Parking can be a bit tricky since it's in Lafayette so mostly street parking. We came as a party of 5 without a reservation on 3/14/26 and were told about a 45 minute to 1 hour wait. Honestly, it went by pretty fast since we just walked around and talked. There are also benches outside if you want to sit while you wait. Once we were seated, the ambiance inside was so nice; dim lighting, cozy, and just a really good vibe overall. Shoutout to whoever was on aux because the music was hitting they were playing Mac Ayres, Gabe Bondoc, lots of R&B . The music added to the atmosphere without being too loud, even though the place itself was lively. The food was AMAZING. My favorites were the sisig and garlic fried rice, both were so flavorful and satisfying. The drinks were also really good!! Definitely recommend this spot, and I can't wait to come back!! read more

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Was excited to try Filipino food in Lafayette last Friday date night. Nice ambience and outdoor seating available, however, the front desk was hard to locate based on the 3 open doors. One of the doors was obviously the restaurant's family front room hangout. A waiter did, however, ask us if we had a reservation, and the bartender took our order, as he saw us standing by both doors ready to leave. We ordered garlic, rice, grilled octopus, chicken lumpia, and Pinakbet. All ingredients were great, but the Pinakbet was unevenly undercooked. It appeared to have been prepared ahead of time and partially cooked. Seemed as though the cook heated up the dish and poured coconut milk on it. Some pieces of Kalabase (pumpkin squash) were over cooked, but most pieces were not cooked at all. Good thing I have good teeth. Grilled octopus, chicken, lumpia, and garlic rice were good. read more

I admit to not knowing much about Filipino food and so I don't have a good base for comparison. For 3 people, we ordered: -- Adobe Sticky Ribs -- Garlic Rice -- Pepino & Mango Salad -- Kilawin with Taro & Plantain chips -- Chicken Lumpia We all enjoyed our food. My picks were the Kilawin & Pepino & Mango salad as I was craving something light and refreshing. These dishes were so fresh & citrusy, but "light" did not mean "small"! I was actually shocked at the size of the Kilawin. Even though I shared, I still ended up bringing some home. It seemed like an excellent value for such a large amount of very fresh fish. Ambiance is very pleasant and servers are attentive. I always love when restaurants are designed to extend to the open air. Bottom line, this restaurant is going in my family's regular rotation. read more

Tropa - Filipino Near Me - Lafayette, California

First time dining in the small town of Lafayette but this restaurant came recommended and I was staying in the Oakland Hills so it was actually pretty close. No problem finding street parking on a random Thursday and the restaurant was not crowded giving us the chance to choose a seat inside but also right next the giant open windows looking into the beautiful tree-covered patio (a beautiful enclave off a busy street). We sadly came in having eaten a large lunch so opted to try a few of the hits (I wish I had more room to try all their dishes)! The sticky ribs are ended sticky. Well braised (not quite falling of the bone tender, probably because the secondary cook in sauce) and exploding with flavor! We got the fired eggplant that came topped wit this amazing pickled salad. The brightness of the salad perfectly complicated the fried flavor. We almost asked for a side of just the salad!! All this was combined with the garlic rice, because, of course one must eat garlic rice if you see garlic rice (it was delicious) We also had a cocktail each, both were perfectly made and went down easily! This place is on my short list to return, maybe with a group of 4 so we can be sure to crush the menu. It's on the heavy side, so just hit the gym and be ready!! read more

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We ordered the Adobo Sticky Ribs, Ox Tail Kare-Kare, Chicken Lumpia, Sizzling Sisig, Lechon Kawali, Pancit Bihon, Inasal, and Arroz a la Valenciana and overall, we had a great experience. My favorites were definitely the Kare-Kare and Pancit Bihon. The oxtail was very soft and tender, and although the peanut sauce wasn't as strong or nutty as I'm used to, I still really enjoyed it. The pancit had a nice hint of lemon and just the right amount of seasoning. We ordered a second serving, but it didn't have that same lemony flavor and was noticeably saltier. We mentioned it to the staff, and they kindly replaced it, which we appreciated. The Chicken Lumpia was a little bland and could use a bit more seasoning, but I liked that they added celery, which gave it a nice texture and freshness. The Lechon Kawali was crispy, and the Adobo Sticky Ribs were tender and delicious. The Inasal was the only dish that lacked a bit of flavor for me. It was still good when paired with the vinegar, but I was expecting a little more. Maybe I was looking for the classic chicken oil, or perhaps I should've tried it with soy sauce and calamansi. The Sisig wasn't really my favorite, but that's mostly because I'm Kapampangan, and sisig is one of the dishes our province is best known for. I've been spoiled by really good sisig growing up, especially my mom's homemade version, so my expectations are naturally very high. As a Kapampangan, we're very particular about Filipino food because Pampanga is known as the culinary capital of the Philippines. We tend to compare dishes to the flavors we grew up with, so I always keep that in mind when trying Filipino restaurants. Even with that, I really enjoyed our experience here and would definitely bring my family and friends who are visiting the Bay Area. The restaurant is beautiful, clean, and has a warm atmosphere. The servers were friendly, attentive, and accommodating. A huge bonus for me was that I got to bring TobyShay, which made the visit even more enjoyable. read more

