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CHRISTMAS WEEK HOLIDAY HOURS - We will be closed Dec 23, 24 & 25th for the Holidays OPEN on Saturday & Sunday Dec 26 & 27 Thank you and Happy Holidays!!

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2020 Update

At this time we are offering Take-Out & Delivery Wednesday thru Sunday 9:00am - 7:30pm. Please see our holiday hours here on our website!

You can order online directly from our website! Or call us at 612-827-8948 to place your order and prepay. Gift cards and t-shirts are also available!

Pick up from our designated pick up window on the (south east corner of our building). We are wearing masks and require that you also wear a mask when picking up your order. 

We are trying to avoid implementing a service charge and your tips for restaurant staff are greatly appreciated! Thank you!

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GIFT SHOP / T-shirts Etc...

Our little gift shop offers a great selection of t-shirts! You can also find our coffee mugs, caps and even bumper stickers. Order them here online to pick up or for delivery. Add it to your food order, or just shop here. #HereForYou

Thanks for shopping with us, we really appreciate your business! Come back and check often to see as we add more t-shirt varieties and other gift goodies.

(Sorry, we're not offering shipping at this time)

Black (No Embargo No Problem) T-shirt
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Black (No Embargo No Problem) T-shirt

Our Victor's logo on the front.
"No Embargo No Problem" on the back.

This is a crew neck, short-sleeved 100% cotton t-shirt by Gildan.
small $18medium $18large $18X-large $18XXL $18

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Charcoal Grey (Off the Hook Cuban Food) T-shirt
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Charcoal Grey (Off the Hook Cuban Food) T-shirt

Our Victor's logo on the front.
"Off the Hook Cuban Food" on the back.

A direct quote from Guy Fieri when he came and cooked with Niki for his show Diner's Dine-Ins and Dives.

This is a crew neck, short-sleeved 100% cotton t-shirt by Gildan.
small $18medium $18large $18X-large $18XXL $18

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Blue (Ski Cuba) t-shirt
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Blue (Ski Cuba) t-shirt

Ski Cuba is on the front of this t-shirt and the back is blank. The color is like a denim blue.

This is a crew neck, short-sleeved 100% cotton t-shirt by Gildan.
small $18medium $18large $18X-large $18XXL $18

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Ladies (Forbidden Food) Tank Top
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Ladies (Forbidden Food) Tank Top

Our logo on the front. 
"Forbidden Food" on the back.

This fetching orange tank top is made of a super soft cotton, so comfy.
small $18medium $18large $18X-large $18XXLarge $18

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Logo Coffee Mug
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Logo Coffee Mug

$12This fine coffee mug pairs perfectly with our House Coffee Blend and you can enjoy them both in the comfort of your own home.

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Red (¿Got Yuca?) T-shirt
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Red (¿Got Yuca?) T-shirt

Our Victor's logo is on the front. 
On the back it says ¿Got Yuca?

This is a crew neck, short-sleeved 100% cotton t-shirt by Gildan.
small $18medium $18large $18X-large $18XXL $18

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Black (Forbidden Food) T-shirt
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Black (Forbidden Food) T-shirt

Our Victor's logo on the front.
"Forbidden Food" on the back.

This is a crew neck, short-sleeved 100% cotton t-shirt by Gildan.
small $18medium $18large $18X-large $18XXL $18

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Black Long-sleeved (¿Got Yuca?) T-shirt
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Black Long-sleeved (¿Got Yuca?) T-shirt

Our logo on the front.
¿Got Yuca? on the back.

This 100% cotton t-shirt is a crew neck, long-sleeved, with gentle ribbing around the wrists.
small $22medium $22large $22X-large $22XXL $22

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Ladies V-neck (Viva Cuba Libre) T-shirt
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Ladies V-neck (Viva Cuba Libre) T-shirt

Our logo on the front.
"Viva Cuba Libre" on the back.

Super soft cotton, slightly fitted and with some stretch. Short-sleeved, this is a customer and staff favorite.
small $20medium (temporarily sold out) $20large $20X-large $20XXL $20

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Black Logo Cap
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Black Logo Cap

$20This is an awesome cap with our logo embroidered on the front. Comfortable and fashionable! 
It's adjustable in the back for sizing. 

Coincidentally, this cap style is called "fidel", ha, go figure!

