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    Tropical House

    4.7 (30 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 1:30 pm, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    Quiet
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Lynsey B.

    Best Pina Colada in town, with great vibe and good music with the sweetest bartender and delicious chips and guacamole!

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    Greg C.

    Stumbled into this place and it was perfect! Nice dining area with music playing, good food with good portions. Sangria was also perfect. Will be back again

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    Julia G.

    Tropical House was the midpoint between our vacation stay and town so we stopped by a few different times. I've had both fish and shrimp tacos here which are delicious, the protein is well seasoned, the cabbage gives a perfect crunch, and the Baja sauce is incredible! They're off menu but ask and they'll do them for you. Members of our group have also had pesto pasta (raved about), chicken tacos (good and same seasoning blend as seafood), and quesadillas(meh) The drinks here are good too. We were able to talk to the owner who is from the US and makes his own tequila and orange liqueur. We got some bottles and made margaritas that are way too good for having that much alcohol in them! We noticed he sells to other establishments in town like Don Pato The patio at Tropical House is beautiful and they bring out large fans to keep the air moving and cool things down a little. Service is definitely on the slow side but worth it, especially for those fish and shrimp tacos, and everyone is friendly. Note that they do serve breakfast until pretty late but if you ask for a lunch menu they're happy to get something going for you. Great spot for a lunch or group dinner!

    Delicious and creatively prepared Caprese Salad
    Steve R.

    Wow what a friendly place to be. It begins with this amazing gal Sara....well poured drinks with a wonderful smile and laughter. The menu is simple....but the meals are prepared with passion and enthusiasm...fresh ingredients and big portions I highly recommend finding this gem

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    Grace D.

    This adorable funky spot is definitely a must-try in Sayulita. The service is great, the basil mojitos are addictive, and the live music creates such a nice vibe. They do breakfast, but I think dinner here while listening to music is the best way to experience it. If you're looking for local food beyond just tacos, this is a spot for you. We loved their fresh coconut shrimp with a fruity dipping sauce and their quesadilla with tangy mustard sauce.

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    MJ S.

    Excellent breakfast. Fantastic, friendly service. I make a point of trying chillaquilles in as many places as I can when traveling in Mexico and the ones here were hands down the best this trip. So good that we've come two days in a row now. Great smoothies and fruit cocktails too.

    Enjoying my Margherita at the Tropical House.  Smooth as ever make sure you take it easy, they are stronger than they seem!!!!
    Michael F.

    Hands down the best Margherita in the World!!!! And I don't take that phrase lightly. They use their own home made tequila and it is absolutely amazing!!!

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    I love this place!! The food is great, wine selection is great! There was a music band and everyone was just having so much fun!

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    Had breakfast/lunch there today. Food was fresh, light and excellent. This place beat out my previous "best margarita" restaurant.

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    7 years ago

    Hidden gem on the north side of town away from the hustle and bustle. Breakfast was so tasty and great service. Highly recommend.

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    Review Highlights - Tropical House

    We have been in Sayulita for almost 2 weeks and had dinner here on their first night open for dinner beginning in high season.

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