Wanted some authentic Cuban food. We ate half and packed the rest for dinner. Great prices for the amount of food you get- and mouth watering tasty. Staff were welcoming and very friendly- despite us not speaking Spanish very well. Lots of locals filtered in and out- which is a good sign of quality restaurant. Would def recommend if you're in the area!! read more

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We know this place is mostly Latin dishes but we just wanted some casual diner food so we both got cheeseburgers and fries. The service was actually really great and accommodating and it was a decent burger but flat and dry. The fries were good. I also got a sangria which was really refreshing - def recommend! This place has old school Miami feels to it -- and we're from NY so it's all about local flavor and good homemade feeling. If the burger was juicier I'd give it a better rating. read more

Tropical Beach Cafe - Fries - Cuban Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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I don't usually leave negative reviews, but this experience was disappointing from start to finish. The food was very average at best and definitely didn't live up to expectations. Unfortunately, the service was even worse. Our waiter had a poor attitude throughout the meal. When we politely asked for something we needed, he rolled his eyes and acted as though we were inconveniencing him. It made us feel unwelcome and uncomfortable. To make matters worse, an item was brought to our table that no one had ordered. When we questioned it, instead of acknowledging there may have been a mistake, the waiter insisted that we had ordered it and still added it to our bill. That was frustrating and completely unprofessional. A 20% gratuity was automatically added to the check. If a restaurant is going to include a mandatory gratuity, customers should at least receive friendly, attentive service. Instead, as we reviewed our bill, the waiter stood over us watching, which felt uncomfortable and unnecessary, as though he was waiting to see what we were going to do rather than giving us a moment to review the charges in private. Between the subpar food, poor customer service, being charged for something we didn't order, and the overall uncomfortable experience, this restaurant simply wasn't worth it. There are far too many great restaurants in Miami Beach to settle for this kind of experience. I wouldn't return or recommend Tropical Beach Cafe!!!! read more

We ate here on Sunday. I ordered the bistec sandwich. It was bland. My wife had the ropa vieja which was okay. And my friends had the cubano and the club sandwich. They had no complaints. For dessert we had the flan and tres leches, which were outstanding. The service was slow considering the volume that was in the restaurant. It was either this or subway. A push either way. read more

Service is extremely slow. We are only 3 tables and ut is taking for ever to bring the good. Don't come to this place unless you have plenty of time to waste. read more

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Hidden local Cuban Café across from our hotel at Miami Beach. Love the local ambience. The service is amazing and the best part is the large portions of food. They have everything from fried and bananas to local Cortadito coffee and daily specials. We ate there both days in town from the beef, chicken and ham and cheese empanadas with local fresh squeezed orange juice and bacon cheeseburger with fries and the pork pernil. read more

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A cuban restaurant with a traditional menu and the best coffee in the area. There's a Starbucks half a block from this location and people don't know what they are missing. The service is fast and amazing with a beautiful Latin smile. I ordered a medianoche sandwich and it was prepared to perfection. Going back for my cuban café today again. read more

Decidimos almorzar en familia en este restaurante ya que estaba de camino al carro desde la playa. La mesera nos saludó rápidamente, pero luego tardó unos 5-10 minutos en traer el agua y tomar nuestro pedido. La comida llegó bastante rápido y estaba deliciosa. Nuestra mesera vino a revisar cómo estábamos un par de veces y luego desapareció por un tiempo; cuando regresó, nos ofreció café. Después volvió a desaparecer por un rato más. Ojalá el servicio hubiera sido mejor, pero puedo entender que se pongan ocupados durante las horas de mayor afluencia. ¡La comida fue excelente! read more

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Solid place to eat breakfast. Everything was on point! Being from the west coast, most latin food is Mexican. Cuban food is definitely different. The ladies were very friendly and the service was great. read more

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Food was great People were friendly We shared the Churrasco Outside skirt steak With congri rice And plantains read more

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Amazing service, amazing food! We often stay at a hotel near by and eat here at least a few times every trip. My favorite dinner meal is the churrasco skirt steak with chimichurri and shrimp. Superb! Also, love their lemonade and mango shake. Breakfast is also great. Will be coming back here every time! read more

Stopped at this cafe for some quick breakfast. Not busy at all. Plenty of seating inside. I just didn't like how I was NOT greeted compared to the next couple of people that came in but besides that I ordered to go the lady that took my order was nice. The prices are not up to date I'm a little upset about that too because that's why I picked to come here. What I wanted was supposed to 7.99$ well it was 12.99 sheesh 5$ more. Well that's not what I wanted to spend total came to like 16$ and change. The food was really really good despite its price jump lol. The bread so good!! And the fries with breakfast even better. read more

