283 Crown St. (corner of crown and high) New Haven, CT 06511

Tel: 203 498-CUBAFax: 203 503-0146

E-Mail: nhlinfo@souldecuba.comwww.souldecuba.com

operating hours

sunday – thursday11:30 am – 10:00 pm

friday & saturday

11:30 am - 11:00 pm

sunday brunch11:30 am - 3:00 pm weekly

soul de cuba cafe can be made available for special events and private parties

postres [desserts]

flan ambiente 7traditional styled custard served with caramelized plantain banana, strawberries and whipped cream

flan soul de cuba 5traditional styled custard served a la carte under a rich caramel sauce

empanada de guayaba y queso 6lightly fried pastry shell filled with your choice of guava or mango preserve and cream cheese

tres leches 6delicious white cake drenched in three types of milk!

Inquire about franchise opportunities at franchise.souldecuba.com

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Thank you for choosing to dine at Soul de Cuba Cafe. You should know that we prepare our meals using family recipes passed down through the generations. My father, William Jesus Puerto, my aunt, Martha Gomez Bacon, and my abuela, Louisa Gomez, have shared with me and my team the most sacred of our family’s heritage: their cooking techniques and childhood stories surrounding the prepara-tions of meals.

Here at Soul de Cuba Cafe, we also work eagerly to train our cooks in those same traditions, mindful of the impor-tance of preservation of culture, tradition, and authentic-ity. We also encourage members of our kitchen teams to express their own creativity by creating more contem-porary selections while keeping in mind the spirit of our Cuban heritage. Dine or cater with us and indulge in tra-ditional favorites like Sopa de Frijoles Negros, Lechon Asado, Ropa Vieja, Fricase de Pollo, Rabo Encendido or Bistec Palomilla or try one of our contemporary dishes like our Soul de Cuba Cafe signature Black Bean Chili or our famous Pollo Moderno.

So sit back, relax, and enjoy the sights, sounds, aromas and flavors at Soul de Cuba Cafe!

Jesus Puerto, Founder

aperitivos [appetizers]croquetas de jaiba 9two crab cakes seasoned with tomato sauce, cayenne, onions and green bell peppers

empanadas* 15three light and crispy turnovers filled with seasoned beef, chicken and sautéed veggie served with homemade mango and habanero salsa

tostones* 8fried green plantains served with our home made mojo

papa rellena* 6light and fluffy mashed potato croquette stuffed with seasoned ground beef breaded and lightly fried and served with homemade mango and habanero salsa

ceviche 13tender shrimp and bay scallops cured in citrus juice with chopped mango, red onion, tomato, and cilantro

calamares fritos 11tender fresh squid marinated in citrus and garlic then breaded and lightly fried served with mojo aioli and honey mojo dipping sauce

soul sampler 16try a variety of delicious appetizers all on one plate: tostones, papa rellena and croqueta de jaiba feeds 1-2 people

tapa sampler 19some of our favorite tapas: jamón serrano, chorizo, salami, manchego cheese, manzanilla olives, mojot marinated roasted peppers and garlic, garbanzo frito, roasted red pepper hummus with crostini feeds 3-4 people

yuca frita 8yuca fries served with our home made mojo and tomato aioli sauces

sopa de frijoles negros* bowl 7 cup 4 abuela’s famous recipe of black bean soup made with exotic spices! available in a bowl or cup size

black bean chili bowl 8 cup 5you won’t be disappointed! our famous black bean soup infused with chili powder, spices and ground beef available in a bowl or cup size

vegetales [veggies]

motofu 15extra firm tofu marinated in garlic, citrus and habanero then fried and served atop of medley of mixed vegetables and white rice drizzled in balsamic reduction. vegan friendly!

ensalada de louisa* 8named after abuela [grandmother]. chopped iceberg lettuce, tomato, green and red bell peppers, red onions, and avocado served with our house honey balsamic vinaigrette dressing

5 dollars extra to add pork, chicken or shrimp

soul salad 8organic mescaline greens, tomatoes, red onions, red and green bell peppers candied walnuts and spanish olives served with our house honey vinaigrette dressing

