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Appetizers

Alcapurrias
$5.00
Ground yuca or green banana stuffed with ground beef.
Alitas de Pollo
$8.00
6 pieces. Our marinated chicken wings. Choice of plain, mild, hot, Jamaican jerk or mango habanero.
Pinchos
$6.00
Caribbean kabobs painted with BBQ sauce and a slice of bread. Choice of chicken or pork.
Camarones Empanados
$7.00
6 pieces. Our tasty breaded shrimp, fried to perfection.
Tostones Rellenos
$12.00
Green plantains stuffed with shrimp or pernil.
Cantina Tacos
$7.50
3 pieces. Corn tortilla topped with cilantro, onions and avocado chimichurri sauce. Choice of pernil or grilled chicken.
Papa Rellena
$5.00
Deep fried potato ball stuffed with ground beef.
Empanadas
$6.00
2 pieces. Chicken, beef and cheese, guava and cheese or shrimp.
Picadera Rincon
$17.00
Fried salami, fried cheese, carne frita, chicharron de pollo, tostones and yuca fries.

Soup & Salads

Ensalada de Lechuga y Tomate
$3.50
Lettuce and tomato salad.
Ensalada de la Casa
$7.00
Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, onions, olives and avocado. Add chicken for an additional charge.
Ensalada de Mariscos
$20.00
Our ceviche style seafood salad with your choice of shrimp, octopus, or conch. Mix all 3 for an additional charge.
Asopao de Pollo
$14.50
Homemade chicken and rice soup, made to order.
Asopao de Camarones
$19.50
Shrimp and rice soup.
Sopa de Mariscos
$27.00
Seafood soup with shrimp, octopus, conch, tilapia and mussels, made to order.

Lunch

Lunch Chuleta Freta
$8.99
Fried pork chop.
Lunch Pollo Guisado
$8.99
Caribbean stewed chicken.
Lunch Pollo a la Parrilla
$8.99
Our marinated chicken, grilled to perfection.
Lunch Carne Frita
$8.99
Marinated pork chunks, deep fried until crunchy.
Lunch Pernil Al Horno
$8.99
Our marinated pork shoulder, roasted to perfection.
Lunch Chicharron de Pollo
$8.99
Marinated chicken chunk, deed fried until golden brown.

Dinner

Dinner Pernil Al Horno
$15.50
Our marinated pork shoulder, roasted to perfection.
Dinner Bistec Encebollado
$18.00
Marinated steak smothered in onions.
Dinner Camarones
$16.50
Shrimp cooked to your liking. A la criolla, al ajillo, fried or steamed.
Dinner Pollo Guisado
$16.50
Caribbean stewed chicken.
Dinner Chuletasfretas
$16.50
Fried pork chops.
Dinner Tilapia Ajillo
$16.00
Tilapia fillet cooked in a garlic butter sauce.
Dinner Carne Frita
$15.50
Marinated pork chunks, deep fried until crunchy.
Dinner Chicharron de Pollo
$15.50
Marinated chicken chunks, deep fried until golden brown.
Dinner Mofongo con Mariscos
$22.00
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
$15.50
Our marinated chicken, grilled to perfection.

Especialidades de la Casa

Chuleta Can Can
$21.00
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
$21.00
A 10 oz. churrasco steak with our chimichurri sauce.
Mar y Tierra a la Criolla
$30.00
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
$30.00
Grilled 10 oz., churrasco steak and shrimp in our Caribbean seasoning, topped with our chimichurri sauce.
Rincon Special
$35.00
Shrimp and lobster tail in a criolla cream sauce, accompanied with our 10 oz. grilled churrasco steak makes for a special combination.

Sandwiches

Bistec Sandwich
$11.00
Marinated steak with lettuce, tomatoes and onions. Choice of french fries, tostones or maduros.
Tripleta Sandwich
$12.50
Roast pork, ham, pastrami, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and mustard, Choice of french fries, tostones or maduros.
Pastrami Sandwich
$11.00
Pastrami, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and mayoketchup. Choice of french fries, tostones or maduros.
Pernil Sandwich
$11.00
Roast pork seasoned with out mojo sauce, cheese. mayoketchup, lettuce and tomatoes. Choice of french fries, tostones or maduros.
Cuban Sandwich
$11.00
Roasted pork, ham, cheese, mustard and pickles. Choice of french fries, tostones or maduros.
Jibarito Sandwich
$13.00
Marinated steak or pernil, onions lettuce, mayoketchup, and tomato on plantain bread. Choice of ripe or green plantain.
Hamon, Queso y Huevo Sandwich
$9.00
Ham, egg and American cheese and mayoketchup. Choice of french fries, tostones or maduros.

