Our Menu
(GF) - Gluten-Free | (VG) - Vegetarian | (V) - Vegan • *Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Mention all allergies to your server or bartender, por favor.
Shared Plates
Chicharitas / Plantain Chips (VG, V)
$12.00
Crispy, thinly sliced green plantain chips, lightly salted. Served with our homemade spicy black bean dip and Caribbean salsa.
Camarones Al Ajillo / Garlic Shrimp
$21.00
Sautéed shrimp in our homemade garlic sauce. Accompanied by toasted Cuban bread sliced points.
Chicharrones / Pork Belly
$17.00
Crispy fried pork belly chunks served with lime wedges.
Ceviche Al Cubano
$21.00
Fresh red snapper cured in lime juice, red onions, cubanelle pepper, and herbs topped with chopped Spanish olives and chives. Served with chicharita chips and toasted Cuban bread toast points.
Empanadas (VG)
$18.00
Golden, flaky turnovers (3), hand-crimped and crisply cooked. Choose your filling: picadillo or spinach and queso blanco.
Croquetas
$9.00
Cuban croquettes (3): Béchamel sauce and ground smoked ham filling in a breadcrumb crust and fried golden. Served with our salsa rosada dipping sauce and lime wedges.
Patria Y Vida Sampler
$26.00
Sample our Lechón (roasted pork), Ropa Vieja (shredded beef), and Picadillo (beef hash). Served with fresh Caribbean salsa, ensalada de col (house slaw), and chicharita chips.
Ensaladas
Cienfuegos Salad (GF, VG)
$22.00
Mixed greens, cucumber, tomato, avocado, red onion, roasted corn, black beans, and crumbled queso blanco with our homemade citrus dressing | Add Chicken, Steak, or Shrimp +$5.00
Ensalada De Aguacate Avocado Salad (GF, VG, V)
$14.00
$19.00
Avocado paired with sliced tomatoes and thinly sliced red onion. Enjoy this classic with Spanish extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar | Available as a side salad.
Sandwiches
Cubano
$18.00
Our world-famous Cuban sandwich. Roasted pork, smoked ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, mustard, and mojo sauce on authentic Cuban bread from La Segunda Bakery in Tampa, FL | Available on Gluten-Free bread.
Vegano Cubano (VG, V)
$21.00
Plant-based Cubano. Mojo marinated jackfruit, vegan smoked ham, vegan Swiss cheese, pickles, mustard | Available on Gluten-Free bread.
Mains
The Mains come with your choice of white or yellow rice. Red or black beans (you may omit beans for an additional side). Choice of sides (1) Yuca, Maduros, or Tostones.
Congris (savory rice and black beans cooked together) - No beans choose (2) above sides.
Camarón Criollo / Creole Shrimp
$29.00
Shrimp cooked in our house-made criollo sauce made of onions, garlic, bell peppers, white wine, tomatoes, and shrimp stock. Choice of arroz blanco or camarillo. Served with tostones.
Ropa Vieja / Shredded Stewed Beef (GF)
$28.00
The national dish of Cuba. Tender shredded beef, onions, garlic, peppers, and olives stewed for hours in a savory tomato sauce.
Churrasco / Grilled Steak (GF)
$42.00
Marinated skirt steak with a citrus-garlic glaze, char-grilled to perfection, served with chimichurri sauce.
Vegadillo / Vegan Hash (GF, VG, V)
$22.00
Vegan twist on the classic Picadillo (beef hash). Made with high-quality, plant-based textured vegetable protein.
Baracoa
$38.00
Boneless fillet of Red Snapper grilled and served with a rich coconut broth. Accented with tender onions and Cubanelle peppers, finished with a touch of aromatic cilantro. Choice of arroz blanco or amarillo. Served with tostones.
Lechón Asado / Roast Pork (GF)
$24.00
Pork shoulder marinated in our exclusive mojo, then slow-roasted. Served shredded.
Pollo Asado / Roast Chicken (GF)
$22.00
Chicken leg quarters roasted and marinated in our signature mojo.
Pollo a La Plancha / Grilled Chicken (GF)
$22.00
Grilled mojo marinated chicken breast. Served thin with sautéed onions.
Sides
Frijoles Negro (GF, VG, V)
$6.00
Our house-made black bean soup made with onions, garlic, green bell peppers, and sofrito stew together with black beans.
Tía Elsa’s Frijoles Rojo (GF)
$7.50
Aunt Elsa’s family recipe. Red beans are slowly cooked with ham, pork belly, chorizo, peppers, onions, garlic, tomato, malanga, boniato, and pumpkin.
