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Cuban Kitchen
3,485 Reviews
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3799 S EL CAMINO REAL
SAN MATEO, CA 94403
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Featured Items
- Veggie Medley$16.99
served with your choice of two sides, please select from the available options
- the "Best" Cubano S'wich$14.99
ham, pork, mojo, cheese, mustard, pickle, pressed to perfection on a le Boulanger deli strip. (Bread contains Soy & Milk)
- Garlic Chicken - Mojito Chicken$17.99
1/2 lb of juicy, garlic-citrus chicken, hand-trimmed & marinated by our chefs served with your choice of two sides, please select from the available options
Happy Hour
1/2 S'wich, 1/2 Side and a Drink
- 1/2 Cubano S'wich$7.50
1/2 of our "best" Cubano S'wich and a 1/2 side of your choice
- 1/2 Lechón S'wich$7.50
- 1/2 Honey Ham$7.50
- 1/2 Surf'n'Turf$9.50
1/2 of our popular Surf'n'Turf S'wich and 1/2 side of your choosing
- 1/2 Classic Bistec S'wich$8.50
1/2 of our Classic Bistec S'wich with 1/2 side of your choice
- 1/2 Philly Bistec$9.00
- 1/2 Ropa Vieja S'wich$7.50
- 1/2 Mojito Chicken S'wich$7.50
- 1/2 Pollo Pimentón S'wich$7.50
- 1/2 Milanesa S'wich$7.50
1/2 of our Milanesa S'wich and 1/2 side of your choosing
- 1/2 Veggie Maduro S'wich$7.50
- 1/2 Yerba Philly S'wich$9.00
- 1/2 Yerba Frita S'wich$9.00
All Day
Sauces - Glass Bottles, Jars & Take-out
- Guabanero BBQ$0.75+
Our Guabanero BBQ is vegan & gluten-free, sweet & ppicy award-winning BBQ sauce, and THE ORIGINAL Guava-Habanero BBQ!! Accept no imposters!
- Ají$0.75+
Spicy jalapeño salsa. Lynna loves this with her tostones & CK's black beans!
- Guantanamo$0.75+
A mayo-based aioli with a little jalapeño heat. Goes great with the "best" Cubano s'wich, yuca & tostones!
- Cienfuegos$0.75+
This habanero salsa is one for the books. Guava-Habanero-Vinaigrette - our "table hot sauce" but so versatile, Lynna uses it as a salad dressing with a sweet kick!
- Mambo Sauce$0.75+
This sauce adorns our popular our Burritos, Burrito Bowls & our stellar Surf'n'Turf. A Guava-Habanero-Mayo Aioli that is a savory-sweet-spicy delight!
- Limonette$0.75+
This garlic dressing has notes of lemon and goes great on bread, rice, lechón, salad or tostones.
- Cha-Cha-Churri$0.75+
Cuban Kitchen's Original Cilantro-Jalapeño Pesto.... mmm, mmm, good! Try it on any of our grilled meats, even salmon - so good!
- Mint Mojito Dressing$0.75+
Mint, Lime, our House-made Garlic Oil and a splash of vinegar... voila! Enjoy our Mint Mojito Vinaigrette on our house salad!
- Tula's Candela$0.75+
Hot like a house on fire! Break a sweat with this one of a kind, liquified Habanero hot sauce.
- CK's Original Crema$0.75+Out of stock
CK's proud to bring back our creamy yogurt aioli with notes of lemon & garlic. This delicious aioli is not only packed with probiotics but a delicious substitute to milk or butter in mashed potatoes & mac'n'cheese!
- Pickled Onion Mojo$0.75+
- Traditional Mojo$0.75+
- Guava Coulis$0.75+Out of stock
Ají
Spicy jalapeño salsa. Lynna loves this with her tostones & CK's black beans!
