Tu Cafecito Latino Menu

4.8
(150+ Reviews)
$Cuban
  • Customer Favorites

    Our most frequently ordered and highly rated selections.
    • Sándwich Cubano / Cuban Sandwich

      Roasted pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard on Cuban bread.
      $14.50
    • Empanadas de Carne / Meat Empanadas

      Fried cornmeal dough filled with shredded beef and potatoes, seasoned with traditional Latin-American spices.
      $4.25
    • Empanada de Pollo / Chicken Empanada

      Fried corn pastry filled with shredded chicken, seasoned with Latin-American spices.
      $4.00
    • Pechuga Encebollada / Chicken Breast with Onions

      Fried plantains, fries, sweet plantains, beans, rice, fried cassava, cold salad, congri, or cassava with mojo.
      $20.50
    • 7. Rabo Encendido / 7. Encendido Oxtail

      Oxtail braised with Spanish herbs and spices, typically includes a red wine sauce and a hint of heat.
      $27.95
    • Lechón Asado / Roasted Suckling Pig

      Roasted suckling pig served with your choice of two sides. Options include fried green plantains, fries, sweet plantains, beans, rice, fried cassava, cold salad, Congris, cassava with mojo.
      $18.95
    • Batidos en Leche / Smoothies with Milk

      Smoothies with milk typically include a blend of fresh fruits and milk, creating a creamy and refreshing drink. Common fruits used are strawberry, mango, papaya, and guava.
      $6.95
    • La Orden de 6 Croquetas / Order of 6 Croquettes

      Deep-fried croquettes filled with a creamy béchamel mixture, typically including ham, rolled in breadcrumbs.
      $8.50
    • Tamal / Tamale

      Corn dough typically filled with meat or vegetables, wrapped in a corn husk or plantain leaf.
      $7.50
    • Congris

      Rice, black beans, bacon, onion, pepper, garlic, cumin, oregano, and cilantro.
      $7.00
  • Desayuno / Breakfast

    • Calentado con Pollo / Calentado with Chicken

      Refried beans with mixed rice and grilled chicken.
      $15.50
    • Calentado con Carne y Huevos / Calentado with Meat and Eggs

      Mixed rice and beans with beef and eggs, typically served with a corn cake and cheese.
      $18.00
    • Calentado con Chicharrón / Calentado with Fried Pork Rind

      Mixed rice and beans with fried pork rind, typically accompanied by a corn cake and scrambled eggs.
      $15.25
    • Huevos con Chorizo y Papas Fritas / Eggs with Chorizo and Fries

      Scrambled eggs with chorizo and fries, typically served with beans, cheese, and cream.
      $13.95
    • Huevo con Arepa con Queso / Egg with Arepa with Cheese

      Typically includes eggs, a corn cake, and melted cheese.
      $12.25
    • Arepa Grande con Queso / Large Arepa with Cheese

      Corn cake with melted cheese.
      $7.50
    • Huevos Revueltos con Jamón y Tostadas / Scrambled Eggs with Ham and Toast

      Scrambled eggs with ham, served with toast.
      $14.00
    • Chicharrón con Tamal / Fried Pork Rind with Tamale

      Fried pork rind served with a traditional tamale, typically made of masa dough filled with savory ingredients and wrapped in a corn husk.
      $14.50
    • Fufú con Chicharrón / Fufu with Fried Pork Rind

      Fufu con chicharrón typically includes mashed plantains paired with crispy fried pork rinds.
      $14.75
  • Aperitivos / Appetizers

    • Croquetas de Jamón / Ham Croquettes

      Breaded and deep-fried croquettes typically filled with seasoned ground ham and creamy béchamel sauce.
      $3.10
    • Empanadas de Carne / Meat Empanadas

      Fried cornmeal dough filled with shredded beef and potatoes, seasoned with traditional Latin-American spices.
      $4.25
    • Empanada de Pollo / Chicken Empanada

