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    Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar - Philadelphia

    10 S 2nd St

    Philadelphia, PA 19106


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    Featured Items

    • "De la Casa" Chicken Empanada

      Hand-chopped chicken, fresh corn, Jack cheese
      $6.00
    • White Rice

      Steamed white rice
      $3.75
    • Black Beans

      Our traditional Cuban black bean soup.
      $3.75

    Online Ordering Menu (1.2026)

    Aperitivos/Appetizers

    • Bread and Mango Butter

      Our house made signature mango butter with crispy pressed Cuban bread.
      $5.00
    • Tropical Chips and Dips

      Plantain and malanga chips. Black bean hummus, guacamole Cubano, Cuba Libre salsa
      $15.00
    • Croquetas

      Basket of traditional ham & cheese and creamy chicken croquetas. Mustard BBQ sauce and dijon-garlic mojo
      $16.25
    • Barrio Chino Chicken Wings

      A pound of Asian BBQ glazed wings. Pickled pineapple, sweet chili dipping sauce
      $19.75
    • Dragon Street Meatballs

      From Havana's Chinatown. Chino-Latino glazed pork and beef meatballs, ginger, honey, soy, ropa vieja jus, toasted sesame seeds, grilled artisan bread.
      $16.00
    • Smoked Cubano Pork Belly

      Tender smoked and spice-rubbed pork belly, grilled and glazed with rum and pineapple juice. Black bean hummus, pickled pineapple, microgreens, balsamic reduction
      $15.75
    • Garlic Shrimp

      Shrimp, garlic, lemon, smoked paprika, olive oil, grilled artisan bread.
      $20.75
    • Mama Amelia's Empanadas (2)

      Two per order. Served with aji-sour cream sauce Beef Picadillo: Cienfuegos-style ground beef, potatoes, Manzanilla olives, raisins Chicken De la Casa: Chopped chicken, corn, Jack cheese Queso (V): Gruyere, Jack, mozzarella, sautéed onions, olive oil, thyme, oregano
      $19.00
    • Crab Guacamole

      Blue crab meat, avocado, fresh tomatoes, green onions, roasted jalapenos, fresh lime juice, cilantro, extra virgin olive oil,. Plantain and malanga chips.
      $25.50
    • Plato Cha Cha Cha

      Sampler for two. Guacamole Cubano, shrimp cocktail, plantain chips, pork masitas, chicken and ham croquetas, grilled chorizo sausage, chicken chicharrones
      $34.75

    Soup/Salad

    • Black Bean Soup

      Traditional Cuban black bean soup, with rich authentic flavors, olive oil, pressed Cuban bread.
      $11.50
    • Levanta Muerto Seafood Soup

      “Raise the Dead” soup with a rich Chino-Cubano broth. Shrimp, Baja bay scallops, crabmeat, mussels, coconut milk, truffle oil
      $17.50
    • Jardin Salad

      Baby arugula, spinach, romaine, organic grape tomatoes, Kalamata olives, red onions, crumbled cotija cheese, red wine vinaigrette
      $14.50

    Entrees

    • Ropa Vieja

      Braised, shredded and stewed beef brisket, tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, red wine, white rice, maduros
      $32.50
    • Vaca Frita

      Tender braised and crisped-shredded steak, roasted onions and citrus-garlic sauce, white rice, black beans
      $32.50
    • Churrasco a la Cubana (8 oz)

      Grilled skirt steak, parsley, lemon, and onion sauce, roasted garlic boniato-potato mash, baby arugula salad, red wine vinaigrette
      $41.00
    • Churrasco a la Cubana (16 oz)

      Grilled skirt steak, parsley, lemon, and onion sauce, roasted garlic boniato-potato mash, baby arugula salad, red wine vinaigrette
      $73.00
    • Ribeye a la Criolla

      14oz boneless ribeye, topped with Argentinian chimichurri compound butter. Roasted garlic mashed potatoes, grilled broccolini topped with salsa criolla.
      $49.00
    • Lechon Asado

      Citrus marinated, slow roasted, shredded pork shoulder, onion-caper mojo, pork belly chicharrones, white rice, black beans, maduros.
      $33.50
    • Masitas de Puerco

      Tender morsels of pork slowly roasted in Spanish style sauce, sauteed onions mojo, white rice, black beans.
      $32.50
    • Pollo Asado

      Citrus marinated, grilled double chicken breast, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, grilled broccolini, mango-passion fruit gravy
      $33.50
    • Plato Gaucho (Serves 2)

      A sizzling platter of skirt steak, lobster tail, jumbo shrimp, citrus marinated chicken breast, chorizo sausage, chimichurri sauce, and salsa criolla. Accompanied by black beans, white rice, and maduros. Serves two.
      $92.00
    • Cuban Pork Feast (Serves 2)

      Citrus marinated, slow roasted pork shoulder, onion-caper mojo, guava BBQ baby back ribs, Chino-Cubano glazed grilled pork belly. Accompanied by black beans, white rice, and maduros. Serves two.
      $72.00
    • Pinchos de Camarones

      Rum-pineapple glazed shrimp skewers, Chino-Cubano fried rice, green onions, sesame seeds, napa kimchi salad
      $28.00
    • Pescao' Frito

