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Tropical Sensation Restaurant

Tropical Sensation Restaurant

 
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Tropical Sensation Restaurant

Tropical Sensation Restaurant

953 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10025 This Dominican restaurant will satisfy all of your cravings for authentic Latin cuisine. You don't need to wait for your next vacation to enjoy a taste of the Caribbean!
 

Ordering Hours
Sunday10 AM - 9:30 PM
Monday10 AM - 9:30 PM
Tuesday10 AM - 9:30 PM
Wednesday10 AM - 9:30 PM
Thursday10 AM - 5 PM
Friday10 AM - 9:30 PM
Saturday10 AM - 9:30 PM

Most Popular  

Pernil Asado
Slow roasted pork shoulder.
$19.00
Bistec Encebollado
Seared thin cut steak with caramelized onions.
$19.00
Carne de Res Guisada Lunch Special
Stewed beef. Served with rice (white or yellow), and beans (red or black).
$13.00
Papaya Shake
$6.00
Salmon Glaciado
Pan seared salmon filet with a honey mustard glaze. Served with broccoli mashed potatoes.
$24.00
Pernil Lunch Special
Roast pork.
$13.00

Breakfast Specials  

Desayuno Latino (Small)
Mangu (mashed plantain puree) served with (1) egg, (1) slice of salami, (1) slice of fried cheese, and pickled onions.
$11.00
Desayuno Latino (Large)
Mangu (mashed plantain puree) served with (2) eggs, (2) slices of salami, (2) slices of fried cheese, and pickled onions.
$13.00

Lunch Specials  

1/4 Roasted Chicken Lunch Special
Served with rice (white or yellow), and beans (red or black).
$11.00
Pollo Guisado Lunch Special
Stewed chicken. Served with rice (white or yellow), and beans (red or black).
$13.00
Carne de Res Guisada Lunch Special
Stewed beef. Served with rice (white or yellow), and beans (red or black).
$13.00
Pernil Lunch Special
Roast pork.
$13.00
Bacalao Lunch Special
Codfish stewed in onions, peppers and tomatoes.
$13.00
Costillas a la BBQ Lunch Special
BBQ spare ribs.
$13.00
Chivo Guisado Lunch Special
Stewed goat.
$13.00

Aperitivos  

Appetizers.

Mariquitas
Thin plantain chips served with our fresh pico de gallo.
$8.00
Croquetas de Pollo
Delicious chicken croquettes.
$8.00
Tostones Rellenos
Three mini plantain cups with sauteed shrimp in creole sauce.
$15.00
Calamares A La Molinara
Crispy calamari served with marinara sauce.
$13.00
Empanaditas
Assortment of crispy mini turnovers 2 beef, 2 chicken, and 2 cheese.
$10.00
Alitas de Pollo
Tasty chicken wings with our signature guava BBQ sauce. Served mild or spicy with blue cheese.
$10.00
Palitos de Queso
Mozzarella sticks served with marinara sauce.
$9.00
Guacamole Sensational
Fresh made to order guacamole served with plantain and tortilla chips.
$12.00
3 Mofonguitos de Ropa Vieja
Three mini plantain cups with shredded steak.
$17.00

Sopas  

Soups.

Sopa De Pollo
Home-style chicken noodle soup with potatoes and carrots.
$7.00
Sancocho
Traditional Spanish soup, cassava, plantains, beef and hen.
$8.00
Mondongo
Rich and thick beef tripe soup.
$10.00
Asopado de Camarones
Large. Hearty rice soup with jumbo shrimp.
$25.00
Sopa de Mariscos
Large. Savory soup made with jumbo shrimp, clams and calamari.
$28.00

Ensaladas  

Salads. Add grilled chicken or grilled shrimp for an additional charge.

Ensalada Verde
Lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers.
$7.50
Ensalada con Aguacate
Delicious ripe avocado, lettuce and tomatoes.
$8.75
Ensalada Tropical
Mixed greens, cabbage, tomatoes, avocado, mango, pineapple, corn, onions, cucumbers and carrots. Seasoned with our tropical vinaigrette.
$9.00
Ensalada Caesar
Caesar salad made with romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese, croutons and Caesar dressing.
$8.75

Signature Dishes  

No side orders.