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If you are a big back and can eat a lot, you will likely still be hungry after eating here. However, the flavor of the food here is legit, it's why I'm giving this place 2 stars and not just 1. My family is Filipino and my mom can make pretty bomb Filipino dishes, and she said the flavors here were good too. Now for my cons: -1 star for Price. Party of 5 with no cocktails the meal is close to $180 before adding tip. The price of the food doesn't justify for how much food you get. Which comes to my next point -1star for Quantity. The size of the dishes is meant for 2 people, so if u have a large group, you'll need to order multiple. Basically it's like getting the medium size at Panda Express for everything. -1 star for Service Time. We might've just went on a Saturday night that was understaff. It felt like our waiter was the only one working. When everyone's water needs refilling, that should tell you ur table hasn't been checked on for a while. How to improve: honestly they can keep the pricing of the food, if they add 2oz more to their protein dishes and 4oz more to their carb dishes... I would say that would justify the price. Again the food here taste great! Just everything else was not. As a Filipino, I want Filipino businesses to thrive! However I can't help with that if I can't even recommend it to my friends and family. read more

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this was my first Filipino food experience and it blew me away!! everything was SO delicious - we thought we ordered too much and would have leftovers but it was all so good that we ate every last bite. Such a cute spot too with great vibes both indoors and outdoors. Staff was so helpful and kind - they offered to take pictures for our group and gave great recommendations of what to order. Will absolutely be coming back!! read more

Tropa - Filipino Near Me - Lafayette, California

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Lovely homey and modern atmosphere here at Tropa. Great vibes with the music, homey seating, bar area, outdoor patio, etc. Us fam of 4 came here for brunch on a Sunday, and there was something for everyone. Service was a bit slow at first, but turned out pretty well after we ordered our food and drinks. We were seated after several minutes (with reservation), and right when we were being seated and getting our menus, our initial assigned server immediately asked what we'd like to order. We just sat down and haven't looked at the menu yet, so that was a bit odd. She never came back to us LOL. The person at the bar came by and took our food and drinks orders and all was smooth sailing after that. I tried their whiskey cocktail - the Serena. Pretty good and they did not skimp on the alcohol. I'd definitely come back to try dinner (more food options) to try more of their cocktails since they're amazing. Food-wise, we tried the following - Traditional Hot Cakes - my son didn't choose a flavored pancake, but he enjoyed the classic one. Presentation was lovely, and he finished it all. Ube Hot Cakes - my daughter enjoyed these as they were not too sweet. BBQ Steak Skewers (Pinot BBQ on the menu) - $2 more for it being steak. So good. I really enjoyed these and I'd try more of their skewers next time. Flavorful without being too salty, and quite tender as well. Rice bowl with sausages and garlic fried rice - forgot the name of this dish, but was good. Just a tad bland without the sauce and whatnot. Appreciated the sausages with the casing and linked. The pickled onions/veggies gave it some needed acidity and such. Lumpia - we all shared these and enjoyed them. Def needed that sauce. Yum! Adobo Fried Rice - I enjoyed this style more than the garlic fried rice. This was side item, and I'd def get this again. Bonus points here since the kids tried a bit of everything and enjoyed the food (a real blessing since they're quite picky!) I haven't had much Filipino food in my life, but I hear a couple coworkers talk about it quite often. They've been to Tropa for dinner and enjoyed more of their traditional dishes (only complaint they had was it lacked the true stronger Filipino flavors, but they mentioned it was to cater more of the demographics around this area), so I'd love to come back to try some items that they've tried that weren't on the brunch menu + to enjoy some more cocktails. read more

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We made a reservation for Sunday brunch & karaoke for 12pm. We did have to wait a little bit until we got seated. Once we got seated, we were able to order cocktails right away. We tried the Pilita Corales & FPJ. Both were delicious but a little on the smaller size. We ordered adobo sticky ribs, sizzling sisig, lumpia, pandan pancakes, steak & chicken skewers & for dessert tres leches & turon. The sticky ribs & sisig were SO GOOD. Lumpia was ok. I feel like the pandan pancakes could have but a bit sweeter and definitely needed the sauce. The chicken skewers were ok flavor wise and soft. The steak skewers were a little tougher to chew. Both the tres leches & turon with langka ice cream were delicious. Overall, a great experience. It was karaoke day so it was fun to eat & hear everyone singing & enjoying a rainy Sunday. We'll be back here for sure. read more

