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Tropical Express

4.7 (38 reviews)
Open 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

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TROPICAL EXPRESS ATMOSPHERE

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Moderate noise
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Shemica R.

Houston's hidden gem! They offer so many selections whether you want food or a sno-ball.

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This place is such a vibe There's SO many flavors to choose from and even more options of food and snacks as well. My boyfriend and I went to get something to cool us off in this 100° today and ended up getting two burger combos and two snow cones..then came BACK for more cones that evening. I never do this. The burgers were cooked perfect and full of flavor and tender. The prices also are so affordable: these in the picture were only $4! Other snow cone places are half the size and like $5-8. I'll absolutely be back and will tell everyone about this spot

Catfish & shrimp

All the food we had was GREAT!!, the service was great no attitude just positive fun vibes. definitely going back again!

Tigers blood with cream it's amazing
Chris S.

Great staff an Customer service food made fresh an hot to order. It's made quick not skimming on the portions either great taste and seasoned well. I love there burgers fries hotdogs egg rolls drinks it's just so much I have not tried yet and look forward to.

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Great service, food hot very well seasoned I highly recommend will definitely e back had the pork chop sandwich

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8 months ago

Food is fantastic recommend everyone in the Houston and surrounding area invite everyone

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I love their jalapeno cheese burger basket. The service is great even though you might have to catch them when they have no customers.

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6 years ago

Omggg I love this place. Pork chop sandwich is amazing and the ice is perfect! I highly recommend adding Condensed milk to your snow cone.

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i love the burgers here. cooked fresh to order. the onion rings are huge. single burger will put you a sleep

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5 years ago

This place is a hidden jewel! Best burger in Houston!!! Friendly owners and great food are always a winning combination

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We have been here twice and we have LOVED the food! Service is always fantastic we went for our…read moreanniversary and my girlfriend was given one of the best dirty martini's she has ever had. Ambiance is great inside and out we have sat in both and we were able to hold a conversation and hear each other. There's plenty of parking on the sides I've never had an issue with finding a place!

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Hippo Burgers was a a pleasant surprise to find! Knowing that I would be in the area for training,…read moreI decided to look for a lunch option the day before. Hippo Burgers popped up on my Yelp search and was not too far away, so I bookmarked it. Could have went to the Popeyes near by, but I really had a taste for a burger. Reviews were solid, so I figured why not?! Drive was bumpy to HB, but that is typical for the Aldine area, so drive carefully! Parking lot was plentiful even during lunchtime, but I did arrive just before 11:30 so I may have missed the lunch break traffic. Still about half of the restaurant was filled up. The menu is straightforward and outlines the ingredients on the burger. Desiring a burger with bacon, I ordered the BLT Burger- without mayo added mustard. You will find that the burgers are not too overly inclusive with a bunch of toppings but include one ingredient that makes it unique enough to make a statement (i.e. bacon, mushrooms jalepanos...This gives HB time and focus to make an oustanding meaty and flavorful patty to showcase their burgers which gives it that homemade burger vibe. Plus the order came out quick! Portion size was generous and worth the price. Very tasty burger that will keep you full the rest of the day. I cannot forget the fries, which came out fresh and hot. A pinch of salt- just how I like them, which was the deciding factor for me to eat at HB versus driving back to training and risk my fries getting cold! I gladly indulged in every single bite of my burger and fries. Plus, I love that they have Pepsi versus Coke beverages. They sell one cup size for fountain drinks. Dining in? free refills! I also liked that the tables are spaced out and give people room to eat. Tables provided plenty of paper towels as well as you sink your teeth into your burger and possibly get a little undignified. No one will blame you. Good food deserves to be devoured and I most certainly will be back again to indulge accordingly.

I got the bacon cheeseburger and it was amazing. A big burger with plenty of flavor. The fries were…read morea welcomed surprise because they were equally great!

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I've never had a long wait here but we are always sure to come as early as we can because seats can…read morefill up fast in this cozy retreat! The ambiance as soon as you walk in is welcoming, inviting, and intimate. Even if you dine outside, you are sure to feel cozy like a meal in your own home. The hostess always makes you feel invited. Any waiter we have had here has given GREAT recommendations so it helps us break free of ordering the same thing over and over. We have never had a single day of bad service here so we have become regulars anytime we travel into the inner loop of Houston for business or fun. The flavors? My goodness the flavor here in every dish truly speaks to whoever is cooking these incredible dishes! We've even wanted to ask what we can do to even get our dishes at home this amazing! Their bang bang sauce is something you can rave about if you like a little kick to your broccoli. Yum! Luckily a lot of the appetizers are family style but we all still end up battling to finish the last bite before our main dish comes along! My husband has never been a vegetable eater and thanks to the Ginger Mule, we are changing up our dishes at home too! Whatever they are doing here, I hope they keep it up because we absolutely LOVE the food here!! Thank you to everyone here and we can't wait to be back!!!!

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