Tropa Modern Filipino

YUMMY food and dessert, great for sharing as well 💖 the owner is so nice and the service was great

Everything I tried was great! For me, the Kinilaw was a standout and I'll be thinking about it a long time. The service was great too!

Great flavors, excellent taste, beautiful outdoor seating under the tree.

The food...delicious, the drinks...superb, the ambiance...delightful and the service...awesome!!!

Fantastic food and cocktails, with an incredible and authentic vibe. 10/10

Foods are super delicious. A must try resto.

Authentic Filipino flavors! I love the kare-kare, sisig, and kilawin. The adobo ribs are super tender and delish! I’m coming back and try everything on the menu. Next time brunch!

I kid you not, this is some of the best food I’ve had in a while. And I’m Filipino, so I get particular about Filipino restaurants. The flavors are on point—their contemporary but doesn’t lose Filipino flavors. Every dish we ordered exceeded my expectations. The ambience is also super nice so perfect for a night out.

What an unexpected turn of events. We had made a reservation at the Hideout Kitchen and our gps took us here instead! I guess this is the owners second restaurant. We were not sure about the food since we had not tried Filipino cuisine but the minute we arrived the staff greeted us and offered some options for us. From the minute we sat down we had the best service and guidance on what they recommended. The staff was attentive and made sure we had everything we need. The ambiance on the patio was very romantic and we brought our small dog on the patio which was nice. I highly recommend the Pinoy BbQ, Insal, Tortang Talong (for vegetarians) and of course the plantains! Definitely can’t wait to come back ! Wishing this venue all the best as it is only open for one week.

Delicious !! I’m filipina and i was impressed how they refined some of my favorite Filipino dishes and it was a fun welcoming setting.

Tried the Adobo Sticky Ribs, Chicken Lumpia and Oxtail Kare-Kare and it was excellent! Will be coming back with more family soon, appreciated the owner checking in on our meal too.

Beautiful decor, amazing food, great atmosphere and service. Lafayette’s cool factor went up when it opened!

best food ever pancit was soooo good

Tropa delivers an incredible experience from start to finish. The modern Filipino dishes were absolutely delicious: creative, bold flavors without losing the comfort of the classics. The cocktails were just as impressive, beautifully crafted and perfectly balanced. What truly set the night apart was the service. Every team member was warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. I left an item behind by accident, and they went out of their way to retrieve it and keep it safe until I could pick it up. Shout out to Eddie! That kind of kindness and professionalism is rare and so appreciated. Can’t wait to come back and explore more of the menu! Highly recommend.

Absolutely loved this restaurant! Very cozy on the inside, R&B/soul music playing in the background, and best of all… amazing food. You MUST get the Lechon and adobo ribs. Can’t wait to come back again when it’s warm and sit in their outdoor patio area.

We had reservations and were seated right away. The restaurant filled up quickly after opening, which immediately told us we were in for something good. The ambiance is warm and inviting—modern yet cozy. While we sat inside, we noticed the patio looked just as charming and perfect for a relaxed meal. The music was another highlight—it instantly took us back to our childhood in the Philippines, which made the experience even more special. We ordered the lumpia, tocilog, sisig, and finished with tres leches for dessert. Every dish was beautifully plated, bursting with flavor, and authentically Filipino. The cocktail menu was both fun and creative, with drinks playfully named after Filipino pop culture references—a thoughtful touch that made us smile. What stood out most was how Tropa managed to elevate Filipino cuisine while staying true to its roots. It’s the perfect balance of tradition and innovation. We’re already looking forward to our next visit!

I highly recommend! I had the Longsilog for brunch. Very good! The atmosphere was good, the food was great, I will be back. Karaoke Sunday Brunch is dope!

Tropa in Lafayette is hands-down one of the best Filipino dining experiences in the Bay Area. It’s casual, welcoming, and full of heart—exactly the kind of spot you end up recommending to everyone you know. The food? Absolutely incredible. Their crispy pork belly is golden perfection—crackling skin, tender meat, no shortcuts. The adobo is bold, garlicky, and slow-cooked with that deep, homey flavor that only comes from serious attention to detail. And if you see pancit palabok on the menu, order it immediately—it’s rich, savory, and perfectly balanced with the tangy shrimp sauce and crunchy chicharrón bits. The portions are generous, perfect for sharing (but you’ll probably want to keep it all to yourself), and the prices are more than fair for the quality. Tropa nails that tricky balance of staying true to Filipino tradition while bringing a fresh, modern edge. The vibe is chill and upbeat, with friendly service that feels genuine—not forced. Whether you’re Filipino and craving comfort food or just curious to explore the cuisine, Tropa makes you feel right at home.

Visiting the Lamorinda area this summer for a few weeks to get caught up with family and found out that Tropa just opened in Lafayette. We ordered 8 dishes off the menu and we were all very impressed with the authentic flavors! I married into a Filipino clan from San Diego and know what to expect from home cooked Filipino meals. Tropa was as close as I have had outside of National City. More importantly, my wife from Zambales and daughter (who is the Lamorinda local) agreed that Tropa and Chef JB are getting it right. The sisig was amazing, pancit was refreshing, pork belly was thankfully very crispy, and adobo sticky ribs were tender and tasty. Masarap Chef JB!

