Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar Philadelphia
Online Ordering Menu
Aperitivos/Appetizers
- Bread and Mango Butter$4.50
Our house made signature mango butter with crispy pressed Cuban bread.
- Tropical Chips and Dips$14.25
Plantain and malanga chips. Black bean hummus, guacamole Cubano, Cuba Libre salsa
- Crab Guacamole$24.50
Blue crab meat, avocado, fresh tomatoes, green onions, roasted jalapenos, fresh lime juice, cilantro, extra virgin olive oil,. Plantain and malanga chips.
- Bolitas de Yuca$13.25
Mozzarella and queso fresco stuffed yuca fritters, lemon-mayonnaise sauce
- Croquetas$15.50
Basket of traditional ham & cheese and creamy chicken croquetas. Mustard BBQ sauce and dijon-garlic mojo
- Barrio Chino Chicken Wings$18.75
A pound of Asian BBQ glazed wings. Pickled pineapple, sweet chili dipping sauce
- Dragon Street Meatballs$15.00
From Havana's Chinatown. Chino-Latino glazed pork and beef meatballs, ginger, honey, soy, ropa vieja jus, toasted sesame seeds, grilled artisan bread.
- Garlic Shrimp$19.25
Shrimp, garlic, lemon, smoked paprika, olive oil, grilled artisan bread.
- Mama Amelia's Empanadas (2)$17.75
Two per order. Served with aji-sour cream sauce Beef Picadillo: Cienfuegos-style ground beef, potatoes, Manzanilla olives, raisins Chicken De la Casa: Chopped chicken, corn, Jack cheese Queso (V): Gruyere, Jack, mozzarella, sautéed onions, olive oil, thyme, oregano
- Plato Cha Cha Cha$33.00
Sampler for two. Pineapple guacamole, shrimp cocktail, plantain chips, pork masitas, chicken and ham croquetas, grilled chorizo sausage, chicken chicharrones
Soup/Salad
- Black Bean Soup$11.00
Traditional Cuban black bean soup, with rich authentic flavors, olive oil, pressed Cuban bread.
- Levanta Muerto Seafood Soup$16.75
“Raise the Dead” soup with a rich Chino-Cubano broth. Shrimp, Baja bay scallops, crabmeat, mussels, coconut milk, truffle oil
- Jardin Salad$14.00
Baby arugula, spinach, romaine, organic grape tomatoes, Kalamata olives, red onions, crumbled cotija cheese, red wine vinaigrette
Entrees
- Ropa Vieja$31.00
Braised, shredded and stewed beef brisket, tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, red wine, white rice, maduros
- Vaca Frita$31.50
Tender braised and crisped-shredded steak, roasted onions and citrus-garlic sauce, white rice, black beans
- Churrasco a la Cubana (8 oz)$37.75
Grilled skirt steak, parsley, lemon, and onion sauce, roasted garlic boniato-potato mash, baby arugula salad, red wine vinaigrette
- Churrasco a la Cubana (16 oz)$69.00
Grilled skirt steak, parsley, lemon, and onion sauce, roasted garlic boniato-potato mash, baby arugula salad, red wine vinaigrette
- Masitas de Puerco$31.00
Tender morsels of pork slowly roasted in Spanish style sauce, sauteed onions mojo, white rice, black beans, tostones
- Cuban Roast Pork$32.00
Citrus marinated, slow roasted, shredded pork shoulder, onion-caper mojo, pork belly chicharrones, white rice, black beans, maduros.
- Pollo Asado$31.50
Citrus marinated, grilled double chicken breast, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, grilled broccolini, mango-passion fruit gravy
- Pargo Baracoa$33.00
Pan roasted red snapper, shrimp, Baja Bay scallops, crabmeat, mussels, coconut milk Chino-Cubano broth, green papaya escabeche, white rice
- Salmon Paradiso$32.00
Pan seared, skin on salmon filet, herb roasted russet potatoes, grilled asparagus, creamy lobster-tomato sauce.
- Visit to Havana$25.50
Ybor City Style pressed Cuban sandwich with sour orange marinated pork loin, Genoa salami, ham, provolone and Swiss cheese. Yellow mustard-pickle relish, Black Bean Soup, House Salad, Tropical Chips
- Paella Marinera$39.75
Jumbo shrimp, lobster tail, mussels, squid, Baja Bay scallops, claw crabmeat, saffron long grain rice, roasted piquillo pepper salad
- Paella Vegetariana$26.00
Roasted crimini and shiitake mushrooms, roasted garlic, baby spinach, garbanzo beans, grilled broccolini, long grain saffron rice
- Plato Gaucho (Serves 2)$88.00
A sizzling platter of skirt steak, lobster tail, jumbo shrimp, citrus marinated chicken breast, chorizo sausage, chimichurri sauce, and salsa criolla. Accompanied by black beans, white rice, and maduros. Serves two.
- Cuban Pork Feast (Serves 2)$74.00
Citrus marinated, slow roasted pork shoulder, onion-caper mojo, guava BBQ baby back ribs, Chino-Cubano glazed grilled pork belly. Accompanied by black beans, white rice, and maduros. Serves two.
