Review Tropicaleo - Birmingham

Really wasn't expecting bad service from a place like this, but you never know. Ive never eaten here, hence the higher review, but Ive picked up several third party delivery orders here & its definitely someplace I try to avoid. Everytime someone has an attitude, for no reason. The inconsistency of how often the front door is open is hilarious, have it unlocked or completely closed. I really hope that when/if the new location opens, delivery drivers are treated with more respect. It takes 0 dollars to be a nice person.

Delicious vegan friendly Puerto Rican restaurant with a large dog friendly heated patio. Their food is so good and they have a separate vegan menu (pretty rare in AL). We ordered the breakfast biscuit sandwich, loaded chips, the Cubano, rice and beans, and drinks. Everything was super yummy and very high quality. Definitely recommend

The Cubano was fantastic, but everything else we got was very overpriced, it was kind of ridiculous. We got yucca fries and tostones and it came with the tiniest portions, like not enough for a side whatsoever. I feel very shorted and this used to be one of my favorite places to eat! Jackfruit was also bad flavorwise in the tropibowl.

Very rustic. The front entrance wasn't accessible. A mural was being done on the side of the building and the only access to the restaurant's patio was through the tarps & paint cans. The Mofongo was bland even after adding salt, pepper, and hot sauce and the rice was undercooked. It was a cool night on the patio and only one heater on. The staff were very pleasant. This was an interesting place.

Bought multiple dishes on the menu and each one was amazing. I will have future dreams about the jackfruit cubano that I had. If you are passing by Birmingham and are into veg friendly dishes this is a must.

This is great place for food and fun. The food we had was great, very authentic Puerto Rican cuisine. Most of the drinks they make are pretty good to. Friday DJ and dance was the best. You can't ask for more. This is a must visit spot if you are in town or live here. We will certainly be back.

Birmingham’s Hot Spot for drinks and Puerto Rican Food. Full Sized Vegan Menu as well as a Full Size regular menu. Fresh Food and Great Quality ingredients.

GREAT EXPERIENCE! Thanks to Gabe for handling our large group with ease. The food was lovely (and trust me we basically tried the whole menu). The environment was bright, clean and cute. Definitely a must visit. VEGAN FRIENDLY.

Tropicaleo was very appealing and welcoming during my first visit. I made a reservation for a medium-sized group as part of the Magic City Din Din Club's first meetup, and half of the restaurant was set aside for us. I was immediately welcomed by the owner named Gabriel Marrero (Gabe), a Puerto Rican native, with a smile. At cultural restaurants such as these, it's best to get the full experience. While I waited for the rest of my party, I asked for a Puerto Rican drink. Gabe gave me a coquito and happily explained its history. He also answered my questions about Puerto Rican culture and other menu items, such as the limoncillo that I ordered later that evening. He also welcomed my other guests and served us platanutres, which were good and crisp with creamy coconut sauce. Most of my guests and I tried the house shot known as chichaito, which tastes like licorice. The $15 or less menu items were too good to pass up with its reasonable prices for a Puerto Rican experience. I got the pollo (chicken) mofongo, and it was so good and filling! It tasted different from what I'm used to, but it was my first time eating mofongo and the arroz con gandules (rice with green pigeon peas). They definitely give you a large portion for the price. I tasted the Cuban sandwich as well, and I highly compliment their sandwiches! I couldn't leave without tasting the guava pastry known as pastelillo that was displayed at the bar. It was so delicious that I had to prevent myself from ordering another one. My guests and I loved the food and our service! Gabe took very good care of us, and we declared Tropicaleo as a place we would definitely revisit with friends and family.

I had the mofongo with pork and rice w/pigeon peas. The food was very good the people who work there are very friendly. If you haven't tried Puerto Rican food it is the best. I recommend you try some of the food.

Amazing sandwich, the Tripleta is just dripping with flavor, on a gluten free fried plantain Delicious food, and the neighborhood is definitely changing for the better. Great lunch. (Try the fried grits sticks. Lawd!)

This place is awesome. My husband and I have been several times and we are always blown away by how delicious the food is and how awesome the staff is!! If you haven’t been yet, I highly recommend!!

Excellence from the staff to the food! A friendly place with a great atmosphere that is kids friendly. The Cubano was a hit with me as was the cervesa list. Thjis ones a keeper!

If you are a Philly cheesesteak fan you have got to come try their version. Absolutely the best cheesesteak sandwich I’ve ever had. The bread is incredible.

This place is phenomenal. Will be coming back. The staff is friendly, the food is delicious, and the atmosphere is fun/calm.

Good. Warm friendly place. Going to try each thing on the menu to be thorough

Thanks to Gabe at Tropicaleo for setting me up right tonight! That place is full of great food and great people. Please check em out when u can......the bread is their own recipe from Puerto Rico and is absurd in how good it is! Some great cocktails to sip on too! Congratulations!

Great food, awesome service! I ordered the Cubano and absolutely loved it. Nothing beats a good Cuban sandwich. The only reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 was the price. My total was approx. $15 and I didn't order a drink. It's a touch pricey for lunch but I'll certainly be back.

Thank you for so many plant-based options! We will be back many times! That bread for the sandwiches is on point!

Nice place to visit and the food so amazing flavors... Puertorrican food mmmmmmm