Tropical Star Restaurant & Specialty Market Menu

At Tropical Star Restaurant & Specialty Market Menu, you’re in for a delightful experience full of vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients. Located at 6163 Balboa Ave, San Diego, CA, this spot brings a mix of tropical tastes, making every dish feel like a little vacation. Whether you’re in the mood for a hearty meal or a quick bite, there’s something for everyone. From savory seafood to sizzling grilled meats, the variety is sure to satisfy any craving.

The menu features a unique blend of tropical spices, fresh produce, and locally sourced ingredients, all crafted into mouthwatering dishes that bring the best of the islands right to your plate. Don’t forget to check out their specialty market, where you can find fresh produce, seasonings, and other goodies to take home.

Every visit offers a chance to discover new favorites or indulge in familiar classics, all served with a warm, welcoming touch. Whether you're a regular or a first-timer, the Tropical Star Restaurant & Specialty Market Menu promises a dining experience you won’t forget.

Snacks

Yokitos Queijo
US$2.59
Goya Yuca Chips
US$4.49
Pirucream Chocolate
US$10.59
Toston Chips
US$3.49
Baton Crème Morango
US$0.99
Passatempo Chocolate
US$2.69
Bauducco Strawberry
US$2.59
Baton Aoleite
US$0.99
Frutabella Bananinha Traditional
US$1.19
Bis Branco
US$4.59
Piraque Goiabinha
US$3.29
Bonyurt Crunchy Cocoa
US$3.29
Chokito
US$2.09
Prestigio Branco
US$1.79
Galletas Maria
US$1.79
Bonyurt Frosted Cereal
US$3.29
Pacoquita
US$0.49
Milo Drink
US$3.59
Lollo Chocolate
US$1.99
Crickets Plantain Chips
US$2.79
Paraibuna Bananinha No Sugar
US$2.09
Toddynho Drink
US$2.99
Bono Chocolate
US$2.69
Mani Moto
US$1.19
Gomets
US$0.79
Vovozinha
US$3.99
Baton Branco
US$0.99
Talento Avelas
US$4.49
Carre Chocolate Hazelnuts
US$4.79
Cocoselle
US$1.19
Bites Peanut Butter
US$2.09
Fandangos Assado
US$2.29
Trakinas Morango
US$2.69
Talento Morango
US$4.49
Ovomaltina
US$14.59
Yuca Ball Sweet
US$3.99
Plantain Stips
US$3.49
Jumbo Peanut
US$2.19
Yuca Ball Salty
US$3.99
Sanchis Mira Alicante
US$7.59
Sweet Plantain Chips
US$3.49
Nucita Chocolate
US$4.19
Chocoramo
US$2.39
Bis Original
US$4.59
Prestigio Coconut
US$1.79
Bauducco Chocolate
US$2.59
Cricri
US$1.59
Sonho De Valsa Cremona
US$1.79
Samba
US$2.39
Vale Douro
US$3.49
Paraibuna Bananinha Traditional
US$1.59
Achiras
US$1.69
Jet Chocolate
US$0.89
Goya Plantain Chips
US$4.49

Salads and Soups

Avocado Salad
US$13.19
Ajiaco Soup( Weekend Only)
Colombian style chicken soup served with a side of rice garnished with avocado and capers.
US$21.59

Appetizers

Bacalaito
Cod fish fritters fried to a golden brown.
US$7.59
Pastelillo / Pastéis
Deep-fried turnover filled with your choice of beef, chicken or cheese.
US$5.99
Tostones
Green plantain cut in thick slices, dipped in garlic sauce, and fried to create a crispy coating.
US$7.59
Venezuelan Empanada
Made with crispy corn dough and comes in Pabellon, beef and cheese.
US$7.99
Colombian Empanadas (2)
Colombian creation of mildly seasoned potato and beef in a lightly browned cornmeal jacket. Served with ají (home made mild salsa).
US$6.39
Morcilla Con Arepa
Colombian black sausage served with a cornmeal griddle cake.
US$9.19
Yuca / Cassava
Boiled or fried, yucca root has a refreshing potato-like taste. Served in bite-sized pieces.
US$7.19
Chorizo Con Arepa
Colombian sausage served with a cornmeal griddle cake.
US$9.19
Brazilian Coxinha
Brazilian delicacy filled with shredded chicken in a breaded dough and lightly fried.
US$6.39
Platano Maduro
Naturally sweet ripe fried plantain. Also makes a great dessert.
US$5.99
Salgadinhos 6un
Filled with shedded chicken or cheese in a breaded dough and lightly fried
US$9.59
Chicharrón Con Arepa
Homemade pork rinds served with a cornmeal griddle cake.
US$9.19
Argentinian Empanadas (1)
Deep-fried turnovers filled with your choice of chicken, beef, or spinach. Served with chimichurri sauce.
US$5.99
Papa Rellena
Potato puff, crisp on the outside and soft on the inside, filled with seasoned beef.
US$6.39
Alcapurria
Tasty croquette made of grated green bananas, filled with seasoned beef. A Puerto Rican favorite.
US$7.59
Tequeños Venezuelan Cheese Fingers
Cheese fingers
US$2.69
Arepa Con Queso
Cornmeal griddle cake filled with cheese.
US$7.19
Colombian Buñuelos Traditional Round Cheese Fritters
Traditional round cheese fritters.
US$2.79

