Havana Central

Havana Central > Menu

Prices and menu items are subject to change. Contact the restaurant for the most up to date information.

TAPAS - APPETIZERS

  • $16.95

    CUBAN CRAB CAKES - March Special

    Lump crab mixed with Cuban sazon, peppers, green onions & bread crumbs. Served with an avocado-cilantro aioli.
  • $23.95

    CUBAN APPETIZER SAMPLER

    Empanadas (2), Chicharrones de Pollo, Masitas, Maduros & Tostones. Served with chimichurri.
  • $3.50

    EMPANADAS

    Pick any three: $9.95 Each: $3.50 Our famous yuca pockets filled with your choice of: Beef Picadillo, 3-Cheese (Vegetarian), Chicken Sofrito, Ropa Vieja (+1), Shrimp Sofrito.
  • $12.00

    CARIBBEAN WINGS

    Jerk spiced chicken wings, served with blue cheese.
  • $14.95

    FRIED CALAMARI

    Tender calamari lightly breaded in seasoned flour and fried till crisp. Served with sweet tomato sauce.
  • $9.00

    MASITAS DE CERDO

    Deep fried marinated pieces of pork, with cebolitas, tostones & chimichurri.
  • $12.95

    CHICHARRONES DE POLLO

    A bucket of fried chicken thigh pieces (on-the-bone), tossed in our garlic mojo & lime, served with Havana Central's guava-bbq sauce and our special hot sauce.
  • $9.95

    CLASSIC CHIPS & GUAC

    Avocado mixed with diced tomato, onion and cilantro. Served with our homemade yellow-corn tortilla chips.
  • $7.00

    HAVANA STREET CORN

    Zesty corn-on-the-cob dusted with Latin cheeses & Cuban spice.

SOPA Y ENSALADAS - SOUP & SALADS

  • $9.00

    ASOPAO DE POLLO (Soupy Chicken & Rice)

    A classic hearty Cuban chicken soup with white rice & garden vegetables.
  • $6.95

    ENSALADA DE LA CASA (Havana House Salad)

    Mixed greens, tomatoes, red onion & Cuban croutons, tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette. (Vegetarian)
  • $7.95

    ENSALADA DE AGUACATE (Avocado Salad)

    Avocado over mixed greens, tomatoes, Spanish olives & red onion, tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette. (Vegetarian)
  • $14.00

    HAVANA 1949 SALAD - March Special

    Iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, olives and parmesan cheese tossed in a garlic-herb vinaigrette and topped with ham & swiss cheese. Add chicken +5, salmon +10 or shrimp +5.
  • $16.95

    ENSALADA DE POLLO ASADO (Grilled Chicken Salad)

    Grilled chicken breast over mixed greens, avocado, tomatoes, red onion, black beans & corn, tossed in our signature citrus coconut vinaigrette.
  • $22.50

    SALMÓN EN SALSA DE MANGO (Mango Salmon Salad)

    Grilled salmon with a sweet mango glaze & salsa over mixed greens, tomatoes, Spanish olives & red onion, tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette.

EMPAREDADOS - SANDWICHES

  • $18.95

    THE FRITA BURGER

    A thick handmade patty of ground beef & spicy chorizo, grilled & smothered with a 3-cheese blend. Topped with lettuce, pickles, tomato-mayo sauce & piled HIGH with fried potato sticks.
  • $13.95

    SÁNDWICH CUBANO CLÁSICO (Cuban Sandwich)

    Smoked ham, slow-roasted pork, Swiss cheese, pickles & mustard, pressed on Cuban bread.
  • $14.95

    SÁNDWICH DE POLLO EXTRAORDINARIO (Extraordinary Chicken Sandwich)

    Grilled chicken breast, Swiss cheese, roasted red peppers, lettuce, tomato & savory mayo.

