postres [desserts]

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postres [desserts]
flan abiente
7
flan soul de cuba
5
empanada de guava y queso
6
tres leches
6
traditional styled custard served with caramelized plantain
banana, strawberries and whipped cream
traditional styled custard served a la carte under a rich
caramel sauce
lightly fried pastry shell filled with your choice of guava or
mango preserve and cream cheese
delicious white cake drenched in three types of milk!
A Shared Dream
Soul de Cuba Cafe was founded by brothers, Jesus and Robert
Puerto, and Yoon Kim. Years ago, Jesus had a dream of owning
a restaurant, which he’d shared with Robert. He enrolled in a
two-year restaurant management course in 1991; but during
his last semester, he was diagnosed with spinal meningitis
and given a matter of hours to live. Miraculously, Jesus not
only survived, but with no complications! To express his
gratitude, Jesus deferred his dream and dedicated the next
portion of his life to serving humanity.
Meanwhile, Jesus’ brother, Robert, pursued a career in
the foodservice industry, working for critically acclaimed
establishments, one being Pearl and Nemos in South
Beach, Miami. His credentials include serving as captain
of Romano’s Macaroni Grill’s corporate training team and
holding the executive chef position at the Macaroni Grill in
San Juan, Puerto Rico.
In the summer of 2004, Jesus happened to meet and become
friends with restaurateur, Yoon Kim. A Hotel and Restaurant
Management graduate of the highly accredited Johnson
and Wales University, Yoon had grown up in his family’s
restaurant business. Yoon confided to Jesus his interest in
working outside of the family business. Days later, Robert
called to ask Jesus if he was ready to take up his dream of
ten years prior and start a restaurant. The convergence of
these happenings underscored their feelings that it was time
to pursue the dream at last!
The three collaborated on the Soul de Cuba concept,
and the New Haven, Connecticut, location opened its
doors in January 2005. Another Soul de Cuba Cafe
followed, opening in July 2006 in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Each location quickly established a loyal following, and
today, we’re expanding our exciting restaurant concept
via franchising. As an owner-operator of a Soul de Cuba
franchise, you’ll rely on our established business system.
283 Crown St. (corner of crown and high)
New Haven, CT 06511
Tel: 203 498-CUBA
Fax: 203 503-0146
E-Mail: [email protected]
www.souldecuba.com
operating hours
monday – thursday
11:30 am – 10 pm
friday & saturday
11:30 am - 11 pm
sunday
11:30 am - 8:30 pm
soul de cuba cafe can be made available for
special events and private parties
Inquire about franchise opportunities at
franchise.souldecuba.com
aperitivos [appetizers]
devil crab
7
crab croquette seasoned with tomato sauce, cayenne peppers,
onions and green peppers
empanadas*
8
lightly fried pastry shells filled with your choice of seasoned beef,
chicken or sautéed veggies
tostones*
7
fried green plantains served with our home made mojo
papa rellena*
5
light and fluffy mashed potato croquette stuffed with seasoned
ground beef breaded and lightly fried topped with tomato aioli
ceviche 13
tender shrimp and bay scallops cured in citrus juice with chopped
mango, red onion, tomato, and cilantro
calamares fritos 9
tender fresh squid marinated in citrus and garlic then breaded and
lightly fried served with mojo aioli and honey mojo dipping sauce
soul sampler
15
have a mix of appetizers all on one dish! devil crab, beef
empanada, veggie empanada, and camarones en mojo
spanish tapa sampler
17
some of our favoirite spanish tapas: jamón Serrano, manchego
cheese, manzanilla olives, roasted peppers and garlic, garbanzo
frito, eggplant and garbanzo spreads with crostini
feeds 2-3 people
yuca frita
7
yuca fries served with our home made mojo and tomato aioli sauces
sopa de frijoles negros*
bowl 5 cup 3
abuela’s famous recipe of black bean soup made with exotic
spices! available in a bowl or cup size
black bean chili
bowl 5 cup 3
you 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]
ensalada del mar
17
flaky 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
ensalada de louisa*
7
named 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
8
mix of mescaline greens, tomato, red onions, red and green bell
