TROPICAL CAFE – American
A quick-bite Latin counter on Northwest 167th Street in Hialeah, parked in the Toyota dealership lot a few minutes from Home Depot, open daily through the middle of the day. The case holds tequenos, empanadas, bolas de papa and croquetas; the kitchen also turns out burritos, pizzas and sandwiches, with breakfast early. Free parking, order ahead for carryout. Not a destination, but a genuinely useful one when you need something fast and Latin.
5925 NW 167 ST, Hialeah, FL, 33015 +1-244-691-2574 https://tropicalbeachcafe.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at TROPICAL CAFE
Dairy-Free at TROPICAL CAFE
TROPICAL CAFE in Hialeah has 18 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Thursday: Ropa Vieja, Capricho and Pork Steak. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at TROPICAL CAFE
TROPICAL CAFE in Hialeah has 18 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Thursday: Ropa Vieja, Capricho and Pork Steak. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at TROPICAL CAFE
TROPICAL CAFE in Hialeah has 25 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Breaded Fish Filet, Three Milks and Onion Omelette. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at TROPICAL CAFE
TROPICAL CAFE in Hialeah has 5 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Burger, Flank Steak and Tuna Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at TROPICAL CAFE
TROPICAL CAFE in Hialeah has 5 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Scrambled Eggs with Ham, Flank Steak and T-Bone Steak. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at TROPICAL CAFE
TROPICAL CAFE in Hialeah has 24 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Baby Steak with Two Eggs, Chorizo Omelette and Scrambled Eggs with Ham. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at TROPICAL CAFE
TROPICAL CAFE in Hialeah has 5 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tuna Salad, T-Bone Steak and Salmon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at TROPICAL CAFE
TROPICAL CAFE in Hialeah has 5 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including American Coffee, Blackberry Juice and Lemon Juice. 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 TROPICAL CAFE
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Croquette Sandwich | 63.6 g | 95.9 g |
| Serrano Sandwich | 50.3 g | 90.9 g |
| The Three Meats | 70.1 g | 61.5 g |
| Miami Sandwich | 72.8 g | 60 g |
| Club Sandwich | 49.1 g | 57.3 g |
| Cheese Burger | 58.4 g | 39.5 g |
| Elena Ruth Sandwich | 58.9 g | 32.5 g |
| Burger | 4.4 g | 29.9 g |
| Flank Steak | 0 g | 25.8 g |
| Pork Chops | 130.5 g | 25.5 g |
| Fried Egg Sandwich | 94.8 g | 25.1 g |
| Salmon | 0 g | 24 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Breakfast
Breakfast served from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. All breakfasts come with coffee and French fries.
- Fried Eggs - $8.99: Two fried eggs, served with coffee and French fries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Fried Eggs with Ham - $8.99: Fried eggs with ham, served with coffee and French fries Dietary tags: Low-Carb, South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Fried Eggs with Bacon - $9.99: Fried eggs with bacon, served with coffee and French fries Dietary tags: Low-Carb, South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Fried Eggs with Sausage - $8.99: Fried eggs with sausage, served with coffee and French fries Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Fried or Scrambled Eggs with Turkey - $8.99: Eggs with turkey, served with coffee and French fries Dietary tags: Low-Carb, South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Fried Eggs with Chorizo - $8.99: Fried eggs with chorizo, served with coffee and French fries Dietary tags: Low-Carb, South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Baby Steak with Two Eggs - $13.99: Baby steak with two fried eggs, served with coffee and French fries Dietary tags: Low-Carb, South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch
- The Three Meats - $19.99: 2 eggs, baby steak, bacon, ham, sausage, pancakes, coffee and French fries Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Tropical Breakfast - $15.99: Eggs, sausage, bacon, toast, coffee and French fries Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Scrambled Eggs with Ham - $9.99: Scrambled eggs with ham, served with coffee and French fries Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Scrambled Eggs with Bacon - $10.99: Scrambled eggs with bacon, served with coffee and French fries Dietary tags: Low-Carb, South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Scrambled Eggs with Bacon (Separated) - $11.99: Scrambled eggs with bacon on the side, served with coffee and French fries Dietary tags: Low-Carb, South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Scrambled Eggs with Sausage - $9.99: Scrambled eggs with sausage, served with coffee and French fries Dietary tags: Low-Carb, South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Scrambled Eggs with Turkey - $9.99: Scrambled eggs with turkey, served with coffee and French fries Dietary tags: Low-Carb, South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Scrambled Eggs with Chorizo - $9.99: Scrambled eggs with chorizo, served with coffee and French fries Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Ham Omelette - $10.99: Served with coffee and French fries Dietary tags: Low-Carb, South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Onion Omelette - $10.99: Served with coffee and French fries Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Bacon Omelette - $12.99: Served with coffee and French fries Dietary tags: Low-Carb, South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chorizo Omelette - $10.99: Served with coffee and French fries Dietary tags: Low-Carb, South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Cheese Omelette - $10.99: Served with coffee and French fries Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Turkey Omelette - $12.99: Served with coffee and French fries Dietary tags: Low-Carb, South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Fried Egg Sandwich - $9.99: Bacon or ham, served with coffee and French fries Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Scrambled Egg Whites - $14.99: Served with coffee and French fries Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch
Main Courses
Platters come with two side orders: white rice, black beans, yellow rice, congri, sweet plantains, salad or french fries.
