Just had an incredible meal at Dulce Tropical and had to share. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly done. The pollo a la plancha was juicy, well-seasoned, and cooked just right. I also ordered the arepas with queso and avocado, and they were amazing -- packed with fresh avocado and plenty of cheese, not skimpy at all. For dessert I had the tres leches, which was rich, moist, and absolutely delicious. I paired it with a mango drink with sugar, which was refreshing and the perfect sweet finish to the meal. I left completely stuffed and honestly it was worth every penny. Great flavors, generous portions, and really satisfying food. If you're craving authentic Latin comfort food done right, this place is definitely worth the visit. Highly recommend! read more

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Great service! Best Venezuelan empanadas. The dough is not thick, you can really taste the stuffing. The chicken empanadas are delicious. The cazon empanadas are not too fishy; perfect balanced. Their hot sauce is a great compliment if you like a little kick on your food! read more

Dulce Tropical - Cazon Empanada - Venezuelan Near Me - North Miami, Florida

I stumbled on this on my walk near the museum in North Miami. Just a small local place, the plain dining room enhanced by colorful posters and flags, presumably of Venezuela, and a cheery yellow neon sign informing me "All You Need Is Empanadas." Almost true. I needed a coffee too. The staff doesn't speak much English and I don't speak much Spanish but between our smart phones we figured it out. The menu is in both languages but the details are only in Spanish. I had an empanada and a café cubano. There were many flavors of empanada. Mine was chicken and cheese. It was deep-fried to order and it took a while for it to be brought. It came out piping hot and marked with a branding iron. "catira". Google Translate says "blond woman.". That can't be right? The dough was golden-brown and slightly sweet, the filling melty-cheesey, moderately seasoned, with plenty of shredded chicken. The medium-large piece was enough for the small lunch I wanted. It came with a small container of a spicy mayonnaise-based dipping sauce but could have used more. My only other complaint is it was pretty oily on the outside from the fryer but that perception subsided as it gradually cooled. The coffee (Cubano, negro, sin azûcar) was excellent as I've come to expect in cubanos around here. There were many lunch and breakfast items on the menu, including complete dinners. Venezuelan and American. And several intriguing sweets that were hard to resist but I had too. My cooler was full. read more

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Very good! I got the Pollo Asado arepa and my husband got the tropical arepa. We also got an order of tequeños. The pollo asado was very good. I added avocado, and it was a great touch. It was very filling, flavorful, and well-seasoned. The tequeños came with a green garlic-cilantro sauce that was absolutely delicious. read more

Dulce Tropical - Pollo Asado Arepa con aguacate , Arepa Tropical Arepa, Tequeños - Venezuelan Near Me - North Miami, Florida

la mejor arepa me la como hoy en este lugar riquisima los precios excelentes la señora muy amable se los recomiendo read more

Dulce Tropical - Venezuelan Near Me - North Miami, Florida

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Great service, great ambience. Awesome hot sauce. The lady that took care of us was very polite and attentive. Definitely coming back read more

Dulce Tropical - Pollo a la plancha - Venezuelan Near Me - North Miami, Florida

North Miami, North Miami we have a good one! I've been here a couple of times, but it is time to let the people know. This bakery/cafe is truly legit and a MUST GO! If you're looking for some of the best empanadas you'll find...well this is the place. The Cantra- The shredded chicken and cheese was so, so good. The Pelua- was shredded beef and cheese OH MY! The chorizo empanada- two thumbs up But the Pabellon was the star of the show... with sweet plantains, shredded beef, cheese, etc., it was very, very, very amazing. The arepa wasn't my favorite maybe because of how great the empanadas are. I wish they made some type of spicy green sauce to dip the empanadas in. If they make that happen it'll take the empanadas to another level. Great spot, love that it's in North Miami. 9.7 empanadas out of 10! read more

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If I could give zero stars, I would. After giving Dulce Tropical at 841 NE 125th St more than enough chances (FOUR to be exact), I can officially say: never again. Every visit was worse than the last, like watching a slow-motion car crash soaked in rancid grease. The smell alone should've been the warning -- a sickening stench of old, overused frying oil that hits you before you even walk in. It's like they've been recycling the same oil since 2002. The floors were filthy, sticky, and looked like they hadn't been mopped in days, if ever. Health code violation waiting to happen. The staff? Clueless and rude. It's not even a language barrier at this point -- it's full-blown apathy. Orders are always wrong, and trying to explain anything is like talking to a brick wall. One time I asked for a simple side swap (didn't even touch the original one -- I had literally just walked away from the counter), and the woman behind the counter gave me the nastiest attitude, like I had personally insulted her ancestors. No apology, no effort to fix it. Just pure, unprofessional garbage. And let's talk about the prices. This place charges like it's fine dining -- but all you're getting is greasy, overcooked food that looks (and smells) like it came from a gas station. It's highway robbery for what they're serving. Save yourself the frustration, the stomachache, and the insult. Dulce Tropical is a disaster in every way -- customer service, cleanliness, food quality, and basic decency. North Miami has plenty of better options. Don't waste your time or your money here. read more

