Cuba Libre Menu
Cuba Libre, located in Washington, DC, is a vibrant Cuban-Latin American restaurant and dance club that offers a unique dining experience. With a diverse menu featuring Pescatarian, Vegan, and Vegetarian options, there is something for everyone to enjoy. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible and offers various amenities such as outdoor seating, waiter service, and free Wi-Fi. The lively atmosphere, especially on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights, makes it a great spot for dinner and dancing. Customer reviews praise the happy hour specials, flavorful drinks like the passion fruit margarita, and delicious dishes such as the Ropa Vieja and yuca fries. Cuba Libre's Latinx-owned status and commitment to sustainability with plastic-free packaging and reusable tableware add to its appeal. Visit Cuba Libre for a taste of Cuba and Miami in the heart of DC.
Late Night
Late Night Tropical Chips
Croquetas
Basket of traditional ham & cheese and creamy chicken croquetas. Mustard BBQ sauce and dijon-garlic mojo
Barrio Chino Chicken Wings
A pound of Asian BBQ glazed wings. Pickled pineapple, sweet chili dipping sauce.
Late Night Crab Guacamole
Mama Amelia's Empanadas ()
( 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
French Fries
Yuca Fries
Crispy and creamy yuca. Cilantro-caper allioli
Tostones
Twice-fried green Hawaiian plantains. Dijon-mojo
Absolut (Bottle)
Ace Of Spades (Bottle)
Aguardiente Antioqueno Con Azucar (Bottle)
Aguardiente Cristal Sin Azucar (Bottle)
Bacardi cho (Bottle)
Bacardi Dark (Bottle)
Bacardi Superior (Bottle)
Bombay Saphire (Bottle)
Brinley Mango (Bottle)
Brinley Spice (Bottle)
Buchannan - Year (Bottle)
Bulliet Bourbon (Bottle)
Captain Morgan (Bottle)
Casamigos Silver (Bottle)
Cazadore Reposado (Bottle)
Centenario (Bottle)
Centenario Yr (Bottle)
Chival Regal (Bottle)
Ciroc (Bottle)
Ciroc Apple (Bottle)
Ciroc Coconut (Bottle)
Ciroc Mango (Bottle)
Ciroc Peach (Bottle)
Ciroc Pineapple (Bottle)
Classe Azul Reposado (Bottle)
Crown Royal (Bottle)
Cuba Libre White (Bottle)
D'Usse (Bottle)
Dewars White Label (Bottle)
Don Julio (Bottle)
Don Julio Anejo (Bottle)
Don Julio Silver (Bottle)
Don Q Coconut (Bottle)
Don Q Cristal (Bottle)
Don Q Passion (Bottle)
Don Q Reserva (Bottle)
Flor De Cana Year (Bottle)
Gosling Black Seal (Bottle)
Grey Goose (Bottle)
Hendricks (Bottle)
Hennessy VS (Bottle)
Hennessy VSOP (Bottle)
Hennessy XO (Bottle)
Jack Daniels (Bottle)
Jameson (Bottle)
Johnnie Walker Blue (Bottle)
Johnny Walker Black (Bottle)
Jose Cuervo Gold (Bottle)
Ketel One (Bottle)
Knob Creek (Bottle)
Kraken (Bottle)
Lagavulin yr (Bottle)
Leblon (Bottle)
Makers Mark (Bottle)
Milagro Silver (Bottle)
Morales Tequila (Bottle)
Oban Year (Bottle)
Old Parr (Bottle)
Patron Silver (Bottle)
Patron Repo (Bottle)
El Cielo Patron
Sailor Jerry (Bottle)
Santa Teresa (Bottle)
Smirnoff Cherry (Bottle)
Stoli (Bottle)
Svedka (Bottle)
Svedka Citron (Bottle)
Tanqueray (Bottle)
The Balvenie (Bottle)
The Glenlivet (Bottle)
The Macallan - Year (Bottle)
Tito's Vodka (Bottle)
Velho Barreiro (Bottle)
Woodford (Bottle)
Zacapa (Bottle)
Malibu Bottle
Casamigos Reposado
Hennessy XO
Aguardiente Cristal ( ML Bottle)
Crown Royal Apple ( ML Bottle)
D'Usse ( ML Bottle)
Fireball ( ML Bottle)
Grey Goose ( ML Bottle)
Jameson ( ML Bottle)
Patron Silver ( ML Bottle)
Ron De Caldas ( ML Bottle)
Corona Bucket
Dos Equis Bucket
Imperial Bucket
Modelo Especial Bucket
Negra Modelo Bucket
Presidente Bucket
Stella Bucket
Lagunitas Bucket
Medalla Light Bucket
Heineken Bucket
Polar Bucket
Fiji Water Bucket
Red Bull Bucket
Miller Lite Bucket
Bread And Mango Butter
Our signature, house made mango butter with crispy pressed Cuban bread.