Maduros (VG, V)
$8.00
Ripe plantains with a chewy outer crust and soft creamy interior that melts in your mouth.
Tostones (VG, V)
$8.00
Green plantain fritters served with mojo and salsa rosada.
Yuca Con Mojo (GF, VG, V)
$9.00
Yuca (cassava root) is boiled and then tossed with sautéed onions and our mojo sauce.
Papas Fritas / French Fries (VG)
$7.00
Seasoned fries served with salsa rosada.
Ensalada Mixta / Side Salad (GF, VG, V)
$8.00
Side salad with fresh mixed greens, red onion, tomatoes, and cucumber. Served with our homemade citrus dressing.
Arroz Blanco (GF, VG, V)
$4.50
White rice.
Arroz Amarillo (GF, VG, V)
$4.50
Achiote seasoned yellow rice.
Arroz Congris (GF)
$5.00
Rice and black beans are cooked together creating a distinctive dark color and a deep, savory taste.
Desserts
Nancy's Flan (GF, VG)
$9.00
Abuela Nancy's family recipe. Light, silky egg custard baked perfectly in caramel sauce.
Tres Leche (VG)
$9.50
A rich and soupy sponge cake soaked in three kinds of milk (evaporated, condensed, and whole), toasted whipped meringue. Topped with a maraschino cherry.
Rum Mango & Apple Crumble (VG, V)
$9.50
Stewed apples & mango with rum, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, oat biscuit cookie, and brown sugar crumble. Served with Island's vanilla or offbeat vegan vanilla ice cream.
Key Lime Pie
$9.00
Refreshingly light pie made with zesty key lime juice. Baked in a graham cracker butter crust and topped with whipped cream. Finished with a swirl of guava coulis.
Havanafoggato (VG, V)
$8.50
Island's vanilla or offbeat vegan vanilla ice cream, cafecito cubano, topped with nutmeg-toasted coconut flakes.
Café
Café Cubano, sweet, bold espresso, embodies our heritage, history, hospitality, and community. And it fuels our entire staff. So ¡Dale, ponte las pilas!
Cafécito Cubano
$3.50
A double shot of dark espresso roasted with a touch of sugar.
Cortadito
$3.50
A cafecito with a splash of steamed milk.
Café Con Leche
$4.50
Steamed milk and a cafecito cubano.
Drip Coffee / Decaf
$2.50
Assorted Tazo Tea
$2.00
After Dinner Drinks
Cubano in Vermont
$14.00
Espresso coffee, Havana Club Añejo, Clasico rum, and Vermont Ice Maple bourbon liqueur.
Eden Ice Cider (Vermont)
$12.00
Single variety ice cider, honeycrisp-based, sweetly acidic, richly flavored.
Remy Martin 1738
$18.00
Mellow cognac, oak, and butterscotch flavors, double distilled, long-toasted in oak.
Hennessy V.S
$14.00
Bold, fragrant cognac, with oak maturity, offers vibrant toasted, and fruity notes.
Family style meals to take home.
Sharables
Chicharitas
$11.00
Crispy, thinly sliced green plantain chips, lightly salted.
Picadillo Empanada
$6.00
Spinach & Cheese Empanada
$6.00
Camarones Al Ajillo
$20.00
Sauteed shrimp in our homemade garlic sauce. Accompanied with toasted Cuban bread sliced into points.
Salads
Cienfuegos Salad
$21.00
Mixed greens, cucumber, tomato, black beans, crumbled queso blanco, avocado, red onion, and roasted corn with signature citrus dressing and our plantain crumbles.
Avocado Salad / Ensalada de Aguacate
$18.00
Avocado paired with sliced heirloom tomatoes and thinly sliced red onion. Enjoy this classic with Spanish extra virgin olive oil & red wine vinegar.
Ensalada Mixta
$13.00
Serves 2 | Fresh mixed greens with red onion, tomato, and plantain crumbles. Served with our homemade citrus dressing.
Mains
Ropa Vieja
Small (Serves 2-3) - $27.00 | Large (Serves 3-4) - $39.00 • The national dish of Cuba. Tender shredded beef, onions, garlic, peppers, and olives stewed for hours in a savory tomato sauce.
Lechon Asado
Small (Serves 2-3) - $21.00 | Large (Serves 3-4) - $29.00 • Pork shoulder marinated in our exclusive mojo sauce (blend of citrus and garlic), then slow-roasted.
