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Browse our Cuban menus – perfect for lunch, dinner and pre-theatre meals. Our Cuban restaurants in London serve the cuisine of Old Cuba at venues in Smithfield and Waterloo
Come and try real Latin American cooking, including Tapas, Barbacoa, Street Food and sandwiches. The most authentic Cuban night out in our London Havana restaurants!
Cubana’s cooking is a sultry mix of Spanish, African, Caribbean and French influences – fresh, healthy cooking, prepared with quality ingredients and with plenty of vegan options
We use free-range chicken, pork and eggs, Marine Stewardship Council certified fish, as well as organic chorizo from Spain to prepare our delicious Cuban and Latin-American food
Cubana’s menus include traditional, slow-cooked Cuban kitchen dishes alongside tapas, Latin American specialities and barbecued food prepared on our robata grill – our UK grass-fed sirloin steaks are second to none
Plenty of vegan and vegetarian choices too. We bake our breads and pastries at our artisan bakery at Smithfield where we have a great range of home-made pastries and sandwiches– and come and try our legendary Street Food!
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£ 5.50
Croquetas de Boniato y Chorizo
Organic Spanish chorizo and sweet potato croquettes served with home-made tomato salsa
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£ 3.50
Frijoles Negros
Cuban-style black beans
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£ 7.00
Pollo Frito con Sesamo
Free-range chicken breast marinated , fried in a light sesame panko tempura batter, served with home-made tomato salsa
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£ 8
Ceviche de Camarones
Refreshing and tangy – a classic shrimp ceviche, marinated in fresh orange and lime juices, with red onions, tomato and cilantro
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£ 5
Falafel Cubana
Prepared with garbanzo beans (chickpeas), sweet potato, plantain and cilantro, served with home-made tomato salsa
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£ 12.50
Mixed Tapas Sharing Plate
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£ 8.50
Mixed Vegetarian Tapas Sharing Plate
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£ 12
Organic Chorizo Sharing Plate
A big dish of organic chorizo from the farm of the Martin brothers in the Sierra Gredos mountains, prepared with onions, peppers and fresh herbs
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£ 20
A large dish of Ham, Chorizo and Spanish Cheeses
Home-cured free-range ham and meats, Spanish free-range Castro Iberico chorizo selected Spanish cheeses, a small salad and artisan-baked sourdough breads
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£ 8
Tricolour Hummus Sharing Plate
A large dish of avocado, black bean and red pepper hummus, served with crudites and fresh-baked sourdough bread
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£ 10
Cuban Chilli-Lime Char-Grilled Chicken Wings
A plate of spicy free-range chicken wings, char-grilled on our robata grill served with fresh Spring leaves and a selection of salsas
Our salads come very lightly dressed – please ask for our home-made creamy citrus garlic dressing or extra virgin olive oil and wine vinegar
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£ 7
AVOCADO SALAD
Avocados with mixed green leaves and heritage tomatoes
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£ 6
FRESH PAPAYA + QUINOA
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£ 9
THE CUBANA CHEF’S SALAD
With shredded, free-range, char-grilled chicken and home-cured free-range ham, avocado, Spanish cheese, tomato, grated sweet potato and free-range egg
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£ 10
CHAR-GRILLED FREE-RANGE CHICKEN + CITRUS SALAD
Fresh baby leaf salad with tomatoes, fresh orange, raisins, pistachios, free-range char-grilled chicken, grated sweet potato and vinaigrette
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£ 10
CRISPY CHILLI PRAWN SALAD
Mixed baby leaves with ginger, chilli, BAP-certified prawns, fresh mango, a little fresh lime juice, avocado, grated sweet potato, olive oil, Spanish orange blossom honey, flat-leafed parsley and cilantro
We serve MSC certified sustainable wild fish and BAP (Best Aquaculture Practice) farmed seafood
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£ 14
Fresh Cod Veracruz
Wild MSC certified cod seared, and plan-baked with fresh cilantro, tomato, peppers, flat-leafed parsley, oregano, olives and a little chilli plus orange zest – served with chilli rice and plantain
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£ 14
Camarones Criollos
Creole-style prawns, prepared with BAP certified prawns, sauteed in a light tomato sofrito, with cilantro, peppers, pimenton and a little chilli – a traditional dish from Cuba’s deep south-east- served with chilli rice and plantain
The native Cuban Indians loved to cook their food on open fires which they called barbacoa – from which we get barbecue. We charcoal grill our Cuban Barbacoa dishes on a robata grill.