      Fried corn pastry filled with shredded chicken, seasoned with Latin-American spices.
      $4.00
    • Papa Rellena / Stuffed Potato

      Mashed potato balls stuffed with seasoned ground beef, breaded, and fried.
      $5.50
    • La Orden de 6 Croquetas / Order of 6 Croquettes

      Deep-fried croquettes filled with a creamy béchamel mixture, typically including ham, rolled in breadcrumbs.
      $8.50
    • Yuca Rellena / Stuffed Cassava

      Stuffed cassava typically includes mashed cassava filled with seasoned ground beef, then deep-fried to create a crispy exterior.
      $5.75
    • Tamal / Tamale

      Corn dough typically filled with meat or vegetables, wrapped in a corn husk or plantain leaf.
      $7.50
    • Chicharrón / Fried Pork Rind

      Fried pork rind, typically served with sliced green plantains and a small corn cake.
      $9.99
    • Chorizo

      Spicy Spanish sausage, perfect for a bold, flavorful addition to any dish.
      $5.75
    • Guacamole con Chicharrón / Guacamole with Fried Pork Rind

      Guacamole with avocado, tomato, onions, cilantro, lime, and fried pork rinds.
      $15.50
    • Guacamole con Tostones / Guacamole with Fried Green Plantains

      Fresh avocado dip typically includes tomato, onion, cilantro, and lime, served with crispy fried green plantains.
      $14.99
    • Calamares Empanizados / Breaded Squid

      Breaded squid rings, typically served with a house-made dipping sauce.
      $10.50
  • Picadas / Samplers

    Compuestas por: pollo, chorizo, chicharron, carne de res, carne de cerdo, maduro, tostones, papitas, arepas y entre otros. / Composed of: chicken, chorizo, fried pork rinds, beef, pork, fried sweet plantains, fried green plantains, chips, arepas and others.
    • Picada Pequeña (2 a 4 Personas) / Small Sampler (2 to 4 Persons)

      Chorizo, chicharrón, morcilla, beef, plantains, and arepas.
      $40.00
    • Picada Mediana (5 a 7 Personas) / Medium Sampler (5 to 7 Persons)

      A medium sampler for 5 to 7 people typically includes chorizo, blood sausage, fried pork rinds, arepa, and creole potatoes.
      $67.00
    • Picada Grande (7 a 10 Personas) / Large Sampler (7 to 10 Persons)

      Assorted meats including chorizo, fried pork rind, blood sausage, beef, chicken, and pork, typically served with arepas, fried plantains, and creole potatoes.
      $125.00
  • Sándwiches

    • Sándwich Cubano / Cuban Sandwich

      Roasted pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard on Cuban bread.
      $14.50
    • Sándwich de Croquetas / Croquettes Sandwich

      Cuban bread with fried ham croquettes, Swiss cheese, ham, mayonnaise, and mustard.
      $10.50
    • Sándwich de Pernil / Pork Sandwich

      Roast pork, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise on freshly baked bread.
      $11.50
    • Sándwich de Pollo / Chicken Sandwich

      Grilled chicken, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on toasted bread.
      $10.95
    • Sándwich de Bistec / Steak Sandwich

      Steak sandwich with lettuce, tomato, onions, cheese, mayonnaise, and potato sticks on Cuban bread.
      $13.75
    • Hamburguesa con Papas Fritas / Burger with Fries

      Grilled beef patty, lettuce, tomato, onion, mayonnaise, and ketchup, served with french fries.
      $12.50
    • Sándwich de Croissant de Jamón y Queso / Ham and Cheese Croissant Sandwich

      Flaky croissant with ham and Swiss cheese, typically pressed to meld flavors.
      $7.50
  • Pollo / Chicken

    • Pechuga a la Plancha / Grilled Chicken Breast

      Tender grilled chicken breast paired with two sides of your choice like tostones, fries, beans, or cold salad.
      $19.25
    • Pechuga Encebollada / Chicken Breast with Onions

