The Tropic Truck

The Story

Lauren and Nelson Saravia knew exactly how to spend their 2015 tax refund. Long days working in food and bev, they fantasized about relaxing on a beach, eating fresh, healthy, food. She’s from Southern Florida, he from El Salvador and together they created Tropic Truck whose menu imparts that laid back tropical feeling combining Hispanic Caribbean flavors with familiar foods. Now with running three trucks, you can say, The Tropic Truck took LA by storm––the good kind that is. 

Sample Menu

Caribbean Roast Beef Bowl

charbroiled then slow roasted beef in Caribbean spices, served with saffron rice, black beans, sweet plantains, pico de gallo, and red cabbage slaw​

Jerk Tofu Bowl (V)

tofu tossed with jerk sauce, served with saffron rice, black beans, sweet plantains, pico de gallo, and red cabbage slaw​

Caribbean Roast Beef Fries

shoestring fries topped with cheddar jack cheese, pico de gallo, chipotle aioli, and lime-tarragon aioli​

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