Torrance is the place where I usually am because there is every store I could possibly need (DSW, Loemann's, Free People, H&M and many Japanese markets) and a variety of great restaurants from all over the world.
The city is very large (it's the 8th largest city in LA county) and has different faces so I would like to start with East side Torrance.
My favorite Cuban restaurant is in East Torrance, their name is "Tropi-Cuba Cafe and Bakery". This is a Cuban family owned restaurant and serves real Cuban food. When you first walk in this place it will surprise you how unique the setting and mood is like a secret spot in Cuba.
You will be "WOW!" when you try their food, it is seriously yummy!! My most favorite is "Seafood Soup"(Sopa de Mariscos) which has lobster, crab, shrimp and mussels with an amazing tomato based soup.
This place is popular for Sunday brunch buffet and Tuesday night for Roasted Pig Buffet and Salsa music.
They also are a bakery, you can find meat pies, and many kinds of Cuban sweets.
The people who work here are very friendly and ready to answer all your questions about Cuban food.
In East Torrance, there is a very touristic spot "Alpine Village" which is a German town. They are famous for Octoberfest and Sunday champagne brunch, but I commute here for a completely different reason.
My reason to go this place is... their meat! They have a great meat market and sell many kinds of ham, roast beef, sausages and import beers. My favorite things to buy are GENOA SALAMI and their MEAT SALAD (also their POTATO SALAD is yummy!) I always ask them when I order the salami "please cut it very thin" because German style is usually very thick.
833 W. Torrance Blvd, Torrance CA 90502
(310)327-4384