CLASSIC CUBAN ENTREES

  • $28.00

    PESCADO FRITO - FRIED SNAPPER - March Special

    Red snapper filets, battered & fried, then smothered in our signature Criolla sauce with peppers & onions. Served with choice of (2): Rice, Black Beans or Side Salad.
  • $24.95

    ROPA VIEJA (Braised Beef)

    The classic Cuban dish! Braised shredded beef with peppers & onions. Served with choice of (2): Rice, Black Beans or Side Salad.
  • $17.95

    PERNIL ASADO (Slow Roasted Pork)

    Slow-roasted pork topped with pickled onions & lime. Served with choice of (2): Rice, Black Beans or Side Salad.
  • $27.95

    VACA FRITA (Crispy Shredded Steak)

    Marinated steak sautéed until crispy with lime, Cubanelle peppers, garlic & onions. Served with cilantro rice & a fried egg (al Caballo). Served with choice of (2): Rice, Black Beans or Side Salad.
  • $19.95

    POLLO AL AJILLO (Garlic Chicken)

    Chicken breasts sautéed with garlic, parsley, olive oil & white wine. Add garlic shrimp +$5. Served with choice of (2): Rice, Black Beans or Side Salad.
  • ARROZ CON POLLO* (Chicken & Rice)

    A classic Cuban dish of boneless, skinless chicken cooked in savory saffron rice with peas & pimentos. Served with choice of (1): Black Beans or Side Salad
  • $23.95

    GUAVA GLAZED RIBS

    A half-rack of our sweet & tangy guava glazed St. Louis style ribs, served with mango salsita on top. Served with choice of (2): Rice, Black Beans or Side Salad.
  • $23.95

    ARROZ CON CAMARONES* (Shrimp & Rice)

    Shrimp in savory saffron rice with peas & pimentos. Served with choice of (1): Black Beans or Side Salad
  • $29.95

    CHURRASCO A LA PARRILLA (Grilled Skirt Steak)

    Grilled center cut skirt-steak, served with crispy onions, mango salsita, & chimichurri sauce. Served with choice of (2): Rice, Black Beans or Side Salad.
  • $22.95

    SALMÓN CON MANGO (Mango Salmon)

    Grilled Atlantic salmon finished with mango glaze & salsita. Served with choice of (2): Rice, Black Beans or Side Salad.
  • $19.95

    CAMARONES AL AJILLO (Garlic Shrimp)

    Sautéed in garlic, parsley, olive oil and white wine. Served with choice of (2): Rice, Black Beans or Side Salad.
  • $15.95

    PIMENTOS RELLENOS* (Stuffed Peppers)

    Bell peppers stuffed with rice, chickpeas & vegetables, topped with melted Manchego cheese. (Vegetarian) Served with choice of (1): Black Beans or Side Salad

COMBINACIONES - CUBAN COMBO PLATES

  • $39.95

    MAR Y TIERRA

    Grilled skirt steak & shrimp in garlic sauce.
  • $29.95

    SALMON Y CAMARONES

    Grilled salmon & shrimp in garlic sauce, with tostones.
  • $27.95

    TOUR OF HAVANA

    Pernil (roast pork), Ropa Vieja (braised beef) & Chicharrones de Pollo.
  • $22.95

    RIBS & WINGS

    Four Rum & Coke Ribs with mango salsita & four Caribbean Chicken Wings.
  • $19.95

    GRANDE VEGETARIAN PLATTER

    Stuffed Pepper (1), Havana Street Corn, Garlic Broccoli, Maduros & Tostones with chimichurri.