Appetizers & Sides
- Maduros$2.99+
- Tostones$2.99+
- Yuca Fries$2.99+
- Classic Appetizer Sampler$5.99
Classic Cuban Appetizer Trio- including 2x yuca fries, 2 sweet plantain slices, 2 tostones - delight your tastebuds with this combo of salty & sweet Cuban Classics - choose one of our home made sauces
- Mini Empanada Trio$7.99
- Mini Empanadas - Individual$2.99
- Angry Fries - Patatas Bravas$4.25
- CK Fries$4.25
- Beans$3.99+
not your abuelita's black beans
- Rice & Beans Combo$3.99
- Rice$2.99+
- Arroz Amarillo Side$8.97+Out of stock
- Congrí$8.99+
White rice cooked in our black bean soup - and for an extra flavor explosion, tossed in our savory congri-spice blend with irresistible bacon bits!
- Rice (12oz) & 2x Fried Eggs$7.99
12 oz of our garlicky Cuban white rice, served with two fried eggs - a classic Cuban way to eat rice any time day, and a kid's favorite!
- Side Salads$2.99+
organic mesclun greens & iceberg lettuce, fresh Roma tomatoes, garnished with our homemade, pickled red onions
- Guacamole$4.99+
smashed in-house and made with the freshest avocados, by the finest chefs in all of California, I thank you.
- Pico de Gallo a lo Cubano$2.99+
Homemade and fresh! (Pipi Sigallo, Montando caballo)
- Corn Chivirricos$2.99
Chips are fried in the same fryer as items containing gluten!
- Toasted Garlic Bread$2.99
- 13" tortilla flour heated$2.00
Plates
- Pulled Pork - Lechón$17.99
served with your choice of two sides, please select from the available options
- Garlic Chicken - Mojito Chicken$17.99
1/2 lb of juicy, garlic-citrus chicken, hand-trimmed & marinated by our chefs served with your choice of two sides, please select from the available options
- Smoky Chicken - Pollo Pimentón$17.99
1/2 lb of smoky paprika chicken thigh served with your choice of two sides, please select from the available options
- Milanesa - Breaded Chicken Breast$17.99
1/2 lb of super flavorful, breaded chicken breast served with your choice of two sides, please select from the available options
- Bistec Empanizado$23.99Out of stock
- Bistec - Cuban Steak$21.99
1/2 lb of citrus-garlic marinated, hand-trimmed USDA certified steak served with your choice of two sides, please select from the available options
- Vaca Frita (Pan-Fried Shredded Beef & Grilled Onions)$21.99
1/3 lb of fried, crispy shredded flank steak, flavored in our signature citrus-garlic marinade served with your choice of two sides, please select from the available options
- Ropa Vieja (Cuban Shredded Beef Stew)$19.99
1/2 lb of saucy, braised shredded flank steak served with your choice of two sides, please select from the available options
- Picadillo$15.99Out of stock
Beef up your tastebuds with this savory Classic Cuban dish! You’ll be transported from the Canary Islands to the Caribbean with this ground beef dish seasoned with the brine of stuffed spanish olives, capers, raisins and of course the basic cuban sofrito - a mire-poix of onions, bell peppers, garlic, cumin and salt & pepper in a blend of tomato sauce, paste and cooking wine. Mmmmm- que rico!
- Salmon Fillet$22.99
Grilled salmon fillet, served with our Cha-Cha-Churri pesto sauce and your choice of two sides, please select from the available options
- Shrimp & Veg y Sofrito$21.99
1/3 lb of shrimp & veggies seasoned with our signature sofrito spice blend served with your choice of two sides, please select from the available options
- Solo Shrimp$20.99
- Broccoli & Mushroom$16.99
served with your choice of two sides, please select from the available options
- Veggie Medley$16.99
served with your choice of two sides, please select from the available options
- Beyond Vaca Frita Plant-Based$19.99
Finally! a plant-based Cuban Classic option that delights the meat-lovers who desire an alternative to beef. This dish is also gluten-free*, soy-free, and gmo-free! - *Maduros are fried in same oil as breaded items.