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Coffee

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12 oz Bag of our Coffee Beans

$14.95Victor's 1959 Cafe custom blend of coffee beans! We proudly serve fair trade coffee. Regular or DeCaf

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Americano

$3.60Espresso with hot water 10 oz

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Cortadito
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Cortadito

$4.25Espresso with a shot of steamed milkMake it a double +$1.25

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Iced Cafe con Leche

$5.25Espresso with steamed milk, the Cuban version of a latté - this one is iced & perfect for a summer day! 
We sweeten our Cuban specialty coffees with house made sugar paste to give you the full Cuban experience.
make it a double +$1.25

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Cold Press

$5.2512 oz

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Cafecito

$3.60Espresso sweetened with our house made sugar paste to give you the full Cuban experience!Make it a Double +$1.25

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Cafe Con Leche

$5.25Espresso with steamed milk, the Cuban version of a latté. We sweeten our Cuban specialty coffees with house made sugar paste to give you the full Cuban experience!Make it a Double +$1.25

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Chocolate Con Leche
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Chocolate Con Leche

$5.25Our hot chocolate Add a shot of espresso +$1.25

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Breakfast Cubano

Cuban Hash
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Cuban Hash

$14Seasoned ground beef simmered in our creole sauce with potatoes, green olives, raisins & capers. Served with 2 eggs, sweet plantains & toast choice

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Eggs Havana
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Eggs Havana

$132 eggs served with our black beans, creole sauce, yuca frita with mojo sauce and toast choice.
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Bistec Criollo
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Bistec Criollo

$16Thinly sliced steak that's been marinated in lime juice and garlic, sautéed with green peppers and onions, topped with 2 eggs, served with yuca frita and toast choice

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Ranchero Cubano
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Ranchero Cubano

$122 corn tortillas with melted cheddar, topped with 2 eggs, black beans and creole sauce!Add rice +$0.50

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Ropa Vieja Breakfast Special

$18Flank steak cooked till it's falling apart, is shredded and simmered in our sherry-spiked creole sauce! Served with 2 eggs, sweet plantains and toast choice.Add Rice +$0.50

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Spanish Omelet
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Spanish Omelet

$123-egg omelet filled with our house potatoes & grilled onions. Topped with creole sauce & served with your toast choice

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Corn Pancake
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Corn Pancake

Medium $5.50Large $6.50

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Dia Y Noche
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Dia Y Noche

$122 eggs with black beans over white rice, served with sweet plantains, creole sauce & toast choice

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Arroz a la Cubana
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Arroz a la Cubana

$142 eggs on top of white rice served with sweet plantains, yuca frita drizzled with our house mojo & creole sauce on the side. Served with toast choice

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Cuban Scrambler
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Cuban Scrambler

$123 eggs scrambled & topped with our black beans. Served with sweet plantains, creole sauce and toast choice

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Basque Scrambler
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Basque Scrambler

$133 eggs scrambled & topped with a creole stew of Spanish chorizo, ham, onions, garlic, green & red peppers with toast choice.

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Sweet Plantain Omelet
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Sweet Plantain Omelet

$123-egg omelet filled with fried sweet plantains. Topped with creole sauce & served with your toast choice.

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Mango Pancake
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Mango Pancake

Fresh diced mango inside a buttermilk pancake and pureed mango on top!Medium $5.50Large $6.50

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Breakfast Americano

Professor Stavrou Special
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Professor Stavrou Special

$102 eggs & our seasoned house potatoes spiced up with grilled onions & a little cayenne pepper. Served with toast choice. A real intellectual.

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Wild Rice Banana Porridge
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Wild Rice Banana Porridge

$9A hearty, healthy bowl of homemade porridge with wild rice, heavy cream with banana & raisins topped with sliced banana. Made to order and with toast choice. Wild rice grown in Aitkin, Minnesota.Add Blueberries +$1.25Add Mango +$1.25

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Buttermilk Pancake

Medium $3.95Large $4.95

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Banana Pancake
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Banana Pancake

Fresh sliced bananas inside a buttermilk pancake!Medium $4.75Large $5.75

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Mrs. Stavrou's Breakfast Sandwich
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Mrs. Stavrou's Breakfast Sandwich

$12.25A pressed sandwich of toasted Cuban bread with 2 eggs scrambled & swiss cheese. Served with a petite tropical salad.2 Slices Applewood Smoked Bacon +$2.95Ham +$3.75Spanish chorizo sausage +$4.25

