
Soul de Cuba Cafe - New Haven, CT
283 Crown St
New Haven, CT 06511
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Featured Items
Empanadas
Crispy turnovers filled with seasoned beef, chicken and sautéed veggies (one each) Served with tomato aioli dipping sauce
$18.00Ropa Vieja
A favorite among visitors to Cuba! Shredded beef simmered with onion, bell peppers and garlic in a light tomato sauce. Served with white rice, black beans and sweet plantains.
$25.00Rabo Encendido
Our highly sought after, select, lean oxtails, seasoned to perfection in a spicy red wine and tomato reduction and slow cooked until unbelievably tender. Served with white rice, black beans and sweet plantain.
$29.00
FOOD
Appetizers
Crispy Pork Belly
Crispy fried pork belly tossed in garlic, citrus and habanero. Served with (2) tostones.
$15.00Papa Rellena
Light and fluffy mashed potato croquette stuffed with seasoned ground beef, breaded and lightly fried. Served with tomato aioli dipping sauce.
$8.00OUT OF STOCKTostones
Fried green plantains, mashed and fried then served with Soul de Cuba Cafe's very own Traditional Mojo Marinade for dipping.
$10.00Yuca Frita
Crispy Fried Cassava comes with tomato aioli dipping sauce.
$13.00Platano Maduro
Fried Sweet Plantains
$10.00Empanadas
Crispy turnovers filled with seasoned beef, chicken and sautéed veggies (one each) Served with tomato aioli dipping sauce
$18.00Soul Sampler
a variety of delicious appetizers on one plate: papa rellena, spinach croquettes and tostones! serves 1-2
$20.00OUT OF STOCKSpicy José Sliders
The traditional shredded beef simmered in spices, peppers, and tomato sauce with a spicy habenero chili kick served on sweet Hawaiian buns.
$12.00Spinach Croquettes
A must try! spinach, onion, parmesan and garlicy mojo fried until crispy and served with spicy mojo aioli for dipping.
$12.00OUT OF STOCKPapas Frita
Crispy lightly fried potato fries. A favorite in Cuban households. Enjoy with our three casa made dipping sauces, spicy mayo mojo, traditional mojo and tomato aioli.
$7.00OUT OF STOCKCamarón Frito (Fried Shrimp)
12 Pieces of Fried Shrimp served with our housemate Spicy Mojo Sauce
$16.00OUT OF STOCKMojo Chicken Wings
$12.00OUT OF STOCK
Soups & Salads
Frijoles Negros
Abuela’s famous recipe! Black bean soup made with tropical and mediterranean spices!
$5.00Soul Salad
Organic mesclun greens, tomatoes, red onion, bell peppers, candied walnuts, spanish olives with honey balsamic vinaigrette
$14.00Ensalada De Pollo
Mojo marinated pan seared chicken, mixed greens, bell peppers, onions, candied walnuts. Mojito vinaigrette dressing
$18.00Black Bean Chili
$12.00
Sandwiches
Cubano
Cubano, The Classic! Smoked ham, salami, roast pork, swiss cheese, mustard-mayo and pickles
$14.00OUT OF STOCKPollo Empanizado
Marinated breaded chicken breast with lettuce, tomato & mayo. Served on pressed Cuban bread.
$14.00La Rancheria
Fried Eggplant with Lettuce Tomato and Mayo served on pressed Cuban Bread
$14.00Pan Con Bistec (Cuban Cheese Steak)
Shredded steak pan seared, simmered in mojo, and served with caramelized onions and Swiss cheese on a sub.
$14.00Pan Con Lechon
The midnight snack! Marinated roast pork, caramelized onions, Swiss cheese and pickles on pressed on Cuban bread with mayo.
$14.00Spicy Hot Mojo Dipped Cuban Sandwich
$12.00
Chicken Entrees
Fricase De Pollo
A staff favorite. Marinated chicken thigh sautéed with onion, sofrito, Spanish olives and a combination of tropical and mediterranean spices. Served with white rice, black beans & sweet plantains.
$23.00Pollo De Ajo Y Naranja
A juicy Cuban mojo marinated, chicken breast, pan seared, topped with grilled onions and served with yellow rice, black beans and sweet plantain.
$24.00Pollo Empanizado con Mojo y Miel
$24.00
Beef / Pork Entrees
Lechon Asado
Traditional celebration dish! Mojo marinated pork roasted until tender then hand pulled and topped with caramelized onions. Served with moro rice and sweet plantains.
