Reviews (562) 806-8343 Call Direction Website Photos About
Call Direction Website Reviews

About

Tropicana Bakery & Cuban Cafe is a cuban restaurant in Downey, CA.

Tropicana Bakery & Cuban Cafe Review Summary

The summary is generated by AI, based on reviews.

Reviews & Ratings

Leave a Review
4.4
(5470 Reviews)
5
4
3
2
1
[bip_review_summary]

Leave a Review

rating iconrating iconrating iconrating iconrating icon rating iconrating iconrating iconrating iconrating icon Select a rating
Overall
Drop files here

OR

Allowed file types: .jpg, .jpe, .jpeg, .gif, .png, .bmp, .ico
(You can upload 10 files)
Please drag & drop the files to rearrange the order
Rodrigo “funning”
Rodrigo “funning” -Local Guide
5 days ago
I was looking for coffee and found this spot. A solid Cuban spot with phenomenal food and other menu items.I ordered a latte, Ropa Vieja, fried plantains and plantain chips. Their appetizer bread was really delicious and a great starter. The ropa vieja was solid...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
T.J. Tarazevits
T.J. Tarazevits -Local Guide
2 years ago
Tropicana is something special.The empanadas are delicious. The spicy chicken empanadas are crisp and well seasoned. The beef empanadas are served warm with a flaky crust.They also have a wonderful selection of cakes and pastries.The dine menu is also great. The turkey club is made...Read More
Dennis Renderos
Dennis Renderos -Local Guide
6 years ago
This bakery and Cuban restaurant is the best in town. It's a gem in Downey. Really good space for a party or a social gathering with your coworkers. They have the best Pan dulce ever and good selection of Cuban dishes. It's pretty busy but...Read More
naylea hernandez
naylea hernandez -Local Guide
3 years ago
The food and the pastries are delicious. Ropa vieja plate is so flavorful from the meat to the beans. Absolutely enjoyed my first visit. Reasonable prices, I don't think is expensive as commented by others.Friendly staff and really nice decor. Very unique restaurant you...Read More
Lorena S
Lorena S -Local Guide
3 years ago
Do you love some good Cuban food? Come give them a try. I wish we had stayed to try some of their food but we bought our pastries and dessert to go. Awesome variety, Everything looks fresh, there’s a line but everyone seems to be...Read More
Abe
Abe -Local Guide
2 years ago
Been here a few times and there is always something wrong with our order but the staff is generally good. Today I ordered a Cafe Cubano (espresso) along with a Piña colada smoothie, and the dish Ropa vieja with congri and sweet plantains. However I...Read More
Joecee A
Joecee A -Local Guide
8 months ago
This was my first time going to a Tropicana, and now I am wondering why I hadn't gone sooner. The food was so good. I recommend the crossaint sandwich with chorizo. The coffee was excellent, it comes with a little biscotti and it's so good....Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Gina G-Nunez
Gina G-Nunez -Local Guide
a year ago
Seems bigger parties were given more attention than a party of 2. My plate order had fried plantains instead of the garlic yuca. My husband's shake was mamey instead of mango flavor. We were hungry so we settled to eat/drink them. Service has gotten a...Read More
Food: 3/5Service: 3/5Atmosphere: 3/5
Matthew Aguilar
Matthew Aguilar -Local Guide
a year ago
What i love about downey is that it has such a diverse selection of food to choose from. And let me tell you, this place is a gemLocation: Located in Downey near florence Street, located next to a shoe city.Parking: The restaurant has its own...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
SecondaryProtocol1
SecondaryProtocol1 -Local Guide
a year ago
So this is a comparison of CUBAN food to the local favorite PORTO'S..Hands down, this has the superior food - and because the don't have the volume of the other, their service is also that much better. These people know how to fry stuff. Their...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Revés
Revés -Local Guide
2 years ago
Tropicana is one of the bakeries in LA that I miss dearly. Others have complained about long lines, and yes, it can be very busy at peak hours but their pastelitos de queso con guayaba are the best!I always enjoy my café con leche and...Read More
Jose Contreras
Jose Contreras -Local Guide
2 years ago
Wow, my first Cuban restaurant experience! What a treat, excellent service w a smile. We tried Ox tail which is a delicious meal w a tasty broth & a tasty pork dish w onions similar to Carnitas. The coffee shots were also tasty, no sugar...Read More
Anna V Garibay
Anna V Garibay -Local Guide
11 months ago
Tropicana is my favorite Cuban food spot in Downey and my favorite for guava pastries. The atmosphere is upbeat and very friendly. Service can be slow though but the quality helps you forget it. I ordered the breaded steak and a double latte. Both were...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Julius Davis
Julius Davis
4 weeks ago
Tropicana reminds me of home. Yes, I am a Miami boy. As a teenager at Miami Jackson High School, I would take $5-$10 for lunch. I would order a small portion of what we know as the TROPICANA BOWL. I would eat this before,...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Briana Villegas
Briana Villegas
6 months ago
Was expecting more for a $170 cake. On top of that the cake did not come with a lid! This is definitely an issue!! They said because it will smash the cake. I’ve gone to other places with same size cake and we got...Read More
Sushi Shibata
Sushi Shibata -Local Guide
7 years ago
Awesome food, service and prices! We made a trip up here for lunch, split a Cubano and a few pastries. The potato balls are bomb! They sell coffee beans.If coming here from the 5 on Paramount, traffic can make it difficult to turn left into...Read More
Jasmin Ballera
Jasmin Ballera
a month ago
Food: 4/5Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 1/5
Needs more Cowbell
Needs more Cowbell
2 months ago
Stopped by for a Birthday Cake for my Daughter. While the cake was being decorated, my wife and I enjoyed some danishes and coffee. The service was fast and the cake was beautiful. The ladies at the counter were very pleasant. We...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Felecia Dianna
Felecia Dianna -Local Guide
3 months ago
It was nice. I think the prices are a bit high considering the portions and the lack of side items. The food was good not great. And the service definitely could have been better. However a good experence overall.Parking: Parking area could definitely use improvement.
Food: 4/5Service: 3/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Carmen Buenrostro
Carmen Buenrostro
3 months ago
Service from waiter was the best, so was the food. The person who sat us down which seemed she was the manager or one of the owners was really annoying. She wasn't wearing a uniform and was dresses regularly. She kept micromanaging the servers and...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 3/5
Monica Liliyan
Monica Liliyan -Local Guide
3 months ago
I have been coming here for several years now. I always buy their cakes and they are super delicious!! I can’t wait to dine in as I always order to take out. Today I didn’t want to make a scene or nothing as I respect...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 3/5
Esteban Rocchi (Blakscoquete)
Esteban Rocchi (Blakscoquete) -Local Guide
4 months ago
I went for a coffee I asked the girl at the counter if I could sit at the dinner area just for my coffee .. and she was so polite and told me that it was not a problem because it was not...Read More
Food: 3/5Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 2/5
Alfonso Gutierrez
Alfonso Gutierrez
4 months ago
We came on a Thursday evening to order a cake for Sunday. We waited in line around 10 minutes and they ask to go to another area where they take cake orders. We waited another 15-20 minutes for someone to come and help us. They...Read More
Food: 3/5Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 2/5
Ari
Ari -Local Guide
4 months ago
I'm basing my experience off the take out food. I have not dined inside. First of all the dinner plates were delicious, I do think that taste better than Porto plates, it had more of a homemade taste, where I think Tropicana...Read More
Food: 4/5
Sara Cornejo
Sara Cornejo -Local Guide
4 months ago
I came to this Restaurant for the 1st time with some friends.From Entering this establishment I felt welcomed and It was a Friendly Homey Feel. The Food Was Divine and Hands Down the Dessert Options are Endless And Soo Decadent. I will...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
yvonlev5
yvonlev5
a month ago
disappointed, decided to try instead of going to Porto'sI stood wondering if I could order pastries and was told I have to stand in line seen people just going up n just ordering. Ordered waited paid n waited again. Rec'vd partial order water an...Read More
Food: 2/5Service: 2/5Atmosphere: 3/5
Diaz Capital
Diaz Capital
3 weeks ago
I called at 7:40pm to order cuban sandwich & pastelitos and I was placed on hold. 10 mins later still no response so I hang up and call again. The same person picks up and I let them know I’m interested in placing an order....Read More
Service: 1/5
Ralph Castillo
Ralph Castillo -Local Guide
2 months ago
Coffe and pastries are very good , even better than now very "commercialized" not anymore old style PORTOS , the service is the one that sucks , half of the front girls have and attitude , last one that took my order was Johanna,...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 3/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Yenima Martinez
Yenima Martinez
2 months ago
1st and last time I would ever buy a cuban tamale there, i bought 2 dozen of pork for my party and when I open one it huge, but dry and no meat. When I called they said it's not like a Mexican tamale, first...Read More
Food: 1/5Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 1/5
Luis Santana
Luis Santana -Local Guide
4 months ago
The food was OK maybe because it was late afternoon and things were sitting but I did like what I ordered. No complaints besides not feeling the crunch in some of the pastry.Parking: Parking is in the back of the...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5

