Tropicana Cuban - Austin

Their prices are wallet-friendly, and while the quality isn't top-tier, it's enjoyable. A decent option to satisfy your Cuban food cravings.

I have seen very mixed reviews on this place, but here is my experience. A few coworkers and I tried this place out last Friday and the service that they gave us was impeccable. The quality of food was outstanding and everything that we tried was bursting with flavor. I recommend the lechon which is the Cuban version of slow roasted pulled pork. The fried plantains we're also very good. The Cafe Con leche definitely gave me an energy boost after a long day at work. I also tried the guava juice and that tasted very refreshing. Honestly I don't think you can go wrong with anything you try here.

Amazing Cuban sandwich!!! We will definitely be eating this again! Plus all the other dishes that I have seen look incredible...

Came across this hole-in-the-wall restaurant one night when I was craving Cuban food and it hit the spot! I always try the Cubano whenever I see it on the menu. The bread was nice and crispy and the inside was to be expected from any Cubano. Bonus points to our waitress who brought over a spicy sauce, a non-spicy sauce, and a garlic sauce and told me to mix it all together and add it to the Cubano. Definitely upped the flavor! Tangy with a bit of a kick. The ropa vieja is a shredded beef cooked in a tomato sauce. I ordered it with a side of congris. While it was very hearty, it was lacking in flavor for me. There were pork skin bits in the congris, but they were overcooked leading to them being chewy and an almost black color. I had yuca frita as an additional side as recommended by the waitress and it was delicious. The sauce it came in was citrus-forward and perfect for my palate. I also tried the lechon asado and highly recommend it. The meat was was tender and moist and you can't go wrong with the fried plantains as a side.

I've eaten at this place a good amount and they never disappoint.I ordered El Cubanito Burger,papa Rellena,Carne Con Papa, EmpanadasThe burger was massive and packed with the meats and seasoned greatly as the papa rellena looks interesting when first trying it but I love it.I got two empanadas as one was beef and the other was chicken. Not my favorite but it's edible, the Carne con papa is delicious whenever. Next day if you want but I really enjoy it as it comes off as family home cooked meals and such a hardy dish that the meat is tender and flavored right.