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I always go into Filipino restaurants with a high standard because I grew up eating my grandma and mom's fantastic Filipino cooking. I must say, Tropa is the best Filipino restaurant I've been to in a long time! The food and service were excellent, and the ambiance felt very welcoming, much like Filipino culture itself! On to the food! We had a big party and pretty much tried most of the menu, lol! But my favorites were definitely the sisig and lechon kawali! I'm a bit of a harsh critic on sisig because I make a mean plate of it myself, but this sisig had all the great flavors and textures to make it fantastic! The lechon kawali was crispy and delicious! I must add the adobo sticky ribs were great as well! Never had anything quite like that before, and it was tasty! I'll definitely be back here again! read more

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On first entry of check in, the ambiance gives me very "bahay" feel. Bahay in Tagalog meaning house. It's very homey and comforting, like eating at your mom's house. I wasn't a huge fan of the service we had. A lot of strange side comments from the waiter probably made for conversation and to seem comfortable, but it wasn't really appreciated. We were also sat first outdoors and it seemed like other tables that got seated after us got their food and were done before us. There were many times we had to waive someone down for things. We ordered the kilawen, chicken Inasal, sisig, pancit, and adobo rice. Everything was good but as Filipinos we still had our thoughts. The kilawen was probably my favorite, it was so refreshing, flavorful, and well balanced. A great appetizer to have, it came with plantain chips. The chicken inasal wasn't anything special, just was like grilled chicken, didn't have much popping flavors. The sisig was my boyfriend's favorite! I thought it was a bit salty and not sizzling enough, but it was still good. The pancit had a very citrusy flavor profile to it, I liked it. The adobo rice was our issue. As a Filipino, rice is a must with our meal. We got all of our food but no rice and had to flag someone down for it. All to be told, they ran out of rice for the adobo rice so they gave us garlic rice in the mean time. The garlic rice tasted very buttery, more butter than garlic I'd say. We practically finished our food, and wanted to cancel the adobo rice and it eventually came out. It was good, but by the time we got it we were so full. I'd say note for the resto - have the rice ready with the meal... esp as a Filipino restaurant. We ended with the turon which came with langka ice cream and the tres leches. Do not miss out on the tres leches!!! It was soooo good. Milky, soft/moist, didn't break apart or crumble in a bad way. I'd go back just for the tres leches tbh. read more

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Finding their location was ok, they are located next to other businesses and share a parking lot with those other businesses. The parking lot does go in and around to a back exit Our friend saved a reservation and we all made it in time except for our friend that made the reservation. There wasn't an issue and our friend came 15mins after we sat. They sat us near the entrance near the restroom but it was a large table in a private sided area. We had kids so it was nice that they were able to move around. Ok so for my 1 star off was due to the many mix up orders that became extra charges. Our friend that was late had ordered around the time our food started to arrive. She asked for the side of rice she ordered to feed her kid. Our server brings it out but then when her main order was ready they brought another rice but we said we already got it but they insisted that we were wrong and ordered another one. My other friend just took it just to end the back and forth. About our server, she was nice but a bit much. She would suggest to order more or both. Mind you, it's pretty pricey so for her to try and upsell with guests that have kids is not the best suggestion. She would also but in our conversation and tell a whole story. I mean, it's nice to chat with your customers but to tell a whole story when we don't even know her was a bit much. We really wanted to sit outside but it was already full and the girl band One Voice was there having an interview. Food was delicious and leftovers were good too I'd suggest them for dates or small get togethers even though they did accommodate for our large group , I feel like smaller groups will enjoy a bit more than taking a big group. Probably won't be returning any time soon because we aren't near the area or even my friends because we all live in different areas. This was a middle point to meet up with my group for a one time get together. read more

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This is the former Hideout Kitchen spot. Had dinner here and it was pretty good. The menu is pretty simple and not overwhelming. The food is Filipino food with their own twist on some items. Had to try the lumpia, kare-kare and sisig. Everything was delicious and the atmosphere was nice. It wasn't an overly crowded place which was nice because that can get annoying and loud. It was a nice spot to have dinner and conversation. Would eat there again. read more