PLATOS SIMPLES - SIDES

  • $6.00

    MORO (Rice & Beans with herbs & pork)

    (Vegetarian)
  • $6.00

    MADUROS (Sweet Plantains)

    (Vegetarian)
  • $6.00

    TOSTONES (Fried Green Plantains)

    (Vegetarian)
  • $6.00

    BATATA FRITAS (Sweet Potato Fries)

    (Vegetarian)
  • $6.00

    PAPA FRITAS (French Fries)

    (Vegetarian)
  • $6.00

    BRÓCOLI AL AJILLO (Garlic Broccoli)

    (Vegetarian)
  • $6.00

    KALE AL AJILLO (Garlic Kale)

    (Vegetarian)

DESSERT

  • $10.00

    CHURRO BOWL - March Special

    It's back! Vanilla ice cream, drizzled with chocolate sauce & dulce de leche, served in a handmade, freshly fried churro bowl. Topped with whipped cream.
  • $6.00

    FLAN (Cuban Vanilla Custard)

    The classic, rich, vanilla bean custard dessert with caramel topping.
  • $7.00

    CHURROS (Latin Donut Sticks)

    Traditional Latin donut sticks served with dulce de leche and chocolate dipping sauces.
  • $9.00

    TRES LECHES (3 Milk Cake)

    3 types of milk are infused to create the smoothest and creamiest of all Cuban cakes.

Cuban Family Bundles

  • $99.95

    ROPA VIEJA

    Choice of Entree (1), plus House Salad, Rice & Black Beans.
  • $79.95

    GARLIC CHICKEN

    Choice of Entree (1), plus House Salad, Rice & Black Beans.
  • $79.95

    ARROZ CON POLLO*

    Served with black beans only (no extra rice), + served with green rice.
  • $99.95

    MANGO SALMON

    Choice of Entree (1), plus House Salad, Rice & Black Beans.
  • $99.95

    GUAVA RIBS

    Choice of Entree (1), plus House Salad, Rice & Black Beans.
  • $99.95

    VACA FRITA*

    Served with black beans only (no extra rice), + served with green rice.
  • $79.95

    PERNIL

    Choice of Entree (1), plus House Salad, Rice & Black Beans.
  • $89.95

    GARLIC SHRIMP

    Choice of Entree (1), plus House Salad, Rice & Black Beans.
  • $79.95

    VEGETARIAN STUFFED PEPPERS

    Choice of Entree (1), plus House Salad, Rice & Black Beans.
  • $59.95

    Classic Cuban Sandwich Bundle

    Includes Empanadas, Cuban Sandwiches, plus House Salad, Rice & Black Beans.
  • Make it a BIRTHDAY FIESTA!

    Includes Balloons, Flan (with a candle!) and a Fedora for the Birthday Guest! Option to Include Birthday Card! +25

SOFT DRINKS & TROPICAL SHAKES

  • $5.00

    FRESH MUDDLED LEMONADE

    Freshly muddled lemonade made with organic agave & a touch of soda. Tropical flavors available.
  • $3.50

    LATIN SODAS

    Available flavors include Jupina Pineapple Soda, Materva Yerba Mate Soda & Iron Beer Soft Drink.
  • $6.50

    BATIDOS

    A tropical smoothie made with water or milk (+1) and your choice of tropical flavors (passion fruit, coconut, pineapple, mango, guava, strawberry or blackberry.

TROPICAL COCKTAILS

  • $16.00

    PALOMA - March Special

    Ruby red grapefruit, lime, agave & a pinch of salt, with a tajin rim. Made with your choice of Patron Tequila or Ilegal Mezcal.
  • $24.00

    RUM COCKTAIL FLIGHT

    Take a flight around the tropics with this rum based cocktail flight featuring Havana Club Rum! Why sip on one drink when you can enjoy four!
  • $12.00

    CLASSIC MOJITO

    The best mojito north of Havana! Fresh muddled mint, sugar, rum & soda. Tropical flavors available.
  • $12.00

    SIGNATURE RED SANGRIA

    A premium mixture of Cabernet Sauvignon, Ciroc VS Brandy, Grand Marnier and tropical fruits & juices. *We also offer White, Rosé & Champagne. Prices vary
  • $14.00