Sides
- Arroz con Frijoles$7.25
Steamed white rice and Cuban black beans
- Congri$8.25
Classic Cuban red beans, rice with tomatoes, onions, peppers, smoked pork
- Roasted Garlic Mash$7.25
Roasted garlic mashed potatoes
- Aguacate$7.25
Half a fresh avocado, olive oil, sea salt
- Broccolini$7.25
Grilled broccolini, roasted garlic oil, romesco sauce
- Asparagus$8.25
Grilled asparagus, roasted garlic oil
- Yuca Fries$8.25
Crispy and creamy yuca, cilantro-caper allioli
- Tostones$8.25
Twice-fried green Hawaiian plantains, Dijon-mojo
- Maduros$8.25
Fried ripened sweet plantains
- Black Beans$3.50
Our traditional Cuban black bean soup.
- White Rice$3.50
Steamed white rice
- French Fries$8.25
Crispy shoestring French fries.
Dessert
- Tres Leche$11.50
Vanilla sponge cake soaked in three milks. Mocha mousse & whipped cream
- Cuban Flan$11.50
A traditional Cuban dessert of vanilla custard, dulce de leche, whipped cream, and vanilla cookie
- Mami Totty's Arroz con Leche$11.50
Classic Cuban rice pudding recipe handed down from Chef Pernot’s mother-in-law, topped with candied macadamia nuts, whipped cream and vanilla cookie
Kid's Menu
- Kid's Chicken Tenders$14.95
Cornflake crusted chicken tenders, shAll meals come with an 8 oz kids cup (choice of juice, milk or soda). Optional dessert available for an additional $5.oestring fries.
- Kid's Empanadas$14.95
(2 Empanadas per order) Served with aji-sour cream Choose from: Beef Picadillo: Cienfuegos-style ground beef, potatoes, Manzanilla olives, raisins Chicken De la Casa: Chopped chicken, corn, Jack cheese Cheese (v): Gruyere, Jack, mozzarella, sautéed onions, olive oil, thyme, oregano All meals come with an 8 oz kids cup (choice of juice, milk or soda). Optional dessert available for an additional $5.
- Kid's Pollo Asado$14.95
Citrus marinated, boneless chicken breast, mango-passion fruit gravy, shoestring fries. All meals come with an 8 oz kids cup (choice of juice, milk or soda). Optional dessert available for an additional $5.
- Kid's Cuban Sandwich$14.95
Half a Cuban sandwich with sour orange marinated pork loin, Genoa salami, ham, provolone and Swiss cheese, yellow mustard-pickle relish, shoestring fries. All meals come with an 8 oz kids cup (choice of juice, milk or soda). Optional dessert available for an additional $5.
- Kid's Hamburguesa$14.95
Quarter pound skirt steak burger, lettuce, and tomato on a brioche bun, shoestring fries. All meals come with an 8 oz kids cup (choice of juice, milk or soda). Optional dessert available for an additional $5.
Empanada Alley
Empanadas and Sauces
- "De la Casa" Chicken Empanada$6.00
Hand-chopped chicken, fresh corn, Jack cheese
- Beef Picadillo Empanada$6.00
Cienfuegos style ground beef, fried potatoes, Manzanilla olives, raisins
- "Queso" Vegetarian Empanada$6.00
Vegetarian Cheese; Gruyere, Jack, mozzarella, sautéed onions, olive oil, thyme, oregano
- Aji Amarillo Sauce
Sour cream, mayonnaise and Peruvian yellow peppers
- Cuba Libre Salsa
Classic tomato creole sauce (not spicy)
- Caper Allioli Sauce
Chopped caper, garlic and fresh herb mayonnaise
- Dijon Mojo Sauce
Dijon mustard, herbs, garlic, extra virgin olive oil
- Argentinian Chimichurri Sauce
Fresh parsley, oregano, garlic, red wine vinegar and extra virgin olive oil
Sandwiches + Sides
- Sanguche Cubano$13.75
Pressed Cuban Sandwich, Ybor City style with sour orange marinated pork loin, Genoa salami, ham, provolone and Swiss cheese. Yellow mustard-pickle relish
- Mariquitas Plaintain Chips$6.75
Homemade seasoned plantain chips
- Small Black Bean Soup (12 oz)$11.00
Traditional Cuban black bean soup with rich authentic flavors
- Large Black Bean Soup (16 oz)$13.00
Traditional Cuban black bean soup with rich authentic flavors
- Marinated Olives$10.75
Extra virgin olive oil, fresh herbs and citrus peel
- Small Arroz con Leche (8 oz)$9.00
A classic Cuban rice pudding with Arborio rice, milk, condensed milk, heavy cream. Whipped cream, toasted coconut, and candied Macadamia nuts
- Large Arroz con Leche (12 oz)$12.00
A classic Cuban rice pudding with Arborio rice, milk, condensed milk, heavy cream. Whipped cream, toasted coconut, and candied Macadamia nuts
Empanada Party Trays
- 6 Empanada Party Tray$29.00
Enough for 3 people; -6 Empandas (2 each of three chosen varieties) -Two Small Dipping Sauces (2, 2 oz containers)
- 12 Empanada Party Tray$53.00
Enough for six people; -12 Empanadas (4 each of 3 varieties) -Three Small Dipping Sauces
- 18 Empanada Party Tray$75.00
Enough for eight people; -18 Empandas (6 each of 3 varieties) -Two Large Dipping Sauces (2, 8 oz containers)
- 24 Empanada Party Tray$100.00
Enough for 10-12 people; -24 Empanadas (3 flavors, 8 each) -Three sauces (3, 8 oz cups)