The interior is decorated in South American design & Latino music plays in the background. Gallo Tropical specializes in Colombian cuisine,in which the main staple is rice & beans. There is a Caribbean influence in Colombian food because of the sweet plantains in their diet. Besides Colombian fare, they offer Mexican food as well, & other food such as vegetarian dishes, gyros, sandwiches & wraps. In additioon to tropical drinks, Gallo Tropical offers different domestic an imported beers & juices such as passion fruit,blackberry,mango & guava. These juices can also be ordered to be made into smoothies, or have water or milk added.. Gallo Tropical also offers heart-healty selections & is part of Mather Hospital's "Just Ask Us" program This family-owned business is run by David, his parents & his sister. On the menu is a biography of their ancestor Vicente Bustamante, who was a prominent military commander in Colombia & Valenzuela in the 18th century. A statue of him adorns the famous Avenue of Liberataors in Valenzuelan capital of Caracas. That, David said personifies family pride, at both a personal & business level. Gallo Tropical offers take-out & catering. For more information, call 631-475-4667 or visit www.gallotopical.com At this newly expanded Patachogue Colombian spot, French windows open onto the downtown street scene. Inside the owner explains the cuisine to newcomers. The well-burnished rotisserie chicken is especially good daubed with Bustamante's avocado sauce, a sassy chile spiked puree. Try the arroz con pollo, a winning dish reminiscent of Chinese fried rice. For dessert, the house specialty, five-milk flan, offers an appropriately cool , creamy conclusion.