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Julian's French Toast
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Julian's French Toast

Four slices of our house baked cinnamon bread French toast. Sprinkled with powdered sugar & cinnamon.Half Order $5.25Full Order $10.50

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Blueberry Pancake
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Blueberry Pancake

Scrumptious blueberries inside a buttermilk pancake!Medium $4.50Large $5.50

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Wild Rice Pancake
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Wild Rice Pancake

Wild rice inside a buttermilk pancake!Medium $4.75Large $5.75

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Soup & Salads

Black Bean Veggie Soup
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Black Bean Veggie Soup

Soup's on!! Black beans and chopped veggies (including yuca) in our homemade veggie broth make this hearty, delicious AND it's Vegan & Gluten Free. Our signature soup is so good you'll be back for more... order it hot, OR order it cold to take home and heat up later!8 oz $6.9516 oz (pint) $8.9532 oz (Quart) $14.95

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Ensalada Completa
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Ensalada Completa

$7Side Salad of seasonal greens with avocado, mango, tomato & red onion. Lightly tossed in our mango-garlic vinaigrette

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Ensalada Tropical
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Ensalada Tropical

$14A generous entree sized salad of seasonal greens topped with avocado, mango, tomato, red onion and lightly dressed with our mango-garlic vinaigrette

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Appetizers

Empanadas
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Empanadas

3.50 eachSavory pastries filled with your choice of beef, chicken or cheese

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Yuca Rellenas
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Yuca Rellenas

$7.95Five crispy balls of fried yuca stuffed with cheese! Comes with sourcream/horseradish dipping sauce.

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Cheese Croquetas

$4.25These yummy fritters are stuffed with mozarella cheese and are a real Cuban tradition. Dip them in our house sauce! Order of two.

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Chips & Salsas of the House
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Chips & Salsas of the House

$9Our house chips served w/two dipping sauces made in house: chimichurri sauce & pineapple-mango salsa!xtra pineapple mango salsa 2 oz +$1.75xtra chimichurris sauce 2 oz +$2.25

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Ham Croquetas

$4.95These delicious fritters, stuffed with diced ham, are a real Cuban tradition. Dip them in our house sauce! Order of two.

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Sandwiches

Sandwich Cubano
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Sandwich Cubano

$16Proudly serving our Cuban sandwich! Locally smoked honey ham and slow roasted pulled pork, with Swiss cheese, mustard & pickles, pressed on our delicious Cuban bread. Served with rice and beans or house chips.Add Spanish Chorizo Sausage +$3

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"Love" Cuban Pork BBQ Sandwich
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"Love" Cuban Pork BBQ Sandwich

$14Pulled roasted pork drenched in our own tangy mango-guava BBQ sauce that's made with love and served on toasted Cuban bread. Comes with rice & beans or house chips.Cuban Slaw on Sandwich +$1.95

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Black Bean Burger

$15We make our black bean veggie burger in house from scratch and melt cheddar cheese on top. Served on toasted Cuban bread with sour cream, tomato & seasonal greens. Yum! VAdd Avocado +$2.50

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Pan con Lechon
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Pan con Lechon

$14Juicy pulled pork that's been roasted for hours in lime juice & garlic is topped with our house made Cuban Slaw and served on toasted Cuban bread lightly spread with our horseradish mayo. Served with rice & beans or house chips.

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Platos Principales / Entrees

Ropa Vieja Plate
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Ropa Vieja Plate

$18Flank steak cooked till it's falling apart, is shredded and simmered in our sherry-spiked creole sauce! Served with rice & beans and sweet plantains.

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Picadillo
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Picadillo

$13Sautéed ground beef with red & green peppers, potatoes, Spanish green olives, capers & raisins finished in our creole sauce. Served with rice, black beans & sweet plantains.Yuca Instead of Plantains +$3

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Bistec Encebollado
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Bistec Encebollado

$15Thinly sliced steak with a lime & garlic marinade, grilled with onions & served with rice, black beans & sweet plantains

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Chicken & Spanish Chorizo Paella

$19Generous serving of Saffron rice paella has succulent chicken thigh pieces and savory Spanish Chorizo sausage mixed with veggies, oregano and paprika

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Plato Vegetariano
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Plato Vegetariano

$13White rice, black beans, yuca frita & sweet plantains with creole sauce on the side

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Fricasee de Pollo
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Fricasee de Pollo

$13Cuban chicken stew! These succulent chicken thigh pieces are stewed in our savory, beloved, homemade creole sauce, potato wedges, Spanish green olives & capers. Served with white rice, black beans & sweet plantains

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Lechon Asado
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Lechon Asado

$14Juicy pulled pork, slow roasted for hours in lime juice & garlic, topped with sautéed onions. Served with white rice, black beans and yuca frita.