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This place was great for afternoon lunch. I'd passed it many times while visit Miami Beach & finally decided to grab some food on my last day. Great decision! Service was friendly, I ate outside since it was a nice day. I ordered lechón asado with congrí & tostones. First, so much food! I was able to have leftovers for dinner. Everything was delicious. The lechón was seasoned so well & the tostones the right amount of crispy. I also got a cafe con leche to go. Delicious. Shout out to the wrapping on top, I didn't spill that drink on route to the airport! And the price was great, everything for less than $15. read more

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This restaurant charges a 15% tip for TAKEOUT. When I politely asked about the reasoning behind this, the cashier falsely stated that this is customary in Miami Beach. I live here and this isn't true. When I specified that tips are for table side service, he told me in an arrogant tone that our CONVERSATION WAS A SERVICE. Needless to say, I canceled my order and left. This restaurant needs to educate its staff on how the service industry works, and how to talk to customers. There are plenty of restaurants in Miami Beach with courteous staff. This isn't one of them. read more

EXCELLENT. EXCELLENT. EXCELLENT. If I could rate more that 5 stars I would. Not sure about bathrooms, I didn't see any where I was sitting. And didn't need it so i never asked. Sorry! Parking is street parking and right now there is construction in the building so it's like a covered walkway at the moment. AIR CONDITIONED. Great service! Incredibly friendly and patient! Menu is in English and Spanish! Pretty close to the water easily can grab breakfast and walk a few steps to the beach to eat it. Great meal selection, and fresh pastries (empanadas, croquetas, pastelitos and so much more). Great food and great coffee. Incredibly pricing. The quality of food far surpasses what the price is. Helpful, kind, and AMAZING coffee!! So good! An incredible way to start the day! We grabbed to go food for my dad as we ate next door at shepherds and were so disappointed we wanted to try this place to get his food and I'm telling you I was kicking myself for not just having eaten here. Every meal is served with French fries, a tostada AND coffee! Just amazing customer service, and amazing food, and a general fantastic experience. Don't let the look of it fool you. This is a hidden gem!! Oh! And fresh juices!! Super fresh you see them squeezing oranges right in front of you! I forgot to get a picture of the food I got because my dad positively inhaled it it was so good when we gave it to him. read more

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This place is so amazing and the food is delicious and cooked to order! Prices are great & rare in the Miami area for such amazing service atmosphere prices & location l, this place has it all. Louis at the bar is part of the family run business and is a true professional! You won't regret stopping in here! read more

Tropical Beach Cafe - Menu cover - Cuban Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

The place is really great, the price is comparable with the portion of the food and the waiters are lovely . Good place for vacation . read more

I have lived in this this mid beach neighborhood on and off for 15 years now. TBC used to be a gem among the other offerings in 1st floor of the building on 29th st. However, like a lot of restaurants in the Great Decline of '25, it is no more. They have down sided, minimized and ingredient cheapened their portions so much that they no longer offer any value. The other evening I went there and ordered their steak sandwich at 7:00 PM on a Friday. The clientele was sparse in which during prior times would have been a full house. The steak sandwich arrived and it turned out to consist of mostly bread, lettuce and tomato. The after thought and poor excuse of the steak was a paper thin sheet not even covering the size of the bread; that looked like it had been ironed with a 50 pound iron and then hammered with a kitchen mallet for good effect. All of the above with french fries included for $14.99. If you are a hungry tourist and need a place to eat ASAP, this would work as long as you mute your expectations and prepare to be ripped off. As for me, not again. read more

I've been coming here for years and they are always great! Went today for a pleasant surprise as they just renovated and expanded their space and is much larger and modern! They have TV's displaying menus and music videos and the decor is modern! Food is great still as usual and the staff here are always nice and attentive. I got breakfast this morning, Cuban toast with butter and a cafe con leche. Hits the spot every time! I've gotten lunch or dinner here as well and they have great Cuban food options. Affordable, easy and quick! read more

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My wife and hadn't eaten anything all day, and saw that this place was close to my hotel and open until 9pm. Sat down and ate dinner around 8pm and were violently throwing up by 9:15 pm. I would give them zero stars if it was an option. DO NOT GET THE CUBANO SANDWICHES!!! read more

I am back after 5 years. Love the local vibe. Delicious food. Best Cuban coffee and breakfast. Great service. read more

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This is a fantastic restaurant to check out if you're in the area. They have a lot of food on the menu to pick from, and it all sounds good. I tried the Cuban original and my friend, for whatever reason, got a cheeseburger. Both came with fries and we both enjoyed our dishes. Not only that, but their prices are reasonable unlike some of these other places not worth mentioning. Another thing that caught my attention was the customer service. The staff working at this restaurant we're great. Our waitress was awesome and a complete blast to converse with. Also, they have some delicious juices. I tried the Blackberry and it was perfectly refreshing for a hot (winter) day. So yes, if you are in the area, I would highly recommend giving it a shot. I look forward to coming back the next time I'm in town to see what else I'll like on the menu. read more

