

      Rich chocolate-flavored milk drink enriched with vitamins A, C, D, calcium, and folic acid.
      $2.99

    • Trakinas morango

      Chocolate sandwich cookies with a strawberry-flavored filling.
      $2.69

    • Bonyurt frosted cereal

      Creamy yogurt topped with crunchy frosted cereal.
      $3.29

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