Habana Cuba Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Habana Cuba Restaurant, where the vibrant flavors of Cuba come to life right in San Jose. This Latinx- and women-owned gem blends tradition with modern dining, offering a menu that tantalizes your taste buds.
Start your culinary journey with the Masitas appetizer, where marinated pork chunks burst with flavor, or share the Bocadito Cuban sandwich, a delightful treat cut into perfect bites. For a plant-based option, try the Tamal Cubano, topped with your choice of delectable fillings.
Sandwich lovers will relish the Sandwich Cubano, featuring succulent roasted pork and Swiss cheese, all pressed to perfection. With vegan and gluten-free choices available, there’s something for everyone.
Enjoy outdoor seating, takeout, or delivery, and don't forget to savor the casual atmosphere, making it perfect for lunch, dinner, or family gatherings. Come experience the warmth and flavor of Cuba at Habana Cuba Restaurant!
Starters
Masitas appetizer
Marinated chunks of pork.Gluten-free | Dairy-free | Nut-free
Bocadito
Cuban sandwich cut into fours for sharing!Nut-free
App Tamal Cubano
Cuban sweet corn tamale topped with your choice of ropa vieja, lechon, masitas or sofrito(vegan/veg). (sofrito shown in the photo). Gluten-free | Nut-free | Dairy-free
Tostones
Fried crispy green plantains served with garlic dipping sauce.Vegetarian | Vegan | Gluten-Free | Nut-Free | Dairy-Free** We are not a gluten-free restaurant and cannot ensure that cross-contamination will never occur. If you have Caliac, please advise us when placing your order.
Yuca Frita
Fried yucca. Served with ajo. Vegetarian | Vegan | Gluten-Free | Nut-Free | Dairy-Free** We are not a gluten-free restaurant and cannot ensure that cross-contamination will never occur. If you have Caliac, please advise us when placing your order.
Beef Empanadas
(5)- Pastry stuffed with picadillo (beef, raisins, peppers and olives). Served with our house salsa. Dairy-Free | Nut-free
Papas Rellenas
(5) Mashed potato balls stuffed with picadillo (beef, raisins, peppers and olives), breaded and fried. Nut-free
Sampler
Combination of our favorite appetizers! Served with ajo(garlic sauce).Yuca Frita, Tostones, Masitas and Papas Rellenas.
Mixed salad
Spring mix with tomatoes and carrots. Served with vinaigrette. Vegetarian | Vegan | Gluten-free | Nut-free | Dairy-free
Ensalada de Pollo
Mixed greens with cucumber, carrots, and green olives topped with grilled marinated chicken(pechuga de pollo). Served with balsamic vinaigrette. Gluten-free | Nut-free | Dairy-free
Soup/Salad
Sandwiches
Sandwich Cubano
Our traditional roasted pork, ham, swiss cheese, mustard and pickles grilled and pressed. Nut-free
Sandwich de Pollo
Grilled boneless chicken breast marinated in garlic, and topped with grilled onions. Nut-Free | Dairy-Free
Pan con Lechon
Marinated slow roasted pork, topped with onions. Nut-free | Dairy-free
The "ALICE"
0ur classic cubano topped with grilled chicken- Jersey style! Nut-free | Dairy-free
Lechon
Our traditional Cuban dish! Slow roasted pork marinated in Cuban herbs and citrus juices. Gluten-free | Nut-free | Dairy-free
Masitas
Fried marinated morsels of pork. Gluten-free | Nut-free | Dairy-free
Tamal Cubano-Lechon
Cuban corn tamale topped with lechon, Gluten-free | Nut-free | Dairy-free
Entrees-pork
Entrees chicken
Pechuga de Pollo
Grilled boneless chicken breast marinated in fresh garlic and olive oil. topped with grilled onions. Gluten-free | Nut-free | Dairy-free
Fricase de Pollo
Chicken stewed in an herbal tomato base with olives and potatoes. Gluten-free | Nut-free | Dairy-free
Pechuga Empanizada
Breaded chicken breast marinated in fresh garlic/olive oil and fried to perfection! Nut-free | Dairy-free
