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Our Menu

Dinner MenuPrix FixeDesserts

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness | Our housemade bread is made with house-rendered leaf lard in the traditional Cuban style. Our brioche buns do not contain any pork products. | Menu Key: (V) - Vegetarian; (VV) - Vegan; (GF) - Gluten-free

Tapas: Pork

Charcuteria photo

Charcuteria

$17.00
Our charcuterie board features an assortment of 17-month aged Spanish jamón serrano, Spanish chorizo, Iberico acorn-fed salchichón, and Manchego cheese. Served with cornichons and Spanish olives. (GF without the bread)
Head Cheese photo

Head Cheese

$9.00
Our housemade head cheese is made of tender layers of pork cheeks and jowls with savory herbs and spices. Served with housemade marmalade. (GF without the bread)
Fried Pork Belly photo

Fried Pork Belly

$12.00
This house favorite features pasture-raised pork belly, seasoned with our dry brine and deep-fried. Served with fresh greens and Papa Bull Hot Sauce. (GF, fried in lard)
Loaded Plantain Chips photo

Loaded Plantain Chips

$12.00
Loaded fries meet plantain chips in this delicious crowd pleaser. A base of crispy plantain chips is topped with avocado, black beans, slow-roasted pork, and grated manchego cheese. (GF, fried in lard)
Croquetas - Pork Fritters photo

Croquetas - Pork Fritters

$10.00
These classic Cuban fritters are made with pork, serrano ham, and spices. Served with our signature mojo sauce. (GF, fried in lard)

Cracklin' Bread

$7.00
This housemade roll boasts a swirl of pork cracklins that lend a savory crunch. Served with Spanish olive oil and vinegar for dipping.

Tapas: Meats and Seafood

Cuban Meatballs - Albondigas Cubanas photo

Cuban Meatballs - Albondigas Cubanas

$14.00
Our meatballs are made with house-ground lamb and almond flour, in a savory tomato and white wine sauce. Served with a green sauce and house-made bread. (GF without the bread) (Contains nuts)
Seared Duck Breast photo

Seared Duck Breast

$16.00
Pan-seared Joyce Farms duck breast is seared rare and served with a housemade marmalade for a Latin flare on a classic dish. (GF)
Crab Cake Croquetas photo

Crab Cake Croquetas

$12.00
Our bite-sized crab crake croquetas pack a punch of meaty flavor and are loaded with NC crab. Served with housemade aioli.
Garlic Shrimp - Camarones al Ajillo photo

Garlic Shrimp - Camarones al Ajillo

$15.00
In our version of the Latin American classic, we take sweet NC shrimp and sautee them with a generous amount of olive oil, white wine, and garlic. (GF without the bread)
Mariner Clams photo

Mariner Clams

$15.00
NC clams are steamed in a rich, savory tomato broth that's so delicious you'll be asking for a spoon. (GF option)

Tapas: Vegetarian

Local Cheese Plate photo

Local Cheese Plate

$17.00
An assortment of cheeses from Boxcarr Handmade Cheese, served with house marmalade and Spanish olives. (V) (GF without the bread)
Sweet Plantains - Maduros photo

Sweet Plantains - Maduros

$9.00
Our crowd-pleasing oven-roasted sweet plantains are served with housemade creme fraiche for your dipping pleasure. (V) (VV option)
Black Bean Tacos photo

Black Bean Tacos

Refried black beans on housemade nixtamal tortillas. Served with housemade creme fraiche and Flint Ridge Feta cheese. (V) (GF)
Black Bean Hummus photo

Black Bean Hummus

$10.00
Our hummus is made with Cuban black beans, tahini, and spices. Served with an assortment of raw vegetables and a crispy nixtamal tortilla for dipping. (VV)
Spanish Omelette - Tortilla a la Espanola photo

Spanish Omelette - Tortilla a la Espanola

$10.00
A Spanish-style omelet with sauteed onions and thinly sliced potatoes. (V) (GF) (Weekends only)

Salad – Ensalada

$10.00
Seasonal salad. Ask your server for today's option. (VV or V) (GF)

Roasted Vegetables – Vegetales

$12.00
Local roasted and sauteed vegetables served with housemade aioli. (V) (GF) (VV option)

Assorted Spanish Olives – Aceitunas

$6.00
(VV) (GF)

Main Dishes: From the Sea

Please note: We stock only limited quantities of fresh seafood from local fishermen to ensure we use the highest quality ingredients available.