Combos

12. Lomo Saltado
Peruvian delight. Strips of beef sautéed with fresh tomatoes, onions, cilantro and French fries. Served with white rice.
US$23.99
10. Pescado Frito - Mojarra
Whole fried porgie fish served with salad, tostones, and fried yucca.
US$29.99
14. Picada Colombiana
Colombian country plate. A combination plate of Colombian chorizo, morcilla / black sausage, chicharrón / pork rinds, patacones / fried green plantains, papas criollas / yellow potatoes, yuca frita / fried yucca, y arepa / cornmeal griddle cake.
US$29.99
3. Chuletas De Cerdo (2)
2 center-cut pork chops served with white rice and red beans. Additional pork chop with this combo for an additional charge.
US$23.99
1. Arroz Con Pollo
Tender pieces of chicken cooked with rice. Served with red beans and green salad.
US$23.29
2. Pollo Guisado
Caribbean-style chicken fricassee served with white rice and red beans.
US$23.29
6. Pastel Y Arroz Con Gandules
Puerto Rican delight created with seasoned pork and grated green bananas boiled tamale-style in a banana leaf. Served with rice and pigeon peas and green salad.
US$22.79
13. Milanesa
Breaded beef, chicken , served with rice, beans, green salad and sweet ripe plantains.
US$23.99
7. Filete De Pescado Paulista
Brazilian-style fish fillet seasoned with lemon and garlic. Served with white rice and black beans.
US$22.79
8. Ropa Vieja/ Pabellon Venezolano
Seasoned shredded beef, white rice, black beans, fried ripe plantains, and your choice of salad or arepa.
US$23.99
9. Bistec Encebollado
Tender beef topped with sautéed onions and tomatoes, accompanied by rice and red beans.
US$23.99
11. Bandeja Paisa
Colombian combination plate of seasoned beef, white rice, fried egg, red beans, sweet fried plantains, chicharrón, Colombian chorizo, a cornmeal griddle cake and avocado.
US$29.99
4. Mofongo
Traditional Puerto Rican dish of mashed fried plantains with fresh chicharron, or carne frita or shrimp.
US$22.79
5. Pernil De Cerdo Asado
Sliced roast pork served with white rice, red beans, fried sweet plantains.
US$23.99

Tropical Fruit Shakes / Batidos De Frutas Tropicales

Lulo Or Naranjilla
US$7.29
Mora
Blackberry.
US$7.29
Morir Soñando
US$7.29
Tamarindo
Tamarind.
US$7.29
Guayaba
Guava.
US$7.29
Maracuya Or Parcha
Passion fruit.
US$7.29
Mango
US$7.29
Guanábana
Soursop.
US$7.29
Tomate De Arbol
US$7.29

Desserts

Alfajore Box
US$12.19
Flan (Quesillo)
Vanilla custard with caramel bottom.
US$5.59
Tembleque
Coconut custard, dusted with cinnamon.
US$4.79
Alfajore 1pc
Traditional Peruvian Alfajore
US$2.69

Side Orders

Porcion De Aguacate
Slices of avocado.
US$4.20
Habichuelas-Frijoles
Red or black beans.
US$4.79
Arroz Blanco
Steamed white rice.
US$4.79
Arroz Con Gandules
Seasoned rice with pigeon peas.
US$6.59
Papas Criollas
Colombian yellow potatoes.
US$7.19
Pastel (Es)
Puerto Rican tamale. Call restaurant to confirm before placing order
US$9.19
Tamal Colombiano(Frozen Only)
Colombian tamal.
US$12.29
French Fries
Papitas a la francesa.
US$4.59
Arepa
Cornmeal griddle cake.
US$3.00
Pernil
Slices of roast pork.
US$13.29

Sandwiches

Cuban
Slices of roast pork and ham topped with Swiss cheese, pickles, mustard, and mayo, served on baguette bread and pressed hot.
US$16.79

Beverages

Avena Helada
US$2.79
Goya Soda
US$3.79
Bottled Water
US$1.50
Maltas
India, hatuay, goya, pony Malta.
US$4.19
Imported Sodas
Colombiana, manzana, bretaña.
US$3.79
Domestic Sodas
Coke, pepsi, 7up.
US$3.29
Coffee
Café con leche.
US$5.19
Ready to order? Kerbside pickup, delivery and dine-in are all available.