Our Menu
*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
$17.00
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
$9.00
A layered terrine of tender pork cheeks and jowls with savory herbs and spices and housemade marmalade. (GF without the bread)
Fried Pork Belly
$12.00
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
$12.00
Plantain chips topped with avocado, black beans, slow-roasted pork, and grated manchego cheese. (GF, fried in lard)
Croquetas - Pork Fritters
$10.00
Cuban fritters made with pork, serrano ham, and spices. Served with our signature mojo sauce. (GF, fried in lard)
Cracklin' Bread
$7.00
Housemade bread with 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
$14.00
Meatballs made with Marcho Farms lamb and almond flour, in a sauce of tomatoes, onions, and white wine. Served with a green sauce and house-made bread. (GF without the bread) (Contains nuts)
Seared Duck Breast
$16.00
Pan-seared Joyce Farms duck breast with orange and guava marmalade. (GF)
Crab Cake Croquetas
$12.00
NC crab meat with eggs, breadcrumbs, herbs and a butter sofrito of garlic, tomatoes, onions, paprika and cayenne pepper. Served with housemade aioli.
Garlic Shrimp - Camarones al Ajillo
$15.00
NC shrimp sauteed with olive oil, white wine, garlic, parsley, and onion. (GF without the bread)
Mariner Clams
$15.00
NC clams steamed in a rich, savory tomato sauce with onions. (GF option)
Tapas: Vegetarian
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
$9.00
Oven-roasted sweet plantains served with housemade creme fraiche. (V) (VV option)
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
$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
$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
$39.00
A whole, deboned fish from NC fishermen, roasted on a bed of winter squash. Served with housemade aioli*, crumbled Flint Ridge Feta cheese, and house-made tortillas from heirloom corn grown by Red Tail Grains. Ask your server for today's catch. (GF) (Weekends only)
Havana - Style Fish – Pescado a la Habanera
$32.00
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)
Local Seafood Paella
$55.00
Serves 2 | Local clams, shrimp, and fish with heirloom Carolina Gold rice from Anson Mills. Please note: Our paella is made to order and takes 45 minutes. Limited quantities available.
Coconut Curry Shrimp
$24.00
North Carolina shrimp cooked in a Cuban coconut curry sauce that hails from the coastal town of Barracoa. Served with white rice and seasonal salad. (GF)
Seafood Stew
$28.00
The bouillabaisse of Cuba, inspired by a traditional recipe from one of the country's oldest fishing towns. Made with a light broth, squid, fresh fish, clams, scallops, winter squash, and sweet potatoes. (GF) (Weekends only)
Main Dishes: From the Land
Ropa Vieja
$28.00
Little Way Farms grass-fed beef braised in red wine and shredded in a light tomato sauce with mint. Served with fresh avocado and house-made tortillas from heirloom corn grown by Red Tail Grains. (GF)
Steak "Frites"
$36.00
New York Strip from Randleman Farms pasture-raised beef. Served with oven-fried potatoes and a chimichuri sauce. (GF)
Country Style Pork Chop – Chuleta a lo Guajiro
$28.00
Thick-cut, pasture-raised pork chop. Served with arroz congris and roasted vegetables. (GF)
Pork Ribs – Costillas de Puerco
$22.00
Pasture-raised pork ribs slow-roasted in their own fat and served in a tomato and onion sauce. Accompanied by white rice and black beans. (GF)
Duck Leg Confit
$24.00
A confit of Joyce Farms duck leg served on a bed of refried black beans and mushrooms. (GF)
Coconut Curry Mushrooms
$24.00
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)
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
$16.00
Slow-roasted pork, ham, cheese, pickle, mustard, and mojo sauce.
El Caney: Cuban with Avocado
$16.00
Slow-roasted pork, avocado, cheese, mustard, and mojo sauce.
San Fernando: Chicken
$16.00
Roasted chicken simmered in a rich tomato and white wine sauce with sauteed onions and paprika.
Medianoche
$16.00
Slow-roasted pork with Spanish jamón, manchego cheese, mustard, and pickle, on a house-made brioche bun.
Lamb Burger
$17.00
Marcho Farms lamb patty, manchego cheese, pickle, and our special sauce on a house-made 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
Menu
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
$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)