Cuba Libre - DC

Aperitivos (Appetizers)

• Mango Butter and Pressed Cuban BreadUS$ 4,75

  First round is on us!

• Tropical Chips and Trio of DipsUS$ 15,25

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

• CroquetasUS$ 15,75

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

• Barrio Chino Chicken WingsUS$ 19,75

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

• Dragon Street MeatballsUS$ 15,75

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

• Smoked Cubano Pork BellyUS$ 15,00

  Tender smoked and spice-rubbed pork belly, grilled and glazed with rum and pineapple juice. Black bean hummus, pickled pineapple, microgreens, balsamic reduction

• Garlic ShrimpUS$ 20,00

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

• Mamá Amelia's EmpanadasUS$ 18,50

  (Two per order) Served with aji sour cream. Beef Picadillo: Cienfuegos-style ground beef, potatoes, Manzanilla olives, raisins; Chicken de la Casa: Chopped chicken, corn, Jack cheese; Queso(V): Gruyère, Jack, mozzarella, sauteed onions, olive oil, thyme, oregano

• Crab GuacamoleUS$ 25,00

  Blue crabmeat, avocado, fresh tomatoes, green onions, roasted jalapeños, fresh lime juice, cilantro, extra virgin olive oil, plantain chips

• Cha Cha ChaUS$ 34,00

  Sampler platter. Guacamole Cubano, shrimp cocktail, pork masitas, chicken and ham croquetas, grilled chorizo sausage, chicken chicharrones, black bean hummus, plantain chips

Sopa y Ensalada (Soup & Salad)

• Black Bean SoupUS$ 11,00

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

• Levanta Muerto Seafood SoupUS$ 16,75

  "Raise the Dead" soup with rich Chino-Cubano broth. Shrimp, Baja Bay scallops, crabmeat, mussels, coconut milk, truffle oil

• Jardín SaladUS$ 14,50

  Baby arugula, spinach, romaine, organic grape tomatoes, Kalamata olives, red onions, crumbled Cotija cheese, red wine vinaigrette

Platos Fuertes (Entreés)

Tierra

• Ropa ViejaUS$ 32,00

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

• Vaca FritaUS$ 32,00

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

• 8oz Churrasco a la CubanaUS$ 39,75

  Grilled skirt steak, lemon-onion parsley sauce, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, baby arugula, red wine vinaigrette

• 16oz Churrasco a la CubanaUS$ 69,75

  Grilled skirt steak, lemon-onion parsley sauce, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, baby arugula, red wine vinaigrette

• Lechon AsadoUS$ 33,00

  Shredded slow-roasted citrus-marinated pork shoulder, onion-caper mojo, pork belly chicharrones, white rice, black beans, maduros

• Masitas de Puerco FritasUS$ 32,00

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

• Pollo AsadoUS$ 33,00

  Grilled citrus-marinated double chicken breast, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, grilled broccolini, mango-passion fruit gravy

• Cuban ComboUS$ 26,00

  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

Mar

• Pinchos de CamaronesUS$ 27,00

  Rum-pineapple glazed shrimp skewers, Chino-Cubano fried rice, green onions, sesame seeds, napa kimchi salad

• Pescao' FritoUS$ 28,50

  Crispy deep-fried red snapper marinated in fresh lime juice and garlic, topped with a jicama and bell pepper salad, saffron long-grain rice

• Salmon ParadisoUS$ 33,00

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

Paella

• Paella MarineraUS$ 42,00

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

• Paella Vegetariana (V)US$ 26,00

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

Platos For Two

• GauchoUS$ 89,75

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

• Cuban Pork FeastUS$ 69,50

  Slow-roasted citrus-marinated pork shoulder, onion-caper mojo, guava BBQ baby back pork ribs, grilled Chino-Cubano-glazed pork belly. White rice, black beans and maduros

Acompañamientos (Sides)

• Arroz con FrijolesUS$ 7,50

  Steamed white rice and black beans

• CongriUS$ 8,50

  Red beans, rice with tomatoes, onions, peppers, smoked pork

• Garlic Mashed PotatoesUS$ 7,50

  Roasted garlic mashed potatoes

• AguacateUS$ 7,50

  Half avocado, olive oil, sea salt

• BroccoliniUS$ 7,50

  Grilled broccolini, roasted garlic oil, salsa criolla

• AsparagusUS$ 8,50

  Grilled asparagus, roasted garlic oil, chimichurri

• Yuca FriesUS$ 8,50

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

• TostonesUS$ 8,50

  Twice-fried green plantains. Dijon-mojo sauce

• MadurosUS$ 8,50

  Fried sweet plantains