I was introduced to this fine establishment 16 years ago by someone who's been going since the 70's. We went in for a late lunch and I got a carne asada taco and a wet green shrimp burrito. My housemate got the beef oven burrito. Everything was amazing just like every time I eat here. Lots of parking and lots of room to eat with TVs. It's my favorite regular Mexican restaurant in Pomona. read more

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I'm a regular at Tropical Mexico and this spot never disappoints. We love it here its the perfect place to meet and discuss School booster stuff, with front dining area tables that are large and accommodating for quick meetings over great food that tastes like home-cooked meals. My absolute favorite are the warm tortilla chips and salsa they're irresistibly addicting, please keep them coming! We also appreciate that Tropical Mexico supports Don Lugo Sports. Giving back to the community will always earn my business and this place consistently demonstrates that commitment. Its a go to spot after a game in our neighborhood! read more

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The friendliest staff. They recognize your face and are very attentive. I love coming here to unwind. Their food has never let me down and they have ample seating with a beautiful outdoor patio. read more

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This place was solid , I can only give 3 stars due to the fact we were served spoiled oysters . We did not eat them because they looked and smelt off . We sent them back and all was ok, but just a heads up . The margaritas are great and I did enjoy my food , the place has been there forever . It was enjoyable and a cute little place . My sister has been telling me about this place forever and everything except the oysters were great! read more

My favorite place to eat in the IE! literally Tropical Mexico has stopped my husband and I from eating out anywhere else....we had other spots we would frequent but the service, atmosphere and delicious food keeps us coming back. Especially since they added more and bigger TVs to the entire place, this is our go to spot to watch any game. NFL, MLB, Soccer, Hockey I'm sure they'll have the Winter Olympics playing too! It's a very laid back vibe with plenty of seating options for groups of any size. The food is always consistent and the pitcher of margarita is a must have. We have tried everything from the sizzling fajita platter to the shrimp ceviche and bean and cheese burrito, it's all delicious. I judge Mexican restaurants by their rice and beans and this place nails it. My go to is the Cheese Enchilada small plate that comes with one enchilada and a generous portion of rice and beans it's the perfect amount of food for me to finish, yet still enjoy the delicious complimentary chips and salsa and my pitcher (that I share, of course) The shrimp ceviche tostada is also a must because they serve a mountain of ceviche for under $9, you can't beat that! Can't say enough great things about this place, staff and ownership that has been running this place as a family since the 70s. The owner's son can be seen walking around greeting guests and you see so many regulars come in hugging and waving to the servers, it's truly a special place. If you haven't checked out Tropical Mexico it's worth the hype! I'll probably see you there read more

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The food was really good. The crunchy tacos were great. I love the salsa. It was very mild. Just a nice flavor for the crunchy taco tacos. The rice was super delicious read more

Tropical Mexico Restaurant - This is the combo of Tucci's enchiladas two hardshell tacos, rice beans. It also comes with a side of soup chips and salsa. - Mexican Near Me - Pomona, California

I have been coming here for over 20 years and from day one to today, the food continues to be delicious and the best comprehensive Mexican food restaurant in Pomona and Inland Valley... The service is outstanding by all waitresses, especially Fernanda who is always attentive to our table. read more

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This place was great. It's big with ample seated, clean, with music at a reasonable volume. The servers were polite and service came quickly. The food was very good. Guacamole was flavorful even if not the absolute best. The salsa and chips were good. I had a chicken chimichanga and it was very good. My partner had a bean and rice burrito and it was also very good! They had a tamal with it and that was kind of bland, but everything else was solid. read more

Very clean, very nice people the food is excellent. I recommend it to my friend. Every time,, I am greeted with a smile. read more

We came here with friends for dinner for the first time this week, and while the food was okay and the servers were great, the food was a little bland in flavor. We tried ground and shredded beef tacos, cheese enchiladas, and a burrito. Again, there was nothing wrong with the food, it's just not somewhere we would be rushing to go back for when we have other Mexican restaurants we like better. We did notice a lot of senior citizens there for dinner, so maybe they make the food a little blander to suit some of the clientele; or maybe we should have tried different items. A decent restaurant-just not outstanding. Free parking in their lot. read more

