Tropical Birds is a casual seaside restaurant in the Barco Hundido area on Calle 1era in Bocas Town, Bocas del Toro. It is known for honest, affordable Caribbean food and a relaxed setting right next to the water.
The daily lunch plates are the big draw: fish, chicken, beef or a vegetarian plate topped with fried eggs, all served with rice, beans and salad. The menu also offers octopus with coconut rice, crispy patacones, lobster, seafood pastas and chicken wraps. Don’t skip the homemade hot sauce, which gives every bite a kick. With generous portions and fair prices, it is popular with locals and travelers and one of the best-value restaurants in Bocas del Toro.
Tropical Birds is open Tue to Sun from 12pm to 8pm, and closed on Mondays. Come for lunch to try the plate of the day.
From Saigon Bay it is a short bike or taxi ride into town. For another local lunch with a view, try Restaurante Tom, or see our Bocas del Toro travel guide.
