Havana Central Menu
Introducing Havana Central, a vibrant Cuban-Latin American restaurant in the heart of New York City. With a lively atmosphere reminiscent of the streets of Cuba, this restaurant offers a range of culinary delights and entertainment options. Customers rave about the flavorful dishes, such as the chicken soup and passion fruit Batido, as well as the iconic skirt steak with chimichurri sauce. The menu features vegan and limited vegetarian options, ensuring there is something for everyone to enjoy. Guests can savor the authentic flavors of Cuban cuisine while enjoying live music and happy hour specials on select nights. Whether you're looking for a casual dinner or a celebration with friends and family, Havana Central is the perfect spot to experience the taste and ambiance of Latin America in the heart of NYC.
Soups, Salads & Sandwiches
Asopao De Pollo
A classic hearty Cuban chicken soup with white rice, yuca & garden vegetables.
Ensalada De La Casa
Mixed greens, tomatoes, red onion & Cuban croutons, tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette.
Ensalada De Aguacate
Avocado over mixed greens, tomatoes, Spanish olives & red onion, tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette.
Ensalada De Pollo A La Parrilla
Grilled chicken breast over mixed greens, avocado, tomatoes, red onion, black beans & corn, tossed in our signature citrus coconut vinaigrette.
Ensalada De Salmón En Salsa De Mango
Grilled salmon with a sweet mango glaze & salsa over mixed greens, tomatoes, Spanish olives & red onion, tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette.
The Frita Burger
A thick handmade patty of ground beef & spicy chorizo, grilled & smothered with a -cheese blend. Topped with lettuce, pickles, tomato-mayo sauce & piled HIGH with fried potato sticks.
Sándwich Cubano Clásico
Slow-roasted pork, smoked ham, Swiss cheese, pickles & mustard, pressed on Cuban bread.
Sándwich De Pollo Extraordinario
Grilled chicken breast, Swiss cheese, roasted red peppers, lettuce, tomato & savory mayo.
Mazorca Estilo Havana - Havana Street Corn
Zesty corn-on-the-cob dusted with Latin cheeses & Cuban spices
Asopao De Pollo
A classic hearty Cuban chicken soup with white rice, yuca & garden vegetables
Ensalada De La Casa
Havana House Salad Mixed greens, tomatoes, and red onion tossed in balsamic vinaigrette. (no croutons)
Ensalada De Aguacate
Avocado over mixed greens, tomatoes, Spanish olives & red onion, tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette
Ensalada De Pollo A La Parrilla
Grilled chicken breast over mixed greens, avocado, tomatoes, red onion, black beans & corn, citrus coconut vinaigrette
Ensalada De Salmón En Salsa De Mango
Grilled salmon with a sweet mango glaze & salsa, mixed greens, tomatoes, Spanish olives & red onion, tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette
Arroz Con Pollo
A classic Cuban dish of pulled chicken thigh tossed in yellow saffron rice with peas, onions & pimentos
Pernil Asado
Succulent slow-roasted pork topped with pickled onions & lime
Salmón Glaseado En Salsa De Mango
Grilled Atlantic salmon finished with mango glaze & mango salsita
Ropa Vieja
The classic Cuban dish! Braised shredded beef with pepper & onions
Churrasco A La Parrilla
Center-cut skirt steak, grilled to order. Served with mango salsita & chimichurri sauce (no fried onions)
Arroz Con Camarones
Shrimp in savory saffron rice with peas, onions & pimentos
Pimientos Rellenos
Bell peppers stuffed with white rice, chickpeas, seasonal vegetables & topped with melted manchego cheese. Served with garlic kale (no tostones)
Kale Al Ajillo - Garlic Kale
Rice
Broccoli Al Ajillo - Garlic Broccoli
Black Beans
Flan
The classic rich vanilla bean custard dessert with caramel topping
Gluten Sensitive
Appetizers
Cuban Appetizer Sampler
Empanadas (), chicharrones de pollo, masitas, maduros & tostones. Served with chimichurri.
Empanada Sampler
Our famous yuca pockets filled with your choice of: beef picadillo, -cheese (v), chicken sofrito, ropa vieja (+), and shrimp sofrito.
Caribbean Wings
Jerk spiced chicken wings served with blue cheese.
Calamares Fritos
Tender calamari dusted in seasoned flour and fried till crisp. Served with sweet tomato sauce.
Masitas De Cerdo
Deep fried marinated pieces of pork, with cebollitas, tostones & chimichurri.
