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Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar - Philadelphia
10 S 2nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Featured Items
Bread and Mango Butter
Our house made signature mango butter with crispy pressed Cuban bread.
$4.75Sanguche Cubano
Pressed Cuban Sandwich, Ybor City style with sour orange marinated pork loin, Genoa salami, ham, provolone and Swiss cheese. Yellow mustard-pickle relish
$13.75Ropa Vieja
Braised, shredded and stewed beef brisket, tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, red wine, white rice, maduros
$31.50
Online Ordering Menu
Aperitivos/Appetizers
Bread and Mango Butter
Our house made signature mango butter with crispy pressed Cuban bread.
$4.75Tropical Chips and Dips
Plantain and malanga chips. Black bean hummus, guacamole Cubano, Cuba Libre salsa
$14.50Croquetas
Basket of traditional ham & cheese and creamy chicken croquetas. Mustard BBQ sauce and dijon-garlic mojo
$15.50Barrio Chino Chicken Wings
A pound of Asian BBQ glazed wings. Pickled pineapple, sweet chili dipping sauce
$19.00Dragon Street Meatballs
From Havana's Chinatown. Chino-Latino glazed pork and beef meatballs, ginger, honey, soy, ropa vieja jus, toasted sesame seeds, grilled artisan bread.
$15.50Smoked Cubano Pork Belly
Tender smoked and spice-rubbed pork belly, grilled and glazed with rum and pineapple juice. Black bean hummus, pickled pineapple, microgreens, balsamic reduction
$15.00Garlic Shrimp
Shrimp, garlic, lemon, smoked paprika, olive oil, grilled artisan bread.
$19.75Mama Amelia's Empanadas (2)
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
$18.00Crab Guacamole
Blue crab meat, avocado, fresh tomatoes, green onions, roasted jalapenos, fresh lime juice, cilantro, extra virgin olive oil,. Plantain and malanga chips.
$24.75Plato Cha Cha Cha
Sampler for two. Pineapple guacamole, shrimp cocktail, plantain chips, pork masitas, chicken and ham croquetas, grilled chorizo sausage, chicken chicharrones
$33.50
Soup/Salad
Black Bean Soup
Traditional Cuban black bean soup, with rich authentic flavors, olive oil, pressed Cuban bread.
$11.00Levanta Muerto Seafood Soup
“Raise the Dead” soup with a rich Chino-Cubano broth. Shrimp, Baja bay scallops, crabmeat, mussels, coconut milk, truffle oil
$16.75Jardin Salad
Baby arugula, spinach, romaine, organic grape tomatoes, Kalamata olives, red onions, crumbled cotija cheese, red wine vinaigrette
$14.00
Entrees
Ropa Vieja
Braised, shredded and stewed beef brisket, tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, red wine, white rice, maduros
$31.50Vaca Frita
Tender braised and crisped-shredded steak, roasted onions and citrus-garlic sauce, white rice, black beans
$31.50Churrasco a la Cubana (8 oz)
Grilled skirt steak, parsley, lemon, and onion sauce, roasted garlic boniato-potato mash, baby arugula salad, red wine vinaigrette
$39.75Churrasco a la Cubana (16 oz)
Grilled skirt steak, parsley, lemon, and onion sauce, roasted garlic boniato-potato mash, baby arugula salad, red wine vinaigrette
$69.75Masitas de Puerco
Tender morsels of pork slowly roasted in Spanish style sauce, sauteed onions mojo, white rice, black beans.
$31.50Lechon Asado
Citrus marinated, slow roasted, shredded pork shoulder, onion-caper mojo, pork belly chicharrones, white rice, black beans, maduros.
$32.50Pollo Asado
Citrus marinated, grilled double chicken breast, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, grilled broccolini, mango-passion fruit gravy
$32.50Pinchos de Camarones
Rum-pineapple glazed shrimp skewers, Chino-Cubano fried rice, green onions, sesame seeds, napa kimchi salad
$27.00Pescao' Frito
Crispy deep-fried red snapper marinated in fresh lime juice and garlic, topped with a jicama and bell pepper salad, saffron long-grain rice
$28.50Salmon Paradiso
Pan seared, skin on salmon filet, herb roasted russet potatoes, grilled asparagus, creamy lobster-tomato sauce.
$32.75Cubano Combo
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
$25.50Paella Marinera
Jumbo shrimp, lobster tail, mussels, squid, Baja Bay scallops, claw crabmeat, saffron long grain rice, roasted piquillo pepper salad
$41.50Paella Vegetariana
Roasted crimini and shiitake mushrooms, roasted garlic, baby spinach, garbanzo beans, grilled broccolini, long grain saffron rice
$26.00Plato Gaucho (Serves 2)
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.