Camarofongo
Mashed fried plantain dome surrounded by jumbo shrimp in a garlic sauce.
$22.00
Ropa Vieja sobre YucaFongo
Slow cooked shredded skirt steak in a rich savory sauce with yellow and red peppers surroundings a yucafongo.
$27.00
Picadera de Cerdo, Res y Pollo
Fried chicken chunks along with fried beef and pork strips. Served with tostones. Perfect dish to share.
$35.00
Paella Caribena
Golden yellow rice mixed with succulent lobster, shrimp, crab, calamari, clams and mussels.
$40.00

Emparedados  

Sandwiches. Add cheese and fries for an additional charge.

Bistec Sandwich
Sauteed steak sandwich with caramelized onions, lettuce and tomatoes.
$13.00
Pechuga De Pollo Sandwich
Grilled chicken sandwich served with lettuce and tomatoes.
$12.00
Sandwich De Pernil
Roast pork sandwich with lettuce and tomatoes.
$11.00
Jamon y Queso Sandwich
Ham and melted cheese toasted on a hero.
$7.00
Cubano Sandwich
Delicious roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese and pickles.
$12.00
Burger Capitaleno
Grilled cheese-burger served with grilled onions, lettuce, tomatoes, and fries.
$14.00

Pastas  

Spaghetti. No side orders.

Lasagna Tropical
Delicious caribbean style lasagna.
$17.00
Pollo Parmigiana
Chicken parmigiana served over pasta.
$18.00
Berenjena Parmigiana
Breaded eggplant covered in mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce. Served with pasta.
$16.00
Camarones Tropical
Breaded shrimp, smothered in marinara sauce, covered with mozzarella cheese and served with pasta.
$22.00

Arroces  

Rice dishes. No side orders.

Locrio De Longaniza
Golden yellow rice made with Spanish sausage.
$17.00
Arroz Con Pollo
Homestyle chicken in yellow rice.
$17.00
Locrio De Calamares
Long grain rice cooked with chopped squid in ink sauce.
$16.00
Locrio De Camarones
Jumbo shrimp in yellow rice.
$25.00

Parrilla  

From the grill. Served with one side order.

Churrasco Criollo
Long cut skirt steak with chimichurri sauce. Served with yuca sanfaina.
$38.00
Rib Eye
12oz.
$33.00
Chuletas A La Parrilla
Two juicy pork chops perfectly grilled.
$19.00
Costillotas A La Barbacoa
BBQ spare ribs grilled and glazed with our signature guava BBQ sauce.
$19.00
Pechuga Al Fogon
Chicken breast grilled and served with our fresh mango pina salsa.
$20.00
Bistec A La Parrilla
Thin cut grilled steak.
$20.00

Pollo  

Chicken. Served with one side order.

Chicharron De Pollo
Irresistible pieces of bone in fried chicken.
$17.00
Chicharron De Pollo Sin Huesos
Irresistible pieces of boneless fried chicken.
$19.00
Pechuguines Tropicales
Crisp chicken breast smothered with our marinara sauce and covered by a layer of mozzarella cheese.
$20.00
Medio Pollo A La Brasa
Slow roasted half chicken.
$15.00
Filetillo De Pollo
Perfectly seasoned chicken breast strips sauteed with peppers and onions.
$19.00
Bistec De Pollo
Sauteed chicken breast with caramelized onions.
$19.00
Pollo Al Champinon
Tender chicken breast topped with savory mushroom sauce.
$19.00

Carnes  

Beef. Served with one side order.

Bistec Encebollado
Seared thin cut steak with caramelized onions.
$19.00
Masitas De Res
Fried boneless steak stips.
$19.00
Filetillo De Res
Sauteed steak strips with peppers and onions.
$19.00

Cerdo  

Pork. Served with one side order.

Chuletas de Cerdo Frita
Two juicy fried pork chops. Served with mampotiao. Mixture of white rice, red beans, bits of ham and sweet plantains.
$19.00
Pernil Asado
Slow roasted pork shoulder.
$19.00
Masitas De Cerdo
Boneless fried pork strips.
$19.00
Chuletas A La Criolla
Pork chops smothered in a rustic onions, peppers and tomato sauce.
$19.00

Guisados  

Stews. Served with one side order.