Tropa - Lumpia - Filipino Near Me - Lafayette, California

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4.5 stars Tropa has transformed a humble office mall into an outdoor dining patio, paired with a warmly decorated indoor dining room too. This restaurant offers a contemporary take on Filipino food--quite special for this area of the East Bay! We started with the Pinoy BBQ, grilled chicken skewers in a sticky, savory marinade, served with spicy vinegar on the side. A classic breakfast dish was the Bangus-silog, a whole, butterflied milkfish, marinated in calamansi/garlic and deep-fried, and served with spicy vinegar on the side. The fish was perfectly juicy and meaty and was served with a bowl of garlic rice topped with two fried eggs and pickled red onion/cucumber, making for a complete and well-rounded meal! The most colorful dish we tried was the Ube Hotcakes, a stack of three pancakes made with purple sweet potato, topped with a sweet and creamy coconut ube sauce and fresh fruit. But my favorite dish was the Sizzling Sisig, crispy chopped pork cheek and belly, flavored with a secret sauce, red onion, scallion, crispy garlic, and labuyo chili, all topped with an egg and served on a hot iron skillet. The bits of pork were perfectly crispy, savory, spicy, acidic, and garlicky all at the same time, making for a flavorful, hearty dish. Overall, the food here was delicious, and the atmosphere and quick and friendly service were highlights too! The only downside was the relatively high menu prices, but what a unique eatery this was! read more

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Tropa sounds fun. I haven't been to too many Filipino restaurants. This made for an exciting highlight to our day, enjoying Filipino cuisine on our first trip to Cali for the year. With a very unique L shaped restaurant design where the once smaller restaurant appeared to have expanded into two additional retail pads, the location is quite as unique as their food. Today, our party of 9 was accommodated outdoor seating on a nice brisk Saturday morning, but with heating lamps working in our seating area it wasn't too chilly. Our waitress was courteous, accommodating and attentive to our needs, water, tea, alcoholic beverages secreted here and there. During this outing I'd have the Tapsilog which is a marinated beef, served with garlic rice, two over-easy eggs, pickled red onion and a side of spicy vinegar which is great for dipping. Fritzie would have the Bangus-silog which is described as a calamansi garlic and marinated fish, garlic rice, picked onion, cucumber and spicy vinegar. There were many other meals around the table, some the kids enjoyed, delicious drinks and sides entrees like the Tortang talong which is a breaded eggplant dishes, seasoned and sauced wonderfully and I tried their Ube pancakes which were delicious! Big fan of Ube. Sorry no pictures this time around Yelp fam, just take my word for it. If you want to try something delicious, slightly risky to the untrained palate but absolutely pleasing to the stomach--you'll try this once, then you'll come back and do it again! On my next visit I definitely have to try their Sisig and did I hear you have Balut? read more

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The ambiance truly showed the Filipino culture. From their food menu, drink menu to the decorations. Servers were nice and attentive. The food had a diff take on Filipino food. My fave dishes were the sisig and kilawin. Although there wasnt a lot of variety of Filipino food, we can tell they put their all in the dishes served. Def a place to take friends/relatives to for the special occasion. read more

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Just a filipino girl who loves her filipino food. Planned galentine's dinner here and it was everything. We were a party of 7 so they sat us at the large table tucked away. It almost felt private. We were seated right away, had reservations. The staff was hospitable, attentive (our water cups were hardly empty) and Tita Rocky even came by to say hi to our group. The decor was on point, serving ware came correct and the food was delicious. We enjoyed some cocktails, 7 dishes (adobo sticky wings, gambas al ajillo, oxtail kare-kare, sizzling sisig, lechon kawali, fried petrale sole, and the arroz ala valenciana. And two types of dessert (bibingka and turon), in addition to the one we brought. It was enough food for the 7 of us, and we walked out with happy tummys. A few of us had this restaurant on our to try list and we got to go with our girlfriends. If you're making me choose, I liked the lechon kawali and sisig the most. But everything was good. If you're on the fence about trying Tropa, this is your sign to go! read more

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Came here for Valentine's day dinner and it was very easy to make reservations online via Open Table. They have both indoor and outdoor seating as well as a separate indoor dining area, which is where they sat us. We felt kind of far from where the main dining area, bar and kitchen were, but the other room felt private and intimate. Though we were in a separate area, we appreciated our waitress consistently checking in on us, refilling our waters, and explaining the menu to us as it was our first time at Tropa. What we ordered: -Maria Clara cocktail ($17) -Adobo sticky ribs ($25) - One of their most popular items and my husband really liked them but they were a little too salty for me -Lechon kawali ($26) - My personal favorite -Sizzling sisig ($26) - Even though it was served on a sizzling plate, I was expecting it to be more crispy -Pancit bihon ($22) -Side of garlic fried rice ($7) - Most of their dishes do not come with rice so I'd definitely recommend ordering this with your entrees -Tres leches for dessert ($12) delicious! -Be sure to request their complimentary house made sauces! Overall, the food was very tasty and we would love to come back to try more items on their menu and come back for brunch! Service was excellent. Rocky, the owner's mother, even came by our table to introduce herself and check in with how we were enjoying everything. I loved the homey ambiance here and Tropa is perfect for date night or to bring the whole family. Just to note, they do charge 3% hospitality fee. read more

