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
Pavo Tradicional
Traditional thanksgiving turkey served with mashed potato topped with gravy, asparagus, carrots and cranberry sauce.
Pie de Pera
Pear Pie.
Pecan Pie
Pecan Pe
Ernestico's Empanadas
Homemade chicken or beef turnovers.
Camarones al Ajillo
Shrimp sauteed in a wine and garlic sauce.
Croquetas
Ham or chicken croquettes.
Tia Teresa's Tostones Coronados
Green plantains topped with chicken, beef, or shrimp.
YuYu's Yuca Rellena
Smashed yucca stuffed with beef.
Los Tamalitos de Olga
Slow cooked corn meal with bits of pork wrapped in its own husk.
Ceviche Mixto
Fresh mixed seafood marinated with lime juice and served with mariquitas.
Che Chorizo
Grilled Argentinian sausages with chimichurri sauce.
Calamares Fritos
Fried calamari served with fresh tomato sauce.
Empanadas de Camarones
Shrimp turnover
mariquitas
Arepa Rellena Verde (Vegan)
Arepa stuffed with pico de gallo and acovado.
Appetizers
Soups
Sopa de Pollo
Mami's homemade chicken soup.
Caldosa del Barrio
Soup with beef, chicken, pork, vegetables, yucca, sweet potato, and Spanish calavaza.
Antero's Ensalada de Aguacate
Avocado, lettuce, and onions. Served with Abuela Nena's homemade balsamic vinaigrette.
Amor Cubano Salad
Spinach, blue cheese, mesclun greens, pineapple, raisins, and walnuts. Served with a tropical mango vinaigrette.
Ensalada Del Campo
spinach,tomatoes, bacon, goat cheese and dried cranberries topped with mango dressing
Salads
Sandwiches
Pepito Sandwich
Cuban steak, onions, lettuce, and tomatoes.
El Cubano Sandwich
Classic Cuban pressed sandwich with roasted pork, ham, Swiss cheese, savory pickles, and a tangy mustard.
Sandwich de Pollo
Grilled chicken, Swiss cheese, lettuce and tomato.
Habana Arepa
Arepa stuffed with our famous Ropa Vieja and mozzarella cheese.
Ropa Vieja
Shredded skirt steak braised in a garlic sauce with fresh tomatoes, sliced onion, and peppers. Served with rice and black beans.
Vaca Frita
Shredded pan-fried skirt steak flavored with a garlic mojo criollo sauce and onions. Served with rice and black beans.
Picadillo a la Habanera
Ground beef, green olives, raisins, onions, and peppers, Served with rice and black beans.
Palomilla
Traditional Cuban steak. Served with rice and black beans.
Lechon Asado
Pork marinated in love, spices, and Papi's secret bitter orange mojo. Served with congri rice.
Masitas Fritas
Seared chunks of pork seasoned in a cumin scented marinade. Served with congri rice.
Churrasco
Grilled skirt steak. Served with rice and black beans.
Bistec Empanizado
Breaded beef cutlet. Served with rice and black beans.
Chuleta de la Abuela
Marinated pan pork chops with mushroom, zucchini carrot and rosemary
Meats
Chicken
Bistec de Pollo
Grilled chicken breast. Served with rice and black beans.
Arroz con Pollo
Shredded chicken with yellow rice and vegetables.
Pollo a la Barbacoa
Roasted chicken marinated in a garlic soy sauce. Served with rice and black beans.
Raulito's Pargo Frito
Whole fried marinated red snapper. Served with white rice and black beans.
Pargo Camaguey
Whole oven cooked red snapper with olives, capers and stewed tomatoes. Served with white rice and black beans.
Salmon Mediterraneo
Sauteed filet of salmon with carrots, olives, rosemary, capers and mushrooms. Served with white rice and black beans.
Camarones Criollos
Braised shrimp in a creole sauce made of tomatoes, garlic, onions, thyme, and white wine. Served with white rice and black beans.
Tilapia al Limon
Sauteed filet of tilapia in a lemon butter sauce. Served with white rice and black beans.
Paella a la Marinera
Saffron rice mixed with shrimp, scallops, squid, clams, mussels, .
Paella a la Valenciana
Saffron rice mixed with shrimp, scallops, squid, clams, mussels, chicken and Spanish sausage.
Mayte's Paella Vegetariana
Saffron rice mixed with vegetables.
Pimiento Relleno (vegetarian)
Oven pepper stuffed with white rice, carrots, zucchini, mushrooms, onions, peppers and mozzarella.
Milanesa de Berenjena (Vegetarian)
Breaded eggplant topped with tomato sauce and cheese.
Fish
Sides
Maduros
Sweet plantains.
Tostones
Fried green plantains.
Yuca Frita
Fried yucca with cilantro sauce.
Yuca con Mojo
Steamed yucca with garlic mojo sauce.
Avocado
Papas Fritas
French fries.
Arroz Blanco
White rice.
Frjoles Negros
Black Beans.
Congri
White rice mixed with black beans.
Cilantro sauce
Homemade cilantro sauce.
Mojo Criollo
Garlic sauce
Chimichurri Sauce
Homemade chimichurri sauce
Fara Maria's Flan de Caramelo
Cheese custard.
Tatica's Tres Leches
Sponge cake soaked in three tantalizing milks.
Budin de Pan
Guava bread pudding.
Vegan Flan
Vegan caramel custard
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.
Glass Sangria
Homemade guava or mango sangria. Must be 21 to purchase.
Pitcher Sangria
Homemade pitcher of guava or mango sangria. Must be 21 to purchase.
Margarita
Classic margarita. Must be 21 to purchase.
Bottle Red Wine
Must be 21 to purchase.
Bottle of White Wine
Must be 21 to purchase.
Pitcher Mojito
Must be 21 to purchase.