Havana Central
Restaurant Menu
Dinner Menu
Aperitivos / Appetizers
Empanada 3 Empanada Sampler Your Choice of Three 8
Beef Picadillo, Chicken Sofrito, Cubano, Shrimp or Broccoli & Cheese (V)
Fried Calamari with Garlic Mayo 9
Chicharrones de Pollo Crispy Fried pieces of Chicken 8
Tostones Rellenos — Stuffed Plantain Basket 10
Four plantain shells stuffed with chicken sofrito, shrimp sofrito,
our famous ropa vieja and picadillo
Yuca Frita – Fried Yucca 6 (V)
Croquetas de Jamon with our House Garlic-Tomato-Mayo 8
Chorizo con Queso Frito 9
Crisp Latin sausage and fried tropical white cheese
Pork Riblets with Mango Habanero Ginger Sauce 9
Pastel de Cangrejo – Crab Cakes 12
Light and flaky crab cakes with Mango Mayonnaise
Cuban Tamales 6
Tamales made of Mesa (corn meal) and filled with choice of 2
chicken, pork or vegetables (V) then steamed inside a corn husk
Camarones con Coco – Coconut Shrimp 12
Coconut dusted Jumbo Shrimp, are quickly fried and bedded with Pineapple Fufu
Cuban Tasting Sampler 14
Chorizo, Tostones, Maduros, One Empanada, Mango-Pineapple Slaw & Zesty Corn
Cuban Farmer's Plate 14 (V)
Artisanal Cheeses from Spain with Sweet Guava Paste, Fresh Seasonal Fruit and Cuban Bread
Platos Simples / Side Dishes
Maduros – Fried Sweet Plantains 4 (V)
Tostones — Fried Green Plantains with Chimichurri Sauce 5 (V)
Tostones con Salsa Chimichurri de Ajo
Rice & Beans 4 (V)
Choice of White or Yellow Rice, Black or Red Beans
Moro – Black Beans and White Rice 5 (V)
A blend of Black Beans and White Rice
Boniatos Fritos – Sweet Potato Fries 5 (V)
Chorizo – Smoked Latin Sausage 7
Vegetales a la Parrilla – Fire Roasted Vegetables 6
Havana Zesty Corn-on-the-Cob 3 (V)
Mazorca de Maíz dusted with Cheese and Cuban Spices
Yuca con Mojo – Steamed or Fried Yuca 5 (V)
Topped with caramelized onions in garlic mojo
Vegetal del Dia – Vegetable of the Day 5 (V)
Sopas / Soups
Sopa de Frijoles Negros – Cuban Black Bean Soup 5 (V)
Sopa del Dia – Soup of the Day 6
Ensalada / Salads
Ensalada de Casa – Fiesta House Salad 5 (V)
Ensalada de Aguacate – Avocado Salad 6 (V)
Mixed Greens, Ripe Avocado, Tomatoes, Onions and Spanish Olives
Ensalada de Pollo – Grilled Chicken Breast Salad 14
Mixed Greens, Chicken Breast, Ripe Avocado, Tomatoes and Manchego Cheese
Ensalada Cobbano – Cobbano Salad 14
Mixed Greens, Ham, Chicken, Ripe Avocado, Manchego Cheese,
Tomatoes, Onions and Spanish Olives
Vegetarian Cobbano Salad 11 (V)
Mixed Greens, Ripe Avocado, Chick Peas, Mango-Pineapple Slaw,
Black Bean Corn Salad, Tomatoes, Onions and Spanish Olives
Ensalada de Camarones – Grilled Shrimp Salad 15
Mixed Greens, Jumbo Shrimp, Mango-Pineapple Slaw,
Black Bean & Corn Salad, Tomatoes, Onions and Spanish Olives
Ensalada de Salmon – Mango Glazed Salmon Salad 16
Mixed Greens, Salmon Filet, Ripe Avocado, Tomatoes and Manchego Cheese
Platos Principales - Main Dishes
Paella
The original saffron scented rice dish from Spain is served in its own kettle.
Our chef blends tomatoes, pimentos, peas, onions, garlic in our signature sofrito.