Tamal Cubano-Pollo
Cuban corn tamale topped with fricase de pollo. Gluten-free | Nut-free | Dairy-free
Ropa Vieja
Shredded beef stewed in an herbal tomato base with green bell peppers and onions. Contains wine. Gluten-free | Nut-free | Dairy-free
Rabo Encendido(oxtail)
Braised in a garlic, tomato base with a hint of red wine and pepper. Gluten-free | Nut-free | Dairy-free
Vaca Frita
Shredded beef soaked in garlic, olive oil and lemon then fried on the grill. Topped with grilled onions. Gluten-free | Nut-free | Dairy-free
Tamal Cubano-BEEF
Cuban corn tamale topped with ropa vieja. Gluten-free | Nut-free | Dairy-free
Carne con Papas
Chunks of beef stewed in our herbal tomato base with potatoes and green olives. Gluten-Free | Nut-Free | Dairy-Free
Entrees beef
Entrees vegetarian
Tamal Sofrito
Cuban corn tamale topped with sofrito(green bell peppers and onions sauted in an herbal tomato juice with green olives. Vegetarian | Vegan | Gluten-free | Nut-free | Dairy-free
Veggie Platter
Sofrito (sauted onions, green bell peppers, tomatoes, garlic, green olives and cuban herbs) served with your choice of sides. Vegetarian | Vegan | Gluten-free | Nut-free | Dairy-free
Omelet Espanol
Egg omelet with plantains fried. Served with tomatoes. Vegetarian | Gluten-Free | Nut-Free | Dairy-free
White Rice
Steamed white rice. Vegetarian | Vegan | Gluten-free | Nut-free | Dairy-free
Black Beans
Black beans cooked with seasonings. Vegetarian | Vegan | Gluten-free | Nut-free | Dairy-free
Sweet Plantains
Sweet plantains. Vegetarian | Vegan | Gluten-free | Nut-free | Dairy-free** We are not a gluten-free restaurant and cannot ensure that cross-contamination will never occur. If you have Caliac, please advise us when placing your order.
Gandules
Saffron rice with pigeon peas.Nut-free | Dairy-free
Moros (Cuban rice)
Cuban rice. Black beans cooked in white rice with Cuban seasonings. Vegetarian | Vegan | Gluten-free | Nut-free | Dairy-free
Sides
Juice
Guava
Mango
Guanabana
Passion Fruit
Guarana
Brazil.Most describe the taste of Guarana Antarctica as tart and crisp, like an apple, and with a sweeter, berry-like after taste. It is less sweet than typical soft drinks.
Diet Guarana
Brazil.Most describe the taste of Guarana Antarctica as tart and crisp, like an apple, and with a sweeter, berry-like after taste. It is less sweet than typical soft drinks.
Colombiana
Colombia.Orange soft drink that tastes like cream soda with hints of bubblegum.
Jupina
Cuba.Pineapple soda.
Manzana
Colombia.Apple flavored soda.
Malta Hatuey
Cuba.The Malta is a non-alcoholic malt beverage made with cane sugar and brewed from the finest barley and hops. It is very sweet with a dark caramel color that has the same appearance as beer.
Inca
Peru.Taste like bubblegum or cream soda.
Materva
Cuba.A carbonated drink made from yerba mate, a tea.
Coke
Diet Coke
Sprite
Coke Zero
Sodas
Water/Tea
Water
Sparkling Water
Unsweet Tea
Sweet Tea
Flan
Cuban custard. Vegetarian | Gluten-free | Nut-free
Rice Pudding
Cuban rice pudding. Vegetarian | Gluten-free | Nut-free
Desserts
Tuesday Special
Tuesday- Pechuga Empanizada Sandwich
breaded chicken marinated in garlic/olive oil and fried to perfection! served with sweet plantainsNut-free | Dairy-free
Wednesday- Arroz con Pollo
chicken stewed in an herbal tomato saffron rice with green olives and raisins. served with sweet plantains.Gluten-Free | Nut-free | Dairy-free
Wednesday Special
Thursday Special
Thursday- Vaca Frita Sandwich
shredded beef sauted in a garlic/olive oil and fried. served with sweet plantains.
Weekend- Fricase de Puerco
pork stewed in an herbal tomato base with potatoes and green olives.served with sweet plantains, white rice and black beans.Gluten-free | Nut-free | Dairy-free