peppers, honey glazed walnuts and spanish olives served with our
house honey balsamic vinaigrette dressing
5 dollars extra to add pork, chicken or shrimp
*traditional Cuban fare indicated by asterisk
ensalada tropicana
15
bistec de pollo a la milanesa 22
ensalada de pollo 13
pollo de ajo y naranja*
17
eggplant milanesa 16
our house special! mixed greens, tossed with tomato, red and
green bell peppers, sautéed shrimp and honey glazed walnuts
topped with our house made mango and cilantro vinaigrette
strips of juicy mojo marinated chicken served on top of mixed greens
with honey glazed walnuts in our house orange vinaigrette dressing
mouth 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
bocadillos [sandwiches]
(lettuce, tomato added upon request / choice of sides: salad or
potato chips) available until 5 pm
cubano 8
baked ham, marinated roast pork, salami, swiss cheese and pickles
served on pressed cuban bread with mayo and mustard
media noche 8
pan con bistec 8
marinated roast pork served hot under pan fried onions, swiss
cheese and pickles on pressed sweet bread with mayo
thinly sliced mojo marinated steak with grilled onions served on
pressed cuban bread with mayo
pollo empanizado
8
pan con pescado
8
mojo marinated and lightly breaded and fried chicken breast
served on pressed cuban bread with mayo, lettuce, and tomato
fresh tilapia, breaded and fried, served under sweet red onions and dill
pickles on pressed cuban bread with tartar sauce, lettuce, and tomato
soul cubano comida tipica [home cooking] juicy mojo marinated chicken breast
served with arroz amarillo, frijoles negros and planatos maduros
carnes [beef and pork]
bistec palomilla*
19
picadillo*
12
platano relleno
15
lechon asado*
15
ropa vieja*
14
rabo encendido*
17
mojo marinated pan seared sirloin steak covered with caramelized
onions served with arroz blanco, frijoles negros and platanos
maduros
seasoned minced ground beef cooked in a tomato sauce with
spanish olives, onions, peppers, and capers over arroz blanco,
frijoles negroes and platanos maduros
ripened plantains cooked with seasoned beef and a blend of
cheeses served with arroz blanco, ensalada, and frijoles negros
lean mojo marinated roast pork hand pulled and sautéed with
caramelized onions served with arroz moro and platanos maduros
a favorite amongst visitors to cuba! shredded beef cooked with
onions in a light tomato sauce served with arroz blanco, frijoles
negros and platanos maduros
select lean oxtails seasoned and cooked in red wine sauce served
with arroz blanco, frijoles negros and platanos maduros
mariscos [seafood]
13
serrano ham, manchego cheese tender roast pork and salami
dressed in cilantro and roasted garlic aioli on pressed cuban bread
served with mixed greens
platillos principales [entrée]
pollo [chicken]
fricase de pollo*
15
pollo soul de cuba
18
a 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!
our most popular item! marinated chicken breast breaded and
lightly fried served under chef robert’s special salsa made of
mango, guava, black beans, pineapple and rum served with arroz
blanco, frijoles negros and platanos maduros
pollo frito en mojo y miel mojo 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
15
fried chicken breast tossed in honey mojo and topped with
garlic and citrus caramelized onions served with arroz moro and
platanos maduros
salmon en mojo y miel 19
cangrejo y camarones enchilado
22
pescado a la cubana*
21
salmon filet rubbed with garlic and spices then soaked in citrus
juices and honey served with garlic mashed potatoes and mojo
sautéed green beans
spicy! white lump crab meat with sautéed shrimp in a sweet and
spicy tomato and garlic sauce served with pasta and cuban bread
tender pan fried red snapper filet with cilantro, tomato, white wine
and garlic served over arroz blanco with sautéed onions, frijoles
negros and platanos maduros
pargo con salsa de mango
22
pan fried filet of red snapper cooked with fresh mango salsa
served over arroz blanco with frijoles negros and platanos
maduros
pescado empanizado M.P.
local fresh catch breaded and dressed in lemon butter and caper
sauce served with arroz blanco, frijoles negros and platanos
maduros delicioso!
Thoroughly cooking meats, poultry and fish will reduce the risk of food borne illness
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