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TROPICAL DOWNTOWN

4.4(641)

Latin street food and cocktails in downtown Calgary with happy hour, late-night service, and private events.

latin · mexican · latin fusion · street food

Closed · opens 4:00 PM

Signature Dishes

Cocktails

Cocktails

$5

All tropical cocktails.

Margaritas

Margaritas

$5

All margaritas.

Chicharron Ahumado Taco

Chicharron Ahumado Taco

$5

Smoked pork belly, salsa verde, pickled onions, cilantro.

Baja Shrimp Taco

Baja Shrimp Taco

$5

Beer-battered shrimp, pico de gallo, avocado, chipotle mayo.

Maduros con Crema y Queso

Maduros con Crema y Queso

$8

Sweet fried plantains topped with creamy house crema and melted mozzarella.

Yuca Frita

Yuca Frita

$8

Crispy yuca fries with a soft center, served with house-made chipotle mayo.

Coctel de Camaron

Coctel de Camaron

$14

Chilled, fully cooked shrimp, creamy house pink salsa, fresh lime, cilantro, and red onion. Served with crispy tostones.

Nachos

Nachos

$21

Homemade tortilla chips, Monterey Jack cheese, refried beans, pico de gallo, jalapeños, cream. Add chicken tinga, beef brisket, or guacamole for $6.

Events

Live music, weekly specials, and seasonal nights

Tuesday–Saturday

Happy Hour

Happy hour is advertised from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the site.

Any booking day

Birthday celebrations

Birthday packages include décor, DJ shout-outs, sparkler dessert presentations, and reserved tables.

By reservation

Private events

Customizable spaces for gatherings from 20 guests up to full-venue parties for 200 guests.

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Opening Hours

  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
  • Saturday
  • Sunday

Find Us

1011 1 St SW, Calgary, AB T2R 1J2, Canada

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Reviews

4.4(641)

EC

5 months ago

I celebrated my birthday at Tropical last night and it was honestly the best experience ever. The food was amazing, the servers were super kind and attentive, and the ambiance was perfect. They even made my birthday extra special, which I really appreciated.

ana maria martinez contreras

4 months ago

The host was extremely kind and welcoming, greeting us with a smile and explaining everything very clearly, especially that the reservation lasts two hours, which we really appreciated so we could plan our night without any surprises.

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Amber F

Sep 10, 2024

The patio is large, clean, and comfortable. We started there and eventually moved inside to hide from the wasps (it's a bad season for those devils). The interior of this place is a sight to behold! The design, layout, and finishes are simply incredible.

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Brad G

Jun 28, 2025

they had happy hour going till 7:00, so we ordered appetizers to start they were excellent, went into the menu the nachos were the best I've had anywhere in Calgary both in terms of quality flavor and value. Everything we ate here was superb, service was excellent. We'll be back.

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Daniela C

Nov 16, 2025

Most people talk about the amazing food, the strong-but-delicious drinks, and the electric atmosphere—and they’re right. The food is full of flavor and truly well done. The drinks are balanced and fun, and everything comes out quickly.

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Andrés Hernández

2 months ago

Everything was delightful. Food amazing. Latin party good music and service outstanding. Thanks to Laura she really take care of me every single time I go there.

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Pilar Duran

2 months ago

It was really good experience, the service excellent our waitress was Fernanda the best!!

Ali Hashmat

4 months ago

The atmosphere was great and very welcoming. Beer prices were around $8, which is reasonable—not cheap, but fair for the vibe and service. The staff and manager were extremely friendly and cooperative, which made the experience even better.

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