La Tropicana Market
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La Tropicana Market

5200 Monte Vista St, Los Angeles, CA

★★★★★4.6(238 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Tucked into a vibrant corner of LA, this intimate market blends global snacks and drinks with a genuine neighborhood hangout vibe, complete with kombucha on tap and a solid juice bar that keeps regulars coming back. The real magic is in the layered experience—grab a fresh coffee or juice, settle into one of the cozy seating areas to linger, and browse an eclectic selection of international products and prepared foods (including a sandwich counter in back) all under one welcoming roof. It's the kind of place that feels less like a transaction and more like discovering a local treasure, where you can actually spend time instead of just rushing through.

What to expect

MeetingsLate nightsSlow sitTraditional drinksLight foodSpecialty drinks

Google Reviews

Sam0ny
★★★★2 months ago

Cute corner shop. Lots of great options for snacks and drinks. A bit tight. They don't take coupons.

Raquel Gonzalez
★★★★5 months ago

This little market is so convenient and fun to shop at if you live in the neighborhood. They have a variation of food and drinks from different parts of the world. They also have kombucha on tap, a coffee bar and burritos! They are a bit on the pricier side and I knocked them 1 star because the produce seems to be on the brink of going bad most of the time. Their fruit has been fresh and yummy though.

Paul Morrell
★★★★★3 years ago

I went to the sandwich shop in the back of the market (Ziv, reviewed separately) and was quite pleased to peruse the market while I waited the 20 min for my sandwiches order. This market is consise but impressive! I bought a couple drinks from one of the fridges and a promising bag of coffee for now, but there are so many cool finds. Basically I can see and feel that they get it and know. If 90% of options are all quality great finds you've tried before, it tends to suggest you ought to try the ones you have not. Somewhere else I might think it's just the less good options, but this place doesn't seem to have any less good options. Many items don't have prices displayed, but honestly this is more like a shopping date with yourself ; ) That being said, I did not try the smoothie coffee bar on the left wall and am scared I might enjoy it too much given the prices. Yikes, just yikes. Maybe I'll take more picture next time. Really everything is worthy.

Isabel Rendon
★★★★★6 years ago

Love this place! Not just a market. An appealing and welcoming environment with plenty of places to sit and relax. Enjoy a fresh juice or coffee then do some grocerie shopping on the way out. Penty of healthy food and produce options and a good selection of wine. The staff is amazing!

Sam Rosenzweig
★★★★★6 years ago

Nice people, nice produce, nice products. Some great prepared food options as well. The juice bar is also a highlight.

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