Was highly recommended by my friend and this place did not disappoint. Food and service were excellent! Ambiance was also great. I highly recommend this place read more

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Went for breakfast after church yesterday, been wanting to try the CANELO breakfast, started with some coffee then my plate came was not disappointed, it was perfect, will always continue coming here, the food is great, staff is amazing, very welcoming, patio looks awesome , keep up the good work guys read more

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Love the food, love the drinks, love the service, my go to place when hungry, it's on a small street, so you have to yelp it,

Food and service is AMAZING but Very disappointed with the guacamole the last two times we have been in. Doesn't seem to be REAL guac. I wonder why it's not their usual chunky guac. ‍‍ read more

A Hidden Gem Worth Rediscovering! Tucked away in the middle of a residential neighborhood, this little hole-in-the-wall Mexican restaurant is a true hidden gem. I had been here many years ago but hadn't found my way back--until we stumbled across it by accident while meandering home. From the front, not much had changed, but inside and out, the upgrades were impressive. They've added an incredible outdoor patio that, even on a warm day, felt perfect with the breeze. Inside, there's now more seating in addition to the original cozy section that instantly brought back memories of my first visit. The booths and chairs inside looked cushy and inviting, but with sunny, mild weather, we opted for the patio. The high-top plastic tables outside were surprisingly comfortable and perfect for lingering. While I didn't take a photo, there is a large parking area with plenty of spaces - making it easy to get in and out without having to worry about finding a spot. Every employee we met was friendly, smiling, and genuinely cared about whether we had a good experience. The space is full of vibrant, colorful murals--even in the women's restroom! Speaking of which, the women's bathroom was spotless, family-friendly with a toddler safety seat and changing station (can't vouch for the men's room). Since we weren't very hungry but wanted to check it out, we kept our order light. Chips and salsa are complimentary (though extra chips cost more). The salsa was fresh, tomato-forward, and had heat, but for me lacked depth of flavor. They don't offer a green salsa, but they do have a chile verde sauce available for a small charge--it had a nice tang, mild heat, and was worth trying. We ordered a shredded beef tostado and, on our server Ricardo's recommendation, the pescado ceviche. The tostado was loaded with toppings, though I found the meat portion a little light. The beans, however, were clearly made fresh and delicious. The ceviche, though, stole the show--hands down the best I've had in years! Fresh, flavorful, and vibrant, it's made daily and is Ricardo's personal favorite for good reason. We didn't sample drinks or cocktails this time, but we're already planning a return visit. I can easily see this becoming a go-to spot for brunch and an afternoon of Sunday football. read more

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My bosses were raving about this place so I decided to pick this place to celebrate my birthday with them. I decided to try the Lunch Special Carne Asada Taco with Cheese Enchiladas and Beans. Also, we shared the guacamoleand chips. It was sooo delicious that I was eating so much of the quac than I should have and I even finish my whole plate from the lunch special. The lunch special dish was more than enough that I was so stuff from it. My co worker decided to get the churros and it's so flavorful, fresh, hot, and delicious! I would definitely come here again to try other dishes. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The restaurant was very clean and lot of seats inside. It didn't feel too cramped. There are tons of parking spaces so made it easy to find parking. read more

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First time here after a friend found this place for our group. Pretty busy on a Friday, but they were able to handle us pretty well. After a few baskets of chips/salsa, my carne asada Mexicana came out piping hot. Covered in peppers and onions, it was pretty tasty. Came with all the fixings and an enchilada. Pretty big portion and good value. Service was solid and I'd return if in the area. read more

Good food. Good service. Friendly staff. However, it is absolutely frustrating that I have to flag down someone at the end of the meal to bring the bill. The empty plates will be swiftly removed but nobody seems to pay attention to the final piece of service. I often spend way too much time trying to get someone to bring the bill. Also... the men's restroom. The motion sensor lighting is literally set to turn off in 60 seconds. I timed it. Good luck if you need to do anything other than a quick pit stop. Motion lighting does not work with closed stall doors. I'm surprised that anyone is ok with this. read more

