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  • Menu
  • Drinks
  • Specials
  • Events
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  • Reserve
  • Parties
  • Catering
  • Jobs
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Our Menu

  • Brunch Menu
  • Dinner Menu
  • Happy Hour Menu
  • Party Options
  • Tapas Menu

Tropical Brunch

Havana French Toast

$19.95
Cornflake, Almond Crusted Tres Leches French Toast.

The Cuban Churrasco & Eggs

$19.95
Grilled Skirt Steak, Chorizo, Eggs any style, Sweet Plantain, White Rice, Black Beans.

El Mañanero Sandwich

$19.95
Vaca Frita, Bacon, Egg any style, cheddar cheese, Lettuce, tomatoes, roasted peppers, pickles, Mayo.

Avocado Toast

$19.95
Grilled Bread, Avocado, Eggs of choice with Crispy Bacon, and Pomegranate seeds.

Huevos Rancheros Downtown

$19.95
Eggs, Toasted Tortilla, Black Bean Puree, Ham, Red Onions, Avocado, Sour Cream, Queso Fresco, rice & beans.

The Cuban Brunch Burger

$19.95
Smokey Grilled Beef Patty, Fresh Lettuce, Tomatoes. Classic cheese, caramelized onions, served with egg of any style, an artisanal bun, or potato sticks.

Cuban Pancakes

$19.95
Cuban Style pancakes, eggs any style, guava syrup & blueberries.

Chicken Wing & Waffles

$19.95
Crispy chicken wings, traditional waffles, served with eggs of any style, and guava glaze.

Antojitos

To Share

Guacamole Tasting

$21.00
Cuban Guacamole, fresh mango, and vaca frita toppings.

Guacamole Tradicional

$15.00
Cuban guacamole, plantain chips.

Empanaditas Trio

$15.00
Beef, chicken, spinach.

Croquetas Duo

$13.00
Wild mushroom croquette, ham croquette, truffle aioli.

Acompañantes

Sides

Eggs Any Style

$4.00

Toast

$5.00

Bacon

$9.00

Tostones

$5.00

Sliced Avocado

$6.00

French Fries

$7.00

Truffled Fries

$9.00

Mashed Potato

$6.00

Postres

Flan

Tres Leches

Churros

Special Dessert

Tapas

Small plates inspired by the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean, made to share and savor.

The Cuban Guacamole

$15.00
A creamy blend of ripe avocados, freshly squeezed lime juice, diced tomatoes, finely chopped onions, fresh cilantro, and a hint of jalapeño for a mild kick. Served with crispy plantain chips.

Tostones con Mojo

$9.00
Crispy green plantains twice-fried to golden perfection, served with a tangy garlic-citrus mojo sauce for dipping.

Croquetas de Jamón o Hongos

$10.00/4 Pieces
Classic Cuban ham or mushroom croquettes, fried until golden brown, paired with a creamy truffle aioli.

Empanadas Cubanas

$10.00/2 Pieces
Flaky pastry filled with your choice of shredded beef, chicken, or spinach and Manchego cheese.

Trio Empanadas Cubanas

$15.00
1 of each.

Chicharrones de Pollo

$13.00
Marinated, crispy chicken bites tossed with a hint of lime and garlic, accompanied by a zesty chili-lime dipping sauce.

Calamares Fritos

$15.00
Golden, lightly breaded calamari served with a side of spicy marinara and garlic aioli.

Gambas al Ajillo

$16.00
Succulent shrimp sautéed with garlic, olive oil, and a touch of white wine, served with crusty Cuban bread for dipping.

Chorizo Salteado

$15.00
Sauteed Caribbean sausage, peppers and onions served with crusty Cuban bread for dipping.

Mini Ropa Vieja Tacos

$14.00
Soft corn tortillas filled with shredded beef, pickled onions, and guacamole, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Chicharroncitos de Puerco

$13.00
Bites of crunchy pork skin, pickled onions, fresh lime.

Spicy Pan con Bisteak

$18.00
Sliced skirt steak with jalapenos, onions, tomatoes, garlic aioli with a side of plantain chips.

Cuban Quesadilla

$15.00
A warm, toasted flour tortilla filled with melted cheese, shredded roasted pork, caramelized onions. Served with a side of homemade hot sauce, pico, and guacamole.