Oven - Roasted Whole Fish and Heirloom Corn Tortillas photo

Oven - Roasted Whole Fish and Heirloom Corn Tortillas

$39.00
Japanese and Latin American traditions combine with NC ingredients for a dish steeped in tradition and flavor. The whole, deboned fish is from NC fishermen and roasted on a bed of winter squash. The fish is served with housemade aioli*, crumbled Flint Ridge Feta cheese, and tortillas we make from scratch with heirloom corn grown by Red Tail Grains. (GF) (Weekends only)
Havana - Style Fish – Pescado a la Habanera photo

Havana - Style Fish – Pescado a la Habanera

$32.00
We bake a North Carolina fish fillet en papillote on a bed of sliced orange and fresh herbs. Served with roasted seasonal vegetables and our saffron creme fraiche. (GF)
Local Seafood Paella photo

Local Seafood Paella

$55.00
Our Spanish-inspired paella shows off the bounty of the Carolinas with local clams, shrimp, and fish nestled in heirloom Carolina Gold rice from Anson Mills. Our paella is made to order, so it's best enjoyed leisurely with a good glass of wine. | Serves 2
Coconut Curry Shrimp photo

Coconut Curry Shrimp

$24.00
The multi-cultural influences of Barracoa, Cuba spring to life in this dish of sweet North Carolina shrimp cooked in a spice-laden coconut curry sauce. Served with white rice and fresh salad. (GF)
Seafood Stew photo

Seafood Stew

$28.00
This bouillabaisse of Cuba is inspired by a traditional recipe from one of the country's oldest fishing towns. Made with a light broth, fresh fish, clams, scallops, winter squash, and sweet potatoes. (GF) (Weekends only)

Main Dishes: From the Land

Ropa Vieja photo

Ropa Vieja

$28.00
A Cuban classic meets Central America. We take grass-fed beef and slowly braise it in red wine. It's then shredded and served in a tomato sauce with mint. Served with fresh avocado and tortillas made from scratch with heirloom corn grown by Red Tail Grains. (GF)
Steak

Steak "Frites"

$36.00
Borrowing the best from French and Latin American traditions, our steak frites feature Baldwin Farms grass-fed hanger steak. It's served with crispy oven-fried potatoes and chimichuri sauce. (GF)
Country Style Pork Chop – Chuleta a lo Guajiro photo

Country Style Pork Chop – Chuleta a lo Guajiro

$28.00
This thick-cut, pasture-raised pork chop is cooked like a steak with a beautiful brown crust and a juicy center. It's served with arroz congris and roasted vegetables for a classic Latin American finish. (GF)

Pork Ribs – Costillas de Puerco

$22.00
Pasture-raised pork ribs are slow-roasted in their own fat and served with a tomato and onion sauce. The rich meat is accompanied by white rice and black beans. (GF)
Duck Leg Confit photo

Duck Leg Confit

$24.00
Cooked slowly in a mix of pork and duck fats, a Joyce Farms duck leg is then given a crispy skin before being served on a bed of refried black beans and mushrooms. (GF)

Coconut Curry Mushrooms

$24.00
The multi-cultural influences of Barracoa, Cuba spring to life in this dish of umami-rich mushrooms cooked in a spice-laden coconut curry sauce. Served with white rice and fresh salad. (GF)
Plato Fuerte photo

Plato Fuerte

$18.00
Build your own traditional Cuban meal. Comes with maduros (sweet plantains) and seasonal salad. (VV) (GF) | Choose White Rice and Black Beans served separately or Arroz Congris. (VV) (GF) | Add Parker Family Farms Pasture-Raised Slow Roasted Pork. +$6 (GF) | Add 1/4 pasture-raised, braised chicken from Joyce Farms. +$6 (GF) | Add NC Shrimp. +$6 (GF)

Main Dishes: Sandwiches

Our sandwiches are served on our house-made Cuban bread. | All sandwiches come with your choice of our seasonal salad, plantain chips, arroz congris, or black beans. | Add extra toppings to customize your sandwich. Cheese +$1.50 / Avocado +$1.50 / Pickles +$0.50 / Extra Pork +$2

Havana: Classic Cuban Sandwich photo

Havana: Classic Cuban Sandwich

$16.00
Slow-roasted, pasture-raised pork, ham, cheese, pickle, mustard, and mojo sauce are layered between two halves of our house-baked Cuban bread.