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£ 18
Parrilla Mixta Con Ensalada
Char-grilled strips of marinated prime-aged British sirlion steak, free-range chicken breast and organic chorizo on a bed of seasonal leaves and fresh tomato – served with home-made salsa verde
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£ 20
Prime British Dry-Aged Grass-Fed 250GM (9OZ) Sirlion Steak
A large, juicy, UK farm-sourced dry-aged sirlion steak, flame-grilled and served with traditional yucca chips (Cubana cassava) a small, home-made salsa verde and garlic chilli butter
We also serve a selection of these dishes from our Street Food stand from 11:30 am – 2:30 pm weekdays in eat-in-or-take-out boxes
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£ 12
Slow-Roasted Cuban-Style Pork
Outdoor-reared Blythburg herd or Paddock Farm Tamworth Herd pork, marinated, slow roasted and shredded Cuban-style, served with Cuban black beans, chilli-rice and plantain
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£ 12
Ropa Vieja
Cuban-style shredded beef – a Cubana signature dish – served with black beans, plantain and chilli rice
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£ 14
Pollo Criollo
A Cuban classic and a Cubana signature dish – free-range chicken, seared and casseroled in fresh orange, onions, garlic and sherry, served with plantain and black bean rice
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£ 12
Picadillo
A traditional casseroled dish of ground beef, tomatoes, cilantro and spices, with raisins and olives – served with plantain and chilli rice
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£ 8
Feijoada de Vegetales
A delicious and nutritious black and white bean feijoada with peppers, sweet potatoes and vegetables, served with chilli rice and plantain
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£ 9
Quimbombo
A classic Cuban slow-cooked dish made with okra, sweet potato, mixed peppers and other vegetables, served with chilli rice and plantain – lightly spicy
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£ 8
Caldo Gallego (served in the Winter)
A traditional Galician casserole soup of organic Spanish chorizo, white beans, potatoes and vegetables, much loved by Cubans in Winter – served with sourdough bread
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£ 6
Fabada Vegetal
A slow-cooked casserole of white beans, potatoes and vegetables – served with sourdough bread
Freshly-Made Snacks
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£ 3.50
Mariquitas
Fresh Plantain Crisps + Fresh Tomato Salsa
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£ 3.50
Fresh Sweet Potato Crisps
With Fresh Tomato Salsa
Sides
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£ 3.50
Platanos Fritos
Plantain, fried Cuban style
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£ 3.50
Moros y Cristianos
Rice with black beans – a classic Cuban dish
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£ 3
Plantain-Chilli Rice
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£ 3.50
Frijoles Negros
Cuban-style black beans
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£ 3.50
Yucca Chips
Chips made with Cuban-style cassava
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£ 3.50
Cuban Slaw
Red cabbage, red onion, cilantro, sweet potato, lime juice, cumin, avocado, agave syrup and mayonnaise
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£ 3.50
Cuban Black Bean and Rice Salad
Black beans, white rice, red onion, cilantro, mixed peppers, fresh tomato, cumin and fresh avocado
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£ 3.50
Fresh Papaya Quinoa Salad
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£ 3.50
Fresh Avocado
Seasonal
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£ 4
Small Mixed Leaf and Tomato Salad
Served from 12pm to 3.30pm Monday to Thursday Main course £7.00 Two courses £10.00 Three courses £12.00 All prices include VAT – but exclude 12.5% discretionary service charge. The dishes on this offer are made slightly smaller than those on the main menu.
STARTERS
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Ensalada Fresca
Fresh seasonal salad leaves with tomatoes, avocado, peppers and a little raw sweet potato
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Frijoles Negros
Traditional Cuban black beans
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Falafel Cubana
Prepared with garbanzo beans (chickpeas), plantain, sweet potato, chilli and spices, with fresh tomato salsa
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Croquetas de Boniato y Chorizo
Sweet potato and organic chorizo croquette, with fresh tomato salsa
MAINS
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Quimbombo
A traditional Cuban okra casserole served with chilli rice and plantain
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Feijoada de Vegetales
A delicious and nutritious black and white bean feijoada with peppers, sweet potatoes and vegetables – served with chilli rice and plantain
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Pollo Criollo
Free-range chicken, casseroled in fresh orange juice, sherry, onions & garlic, served with fried plantain and black bean rice
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Hot Cuban Sandwich
Free-range ham, Swiss cheese, slow roasted free-range pork, a little mustard (with or without pickle) pressed and toasted on freshly baked Cuban bread, served with salad and sweet potato & plantain crisps
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Picadillo
A traditional casseroled dish of ground beef, tomatoes, cilantro and spices, with raisins and olives – served with plantain and chilli rice
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Tortilla Cubana
A Cuban-style Spanish omelette prepared with sweet potatoes, potatoes and vegetables
Desserts Cantina
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Chocolate Comandante
Cubana’s famous rich Belgian chocolate mousse with a hint of orange zest and a fold of fresh mango coulis – served with a scoop of home-made Chocolate-Salted Caramel gelato
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Cuban Coffee Profiteroles with Belgian Chocolate Topping
Home-made profiteroles packed with Cuban Espresso creme patisserie, served with Belgian Chocolate sauce
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Home-made Gelato
Delicious, low-in-fat gelatos made in-house with 100% home-made, fresh tropical fruits and variety of flavours
Two courses £12.00 Three courses £14.00 All prices include VAT – but exclude 12.5% discretionary service charge. The dishes on this offer are made slightly smaller than those on the main menu.