El Cubano

$14.00
Slow-roasted pork, ham, Cantimpalo, Swiss cheese, pickles, garlic mojo, and a side of plantain chips.

Camarones en Coco y Ron

$16.00
Crispy shrimp battered in a coconut rum sauce, lightly sprinkled with coconut flakes, served with sweet guava sauce.

Wings Cubanas

$14.00
Crispy chicken wings tossed in your choice of house-made Cuban glaze or spicy mojo sauce, served with a side of creamy cilantro aioli.

Vaca Frita Sliders

$15.00/3 Pieces
Crispy shredded beef sliders on soft brioche buns, topped with caramelized onions and garlic aioli.

The Mambo Share

$29.00
Crispy wings, golden yuca frita, guacamole, two empanadas, two croquetas de jamón. Served with crispy plantain chips and a trio of dipping sauces.

Soups

Sopa de Pollo - Chicken Soup

$6.00

Sopa de Platano - Plantain Soup

$6.00

Sopa de Frijole Negro - Black Bean Soup

$6.00

Salads

The Cuban House Salad

$13.00
Mixed greens, tomato, onion cucumber, mango, avocado, crispy plantain chips | Add Steak, Shrimp, or Chicken +$8.00

Main Courses

Enjoy classic favorites and creative offerings that change throughout the year.

Parrillada for Two

$49.00
Grilled skirt steak, chicken breast, pork chops, garlic shrimp, Caribbean chorizo, yuca frita, chimichurri with white rice, and black beans.

Ropa Vieja

$24.00
Shredded beef stewed with tomatoes, bell peppers, and onions, served with white rice and black beans.

El Classico

$26.00
Tender pork shank in a rich red wine reduction, served with arroz moro and steamed yuca.

Vaca Frita

$28.00
Crispy shredded beef sautéed with garlic and onions served with white rice and yuca frita.

Pollo a la Plancha

$24.00
Grilled marinated chicken breast topped with sautéed onions, served with white rice and sweet plantains.

Churrasco

$35.00
Juicy grilled skirt steak with chimichurri sauce, served with yuca frita and a side salad.

Paella Valenciana

$29.00
Bomba saffron rice, shrimp, mussels, clams, chorizo, chicken, garlic aioli.

Pollo Criollo

$25.00
Amish organic free-range half chicken served over our Cuban fried rice with chorizo, sweet plantain.

Salmon

$27.00
Pan-seared salmon, sweet potato & ginger puree, baby kale, green apple salad.

Cuban Burger and Homemade Fries

$19.00
Grilled beef patty, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, caramelized onions, pickles, mayo on a sesame bun.

Sides

White Rice

$6.00

Black Beans

$6.00

Arroz Moro

$7.00

Tostones

$6.00

Yuca Frita

$6.00

Maduros

$6.00

Fresh Made Fries

$7.00

Garlic Spinach

$8.00

Mash Potatoes

$6.00

Plantain Chips

$6.00

Sweet Potatoes Mash

$7.00

Tuesday - Friday 4 Pm - 7 Pm Bar Only

From The Bar

House Wines

$5.00
House Red/White

Beer (Bottle)

$5.00
Heineken, Heineken Light, Heineken Zero, Corona, Sierra Hazy IPA

House Sangria

$5.00
Special Red/White

Beer (Draft)

$5.00
Modelo Especial, Blue Moon, Samuel Adams Winter Lager, Heineken, Cerveza Pacifico, Dog Fish Head 60 Minute IPA

Mojito Clasico

$5.00
Rum Blanco, Mint, Lime, Fresh sugar

From The Chef

Empanaditas De Espinaca

$5.00
Spinach, manchego cheese, garlic aioli

Empanaditas De Pollo

$5.00
Chicken ropa vieja, charred tomatillo, black bean puree

Empanaditas De Carne

$5.00
Beef, green & red peppers, tomatoes, escabeche

Empanaditas Trio

$8.00
One beef, one chicken, one spinach

Guacamole Tradicional & Chips

$10.00
Cuban guacamole, plantain chips

El Cubano

$8.00
Slow-roasted pork, ham, cantimpalo, Swiss cheese, pickles, garlic mojo, crispy fries

