Babalu's Cuban Café Menu

Fried cheese typically served with guava sauce.

Fried cheese typically served with a sweet guava sauce.

Cod fritters made in our kitchen, typically including a seasoned batter and deep-fried to a golden crisp.

Chicken, ground beef, shredded beef, or shrimp.

Corn dough filled with seasoned ground beef, typically including onions and spices, then fried to a golden crisp.

Empanada filled with shredded chicken, typically seasoned with Latin American spices.

Finely ground ham mixed with béchamel sauce, breaded, and deep-fried to a golden brown.

Sándwich de bistec con cebolla a la plancha, palitos de papa, adornado con lechuga y tomate. / Steak sandwich with grilled onions, potato sticks, garnished with lettuce and tomato.

Jamón, queso suizo, carne de cerdo y un toque de mostaza, con guarnición de pepinillos. / Ham, swiss cheese, pork, and a touch of mustard, garnished with pickles.

Jamón, queso suizo, carne de cerdo y un toque de mostaza, con guarnición de pepinillos. / Ham, swiss cheese, pork and a touch of mustard, garnished with pickles.

Rebanadas de jamón, cerdo, queso suizo, pepinillos y mostaza en pan dulce. / Sliced ham, pork, swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard on sweet bread.

Carne blanca de pollo, servida con lechuga, tomate, cebolla, con un toque de mayonesa y palitos de papas. / White meat chicken, served with lettuce, tomato, onion, with a touch of mayo and potato sticks.

Jamón, queso suizo, croquetas con mayonesa y ketchup. / Ham, Swiss cheese, croquettes with mayo and ketchup.

Plátanos verdes fritos dobles, cubiertos con cebollas asadas, tomate, lechuga y nuestra salsa casera de cilantro o ajo. / Double fried green plantains, topped with grilled onions, tomato, lettuce, and our house cilantro or garlic sauce.

Mixed greens with chicken, choice of Ranch, Golden Italian, or no dressing.

Tender steak atop fresh greens. Dressing options include Ranch, Golden Italian, or no dressing.

Shrimp salad with choice of ranch, golden Italian, or no dressing.

Pechuga de pollo a la plancha, con guarnición de cebollas asadas. / Grilled chicken breast, garnished with grilled onions.

Filete de pescado a la plancha. Su elección de langostinos, criolla o ennegrecido. / Grilled fish fillet. Your choice of scampi, creole or blackened.

Camarones salteados con salsa de ajo, vino, pimiento, cebolla y tomate. / Shrimp sautéed with garlic sauce, wine, bell pepper, onions and tomato.

Camarones salteados en salsa de ajo y vino blanco. / Shrimp sautéed in garlic sauce and white wine.

Langosta salteada con salsa de ajo, vino, pimiento, cebolla y tomate o mantequilla, aceite de oliva y salsa de ajo y vino. / Lobster sautéed with garlic sauce, wine, bell pepper, onions, and tomato or butter, olive oil, and garlic wine sauce.

Churrasco a la parrilla servido con arroz blanco y frijoles negros con su elección de plátanos o papas fritas. / Grilled skirt steak served with white rice and black beans with your choice of plantains or fries.

Bistec frito, con un adobo ácido y un recubrimiento crujiente de migas de galleta. / Fried steak, featuring a tangy marinade and a crunchy cracker crumb coating.

Bistec empanado, cubierto con queso y salsa en un plato de fusión italiana y cubana. / Breaded steak, smothered with cheese and sauce in an italian and cuban fusion dish.

Bistec de pollo frito, con un adobo ácido y un recubrimiento crujiente de migas de galleta. / Chicken fried steak, featuring a tangy marinade and a crunchy cracker crumb coating.

Pollo empanado, cubierto de queso y salsa en un plato de fusión italiana y cubana. / Breaded chicken, smothered with cheese and sauce in an italian and cuban fusion dish.

Pollo empanado, cubierto de queso y salsa en un plato de fusión italiana y cubana. / Breaded chicken, smothered with cheese and sauce in an italian and cuban fusion dish.

Pollo empanado, cubierto de queso y salsa en un plato de fusión italiana y cubana. / Breaded chicken, smothered with cheese and sauce in an italian and cuban fusion dish.

Shredded Sauteed Pork in Olive Oil, Citrus Juice, Garlic and Topped with Grilled Onions

USDA Choice thin top round steak, seasoned in Cuban spices, breaded and fried to a golden brown, smothered with cheese, ham and marinara sauce.

USDA Choice Shredded Fried Beef Topped with Grilled Onions

Shredded beef slowly stewed in a Spanish wine sauce with a mix of colorful fresh peppers, tomatoes and onions.

10 oz of USDA PRIME Julienne Thick Cut Outside Skirt Steak, marinated with ginger, garlic, soy sauce, colorful peppers, onions garnished with scallions. Served with an egg fried rice and sweet plantains.

Fresh grilled chicken breast topped with colorful peppers, mushrooms, onions and melted cheese.

Classic, crispy potatoes fried to perfection and served as a delightful accompaniment.

Soft and sweet fried plantains.

Crisp Tostones: Savory Twice-Fried Green Plantains, Perfectly Golden.

Sautéed green and yellow zucchini with carrots, seasoned with garlic and salt.

Black beans served in a cup or bowl, per your size choice.

Simple, refreshing water in a bottle.

Light and refreshing natural mineral water with bubbles.

Sweetened Cuban espresso, typically served in a small cup.

Creamy and smooth espresso drink with equal parts espresso and warm milk.

Fried dough fritters made with cheese and cornmeal, a traditional Latin-American dessert.

Baked coconut custard topped with caramel, typically includes coconut shavings.

Evaporated milk, condensed milk, and heavy cream.

Creamy rice pudding. A touch of sweetness to satisfy your cravings.