Tropical Chips And Dips
Black bean hummus, guacamole Cubano, Cuba Libre salsa, plantain and malanga chips.
Croquetas
Basket of traditional ham & cheese and creamy chicken croquetas. Mustard BBQ sauce and dijon-garlic mojo
Barrio Chino Chicken Wings
A pound of Asian BBQ glazed wings. Pickled pineapple, sweet chili dipping sauce.
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.
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
Garlic Shrimp
Shrimp, garlic, lemon, smoked paprika, olive oil, grilled artisan bread.
Mama Amelia's Empanadas ()
( 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
Crab Guacamole
Blue crab meat, avocado, fresh tomatoes, green onions, roasted jalapenos, fresh lime juice, extra virgin olive oil. Malanga and plantain chips.
Guacamole - NO CRAB
Avocado, grilled golden pineapple, roasted jalapenos, fresh lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, plantain chips
Plato Cha Cha Cha
Sampler for two. Pineapple guacamole, shrimp cocktail, plantain chips, pork masitas, chicken and ham croquetas, grilled chorizo sausage, chicken chicharrones
Black Bean Soup
Traditional Cuban black bean soup with rich authentic flavors, olive oil, pressed Cuban bread.
Jardin Salad
Baby arugula, spinach, romaine, organic grape tomatoes, Kalamata olives, red onions, crumbled cotija cheese, red wine vinaigrette
Levanta Muerto Seafood Soup
"Raise the Dead" soup with a rich Chino-Cubano broth. Shrimp, Baja bay scallops, crabmeat, mussels, coconut milk, truffle oil
Ropa Vieja
Braised, shredded and stewed beef brisket, tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, red wine, white rice, maduros
Vaca Frita
Tender braised and crisped-shredded steak, roasted onions and citrus-garlic sauce, white rice, black beans
Churrasco A La Cubana ( Oz)
Grilled skirt steak ( oz), parsley, lemon and onion sauce, roasted garlic boniato-potato mash, watercress salad, red wine vinaigrette
Lechon Asado
Citrus marinated, slow roasted, shredded pork shoulder. Onion-caper mojo, pork belly chicharrones, white rice, black beans, maduros.
Masitas De Puerco
Tender chunks of pork slowly roasted in Spanish style sauce, sautéed onions, mojo, white rice, black beans.
Pollo Asado
Citrus marinated grilled double chicken breast, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, grilled broccolini, mango-passion fruit gravy
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
Pinchos De Camarones
Rum-pineapple glazed shrimp skewers, Chino-Cubano fried rice, green onions, sesame seeds, napa kimchi salad
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
Salmon Paradiso
Pan seared, skin on salmon filet, herb roasted russet potatoes, grilled asparagus, creamy lobster-tomato sauce.
Paella Marinera
Jumbo shrimp, Maine lobster tail, mussels, squid, Baja Bay scallops, claw crabmeat, saffron long grain rice, roasted piquillo pepper salad
Paella Vegetariana
Roasted crimini and shiitake mushrooms, roasted garlic, baby spinach, garbanzo beans, grilled broccolini, long grain saffron rice
Plato Gaucho (Serves )
A sizzle platter of skirt steak, lobster tail, jumbo shrimp, citrus marinated grilled double chicken breast, and chorizo sausage. Chimichurri sauce, salsa criolla. Accompanied by black beans, white rice, and maduros. Serves two.