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Every menu item we ordered was packed with flavors, especially the garlic fried rice, bangus silog, and adobo spare ribs! The sugary sweet, juicy meat fell off the bones! The pancit bihon was nostalgic of how our elders made this for us, growing up, and tasted just like how my mom makes her version at home! Service was excellent. We were checked on frequently, no matter how busy Tropa was for Sunday brunch. I appreciate the owner's mother visiting our tables, chatting with us, asking us how everything was going, and thanking us for dining there. I was brought back to college days with my cousins, with classic old school R&B playing, as we enjoyed every bite of our Filipino brunch. It was a beautiful, sunny day, as we enjoyed Tropa's outdoor dining, overall ambiance, food, and hospitality. I highly recommend Tropa not only because of the service and mouth watering food, but also because of the price point and space to accommodate even a large party of 25 max, the owner said. I can't wait to return to try more brunch items and try dinner too! read more

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Happy there are more Filipino restos popping up on this side of the bay! Previous location of The Hideout restaurant with the same owners, Tropa brings refined yet homey Filipino cuisine to Lafayette. Love the interior which gave speakeasy vibes- we even had an old school Filipino action movie playing. There is also outdoor seating but it was too cold that night. Kudos to our server Genesis for her recommendations and great service. Drinks were creative - the Dwende was memorable with that coffee black sesame flavor. We ordered one dish too many- happens a lot. -Kinilaw -Kare Kare -Fried sole -Adobo Ribs -Pork Sisig -Pancit -Adobo rice Food was overall pretty tasty and we had some leftovers. I'd like to try the chicken inasal next time. For dessert we got a complimentary turon to celebrate my friend's birthday, which was a nice gesture but a little dry in the inside. Needed some langka! read more

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Tropa in Lafayette had been on my list for a while after seeing it all over social media--the vibe looked inviting and the food visually enticing. I decided to give it a try for a date night with my husband, curious to see how it would live up to the buzz. Upon arrival, the outdoor setting immediately stood out--cozy, stylish, and welcoming, setting a great first impression. We didn't wait long before being seated, which was a plus. We started by ordering the steak Pinoy BBQ and had our eye on the fried petrale sole, but were informed it was unavailable and instead recommended the fried bangus, along with fried rice and a few drinks. Having grown up eating Filipino food, I found the dishes to be... fine. The fried fish was good but fairly standard--something you could find at many Filipino spots without much distinction. Unfortunately, the steak was extremely tough, to the point where it was difficult to chew. We let the staff know, and to their credit, they handled it professionally and promptly replaced it with chicken, which was a much better experience. The drinks were definitely a highlight--well-balanced and enjoyable. While I'm not sure we ordered the standout dishes on the menu, the food overall didn't quite live up to expectations for me personally. That said, the staff was genuinely welcoming and attentive, clearly making an effort to ensure we still had a pleasant evening. While I'm unsure if I'd return specifically for the food, I appreciate the hospitality and care shown during our visit. Tropa gets points for ambience, service, and effort--even if the flavors didn't fully win me over this time. read more

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Tropa - Lafayette (old Hideout location) Same owner, now serving Modern Filipino cuisine. As a Filipino, I can say many of us are very picky when it comes to Filipino food we grew up on our parents' homemade dishes, and every region in the PI cooks differently, so expectations are always high. Service: Service was great overall -- warm, welcoming, and attentive. Food: For the food, I'd rate it a solid 3/5. Some dishes leaned on the salty side for me. Bihon Pancit: Average. Lechon Kawali: Amazingly good -- perfectly crisp and flavorful. Kilawin: Super fresh flavors, definitely a highlight. Oxtail Kare-Kare: Not my favorite, but we ordered a lot so no big loss. Sisig: Good! And I'm very picky with sisig -- I don't just eat anyone's. Adobo Sticky Ribs: Salty. Pinakbet: Also salty, but eating it with rice helped balance it out. My drink, the Maria Clara, was great as well. I'd definitely come back to try brunch. I think it has a lot of potential. Thank you JB and staff for the hospitality! read more