$24.00Ropa Vieja
A favorite among visitors to Cuba! Shredded beef simmered with onion, bell peppers and garlic in a light tomato sauce. Served with white rice, black beans and sweet plantains.
$25.00NY Strip Palomilla
A 10oz NY Strip steak, pan seared and topped with grilled onions and Cuban mojo. Prepared in classic Palomilla style using the highest quality USDA PRIME Beef. NOTE: This steak is pounded thin and cooked medium-well.
$28.00Rabo Encendido
Our highly sought after, select, lean oxtails, seasoned to perfection in a spicy red wine and tomato reduction and slow cooked until unbelievably tender. Served with white rice, black beans and sweet plantain.
$29.00
Mojo Tacos
Veggie Entrees
Desserts
Flan Soul De Cuba
Traditional Spanish style custard served a la carte under a rich caramel sauce.
$6.00OUT OF STOCKFlan Ambiente
Traditional Spanish style custard served with caramelized butter rum plantain bananas.
$8.00Empanadas De Guayaba
Crispy guava and cream cheese filled turnovers. This is the perfect accompaniment to a strong Cuban coffee.
$8.00Tres Leches
A delicious white cake soaked in three types of milk and topped with whipped cream.
$6.00
Merchandise
Side Orders
White Rice
$6.00Moro Rice
White rice cooked with black beans, sofrito and fried pork belly.
$8.00OUT OF STOCKCuban Bread
$5.00Empanada (1pc only)
$6.00Mojo String Beans
String beans pan seared with Cuban Mojo.
$8.00Garlic Mashed Potato
Garlic and Achiote Mashed Potatoes blended with butter and cream.
$7.00French Fries
$5.00Potato Chips (Sea Salted)
$2.00Side Sauce
$1.00Garlic Cuban Bread
$4.00
Home Cooking Products
Mojito Cocktail Mix 16oz
Re create the famous Soul Mojito at home, without the fuss of muddling. As Easy as 1, 2, 3, Add Ice , mojito mixer, rum of your choice and a splash of club soda. Enjoy : )
$10.00Whole Bean Cuban Coffee 12oz
Our rich coffee selection, dark roasted to perfection. Smooth, authentic Cuban roast coffee. Now you can have a cup at home.
$15.00Mojot Habanero Sauce 5oz
This special flavor enhancing sauce carries mild heat but really makes your meats burst with flavor. Packed with garlic, habanero pepper and vinegar, get your endorphins activated without the burn.
$7.00Mojo Marinade 12oz
Mojo : this is the key to making your meats and veggies explode with flavor. This immune boosting super food is packed with garlic, citrus, vinegar, onion and oregano
$10.00Honey Mojo Marinade 12oz
Mojo: this is the key to making your meats and veggies explode with flavor. This immune boosting super food is packed with garlic, citrus, vinegar, onion and oregano with the sweetness of clover honey.
$10.00Spicy Mojo Marinade 12oz
Mojo: this is the key to making your meats and veggies explode with flavor. This immune boosting super food is packed with garlic, citrus, vinegar, onion and oregano with that added boost of endorphins from habanero pepper!
$10.00Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette 12oz
Our Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette salad dressing is made with the same recipe made famous in our restaurants. Use on salads, as a marinade or as a dressing for sandwiches.
$10.00Mojito Vinaigrette 12oz
This refreshing salad dressing will add a blast of flavor to your salad greens. Mint, Vinegar, Garlic, Onion, Olive Oil.
$10.00Traditional Mango Salsa 16oz
An exquisite and refreshing salsa made with mango, tomatoes, cilantro and spices. Enjoy right out of the jar with your favorite chips or use as a garnish for meats, poultry and seafood.
$10.00OUT OF STOCKSpicy Mango Salsa 16oz.
An exquisite and refreshing salsa made with mango, tomatoes, cilantro, habanero and spices. Enjoy right out of the jar with your favorite chips or use as a garnish for meats, poultry and seafood.
$10.00OUT OF STOCK
DRINKS
Cocktails
Soul Mojito
Our famous Mojito! Lime, Mint, White Rum and Lemon-Lime soda. 14oz
$14.00Tastes like Christmas in Cuba
Travel to Cuba for Christmas if only for a moment. House made Chili pepper and Cinnamon Bourbon blended with Tropical Juices and Honey Syrup.