Chicharrones De Pollo
A bucket of fried chicken thigh pieces (on-the-bone), tossed in our garlic mojo & lime, served with Havana Central's guava-bbq sauce and our special hot sauce.
Tortillas Y Guac Caseros
Avocado mixed with diced tomato, onion and cilantro. Served with our homemade yellow-corn tortilla chips.
Maiz Estilo Havana
Zesty corn-on-the-cob dusted with Latin cheeses & Cuban spice.
Ropa Vieja
The classic Cuban dish! Braised shredded beef with peppers & onions
Pernil Asado
Succulent slow-roasted pork topped with pickled onions. Our Chef’s mother’s recipe.
Vaca Frita
Marinated steak sautéed until crispy with lime, cubanelle peppers, garlic & onions. Served with cilantro rice & a fried egg (al Caballo)
Pollo Al Ajillo
Chicken breasts sautéed with garlic, fresh parsley, olive oil & white wine
Arroz Con Pollo
Boneless chicken thighs cooked in savory saffron rice with onion and peas. Served with sweet plantains & a chicharrón de pollo (Cuban fried chicken) on top.
Costillas Glaseadas Con Salsa De Guayaba
A half-rack of our sweet & tangy guava-glazed St. Louis-style ribs served with mango salsita on top.
Arroz Con Camarones
Shrimp in savory saffron rice with peas, onions & pimentos
Churrasco A La Parrilla
Grilled center cut skirt-steak, served with crispy onions, mango salsita, & chimichurri sauce
Salmón Glaseado En Salsa De Mango
Grilled Atlantic salmon finished with mango glaze & salsita
Camarones Al Ajillo
Sautéed in garlic, fresh parsley, olive oil, and white wine
Pimentos Rellenos
Bell peppers stuffed with rice, chickpeas & vegetables, topped with melted Manchego cheese
Mar Y Tierra
Grilled skirt steak, served with chimichurri & shrimp in garlic sauce.
Salmón Y Camarones
Grilled salmon & shrimp in a savory garlic sauce, served with tostones.
Costillas Y Alitas
Four Guava Glazed Ribs with mango salsita & four Caribbean Chicken Wings.
Trio De Amantes Del Cerdo
A feast of our most popular pork dishes! A tower of Masitas, Pernil & Guava Ribs.
Tour Of Havana
Three of our most popular dishes! A tower of Pernil, Ropa Vieja & Chicharrones de Pollo.
Bandeja Vegetariana
Stuffed Pepper (), Havana Street Corn, Garlic Broccoli, Maduros & Tostones with chimichurri.
Moro
Cuban black beans, rice, bacon & herbs.
Maduros
Sweet plantains
Tostones
Fried green plantains
Batata Fritas
Sweet potato fries
Papas Fritas
French fries
Brócoli Al Ajillo
Garlic broccoli
Col Rizada Al Ajillo
Garlic kale
Yuca Majada
Mashed Yuca
Entrees & Sides
Dessert & Coffee
(Special) Dulce De Leche Churro Bites
Golden, bite-sized, dulce de leche filled churros, fried crispy and dusted with cinnamon sugar. Served with dulce de leche dipping sauce for creamy sweetness. A delightful treat for any sweet tooth!
Flan
Classic, rich, vanilla bean custard dessert with caramel topping
Tres Leches Cake
Three types of milk are infused in a smooth and creamy sponge cake
Churros
Traditional Latin donut sticks served with dulce de leche & chocolate dipping sauces
Affogato
Vanilla ice cream with a shot of espresso
Trio De Postres
A tower of our favorite desserts: Flan, Churros & Tres Leches
Café Con Leche
Double shot of espresso with steamed milk
Cortadito
Espresso with a shot of steamed milk
Café Cubano
Strong espresso and a thick sugar foam
Espresso (Single)
Classic shot of espresso
Espresso (Double)
Two classic shots of espresso
Red Eye
Fresh-brewed coffee with a shot of espresso
Cappuccino
Espresso and frothed milk
Café Mocha
Espresso, steamed milk and chocolate
Fresh Brewed Coffee
Dark roast, freshly brewed
Classic Hot Chocolate
Chocolate and steamed milk
Classic Iced Coffee
Cold brew with milk
Frozen Café Con Leche
Cold brew blended with whipped cream, chocolate syrup & milk
Ultimate Mojito
Made with BACARDÍ Añejo Cuatro. A blend of rums aged for a minimum of four years under the Caribbean sun, BACARDÍ Añejo Cuatro has a unique taste and a soft, golden color.
