2nd time dining tonight and the food is consistently delicious (had the bifongo w/roasted pork, Tequeno and Cuban sandwich). Definitely will be back.
We had the sautéed steak, mofongo with pernil, beef empanada, ham croquetas, and most importantly, PASSION FRUIT SMOOTHIE WITH MILK. I loved the smoothie.
The only thing that was not very good was the mofongo. It had hard bits that I had to spit out because I couldn't chew them.
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Típico Café Latino (Típico Latino Restaurant), 566 Barton Boulevard, Rockledge, Florida- 5-Stars
Although the Hispanic population in Brevard County as of 2022 is a mere 11.6%, their restaurants must make up 35% of the restaurant inventory. Now that I have dined at so many Latin establishments, I feel I am starting to discern the good, the bad, and the horrific. Recently I found myself in Rockledge walking into the unassuming Tipico Café Latino. The place didn't look like much to me at first, and since the most obvious definition of "típico" in English means "typical," I was concerned. Later when I found out that "típico" when referring to food is more about how such a dish represents the most famous local flavor of a region, the name made perfect sense.
The food prepared here is the real deal and it's truly outstanding.
Don't let the ambiance of this small saloon deter you. Elise is the owner and personally sees to the comfort of her guests. She and her chef are from the Dominican Republic, and their website states that Dominican cuisine has been influenced by indigenous Dominicans as well as settlers from Spain, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Canary Islands, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Haiti (next door on the shared island of Hispaniola), and Hungary. They further indicate that flavor contributions have been made by Sephardic Jews, slaves brought to the Republic by the French in the 17th Century, and freed Blacks who fled from the United States in the 19th Century.
From the Menú Típica Latino, I ordered the Típico Fried Platter, and I strongly suggest you do the same. It has everything: Fried Pork, Fried Chicken, Longaniza (Spanish sausage), Salami, Fried Cheese, Casava, and Tostones. Amazing!
As the Dominican Republic is only 57 miles southeast of Cuba, it is not surprising that there are also a few expressly classic Cuban dishes on the menu. One of these is the Ropa Vieja/ Shredded Stewed Beef and Vegetables. The rice accompanying this "típica" Cuban dish was cooked perfectly. The beef itself was so tender, its juices so flavorful, that for a moment I experienced zoanthropy, becoming one of Pavlov's dogs salivating just remembering this experience. I pull myself together, remembering I am a human man, and wipe the slobber off my jowls with a towel.
THIS IS A BIG BOY MUST TRY!
The Big Boy says, "Go see Elise, try the Típico Fried Platter, and, oh yeah, bring your appetite."
I ran into this little gem when my husband and I decided to go on an adventure from Tampa to Rockledge for their annual lighting of the Xmas tree. The parking lot was rather dark but when we got inside it was quite cozy. The customer service was on point and the food was delicious. It was the best decision of the trip. So Buen Provecho!
This place deserves way more attention. I love the food here, it never disappoints! The food reminds me of my mom's own cooking, and it makes me happy. I got the lechon asado, which I recommend to anyone who loves pork dishes. I would give it five stars, however, the last time we were there, my food wasn't hot. It was more lukewarm. The only thing that made me subtract a star. Otherwise, incredibly friendly owners and staff, and yummy Dominican food!
Authentic Dominican food
Pros:
-Excellent food with typical latin flavor
-Very friendly people
-Family Oriented
-Menu is impressively good for a small restaurant
-Price point is excellent
Cons:
-I did not see any
Recommendations:
-I wish they show youtube Dominican culture related videos on the TV screen.
Food was very good. Bit of a wait but they make everything from scratch. Service not very good. Non attentive. She was too busy socializing with friends instead of servicing customers properly and attentively.
My wife and I stopped by for a late lunch the other day. Even though we live very nearby, for one reason or another we've never tried the Tipico. We've been missing out on a local gem, all this time. What a cool place. It may be the smallest restaurant I've ever seen, but that's not a bad thing. The bathroom, (only one) is a little odd, but nicely decorated, neat and clean. We had a ton of questions about the menu but our server was very patient and answered all of them with ease. The food was delicious, the portions generous and the prices reasonable. And, the wine we had with our meal didn't jack the tab out of orbit, either. What more do you want? We left with a full tummy, leftovers for later and a smile. We'll be back.
My family and I went to eat lunch at this authentic latin restaurant and were very happy with the food. We had their Baleadas, Steak & Chicken Tacos, Pupusas, Arepa, Chicken Quesadillas and Steak dinner. Make sure you go with plenty of time if you go in a big group, they make everything fresh. We tried their natural juices, Mango & Maracuya and really enjoyed the taste.
The food is amazing and authentic. It is a great place for a family dinner.
Amazing authentic Dominican Republic food. This is a family owned and operated spot which shows in the food quality. Just amazing! We will be back, on the regular!
This place is a gem! There's both Cuban and Dominican food on the menu. The lady taking our order was full of energy and all kinds of suggestions, and the food we ended up with was incredible! The cuban cafe con leché is good if you're a latté person, and goes really nicely with the empanadas. Love it!
If you want some that make you feel home this is it in this area , I’m from Wisconsin and when is about home cooking is not a burger is not a Hotdog is authentic food that will make you lick your fingers and is worth the wait cause is Real and Real good …..
A mí me encanta la comida completa de este sitio.. Dominican food all the way # 1... I highly recommend it, it don't matter if it seems dead or crowded..it's somewhere to eat and highly recommend it 100%
Good food..nice waitress very attentive . Decent price of plates. If you like mofongo the right place to go. Tostones, arroz y abichuelas great!! I would definitely go back any time..
This place was great! Don’t hesitate to go everything we ordered was delicious.
Muy Delicioso authentic cuisine! We love the chicken and beef empanadas! Just the right tasty spices make it a mouth watering taste sensation ! I want some more already amd just had it for dinner last night. 😃Great Cuban bread and love the tostones and yukka.
The Empanada I had was the best I've ever had. All the food was amazing. And the waitress I had was very friendly and nice to speak to.
This place is amazing. Authentic Dominican food served at great prices. The staff are very friendly and they will make sure you’re happy.
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