What a gem! The food and service were excellent. The best arepa I ever had. You just need to go!! El pan con bistec estaba delicioso y con mucho sabor! Riquísimo! read more

Loved this Venezuelan restaurant. Basic ambience but great food. The arepas were nice, yummy empanadas and great coffee. They have a good selection of juices. A friend had their whole fish entree and it was amazing. Staff were all very friendly. Definitely going back. read more

Food was so gooooddd Great Ambiance Perfect Service and Prices Fair will definitely come back Love it

An authentic, delicious and well priced Venezuelan option in North Miami. Outstanding service in the front and we even saw a cook named Jesus who greeted us and made us feel at home. They are FRESH. Be prepared to wait 10-20min but it is totally worth it. Well decorated and fun to come alone, with friends or smaller groups. Elisa and Madeline are some of the best and sweetest servers you'll ever meet. read more

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The food is authentic Venezuelan food, love the cooks and staff. The food is simply full of flavor and great portions. The Arepas come in several fillings but the Arepa con Gouda if my favorite! Go there for the best Venezuelan food!! read more

Love this bakery! They're so fast with pick up orders. Prices are fair & the kids meal sanchipapas are perfect portion size. The cachapa tropical is huge & full of cheese, avocado & meat. They're open until 9 which makes them a perfect candidate for an easy dinner! read more

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I came here because I had a beef empanada from before that it was delicious , so I stopped by and order another beef empanada fresh from the kitchen , it did not disappoint, the prices have increased just like any other restaurant, but worth the prices , nice very little place , about 7 small tables and one large corner booth, I recommend this place read more

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I went today to this small cafe with a Venezuelan's family, this family own a different restaurants in Venezuela they know very well about Venezuela quality food and they give 5 points.. the food was very good and they said this is the best Venezuela food they eat here in miami. I will recommend this place for you to try read more

Dulce Tropical - Front - Venezuelan Near Me - North Miami, Florida

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Great food, best empanadas in Miami. But I'm really disappointed with the service it was before a nice girl and now the new cashiers have a bad attitude. read more

This place was really close to our airbnb and was basically the perfect breakfast spot. It's really affordable and the quality is great. We got some coffee, fresh OJ, and two empanadas. My pabellon empanada was excellent. Great combo of flavors, well fried dough shell. My only complaint is that the sauce that comes with it is in these tiny tubs that are hard to use. It'd be really great if they just had squeeze bottles of it at the tables. read more

Hoy 21 Sep 2023 I came once more to this site at lunch usually we come mucho pues nos gusta, en un momento necessita llamar a la waitress y se viro y delante de todo el Mundo nos llamo la atención y nos falto el respeto esta nina es una grocera; the previous time also presencié que se compleja por tener que recoger una sopa que alguien había voted without querer al piso y timoves nosotros que cleanar la Silla pues nos dijo que ella no la había voted no era su culpa. Muy muy inadecuada y altanera. This is the United States and this is an honor and a normal job, but compassion and respect for our clients must be our premise. read more

As I ate my shredded chicken arepa with garlic sauce, my first time trying Dulce Tropical Bakery & Cafe, two thoughts rocketed through my mind: 1. I had to apologize to myself for not trying this spot earlier. 2. I realized that the rush some people feel when they do drugs is what I feel when I'm eating something eye-rollingly delicious that I've never had before. I was like Uma in the bathroom in Pulp Fiction--"I said goddamn!"--as I made my way through this massive, juicy mound of shredded chicken. I got my sons some empanadas to try--shredded chicken and ham and cheese. They look different from Cuban style empanadas because they are different. My sons have not yet become adventurous eaters. They declined to try the large, sizzling hot, cornmeal based batter crusted emps. I enjoyed them very much, although admittedly they were fried and greasy, so I couldn't pretend that they were a healthy snack option as I do pretend with baked Cuban empanadas. One note, the sauce was packed with the empanadas--not sure if you have to specifically ask for some with the arepa, and not sure what other sauces are offered. Based on the garlic I would try everything they have. Service was good--cortadito was strong and sweetened just right. Prices are reasonable and I will be back to try a burger and other beef options--the breakfasts look good and the club sandwich description has made quite an impression on my impressionable mind...come on stimmy #4. read more

Excellent food, love the cachapa, arepas, sugar cane juice. It is a small place but very cozy!!

