El Tropico 1 Restaurant

So local restaurant, with the same owners since 24 years ago. This place is here we come eat with the whole family. It's a small location that packs heck flavor. Form their empanadas to their juices everything is made fresh and ready to eat. They have an extensive menu with various dishes from all over the regions of Colombia. Their go to menu is the daily special which comes with a main dish as well as soup. Some examples that we enjoy are -Sancocho de pescado (fish soup) pescado frito arroz ensalada. Fried fish, with rice and salad. Sancocho de costilla de res(slow cooked beef rib soup) carne asada arroz y ensalada seared steak salad and rice. The menu is usually between 12.99 to 17.99Don't skip on the empanadas with the spicy sauce. Delicious. Also try their variety of Colombian drinks for adults and kids.

The best Colombian empanadas!!! My daughter's in-laws introduced us to Colombian food, we have visited many places but there is NO comparison, they make the best empanadas! I have never eating in the restaurant, I've always order to take out... I wish they were in Uber Eats since I live in Orlando. Negron Morales family.

The food is amazing , great portion and the servers are nice . The place is a bit small but still possible to find a seat.

Still the best place to get a bandeja paisa that can feed 2. Still the best empanadas and hot sauce than any place around. Prices have gone up, but this remains as one of my fave home in the wall, local spots to get consistently delicious food in a warm, mom and pop environment.

This lil Colombian restaurant gives me lots of nostalgia that I frequently crave still now as I used to live in the area and been to many times. It's locally owned mom and pop and their cooks must follow specific recipes because still now that flavor that I fein hits just right. For me their food typically exceeds expectations. From their soups, which are the absolute best esp their Sancocho and Chicken soup! You will slurp your way into heaven with it - trust. To their steak in onion ugh the grilled onion with the steak is unmatched. You can't forget their beans, really not much places can get them this authentic. I sometimes feel like a Colombian food fanatic hunter by day! Lol and I wish I knew their recipes, which I've attempted to mimic with much failure.. Also no cap their empanadas are probably the best I've ever had. Kudos to the owners as well as you can see they are passionate about their food and business and it shows. Business is still booming more than a decade later and if you ever happen to have a bad experience I encourage you to speak to the owner he's all about his customers and their experience. If this spot wasn't in the boonies (for me) I would be a frequent patron to this day.. so when I am in the area it's always a must do.

Best colombian food in the city, great service, great food and a very home style like restaurant

I haven't been to this place in years, decided to give it another try. Not sure if I'll be back though, The empanadas are good, but the prices have doubled since the last time I came. We ordered empanadas and paid $21.90 for a bandeja paisa. Way too overpriced!!!

¡Delicioso y como en casa!Mi tía, que vive en Orlando, me recomendó este lugar, y fue una excelente decisión. Quería comer algo casero y este sitio fue perfecto. Pedí un churrasco con guacamole que estaba delicioso, acompañado de un jugo de mora fresco. Todo estaba increíble, con ese sabor auténtico que te hace sentir como en casa. Definitivamente volveré. ¡Una experiencia espectacular!

Really great food and friendly staff! I recommend the sandwhich de bistek. Very tasty and always hits the spot

A perfect little hole in the wall! Amazing staff with the most delicious mango smoothie perfect for a hot summer day. The empanadas are truly great with the spicy sauce/salsa on the side and a generous filling. If you are looking for a delicious home cooked Colombian meal this is the place to go. Can't wait to go back!