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The place has a nice ambiance. The service was great. The menu is not overwhelming so it was easy to choose what to order. The pork sisig was burnt hence that's why they're dry and hard. The lumpia was bland and tastes nothing like any Filipino lumpia I had in my entire life. It was disappointing because I had high expectations. The Yelp photos looked appealing that's why we want to try here. Hope they'll improve. read more

This little restaurant definitely gives true Filipino family vibes. Inside the cozy dining area is adorned with old family photos telling stories of the owner's family. I felt as if I were related to the family as the pictures were reminiscent of my own family. A lovely young lady named Rocky made her way to our table and introduced herself as the owner's mother and gave us a little background story of the restaurant. Foodwise, we ordered the lechon Kawali, adobo sticky ribs, and sizzling sisig. I think the sizzling sisig was probably my favorite, but everything else ran a very close second. Even the drinks were ion point. Definitely a 5-star experience. read more

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We've been huge fans of The Hideout for years! JB and his team have done an amazing job of curating a great menu and executing with perfection. Everything tastes so good! We still go to the new location for The Hideout in Lafayette frequently. We were excited for Tropa - the Filipino cuisine. It's still a beautiful space, with a DJ tucked into an area. Music is definitely party of the charm here but it's not loud, you can still have hear your conversation with your dinner group. We ordered a little bit of everything on the menu. Chicken lumpia, steak bbq, garlic fried rice, Pancit, plantain. Everything was great! The cocktail menu was very impressive - very well done with so much attention to detail. Go there, enjoy a few cocktails and you'll love the good! read more

Tropa - Turon - Filipino Near Me - Lafayette, California

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A Filipino brunch spot in Lafayette? Now that's something! Definitely make reservations. Luckily, we were able to squeeze in between time slots thanks to my Yelp friend. We had the pandan pancakes, fried plantains, fish with garlic rice, and the sisig and family-styled it. Everything was delicious but the fried fish was a bit of a challenge to eat. I enjoyed the pandan sauce from the pancakes, the rice dish that accompanied the fried fish, and the fried plantains. Ambiance was warm and inviting and the service was attentive and friendly. Great spot for brunch, especially if you're craving different from your classic American brunch. Again, would definitely recommend making reservations as we only had an hour time slot to enjoy it all. read more

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Chose this spot for a nice anniversary brunch with my wife and kid, and were pleasantly delighted with the selection and ambiance! The service was a little light, they seemed to be busier for brunch, and we were in a corner away from the action. We ordered the Ube Hotcakes, Sizzling Sisig, and Tortang Talong. The Ube Hotcakes were as to be expected; light and fluffy, with added texture from the granola. The sisig is a house favorite so we get it wherever we go, and this one hit all the marks. The tortang talong is something we tried outside our comfort zone, only because it's something both our families make really well. I am happy to say that this breaded version is a delight with the mango and tomato salad on top! We asked for the side sauces as well, but I think there were some off menus ones. A fantastic spot for a date, would recommend trying it with a bunch of people and ordering a nice variety of dishes to share! read more

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Ambiance was hip and chill, decorations reminds me of old Filipino movies as a child. Staff are also hip and cute, but could be nicer. I figured it was busy so I can't blame them. Calamansi juice - tasted like water coming from a tropics juice box. Also, you can buy 2 boxes of this specific juice box for what they charge. Pilita Corrales Cocktail was OK, calamansi carried better here than the juice and was an OK cocktail. The food we ordered were the following: Kilawin Mahi Mahi (MF) -was a fresh take on the classic kinilaw, and was good. Oxtail Kare Kare - not what I'm used to, when it comes to Kare Kare. It lacked the roasted peanut flavor, but the oxtail was tender. Sisig - was pork belly and felt like it was a bit salty for my pallet but the citrus carried through. Chicken Inasal - wasn't what I expected from a traditional Inasal, but the chicken was moist. Mango/pepino salad - was good and refreshing. With the amount of food and drinks I ordered for 2 people, I guess the least I could get was a little more pleasantries. It wasn't until we were approached by this adorable Filipina lady, asking how everything was. My mom and thought she was just a patron, making small talk. But turns out she was the owner's mother. She is what leveled up our experience. Very pleasant and kind. read more

First timer here and my first impression of the place and ambiance was true Filipino culture of some small detail touches to the restaurant like wooden plates and utensils and hand made straw fan details on the wall etc.- it has an island and intimate vibe to the place. The service/waiter was on point- polite, professional, and overall good customer service. All the food we ordered came out quickly. I would honestly say the food was good. However the lechon could have been seasoned a bit more but juicy and tender. The adobo sticky ribs wasn't your traditional Filipino adobo; has a nice traditional modern twist to its taste. I enjoyed the lumpia a lot because it tasted authentic and it was fresh and crispy. I would highly recommend tropa for people to try. And I see myself coming here again to try their dinner menu. read more