Croquetas de Hongos

$5.00
Wild mushroom croquette, truffle aioli

Croquetas de Jamon

$6.00
Ham croquette, truffle aioli

Plantain Chips

$4.00

Tostones

$4.00

Fries

$4.00

Sabor Cubano Celebration

$40 Per Person

TO START

Empanaditas De Carne

Empanaditas De Pollo

Croquetas De Jamon

PLATOS FUERTES

Arroz Frito Cubano

Ropa Vieja

Pollo a La Plancha

POSTRES

Tres Leches

Buena Vista Fiesta

$45 Per Person

TO START

Empanaditas De Pollo

Empanaditas De Espinaca

Empanaditas De Carne

Croquetas De Jamon

Croquetas De Hongos

PLATOS FUERTES

Arroz Frito Cubano

Pollo a La Plancha

Ropa Vieja

1 Side Choice

POSTRES

Flan

Tres Leche

Havana Nights Feast

$55 Per Person

TO START

Empanaditas De Espinaca

Empanaditas De Pollo

Empanaditas De Carne

Croquetas De Hongos

Guacamole y Plantain Chips

PLATOS FUERTES

Churrasco

Pollo a La Plancha

Salmon

Paella Valenciana

POSTRES

Flan

Tres Leche

Open Bar Options

Liquor Packages to Be Added to Food Packages

Bronze Package

$35.00/pp
Beer, wine, sangria & soft drinks

Silver Package

$45.00/pp
Beer, wine, sangria, soft drinks & well drinks

Gold Package

$55.00/pp
Beer, wine, sangria, soft drinks, well drinks & selected top shelf

Cash Bar

$125.00/Bar Set up Fee
Based on Consumption

Menu

Tostones con Mojo

$9.00
Crispy green plantains twice-fried to golden perfection, served with a tangy garlic-citrus mojo sauce for dipping.

Croquetas de Jamón

$10.00
Classic Cuban ham croquettes, fried until golden brown, paired with a creamy cilantro aioli.

Empanadas Cubanas

$10.00
Flaky pastry filled with your choice of shredded beef, chicken, or spinach and cheese, served with a vibrant avocado salsa.

Chicharrones de Pollo

$13.00
Marinated, crispy chicken bites tossed with a hint of lime and garlic, accompanied by a zesty chili-lime dipping sauce.

Calamares Fritos

$15.00
Golden, lightly breaded calamari served with a side of spicy marinara and garlic aioli.

Gambas al Ajillo

$15.00
Succulent shrimp sautéed with garlic, olive oil, and a touch of white wine, served with crusty Cuban bread for dipping.

Bolitas de Yuca

$11.00
Crispy yuca balls stuffed with gooey cheese, served with a smoky chipotle aioli.

Mini Ropa Vieja Tacos

$14.00
Soft corn tortillas filled with shredded beef, pickled onions, and avocado crema, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Pinchos de Cerdo

$13.00
Marinated pork skewers grilled to juicy perfection, served with a smoky pineapple salsa.

Papas Rellenas

$11.00
Mashed potato balls stuffed with seasoned ground beef, lightly breaded, and fried, served with a tomato-based dipping sauce.

Cuban Quesadilla

$15.00
A warm, toasted flour tortilla filled with melted cheese, shredded roasted pork, caramelized onions, drizzled with a creamy mustard aioli. Served with a side of tangy mojo dipping sauce.

Elote Cubano

$10.00
Grilled corn on the cob brushed with a smoky paprika aioli, topped with crumbled cotija cheese, crispy pork bits, and a sprinkle of lime zest.

Camarones en Coco y Ron

$15.00
Crispy Shrimp cooked in a coconut rum sauce, lightly spiced with chili and lime.

Wings Cubanas

$14.00
Crispy chicken wings tossed in your choice of house-made Cuban glaze or spicy mojo sauce, served with a side of creamy cilantro aioli.

Vaca Frita Sliders

$14.00
Crispy shredded beef sliders on soft brioche buns, topped with caramelized onions and garlic aioli. A hearty, flavorful bite-sized take on a Cuban classic.

Mambo Share

$24.00
A perfect plate for sharing, featuring crispy wings tossed in a house-made Cuban glaze, golden yuca frita, creamy guacamole, one empanada of your choice (beef, chicken, or spinach and cheese), and two croquetas de jamón. Served with a trio of dipping sauces.
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