Tropical Star Restaurant & Specialty Market

San Diego, CA

Tropical Star Restaurant & Specialty Market does not specifically accommodate vegans, but there are good potential options like the Arepa and Avocado Salad.

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Tostones

Contains garlic sauce, and green plantain. The garlic sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Vale Douro

Contains cornmeal biscuits. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Avocado Salad

Contains avocado, dressing, and greens. The dressing may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Arepa

Contains cornmeal. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Mani Moto

Contains peanuts, and sweet shell. We believe this item is vegan as is.

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Snacks

Latin snacks.

Goya Yuca Chips

Contains cassava chips, and salt. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Bonyurt Crunchy Cocoa

Contains cocoa rice cereal, and yogurt. We don't recommend this item.

Tostón Chips

Contains plantain, and salt. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Goya Plantain Chips

Contains plantain, and salt. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Bites Peanut Butter

Contains peanut butter. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Crickets Plantain Chips

Contains crickets, and plantain chips. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Jumbo Peanut

Contains milk chocolate, and peanuts. We don't recommend this item.

Galletas Maria

Contains milk chocolate. We don't recommend this item.

Samba

Contains chocolate coating, strawberry filling, and wafer bar. We don't recommend this item.

Prestigio Branco

Contains coconut, sweetened condensed milk, and white chocolate. We don't recommend this item.

Prestigio Coconut

Contains chocolate, coconut flakes, and condensed milk. We don't recommend this item.

Sonho de Valsa Cremona

Contains chocolate, crunchy wafer, and hazelnut. We don't recommend this item.

Vale Douro

Contains cornmeal biscuits. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Cocoselle

Contains citrus, seasoned meats, and vegetables. We don't recommend this item.

Bis Branco

Contains white chocolate, and wafer. We don't recommend this item.

Passatempo Chocolate

Contains chocolate-covered biscuits. We don't recommend this item.

Bis Original

Contains milk chocolate, and wafer layers. We don't recommend this item.

Mani Moto

Contains peanuts, and sweet shell. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Pacoquita

Contains ground peanuts, salt, and sugar. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Sanchis Mira Alicante

Contains almonds, honey, and nougat. We don't recommend this item.

Bauducco Chocolate

Contains chocolate cream, and wafer layers. We don't recommend this item.

Baton aoelite

No description available.

Baton Branco

Contains white chocolate. We don't recommend this item.

Baton Crème Morango

Contains chocolate, creamy filling, and strawberry. We don't recommend this item.

Trakinas Morango

Contains chocolate sandwich cookies, and strawberry filling. We don't recommend this item.

Achiras

Contains achira flour. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Milo Drink

Contains chocolate-flavored malted powder, and milk. We don't recommend this item.

Pirucream Chocolate

Contains chocolate, and cream. We don't recommend this item.

Toddynho Drink

Contains chocolate-flavored milk. We don't recommend this item.

Bono Chocolate

Contains chocolate cookies, and chocolate filling. We don't recommend this item.

Jet Chocolate

Contains milk chocolate. We don't recommend this item.

Bonyurt Frosted Cereal

Contains cereal, and creamy yogurt. We don't recommend this item.

Chocoramo

Contains chocolate coating, and golden cake. We don't recommend this item.

Cricri

Contains chocolate, and puffed rice. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Bauducco Strawberry

Contains strawberry cream, and wafer layers. We don't recommend this item.

Paraibuna Bananinha Tradicional

No description available.

Piraque Goiabinha

Contains biscuit, and guava paste. We don't recommend this item.

Talento Morango

Contains milk chocolate, real strawberry, and strawberry cream. We don't recommend this item.

Ovomaltina

Contains milk, and Ovaltine powder. We don't recommend this item.

Nucita Chocolate

Contains cocoa cream, and hazelnut. We don't recommend this item.

Side Orders

Arroz Blanco

Contains white rice. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Porción de Aguacate

Contains avocado. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Arroz Con Gandules

Contains pigeon peas, and seasoned rice. We don't recommend this item.

Arepa

Contains cornmeal. We believe this item is vegan as is.

