Cuban Kitchen Menu

3799 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94403
  • 1/2 S'wich, 1/2 Side And A Drink

    • 1/2 Cubano S'wich

      1/2 of our "best" Cubano S'wich and a 1/2 side of your choice
    • 1/2 Lechón S'wich

      Half lechón sandwich with choice of side including maduros, yuca fries, tostones, various fries, rice & beans, empanada, salad, rice, beans, arroz amarillo, veggies, or soup. Drink included.
    • 1/2 Honey Ham

      Half honey ham serving paired with choice of one side: sweet plantains, yuca fries, tostones, variety of fries, empanada, salad, rice options, beans, mixed veggies, or a cup of soup. Includes a drink.
    • 1/2 Surf'n'Turf

      1/2 of our popular Surf'n'Turf S'wich and 1/2 side of your choosing
    • 1/2 Classic Bistec S'wich

      1/2 of our Classic Bistec S'wich with 1/2 side of your choice
    • 1/2 Philly Bistec

      Half Philly Bistec, a cheesesteak sensation. Choose from over ten sides including empanada, various fries, rice options. Drink included.
    • 1/2 Ropa Vieja S'wich

      Shredded beef in tomato sauce, choice of side including tropical plantains and traditional favorites, with a drink.
    • 1/2 Mojito Chicken S'wich

      Half mojito chicken sandwich paired with choice of side - ranging from maduros to veggies or soup. Includes a drink.
    • 1/2 Pollo Pimentón S'wich

      Half pollo pimentón sandwich; choice of sides including maduros, yuca fries, tostones, varieties of fries, empanada, salad, rice, beans, veggies, or soup; includes drink.
    • 1/2 Milanesa S'wich

      1/2 of our Milanesa S'wich and 1/2 side of your choosing
    • 1/2 Veggie Maduro S'wich

      Half veggie maduro sandwich paired with a choice of sides: plantains, yuca fries, tostones, various fries, rice & beans, empanada, salad, rice options, veggies, or soup. Includes a drink.
    • 1/2 Yerba Philly S'wich

      Half Yerba Philly cheesesteak served with choice of side including variations of fries, maduros, tostones, rice & beans, empanada, salad, or soup. Drink included.
    • 1/2 Yerba Frita S'wich

      Half Yerba Frita Sandwich paired with a choice of sides: plantains, yuca fries, tostones, various fries, empanadas, salad, rice, beans, veggies, and soup. Includes a drink.
  • Plates

    • Pulled Pork - Lechón

      served with your choice of two sides, please select from the available options
      $16.99
    • Garlic Chicken - Mojito Chicken

      1/2 lb of juicy, garlic-citrus chicken, hand-trimmed & marinated by our chefs served with your choice of two sides, please select from the available options
      $16.99
    • Smoky Chicken - Pollo Pimentón

      1/2 lb of smoky paprika chicken thigh served with your choice of two sides, please select from the available options
      $16.99
    • Milanesa - Breaded Chicken Breast

      1/2 lb of super flavorful, breaded chicken breast served with your choice of two sides, please select from the available options
      $17.99
    • Bistec - Cuban Steak

      1/2 lb of citrus-garlic marinated, hand-trimmed USDA certified steak served with your choice of two sides, please select from the available options
      $22.99
    • Ropa Vieja (Cuban Shredded Beef Stew)

      1/2 lb of saucy, braised shredded flank steak served with your choice of two sides, please select from the available options
      $17.99
    • Vaca Frita (Pan-Fried Shredded Beef & Grilled Onions)

      1/3 lb of fried, crispy shredded flank steak, flavored in our signature citrus-garlic marinade served with your choice of two sides, please select from the available options
      $19.99
    • Salmon Fillet

      1/3 lb of lightly seasoned salmon fillet, served with your choice of two sides, please select from the available options
      $24.99
    • Shrimp & Veg Y Sofrito

      1/3 lb of shrimp & veggies seasoned with our signature sofrito spice blend served with your choice of two sides, please select from the available options
      $23.99
    • Solo Shrimp

      Succulent shrimp marinated and cooked with a blend of traditional Mexican spices.
      $24.56
    • Veggie Medley

      served with your choice of two sides, please select from the available options
      $16.99
    • Broccoli & Mushroom

      served with your choice of two sides, please select from the available options
      $16.99
    • Beyond Vaca Frita Plant-Based

      Finally! a plant-based Cuban Classic option that delights the meat-lovers who desire an alternative to beef. This dish is also gluten-free*, soy-free, and gmo-free! - *Maduros are fried in same oil as breaded items.
      $23.39
  • Bowls - Burritos

    • Burrito - Flour Tortilla

      Select Protein or Veggie Main,. Comes with Rice, Beans, Lettuce, & Pico
    • Wrap - Flour Tortilla

      Salad, Protein or Veggie, Cienfuegos Sauce (vegan guava-habanero salsa)
    • Burrito Bowl

      Select Protein or Veggie Main. Comes with Rice, Beans, Lettuce, & Pico
    • Classic Bowl