Pollo Ala Plancha
Small (3) - $24.00 | Large (4) - $30.00 • Grilled mojo marinated chicken breast served with sautéed onions.
Vegadillo
Small (Serves 2-3) - $25.00 | Large (Serves 3-4) - $32.00 • This TVP (texturized vegetable protein) dish is prepared exactly as our picadillo to accommodate our vegan/vegetarian friends and family.
Picadillo
Small (Serves 2-3) - $24.00 | Large (Serves 3-4) - $30.00 • Ground beef stewed with onions, peppers, garlic, and spices in tomato sauce.
Camaron Criollo
Small (Serves 2-3) - $29.00 | Large (Serves 3-4) - $40.00 • Shrimp cooked in our homemade criollo sauce. Onions, bell peppers, garlic, white wine, tomatoes, and shrimp stock.
Accompaniments
Choose a selection of items to accompany your meal.
Frijoles Negro (Black Beans)
Pint - $12.00 | Quart - $22.00 • Our house-made black bean soup. A family recipe shared for generations.
Tia Elsa's Frijoles Rojo
Pint - $15.00 | Quart - $28.00 • Aunt Elsa’s family recipe. Red beans are slowly cooked with sofrito, chorizo, pork, and tropical root vegetables.
Maduros
Small - $8.00 | Large - $14.00 • Ripe plantains with a chewy outer crust and soft creamy interior that melts in your mouth.
Tostones
Small - $8.00 | Large - $14.00 • Green plantain fritters, crispy and savory.
Yuca Con Mojo
Small - $9.00 | Large - $17.00 • Yuca or Cassava is a nutty-flavored starch tuber found throughout Latin America. This traditional rendering is boiled and then tossed with sauteed onions and our signature mojo.
Fries
$7.00
Arroz Blanco
Small - $7.00 | Large - $12.00 • White rice.
Arroz Amarillo
Small - $7.50 | Large - $12.50 • Yellow rice seasoned with our house blend of Sazon.
Arroz Congri
Small - $8.50 | Large - $14.50 • Rice and black beans cooked together to create a distinctive dark color and a deep, savory taste. Contains pork.
Dessert
Nancy's Flan
$9.00
Abuela Nancy’s family recipe. Without this incredible woman, there might not be a Santiago’s at all. Her indomitable spirit along with her recipes weaves its way through our very foundation. We are so very honored to have this recipe, that goes back 4 generations, to grace our menu. This light, silky egg custard is baked perfectly in a caramel sauce and served like Abuela would cut into a pie slice with a spoonful of the decadent caramel sauce over the top. The namesake would be very proud.
Tres Leche
$9.50
A rich and soupy sponge cake soaked in three kinds of milk (evaporated, condensed, and whole), topped with whipped meringue that is toasted for a rich complex flavor that contrasts the sweetness of the cake underneath it. As is tradition, a maraschino cherry graces the top.
Key Lime Pie
$9.00
Whole Flan (8")
$59.00
Sharables
Chicharitas
$11.00
Crispy, thinly sliced green plantain chips, lightly salted.
Chicharrones
$70.00
Picadillo Empanadas
$48.00
Spinach & Cheese Empanadas
$48.00
Croquetas
$40.00
Entrees
Picadillo
$90.00
Vegadillo
$95.00
Lechon
$130.00
Ropa Vieja
$150.00
Tender shredded beef stewed with peppers, and olives in a rich tomato sauce.
Mojo Chicken Breast
$100.00
Camaron Criollo
$150.00
Sandwich Platter
Cubano
$65.00
Gluten-Free Cubano (GF)
$75.00
Pan Con Lechon
$60.00
Pan Con Pollo
$60.00
Gluten-Free Pan Con Lechon (GF)
$70.00
Gluten-Free Pan Con Pollo (GF)
$70.00
Salads
Garden Salad
$40.00
Mojo Chicken Cesar Salad
$60.00
Avocado Salad
$80.00
Sides
Frijoles Negro
$40.00
Frijoles Rojo
$55.00
White Rice
$20.00
Maduros
$30.00
Cuban Bread Loaf
$5.00
Tostones
$30.00
Yellow Rice
$25.00
Congri
$30.00
Desserts
Flan (GF, VG)
$4.00
Serves 1.
Tres Leches (VG)
$4.00
Serves 1.
Beverages
Jupina
$4.00
Ironbeer
$4.00
Materva
$4.00
Coke
$1.50
Diet Coke
$1.50
Sprite
$1.50
Ginger Ale
$1.50
Sprite
$1.50
Water Bottle
$1.00
Add Ons
Paper Goods (Per Guest)
$1.00
Plates, napkins, silverware.
