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La Tropicana Mexican Market
About Us
Welcome to La Tropicana Mexican Market, your one-stop destination for authentic Mexican groceries and dining in Urbandale, IA, since 2015. We pride ourselves on delivering a comprehensive service experience that includes a full-service meat counter, a vibrant Hispanic bakery, a well-stocked liquor store, and a cozy restaurant. Inspired by his father's grocery business in Mexico, Jay founded La Tropicana to bring a taste of home and community to Des Moines and Urbandale. As we plan to expand our locations into downtown Des Moines, we warmly invite you to visit us. Experience the flavors of our unique bakery, savor gourmet meats from our counter, and relax with a refreshing drink and delicious dinner on our charming patio. Join us today and become a part of our growing family!
Areas Served
Urbandale, IA | Des Moines, IA | 50 mile radius
Our Professional Associations
- Urbandale Chamber of Commerce
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
What We Offer
Our Specialties include:
- Monday: Half Priced Appetizers, With The Purchase of an Entrée!
- Tuesday: $2 Taco Tuesday!
- Wednesday: $2.99 Margarita Wednesday!
- Thursday: Kids Eat Free, With The Purchase of an Entrée!
- Friday: Free Queso Dip With The Purchase of an Entrée!
- Saturday: Karaoke Every Other Week
Our Services include:
- Half Grocery and Half Restaurant
- Full Service Meat Counter
- Liquor Store
- Money Services
- Retail
- Patio Dining
- Self Serve Ice Cream
- Full Service Bar
- Pool Table
- Dart Board
- Fuse Ball
- Grab and Go Food
- To Go Food
- Hispanic Bakery
- Door Dash
- Grub Hub
Our Brands include:
- Money Gram
- RIA
- Intermix
Our Products include:
- Appetizers
- Lunch Specials
- All Day Breakfast
- Vegetarian Options
- Burritos
- Enchiladas
- Seafood
- Fajitas
- Kid's Menu
Testimonials
On 6/29/2025
Lee Elswick
had this to say:
Love this restaurant! Friendly waitresses, and food is actually some of the best Mexican I’ve found in the metro.
On 6/3/2025
Patrick K.
had this to say:
La Tropicana Mexican Restaurant is a true gem. From the moment we walked in, the service was remarkably fast and attentive, making us feel instantly welcome. But the real highlight was the food - bursting with authentic flavors and cooked to perfection. The experience didn't end there; we were delighted to discover an attached market where we couldn't resist grabbing some cookies and dessert to enjoy at home, extending the deliciousness of our visit.
On 6/1/2025
Regina Dominguez
had this to say:
Very good food with a great store attached.
On 5/4/2025
Stephen Toothman
had this to say:
I was pleasantly surprised by how good the food was. And the service was excellent.
On 3/26/2025
Katt
had this to say:
(Translated by Google) My daughter told me about this place, and it's absolutely amazing. I'll definitely tell everyone I know about it and will be returning several times in the coming years. I've found my favorite. Thanks, friends!
(Original)
Mi hija me habló de este lugar y es absolutamente increíble. Definitivamente se lo diré a todo el mundo. sé y estar volviendo varias veces en los próximos años encontré mi favorito ¡Gracias amigos!
Contact Us
La Tropicana Mexican Market
2743 86th St Urbandale, IA 50322
Phone: (515) 334-3456
Email: tropicanamexfood
Right behind Panera on 86th St.
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Payment Types Accepted
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Our Hours
Holiday Hours May Vary. Please Call For Details.
Monday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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