SAN ANTONIO, TX – March 27, 2025 — Central Market’s beloved Tropics Event is back and bringing a vibrant splash of the islands to San Antonio! From now through April 8, the Central Market at 4821 Broadway St. is transforming into a tropical paradise, showcasing exotic fruits, bold marinades, chef-prepared meals, and refreshing beverages designed to transport your taste buds.

This annual celebration of flavor is a much-anticipated culinary experience for food lovers, and this year’s lineup is bursting with exciting new offerings that highlight global ingredients with a sunny twist.

🍍 What to Expect

From fresh produce to chef-prepared meals and island-inspired snacks, the Tropics Event is an immersive journey into tropical cuisine. Highlights include:

Del Monte Pinkglow Pineapple: Grown in Costa Rica, this rare fruit delivers a unique candy-like sweetness.
Sugar Apples & Hawaiian Plantain Bananas: Creamy, custard-like textures and sun-ripened flavor.
Passion Fruit Sweet Chili Marinade & Serrano Mango Rub: Available on in-house marinated chicken and pork dishes.
Tropical Chef Meals: Including Jerk-marinated shrimp, Fire-roasted Pineapple Chicken, and Mango Calamansi Seared Salmon.
Artisan Finds: From Bindi Spumoni Bomba gelato to Koko Kai Coconut Yogurt and Patricia Quintana’s tropical-inspired salsas.
New Drinks: Including a limited-edition Guava Bawi Agua Fresca, exclusive Waterloo flavors like Spiced Mango Sorbet, and Terra Coco Water, farm-to-bottle coconut hydration.

🍹 San Antonio-Only Flavor Experience

The San Antonio location will feature exclusive tastings, chef demos, and floral arrangements inspired by Caribbean and Pacific tropics. It’s not just shopping—it’s an experience, and locals are encouraged to explore the store with all five senses.

With its blend of exotic ingredients, gourmet innovation, and high-end offerings, the Tropics Event is a unique way for San Antonians to indulge in global flavors without leaving the city.

“This is more than a seasonal sale,” a Central Market spokesperson shared. “It’s a cultural and culinary celebration—and San Antonio shows up for it every year.”

Whether you’re looking to spice up your weekly dinners or take your weekend brunch to paradise, Central Market’s Tropics Event promises bold bites, sweet surprises, and a few tropical treasures to take home.

🗓️ Tropics Event Dates: Now through April 8, 2025
📍 San Antonio Location: Central Market – 4821 Broadway St., San Antonio, TX 78209
🌐 More Info: centralmarket.com

Come ready to explore—and indulge! 🌺🍤🍍