Always our favorite restaurant where we can have larger family dinners, great margaritas, even better food, and fun times. read more

Tropical Mexico Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Pomona, California

I ordered a caldo de albóndigas on door dash. I kid not , 3 really small albóndigas no veggies and 32 ounces of broth... I paid. I wish I was contacted if there wasn't enough or something.. Saturday dec/20 7:07pm read more

Awesome service love the ladies there very friendly I work next door so it's super convenient to go there food is good as well

Stopped in here with some co-workers for a quick bite. By the looks of the outside, it seemed old and lower class but we all know you some of the best food can be found in places like this. The reviews showed 4-stars and over 600 reviews so I knew there was something good inside. The rear parking lot is huge and the back of the building looked modern. They're building a big large covered patio with a bunch of tv monitors so this place will be rocking shortly. The inside is a typical family dinner house with well spaced tables. Service was great throughout and they had a nice sized weekday lunch crowd. Typical Mexican dinner house menu and excellent chips and salsa (always a good sign). My chicken burrito, covered in green sauce, was quite serviceable and decently priced. My buddies all enjoyed their dishes and neither could finish the large portions. A nice local spot for lunch and dinner. read more

Flavors cater more towards white people, lost its original flavors! The oysters a la diabla where horrible taste like ketchup and cheese read more

Tropical Mexico Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Pomona, California

I was just there. Got there and no one came out to help. You could hear people in the kitchen, however, no one came out to the dining area to help us. We ended up leaving. read more

Tropical Mexico, a special home away from home type restaurant. I have such nostalgia and fond memories of this place, my family has been eating here for generations, decades! Years and years of dinners.... Birthday dinners, after little league dinners, random "Don't feel like dirtying the kitchen" weeknight dinners. One of my grandmother's go-to spots, just a little piece of all of our hearts lives in Tropical Mexico. Good, honest, tasty food that isn't fluffed out and fancied up. We never once had a bad experience here, it's always been a pleasure dining here. The staff are all so gracious and friendly, like they really want you to be there and have a nice meal.... Which is unfortunately hard to come by in a restaurant nowadays. We have a new little guy in the family now and he's been here at least a dozen times, big bean and rice boy. Thank you for all the memories and great meals throughout the years that have passed, and the years to come. read more

Tropical Mexico Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Pomona, California

Fun place! Good service and good food! Menu options are plentiful and seating was almost immediately.

went for an 80th birthday party we took up the whole back patio. Had to be at least 100 of us. Food was excellent. Margaritas were very strong. read more

I recently dined with our family at Tropical Mexico after a recommendation from an old friend, and I have to say, it did not disappoint! First and foremost, the service was outstanding. Every lady who assisted us was incredibly attentive and genuinely nice, making our experience even more enjoyable. It's always a plus when the staff makes you feel welcomed and valued! Now, let's talk about the food. While it was just okay for my taste, the drinks definitely stole the show! My michelada was nothing short of amazing--refreshing and perfectly balanced. My husband absolutely loved his Cadillac margarita, which was not only delicious but also packed a punch! Overall, we had a great time at Tropical Mexico, and we will definitely be coming back for the fantastic drinks and wonderful service. If you're in the mood for a chill spot with a friendly vibe, this is the place to be! I removed a star because it's located in a sketchy place and the decor isn't very nice. read more

Tropical Mexico Restaurant - Chicken taco 8. Chicken Taco (1) And Chicken Enchilada (1), Michelada and side salad - Mexican Near Me - Pomona, California

Food is delicious and fresh. Love the albóndigas. Service is wonderful. People are delightful. I recommend Tropical Mexico to all my friends looking for real family style Mexican restaurant. read more

We stopped by here for our annual hangout because our other Mexican restaurant was fully booked. First, very large restaurant with great service. Rosario took care of the 8 of us with great care. The food was pretty good. The Chile Relleno was solid and the chicken taco was crispy, not soggy. Everyone enjoyed their meals. Recommend. read more

Tropical Mexico Restaurant - Steak fajita - Mexican Near Me - Pomona, California

Food is well prepared and served fresh. Service is friendly and knowledgeable. Ambiance is lovely. Music is wonderful and played at a good tone to communicate during the meal. read more

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Great food, authentic Mexican food, tacos,soups, ceviche and shrimp cocktails. Burritos are huge!