      Fried plantains, fries, sweet plantains, beans, rice, fried cassava, cold salad, congri, or cassava with mojo.
      $20.50
    • Pechuga Empanizada / Breaded Chicken Breast

      Green plantains, fries, sweet plantains, beans, rice, fried cassava, cold salad, congri, or cassava with mojo.
      $21.75
    • Pechuga Salteada / Sautéed Chicken Breast

      Tender sautéed chicken breast. Choose two sides from fried plantains, fries, beans, rice, cassava, cold salad, and more.
      $21.99
    • Pechuga con Camarones / Chicken Breast with Shrimp

      Fried green plantains, fries, sweet plantains, beans, rice, fried cassava, cold salad, congris, or cassava with mojo.
      $24.50
    • Arroz con Pollo / Rice with Chicken

      Fried green plantains, fries, fried sweet plantains, beans, rice, fried cassava, cold salad, Congris, or cassava with mojo.
      $18.95
  • Carnes / Meats

    • 0. Bistec de Res Encebollado / 0. Beef Steak with Onions

      Sautéed beef steak typically prepared with onions.
      $22.50
    • 1. Carne de Res a la Plancha (Palomilla) / 1. Grilled Beef (Palomilla Cuban Steak)

      Grilled thin-cut Cuban steak, typically includes citrus marinade and garlic.
      $20.50
    • 2. Ropa Vieja

      Shredded beef braised with bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes in a savory sauce.
      $23.99
    • 3. Vaca Frita / 3. Fried Cow

      Shredded beef pan-fried with garlic, onions, and a hint of citrus.
      $20.95
    • 4. Entraña a Ia Plancha / 4. Seared Steak

      Seared skirt steak typically includes a mix of rice and beans, fresh salad, and a tortilla.
      $29.95
    • 5. Entraña con Camarones / 5. Outside Skirt with Shrimp

      Grilled outside skirt steak paired with shrimp, typically accompanied by sautéed peppers and onions.
      $35.00
    • 6. Churrasco / 6. Skirt Steak

      Grilled skirt steak typically served with roasted potatoes, salad, avocado, and green onions.
      $34.00
    • 7. Rabo Encendido / 7. Encendido Oxtail

      Oxtail braised with Spanish herbs and spices, typically includes a red wine sauce and a hint of heat.
      $27.95
    • 8. Bistec a Caballo / 8. "A Caballo" Style Steak

      Grilled steak topped with sautéed onions and typically served with fried eggs and creole sauce.
      $25.99
    • 9. Combinado Carnes Mixtas: Pollo, Res, Cerdo / 9. Mixed Meat Combo: Chicken, Beef, Pork

      Grilled chicken, beef, and pork typically served together.
      $20.95
    • 10. Combinado Carne y Marisco Mixto: Pollo, Res, Camarones / 10. Mixed Meat & Seafood Combination: Chicken, Beef, Shrimp

      Grilled chicken, beef, and shrimp typically served together in a mixed meat and seafood combination.
      $25.50
    • 12. Carne Salteada / 12. Sautéed Meat

      Sautéed beef with onions and peppers.
      $22.75
  • Сегdо / Pork

    • Bistec de Cerdo Encebollado / Pork Steak with Onions

      Fried green or sweet plantains, fries, beans, rice, cassava, cold salad, or Congris.
      $17.50
    • Lomo de Cerdo / Pork Loin

      Tender pork loin served with your choice of two sides. Options include fried plantains, fries, rice, beans, cassava, salad, and more.
      $17.50
    • Cerdo Asado al Estilo Cubano / Cuban Style Grilled Pork

      Fried Plantains, Fries, Beans, Rice, Fried Cassava, Cold Salad, Congris, or Cassava with Mojo.
      $20.00
    • Chuleta Regular / Regular Pork Chop

      Pan-seared pork chop with two sides of your choice. Options include plantains, cassava, fries, beans, rice, cold salad, or Congris.
      $18.50
    • Lomo a la Plancha / Grilled Loin