$15.00Mint Julep Mojito
Mojito with Bourbon Floater. Frozen is preferred!
$15.00Mojito Love Potion 4+5
Soul Mojito with a floater of Jesus' Soul Sangria. The perfect blend of two signature drinks!
$14.00Jesus' Soul Sangria
The Puerto Family Recipe, a refreshingly sweet blend of red wine and fruit.
$12.00Rum Punch
Our Signature Caribbean Rum Punch is made with Coconut, Guava and overproof rum blended with Guava, Pineapple and Mango Juices with a touch of Ginger and splash of Fresh Lime Juice. Try it!
$14.00Soul Margarita
Hand made from scratch with fresh lime, 100% Agave tequila, & Gran Marnier served on the rocks.
$14.00Daiquiri Cubano
This Cuban classic was made famous at El Floridita by Earnest Hemmingway. Fresh squeezed lime juice, Cane Syrup, Pyrat Rum and Luxardo Marischino shaken and strained.
$13.00Caipirinha
Traditional Brazillian Cocktail made with Fresh Lime Juice, Fermented Sugar Cane Juice and Simple Syrup.
$14.00Dark 'N Stormy
Cruzan Black Strap Rum, Ginger Beer & Lime. A classic!
$12.00Hotel National
A classic Named After the famous Hotel National: Fresh Lime Juice, Light and Dark Rum, Apricot Brandy, Cane Syrup and Tangerine.
$13.00Soul de Cuba
Our namesake! Kahlua Coffee Liquor, Amarula Cream, Cruzan Hurricane 135p Rum and milk.
$14.00Cuba Libre
Created during Spanish American War over a cheers to celebrate a Free Cuba! White Rum, Cola & Lime.
$10.00Negroni
The Classic Negroni Cocktail: Campari, Sweet Vermouth and Dry Gin with a hit of orange bitters.
$15.00Long Island Iced Tea
The classic. Vodka, Rum, Tequila, Gin & Triple Sec., a splash of cola and a lemon.
$14.00Soul Margarita
Hand made from scratch with fresh lime, 100% Agave tequila, & Gran Marnier served on the rocks.
$14.00Coconut Mojito
$14.00Negroni Mojito
$14.00Lemon Mojito
$14.00Mango Mojito
$14.00Mojito Viejo
$16.00Passion Fruit Mojito
$14.00
Liquor
Fifth State CT Maple
$10.00Whistle Pig Piggy Back 100 Proog
$10.00Uncle Nearest 1884
$12.00Uncle Nearest 1856
$15.00Uncle Nearest Rye
$13.00Castillo Silver
$7.00The Real Mc Coy 3yr
$9.00The Real Mc Coy 5yr
$10.00Ron Abuelo
$10.00Mad River Vanilla
$10.00Pyrat
$9.00Gosslings Black Seal
$8.00Cruzan Hurricane 135pf
$9.00Cruzan Guava
$8.00Cruzan Mango
$8.00Cruzan Passionfruit
$8.00Fifth State Seaside Rum
$9.00Matusalem Plantino
$9.00Matusalem Classico
$9.00Matusalem Gran Reserva 15
$15.00The Cooperatice
$8.00Captain Morgan Spice
$8.00Lunazul
$10.00Patron
$9.00TereMana Reposado
$15.00Teremana Silver
$11.00Gran Clasico
$5.00Teremana Blanco
$10.00Teremana Reposado
$11.00El Buho Mezcal Blanco
$10.00Patron Silver
$10.00Johnny Walker Black
$10.00Dewars Illegal 8yr.
$9.00Johnnie Walker Black
$12.00Tito's Handmade Vodka
$8.00Fifth State Premium Vodka
$8.00Fifth State Ginger Zap
$8.00Fifth State Passion Gin
$9.00Bombay Sapphire
$9.00Malify Lemon Gin
$9.00Bombay Saphire
$11.00Brokers London Dry Gin
$8.00Hennessy V.S.