Paella Valenciana - Classic Paella for one 26 for two 32
Chicken, Chorizo Sausage, Clams, Mussels and Shrimp
Paella de Mariscos - Seafood Paella for one 28 for two 34
An overflowing kettle of Clams, Mussels, Shrimp,
Scallops, Fish, Calamari and Chorizo Sausage
Paella de Vegetales - Vegetable Paella for one 14 for two 19 (V)
Eggplant, Red Pepper, Green Pepper, Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Onions and Carrots
Carne / Beef
All Main Dishes Served with White or Yellow Rice and Black or Red Beans
Ropa Vieja - Beef, Peppers & Onions 16
The most classic of Cuban dishes made from an old family recipe
Carne Guisada – Cuban Beef Stew 14
Morsels of Beef, potatoes & vegetables are simmered till tender
Picadillo – Cuban-Style Ground Beef 12
A savory mixture of Prime Ground Beef, Spanish Olives, Onions and Sweet Raisins
Churrasco - Traditional Latin Skirt Steak 22
Grilled to perfection and topped with cebollitas
along with avocado salad and steamed Yuca con Mojo
Bistec – Shell Steak 22
A large-cut, grilled premium Shell Steak
with caramelized Onions and our classic Chimichurri Sauce
Parrillada - Mixed Grill 26
Longaniza, Chorizo, Chuleta, Steak and Chicken Breast with steamed Yuca
Cuban Burger 12
A Wonderful Mixture of Ground Prime Beef and Chorizo
Pollo / Chicken
Arroz con Pollo – Chicken & Yellow Rice 12
Boneless, Skinless Chicken in savory Yellow Rice - a classic Cuban dish
Pollo Asado – Herb Roasted Chicken 14
An Herb-Rubbed plump Chicken glazed with Mango Habanero Ginger Sauce
Pollo al Ajillo – Garlic Chicken Breast 14
Chicken breast sautéed in garlic and olive oil and finished in sauvignon blanc
Asado / Pork
Havana-Style BBQ Pork Ribs with Mango Habanero Ginger Sauce
“Best Almost Barbecued Ribs in NY!” – The Village Voice
Half Rack 16 Full Rack 24
Pernil Asado – Succulent Roast Pork 16
Slow roasted pork that melts in your mouth
Marisco / Sea Food
Mariscada – Seafood Stew 25
Sea Scallops, Shrimp, Fish, Mussels and Clams in a Plum Tomato, Garlic White Wine broth
Salmon a la Parrilla – Mango Grilled Salmon 18
salmon Filet glazed with mango habanero sauce and grilled to perfection
Arroz con Camarones – Shrimp & Yellow Rice 15
Shrimp in savory Yellow Rice - a classic Cuban dish
Camarones al Ajillo – Jumbo Shrimp in Garlic Sauce 16
Pescado del Dia – Fish of the Day Market Price
Vegetariano / Vegetarian
Havana Central Vegetarian Sampler 14 (V)
fire roasted vegetables, White rice, Black or red beans, Sweet or Green plantains
with a side of mango-Pineapple slaw
Classic Combos
Herb Roasted Chicken & Havana Ribs Plate 19
An Herb-Rubbed plump Chicken with our famous Ribs
Mango Glazed Salmon and Jumbo Shrimp 24
salmon Filet glazed with mango habanero sauce with sautéed Jumbo Shrimp
Cuban Big Dish Sampler 26
Selection of Ropa Vieja, Ribs, Choice of Empanada, Shrimp and Herb Chicken
Hot-Pressed Cuban Sandwiches
Served with a Heap of Sweet Potato Fries
Classic Cuban Sandwich
Sandwich Cubano 9
Smoked Ham, Roasted Pork, Swiss Cheese, Pickles & Mustard
Grilled Chicken Cuban Sandwich 11
Roasted Red Peppers & Swiss Cheese
Media Noche 8
Smoked Ham, Roasted Pork, Swiss Cheese,
Pickles & Mustard on a sweet roll
Menu Para Niños / Kids Menu
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
with Hand-Cut Fries 6
Chicken Fingers
with Hand-Cut French Fries 8
Fish & Chips 9
Hamburger
with Hand-Cut French Fries 9
Media Noche 7
Cubano Sandwich on a sweet roll
Bebidas Frio/ Cold Drinks
Fresh Tangy Lemonade 3
Fresh Orange Juice 3
Iced Café con Leche 4
Iced Cuban Coffee 3
Iced Tea 2
American Soft Drinks 2
Latin Soft Drinks 3
Frambuesa - Raspberry • Jupina • Maduva
Malta • Piña - Pineapple • Uva - Grape
Bottled Juices & Nectars 3
Banana • Guava • Guanabana
Mango • Papaya • Pear
Saratoga Sparkling Spring Water 5
for the table
Saratoga Natural Spring Water 5
for the table
Batidos Tropical Fruit Shakes 5
Mango
Piña - Pineapple
Guayaba - Guava
Fruta Bomba - Papaya
Mora - Blackberry
With Rum 9
Mojitos
Havana Central Classic 8
Passionito - Passion Fruit 9
Piñito - Pineapple/Coconut 9
Ojito - Orange 9
Fresito - Strawberry 9
Morato - Blackberry 9
Pitcher - Any Flavor 40
Daiquiries 9
The Daiquiri was invented in 1898 in Cuba
and was Ernest Hemmingways's drink of choice.
Check with your server for the flavors of the day.
Served on the rocks or frozen.
Sangria by the Glass
Classic Red Burgundy Sangria 8
Classic White Chablis Sangria 8
Port Sangria 9
Shiraz Sangria 9
Champagne Sangria 9
Sangria Flight a taste of 4 18
Pitcher small 18 large 26
Margaritas
Frozen, On the Rocks or Straight Up
Classic 8
Flavored 9
Pitcher - Any Flavor 40
Cuba Libre / Rum & Coke 8
Rum Punch 9
Vino / By the Glass
PLEASE NOTE: All menu items and prices are subject to change.