- Grilled Chicken Breast - $13.99: Served with two side orders Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Breaded Chicken Chunks - $15.99: Served with two side orders Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Parmesan - $16.99: Breaded chicken with tomato sauce, ham and cheese. Served with two side orders Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Fajitas - $14.99: Grilled chicken strips with tomato, onions, green peppers and BBQ sauce. Served with two side orders Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sirloin Steak - $17.99: Served with two side orders Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- T-Bone Steak - $27.99: Outside skirt steak. Served with two side orders 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Palomilla Steak - $12.99: Served with two side orders Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Breaded Steak - $14.49: Served with two side orders Available at: dinner, lunch
- Flank Steak - $14.99: Vaca frita. Served with two side orders Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Steak - $13.99: Served with two side orders Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Chops - $13.99: Masas de puerco. Served with two side orders Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roast Pork - $12.99: Served with two side orders Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Fajitas - $12.99: Steak strips with tomato, onions, green peppers and BBQ sauce. Served with two side orders Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Swai Fish Filet - $13.49: Served with two side orders Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Parmesan - $15.99: Breaded snapper filet, tomato sauce, ham and cheese. Served with two side orders Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimps in Garlic Sauce - $19.99: Served with two side orders Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Breaded Shrimps - $19.99: Served with two side orders Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimps in Tomato Sauce - $19.99: Served with two side orders Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Breaded Fish Filet - $14.99: Served with two side orders Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Paella - $20.99: Yellow rice with a variety of seafood (1 person portion) Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon - $20.99: Served with two side orders Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches & Burgers
- Burger - $8.5: Beef, onions, lettuce, tomato, served with French fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Burger - $9.5: Beef, onions, lettuce, tomato, pickles, American cheese, served with French fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cuban Sandwich - $8.99: Cuban bread, ham, pork, pickles, swiss cheese, served with French fries Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey Sandwich - $10.5: Cuban bread, turkey breast, mayo, lettuce, tomato, cheese, served with French fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Sandwich - $9.99: Cuban bread, pork, onions, mojo, served with French fries Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Sandwich - $9.99: Cuban bread, tuna, lettuce, tomato, served with French fries Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Elena Ruth Sandwich - $9.99: Media noche bread, cream cheese, turkey breast, strawberry jelly, served with French fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Miami Sandwich - $10.5: Cuban bread, turkey, ham, lettuce, tomato, swiss cheese, bacon, served with French fries Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Croquette Sandwich - $10.5: Cuban bread, bolo ham, pork, pickles, Swiss cheese, two ham croquettes, served with French fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Club Sandwich - $10.5: American bread, bolo ham, turkey, swiss cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, served with French fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Sandwich - $10.99: Cuban bread, chicken breast, lettuce, onions, tomato, served with French fries Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Roast Sandwich - $8.99: Served with French fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon Sandwich - $9.99: Cuban bread, bacon, lettuce, tomato, served with French fries Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mid-Night Sandwich - $9.99: Medianoche bread, ham, pork, pickles, swiss cheese, served with French fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Serrano Sandwich - $11.99: Cuban bread, serrano ham, pork, pickles, swiss cheese, served with French fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Choripan - $9.99: Cuban bread, Spanish sauteed chorizo, onions, lettuce, tomato, cheese, served with French fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Sandwich - $10.99: Cuban bread, palomilla steak, onions, lettuce, tomato, served with French fries Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Chicken Caesar Salad - $12.99: Romaine lettuce, chicken, caesar dressing Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Salad - $9.99: Tuna over greens Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Regular Salad - $3.99: Lettuce, tomato and onions Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Daily Specials
- Monday: Roasted Chicken - $10.5: Pollo asado Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Monday: Ground Beef - $9.99: Picadillo Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuesday: Beef Stew - $12.99: Carne con papas Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wednesday: Chicken Soup - $4.5: Sopa de pollo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wednesday: Chicken Stew - $12.99: Fricase de pollo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thursday: Ropa Vieja - $14.99: Shredded beef Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Friday: Chicken with Yellow Rice - $10.5: Arroz con pollo, comes with one side order Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Pancakes - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Toast - $1.5: Tostadas Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Add Bacon - $1.99 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
Desserts
- Flan - $3.99: Crème Caramel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Three Milks - $3.99: Tres leches Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Four Milks - $3.99: Cuatro leches Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Rice Pudding - $3.75: Arroz con leche Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Capricho - $3.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Beverages
- Cuban Coffee with Milk - $2.99: Café con leche Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Cortadito - $1.75: Half coffee and half milk
- Cuban Espresso - $1.25: Café cubano
- American Coffee - $1.99: Café americano Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Hot Tea - $1.25: Te caliente
- Hot Chocolate - $3.5: Chocolate caliente
- Colada - $2.25
- Orange Juice - $4.99: Jugo de naranja
- Passion Fruit Juice - $2.99: Jugo de maracuyá Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Blackberry Juice - $2.99: Jugo de Mora Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Lemon Juice - $2.99: Jugo de limón Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Papaya Shake - $3.99
- Mango Shake - $3.99
- Banana Shake - $3.99
- Strawberry Shake - $3.99: Fresa
- Mamey Shake - $3.99
Frequently Asked Questions about TROPICAL CAFE
- Is TROPICAL CAFE dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. TROPICAL CAFE has 18 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Thursday: Ropa Vieja, Capricho and Pork Steak.
- What can I eat at TROPICAL CAFE on a dairy-free diet?
- Thursday: Ropa Vieja, Capricho and Pork Steak carry the dairy-free tag, out of 18 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does TROPICAL CAFE have vegan options?
- Yes. 5 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including American Coffee and Blackberry Juice.
- Is TROPICAL CAFE gluten-free?
- 18 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 TROPICAL CAFE?
- Croquette Sandwich, at roughly 95.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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