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Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar Menu

801 9th St NW suite a, Washington, DC 20001
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AppetizersEntreesPaellasPlatos for TwoSidesDessertDessert Celebrations for 2Kids (10 & under)Brunch Specials (Sat/Sun 12PM-4PM)Brunch SidesMIMOSA BOTTLE SERVICE - BRUNCHBOTTOMLESS BRUNCH PITCHERSHAPPY HOUR FOOD (M-F, 4-7PM, Bar/Bar Tables Only)HAPPY HOUR DRINKS (M-F, 4-7PM, Bar/Bar Tables Only)

  • Appetizers

    • MANGO BUTTER AND CUBAN PRESSED BREAD

      Our signature, house made mango butter with crispy pressed Cuban bread. First round is on us!
      $4.50

    • TROPICAL CHIPS AND TRIO OF DIPS

      Black bean hummus, guacamole Cubano, Cuba Libre salsa, plantain and malanga chips
      $14.25

    • CRAB GUACAMOLE

      Blue crab meat, avocado, fresh tomatoes, green onions, roasted jalapeños, fresh lime juice, cilantro, extra virgin olive oil, plantain chips
      $24.50

    • BLACK BEAN SOUP

      Traditional Cuban black bean soup with rich authentic flavors, olive oil, pressed Cuban bread
      $11.00

    • LEVANTA MUERTO SEAFOOD SOUP

      “Raise the Dead” soup with a rich Chino-Cubano broth. Shrimp, Baja bay scallops, crabmeat, mussels, coconut milk, truffle oil
      $16.75

    • BOLITAS DE YUCA

      Mozzarella and queso fresco stuffed yuca fritters, lemon-mayonnaise sauce
      $13.25

    • JARDÍN SALAD

      Baby arugula, spinach, romaine, organic grape tomatoes, Kalamata olives, red onions, crumbled cotija cheese, red wine vinaigrette. -Add Grilled Shrimp +8.5 -Add Grilled Citrus Marinated Chicken Breast +7.5 -Add Marinated Black Angus Skirt Steak Skewer +9.5
      $14.00

    • DRAGON STREET MEATBALLS

      From Havana’s Chinatown. Chino-Latino glazed pork and beef meatballs, ginger, honey, soy, ropa vieja jus, toasted sesame seeds, grilled artisan bread
      $15.00

    • CROQUETAS

      Basket of traditional ham & cheese and creamy chicken croquetas. Mustard BBQ sauce and dijon-garlic mojo
      $15.50

    • BARRIO CHINO CHICKEN WINGS

      A pound of Asian BBQ glazed wings. Pickled pineapple, sweet chili dipping sauce
      $18.75

    • MAMÁ AMELIA’S EMPANADAS

      (2 per order) Served with aji-sour cream sauce -BEEF PICADILLO: Cienfuegos-style ground beef, potatoes, Manzanilla olives, raisins -CHICKEN DE LA CASA: Chopped chicken, corn, Jack cheese -QUESO (V): Gruyere, Jack, mozzarella, sautéed onions, olive oil, thyme, oregano
      $17.75

    • GARLIC SHRIMP

      Shrimp, garlic, lemon, smoked paprika, olive oil, grilled artisan bread
      $19.25

    • PLATO CHA CHA CHA

      Sampler for two. Guacamole Cubano, shrimp cocktail, pork masitas, chicken & ham croquetas, grilled chorizo sausage, chicken chicharrones, black bean hummus, plantain chips
      $33.00

  • Entrees

    • ROPA VIEJA

      Braised, shredded and stewed beef brisket, tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, red wine, white rice, maduros
      $31.00

    • VACA FRITA

      Braised brisket shredded then seared, roasted onions, citrus-garlic sauce, white rice, black beans
      $31.50

    • CHURRASCO A LA CUBANA (8oz)

      Grilled skirt steak, lemon-onion parsley sauce, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, baby arugula, red wine vinaigrette. -Add Grilled Shrimp +8.5 -Add Lobster Tail +12
      $37.75

    • CHURRASCO A LA CUBANA (16oz)