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Horrible and disrespectful customer service. I placed an order for a hamburger which took 45 minutes. To then find out it was at the counter and they simply didn't communicate. On top of that the cashier who told me to sit down decides to argue with me and tell me it's my fault for sitting down to which I reply is common courtesy in customer service to let me know. To which she replied if you don't like the service or want your food faster , don't come back here. Which happily I won't. Psd: my food was cold and my fries old . Don't go here read more

I wouldn't recommend, I got over charged and then had to pay using a separate transaction to get my order . So I paid 3x for a plate of watery paella . The manager came to assist the cashier to issue a refund and didn't say one word to me to acknowledge the large inconvenience she was very rude I won't return . Still haven't gotten my refund either . read more

It is very very good good and very affordable, the workers are also very sweet and I loved this restaurant genuinely

No stars if we could. Food took over an hour. Our sandwiches came without the fries and one order of chicken fingers came 20 min after the sandwiches. The food we did get was terrible. Bland and cold. The manager would not even come out to see us. They only gave us 15 percent off. Slap in the face. Save yourself and don't come. read more

Best coffee hands down! Amazing staff, super friendly and their shakes are delicious. Could not recommend this place more, we are visiting the area and I've been every day! read more

I love this place. In the past I gave it a very favorable rating but now .... Beware: they won't tell you but when you order takeout they charge 15% gratuity and .99 if you use a credit card. The waitress didn't want to show me the detailed receipt. She kept insisting the customer copy was all I needed and then pretended to not understand English. I figured it out because it didn't add up. read more

Highly recommended but unfortunately it misses the mark. The Cubano Sandwich misses the mark in flavor and authenticity. It was missing a key ingredient to the sandwich. They cut my sandwich in 4's which is weird, and felt like a kid plate. read more

Tropical Beach Cafe - Cuban Sandwich - Cuban Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

This place has pretty decent and authentic Latin - Caribbean food . Service is ok but as another customer mentioned they will charge 15% gratuity and will not mention it . So be aware of that . They also charged me 15 % on a to go order and I wanted to complain but they were extremely busy . Otherwise the food is pretty good I had the vaca frita which is fried shredded beef . Very flavorful read more

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The food here was surprisingly not good. The only plus was the fries were crispy but I also got the grilled chicken sandwich and the bread was so soggy from the grilled chicken??? And there was not a hint of mayo on it - super dry read more

Come in hungry. The servings are definitely enough for two meals. This is an authentic Cuban restaurant and locally owned - which I am all about supporting local businesses! Lucky for me, it was walking distance from my hotel. We passed it the first night but knew we needed to check it out. Glad we did and you should too! read more

Tropical Beach Cafe - Paella - Cuban Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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Such good food for the price! We were hesitant to come here since it looked so small compared to the big hotel restaurants around the area but we were happily surprised by the food! It's not a fancy place but it hits the spot if you just want a place to grab food after the beach without the hassle of dressing up. The portions here are huge and there's also a large selection of food. I don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu read more

Tropical Beach Cafe - Cuban Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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Incredible Cuban coffee! Great fast casual spot. Tried the Cuban toast and guava + cheese pastelito. Want to go back and try the empanadas.

Charged tip for a small take out order. When asked to remove the charge the manager said she wouldn't do that and I could cancel the order instead. Online menu prices are also inaccurate and have been raised significantly. I found the service to be very rude and condescending. read more

Nothing fancy. Friendly staff. Food felt home-cooked, and portions were huge. We were stuffed for a very reasonable price.

Definitely a spot locals come to by the looks of things. I got a Cuban regular sandwich which doesn't look like much but it was very tasty! It comes with fries which I thought were awesome actually so I enjoyed it. The total was also cheap for Miami so a perfect spot for lunch. Seemed that sandwiches are their speciality but there was a variety on the menu. I got there a little after 11 but it was quite busy and there was a constant flow of customers. read more

Tropical Beach Cafe - The cubano regular - Cuban Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Good spot for when you're exhausted at the pool or beach all day. Close to our hotel. But the food itself was very mediocre. Pork sandwich was fine. Bread was soft. Average sandwich. Papaya shake was filling but honestly could barely taste any flavor. Very great service though and spacious. Loved coming here after a swim read more

Tropical Beach Cafe - Cuban sandwich. Papaya shake - Cuban Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

The best empanadas! Great service! We went back 3 times for the empanadas. We also had several other places but they were pricy and not as good. read more

Loved this place , the staff is great and the food is amazing! Will definitely revisit. Price is fair and portions are big . I had the café cubano , my wife had a cafe con leche and the breakfast was delicious. For lunch I had the churrasco steak with fries , again ... amazing. read more

Tropical Beach Cafe - Steak churrascó rice and fries - Cuban Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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