      Crispy deep-fried red snapper marinated in fresh lime juice and garlic, topped with a jicama and bell pepper salad, saffron long-grain rice
      $29.50
    • Suntanned Salmon

      Atlantic salmon fillet bronzed with mango, cracked pepper, and spiced rum. Dried shrimp paella, romesco sauce, tostones.
      $33.75
    • Paella Marinera

      Jumbo shrimp, lobster tail, mussels, squid, Baja Bay scallops, claw crabmeat, saffron long grain rice, roasted piquillo pepper salad
      $43.00
    • Paella Vegetariana

      Roasted crimini and shiitake mushrooms, roasted garlic, baby spinach, garbanzo beans, grilled broccolini, long grain saffron rice
      $27.00
    • El Cubano Combo

      Ybor City Style pressed Cuban sandwich with sour orange marinated pork loin, Genoa salami, ham, provolone and Swiss cheese. Yellow mustard-pickle relish, Black Bean Soup, House Salad, Tropical Chips
      $26.75
    • Churrasco Burger Combo

      10oz double-patty skirt steak burger topped with grilled Cortez chorizo, chipotle-onion marmalade, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, brioche bun. Served with truffle–cotija yuca fries and house-made cilantro-caper allioli
      $27.00
    • Pan con Lechon Combo

      Juicy, slow-roasted pulled pork shoulder with onion mojo, maduros, and melted Swiss cheese on toasted Cuban bread. Served with a cup of black bean soup, tropical chips, Cuba Libre salsa and guacamole Cubano.
      $26.75

    Lighter Portions

    • Light Portion Ropa Vieja

      A lighter portion of our classic Ropa Vieja. Braised, shredded and stewed beef brisket, tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, white rice, black beans, asparagus.
      $25.75
    • Light Portion Pollo Asado

      A lighter portion of our Pollo Asado entree. Grilled citrus-marinated chicken breast, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, grilled broccolini.
      $26.50
    • Light Portion Salmon a la Plancha

      Pan-seared skin-on salmon fillet, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, grilled mushrooms and asparagus.
      $27.00

    GLP-Wonderful Entrees

    • GLP-Wonderful Ropa Vieja

      **GLP-1 menu selection, with a smaller portion size and balanced composition for a lighter, high-protein meal. Braised, shredded and stewed beef brisket, tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, rice & beans, grilled asparagus. 460 Calories.
      $25.75
    • GLP-Wonderful Vaca Frita

      **GLP-1 menu selection, with a smaller portion size and balanced composition for a lighter, high-protein meal. Braised brisket shredded then seared, roasted onions, citrus-garlic sauce, grilled broccolini, fresh avocado. 420 Calories
      $25.75
    • GLP-Wonderful Pollo Asado

      **GLP-1 menu selection, with a smaller portion size and balanced composition for a lighter, high-protein meal. Grilled citrus-marinated chicken breast, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, grilled broccolini. 430 Calories
      $26.50
    • GLP-Wonderful Camaron Salteado

      **GLP-1 menu selection, with a smaller portion size and balanced composition for a lighter, high-protein meal. Sautéed shrimp with grape tomatoes and fresh herbs, rice & beans, fresh avocado. 400 Calories
      $23.00
    • GLP-Wonderful Salmon a la Plancha

      **GLP-1 menu selection, with a smaller portion size and balanced composition for a lighter, high-protein meal. Pan-seared skin-on salmon filet, EVOO, sea salt, grilled mushrooms and grilled asparagus. 450 Calories
      $27.00

    Sides

    • Arroz con Frijoles

      Steamed white rice and Cuban black beans
      $7.50
    • Congri

      Classic Cuban red beans, rice with tomatoes, onions, peppers, smoked pork
      $8.50
    • Roasted Garlic Mash

      Roasted garlic mashed potatoes
      $7.50
    • Aguacate

      Half a fresh avocado, olive oil, sea salt
      $7.50
    • Broccolini

      Grilled broccolini, roasted garlic oil, salsa criolla
      $7.50
    • Asparagus

      Grilled asparagus, roasted garlic oil
      $8.50
    • Yuca Fries

      Crispy and creamy yuca, cilantro-caper allioli
      $8.50
    • Tostones

      Twice-fried green Hawaiian plantains, Dijon-mojo
      $8.50
    • Maduros

      Fried ripened sweet plantains
      $8.50
    • Black Beans

      Our traditional Cuban black bean soup.
      $3.75
    • White Rice

      Steamed white rice
      $3.75
    • French Fries

      Crispy shoestring French fries.
      $8.25

    Dessert

    • Tres Leches

      Vanilla sponge cake soaked in three milks. Mocha mousse & whipped cream
      $11.50
    • Cuban Flan

      A traditional Cuban dessert of vanilla custard, dulce de leche, whipped cream, and vanilla cookie
      $11.50
    • Mami Totty's Arroz con Leche

      Classic Cuban rice pudding recipe handed down from Chef Pernot’s mother-in-law, topped with candied macadamia nuts, whipped cream and vanilla cookie
      $11.50