      Rice, Beans, 1x Maduro
  • Quesadillas

    • Quesadilla

      Quesadilla with choice of filling: from plain to sweet plantains, or select meats like lechón and ropa vieja. Optional QBA sauces: cienfuegos, ají.
  • Quesawraps

    • Shrimp & Veg QuesaWrap

      Shrimp and diced bell peppers & onion sauteed in our "Angry Fries" (spicy smoked pepper) Seasoning, wrapped in melted Monterrey jack cheese, rolled in 14" tortilla and toasted to perfection on flat top griddle
      $21.05
    • Chicken & Philly Veg QuesaWrap

      Mojito Chicken and diced bell peppers & onion sauteed in our "Angry Fries" (spicy smoked pepper) Seasoning, wrapped in melted Monterrey jack cheese, rolled in 14" tortilla and toasted to perfection on flat top griddle
      $20.39
    • Philly Veg & Maduro QuesaWrap

      Mushroom and diced bell peppers & onion sauteed in our "AFSB" (spicy smoked pepper seasoning) Seasoning, wrapped in melted Monterrey jack cheese, rolled in 14" tortilla and toasted to perfection on flat top griddle
      $18.71
    • Guava-Habanero BBQ QuesaWrap

      Guava-habanero BBQ sauce, choice of pork or chicken filling, served in a toasted wrap.
      $19.12
    • Beyond Philly QuesaWrap

      Beyond meat, sautéed with bell peppers and onions, wrapped in melted cheese, rolled in a tortilla, and toasted.
      $18.52
  • S'wiches

    • The "Best" Cubano S'wich

      ham, pork, mojo, cheese, mustard, pickle, pressed to perfection on a le Boulanger deli strip
      $15.99
    • Honey Ham S'wich

      ham, GTMO, Swiss cheese, CK's homemade sweet & spicy pickles and squirt of mustard
      $14.99
    • Guava-Habanero BBQ Pork

      our delicious pulled pork smothered in our GHBBQ sauce and served on a potato bun
      $15.99
    • Lechon S'wich

      CK's pulled pork, GTMO, lettuce, tomatoes, grilled onions, and CK's homemade sweet & spicy pickles on a toasted Le Boulanger deli strip
      $16.37
    • Classic Bistec S'wich

      lettuce, tomato, GTMO, grilled onions & our garlic-lime bistec
      $18.99
    • Philly Bistec

      a Cuban twist on an American classic
      $15.99
    • Surf'n'Turf

      Shrimp, steak, grilled veggies, melted Swiss cheese, Mambo sauce & Guantanamo sauce, sweet & spicy pickles, & grilled onions - welcome to the flavor festival (all access pass)
      $19.99
    • Ropa Vieja S'wich (Cuban Poor Boy)

      (Bread contains Soy & Milk)
      $18.71
    • Vaca Frita S'wich

      Classic Cuban Shredded Flank Steak & Grilled Red Onions pan-fried & seasoned in our CK Original Garlic-Citrus Marinade; And, yes, we have a delicious Vegan Option!
    • Milanesa Chicken S'wich

      Breaded Chicken Breast served on Steak Roll w/sweet & spicy pickles, guantanamo (mayo-aioli w/ jalapeño) and lettuce
      $17.54
    • Mojito Chicken S'wich

      (Bread contains Soy & Milk)
      $16.37
    • Pimentón Chicken S'wich

      (Bread contains Soy & Milk)
      $16.37
    • Fajitas & Plantain Sandwich

      Our Veggie Medley and Sweet Plantains, seasoned with our Angry Fries Spice Blend, and dressed with our Spicy Guava Habanero Vinaigrette; May request NOT SPICY
      $16.37
    • Beyond Philly S'wich - Plant Based

      NEW! Plant-based Philly Steak* Sandwich served with swiss cheese, fajita veggies, spicy seasoning, sweet & spicy pickles, and guantanamo sauce (mayo-aioli w/jalapeno)- FOR VEGAN OPTION: select no cheese and sub cienfuegos sauce for GTMO
      $21.05
  • Appetizers & Sides

    • Maduros

      Approximately 2-per person served with our savory pickled onion mojo-size of slices vary.
    • Tostones

      Twice fried green plantains...with a french fry texture, a savory salty treat
    • Yuca Fries

      Fried cassava, guantanamo sauce (approx 2 piece per guest).
    • CK Fries

      Golden and crispy French fries served with a side of ketchup.
      $5.42
    • Angry Fries - Patatas Bravas

      Crispy fries topped with a spicy tomato sauce, a twist on the traditional Spanish patatas bravas.
      $5.42
    • Classic Appetizer Sampler

      Classic Cuban Appetizer Trio- including 2x yuca fries, 2 sweet plantain slices, 2 tostones - delight your tastebuds with this combo of salty & sweet Cuban Classics - choose one of our home made sauces
      $7.64
    • Beef Mini Empanada

      handmade with love and packed with our homemade picadillo -- think Sloppy Joe's better-tasting, and more put-together, Latin cousin.
      $3.26
    • Chicken Mini Empanada

      Golden, crescent-shaped pastry filled with seasoned chicken and diced vegetables.
      $3.26
    • Rice