      Grilled skirt steak, lemon-onion parsley sauce, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, baby arugula, red wine vinaigrette. -Add Grilled Shrimp +8.5 -Add Lobster Tail +12
      $69.00

    • MASITAS DE PUERCO FRITAS

      Tender chunks of pork, slowly roasted in Spanish style sauce, then quick-fried. Sautéed onion mojo, white rice, black beans, tostones
      $31.00

    • CUBAN ROAST PORK

      Citrus marinated, slow roasted, shredded pork shoulder, onion-caper mojo, pork belly chicharrones, white rice, black beans, maduros
      $32.00

    • POLLO ASADO

      Citrus marinated, grilled double chicken breast, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, grilled broccolini, mango-passion fruit gravy
      $31.50

    • PARGO BARACOA

      Pan roasted red snapper, shrimp, Baja bay scallops, crabmeat, mussels, coconut milk Chino-Cubano broth, green papaya escabeche, white rice
      $33.00

    • SALMON PARADISO

      Pan seared, skin on salmon filet, herb roasted russet potatoes, grilled asparagus, creamy lobster-tomato sauce
      $32.00

    • VISIT TO HAVANA

      Ybor City style pressed Cuban sandwich with citrus marinated pork loin, Genoa salami, ham, provolone and Swiss cheese, yellow mustard-pickle relish. Served with a cup of black bean soup, house salad and tropical chips
      $25.50

  • Paellas

    • PAELLA MARINERA

      Jumbo shrimp, lobster tail, mussels, squid, Baja Bay scallops, claw crabmeat, long grain saffron rice, roasted piquillo pepper salad
      $39.75

    • PAELLA VEGETARIANA

      Roasted crimini and shiitake mushrooms, roasted garlic, baby spinach, garbanzo beans, grilled broccolini, long grain saffron rice
      $26.00

  • Platos for Two

    • PLATO GAUCHO (Serves 2)

      A sizzling platter of skirt steak, lobster tail, jumbo shrimp, citrus marinated, grilled double chicken breast, chorizo sausage. Chimichurri sauce, salsa criolla. Served with white rice, black beans, and maduros.
      $88.00

    • CUBAN PORK FEAST (Serves 2)

      Served on a Terracotta Pig Grill. Citrus marinated, slow roasted pork shoulder, onion-caper mojo, guava BBQ baby back pork ribs, and Chino-Cubano glazed grilled pork belly. Served with white rice, black beans, and maduros.
      $74.00

  • Sides

    • ARROZ CON FRIJOLES

      Steamed white rice and black beans
      $7.25

    • CONGRI

      Classic Cuban red beans, rice with tomatoes, onions, peppers, smoked pork
      $8.25

    • ROASTED GARLIC MASH

      Roasted garlic mashed potatoes
      $7.25

    • AGUACATE

      Half avocado, olive oil, sea salt
      $7.25

    • BROCCOLINI

      Grilled broccolini, roasted garlic oil, romesco sauce
      $7.25

    • ASPARAGUS

      Grilled asparagus, roasted garlic oil
      $8.25

    • YUCA FRIES

      Crispy, creamy steak cut yuca fries. Cilantro-caper allioli
      $8.25

    • TOSTONES

      Twice-fried green plantains. Dijon-mojo
      $8.25

    • MADUROS

      Fried sweet plantains
      $8.25

  • Dessert

    • TRES LECHES CAKE

      Vanilla sponge cake soaked in three milks, mocha mousse
      $11.50

    • CUBAN FLAN

      A traditional Cuban dessert of vanilla custard, dulce de leche, fresh whipped cream, vanilla cookie
      $11.50

    • MAMI TOTTY’S ARROZ CON LECHE

      Classic Cuban rice pudding recipe handed down from founding Chef Pernot’s mother-in-law, fresh whipped cream, candied macadamia nuts, vanilla cookie
      $11.50

  • Dessert Celebrations for 2

    • CHOCOLATE BANANA BREAD PUDDING

      Banana bread baked in chocolate custard, warm ganache center, chocolate sauce, vanilla ice cream
      $17.50