    AMAZING MARGARITA

    Cazadores Tequila, Triple Sec, homemade sour mix & organic agave. Tropical flavors available.
  • $12.00

    CAIPIRINHA

    Brazil's national cocktail, made with Leblon Cachaça, sugar & lime.
  • $12.00

    BIRDS OF PARADISE

    A refreshing cocktail made with Don Julio Tequila, Chambord & passion fruit, with a sugar rim.
  • $12.00

    BACARDI CUBA LIBRE

    Classic Cuban cocktail of Bacardi rum & coke.
  • $12.00

    PASSION LEMONADE PUNCH

    Fresh squeezed lemons & oranges, Captain Morgan Rum, passion nectar, agave & mint.
  • $12.00

    CARIBBEAN RUM PUNCH

    Traditional rum punch recipe passed down from generations.
  • $12.00

    CLASSIC DAIQUIRI

    Rum, lime & simple syrup. Tropical flavors available.
  • $14.00

    PINA COLADA

    The most tropical of drinks made with Captain Morgan Rum, pineapple, orange & coconut. Tropical flavors available.

PARTY SIZE COCKTAILS

  • $39.00

    EL GRAN BORRACHO

    A 51oz punch bowl filled with FIVE rums and a variety of fresh tropical fruits & juices. Our Cuban Rum Punch is perfect for sharing!
  • $42.00

    HAVANA BULLDOG MARGARITA

    A 51oz margarita, freshly crafted with Cazadores tequila and topped off with a Corona beer!

Wine & Beer

  • PINOT GRIGIO (Beato Bartolomeo)

  • SAUVIGNON BLANC (Santa Rita)

  • CHARDONNAY (Anne de Joy)

  • Beer Bottles

    Prices & variety vary by location
  • ROSE (Senorio)

  • SPARKLING WINE (J Roget)

  • CAVA (Dibon)

  • PINOT NOIR (Saurus)

  • CABERNET SAUVIGNON Alpataco)

  • MALBEC (Alpataco)

  • SHIRAZ (Cantaluna)

  • GRENACHE/TEMPRANILLO (Tinto Pinuaga)

Happy Hour

  • 1/2 Price Empanadas During Happy Hour at the Bar!

    Available at the bar only with purchase of a drink. 3 empanadas max per drink purchase. Choices include Beef Picadillo, Chicken Sofrito, 3-Cheese (Vegetarian), Shrimp Sofrito & Ropa Vieja, while supplies last.
  • Dine-In Specials, available restaurant wide

  • To-Go Specials (Only available in NJ)

Food

  • $3.50

    Muschroom Empanada (V/VG)

    Button & crimini, vegetable softrito & Cuban spices.
  • $12.00

    Corn Ribs (V)

    Fried corn "ribs," rubbed with garlic, drizzled in chipotle-lime sauce & topped with crumbled queso fresco.
  • $14.95

    Watermelon Salad (V)

    Fresh watermelon, Spanish olives, cucumber, mixed greens, mint & queso fresco. Topped with red wine vinaigrette.
  • $24.95

    Pollo Vaca Frita

    A twist on a Havana Central classic! Shredded chicken sautéed until crispy with peppers, onions, garlic & lime. Served with cilantro rice and a fried egg on top.
  • $12.00

    Bananas in Paradise (V)

    Our version of a banana chimichanga! A deep fried wrapped filled with bananas and Nestle Crunch crumbles, rolled in cinnamon sugar and topped with crème anglaise & caramel. Served with vanilla ice cream.

Drink

  • $16.00

    Watermelon Margarita

    Muddled fresh watermelon shaken with Cazadores Tequila, triple sec, agave, lime & pinch of salt.
  • $24.00

    Ultimate Piña Colada

    Bacardi Gold Rum, coconut, pineapple & orange, served in a whole pineapple!
  • $14.95

    Frozen Margarita

    A frozen version of our Amazing Margarita made with Cazadores Tequila.
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