Best Venezuelan place in North Miami, it has all of the favorites, so many great options in the menu, the Cachapas are extremely good, the attention is perfect. Definitely coming back soon. also the desserts are wonderful. read more

Dulce Tropical - Cachapa Tropical - Venezuelan Near Me - North Miami, Florida

One day I was looking for a snack to get and been crazy for something new and ran across this Venezuela bakery & Cafe This spot so good I'm waiting for my food writing this review I can't wait again read more

Dulce Tropical - The Place Get's Active Very good food - Venezuelan Near Me - North Miami, Florida

This breakfast was so good. The beef empanada-wow! The eggs, over medium, perfect. And most definitely the best passion fruit juice I have had, and I live in Hawaii:) Mahalo to you! I have to try this place again. read more

elisa, Fabiola, madeleine they are the best assistant. very kind and always ready to assist the customers great places to eat, atmosphere is friendly. couple days ago , a customer came with a dog and Fabiola went out of her way to pickup some slice hams for the dog, put it in a bowl and give it to the dog underneath the table. I witnessed Elisa be so patient and kind to a boy who came with his parents to buy food yesterday. Madeleine is very friendly as well. I'm recommending this place to everyone who is interested for a great experience in home-Cooked style meal Jacques read more

Best Clubhouse ever! Big size, super fresh and the chicken taste is incredible! Not my first time in this place, always great food! The Pan de queso is amazing! Super reasonable prices! Great costumer service. Is you are looking for a great Venezuelan food you need to visit this place! read more

Dulce Tropical - Regular Club House Sandwich - Venezuelan Near Me - North Miami, Florida

The best place to eat Venezuelan in town! We had my husband birthday party and we ordered some hors d'oeuvres and they were omg amazing! They are always so friendly and willing to serve you. You can tell they put a lot of love into their food! read more

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Great food, place is clean, food taste amazing. Deff coming back. Coffee is good made to your taste. Owner is very friendly, good service. And reasonable prices read more

Muy buena atencion La comida sabrosa, desayuno de perico y cachapas como en Venezuela Y los precios bastante solidarios Nos gusto y volveremos read more

I've only been twice but service, cleanliness and taste they get 5 stars. Very welcoming staff. I've had the chicken empañadas, fresh Orange Juice and colada. Delish! The chicken is flavored well and juicy. The fry on the pastry is perfect. There is a sauce that I haven't been able to replicate that goes with it and it's bomb check it out of you're in the area. Made fresh! read more

I order from here every Friday. It's absolutely delicious. Sometimes they run out of key lime pies and that breaks my heart because they are to die for. read more

muy mala atencion, la joven que atiende dice que no lleva comida a la mesa, hay que pararse a buscarla, no toma los pedidos en la mesa, hay que pararse y hacerlos en caja. no se deben dejar propinas y/ó tips, por que uno no es atendido en la mesa. la atención no existe, ademas que no hay gestos de amabilidad ni de cordialidad, hay mala cara sin atenciòn. read more

We attended a wedding in North Miami and decided to find a breakfast place the next morning. My wife searched in Apple Maps and this local Venezuelan Bakery popped up! Wow! This is a must stop location when you're in the area!! It is clean and bright and the service was gracious and with a genuine smile!! Thank you Dulce Tropical Bakery! read more

Dulce Tropical - Ham and Cheese Arrepa with avocado - Venezuelan Near Me - North Miami, Florida

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Love this place. Always friendly, always fresh. Best pan de bono I have found in the area.

This place has the best food in my neighborhood FORSURE! The food is always FRESH the chicken is amazing and they have good prices for the quality food. You feel like you are getting a home cooked meal ! Love love love! read more

Amazing coffee and authentic Venezuelan food. The owners make you feel like family and serve the food freshly prepared. All kinds of treats from Venezuela. Our new favorite spot! read more

Delicious. Lots of arepas filling options. Amazing alfajores. Great service. Recommend checking out.

Best authentic Venezuelan food in town! Fantastic customer service. Hands down! Samuel is lovely!

I won't be going to this restaurant again!...Food quality has decreased considerably in the past month. Owners are very arrogant and will not accept that food is not good...kitchen is taking a lot of time to prepare simple food...this restaurant has become a little disaster or is mismanaged. read more

Cozy little place. Their Venezuelan empanadas are really good - crispy and flavor bomb.