      Mexican rice, available in small (12 oz) or large (16 oz) sizes.
    • Arroz Amarillo Side

      Yellow rice side. Choice of 12 oz or 16 oz.
    • Congrí

      White rice cooked in our black bean soup - and for an extra flavor explosion, tossed in our savory congri-spice blend with irresistible bacon bits!
    • Rice & Beans Combo

      A classic combo of seasoned black beans paired with white rice, topped with fresh pickled onions.
      $5.09
    • Beans

      not your abuelita's black beans
    • Side Salads

      organic mesclun greens & iceberg lettuce, fresh Roma tomatoes, garnished with our homemade, pickled red onions
    • Guacamole

      smashed in-house and made with the freshest avocados, by the finest chefs in all of California, I thank you.
    • Corn Chivirricos

      Chips are fried in the same fryer as items containing gluten!
      $3.50
    • Pico De Gallo A Lo Cubano

      Homemade and fresh! (Pipi Sigallo, Montando caballo)
  • Desserts

    • Fela's Flan

      A smooth, caramel-topped custard with a rich consistency and a deep amber sauce.
      $5.99
    • Mini Flan - 12x Pc Whole Pie

      Twelve pieces of creamy caramel-topped custard pie, with a smooth and rich texture.
      $28.08
    • CK's Timba Cheesecake

      A slice of cheesecake drizzled with a sweet guava sauce.
      $7.01
  • Beverages

    • American Soda

      Assorted American sodas including Coke, Diet Coke, and Sprite.
      $2.20
    • Cuban Soda

      Cuban soda selection: Iron Beer, Materva, Jupiña.
    • Kern's Juice

      Kern's juice offers a selection of peach, strawberry, and mango nectars made from concentrate.
      $2.20
    • Mint-Mojito Limeade

      our very first all-natural, homemade beverage; this refreshing spritzer is the perfect palate cleanser and heat-chaser
      $3.99
    • Guava-Cranberry Nectar

      more antioxidants than pomegranate juice & higher vitamin-C than orange juice; this all-natural & organic nectar will keep your immunity in fighting shape
      $4.75
    • Sparkling Water

      Effervescent mineral water with a hint of natural orange flavor.
      $2.20
    • Bottled Water

      Bottled water, clear and purified for refreshment.
      $2.00
    • Iced Cortadito

      this homemade espresso beverage is sweet on the uptake and buzzing on the intake; like a highly caffeinated, Vietnamese coffee, this sweetie is like drinking liquid coffee ice cream - think a milkshake without the brain-freeze.
      $6.25
  • 2Oz Sauces

    • Guabanero BBQ

      Vegan, Sweet & Spicy award-winning BBQ sauce, and THE ORIGINAL Guava-Habanero BBQ!! Accept no imposters!
    • Guantanamo

      A mayo-based aioli with a little jalapeño heat. Goes great with the "best" Cubano s'wich, yuca & tostones!
    • Cienfuegos

      This habanero salsa is one for the books. Guava-Habanero-Vinaigrette - our "table hot sauce" but so versatile, Lynna uses it as a salad dressing with a sweet kick!
    • Ají

      Spicy jalapeño salsa. Lynna loves this with her tostones & CK's black beans!
    • Cha-Cha-Churri

      Cuban Kitchen's Original Garlic, Cilantro-Citrus & Jalapeño Pesto.... mmm, mmm, good! Try it on any of our grilled meats, even salmon - so good!
    • Mambo Sauce

      This sauce adorns our popular our Burritos, Burrito Bowls & our stellar Surf'n'Turf. A Guava-Habanero-Mayo Aioli that is a savory-sweet-spicy delight!
    • Limonette

      This garlic dressing has notes of lemon and goes great on bread, rice, lechón, salad or tostones.
    • Tula's Candela

      A tangy and spicy sauce, perfect for adding a kick to any dish.
    • Mojo Tradicional

      Our pickled mojo onion, with more delicious house made garlic oil and citrus for a more traditional "mojo" - typically served on boiled yuca at Christmas Eve - Noche Buena
    • Pickled Onion Mojo

      Our pink, pickled onions. Check out our Best Cubano video -on our website- to see this CK Condiment in the making! Delicious garnish for our appetizers, beans, salads or Lechón.
    • Mint Mojito Dressing

      Mint, Lime, our House-made Garlic Oil and a splash of vinegar... voila! Enjoy our Mint Mojito Vinaigrette on our house salad!
  • Veggie Sides

    • Veggie Medley

      Served with your choice of two sides, please select from the available options
    • Broccoli & Mushroom

      Served with your choice of two sides, please select from the available options
    • Broccoli

      Broccoli, available in small or large sizes.
    • Mixed Bell Peppers

      Mixed bell peppers in two sizes: small or twice the amount in large.
    • Grilled Onions

      Grilled onions available in small or large servings.
    • Small Salad

      Green salad available in small or large sizes. Choice of dressings: mint mojito, guava-habanero, garlic limonette, traditional mojo, jalapeño mayo aioli, or chipotle mayo aioli.

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