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Seafood Paella
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Seafood Paella

$22Generous serving of Saffron rice paella with Shrimp, Tilapia, Mussels, Cod & mixed veggies in an oregano fish sauce and paprika medley.

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Sides

Sliced Avocado
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Sliced Avocado

Full $4.95Half $2.95

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Rice & Beans
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Rice & Beans

$4.95

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Platanos Maduros

$6.95Fried sweet plantains

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Side Cuban Toast
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Side Cuban Toast

$2.50

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Black Beans

Our signature Cuban Black Beans served hot for you to eat now OR order it cold to heat up at home!8 oz (half pint) $616 oz (pint) $832 oz (quart) $12

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3 Corn Tortillas

$1.65

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3 Slices Applewood Smoked Bacon

$3.95

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Spanish Chorizo Sausage

$4.95

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Victor's 1959 Tamarillo Hot Sauce

Our signature hot sauce made with South American tree tomatoes and loved by all.2 oz side $1.255 oz bottle $6.9516 oz jar $14

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Creole Sauce

2 oz side $1.2516 oz jar $12

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Mango-Garlic Vinaigrette

2 oz side $1.7516 oz jar $14

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Pineapple-Mango Salsa

2 oz side $1.7516 oz jar $14

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Sliced Mango
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Sliced Mango

$4.954 chunky slices of fresh cut Mango!

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Yuca Frita
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Yuca Frita

Yuca fries with Mojo sauceHalf Order $4.50Full Order $8.25

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Five Tostones

$7.95Green fried plantains w/mojo sauce

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White Rice

$1.95

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Side Papas / House Potatoes

$6Our breakfast potatoes are thinly sliced and cooked on the grill with our house seasoning.

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3 Sausage Links

$3.25

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2 Sausage Patties

$3.25

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Smoked Ham

$3.95

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Tamarillo XX Hot Sauce

Our signature hot sauce even hotter!2 oz $1.255 oz bottle $6.9516 oz jar $14

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Mojo Sauce

2 oz side $1.2516 oz jar $12

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Chimichurri Sauce

2 oz side $2.2516 oz jar $14

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Desserts

Passion Mango Cheesecake
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Passion Mango Cheesecake

$9Layers of creamy smooth passion fruit & mango-infused buttermilk cheesecake topped with tart passion fruit curd. Finished with a shimmering glaze of passion fruit & mango. Need we say more?

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Xango! Chango!
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Xango! Chango!

$8.25Rich, smooth cheesecake with a slightly tangy finish, rolled in a melt-in-your-mouth flaky pastry, tossed in a sugar & cinnamon blend, then served on pureed guava preserves

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Coconut Ice Cream
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Coconut Ice Cream

$6.95This generous scoop of coconut ice cream has yummy pieces of chocolate and almonds in it too! We top it off with some milk chocolate syrup and it's a favorite with our customers!

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Watermelon Sorbet
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Watermelon Sorbet

$6.95Summer in a bowl, this fresh watermelon sorbet comes sprinkled with cinnamon and you're gonna love it! Made by our friends at Sebastian Joe's

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Flan Con Coco Rallado
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Flan Con Coco Rallado

$7.25House-made, traditional flan topped with the sweetest & most delicious coconut preserves you can imagine!!

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Guava & Cream Cheese Empanada
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Guava & Cream Cheese Empanada

$6Double Empanada filled with Guava & Cream Cheese, tossed in cinnamon & sugar, then topped with pureed guava. These are so good, you oughta take some home for breakfast tomorrow too - they'll go great with your morning coffee!