I'm scratching my head here trying to figure out how this place has 4 stars. Let's start with we were three in our party and we were only brought two sets of utensils. The oysters were the worst I've ever had in my life. The ceviche tostada had some sort of cooked fish that had no resemblance to real ceviche. Not sure what it was. Michelada was decent for sure. It might be the best thing we had. The salsa for the chips was also good. The fiesta platter had burnt nachos. The beans looked like they were from a can. The guacamole had an overload of onion. Hope you guys don't get your hopes up by the pictures on their Yelp post. Because from the outside, it looks like you will be enjoying your meal. But after having their food, I can honestly say, I will not be coming back! I will not end my post without giving credit to the staff because they were great. read more

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Went here for breakfast and was very very disappointed! Had the chile relleno and it was so disappointing. NO flavor and I mean NO flavor and the sauce was very watery! (my friends said the relleno was frozen, not fresh, and it should look like it) I was so mad and after spending almost 20.00 on it, again so, disappointing. Then I went home and made some eggs to eat. I was and should have spoken to the waitress but, she couldn't be found then we had to wait a long time for the check, so we went to the cashier. The meal was just so disappointing!! I do not recommend going here when there are so many other Mexican restaurants around. Friends... please go elsewhere, where you can spend $$$ and have a delicious meal. Management... if you read this, please check text me, I still have my receipt to prove my statement above. read more

Delicious chili rellano, creamy beans and fluffy rice. So good!! Definitely give it a try! Service was excellent.

My favorite restaurant in the IE. This place is tucked away in the hidden part of south pomona, but that adds to its charm. The vibe is immaculate, the wait staff are awesome, and the food is amazing. Mariscos and asada are top picks. The drinks are inexpensive and excellent. Best chips and salsa anywhere. read more

Glass in the salad will not be coming back the owner took the larger piece before we could take a photo. My mom bit into the larger piece while eating. The so called owners feedback was not apologies allow me to comp your family's meal or do you need medical attention again not sure if she ate any glass seeing as there were multiple pieces in the salad which should have been done at a minimum. His response to us was "that's so strange we don't keep glass near our salads". Implying that we put glass in the damn salad. Ridiculous I've seen bad service but this is beyond bad. I do not recommend this restaurant to anyone. If the owner is reading this post expect the medical bill in the mail if my mom ingested any glass. One thing I will say is the owner was really fast taking off with the larger piece of glass we found before we could take a photo. Luckily for him the salad had more smaller pieces in the attached photo! The fact that you are trying to down play this and say it's plastic says it all. I stand behind the review and would not recommend and will not be returning. We confirmed it was glass, it was not plastic. And you took off with the larger piece of glass before I could get a photo. Great job getting that out of there as quickly as you could. read more

Tropical Mexico Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Pomona, California

I've been coming here for years and the food use to be so tasteful! The last 3 times me and my fiancé have come, the food had NO flavor. We had to add Salt to our food but we kept coming back hoping it was just an off day for the cooks. 3 times too many. Sad to say we won't be back again. Their food literally has 0 flavor read more

Fun family friendly ambiance! Came with a group and we're seated quick, service was quick and attentive. We each got a nice portion plate. Their seafood ceviche cup was amazing. My chili relleno was really savory and cheesy. Tacos were solid, not much fan of guacamole but it was still good. read more

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June 11, 2024 We have been away for a number of years and was looking forward to our dining experience. Tropical Mexico has been around for 47 years, and you know why, the food is always delicious. My wife says Tropical Mexico makes the best enchiladas she has ever eaten. I have always loved their carnitas. We have never been disappointed with the food and probably never will. The service has always been spotty however this time it was superb. Highly recommended for your dining pleasure. read more

Tropical Mexico Restaurant - #29 - Green Chicken Enchiladas - $19.00 #15 - Pork Carnitas - $ 18.50 - Mexican Near Me - Pomona, California