Bowls & Burritos
- Burrito - Flour Tortilla$11.99
Select Protein or Veggie Main, and select Sauce of your Choice; Chef Lynna recommends AJI or GTMO or CF - if you like a touch of sweetness and heat: Select our award-winning GHBBQ; or top off with our homemade SSP (sweet & spicy pickles)
- Wrap - Flour Tortilla$11.99
- Burrito Bowl - No Tortilla$11.99
Select Protein or Veggie Main, and select Sauce of your Choice; Chef Lynna recommends AJI or GTMO or CF - if you like a touch of sweetness and heat: Select our award-winning GHBBQ; or top off with our homemade SSP (sweet & spicy pickles)
- Classic Bowl - Rice, Beans, 1x Maduro$11.99
QuesaWraps & Quesadillas
- Shrimp & Philly Veg QuesaWrap$17.99
Shrimp and diced bell peppers & onion sauteed in our "Angry Fries" (spicy smoked pepper) Seasoning, wrapped in melted Monterrey jack cheese, rolled in 14" tortilla and toasted to perfection on flat top griddle
- Chicken & Philly Veg QuesaWrap$15.99
Mojito Chicken and diced bell peppers & onion sauteed in our "Angry Fries" (spicy smoked pepper) Seasoning, wrapped in melted Monterrey jack cheese, rolled in 14" tortilla and toasted to perfection on flat top griddle
- Philly Veg & Mushroom QuesaWrap$15.99
Mushroom and diced bell peppers & onion sauteed in our "AFSB" (spicy smoked pepper seasoning) Seasoning, wrapped in melted Monterrey jack cheese, rolled in 14" tortilla and toasted to perfection on flat top griddle
- Guava-Habanero BBQ QuesaWrap$14.99
- Beyond Philly QuesaWrap$15.99
- Mushroom & Vegan Feta QuesaWrap$15.99
Sauteed Garlic-Infused-Mushrroms, Vegan Feta, wrapped in a Crispy Flour Tortilla, and sliced in 6 for sharing, or just an excellent way to pace yourself and make it last a little longer! (Maybe!)
- Quesadilla$9.99
Single Protein, Monterrey Jack, Sauce
S'wiches
- the "Best" Cubano S'wich$14.99
ham, pork, mojo, cheese, mustard, pickle, pressed to perfection on a le Boulanger deli strip. (Bread contains Soy & Milk)
- Lechon S'wich$13.99
CK's pulled pork, GTMO, lettuce, tomatoes, grilled onions, and CK's homemade sweet & spicy pickles on a toasted Le Boulanger deli strip. (Bread contains Soy & Milk)
- Honey Ham S'wich$13.99
ham, GTMO, Swiss cheese, CK's homemade sweet & spicy pickles and squirt of mustard. (Bread contains Soy & Milk)
- Guava-Habanero BBQ Pork$14.99
our delicious pulled pork smothered in our GHBBQ sauce and served on a potato bun
- Classic Bistec S'wich$15.99
lettuce, tomato, GTMO, grilled onions & our garlic-lime bistec. (Bread contains Soy & Milk)
- Philly Bistec$17.99
a Cuban twist on an American classic-made even better! Comes with our garlic-citrus Top Sirloin Strips, grilled bell peppers & red onion, our smoked paprika seasoning, Swiss Cheese, house made sweet & spicy pickles, and Guantanamo-Mayo-Aioli w/Jalapeño kick! (Bread contains Soy & Milk)
- Surf'n'Turf$18.99
Shrimp, steak, grilled veggies, melted Swiss cheese, Mambo sauce & Guantanamo sauce, sweet & spicy pickles, & grilled onions - welcome to the flavor festival (all access pass) (Bread contains Soy & Milk)
- Ropa Vieja S'wich (Cuban Poor Boy)$15.99
(Bread contains Soy & Milk)
- Vaca Frita S'wich$15.99
Classic Cuban Shredded Flank Steak & Grilled Red Onions pan-fried & seasoned in our CK Original Garlic-Citrus Marinade; And, yes, we have a delicious Vegan Option! (Bread contains Soy & Milk)
- Mojito Chicken S'wich$13.99
(Bread contains Soy & Milk)
- Pimentón Chicken S'wich$13.99
(Bread contains Soy & Milk)
- Milanesa Chicken S'wich$14.99
Breaded Chicken Breast served on a le Boulanger deli strip w/sweet & spicy pickles, guantanamo (mayo-aioli w/ jalapeño) tomatoes and lettuce. (Bread contains Soy & Milk)
- Fajitas & Plantain Sandwich$13.99
Our Veggie Medley and Sweet Plantains, seasoned with our Angry Fries Spice Blend, and dressed with our Spicy Guava Habanero Vinaigrette; May request NOT SPICY. (Bread contains Soy & Milk)
- Beyond Philly S'wich - Plant Based$17.99
NEW! Plant-based Philly Steak* Sandwich served with swiss cheese, fajita veggies, spicy seasoning, sweet & spicy pickles, and guantanamo sauce (mayo-aioli w/jalapeno)- FOR VEGAN OPTION: select no cheese and sub cienfuegos sauce for GTMO. (Bread contains Soy & Milk)
- Frita - Spicy Cuban Burger & Fries$14.99Out of stock
Spicy Beef & Pork Burger topped with potato stix, Mambo (Guava-Habanero Aioli), Pickles, Lettuce, Tomato and served with side of fries.