El Caney: Cuban with Avocado

$16.00
Slow-roasted, pasture-raised pork, avocado, cheese, mustard, and mojo sauce are layered between two halves of our house-baked Cuban bread.

San Fernando: Chicken

$16.00
Roasted chicken simmered in a rich tomato and white wine sauce with sauteed onions and paprika is layered between two halves of our house-baked Cuban bread.
Medianoche photo

Medianoche

$16.00
Slow-roasted, pasture-raised pork, Spanish jamón, manchego cheese, mustard, and pickle are layered between two halves of a house-made brioche bun.

Lamb Burger

$17.00
Our handcrafted lamb patty, manchego cheese, pickle, and our special sauce are layered between two halves of a freshly baked brioche bun. (Contains nuts)

Prix Fixe $40.00 • Available Tuesday-Saturday, until 7 pm for Dine-In and Outdoor Dining | Ideal for Pre-Theatre diners | Menu Key: (V) - Vegetarian; (VV) - Vegan; (GF) - Gluten-free | * Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness | Our housemade bread is made with house-rendered leaf lard in the traditional Cuban style. Our brioche buns do not contain any pork products.

Course 1

Croquetas - Pork Fritters

Cuban fritters made with pork, serrano ham, and spices. Served with our signature mojo sauce. (GF, fried in lard)

Black Bean Hummus

Our hummus is made with Cuban black beans, tahini, and spices. Served with an assortment of raw vegetables and a crispy nixtamal tortilla for dipping. (VV)

Garlic Shrimp - Camarones al ajillo

NC shrimp sauteed with olive oil, white wine, garlic, parsley, and onion. (GF without the bread)

Salad

Seasonal salad. Ask your server for today's option. (VV or V) (GF)

Course 2

Havana - Style Fish – Pescado a la habanera

North Carolina fish fillet, baked en papillote on a bed of sliced orange and fresh herbs. Served with roasted seasonal vegetables and our saffron creme fraiche. Ask your server for today's catch. (GF)

19th Century - Style Cuban Shredded Beef – Ropa Vieja

Little Way Farms grass-fed beef braised in red wine and shredded in a light tomato sauce with mint. Served with fresh avocado, pickled onion, and house-made tortillas from heirloom corn grown by Red Tail Grains. (GF)

Country Style Pork Chop – Chuleta a lo Guajiro

Thick-cut, Parker Family Farms pasture-raised pork chop. Served with arroz congris and roasted vegetables. (GF)

Coconut Curry Mushrooms

Crimini mushrooms in a Cuban coconut curry sauce that hails from the coastal town of Barracoa. Served with white rice and seasonal salad. (VV) (GF)

Course 3

Tarta de Almendras

This classic Spanish almond cake has been served to pilgrims in Santiago de Compostela and emigrants alike for centuries. (GF) (V)

Flan

Beloved across Cuba, this flan is a traditional egg custard with a burnt sugar sauce. (GF) (V)

Menu Key: (V) - Vegetarian; (VV) - Vegan; (GF) - Gluten-free

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Tarta de Almendras photo

Tarta de Almendras

$10.00
This classic Spanish almond cake has been served to pilgrims in Santiago de Compostela and emigrants alike for centuries. (GF) (V)
Tres Chocolates photo

Tres Chocolates

$10.00
Our triple chocolate cake starts with a rich moist cake, layers in a milk chocolate buttercream frosting, and is topped with a dark chocolate ganache. (V)

Flan

$10.00
Beloved across Cuba, this flan is a traditional egg custard with a burnt sugar sauce. (GF) (V)
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