Cuban Pork Feast (Serves )
Citrus marinated, slow roasted pork shoulder, onion-caper mojo, guava BBQ baby back pork ribs, Chino-Cubano glazed grilled pork belly. Accompanied by white rice, black beans, and maduros. Serves two.
Arroz Con Frijoles
Steamed white rice and black bean soup
Congri
Classic Cuban red beans, rice with tomatoes, onions, peppers, smoked pork
Roasted Garlic Mash
Roasted garlic mashed potatoes
Aguacate
Half an avocado. Olive oil and sea salt
Broccolini
Grilled broccolini, roasted garlic oil, salsa criolla
Asparagus
Grilled asparagus, roasted garlic oil, herb chimichurri.
Yuca Fries
Crispy and creamy yuca. Cilantro-caper allioli
Tostones
Twice-fried green Hawaiian plantains. Dijon-mojo
Maduros
Fried ripened sweet plantains
Chip Basket
House made plantain and malanga chips, perfect for dipping.
Black Beans
Traditional Cuban black bean soup with rich authentic flavors.
White Rice
Steamed white rice.
French Fries
Crispy shoestring French fries.
Side Of Aji Amarillo Sauce
Side Of Caper Aioli
Side Of Chimichurri
Side Of Cuba Libre Salsa
Side Of Hot Sauce
Side Of Ketchup
Side Of Mayo
Side Of Pickle & Mustard Relish
Side Of Red Wine Vinaigrette
Side Of Sweet Chili Sauce
Side Of Tostones Mojo
Side Of Sour Cream
Tres Leches
Vanilla sponge cake soaked in three milks. Mocha mousse
Cuban Flan
A traditional Cuban dessert of vanilla custard, dulce de leche, whipped cream and vanilla cookie
Mami Totty's Arroz Con Leche
Classic Cuban rice pudding, recipe handed down from Chef Pernot’s mother-in-law. Whipped cream and vanilla cookie
Dessert & Coffee Combo
Chocolate Banana Bread Pudding
Piña Upside Down Cake
Celebration Extravaganza - Havana Banana Split
Havana Banana Split - Online Preorder
Cafe Americano
Decaf Americano
Cafe Con Leche
Espresso
Cafe Cuba Libre
Cafe Cubano
Cappucino
Cortado
Espresso Rumtini
Tropical Blended Hot Tea
Kid's Chicken Tenders
Cornflake crusted chicken tenders, shoestring french fries. All meals come with an oz kids cup (choice of juice, milk or soda). Optional dessert available for an additional $.
Kid's Pollo Asado
Citrus marinated, boneless chicken breast, mango-passion fruit gravy, shoestring fries. All meals come with an oz kids cup (choice of juice, milk or soda). Optional dessert available for an additional $.
Kid's Churrasco Burger
Quarter pound skirt steak burger, lettuce, and tomato on a brioche bun, shoestring fries. All meals come with an oz kids cup (choice of juice, milk or soda). Optional dessert available for an additional $.
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 oz kids cup (choice of juice, milk or soda). Optional dessert available for an additional $.
Kid's Empanadas
( 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 oz kids cup (choice of juice, milk or soda). Optional dessert available for an additional $.
