Tropical Star Restaurant & Specialty Market

Name: Tropical Star Restaurant & Specialty Market
Address: 6163 Balboa Ave, San Diego, California, 92111, US
Telephone: (858) 874-7827
Price range: $
Rating: 4.50

Latin American restaurant, Argentinian restaurant, Brazilian restaurant, Caribbean restaurant, Colombian restaurant, Cuban restaurant, Dominican restaurant, Peruvian restaurant, Puerto Rican restaurant

At Tropical Star Restaurant & Specialty Market in Balboa Crest, experience a vibrant journey through Latin American cuisine. This cozy gem offers a delightful mix of Argentinian, Brazilian, and Caribbean dishes, attracting families and tourists alike with its fast service and warm atmosphere. While some diners noted the food could be better cooked at times, many rave about the authentic flavors and friendly service. With convenient options for takeout and outdoor seating, it’s perfect for a quick lunch or a family dinner. Don’t forget to explore the market for an array of Latin ingredients!

Contact Info

Location: 6163 Balboa Ave, San Diego, CA 92111
Located in: Balboa Crest
Phone: (858) 874-7827
Price range: $

Tropical Star Restaurant & Specialty Market

Opening hours

Monday: 11 am-7 pm
Tuesday: 11 am-7 pm
Wednesday: 11 am-7 pm
Thursday: 11 am-7 pm
Friday: 11 am-7:30 pm
Saturday: 11 am-7:30 pm
Sunday: 12-5 pm

Other Business Hours

Kitchen

Monday: 11 am-7 pm
Tuesday: 11 am-7 pm
Wednesday: 11 am-7 pm
Thursday: 11 am-7 pm
Friday: 11 am-7:30 pm
Saturday: 11 am-7:30 pm
Sunday: 11 am-4:30 pm

Services

Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Assistive hearing loop

Identifies as Latino-owned
Identifies as veteran-owned

Outdoor seating
Kerbside pickup
Delivery
Takeaway
Dine-in

Fast service

Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining

Alcohol
Beer
Coffee
Comfort food
Healthy options
Quick bite
Small plates
Vegetarian options
Wine

Lunch
Dinner
Catering
Counter service
Dessert
Seating

Bar on site
Gender-neutral toilets
Toilets
Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi

Casual
Cosy

Family friendly
Groups
Tourists

Accepts reservations

Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards

Good for kids
High chairs
Kids' menu

Free parking lot
Plenty of parking

Food & drink

Vibe

Bandeja paisa

Lomo saltado

By owner

Street View

Menus and Prices

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Menu 2

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Menu 3

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Menu 4

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Menu 5

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Reviews

Food taste very good just not cooked all the way or the right way.
The fried pork aren’t really fried all the way how they usually are cooked and the mofongo had hard plantain little pieces in it which probably meant they didn’t smashed it all the way but it all tasted good.
Also the mayo ketchup wasn’t really mixed in all the way it had more ketchup then mayo and just ruined the taste of what I was eating. Not really hate to the restaurant just need some fixes.
Overall 7/10

Absolutely delicious.
Besides having every single food item in the grocery section you could ever want, we had a catered birthday party, and it was just so family-oriented, the food was delicious, and the atmosphere was fantastic.
It was such a wonderful evening! Thanks for making Christina's birthday such a special day!

I lived in Puerto Pico.
The food rivaled PR restaurants hands down.
I ate the chuletas y arroz con pollo y habichuelas.
Delicious 😋!