Busy, but services were great! Good variety of foods. Food…read morewas delicious, hot and worth going back for! Awesome music in background.

Dinner with friends in a Monday night. Our friends fav…read more Waitstaff recommended -palomino, rabo, churrasco, ropa viejo, all the pork dishes. 1) ordered bistec palomino- thin sliced sirloin with a LOT of grilled onions. Had a bit of gristle, but she was right! VERY good. Loved the black beans. Great flavor. 2) Hubble had pan de bistec. Said it was good. ‍ French fries were really good! Extra crispy. Coated with something-maybe cornstarch? Anyway they were really good. 3) J ordered a Cuban sandwich with extra pickles (chef forgot), yuca, plantains, black beans-extra large. His 3rd time here. He LOVES this place. 4) C ordered camarones with lemon,& yuca side. I had a taste of the yuca. I really liked their version. Maybe cooked in chicken broth? Very flavorful topped with garlic. I'm adding this next time. Other diners didn't give good reviews. We thought it was good! Great bread. Helpful waitstaff. Parking lot spacious. Noticed many people picking up to-go orders. A middle aged lady with a larger group seemed to be waiting for us the leave(tables toward the back are freestanding so can accommodate maybe 10? Anyway gotta back to try the other recommended dishes and the yuca my friend ordered. Seemed pretty busy for a Monday night. Doubt we would come on weekends. Seemed newly remodeled.

My family has been coming to Tropicana for over 20 years--honestly, it might be closer to 30! I'm…read morefirst generation, and my family is from Cuba, so Cuban food is very close to our hearts. We absolutely LOVE this place. And yes, I'm going to say it... wayyyy better than Porto's! Our favorites are the rabo encendido, ropa vieja, papa rellena, and vaca frita. Everything is full of flavor and tastes like the Cuban food I grew up around. And I can never leave without bringing home some galletas to have with my coffee. Tropicana has been a family favorite for decades, and we'll definitely keep coming back.

unique cuban bakery large bakery displays with separate…read moredining room attached they offer catering and custom cakes great place to grab a light bite or a full meal

Really good food, even better people. Everyone was so kind and welcoming from the moment I walked…read morein. Reymundo especially made sure I was taken care of and made the whole experience feel easy. Great service, great energy, and the food did not disappoint. Definitely coming back.

Recently visited Isla because I was craving some Ropa Vieja and thats exactly what I had!…read more Been here a few times and other than the place being noticeably not crowded, all is great just as I had remember. The whole vibe is on point with a great wait staff and delicious food. Had reservations for 7:15 pm and was immediately seated. Waiter stop by to introduce himself and took our drink order for 2 old fashioned cocktails. Started off with the chicken empanadas and for the main Ropa Vieja of course. My guest went with the Ranchera Asada, which I was able to sample. Another delicious dish but my favorite still stands. For dessert the flan. Made fresh daily. Can't go wrong here. No complaints and no regrets. I will be back again soon. On to the next....

Food is sooo good. The service was great too. I had the churrasco and mom my had the pollo w/ yuca…read morefries. Their cortadito was also very good, it was my first time having one thanks to the waitress who recommended it.

I drive by this place all the time on my way to the Del Amo Fashion Center and always wondered…read moreabout it. One day I was really hungry after the lunch rush, so I decided to give it a try--and I'm glad I did. The place was quiet, the service was excellent, and the food was delicious. Portions are just right--not too big, not too small--and they have a great variety of fresh juices that are super refreshing. I also loved the music--very Latin/Caribbean, which adds a really nice vibe to the experience. Prices are reasonable too. I've been back a couple of times since then. Definitely a great spot if you enjoy or want to try Caribbean food.

I come here pretty often. I love the fresh bread they give you, perfectly buttered and so so nicely…read morecrunchy and chewy at the same time. I love the fried pork and plantains, and the beans and rice. I mix the rice into the beans and add a little hot sauce. The pork is crunchy on the outside but tender inside and not greasy at all for something deep fried. The service is attentive although they can get busy sometimes. Lots of parking in their lot or park on the street in front.

I forget this place is here!…read more I absolutely love the Cuban food here. The taste is pretty authentic and you get big portions. Service was also great. The staff were extremely friendly and gave fast service. Restaurant is pretty clean and great ambiance.