$10.00DUSE
$10.00OUT OF STOCKAmaretto E Dolce
$6.00Amarula Cream
$7.00Campari
$8.00Señor Orange Curacao
$8.00Luxardo Maraschino
$9.00Dorda Chocolate
$8.00E Dolce Amaretto
$8.00Grand Marnier
$10.00Kahlua
$8.00Fifth State Chocolate XS Liqueur
$9.00Fifth State Wonderful Water Nutmeg Liqueur
$9.00Amarula
$12.00Christian Bros Brandy
$7.00Luxardo
$12.00Dolce Amaretto
$8.00Grand Manier
$15.00Campari
$7.00Kaluha
$11.00Diaronno
$11.00Chambroid
$11.00Cinnamon Chili Pepper Bourbon
$10.00Bulleit Bourbon 90 PRF
$9.00Leblon
$9.00Cachaça 51
$9.00
Beer
Wine
Carolina Reserve Pinot Noir GL
$8.00Nuraghe Crabioni Cannonau GL
$10.00Fonseca Bin #27 Reserve 3oz.
$6.00Ruta 22 Malbec
$10.00H3 Cabernet Sauvignon GL
$13.00Marques de Riscal
$15.00Carolina Reserve Pinot Noir BTL
$28.00Ruta 22 Malbec BTL
$36.00H3 Cabernet Sauvignon
$48.00Marques de Riscal Rioja Reserva BTL
Vanilla, cedar, stewed strawberries and spices with a toasty nuance and a woody finish.
$55.00Ca Donini Pinot Grigio GL
$9.00Nuraghe Crabioni Vermentino GL
$10.00Ca Donini Pinot Grigio BTL
$32.00La Poema Cava BTL
$28.00Nuraghe Crabioni Vermentino
$36.00
Juices
Mocktails
Varadero Punch
A refreshing, NO- ALCOHOL blend of fruit juices. Named after the famous Varadero Beach in Cuba.
$6.00Hawaiian Iced Tea
Pineapple Juice and Iced tea blended to perfection to make the perfect hydrating refresher!
$5.00Virgin Mojito
Lime, Mint, Soda and Sugar! The same refreshing mojito but without the rum!
$8.00P.O.G.
Passionfruit, Orange & Guava Juice. Try a taste of the islands.
$6.00
Coffee, Tea & Bottled Water
CATERING & EVENT ORDERS (48HR REQUIRED)
Meal Kits / Party Packs
Traditional Meal Kit for 5ppl
Traditional Celebration Meal Pack 1 Includes: Lechon Asado: Cuban Roast Pork Fricase de Pollo: Simmered Chicken Thigh White Rice & Black Beans Side Salad Sweet Plantains 5PC Tostones 5PC Flan 5PC Cuban Coffee Includes dipping Sauces
$192.00Seafood Delight Meal Pack 2
Cangrejo y Camarones Enchilado Pescado Frito en Salsa Cubana (lightly breaded white fish fillet topped with mojo butter sauce & onions) Jumbo Shrimp Simmered in Spicy Crab Meat Sauce White Rice & Black Beans Side Salad Sweet Plantains 5PC Tostones 5PC Flan 5PC Cuban Coffee Includes dipping Sauce
$222.00Party Pack 1 for 10ppl
$330.00Party Pack 2 for 10ppl
$300.00Vegetarian Party Pack 3
$342.00Coffee Beak Combo Party Pack 4
$96.00
Appetizers Catering
Crispy Pork Belly
Crispy fried pork belly tossed in garlic, citrus and habanero. served with 12pc / 18pc / 24pc tostones.
$101.00Spinach Croquette
Crab croquettes: lump crab meat seasoned with tomato, cayenne, onion and bell pepper. Comes with Tartar Sauce for dipping.
$80.00Papa Rellena
Light and fluffy mashed potato croquette stuffed with seasoned ground beef, breaded and lightly fried. Served with tomato aioli dipping sauce.
$96.00Acetunas Marinadas
Olive Medley, marinated in Mediterranean Seasonings! Perfect with that nice bottle of red or white.
$44.00Tostones
Fried green plantains, mashed and fried then served with Soul de Cuba Cafe's very own Traditional Mojo Marinade for dipping.
$46.00Yuca Frita
Crispy Fried Cassava comes with tomato aioli dipping sauce.
$46.00Platano Maduro
Fried Sweet Plantains!
$42.00Empanadas
Crispy turnovers filled with seasoned beef, chicken and sautéed veggies (one each) Served with tomato aioli dipping sauce
$72.00Lumpia Cubano
Our take on this Chinese dumpling stuffed with all the makings of the Cuban sandwich served with chili citrus mustard.
$90.00
Soups & Salads Catering
Frijoles Negros
Abuela’s famous recipe! Black bean soup made with tropical and mediterranean spices!