$89.75Cuban Pork Feast (Serves 2)
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.
$69.50
Sides
Arroz con Frijoles
Steamed white rice and Cuban black beans
$7.50Congri
Classic Cuban red beans, rice with tomatoes, onions, peppers, smoked pork
$8.50Roasted Garlic Mash
Roasted garlic mashed potatoes
$7.50Aguacate
Half a fresh avocado, olive oil, sea salt
$7.50Broccolini
Grilled broccolini, roasted garlic oil, salsa criolla
$7.50Asparagus
Grilled asparagus, roasted garlic oil
$8.50Yuca Fries
Crispy and creamy yuca, cilantro-caper allioli
$8.50Tostones
Twice-fried green Hawaiian plantains, Dijon-mojo
$8.50Maduros
Fried ripened sweet plantains
$8.50Black Beans
Our traditional Cuban black bean soup.
$3.75White Rice
Steamed white rice
$3.75French Fries
Crispy shoestring French fries.
$8.25
Dessert
Tres Leches
Vanilla sponge cake soaked in three milks. Mocha mousse & whipped cream
$11.00Cuban Flan
A traditional Cuban dessert of vanilla custard, dulce de leche, whipped cream, and vanilla cookie
$11.00Mami Totty's Arroz con Leche
Classic Cuban rice pudding recipe handed down from Chef Pernot’s mother-in-law, topped with candied macadamia nuts, whipped cream and vanilla cookie
$11.00
Kid's Menu
Kid's Chicken Tenders
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.
$15.95Kid's Empanadas
(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.
$15.95Kid's Pollo Asado
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.
$15.95Kid's Cuban Sandwich
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.
$15.95Kid's Hamburguesa
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.
$15.95
Empanada Alley
Empanadas and Sauces
"De la Casa" Chicken Empanada
Hand-chopped chicken, fresh corn, Jack cheese
$6.00Beef Picadillo Empanada
Cienfuegos style ground beef, fried potatoes, Manzanilla olives, raisins
$6.00"Queso" Vegetarian Empanada
Vegetarian Cheese; Gruyere, Jack, mozzarella, sautéed onions, olive oil, thyme, oregano
$6.00Aji 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
Pressed Cuban Sandwich, Ybor City style with sour orange marinated pork loin, Genoa salami, ham, provolone and Swiss cheese. Yellow mustard-pickle relish
$13.75Mariquitas Plaintain Chips
Homemade seasoned plantain chips
$6.75Small Black Bean Soup (12 oz)
Traditional Cuban black bean soup with rich authentic flavors
$11.00Large Black Bean Soup (16 oz)
Traditional Cuban black bean soup with rich authentic flavors
$13.00Marinated Olives
Extra virgin olive oil, fresh herbs and citrus peel
$10.75Small Arroz con Leche (8 oz)
A classic Cuban rice pudding with Arborio rice, milk, condensed milk, heavy cream. Whipped cream, toasted coconut, and candied Macadamia nuts
$9.00Large Arroz con Leche (12 oz)
A classic Cuban rice pudding with Arborio rice, milk, condensed milk, heavy cream. Whipped cream, toasted coconut, and candied Macadamia nuts
$12.00
Empanada Party Trays
6 Empanada Party Tray
Enough for 3 people; -6 Empandas (2 each of three chosen varieties) -Two Small Dipping Sauces (2, 2 oz containers)
$29.0012 Empanada Party Tray
Enough for six people; -12 Empanadas (4 each of 3 varieties) -Three Small Dipping Sauces
$53.0018 Empanada Party Tray
Enough for eight people; -18 Empandas (6 each of 3 varieties) -Two Large Dipping Sauces (2, 8 oz containers)
$75.0024 Empanada Party Tray
Enough for 10-12 people; -24 Empanadas (3 flavors, 8 each) -Three sauces (3, 8 oz cups)
$100.00
Sunday | 12:00 pm - 8:30 pm |
Monday | 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm |
Tuesday | 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm |
Wednesday | 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm |
Thursday | 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm |
Friday | 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Saturday | 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Cuba Libre opened its first location in Old City, Philadelphia in 2000, giving guests a passport to Cuba's intriguing flavors and culture. The restaurant's name, which translates to "a free Cuba," signifies a hope for the future of the treasured island nation.The cuisines of different ethnicities have been gently simmered in the cultural cauldron of Cuba to create what is now the Criollo (home-style) cuisine of the island. Blending native ingredients and cooking traditions with those of South America, Spain, Africa, Asia and several others, Cuban cuisine is a savory mix that reflects its colorful culture.