Sooo good!! JB, chef and owner of the Hideout kitchen, has done it again!! The drinks are very creative. I especially love the cocktail booklet and stories for each creation. The food is flavorful, complex and prepared with love. Each dish is so unique and portions are good. Be sure to make a reservation as the space is smaller than the old Hideout space.

It's nice to find a Filipino restaurant in downtown Lafayette. The ambience is cozy and eclectic. The outdoor seatings make up for the tight interiors. The food is good but the selections are typically. Price is reasonable considering the quality and location. What really stands out is the excellent service and good- spirited patrons that this resto attracts. Definitely worth the try. I they could highlight more Filipino ingredients like Ube and the likes.

Hidden away in a micro mall is Tropa, a new restaurant in Lafayette featuring Filapino food. Cocktails are good but $2-3 too much. Food is very tasty and filling. Jay was our waiter and was very pleasant. Indoor/outdoor. We will be back.

Tropa is a beautiful eatery tucked discreetly away in a small strip mall. The outdoor seating is right next to the parking lot, however, situated under a large tree strung with lights you almost forget where you are. Service was quick and attentive. I also give extra points for providing hooks for women's purses and take out bags. The dishes were delicious and well prepared and presented, but we were a bit disappointed at their Tortang Talong. We understand that this is Filipino cuisine reimagined, however it was no longer the dish that it was named for. We should have heeded the description on their menu: "breaded eggplant" and realized that it was not Tortang Talong. We also had the Lechon Kawali, which was missing the crunchy skin that we were accustomed to. I hope that those who have never had Filipino food before, are not surprised by the differences in their next Filipino food experience outside of Tropa. With that being said, I will emphasize that everything was delicious and we enjoyed the food as it was.

This restaurant has an amazing atmosphere, the staff is very nice, and the presentation of the food was perfect. This restaurant does not need any marketing gimmicks, but I recommend you look into their special Sunday brunches. I will leave you to search more on that. The food is enough. Definitely try their specialty drinks!

Pretty good. We got reservations since we had a party of five. The food was pretty good, though some were a bit too salty. My mom didn’t like it. The place has a nice ambiance and a nice outdoor seating area. It was a nice change from our normal dining experience. Parking was a little difficult, but at least there was an accessible space in the lot next to the restaurant. 3% was already charged to our bill.

Was excited to visit Tropa with friends.  We all like the other restaurants opened by the same chef. Sadly it did not live up to our expectations. The concept Modern Filipino food served family style.  The actual restaurant and the patio area are nicely appointed and there is a full bar. The drink menu has some interesting cocktails all named after famous Filipino people and I enjoyed the Maria Clara. For our food, we decided to share orders of the Adobo Sticky Ribs, Garlic Rice, Chicken Lumpia, Arroz ala Valenciana (think Filipino paella), Pancit Bihon and Grilled Octopus.  For dessert we went with the plantain & jackfruit with ube ice cream. Our best bites were the ribs (tender and tangy) the rice in the Arroz ala Valenciana  {the turmeric in the rice gave it color and a earthy flavor}, the octopus and the refreshing mango and cucumber salad (the salad had a nice spicy element as well with jalapeños mixed in) under it and dessert. The garlic rice didn't have much garlic flavor, the chicken lumpia lacked texture and flavor, the seafood in the Arroz tasted old or frozen not fresh.   (to be fair, when we told the staff about the seafood, they did discount that dish) The restaurant is new, so maybe they are working out some kinks, but I doubt I'll go back.  The value for the cost isn't there either. One major con, and something that is hard to fix is the volume of little wasps that were hovering over our outside table.  Flat out annoying.

Food: 3 Service: 3 Atmosphere: 2

walkway is uneven for my disability before getting in, waiting outside for the reservation and got an outdoor table not much space to walk for my disability.

Really wanted this place to be good. Got hooked by a sponsored IG post and my husband and I drove up from Oakland. Ordered a coffee (SO bitter. Jesus.) Lumpia (Don’t do it. Chicken Lumpia is a sin and it’s dry. On top of that they came out soggy which was so strange) Adobo ribs (Nah dawg. Mostly just sweet and not much else) Adobo Fried Rice (this was the MOST disappointing ever. It’s just their garlic fried rice with soy sauce on it. There’s no vinegar / lemon juice or acid flavor of any kind. There’s also no meat… Adding soy sauce to something does not make it adobo) Bangus (This was the only dish that was alright. Saved by their BANGIN’ sawsawan spicy vinegar. The garlic fried rice was ok, the garlic was burnt and it really overpowered some of the bites) Other notes, don’t eat outside during brunch. Their are bees and they hover all over your food. Whomever was in control of the music was AWFUL, would turn it up, turn it down, turn it up again. So loud sometimes. And did an odd “Mic Check, Check Check Check” Bruh it’s 10am what are you doing? I get it, if you’re in the area… I suppose it’s a gem. But I would highly suggest y’all drive to Oakland and hit up FOB Kitchen. They’ll give you a real Adobo Fried Rice and Bangus / Daing that has been soaked proper sour! The love is here, but the execution just fell short. Hopefully y’all get it together.