Amor Cubano Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to Amor Cubano, a vibrant music venue and cocktail bar nestled in the heart of East Harlem. This culinary gem celebrates the rich flavors of Cuban cuisine, offering a menu that caters to every palate. Start your journey with Los Tamalitos de Olga, a delightful treat of slow-cooked cornmeal wrapped in husks, or indulge in the crispy Calamares Fritos, perfectly complemented by fresh tomato sauce.

The seafood lovers will relish the Ceviche Mixto and Camarones al Ajillo, showcasing the freshness of the ocean. Don't miss the Che Chorizo and sumptuous Empanadas de Camarones for a taste of authentic Latin flavors. For those seeking vegan options, the Arepa Rellena Verde is a must-try.

With a lively ambiance and exceptional drinks like the famed Cojito, Amor Cubano is not just a restaurant; it’s an experience that resonates with the heart of Cuban culture. Join us and savor the unforgettable!

Thanksgiving Specials

Sopa de Lentejas

Lentil soup made with peppers, onions and sausage

$10.00

Pavo Tradicional

Traditional thanksgiving turkey served with mashed potato topped with gravy, asparagus, carrots and cranberry sauce.

$30.00

Pie de Pera

Pear Pie.

$10.00

Pecan Pie

Pecan Pe

$10.00

Ernestico's Empanadas

Homemade chicken or beef turnovers.

$10.00

Camarones al Ajillo

Shrimp sauteed in a wine and garlic sauce.

$14.00

Croquetas

Ham or chicken croquettes.

$10.00

Tia Teresa's Tostones Coronados

Green plantains topped with chicken, beef, or shrimp.

$12.00

YuYu's Yuca Rellena

Smashed yucca stuffed with beef.

$9.00

Los Tamalitos de Olga

Slow cooked corn meal with bits of pork wrapped in its own husk.

$7.00

Ceviche Mixto

Fresh mixed seafood marinated with lime juice and served with mariquitas.

$16.00

Che Chorizo

Grilled Argentinian sausages with chimichurri sauce.

$10.00

Calamares Fritos

Fried calamari served with fresh tomato sauce.

$17.00

Empanadas de Camarones

Shrimp turnover

$12.00

mariquitas

$5.00

Arepa Rellena Verde (Vegan)

Arepa stuffed with pico de gallo and acovado.

$12.00

Appetizers

Soups

Sopa de Pollo

Mami's homemade chicken soup.

$8.00

Caldosa del Barrio

Soup with beef, chicken, pork, vegetables, yucca, sweet potato, and Spanish calavaza.

$8.00

Antero's Ensalada de Aguacate

Avocado, lettuce, and onions. Served with Abuela Nena's homemade balsamic vinaigrette.

$13.00

Amor Cubano Salad

Spinach, blue cheese, mesclun greens, pineapple, raisins, and walnuts. Served with a tropical mango vinaigrette.

$13.00

Ensalada Del Campo

spinach,tomatoes, bacon, goat cheese and dried cranberries topped with mango dressing

$13.00

Salads

Sandwiches

Pepito Sandwich

Cuban steak, onions, lettuce, and tomatoes.

$14.00

El Cubano Sandwich

Classic Cuban pressed sandwich with roasted pork, ham, Swiss cheese, savory pickles, and a tangy mustard.

$14.00

Sandwich de Pollo

Grilled chicken, Swiss cheese, lettuce and tomato.

$14.00

Habana Arepa

Arepa stuffed with our famous Ropa Vieja and mozzarella cheese.

$14.00

Ropa Vieja

Shredded skirt steak braised in a garlic sauce with fresh tomatoes, sliced onion, and peppers. Served with rice and black beans.

$25.00

Vaca Frita

Shredded pan-fried skirt steak flavored with a garlic mojo criollo sauce and onions. Served with rice and black beans.

$24.00

Picadillo a la Habanera

Ground beef, green olives, raisins, onions, and peppers, Served with rice and black beans.

$23.00

Palomilla

Traditional Cuban steak. Served with rice and black beans.