Features

Service options

check icon Outdoor seating
check icon No-contact delivery
check icon Delivery
check icon Takeout
check icon Dine-in

Highlights

check icon Fast service
check icon Great coffee
check icon Great dessert
check icon Great tea selection

Popular for

check icon Breakfast
check icon Lunch
check icon Dinner
check icon Solo dining

Accessibility

check icon Wheelchair accessible entrance
check icon Wheelchair accessible parking lot
check icon Wheelchair accessible restroom
check icon Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

check icon Coffee
check icon Comfort food
check icon Healthy options
check icon Late-night food
check icon Organic dishes
check icon Quick bite
check icon Small plates

Dining options

check icon Breakfast
check icon Brunch
check icon Lunch
check icon Dinner
check icon Catering
check icon Dessert
check icon Seating

Amenities

check icon Restroom
check icon Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

check icon Casual
check icon Cozy
check icon Trendy

Crowd

check icon Family-friendly
check icon Groups
check icon LGBTQ+ friendly
check icon Tourists

Planning

check icon Accepts reservations
check icon Usually a wait

Payments

check icon Credit cards
check icon Debit cards
check icon NFC mobile payments

Children

check icon Good for kids
check icon High chairs
check icon Kids' menu

Parking

check icon Free parking lot
check icon Parking

Other

check icon LGBTQ+ friendly