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Mojito Sorbet
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Mojito Sorbet

$6.95Pucker up for this tart, refreshingly light sorbet with lots of lime & traces of mint & rum. A perfect dessert when you think you're too full ... you're not! Made by our friends at Sebastian Joe's

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Cascos De Guayaba Con Queso Crema
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Cascos De Guayaba Con Queso Crema

$7.25Guava shells & cream cheese, served with Cuban crackers. This is THE Cuban dessert! An absolute tradition

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Refrescos / Soft Drinks

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Materva Cuban Soda

$3.75Cuban maté soda

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Mexican Coke Bottle

$2.95

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Coconut Water

$3.9517 oz can of Pure Coconut Water

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Raspberry Lemonade

$3.50

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Bottled Water

$1.2510 oz bottle

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Orange Juice

$3.95

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Cuban Jupina Soda

$3.75Cuban Pineapple Soda

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Tropical Juices

$3.95Mango, Guava or Guanabana!

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Iced Tea

$3.50unsweetened

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San Pellegrino SPARKLING WATER

$2.25individual sized bottle

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Chocolate Con Leche
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Chocolate Con Leche

$5.25Our hot chocolate Add a shot of espresso +$1.25

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Sauces / Salsas by the Jar

Victor's 1959 Tamarillo Hot Sauce
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Victor's 1959 Tamarillo Hot Sauce

Our signature hot sauce made with South American tree tomatoes and loved by all.5 oz Bottle $6.9516 oz Jar $14

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Creole Sauce 16 oz Jar
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Creole Sauce 16 oz Jar

$12A great Cuban sauce that's super versatile. Our signature blend of a traditional Cuban recipe is about as authentic as it gets. Cubans use it with so many different recipes that it's good to always have some on hand! A savory, flavorful tomato-based sauce, not spicy, just full of great flavor makes it perfect for cooking with meats, seafood, eggs, rices, or pastas. The sky's the limit!

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"Love" Cuban BBQ Sauce 16 oz Jar
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"Love" Cuban BBQ Sauce 16 oz Jar

$12Who doesn't love BBQ?? This recipe is only used at Victor's 1959 Café and everyone loves it so much that we just started calling it "love"…. Could you use a little love in your life? Throw some of this on the BBQ or serve it with pulled pork, chicken, steak, seafood… you just can't go wrong! Careful though, while it's not on fire, it does have a little kick. We're sharing the love!

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Pineapple Mango Salsa 16 oz Jar

$14

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Victor's 1959 XX Tamarillo Hot Sauce

Our signature hot sauce even hotter!5 oz bottle $6.9516 oz jar $14

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Mojo Sauce 16 oz Jar
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Mojo Sauce 16 oz Jar

$12This is a very traditional Cuban sauce. The beauty is… you can use it for traditional Cuban dishes like a marinade for roasted pork, OR, try it with steaks or chicken for a citrusy, garlicky delight. Use it on the grill with seafood! It will brighten any rice or pasta dish and will even delight your senses on a salad!

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Mango-Garlic Vinaigrette 16 oz Jar

$14Our signature salad dressing is our very own recipe. Go crazy, make yourself any type of salad using the simplest to the most exotic ingredients you can think of. This dressing will be the finishing touch that will rock your world! It's so good, you might want to marinate some chicken or seafood in this too (we happen to know it's great with Salmon). V, VG, GF

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Chimichurri Sauce 16 oz Jar

$14

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Beer

Local & Imported Beers

Local Beer
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Local Beer

Single $5.504 Pack $16

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Imported Beer
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Imported Beer

Single $56 Pack $16

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Wine

Tropical Mimosa Kit
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Tropical Mimosa Kit

$21.95One bottle of Champagne with your choice of Mango or Guava juice! Should yield you about 5 mimosas!Mango Guava Guanabana

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Viognier, Bottle / White

$15Cline, Viognier, California

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Field Blend Bottle / Red

$15Raymond R Collection, unique blend of 5 varietals, California

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Rosé de Pacs Bottle / Rosé

$15Pares Balta, rosé blend of Garnacha, Syrah & Cabernet Sauvignon, Spain

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Champagne Bottle

$18Yellow Tail from Australia

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House Wine Bottle / Red, White, or Rosé

$15Protocolo, Tempranillo, Spain

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Carmenere Bottle / Red

$15Viu Manent Reserva, Carmenere, Chile

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Rosé of Malbec Bottle / Rosé

$15Crios, Rosé of Malbec, Argentina

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Prosecco Bottle
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Prosecco Bottle

$18IL FOLLO, PINK Prosecco, Italy

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