EL TROPICO REST – Mexican
El Tropico Restaurant has served Cuban and Latin fare from a storefront on NW 36th Street in Doral since 1998, running breakfast through dinner with a happy hour from four to seven. Slow-roasted lechon and a well-seasoned palomilla steak headline the mains, plated with white rice and black beans, while the soup list runs to chicken, fish, and black bean versions. The dining room is set up for larger groups, and the restaurant also caters weddings and corporate gatherings on request. A long-running staff and a menu that hasn't strayed from its roots keep regulars coming back decade after decade.
7902 NW 36 ST, Miami, FL, 33166 +1-886-255-4783 https://eltropicorest.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegetarian, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at EL TROPICO REST
Dairy-Free at EL TROPICO REST
EL TROPICO REST in Miami has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ground Beef, Milanesa Steak and Skirt Steak. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at EL TROPICO REST
EL TROPICO REST in Miami has 6 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ground Beef, Skirt Steak and Liver Steak. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at EL TROPICO REST
EL TROPICO REST in Miami has 8 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ground Beef, Liver Italian Style and Half Chicken Tropico. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at EL TROPICO REST
EL TROPICO REST in Miami has 7 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Skirt Steak, Chicken Fillet and Shrimp Cocktail. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at EL TROPICO REST
EL TROPICO REST in Miami has 4 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Skirt Steak, Chicken Fillet and Cuban Cut Sirloin. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at EL TROPICO REST
EL TROPICO REST in Miami has 5 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Skirt Steak, Chicken Fillet and Shrimp Cocktail. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at EL TROPICO REST
EL TROPICO REST in Miami has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Skirt Steak and Chicken Fillet. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at EL TROPICO REST
EL TROPICO REST in Miami has 2 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Finger Cheese and Croissant or Bagel. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at EL TROPICO REST
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Fried Chicken Chunks | 0 g | 37.2 g |
| Pork Chops | 130.5 g | 25.5 g |
| Cuban Cut Sirloin | 0 g | 22.7 g |
| Shrimp Cocktail | 11 g | 21 g |
| Skirt Steak | 0 g | 19.6 g |
| Milanesa Steak | 45.7 g | 17.3 g |
| Chicken Fillet | 20.8 g | 16 g |
| Fried Calamari | 6 g | 15.5 g |
| Crazy Green Bananas | 28.8 g | 9.4 g |
| Roast Pork | 16.5 g | 9 g |
| Fried Fish Chunks | 19.2 g | 8.4 g |
| Breaded Chicken | 40 g | 5.8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Appetizers
- Fried Fish Chunks - $13.95: Chicharron de Pescado Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Green Plantains with Ground Beef - $10.95: Tostones Rellenos Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Green Plantains with Shrimp - $14.95: Tostones Rellenos con Camarones Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sliced Green Bananas - $6.95: Mariquitas de Platanos Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Cocktail - $15.95: Coctel de Camarones Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Slow-Carb
- Tamale - $3.95: Tamal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Croquette - $1.4: Croqueta Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Calamari - $13.95: Calamar Frito Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crazy Green Bananas - $17.95: Mariquitas Locas served with ground beef, pico de gallo, sour cream, and jalapeños Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Empanada - $3.2: Choice of Chicken, Meat, Cheese, Spinach, Ham and Guava Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Finger Cheese - $2.5: Deditos de Queso Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Croissant or Bagel - $3.6: Croissant o Bagel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beef
- Cuban Cut Sirloin - $35.95: Riñonada Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Palomilla Steak - $17.95: Bistec de Palomilla Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Breaded Steak - $17.5: Bistec Empanizado Dietary tags: Halal, Dairy-Free, Low-Sodium, Renal, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Milanesa Steak - $18.95: Bistec Milanesa Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal
- Skirt Steak - $35.95: Bistec Churrasco Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Ground Beef - $12.5: Picadillo a la Criolla Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo
- Pot Roast - $14.95: Boliche Asado Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo
- Liver Steak - $15.75: Bistec de Hígado Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Liver Italian Style - $17.5: Higado a la Italiana Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
Chicken
- Half Chicken Tropico - $17.95: Medio Pollo Trópico Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium, Soy Free
- Chicken Fillet - $16.5: Bistec de Pollo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Milanesa Chicken - $18.5: Bistec de Pollo Milanesa Dietary tags: Halal, Dairy-Free, Low-Sodium, Soy Free
- Breaded Chicken - $16.95: Bistec de Pollo Empanizado Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal
- Skirt Chicken - $17.5: Churrasco de Pollo Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Low-Sodium, Renal, Soy Free
- Fried Chicken Chunks - $15.75: Chicharrón de Pollo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
Pork
- Roast Pork - $15.75: Lechón Asado Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Soy Free
- Fried Pork Chunks - $15.95: Masas de Puerco Fritas
- Pork Chops - $16.5: Costilla de Puerco Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Fillet of Pork - $17.95: Filete de Puerco a la Plancha Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Frequently Asked Questions about EL TROPICO REST
- Is EL TROPICO REST dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. EL TROPICO REST has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ground Beef, Milanesa Steak and Skirt Steak.
- What can I eat at EL TROPICO REST on a dairy-free diet?
- Ground Beef, Milanesa Steak and Skirt Steak carry the dairy-free tag, out of 9 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Is EL TROPICO REST gluten-free?
- 6 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at EL TROPICO REST?
- Fried Chicken Chunks, at roughly 37.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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