Served from 12pm to 3.30pm Monday to Thursday
Starters
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Ensalada Fresca
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Frijoles Negros
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Falafel Cubana
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Tortilla Cubana
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Croquetas de boniato y chorizo
Mains
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Pollo Criollo
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Camarones Criollos
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Picadillo
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Ropa Vieja
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Chef’s Salad
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Feijoada de Vegetales
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Fabada Vegetal
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Quimbombo
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Caldo Gallego
Desserts
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CHOCOLATE COMANDANTE
Cubana’s famous rich Belgian chocolate mousse with a hint of orange zest and a fold of fresh mango coulis – served with a scoop of home-made Chocolate-Salted Caramel gelato
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CUBAN COFFEE PROFITEROLES WITH BELGIAN CHOCOLATE TOPPING
Home-made profiteroles packed with Cuban Espresso creme patisserie, served with Belgian Chocolate sauce
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HOME-MADE GELATO
Delicious, low-in-fat gelatos made in-house with 100% home-made, fresh tropical fruits and variety of flavours
Choose from a selection of delicious, home-made buffets for your party or event – from £16 per head We have plenty of vegan and vegetarian options – when choosing your dishes, please advise us if you prefer more or less vegetarian or vegan options Please note that we generally require 48 hours notice for buffet orders – check our Buffet Menus here and please email [email protected] for full details and to book your party!
CUBANA CONGA BUFFET – £16 per person
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Tortilla Cubana
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Falafel Cubana
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Croquetas de boniato y chorizo con salsa
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Free-range chicken breast, marinated and fried in a light tempura-sesame batter
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Fresh Plantain and sweet potato crisps
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Cuban Style Black Beans
Cubana Carnival Buffet – £20 per person
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Tortilla Cubana
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Char-grilled prawn and mango skewers
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Free-range chicken breast, marinated and fried in a light tempura-sesame batter
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Falafel Cubana
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Char-grilled skewers of free range chicken and organic chorizo
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Cuban black beans and rice
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A selection of home made desserts and gelatos
Cubana Creole Buffet – £23 per person
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Falafel Cubana
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Free-range chicken breast, marinated and fried in a light tempura-sesame batter
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Croquettas de Chorizo y Boniato
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MAINS
Pollo Criollo – Cuba-style free-range chicken casserole
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Slow-roasted free-range pork, Cuban-style
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Feijoada de Vegetales – two bean casserole
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Cuban Black Beans and Rice
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Mixed Seasonal Salads
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A selection of home-made desserts and gelatos
Cubana Santiago de Cuba Buffet – £30 per person
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Mixed-leaf salad with avocados and tomatoes
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Fresh Papaya Quinoa Salad
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Home-baked artisan breads
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Large dish of home-cured free-range ham, organic sliced chorizo and Spanish cheeses
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Croquettas de Boniato y Chorizo
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Free-range chicken, marinated and fried in a light tempura-sesame batter
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Char-grilled prawn and mango skewer
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Falafel Cubana
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Char-grilled free-range chicken and organic chorizo skewer
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Camarones Criollos
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Ropa Vieja – Cuban shredded beed
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Slow-roasted Cuban-style free-range pork
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Picadillo – Cuba-style beef hash with olives
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Feijoada de Vegetales – two-bean casserole
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A selection of home-made desserts, pastries and fresh tropical fruit plates
Desserts
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£ 5
Chocolate commandante
Cubana’s famous rich Belgian chocolate mousse with a hint of orange zest and a fold of fresh mango coulis – served with a scoop of home-made Chocolate-Salted Caramel gelato
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£ 5
Fresh Passion Fruit Mousse
Home made with fresh passion fruits
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£ 4 – 4.50
Home-made Gelato Pots
Delicious, low-in-fat gelatos made in-house with 100% home-made, fresh tropical fruits and flavours – choose from: Chocolate Salted Caramel Vanilla Bean White Chocolate Fresh Strawberry Sorbet (VG) Fresh Mango Passion Fruit sorbet (VG) Cuban Espresso Pistachio Coconut (VG)
Cuban Mountain Coffees from our roastery – and Specialty Teas
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£ 2
Espresso/Americano
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£ 2.30
Cappuccino/Latte/Flat White
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£ 2.10
Macchiato/Cortado
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£ £2
Fresh Mint Tea/Fresh Mint+Ginger Tea
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£ 7
Choice of Free-Range Chicken Bites in a light tempura batter or Falafel Cubana – prepared with garbanzo beans (chickpeas), sweet potato and plantain – plus a dessert…choose from our home-made delicious desserts including home-made chocolate mousse and gelatos! And a fresh tropical smoothie of orange juice
Choose from Chocolate, Fresh Strawberry+Coconut, Carrot+Walnut and Fresh Tropical Fruit Cream sponge – or if you prefer, let us know what you would like and we will bake to your order Sizes Up to 10 people: £25 Up to 20 people: £45 Up to 40 people: £80Try one of our yummy birthday cakes from our bakery! When you book a party or event at Cubana, you can order a delicious home-baked cake