    • PIÑA UPSIDE DOWN CAKE

      Warm caramelized pineapple over pound cake, fresh whipped cream, vanilla ice cream
      $17.50

    • HAVANA BANANA SPLIT - For 2 Or More

      Giant loaded ice cream sundae. Vanilla pastry cream, brownies, vanilla and chocolate ice creams, fresh banana, dulce de leche, chocolate and butterscotch sauce, candied macadamia nuts, strawberries, fresh whipped cream
      $25.00

  • Kids (10 & under)

    • MAMÁ AMELIA’S EMPANADAS

      (Choose 2 per order.) Served with aji-sour cream and an 8 oz kids cup (choice of juice, milk or soda). -Beef Picadillo: Cienfuegos-style ground beef, potatoes, Manzanilla olives, raisins -Chicken De la Casa: Chopped chicken, corn, Jack cheese -Cheese (v): Gruyere, Jack, mozzarella, sautéed onions, olive oil, thyme, oregano.
      $14.95

    • CHICKEN TENDERS

      Cornflake crusted chicken tenders, shoestring fries. Served with an 8oz kids cup (choice of juice, milk or soda).
      $14.95

    • POLLO ASADO

      Citrus marinated, boneless chicken breast, mango-passion fruit gravy, shoestring fries. Served with an 8oz kids cup (choice of juice, milk or soda).
      $14.95

    • CHURRASCO BURGER

      Quarter pound skirt steak burger, lettuce, tomato on a brioche bun, shoestring fries. Served with an 8oz kids cup (choice of juice, milk or soda).
      $14.95

    • CUBAN SANDWICH

      Half a Cuban sandwich with sour orange marinated pork loin, Genoa salami, ham, provolone and Swiss cheese, yellow mustard-pickle relish, shoestring fries. Served with an 8oz kids cup (choice of juice, milk or soda).
      $14.95

    • KIDS DESSERTS

      Add on Tres Leches Cake, Mami Totty's Rice Pudding, or Cuban Flan for $5 more.
      $5.00

  • Brunch Specials (Sat/Sun 12PM-4PM)

    • LOADED LOLA BLOODY MARY

      Supersized bloody mary, tajin rim. Loaded with: Empanada, ham croquette, chicken croquette, chicken finger, pork masita, chicken wing, maduro, celery, bacon. Dijon mojo and BBQ dipping sauces
      $25.00

    • HUEVOS BENEDICT

      Smoked salmon, avocado, poached eggs, hollandaise, red onion, crispy capers over toasted brioche, breakfast potatoes with sour cream drizzle
      $20.00

    • BISTEC CON HUEVOS

      "Steak and Eggs". Grilled skirt steak, herb chimichurri, pickled onions, fried eggs, manchego, romesco sauce, breakfast potatoes
      $24.00

    • TORTILLA DE CANGREJO

      Three-egg omelet, lump crabmeat, shallots, asparagus, manchego cheese, hollandaise. Baby arugula & grape tomato salad, red wine vinaigrette, breakfast potatoes. Egg white option available
      $20.00

    • CHURRASQUITOS BOWL BENEDICT

      Plancha seared thin slices of marinated skirt steak, roasted peppers and onions. Poached eggs, white rice and hollandaise
      $20.00

    • SPINACH AND MANCHEGO OMELET

      Three egg omelet, roasted wild mushrooms, sautéed spinach, roasted garlic, manchego and Jack cheeses. Baby arugula & grape tomato salad, red wine vinaigrette, breakfast potatoes. Egg white option available
      $20.00

    • ONE-EYED ROPA VIEJA HASH

      Braised, shredded and stewed beef brisket, tomatoes, bell peppers, onions over potato, yuca, maduro and corn breakfast hash. Topped with fried egg, Cuba Libre hot sauce
      $20.00

    • PUERCO A CABALLO

      Fried eggs, shredded roast pork shoulder, avocado, white rice, red beans, and Cuba Libre hot sauce over warm flour tortillas
      $20.00

    • BANANA CRISPY WAFFLE

      Buttermilk waffle, sliced bananas in rum syrup, fresh whipped cream, chocolate shavings and hardwood smoked bacon
      $19.50