5 dollars extra to add pork, chicken or shrimp

ensalada de pollo 14strips of juicy mojo marinated chicken served on top of mixed greens with honey glazed walnuts in our house orange vinaigrette dressing

eggplant milanesa 16mouth watering mojo marinated eggplant thinly sliced, breaded and fried. served under shredded parmesan cheese and tomato sauce over arroz blanco with frijoles negros and platanos maduros

ensalada del mar 18flaky red snapper fllet, plump shrimp and juicy scallops tossed with crispy calamares and white anchovies resting on a bed of romaine lettuce tossed in our house made spicy mojo ceasar dressing

bocadillos [sandwiches](lettuce, tomato added upon request / organic mixed greens or

potato chips) available until 5 pm

cubano 9 baked ham, marinated roast pork, salami, swiss cheese and pickles served on pressed cuban bread with mayo and mustard

media noche 9marinated roast pork served hot under pan fried onions, swiss cheese and pickles on pressed sweet bread with mayo

pan con bistec 9thinly sliced mojo marinated steak with grilled onions served on pressed cuban bread with mayo

pollo empanizado 9mojo marinated and lightly breaded and fried chicken breast served on pressed cuban bread with mayo, lettuce, and tomato

pan con pescado 9fresh tilapia, breaded and fried, served under sweet red onions and dill pickles on pressed cuban bread with tartar sauce, lettuce, and tomato

soul cubano 14serrano ham, manchego cheese tender roast pork and salami dressed in cilantro and roasted garlic aioli on pressed cuban bread served with organic mixed greens

platillos principales [entrée]p o l l o [ c h i c k e n ]

fricase de pollo* 16a favorite of the soul de cuba staff. mojo marinated chicken sautéed with onions and spanish olives along with a combination of tropical and mediterranean spices. served over arroz blanco with frijoles negros and platanos maduros food for the soul!

pollo moderno 21marinated chicken breast breaded and lightly fried served under our mango, guava, pineapple and black bean salsa served with arroz blanco, frijoles negros and platanos maduros

pollo frito en mojo y miel 16fried chicken breast tossed in honey mojo and topped with garlic and citrus caramelized onions served with arroz moro and platanos maduros

milanesa de pollo 18mojo marinated chicken breast lightly breaded then fried served under smoked ham, grated parmesan and tomato sauce over arroz blanco with frijoles negros and platanos maduros

pollo de ajo y naranja* 17comida tipica [home cooking] juicy mojo marinated chicken breast served with arroz amarillo, frijoles negros and planatos maduros

c a r n e s [ b e e f a n d p o r k ]

bistec palomilla* 22mojo marinated pan seared sirloin steak covered with caramelized onions served with arroz blanco, frijoles negros and platanos maduros

picadillo* 13 seasoned minced ground beef cooked in a tomato sauce with spanish olives, onions, peppers, and capers over arroz blanco, frijoles negroes and platanos maduros

platano relleno 16sweet plantains baked with seasoned beef and a medly of cheeses served with arroz blanco, organic mescaline green salad

lechon asado* 17lean mojo marinated roast pork hand pulled and sautéed with caramelized onions served with arroz moro and platanos maduros

ropa vieja* 17a favorite amongst visitors to cuba! shredded beef cooked with onions in a light tomato sauce served with arroz blanco, frijoles negros and platanos maduros

rabo encendido* 18select lean oxtails seasoned and cooked in red wine sauce served with arroz blanco, frijoles negros and platanos maduros

m a r i s c o s [ s e a f o o d ]

salmon en mojo y miel 17salmon filet rubbed with garlic and spices then soaked in citrus juices and honey served with garlic mashed potatoes and mojo sautéed green beans

cangrejo y camarones enchilado 22spicy! white lump crab meat with sautéed shrimp in a sweet and spicy tomato and garlic sauce served with pasta and cuban bread

pargo a la cubana* 22tender pan fried red snapper filet with cilantro, tomato, white wine and garlic served over arroz blanco with sautéed onions, frijoles negros and platanos maduros

ContinUed*traditional Cuban fare indicated by asterisk thoroughly cooking meats, poultry and fish will reduce the risk of food borne illness