      Fried plantains, fries, beans, rice, fried cassava, cold salad, or cassava with mojo.
      $19.25
    • Lomo y Pollo Salteado / Sautéed Loin and Chicken

      Sautéed loin and chicken served with your choice of two sides such as fried green plantains, rice, beans, or salad.
      $21.50
    • Lomo de Cerdo en Salsa de Champiñón / Pork Loin in Mushroom Sauce

      Pork loin in mushroom sauce, served with your choice of two sides. Options include fried plantains, fries, beans, rice, cassava, cold salad, and Congris.
      $19.95
    • Lechón Asado / Roasted Suckling Pig

      Roasted suckling pig served with your choice of two sides. Options include fried green plantains, fries, sweet plantains, beans, rice, fried cassava, cold salad, Congris, cassava with mojo.
      $18.95
  • Pescado / Fish

    • Arroz con Camarones / Rice with Shrimp

      Aromatic yellow rice with tender shrimp, and veggies
      $23.50
    • Camarones al Ajillo / Al Ajillo Shrimp

      Shrimp sautéed in a garlic-infused sauce.
      $22.95
    • Mojarra Frita / Fried Tilapia

      Crispy and flavorful fried tilapia, a delicious seafood option
      $22.25
    • Pargo Rojo Frito / Fried Red Snapper

      Fried red snapper typically served with rice, beans, and a side salad.
      $29.75
    • Salmón a la Plancha / Grilled Salmon

      Grilled salmon typically served with a side of vegetables.
      $23.75
    • Salmón con Camarones con Salsa de Ajo / Salmon with Shrimp with Garlic Sauce

      Grilled salmon topped with shrimp, typically served with a garlic sauce.
      $29.95
    • Estaca Pez Rey / King Fish Steak

      Grilled king fish steak with rice, beans, salad, and fried green plantains.
      $24.00
    • Ensalada de Salmón con Camarones / Salmon with Shrimp Salad

      Grilled salmon and shrimp with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado, and red onions.
      $21.50
    • Filete de Mojarra / Tilapia Fillet

      Grilled or fried tilapia fillet typically served with rice, beans, salad, and fried green plantains.
      $18.50
  • Porciones / Sides

    • Tostones / Fried Green Plantains

      Crisp Tostones: Savory Twice-Fried Green Plantains, Perfectly Golden.
      $6.75
    • Papas Fritas / Fries

      Crispy Golden Fries, Perfectly Seasoned for a Delightful Crunch.
      $6.95
    • Maduros / Fried Sweet Plantains

      Ripe plantains expertly fried until golden brown- perfect as a side dish
      $8.00
    • Frijoles / Beans

      Savory legumes cooked to perfection, served as a delicious and nutritious side dish.
      $6.95
    • Arroz / Rice

      Flavorful rice entrée prepared with care and expertise.
      $6.95
    • Yuca Frita / Fried Cassava

      Golden Fried Cassava Sticks - Crispy Outside, Fluffy Interior
      $7.00
    • Yuca con Mojo / Cassava with Mojo

      Boiled cassava topped with garlic mojo sauce and red onions.
      $7.50
    • Congris

      Rice, black beans, bacon, onion, pepper, garlic, cumin, oregano, and cilantro.
      $7.00
  • Menú de Niño / Kids Menu

    • Salchipapas

      Crispy fries topped with savory sliced sausage, a Latin American street food classic.
      $11.50
    • Trocitos de Carne a la Plancha y Papitas Fritas / Grilled Beef Chips and Fries

      Grilled beef pieces with french fries.
      $13.50
    • Tiritas de Pollo con Papitas Fritas / Chicken Tenders with Fries

      Breaded chicken tenders with french fries.
      $12.95
  • Café / Coffee

    • Café con Leche Regular Pequeño / Small Regular Coffee with Milk

      Freshly brewed coffee combined with steamed milk.
      $2.75
    • Café con Leche Regular Mediano / Medium Regular Coffee with Milk