$25.00

Lechon Asado

Pork marinated in love, spices, and Papi's secret bitter orange mojo. Served with congri rice.

$24.00

Masitas Fritas

Seared chunks of pork seasoned in a cumin scented marinade. Served with congri rice.

$24.00

Churrasco

Grilled skirt steak. Served with rice and black beans.

$31.00

Bistec Empanizado

Breaded beef cutlet. Served with rice and black beans.

$24.00

Chuleta de la Abuela

Marinated pan pork chops with mushroom, zucchini carrot and rosemary

$20.00

Meats

Chicken

Bistec de Pollo

Grilled chicken breast. Served with rice and black beans.

$24.00

Arroz con Pollo

Shredded chicken with yellow rice and vegetables.

$23.00

Pollo a la Barbacoa

Roasted chicken marinated in a garlic soy sauce. Served with rice and black beans.

$24.00

Raulito's Pargo Frito

Whole fried marinated red snapper. Served with white rice and black beans.

$30.00

Pargo Camaguey

Whole oven cooked red snapper with olives, capers and stewed tomatoes. Served with white rice and black beans.

$33.00

Salmon Mediterraneo

Sauteed filet of salmon with carrots, olives, rosemary, capers and mushrooms. Served with white rice and black beans.

$25.00

Camarones Criollos

Braised shrimp in a creole sauce made of tomatoes, garlic, onions, thyme, and white wine. Served with white rice and black beans.

$25.00

Tilapia al Limon

Sauteed filet of tilapia in a lemon butter sauce. Served with white rice and black beans.

$23.00

Paella a la Marinera

Saffron rice mixed with shrimp, scallops, squid, clams, mussels, .

$31.00

Paella a la Valenciana

Saffron rice mixed with shrimp, scallops, squid, clams, mussels, chicken and Spanish sausage.

$34.00

Mayte's Paella Vegetariana

Saffron rice mixed with vegetables.

$21.00

Pimiento Relleno (vegetarian)

Oven pepper stuffed with white rice, carrots, zucchini, mushrooms, onions, peppers and mozzarella.

$21.00

Milanesa de Berenjena (Vegetarian)

Breaded eggplant topped with tomato sauce and cheese.

$21.00

Fish

Sides

Maduros

Sweet plantains.

$6.50

Tostones

Fried green plantains.

$6.50

Yuca Frita

Fried yucca with cilantro sauce.

$6.50

Yuca con Mojo

Steamed yucca with garlic mojo sauce.

$7.00

Avocado

$7.00

Papas Fritas

French fries.

$7.00

Arroz Blanco

White rice.

$7.00

Frjoles Negros

Black Beans.

$7.00

Congri

White rice mixed with black beans.

$7.00

Cilantro sauce

Homemade cilantro sauce.

$2.00

Mojo Criollo

Garlic sauce

$2.00

Chimichurri Sauce

Homemade chimichurri sauce

$2.00

Fara Maria's Flan de Caramelo

Cheese custard.

$6.00

Tatica's Tres Leches

Sponge cake soaked in three tantalizing milks.

$6.00

Budin de Pan

Guava bread pudding.

$6.00

Vegan Flan

Vegan caramel custard

$8.00

Desserts

Drinks (Must be 21 to purchase.)

Mojito

Our authentic cuban mojito made with white rum, mint leaves, limes, sugar, and club soda. Must be 21 to purchase.

$11.00

Glass Sangria

Homemade guava or mango sangria. Must be 21 to purchase.

$9.00

Pitcher Sangria

Homemade pitcher of guava or mango sangria. Must be 21 to purchase.

$39.00

Margarita

Classic margarita. Must be 21 to purchase.

$11.00

Bottle Red Wine

Must be 21 to purchase.

$30.00

Bottle of White Wine

Must be 21 to purchase.

$30.00

Pitcher Mojito

Must be 21 to purchase.

$45.00

Diet Coke

$2.00

Coke

$2.00

Sprite

$2.00

Ginger Ale

$2.00

Seltzer Water

$1.50

Coke Zero

$2.50

Bottled Water

$1.50

Iced Tea

$2.00

Beverages