Serving Utensils (Per Set)
$2.00
A soulful neighborhood cookout straight from the barrio — juicy 5th Quarter Butcher burgers on August First brioche buns, hot dogs with chef’s special onions, classic pinchos inspired by Washington Heights and West New York, mojo-butter grilled corn, and a crisp house salad. Authentic, gritty, and made for the community.
Comida
All the classics from the barrio.
Barrio burger
$16.00
5th Quarter Butcher beef, melty cheese, crisp lettuce, ripe tomato, pickles, and our mojo mayo, all on a soft brioche bun from August First. Straight-up neighborhood classic.
Barrio Street Dog
$8.00
A 5th Quarter Butcher dog grilled up and loaded with chef’s special onions, sauerkraut, ketchup, and mustard. Old‑school flavor, barrio style.
Barrio Pinchos
$12.00
$14.00
Straight from the block, juicy chicken or beef skewers grilled over flame, finished with your choice of sweet Guava BBQ or bold Mojo glaze and a slice of bread to soak up all the goodness. A taste of the old neighborhood on a stick.
Barrio Grilled Corn on the cob
$6.00
Fire‑kissed right on the grill, brushed heavy with our mojo butter till it drips flavor. No frills, no forks — just grab it and dig in.
Barrio Salad
$8.00
Fresh greens, tomato and sliced red onion, choice of Finca ranch or our house dressing.
Drinks
Foam Brewers Built to Spill
$7.00
Foam Brewers Tranquil Pils
$6.00
Foam Brewers Disco Lemonade
$6.00
Mexican Coke
$4.00
Botled Water
$1.00
Materva
$5.00
Ironbeer
$5.00
Join us for an afternoon of Cuban-inspired tapas and small bites, perfect for sharing. From crispy croquetas and savory chicharrones to refreshing red snapper ceviche on avocado toast, every dish is crafted with authentic flavors and fresh, local ingredients. Pair your plates with our signature cocktails and end on a sweet note with a guava and cheese pastelito topped with Island’s homemade coconut ice cream.
Tapas
Small plates meant to be shared or to have for yourself
Chicharrones
$17.00
Crispy fried pork belly. Simple, crunchy, delicious. A staple across Latin America. Served with lime wedges.
Camarones al Ajillo
$21.00
Sauteed shrimp in our homemade garlic sauce. Accompanied with toasted cuban bread sliced into points.
Croquetas
$9.00
Crispy ham croquettes, golden on the outside, creamy inside.
Ensalada Mixta
$8.00
Crisp lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and red onion with your choice of Santiago’s House Dressing or Finca Dressing.
Ceviche Avocado Toast
$16.00
Fresh snapper from Wood Mountain Fish with cubanelle pepper, onion, and red onion, garnished with olives & chives, served over thinly sliced avocado on toast.
Alitas Cubanas
$14.00
Cuban-style chicken wings tossed in mojo glaze or spicy mango-habanero glaze.
Yuca Frita
$9.00
Golden fried cassava served with garlic-cilantro mojo dipping sauce.
Bacalaítos
$12.00
Puerto Rican-style salt cod fritters with onions, peppers, and sofrito.
Media Noche Sliders
$14.00
Mini Cuban sandwiches with roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard on sweet bread.
Cocktails
Cojelo Suave and sip into the afternoon with our hand‑crafted Siesta cocktails, vibrant, refreshing, and full of Caribbean soul. From sparkling spritzes to bold espresso blends, each drink is designed to pair perfectly with good company and small bites.
Siesta Spritz
$14.00
A bright Cuban twist on the spritz with white rum, Aperol, pineapple, and lime, topped with bubbly Cava.
Carajillo
$15.00
Bold espresso shaken with Licor 43, finished with Vermont Ice Maple Bourbon Crème Liquor cascading through the glass. Smooth, sweet, and energizing.
El Vecino
$13.00
A refined yet playful mix of vermouth, Licor 43, and orange bitters, topped with tonic and garnished with orange peel and a Luxardo cherry.
Tropical Sangria
$13.00
Spanish white wine blended with guava, passionfruit, pineapple, citrus, and mint. Finished with a sparkling splash of soda water.
Mojito Offerings
$14.00
$15.00
Classic, Coconut, Passionfruit, Lavender Honey, and Skinny.
Postres
Dessert!
Pastelito de Guayaba y Queso
$9.00
Cuban pastry filled with guava and cream cheese, topped with Island’s homemade Coconut Ice Cream.