French Fries

Contains french fries. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Tamal Colombiano

Contains filling, and tamal masa. We don't recommend this item.

Pernil

Contains pork. We don't recommend this item.

Papas Criollas

Contains yellow potatoes. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Habichuelas-Frijoles

Contains black beans, and red beans. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Pastel

Contains filling, and tamale wrapper. We don't recommend this item.

Appetizers

Chorizo Con Arepa

Contains arepa, and chorizo. We don't recommend this item.

Venezuelan Empanada

Contains corn dough. We don't recommend this item.

Tostones

Contains garlic sauce, and green plantain. The garlic sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Arepa Con Queso

Contains cheese, and cornmeal griddle cake. We don't recommend this item.

Salgadinhos

Contains breading, and oil. We don't recommend this item.

Argentinian Empanadas

Contains empanada dough. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, spinach*)[1]. This item may contain dairy.

Colombian Buñuelos

Contains cheese, and batter. We don't recommend this item.

Brazilian Coxinha

Contains breading, and chicken. We don't recommend this item.

Yuca / Cassava

Contains undefined. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Tequeños Venezuelan Cheese Fingers

Contains cheese, and tortilla. We don't recommend this item.

Colombian Empanadas

Contains beef, cornmeal jacket, and potato. We don't recommend this item.

Platano Maduro

Contains fried plantain. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Chicharrón Con Arepa

Contains arepa, and pork rinds. We don't recommend this item.

Pastelillo / Pastéis

Contains pastry. We don't recommend this item.

Papa Relleno

No description available.

Morcilla Con Arepa

Contains black sausage, and cornmeal griddle cake. We don't recommend this item.

Alcapurria

Contains beef, green bananas, and seasoned batter. We don't recommend this item.

Bacalaito

Contains cod fish, and batter. We don't recommend this item.

Salads and Soups

Avocado Salad

Contains avocado, dressing, and greens. The dressing may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Ajiaco Soup

Contains avocado, broth, capers, and chicken. We don't recommend this item.

Sandwiches

Served with your choice of green salad or French fries. Option to add avocado.

Cuban

Contains baguette bread, ham, mayo, mustard, pickles, pork, and Swiss cheese. We don't recommend this item.

Desserts

Flan (Quesillo)

Contains caramel, and vanilla custard. We don't recommend this item.

Alfajore Box

Contains dulce de leche, sandwich cookies, and powdered sugar. We don't recommend this item.

Alfajore

Contains alfajore filling, and alfajore pastry. We don't recommend this item.

Tembleque

Contains coconut custard, and cinnamon. We don't recommend this item.

Combos

Dishes that come with beans have the choice of red or black beans. Option to add avocado. Rice and pigeon peas can be substituted for white rice. Platano maduro can be substituted for tostones.

Chuletas de Cerdo

Contains pork chops, red beans, and white rice. We don't recommend this item.

Bandeja Paisa

Contains beef, egg, red beans, seasoned beef, sweet fried plantains, and white rice. We don't recommend this item.

Ropa Vieja/Pabellón Venezolano

Contains black beans, fried ripe plantains, seasoned shredded beef, and white rice. We don't recommend this item.

Milanesa

Contains breaded beef, and breaded chicken. We don't recommend this item.

Filete de Pescado Paulista

Contains fish fillet, garlic, and lemon. We don't recommend this item.

Arroz Con Pollo

Contains chicken, and rice. We don't recommend this item.

Pastel y Arroz con Gandules

Contains gandules, green bananas, and pork. We don't recommend this item.

Pollo Guisado

Contains chicken, cream, and vegetables. We don't recommend this item.

Mofongo

Contains chicharron, carne frita, and plantains. We don't recommend this item.

Picada Colombiana

Contains chicharró, chorizo, and morcilla. We don't recommend this item.

Pescado Frito - Mojarra

No description available.

Bistec Encebollado

Contains beef, onions, and tomatoes. We don't recommend this item.

Lomo Saltado

Contains beef, cilantro, French fries, onions, and tomatoes. We don't recommend this item.

Pernil De Cerdo Asado

Contains pork. We don't recommend this item.