La cocina tropical truck

Buyer's Guide grade C · 65 public reviews · September 2026

La cocina tropical truck earns a C. 65 public reviews average 4.2 stars and 16.9 percent are one or two stars. That ranks it above 33 percent of graded dealers around New York.

At a glance

Mixed. Many buyers were happy, but a real share were not.
Complaint share 16.9 percent, higher than the 12.4 percent typical near New York
Reviewers mention fresh food most, in 7 reviews
Closed Sundays · Truck dealer

Why It Got a C

The star average is 4.2 from 65 public reviews. After the grade pulls it toward the national average, it counts as 4.22. 16.9 percent of reviews are one or two stars. To reach a B it would need a complaint share of 15 percent or less. How the grade works.

How the Stars Break Down

5 star50 77%

4 star1 2%

3 star3 5%

2 star0 0%

1 star11 17%

What Reviewers Talk About

The subjects that come up most in public reviews of this dealer, with how many reviews mention each one.

fresh food 7pupusas 6burritos 5food truck 5kind staff 5horchata 4flavorful food 4birria tacos 3empanadas 3prepared with love 2

Buying From La cocina tropical truck

La cocina tropical truck deals in trucks. Work trucks carry their history in the frame, the hitch and the drivetrain, and a clean cab can sit on a tired chassis. Check the tow gear and look underneath before you pay.

Whatever the grade, the grade is about the dealer. The car is its own question. Ask the dealer if an independent inspection is allowed before you sign. A good lot says yes.

Dealer Details

Address	1169 Bay St, Staten Island, NY 10305
Phone	646-523-3247
Listed features	Credit cards, Debit cards, Phone pay, Delivery
Type	Truck dealer

Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	1 PM to midnight
Wednesday	1 PM to midnight
Thursday	1 PM to midnight
Friday	1 PM to midnight
Saturday	1 PM to midnight
Sunday	Closed

Common Questions

Is La cocina tropical truck a good dealer?

La cocina tropical truck earns a C in the PPI Auto Buyer's Guide. Mixed. Many buyers were happy, but a real share were not. The grade reads 65 public reviews averaging 4.2 stars, with 16.9 percent at one or two stars. It rates past buyers' experience with the dealer, not any single car.

Can I get a car at La cocina tropical truck inspected before I buy?

Yes. PPI Auto sends an inspector to the car on the lot in Staten Island. You do not have to be there. The inspection covers 122 points, a full OBD-II scan with readiness monitors, a road test and photos of anything found, and the report comes the same day. Ask the dealer to hold the car while it is checked.

How is the grade worked out?

It needs 20 or more public reviews. The star average is pulled toward the national average by 25 average reviews so a short record cannot jump the line, and the share of one and two star reviews sets a ceiling. The full method is on our grading page.

Is La cocina tropical truck open on Sunday?

Its listing shows it closed on Sunday. Hours change, so call before you drive over.

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122 points, a full scan and a road test, on the lot, same day report.

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