Cuban Cuisine

24 dishes · Community built

Cuban Dishes

#1

Lechon Asado

Cuban roast suckling pig — marinated in mojo (sour orange juice, garlic and oregano), slow-roasted over a pit fire for h...

#2

Cuban Sandwich

The great sandwich of Tampa and Miami — layers of roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles and mustard in Cuban bread, pre...

#3

Ropa Vieja

Cuba's national dish — shredded beef slow-braised in a tomato, pepper and onion sauce until the meat pulls into long, te...

#4

Croquetas

Cuba's beloved fried snack — creamy béchamel mixed with ham or chicken, formed into cylinders, breaded and deep fried. S...

#5

Moros y Cristianos

Black beans and white rice cooked together — one of Cuba's most fundamental dishes, the name (Moors and Christians) a re...

#6

Boliche

A whole beef roast stuffed with chorizo, slow-braised until tender and sliced into rounds.

#7

Papas Rellenas

Mashed potato balls stuffed with seasoned picadillo and deep-fried until golden.

#8

Cuban Flan

A smooth caramel custard, dense and creamy, a beloved Cuban dessert.

#9

Vaca Frita

Shredded beef, first braised then pan-fried until crisp, seasoned with garlic and lime.

#10

Tostones

Twice-fried green plantain slices, crisped and flattened, typically served as a side dish.

#11

Picadillo

Ground beef simmered with olives, raisins, and tomato sauce, a sweet-savory Cuban staple.

#12

Natilla Cubana

A silky vanilla custard dessert, dusted with cinnamon and served chilled.

#13

Frijoles Negros

Black beans simmered slowly with sofrito until thick and richly flavored.

#14

Pastelitos de Guayaba

Flaky puff pastry turnovers filled with sweet guava paste and cream cheese.

#15

Arroz con Pollo Cubano

Saffron-tinted rice cooked with chicken, peppers, and olives.

#16

Yuca con Mojo

Boiled cassava root topped with a garlicky citrus and olive oil sauce.

#17

Medianoche

A pressed Cuban sandwich on sweet egg bread, filled with ham, roast pork, cheese, and pickles.

#18

Congri

Red beans and rice cooked together with pork, a staple side dish of eastern Cuba.

#19

Ajiaco Cubano

A hearty stew of multiple meats and root vegetables, a Cuban countryside classic.

#20

Bistec de Palomilla

Thin, quickly seared steak marinated in garlic and sour orange, a simple Cuban classic.

#21

Fricase de Pollo

Chicken braised with olives, capers, and raisins in a rich tomato sauce, a Cuban home-cooking classic.

#22

Cuban Tamales

Fresh corn tamales filled with seasoned pork, wrapped in corn husks and boiled.

#23

Arroz Imperial

A layered casserole of shredded chicken, yellow rice, and creamy mayonnaise topping.

#24

Masitas de Puerco

Marinated pork chunks fried until crisp, a beloved Cuban dish flavored with garlic and citrus.

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