Kids Menu

Kids Chicken Tenders
$6.00
Kids Chicharron de Pollo
$6.00
Kids Chicken Nuggets
$6.00
Kids Pernil
$6.00
Kids Empanada
$6.00
Beef, chicken or pizza.
Kids Ham & Cheese Sandwich
$6.00

Sides

White Rice
$2.00
Yellow Rice
$3.00
Beans
$2.00
Red or black.
Yuca
$3.00
Your choice of plain or fried or Al ajillo or a la criolla for an additional charge.
Arroz Mamposteao
$4.00
Our rice and beans mixed into 1, accompanied with ham, maduros and other ingredients. Delicious Puerto Rican dish!!
Maduros
$2.50
Fried sweet plantain.
Pastelon
$8.00
The Caribbean version of Sheppard's pie. Maduros stuffed with ground beef and covered with cheese.
Extra Chimichurri Sauce
$0.50
Tostones
$2.50
Fried green plantain.
Pasteles
$5.00
Ground banana stuffed with stewed pork, and boiled in a banana leaf for flavor.
Mofongo
$8.00
Plantain or yuca. Trifongo for an additional charge.
Avocado
$2.50
Seasoned Fries
$2.50

Desserts

Flan
$4.50
Caribbean custard dessert. Your choice of vanilla, cheese or cococnut.
Tres Leches Cake
$4.50
A delicious sponge cake soaked in 3 different kinds of milk.
Guava & cheese Empanadas
$4.00
3 pieces. Empanadas stuffed with guava jelly and mozzarella cheese.

Kids Beverages

Kids Juice
$1.50

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Fountain Soda
$2.00
Coke products.
Malta
$2.50
Bottled Soda
$2.50
Natural Juices
$2.50
Bottled Water
$1.25
Canned Soda
$1.25

At El Rincon Tropical, the menu offers a vibrant and diverse selection of dishes that capture the essence of Caribbean flavors. As an enthusiast of bold and savory meals, I can say that the appetizers alone will transport you straight to tropical paradise. The Alcapurrias, stuffed with seasoned meats and fried to crispy perfection, are an ideal start. The Alitas de Pollo (chicken wings) are another must-try, bursting with flavor. If you're a fan of seafood, the Pinchos Camarones (shrimp skewers) and Tostones Rellenos (fried plantains filled with delicious fillings) will have your taste buds dancing.

For those craving something light yet satisfying, the Ensalada de Lechuga y Tomate (lettuce and tomato salad) or the Ensalada de la Casa (house salad) are fresh and crisp options. If you're in the mood for a hearty soup, the Asopao de Pollo (chicken stew) or Asopao de Camarones (shrimp stew) are rich and comforting, perfect for any occasion.

Lunch at El Rincon Tropical offers a variety of flavorsome options such as the Pollo Guisado (stewed chicken), Carne Frita (fried beef), or the Pernil Al Horno (roast pork). These dishes are sure to fill you up with a delicious balance of flavors. For dinner, the Bistec Encebollado (steak with onions) and Camarones (shrimp) are standout choices for a satisfying and indulgent meal.

The house specialties are nothing short of extraordinary, with the Chuleta Can Can (pork chop) and Churrasco (grilled steak) offering a taste of the region's best. The Mar y Tierra a la Criolla (seafood and meat creole-style) is a hearty, flavorful dish that combines the best of both worlds.

No meal is complete without a treat, and El Rincon Tropical’s desserts, like the creamy Flan or the decadent Tres Leches Cake, are perfect for satisfying any sweet tooth.

Whether you're looking for a savory meal or something sweet to finish, El Rincon Tropical’s menu guarantees a memorable dining experience.

El Rincon Tropical

El Rincon Tropical, a Puerto Rican restaurant located at 4300 Holland Rd in Virginia Beach, VA, offers a variety of delicious dishes with vegetarian options. Enjoy their authentic Alcapurrias, Alitas de Pollo, and Camarones Empanados. Their Ensalada de Mariscos and Aso... are perfect for seafood lovers. For lunch, try the Chuleta Freta or Pernil Al Horno. Customers praise their friendly service and spacious ambiance. Don't miss the live music nights for a true taste of the Caribbean.

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