    Kid's Menu

    • Kid's Chicken Tenders

      Cornflake crusted chicken tenders, shAll meals come with an 8 oz kids cup (choice of juice, milk or soda). Optional dessert available for an additional $5.oestring fries.
      $16.50
    • Kid's Empanadas

      (2 Empanadas per order) Served with aji-sour cream Choose from: Beef Picadillo: Cienfuegos-style ground beef, potatoes, Manzanilla olives, raisins Chicken De la Casa: Chopped chicken, corn, Jack cheese Cheese (v): Gruyere, Jack, mozzarella, sautéed onions, olive oil, thyme, oregano All meals come with an 8 oz kids cup (choice of juice, milk or soda). Optional dessert available for an additional $5.
      $16.50
    • Kid's Pollo Asado

      Citrus marinated, boneless chicken breast, mango-passion fruit gravy, shoestring fries. All meals come with an 8 oz kids cup (choice of juice, milk or soda). Optional dessert available for an additional $5.
      $16.50
    • Kid's Cuban Sandwich

      Half a Cuban sandwich with sour orange marinated pork loin, Genoa salami, ham, provolone and Swiss cheese, yellow mustard-pickle relish, shoestring fries. All meals come with an 8 oz kids cup (choice of juice, milk or soda). Optional dessert available for an additional $5.
      $16.50
    • Kid's Hamburguesa

      Quarter pound skirt steak burger, lettuce, and tomato on a brioche bun, shoestring fries. All meals come with an 8 oz kids cup (choice of juice, milk or soda). Optional dessert available for an additional $5.
      $16.50

    Empanada Alley

    Empanadas and Sauces

    • "De la Casa" Chicken Empanada

      Hand-chopped chicken, fresh corn, Jack cheese
      $6.00
    • Beef Picadillo Empanada

      Cienfuegos style ground beef, fried potatoes, Manzanilla olives, raisins
      $6.00
    • "Queso" Vegetarian Empanada

      Vegetarian Cheese; Gruyere, Jack, mozzarella, sautéed onions, olive oil, thyme, oregano
      $6.00
    • Aji Amarillo Sauce

      Sour cream, mayonnaise and Peruvian yellow peppers
    • Cuba Libre Salsa

      Classic tomato creole sauce (not spicy)
    • Caper Allioli Sauce

      Chopped caper, garlic and fresh herb mayonnaise
    • Dijon Mojo Sauce

      Dijon mustard, herbs, garlic, extra virgin olive oil
    • Argentinian Chimichurri Sauce

      Fresh parsley, oregano, garlic, red wine vinegar and extra virgin olive oil

    Sandwiches + Sides

    • Sanguche Cubano

      Pressed Cuban Sandwich, Ybor City style with sour orange marinated pork loin, Genoa salami, ham, provolone and Swiss cheese. Yellow mustard-pickle relish
      $13.75
    • Mariquitas Plaintain Chips

      Homemade seasoned plantain chips
      $6.75
    • Small Black Bean Soup (12 oz)

      Traditional Cuban black bean soup with rich authentic flavors
      $11.00
    • Large Black Bean Soup (16 oz)

      Traditional Cuban black bean soup with rich authentic flavors
      $13.00
    • Marinated Olives

      Extra virgin olive oil, fresh herbs and citrus peel
      $10.75
    • Small Arroz con Leche (8 oz)

      A classic Cuban rice pudding with Arborio rice, milk, condensed milk, heavy cream. Whipped cream, toasted coconut, and candied Macadamia nuts
      $9.00
    • Large Arroz con Leche (12 oz)

      A classic Cuban rice pudding with Arborio rice, milk, condensed milk, heavy cream. Whipped cream, toasted coconut, and candied Macadamia nuts
      $12.00

    Empanada Party Trays

    • 6 Empanada Party Tray

      Enough for 3 people; -6 Empandas (2 each of three chosen varieties) -Two Small Dipping Sauces (2, 2 oz containers)
      $29.00
    • 12 Empanada Party Tray

      Enough for six people; -12 Empanadas (4 each of 3 varieties) -Three Small Dipping Sauces
      $53.00
    • 18 Empanada Party Tray

      Enough for eight people; -18 Empandas (6 each of 3 varieties) -Two Large Dipping Sauces (2, 8 oz containers)
      $75.00
    • 24 Empanada Party Tray

      Enough for 10-12 people; -24 Empanadas (3 flavors, 8 each) -Three sauces (3, 8 oz cups)
      $100.00

    All hours
    Sunday12:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Monday4:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Tuesday4:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Wednesday4:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Thursday4:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Friday4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Saturday12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    Cuba Libre opened its first location in Old City, Philadelphia in 2000, giving guests a passport to Cuba's intriguing flavors and culture. The restaurant's name, which translates to "a free Cuba," signifies a hope for the future of the treasured island nation.The cuisines of different ethnicities have been gently simmered in the cultural cauldron of Cuba to create what is now the Criollo (home-style) cuisine of the island. Blending native ingredients and cooking traditions with those of South America, Spain, Africa, Asia and several others, Cuban cuisine is a savory mix that reflects its colorful culture.

    Location

    10 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

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