    • CAFÉ CON LECHE FRENCH TOAST

      Coffee and milk-soaked brioche bread, dark rum-molasses syrup. Fresh whipped cream and cinnamon sugar, toasted coconut and hardwood smoked bacon
      $19.50

    • CHURRASCO BURGER

      10oz double patty skirt steak burger, chipotle-onion marmalade, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato on brioche bun. Yuca fries and house made cilantro-caper allioli. -Add bacon +3 -Add Fried Egg +2
      $24.50

    • PAN CON LECHON SANDWICH

      Juicy pulled pork shoulder, onion mojo on toasted Cuban bread, plantain chips and Cuba Libre salsa
      $21.00

  • Brunch Sides

    • BREAKFAST POTATOES

      Crispy roasted potatoes, sautéed onions, sour cream drizzle
      $7.25

    • BACON

      Crispy, thick cut hardwood smoked bacon
      $8.25

    • SAUSAGE

      Mexican style pork chorizo
      $8.25

  • MIMOSA BOTTLE SERVICE - BRUNCH

    • HOUSE SPARKLING - Mimosa Bottle Service

      Full bottle of champagne served with carafes of orange, pineapple and pomegranate juices. Mix your own!
      $39.00

    • MOET IMPERIAL - Mimosa Bottle Service

      Full bottle of champagne served with carafes of orange, pineapple and pomegranate juices. Mix your own!
      $100.00

    • VEUVE CLICQUOT YELLOW LABEL - Mimosa Bottle Service

      Full bottle of champagne served with carafes of orange, pineapple and pomegranate juices. Mix your own!
      $125.00

  • BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH PITCHERS

    • MIMOSAS, SANGRIAS, & BLOODY MARYS

      Mimosa flavors: Classic, Pineapple, or Pomegranate. Per person price. Served in carafes, one flavor at a time. 2-hour limit, $18 pp minimum food purchase, full table participation required.
      $17.00

    • MOJITOS & MARGARITAS

      Per person price. Choose from mimosas, sangrias, & bloody marys AND mojitos & margaritas. Mojito flavors: Classic, Passion Fruit, or Coconut. Margarita Flavors: Classic or Passion Fruit. Served in carafes, one flavor at a time. 2-hour limit, $18 pp minimum food purchase, full table participation required.
      $22.00

  • HAPPY HOUR FOOD (M-F, 4-7PM, Bar/Bar Tables Only)

    • GUACAMOLE CUBANO

      Plantain chips
      $6.50

    • YUCA FRIES

      Cilantro-caper allioli
      $6.50

    • TOSTONES

      Dijon-mojo
      $6.50

    • CROQUETAS

      Traditional creamy chicken and ham & cheese Mustard BBQ and dijon-garlic mojo
      $6.50

    • BOLITAS DE YUCA

      Lemon-mayonnaise sauce
      $7.50

    • BARRIO CHINO CHICKEN WINGS

      Pickled pineapple, sweet chili dipping sauce
      $7.50

    • MAMÁ AMELIA'S EMPANADAS

      Aji sour cream. Choice of one: Beef Picadillo, Chicken De La Casa, or Queso (V)
      $7.50

  • HAPPY HOUR DRINKS (M-F, 4-7PM, Bar/Bar Tables Only)

    • CRAFT COCKTAIL

      Rotating weekly special. Please ask your server
      $10.00

    • CLASSIC MOJITO

      Puerto Rican white Rum, guarapo, lime juice, mint, splash of soda
      $8.00

    • CLASSIC CAIPIRINHA

      Velho Barreiro Cachaça, guarapo, fresh lime juice, muddled lime, sugar
      $8.00

    • RON CON COLA

      Puerto Rican white rum and Coca Cola
      $8.00

    • SANGRIA

      ROJA: Spiced rum, Licor 43, malbec + blood orange. BLANCO: Spiced rum, Licor 43, pinot grigio + white peach
      $8.00

    • HOUSE WINE

      Red or White. Please ask your server
      $8.00

    • BEER

      Rotating selection
      $6.00

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