First time trying Kiki's was at a farmer market tule event in La Mirada…read more I ordered a Cuban coffee (I think.. café cubano?) it was TINY and cost about $6. It was about the size of an espresso. I do think that is too expensive, however, it really was delicious and strong. It was a bit too sweet. Se pasaron con la azúcar, but it was tolerable. The flavor of the coffee was so good I kept drinking it. If it was less sweet, it would be perfect. I ordered the fried plantains and they were easily the best I've had. They were perfectly sweet, and perfectly cooked through. They had some caramelized sugar parts around the surface that was especially yummy. I also tried the ham croquets, and a lechón sandwich. The ham cróquets were also very small, but they packed great flavor and texture. They were satisfyingly cheesy, hammy, and crunchy. The lechón sandwich was very, very good. At first, when I opened the wrapping, I was disappointed because it looked so plain and dry. After my first bite, I thought, okay, it tastes good, but it is a little dry. Then I kept eating, and it started growing on me more and more until I realized I loved it. The seasoning on the pork was great. I actually ended up really appreciating it being just the shredded pork and bun. I added some of that hot sauce they have by the pick up window, and it was bomb bomb bomb. I'd say that their prices are up there. HOWEVER, I have been to other trucks (and other restaurants in general) that are also pricy, and they suck. This food is not that. This food is made with love. It's delicious. It's worth the cost. If the coffee wasn't so sweet, my whole experience would be 10/10.

Had a craving for a Cuban sandwich. Looked up this place and wanted to try it. Place is in a liquor…read morestore and was welcoming and friendly. Ordered the Cuban sandwich and it did not disappoint bread very very soft and delicious. Definitely will be coming

Coming here to try a new workout and the experience was pretty awesome. There are several choice…read moreitems on the menu. We practice with variety of food and excel in variety in strength. The food was also nice.

I purchased two meals. Pernil and rabo. Pernil plate , Yuca…read morewas extremely salty and the mojo had way too much oil. Rabo, was only served one piece, two plantains, white rice and a very small cup of black beans. Unacceptable!!!!! For the price I paid, it was NOT enough food. $40 lunch on two meals. I will NOT be returning or ordering food any time soon.

This place was delicious! It's a little hole in the wall. Very tiny not very much seating…read moreavailable. However this little place is very clean and the food was absolutely delicious! I had the chicken lomo saltado and to drink I had the chicha morada. My friend and I loved it.

Love the rotisserie chicken with the rice and beans. Love the ceviche mixto and the tallarin and…read morethe lomo saltado. I think I've tried it all here lol. The lady in the front is super nice. And the place is a small hole in the wall but clean.

La reseña en español se encuentra al final de la siguiente en inglés…read more What a night El Floridita offered 3 generations of my group of 15 this last Monday! Grandparents, grandchildren and parents all delighted in the scrumptious food and live music. We all vowed to return! A shout out to Albert and Gustavo: tireless and super kind hosts. Everything was PERFECT! Thank you! Oh, and let me just say, the guests that attend El Floridita are just another level, just an awesome clientele. But wait, I must mention the musicians: AMAZING! And the MC? He was right. In under 10 minutes we learned to dance with his free salsa lessons. He too was AMAZING! *** Me fue de maravilla éste pasado lunes en El Floridita por motivo del festejo de mi hija, quien cumpló años. Fuimos un grupo de 15 personas y nos atendieron a cuerpo de rey. La comida estuvo exquisita y la música, ni se diga: de primera! Un saludo para Gustavo y para Alberto: incansables y amabilísimos. Gracias, Floridita, hemos de regresar!

The entertainment was absolutely amazing, and the food was delicious. The atmosphere and overall…read moreexperience had a lot going for it, and we genuinely enjoyed ourselves. Unfortunately, our experience was somewhat overshadowed by the way our waitress explained the pricing. She made it sound as though the full meal was included in the price of admission, which was not the case. We felt that the way it was presented was misleading and left us feeling deceived when we received the bill. I have no problem paying for a meal when the pricing is clearly explained. What bothered me was the way the information was communicated. Customers should be given an accurate and straightforward explanation of what is included with admission and what costs extra. The entertainment and food were both excellent, but the misleading explanation about the meal took away from what otherwise could have been a fantastic experience. I hope management addresses this because the restaurant has a lot to offer, and clear, honest communication about pricing would make a big difference

Top notch service, bomb drinks and great ambiance. Reasonable prices and good portions really worth…read moreit! Our server Matias was excellent and recommended the empanadas to start which are really good!

Patricia had the best personality and was very sweet and attentive. Food was also amazing and…read moredrinks are a 10/10.