$33.00Soul Salad
Organic mesclun greens, tomatoes, red onion, bell peppers, candied walnuts, spanish olives with honey balsamic vinaigrette
$86.00Ensalada De Pollo
Mojo marinated pan seared chicken, mixed greens, bell peppers, onions, candied walnuts. Mojito vinaigrette dressing Walnuts and Dressing will be served on the side for catering trays.
$106.00
Chicken Entrees
Fricase De Pollo
A staff favorite. Marinated chicken thigh sautéed with onion, sofrito, Spanish olives and a combination of tropical and mediterranean spices. Served with white rice, black beans & sweet plantains.
$271.00Milanesa De Pollo
Tender, chicken breast mojo marinated, breaded and fried then topped with smoked ham, marinara sauce and grated parmesan cheese. Served with white rice, black beans, and sweet plantains.
$286.00Pollo De Ajo Y Naranja
A juicy Cuban mojo marinated, chicken breast, pan seared, topped with grilled onions and served with yellow rice, black beans and sweet plantain.
$271.00Pollo Frito En Mojo Y Miel
Tender chicken breast mojo marinated, breaded and fried then topped with honey garlic and citrus mojo and grilled onions served with Moro rice and sweet plantains.
$271.00
Beef / Pork Entrees
Lechon Asado
Traditional celebration dish! Mojo marinated pork roasted until tender then hand pulled and topped with caramelized onions. Includes White Rice and Black beans.
$271.00Rabo Encendido
Our highly sought after, select, lean oxtails, seasoned to perfection in a spicy red wine and tomato reduction and slow cooked until unbelievably tender. Includes White Rice and Black Beans. Served with white rice, black beans and sweet plantain.
$502.00Bistec Palomilla
NY Strip steak, pan seared and topped with grilled onions and Cuban mojo. Prepared in classic Palomilla style using the highest quality USDA PRIME Beef.
$490.00Ropa Vieja
A favorite among visitors to Cuba! Shredded beef simmered with onion, bell peppers and garlic in a light tomato sauce. Includes white rice and black beans
$226.00Picadillo
Tender ground beef seasoned with tomato, Spanish olives, onion, bell peppers and capers. Served with white rice, black beans and sweet plantain. A very traditional dish and true comfort food.
$215.00
Seafood Entrees
Salmon En Mojo Y Miel
Fresh caught Atlantic salmon filet seared then simmered in honey, and citrus mojo served with white rice and black beans.
$342.00Pargo A La Cubana
Tender red snapper filet lightly simmered with cilantro, onion, tomato, white wine and garlic. Served with white rice, black beans and sweet plantain.
$343.00Cangrejo Y Camarones Enchilado
Spicy lump crab meat and tender shrimp in a sweet and spicy tomato and garlic sauce over angel hair pasta.
$343.00Pescado Baracuesa
Fried red snapper, topped with a crab meat, coconut cream sauce splashed with aged rum. Served with white rice & black beans.
$400.00
Veggie Entrees
Eggplant Steak
Mojo marinated eggplant breaded and fried, topped with marinara sauce and parmesan. Served with white rice, black beans and sweet plantain.
$202.00Motofu
Tofu, marinated in mojo, fried and served with mixed veggies, rice and plantain. drizzled in balsamic reduction.
$202.00Plato Tipico
White rice, black beans and fried sweet plantain.
$118.00Spicy Mojo Tostone Sliders
Crispy fried green plantain banana (tostone) served on sweet bread sliders with our home made Spicy Mojo and glazed onions and served with a side of fried yucca.
$178.00
Desserts
Flan Soul De Cuba
Traditional Spanish style custard served a la carte under a rich caramel sauce.
$66.00Flan Ambiente
Traditional Spanish style custard served with caramelized butter rum plantain bananas.
$96.00Tres Leches Cake 15 pieces / or (30 1/2 pc.)
A delicious white cake soaked in three types of milk and topped with whipped cream.
$96.00Empanadas De Guayaba
Crispy guava and cream cheese filled turnovers. This is the perfect accompaniment to a strong Cuban coffee.
$48.00
Sunday | 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Monday | Closed |
Tuesday | Closed |
Wednesday | Closed |
Thursday | 4:00 pm - 9:45 pm |
Friday | 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
Saturday | 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
The Soul de Cuba Cafe concept is rooted in the promoting and preserving Afro - Cuban culture through sharing traditional Cuban and African food and art.