Kid's Soda
Kid's Juice
Kid's Milk
Kid's Flan
Kid's Arroz Con Leche
Kid's Tres Leches
Visit To Havana Tasting Menu
Visit To Havana - First Course
Visit To Havana - Second Course
Visit To Havana - Third Course
Visit To Havana - Fourth Course
Visit To Havana - Fifth Course
Dinner Menu
Happy Hour
HH Guacamole Cubano
Avocado, grilled golden pineapple, roasted jalapenos, fresh lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, plantain chips
HH Yuca Fries
Crispy and creamy yuca. Cilantro-caper allioli
HH Tostones
Twice-fried green Hawaiian plantains, Dijon-mojo
HH Croquetas
HH Empanada
Chicken 'De la Casa': Hand-chopped chicken, corn, Jack cheese. Served with aji-sour cream sauce
HH Chicken Wings
Happy Hour Special
HH Craft Cocktail
HH Mojito
HH Classic Caipirinha
HH House Wine
HH Sangria
HH Ron Con Cola
HH Beer Rotating Selection
HH Esperanza Sparkling Mojito
Coconut Mojito
Grilled Pineapple Mojito
Creamsicle Mojito
Mango Mojito
Pomegranate Mojito
Classic Mojito
Primo Mojito
Plush Mojito
Passion Fruit Mojito
CORE Cocktail - Patron Passionfruit Margarita
Patron Agave Margarita
Patron Añejo Old Fashioned
Paloma
Signature Cuba Libre
Hemingway's Daiquiri
Espresso Rumtini
Cuba Colada
Mai-Tai-Garita
Snow Bird
Paradise Rum Punch
R&R Old Fashion
Classic Caipirinha
Plum Caipiroska
Spicy Margarita
Minimum Supplemental Charge
Awesome Con Classic
COQUITO
Manzana Daiquiri
House Featured Mojito
House Margarita
Casamigos Margarita
Mango Mojito DBL
Coconut Mojito DBL
Verde Mojito DBL
Grilled Pineapple Mojito DBL
Raspberry Mojito DBL
Classic Mojito DBL
Primo Mojito DBL
Patron Mojito DBL
Passion Fruit Mojito DBL
Pomegranate Mojito DBL
Classic Fauxjito
Ritual Rum Punch
Margafreeta
Cuba Libre Sling
Sangria
Premium Rum - Executive Club
Premium Rum - Boutique
Dark Rum
Gold Rum
Spiced/Flavored Rum
Rhum Agricole
Sugar Cane Rum/Cachaca
White Rum
Over Proofed Rum
Vodka
Tequila
Cognac/Brandy
Gin
Bourbon/Rye
Scotch Blend
Single Malt Scotch
Whiskey
Cordial/Liquer
Sauv Blanc - Giesen Uncharted
White Malbec - Argento
Pinot Grigio - Gavi Di Gavi
White Blend - Luigi Bosca
Chardonnay - Sonoma Cutrer
Chardonnay - Dobbes
Rose - El Coto
Pinot Noir - Dobbes
Tempranillo - Numanthia 'Termes'
Malbec - Argento
Red Blend - Owen Roe
Malbec - Luigi Bosca
Cabernet - Luigi Bosca
Cabernet - Oberon
Carmenere - Santa Ema
Laluca Prosecco - Oz
Pinot Grigio - Argento
Cafe Americano
Decaf Americano
Cafe Con Leche
Espresso
Cafe Cuba Libre
Cafe Cubano
Cappucino
Cortado
Tropical Blended Hot Tea
Cuban Hot Toddy
Espresso Martini
Pumpkin Spice Latte Martini
Hot Pumpkin Spice Latte
Hot Apple Cider
Hot Cocoa
Non-Alcoholic Beer
Corona
Dos Equis
Estrella Jalisco
Heavy Seas Loose Cannon
Heineken
Miller Lite
Modelo Especial
Modelo Negra
Presidente
Stella Artois
Victory 'Golden Monkey'
Topo Chico Hard Seltzer
Aguila
Imperial
Lagunitas IPA
Mahou
Medalla Light
Seasonal Beer
Executive Rum Club
Rum Boutique
Staff Picks Rum Flight
Cazadores Tequila Flight
El Coqui Rum Flight
Facundo's Rum Flight
Saint Kitt's Shipwreck Flight
Absolut BTch
Alabama Slammer
Appletini
Apricot Sour
B-
Bahama Mama
Bay Breeze
Black Russian
Bloody Mary
Blow Job
Blue Motorcycle
Buttery Nipple
Chocolate Martini
Cosmopolitan
Dark And Stormy
French
Gimlet
Green Tea Shot
Gummy Bear
Jager Bomb
Jolly Rancher
Kamikaze
Kir Royale
Lemon Drop Cocktail
Lemon Drop Shooter
