El Rincon Tropical Menu
El Rincon Tropical, located in Virginia Beach, offers a taste of the Caribbean with a diverse menu featuring authentic dishes. From Alcapurrias to Pinchos and Camarones Empanados, the appetizers showcase the bold flavors of the region. The soups and salads feature fresh ingredients like ceviche seafood and homemade chicken soup. Lunch options like Chuleta Freta and Pollo a la Parrilla provide satisfying meals for any time of day. The reviews mention the excellent quality of the food, the friendly staff, and the lively atmosphere complete with music and dancing. With a variety of options for vegetarians and meat-lovers alike, El Rincon Tropical is a must-visit spot for those craving Caribbean cuisine in Virginia Beach.
Appetizers
Alcapurrias
Ground yuca or green banana stuffed with ground beef.
Alitas de Pollo
6 pieces. Our marinated chicken wings. Choice of plain, mild, hot, Jamaican jerk or mango habanero.
Pinchos
Caribbean kabobs painted with BBQ sauce and a slice of bread. Choice of chicken or pork.
Camarones Empanados
6 pieces. Our tasty breaded shrimp, fried to perfection.
Tostones Rellenos
Green plantains stuffed with shrimp or pernil.
Cantina Tacos
3 pieces. Corn tortilla topped with cilantro, onions and avocado chimichurri sauce. Choice of pernil or grilled chicken.
Papa Rellena
Deep fried potato ball stuffed with ground beef.
Empanadas
2 pieces. Chicken, beef and cheese, guava and cheese or shrimp.
Picadera Rincon
Fried salami, fried cheese, carne frita, chicharron de pollo, tostones and yuca fries.
Ensalada de Lechuga y Tomate
Lettuce and tomato salad.
Ensalada de la Casa
Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, onions, olives and avocado. Add chicken for an additional charge.
Ensalada de Mariscos
Our ceviche style seafood salad with your choice of shrimp, octopus, or conch. Mix all 3 for an additional charge.
Asopao de Pollo
Homemade chicken and rice soup, made to order.
Asopao de Camarones
Shrimp and rice soup.
Sopa de Mariscos
Seafood soup with shrimp, octopus, conch, tilapia and mussels, made to order.
Soup & Salads
Lunch
Lunch Chuleta Freta
Fried pork chop.
Lunch Pollo Guisado
Caribbean stewed chicken.
Lunch Pollo a la Parrilla
Our marinated chicken, grilled to perfection.
Lunch Carne Frita
Marinated pork chunks, deep fried until crunchy.
Lunch Pernil Al Horno
Our marinated pork shoulder, roasted to perfection.
Lunch Chicharron de Pollo
Marinated chicken chunk, deed fried until golden brown.
Dinner Pernil Al Horno
Our marinated pork shoulder, roasted to perfection.
Dinner Bistec Encebollado
Marinated steak smothered in onions.
Dinner Camarones
Shrimp cooked to your liking. A la criolla, al ajillo, fried or steamed.
Dinner Pollo Guisado
Caribbean stewed chicken.
Dinner Chuletasfretas
Fried pork chops.
Dinner Tilapia Ajillo
Tilapia fillet cooked in a garlic butter sauce.
Dinner Carne Frita
Marinated pork chunks, deep fried until crunchy.
Dinner Chicharron de Pollo
Marinated chicken chunks, deep fried until golden brown.
Dinner Mofongo con Mariscos
Your choice of smashed plantain or yuca with your choice of shrimp, octopus, or conch. Mix all 3 for an additional charge.
Dinner Pollo a la Parilla
Our marinated chicken, grilled to perfection.
Dinner
Especialidades de la Casa
Chuleta Can Can
A specila cut pork chop originated in Guayanilla, Puerto Rico. The loin, rib meat, fat and crunchy skin (chicharron), along with our special Rincon rub put this chop in another level.
Churrasco
A 10 oz. churrasco steak with our chimichurri sauce.
Mar y Tierra a la Criolla
Our version of surf and turf. A 10 oz. churrasco steak and jumbo shrimp in our a la criolla sauce.
Mar y Tierra a la Parilla
Grilled 10 oz., churrasco steak and shrimp in our Caribbean seasoning, topped with our chimichurri sauce.
Rincon Special
Shrimp and lobster tail in a criolla cream sauce, accompanied with our 10 oz. grilled churrasco steak makes for a special combination.
Bistec Sandwich
Marinated steak with lettuce, tomatoes and onions. Choice of french fries, tostones or maduros.
Tripleta Sandwich
Roast pork, ham, pastrami, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and mustard, Choice of french fries, tostones or maduros.
Pastrami Sandwich
Pastrami, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and mayoketchup. Choice of french fries, tostones or maduros.
Pernil Sandwich
Roast pork seasoned with out mojo sauce, cheese. mayoketchup, lettuce and tomatoes. Choice of french fries, tostones or maduros.
Cuban Sandwich
Roasted pork, ham, cheese, mustard and pickles. Choice of french fries, tostones or maduros.
Jibarito Sandwich
Marinated steak or pernil, onions lettuce, mayoketchup, and tomato on plantain bread. Choice of ripe or green plantain.
Hamon, Queso y Huevo Sandwich
Ham, egg and American cheese and mayoketchup. Choice of french fries, tostones or maduros.
Sandwiches
Kids Menu
Kids Chicken Tenders
Kids Chicharron de Pollo
Kids Chicken Nuggets
Kids Pernil
Kids Empanada
Beef, chicken or pizza.
Kids Ham & Cheese Sandwich
White Rice
Yellow Rice
Beans
Red or black.
Yuca
Your choice of plain or fried or Al ajillo or a la criolla for an additional charge.
Arroz Mamposteao
Our rice and beans mixed into 1, accompanied with ham, maduros and other ingredients. Delicious Puerto Rican dish!!
Maduros
Fried sweet plantain.
Pastelon
The Caribbean version of Sheppard's pie. Maduros stuffed with ground beef and covered with cheese.
Extra Chimichurri Sauce
Tostones
Fried green plantain.
Pasteles
Ground banana stuffed with stewed pork, and boiled in a banana leaf for flavor.
Mofongo
Plantain or yuca. Trifongo for an additional charge.
Avocado
Seasoned Fries
Sides
Desserts
Flan
Caribbean custard dessert. Your choice of vanilla, cheese or cococnut.
Tres Leches Cake
A delicious sponge cake soaked in 3 different kinds of milk.
Guava & cheese Empanadas
3 pieces. Empanadas stuffed with guava jelly and mozzarella cheese.
Kids Juice
Kids Beverages
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Fountain Soda
Coke products.