Beverages
- American Soda$2.50
- Cuban Soda$3.00
- Kern's Juice$2.50Out of stock
- Mint-Mojito Limeade$3.75+
our very first all-natural, homemade beverage; this refreshing spritzer is the perfect palate cleanser and heat-chaser
- Guava-Cranberry Nectar$4.75+
more antioxidants than pomegranate juice & higher vitamin-C than orange juice; this all-natural & organic nectar will keep your immunity in fighting shape
- Orange Juice 8 oz$3.75
- Ramón Palmer$3.99+
CK's Arnold Palmer
- Iced Tea$3.75
- Sparkling Water$2.00
- Bottled Water$2.00
- Mimosa$10.00
Choose from 3 flavors: Orange, Guava, and Mint-Mojito.
- Cervezas / Beers$5.50
- Sangria$10.00
Spanish red wine, delicious red apples, ripe green pears, a splash of a family secret and topped with a slice of orange and eh-Sprite!
- Mojito w/ Sake$10.00
This modified Mojito operates within our Alcohol Beverage License as it's made with Sake (Rice Wine). Tastes like a real getaway!
- Iced Cortadito$4.95+
this homemade espresso beverage is sweet on the uptake and buzzing on the intake; like a highly caffeinated, Vietnamese coffee, this sweetie is like drinking liquid coffee ice cream - think a milkshake without the brain-freeze.
- Café Americano$3.99
- Hot Tea$3.99
- Hot Water & Lemon$2.99
Desserts
- Fela's Flan$5.99
- Mini Flan - 12x pc whole pie$24.00
- Pastelito de Guava$5.99
- CK's Timba Cheesecake$6.99
- Guava Coulis (1/2#)$7.99Out of stock
- Nutella Dip & Churro Chips$5.99Out of stock
Contains nuts, gluten & dairy. If taking out, we recommend heating the Nutella dip for no more than 10 seconds in the microwave.
Family Meal
Meat Sides
- Pulled Pork Side - Lechón 1/2 lb$11.99
- Garlic Chicken Side - Pollito Mojito 1/2lb$11.99
- Smoky Chicken Side - Pollo Pimentón 1/2lb$11.99
- Chicken Schnitzel Side - Milanesa 1/2lb$13.99
- Shredded Fried Chicken - Pollito Frito 6oz$14.99Out of stock
- Cuban Steak Side - Bistec 1/2lb$17.99
- Cuban Shredded Beef Stew - Ropa Vieja 1/2lb$14.99
- Crispy Beef Side - Vaca Frita 6oz$14.99
- Salmon Fillet - 6oz$16.99
- Shrimp Side 6oz$17.99
- Savory Cuban Minced Beef Side - Picadillo 6oz$12.99Out of stock
Sunday | 10:45 am - 8:45 pm |
Monday | 10:45 am - 8:45 pm |
Tuesday | 10:45 am - 8:45 pm |
Wednesday | 10:45 am - 8:45 pm |
Thursday | 10:45 am - 8:45 pm |
Friday | 10:45 am - 8:45 pm |
Saturday | 10:45 am - 8:45 pm |
Contemporary Cuban Restaurant and Bay Area favorite Caterer since 2015! Proud Female & Family Owned Latina Business
3799 S EL CAMINO REAL, SAN MATEO, CA 94403