Pollo Guisado
Stewed chicken in a hearty tomato sauce.
$18.00
Res Guisada
Stewed beef with potatoes and carrots.
$19.00
Chivo Guisado
Stewed goat meat.
$19.00
Bacalao
Delicate and tender stewed codfish.
$19.00

Mofongos  

Traditional Caribbean dish of mashed fried green plantains or yucca (cassava), with garlic and olive oil and your choice of stuffing. No side order.

Chicharron Mofongo
Crispy pork.
$14.00
Pollo Mofongo
Chicken.
$14.00
Longaniza Mofongo
Spanish sausage.
$14.00
Queso Mofongo
Fried Dominican cheese.
$14.00

Mariscos  

Seafood. Served with one side order.

Pargo
Perfectly seasoned whole red snapper, served broiled or fried.
$26.00
Camarones Al Ajillo
Sauteed jumbo shrimp in a garlic sauce and white wine reduction.
$22.00
Filete de Pescado Frito o al Horno
Fried or broiled filet of sole seasoned with garlic, oregano, salt and pepper.
$18.00
Salmon Glaciado
Pan seared salmon filet with a honey mustard glaze. Served with broccoli mashed potatoes.
$24.00
Salmon Atlantico
Broiled salmon filet with a creamy mustard seed sauce.
$24.00
Camarones a la Criolla
Sauteed shrimp in a rich tomato sauce with onions and peppers.
$22.00

Extras  

Mojito Sauce
Garlic vinegar.
$0.25
Ajo
Pure garlic.
$0.75
Mayo-Ketchup
$0.65
Chipotle Mayo Sauce
$0.65
Chimichurri
Finely chopped parsley, tomatoes, minced garlic, olive oil, basil, red pepper flakes.
$1.00
Paper Plates
$0.50
Guava Infused BBQ Sauce
$0.50
Small Cup of Gravy
$0.75

Side Orders  

Arroz Blanco
White rice.
$3.00
Arroz Amarillo
Yellow rice.
$3.00
Rojo Habichuelas
Red beans.
$3.50
Negro Habichuelas
Black beans.
$3.50
Maduros o Tostones - Sweet
Sweet green plantains.
$5.00
Maduros o Tostones - Crispy
Crispy green plantains.
$5.00
Yuca Sanfaina
Sauteed cassava with peppers and onions.
$7.00
Mampotiao
Mixture of rice, beans, bits of ham, chives and maduros.
$7.00
Pico De Gallo
Fresh tomatoes, onions, cilantro and pepper.
$4.00
Vegetables
Broccoli and carrots sauteed.
$7.00
Pure De Papa
Mashed potatoes made in-house. Can also be made with broccoli or spinach.
$7.00
Moros
Rice & beans mixed.
$4.00

Desserts  

Flan
Smooth creamy custard.
$5.00
Leche y Coco
$4.00
Tres Leches Original
A rich, succulent, decadent dessert made with a combination of three milks.
$6.00
Tres Leches de Guava
Tres leches with guava topping.
$6.00
Chocolate Chip Cake
$6.00
Red Velvet Cake
$6.00
Cheesecake
$6.00
Jello
$3.00

Jugos Naturales  

Freshly squeezed juice.

Naranja
Orange juice.
$7.00
Limonada
Lemonade juice.
$6.00
Chinola
Passion fruit juice.
$6.00
Tamarindo
Tamarind juice.
$6.00
Morir Sonando
Orange juice and evaporated milk.
$6.00

Batidas  

Shakes.

Papaya Shake
$6.00
Strawberry Shake
$6.00
Banana Shake
$6.00
Mango Shake
$6.00
Mamey Shake
Tropical fruit.
$6.00
Mangola Shake
Mango and passion fruit milk shake.
$6.00
Strawberry and Banana Shake
$6.00
Virgin Pina Colada
Contains milk. NO ALCOHOL
$7.00

Beverages  

Hot Coffee
$2.50
Hot Tea
$1.50
Hot Chocolate Beverage
$1.75
Soda (12 oz Can)
$2.00
Soda (2 Liter)
$4.00

We offer delivery and takeout for this restaurant.

Ordering Hours

Sunday10:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Monday10:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Thursday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Saturday10:00 AM - 9:30 PM