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My friend who's been here multiple times invited us party of five for Sunday brunch. Ambiance was great. Loved the mismatch chairs and table (it works) and they have outside dining under this beautiful tree (I heard it's great to be seated outside with the lights on). Service was excellent! But maybe because my friend knew the server. She was awesome even though the place was packed. Always checked in if we got our orders in. We did have to flag her and a couple of other servers for water refill. They should have left a pitcher or carafe of water for the small glasses. Now the food: it was delish!! Ube pancakes were fluffy (prob needed more cream), garlic rice was superb, salmon and steak skewers were amazing, the bangus sisig was huge and we shared them. Not a fan of the pork adobo ribs, it was more like barbecued ribs and I couldn't really taste any adobo in it ‍ Cocktails were excellent!! Four stars because it was pricey. Would I come back, absolutely but only for a treat. read more

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Celebrated a couple birthdays in our family at Tropa. We were a party of 9 (including 4 kids) and they were able to accommodate us in the outdoor patio for dinner with a reservation. The ambiance was beautifully curated with the string lights, jammin r&b music, and the overall moody modern filipino aesthetic. We ordered a little bit of (almost) everything on the menu. Some standouts for me were: Kilawin Sizzling Sisig Oxtail Kare-Kare Duwende (cocktail) Service was warm and welcoming right out the gate. Chef JB and his mom checked on us throughout to ask how everything was which was a personable touch. I'd love to come back and try the brunch sometime soon. read more

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I just didn't think that the food was that delicious for the high cost of the meal. I am not planning on going back. My Filipino friends weren't impressed either. read more

Amazing atmosphere...it takes me back home. Our server and bussers were friendly and accommodating. The food is wonderful. I believe they just recently opened so the menu is limited but I would love to see more vegetarian options like my favorite, tofu sisig in the future and more filipino spirits like Don Papa and liqueur like Manille in their cocktails. The portion sizes are cute and I think they're meant to be paired with cocktails! I'd say this place is best to bring friends and get tipsy! read more

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A relatively new Filipino restaurant in Lafayette. We came for dinner and loved the outdoor dining area. Our waiter was very friendly but did get a little forgetful. Maybe because it was busy. The food itself was delicious overall. Although I didn't care for the kare kare that much and the pork belly was a little dry. I would love to go back and try some of their other dishes. read more

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Tropa is fairly new, and serves very good authentic Filipino cuisine. The decor is modern and chic. Filipino background music is playing and Filipino shows playing on the TV monitors. There is indoor and outdoor seating. Our server was friendly and helpful. The service was excellent. Our water glasses never went empty. Lechon Kawali - 5/5 The pork belly was nice and tender. The fat melted in your mouth like butter. The two different dipping sauces, spicy vinegar and peppered gravy went very well with the tender Lechon. A definite must order. Oxtail Kare Kare - 5/5 The oxtail was fall off the bone tender. The veggies (egg plant, string beans, book choy, and okra) were cooked just right, and the Kare Kare sauce had just the right amount of peanut butter where it blended perfectly with the other herbs and seasoning and did not overly standout. A great selection to choose. Pancit Bihon - 5/5 The mixture of rice and soba noodles gave a nice texture to this dish. The combination of carrots, snap peas, cabbage, onion, garlic, soy and fish sauce topped with calamansi produced a very flavorful and delicious dish. A must order selection. Turon - 5/5 The banana was fruity sweet, and the spring roll wrap was perfectly deep fried and very crispy. The coated caramelized sugar was not overly sweet, and blended well with the banana. A great dessert to complete your dinner. Overall, we enjoyed our experiment at Tropa. We'll be returning back to experience other food selections on their menu. I highly recommend giving Tropa visit. read more

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Celebrated my 50th birthday with my daughters at Tropa. They are a great addition to the neighborhood, bringing some welcome diversity to the local food scene! The ambiance was warm and inviting, and the staff were friendly and attentive. Loved the decor and Filipino OPM background music. Drink menu was very robust and shared some cultural tidbits! The variety of traditional dishes were flavorful and made with fresh ingredients. It's always hard to compare restaurant food to home cooking, but this spot definitely delivers a delicious and authentic taste of Filipino cuisine read more