Long Island Iced Tea
Long Island Top Shelf
Mai Tai
Manhathan Classic
Martini Classic
Melon Ball
Mind Eraser
Mint Julep
Moscow Mule
Negroni
Old Fashion Classic
Pineapple Upside Down
Pisco Sour
Red Headed Slut
Rob Roy
Sea Breeze
Sex On The Beach
Sidecar
Spritz
Tom Collins
Washington Apple
White Russian
Woo Woo
Tequila Sunrise
French Mojito
Classic Daiquiri
Beverages
Brunch
Huevos Benedict
Bistec Con Huevos
Tortilla De Cangrejo Omelet
Churrasquitos Bowl Benedict
Spinach And Manchego Omelet
One-Eyed Ropa Vieja Hash
Puerco A Caballo
Banana Crispy Waffle
Cafe Con Leche French Toast
Pan Con Lechon Sandwich
Churrasco Burger
Breakast Potatoes
Side Of Bacon
Side Of Sausage
Classic Mimosa
Tropical Mimosa
Bloody Mary
Espresso Rumtini
Banana Brulee Old Fashioned
Social Butterfly
Buena Vista Spritzer
Tropical Seltzer
Guava Caipirinha
Half Pitcher Mimosa
Half Pitcher Tropical Mimosa
Half Pitcher Passion Fruit Mimosa
Half Pitcher Pomegranate Mimosa
Half Pitcher Pineapple Mimosa
Half Pitcher Mango Mimosa
Half Pitcher Peach Mimosa
Full Pitcher Mimosa
Full Pitcher Tropical Mimosa
Full Pitcher Passion Fruit Mimosa
Full Pitcher Pomegranate Mimosa
Full Pitcher Pineapple Mimosa
Full Pitcher Mango Mimosa
Full Pitcher Peach Mimosa
Peach Nectar Can
Peach Mimosa
Guava Nectar Can
Mango Nectar Can
Full Pitcher Guava Mimosa
Half Pitcher Guava Mimosa
Bottomless Brunch Pitcher - Mimosas
Bottomless Brunch Pitcher - Sangria
Bottomless Brunch Pitcher - Bloody Mary
Bottomless Pitcher Refill - Mimosa
Bottomless Pitcher Refill - Sangria
Bottomless Pitcher Refill - Bloody Mary
Mimosa Bottle Service - House Sparkling
Mimosa Bottle Service - Moet Imperial
Mimosa Bottle Service - Veuve Clicquot
Restaurant Week Dinner
Mama Amelia's Empanadas ()
( 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
Croquetas
Basket of traditional ham & cheese and creamy chicken croquetas. Mustard BBQ sauce and dijon-garlic mojo
Shrimp Coctel
Cuban style shrimp cocktail. Latino coctel sauce and avocado salsa.
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
Black Bean Soup
Traditional Cuban black bean soup with rich authentic flavors, olive oil, pressed Cuban bread.
Jardin Salad
Baby arugula, spinach, romaine, organic grape tomatoes, Kalamata olives, red onions, crumbled cotija cheese, red wine vinaigrette
Pinchos De Camarones
Rum-pineapple glazed shrimp skewers, Chino-Cubano fried rice, green onions, sesame seeds, napa kimchi salad
Pollo Asado
Citrus marinated grilled double chicken breast, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, grilled broccolini, mango-passion fruit gravy
Ropa Vieja
Braised, shredded and stewed beef brisket, tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, red wine, white rice, maduros
Masitas De Puerco
Tender chunks of pork slowly roasted in Spanish style sauce, sautéed onions, mojo, white rice, black beans.
Paella Vegetariana
Roasted crimini and shiitake mushrooms, roasted garlic, baby spinach, garbanzo beans, grilled broccolini, long grain saffron rice
Cuban Flan
A traditional Cuban dessert of vanilla custard, dulce de leche, whipped cream and vanilla cookie
Tres Leches
Vanilla sponge cake soaked in three milks. Mocha mousse
Mami Totty's Arroz Con Leche
Classic Cuban rice pudding, recipe handed down from Chef Pernot’s mother-in-law. Whipped cream and vanilla cookie