      Freshly brewed coffee combined with steamed milk.
      $3.10
    • Café con Leche Regular Grande / Large Regular Coffee with Milk

      Regular large coffee typically includes freshly brewed coffee mixed with steamed milk.
      $3.25
    • Espresso Individual / Single Espresso

      Single shot of espresso, known for its rich and bold flavor.
      $3.10
    • Espresso Doble / Double Espresso

      Double shot of espresso, typically made with finely ground Latin American coffee beans for a bold and rich flavor.
      $3.20
    • Cortadito

      Creamy and smooth espresso drink with equal parts espresso and warm milk.
      $3.95
    • Café Bombón / Bombón Coffee

      Espresso layered with sweetened condensed milk.
      $3.50
    • Cappuccino

      Classic espresso with steamed milk, topped with a layer of frothy foam.
      $5.75
    • Café Regular Mediano / Medium Regular Coffee

      Freshly brewed medium coffee.
      $4.00
    • Café Regular Grande / Large Regular Coffee

      Freshly brewed large coffee.
      $3.10
    • Espresso con Leche Pequeño / Small Espresso with Milk

      Small espresso with steamed milk.
      $2.95
    • Espresso con Leche Mediano / Medium Espresso with Milk

      Cuban espresso typically combined with steamed milk.
      $3.50
    • Espresso con Leche Grande / Large Espresso with Milk

      Large espresso with steamed milk, typically made with a double shot of espresso and smooth steamed milk.
      $4.50
    • Té Pequeño / Small Tea

      Small tea typically includes a blend of tea leaves steeped in hot water.
      $3.00
    • Té Mediano / Medium Tea

      Té mediano. / typically includes a blend of tea leaves.
      $3.45
    • Té Grande / Large Tea

      Large tea typically includes a blend of black or green tea leaves steeped in hot water.
      $4.25
    • Chocolate Caliente Mediano / Medium Hot Chocolate

      Hot chocolate typically made with milk and cocoa.
      $4.85
    • Chocolate Caliente Grande / Large Hot Chocolate

      Large hot chocolate typically made with milk and cocoa.
      $5.99
  • Bebidas Frías / Cold Drinks

    • Batidos en Leche / Smoothies with Milk

      Smoothies with milk typically include a blend of fresh fruits and milk, creating a creamy and refreshing drink. Common fruits used are strawberry, mango, papaya, and guava.
      $6.95
    • Batidos en Agua / Smoothies with Water

      Smoothies with water typically include a blend of fresh fruits like strawberry, pineapple, mango, and papaya.
      $6.50
    • Limonada / Lemonade

      Refreshing, thirst-quenching lemonade, perfectly sweetened.
      $6.95
    • Soda Nacional / National Soda

      Typically includes popular Latin American soda brands such as Colombiana, Manzana Postobon, and Inca Kola.
      $3.00
    • Soda Internacional / International Soda

      Canned sodas typically include popular international brands like Coca-Cola, Sprite, and Fanta.
      $4.50
    • Snapple

      Refreshing blend of premium tea with a burst of fruit flavors, known for its quality and taste.
      $3.75
    • Agua de Сосо / Coconut Water

      Bebida de agua de coco. / coconut water beverage.
      $4.50
    • Agua Oxigenada / Oxygenated Water

      Enhanced water typically infused with oxygen for a refreshing experience.
      $3.50
    • Pony Malta

      Authentic Colombian malt beverage, rich and refreshing.
      $3.75
    • Jugo de Naranja / Orange Juice

      Citrusy refreshment in every sip.
      $7.50
    • Agua / Water

      Pure, refreshing water to quench your thirst.
      $2.25
    • Café Frío / Cold Coffee

      Cold coffee typically includes brewed coffee served over ice.
      $4.75
    • Batido de Trigo / Wheat Smoothie

      Puffed wheat cereal blended into a milkshake typically with milk and sugar.
      $7.50

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