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Drove from Sacramento to experience the buzz - proud to know a filipino restaurant doing well in a city like Lafayette. Made reservations, was able to enjoy the bar vibe prior to being seated. Friday night and the place was full, nice energy with the flow between the main dining room and the clean outdoor seating area with a beautiful, draping tree to add to the ambience. Cocktails were about $18 each so was expecting greatness. The pandan/coffee drink was surprisingly pansdan - pleasant and memorable and caffeine free! Fried sole- great presentation, good flavor. Tortang talong- yes, a classic reimagined and done well. The mango salsa was a perfect topping. Lechon kawali- was disappointed instantly when I saw that there was no crispy skin on a dish that is absolutely known for its crispy skin. Might be okay for some, but don't order if you're expecting a crunch. Atchara- ordered a side (about $6) - for a tablespoon of this, i'll pass next time. Turon- sarap! langka wasn't too sweet and the turon's temp and crunch was perfect. Would come back to try the kare kare and brunch! Best of luck to this Lafayette gem. read more

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Came here for dinner with friends on a Friday. We did make reservation and glad we did because this place was packed and busy,parking lot was full. For those wondering they do have a small bar seating. The place has indoor and outdoor seating. The place is inviting. For cocktails we tried the Duwende and it was so good. We ordered a few things to try sisig,lumpia,beef BBQ (this was my fave),kinilaw (another fave) and garlic fried rice. For dessert we had turon and ice cream. This is a place I'd come back to with family. read more

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It's so exciting to have a nice sit-down Filipino restaurant in the area! Tropa offers Modern Filipino cuisine for dinner Wed-Sat and Sunday brunch. I have now been here twice for dinner, and enjoyed both of my meals. Service was good. The food, overall, is very good. The highs are extremely high, even though not every dish was a hit for me. Here's what I've tried so far: -Adobo Sticky Ribs (5/5) These are out of this world amazing! You need to order these. Perfectly cooked and tender meat with incredible flavor! -Oxtail Kare Kare (4/5) I like all the contents of this, the amount of and quality of vegetables and meat it comes with, but the sauce wasn't quite to my liking. This is a personal preference, but I wanted more peanut flavor with the sauce. I would also prefer traditional bagoóng served on the side with it, instead of the more sour, more liquidy version it came with. -Pinakbet (5/5) This is the BEST Pinakbet I've had in ages, and my Filipina mom agreed! Fresh tasting veggies, excellent flavors. I can't wait to order this again. -Arroz a la Valenciana (3/5) Unfortunately this was too spicy for my mom to eat, and there wasn't a warning on the menu that it was a spicy dish. I ate this but didn't enjoy it. The quality of the seafood could have been better, too. -Side of Plantains (5/5) Delicious. I believe this place will eventually reach 5 stars for me, but it's currently 4 stars because: -Not every dish was a hit for me. (but the dishes that were good were EXCELLENT). -On our first visit it was over 90 degrees outside that day, and it was still hot when sitting inside during dinner. We were sweating and we could see visible sweat on our server too. We didn't stay for dessert because we wanted to run home to our AC. -On my second visit (on a Saturday night at 7:45) , even though I made a reservation, we had to wait over 25 minutes for our table. And when we finally got our table, it took another 8-10 minutes for someone to take our order, so I was pretty hungry at that point. I'm still really happy that Tropa exists, since I've desperately wanted a Filipino restaurant in the Lafayette/Walnut Creek area. And I will definitely be coming back! I can't wait to try their Sunday brunch. read more

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Solid 'modern' Filipino spot in Lafayette. Came here on a Sunday towards the end of Brunch, waited about 40 mins for a party of 5 with no reservation. DJ was dropping spinning nice 90s-00's hits so it was a nice vibe. The outdoor seating fit the larger parties, so we were outside on the shady patio. We ordered the bangus-silog, mango salad,sisig, adobo fried rice, adobo sticky ribs, steak and chicken bbq sticks. The bangus silog was really delicious. Large bangus (enough for two people for sure) that was nice and crispy. I at all of the bead since it was so crispy. Came with a suka mix of vinegar and red onion along with two sunny side up eggs over rice (with pickled veggies). The mango salad was a nice way to break up the heavier foods. A little tangy with hints of sweet from the mango and an almost umami taste. The sisig was solid, came with an egg to break up and mix in. The chicken bbq skewers were good too, good chat with s hint of the glaze. The steak skewers were kind of tough, I believe they were sirloin. The strips were longer so maybe if they were cut into smaller cubes? Also they didn't really feel pinoy bbq. The adobo sticky ribs were a little too much for my wife's palette, not sure if it was the sweetness or the tang. My kids liked them though. For desert we had ube ice cream. Really good service, our waitress checked on us as well as an owner and the head chef. I'll definitely go back and try the pancakes and one of the specialty drinks. Note for parents, there is a full sized changing table in the restroom read more

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