Amazing Margarita
Cazadores Tequila, Triple Sec, lime & agave
Signature Red Sangria
Cabernet Sauvignon, Grand Marnier & D'Usse VSOP Cognac.
White Sangria
Sauvignon Blanc, Grand Marnier & D'Usse VSOP Cognac
Rum Flight Cocktail
Blue Havana, Painkiller, Rum Punch & Cuba Libre
Espresso Martini
Vodka, Cazadores Coffee Liqueur & espresso
Havana Hurricane
Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, White Rum & tropical juices
Caipirinha
Leblon Cachaca, fresh lime & sugar
El Gran Borracho
oz rum punch with types of rum (Captain Morgan Spiced, Captain Morgan Coconut, Bacardi Black & Gosling's ), tropical juices & fresh fruit
Bulldog Margarita
oz Cazadores Tequila margarita topped with a mini Corona
Passion Fruit Margarita
Patron Silver, triple sec, OJ, agave & passion fruit. Served with a tajin rim and dried limes.
Batidos
A blended Latin "smoothie" made with water or milk (+), tropical fruit & ice.
Fresh Muddled Lemonade
Made fresh to order
Latin Sodas
Materva, Jupina & Iron beer(+)
Classic Mojito, Classic Margarita & Red Sangria
House Wines
All Beers
Well Drinks
Tropical Swing
Jack Daniels, Pineapple, Lemon, Agave
Jack & Coke
Jack Daniels & choice of soda
Tropical Drinks
Monthly Specials
Three Sisters Empanada (V)
Corn, squash, black beans, jalapeno & cheese.
Caldo Gallego
A hearty seasonal soup with beans, ham, chorizo, potatoes, yuca, carrots & kale. Served with pressed Cuban bread.
Pollo De Juventina
Breaded chicken stuffed with spinach & Manchego, with a light cheese sauce & sautéed veggies.
Dulce De Leche Churros Bites
Golden, bite-sized, dulce de leche-filled churros, fried crispy and dusted with cinnamon sugar. Served with dulce de leche dipping sauce for creamy sweetness.
Pomegranate Luv Punch
A seasonal rum punch with BACARDÍ Añejo Cuatro, featuring pomegranate, blackberry, cranberry and passion fruit. A little sweet, a little tart, a lot of luv!
Cranberry Mojito
Adding a touch of Autumn to our trusty Mojito, this one features Havana Club Rum, muddled fresh cranberries with lime and sugar, topped with a splash of cranberry juice & soda.
Cranberry Sangria
A complex sangria made of Cabernet Sauvignon, D'USSÉ VSOP Cognac, Grand Marnier, organic agave, cranberry, orange & cinnamon.
Empanadas
Choose : Beef Picadillo, -Cheese (v), Chicken Sofrito, Ropa Vieja, Shrimp Sofrito
Caribbean Chicken Wings
Jerk spiced chicken wings, served with blue cheese
Avocado Salad
Avocado over mixed greens, tomatoes, Spanish olives & red onion, with balsamic vinaigrette
Asopao De Pollo
A classic hearty Cuban chicken soup with white rice & garden vegetables
Herb Roasted Turkey Breast
Pernil - Roast Pork
Ropa Vieja - Braised Beef
Broccoli Al Ajillo
Kale Al Ajillo
Havana Street Corn
Rice & Beans
Pumpkin Flan
Thanksgiving Prix Fixe
$ Pre Theater Menu
Happy Hour Drink
Choose (): Classic Mojito, Classic Margarita, Red Sangria, House Wine, Well Drinks or Beer
Empanada Sampler
Choose : Beef, -cheese (V), chicken, shrimp or ropa vieja (+)
Chips & Guac
Homemade with fresh avocado, tomato, onion & cilantro. Served with yellow tortilla chips.
Masitas
Crispy, marinated, deep fried pieces of pork topped with cebollitas (pickled red onions) . Served with tostones and chimichurri.
Chicharrones De Pollo
Fried chicken thigh pieces (on-the-bone), tossed in garlic mojo & lime, served with guava-bbq sauce and our special hot sauce.
Avocado Salad (V/Vg)
Avocado over mixed greens with tomatoes, Spanish olives, red onion & balsamic vinaigrette.
Ropa Vieja (Braised Beef)
Braised shredded beef, peppers & onions.
Churrasco (Skirt Steak) (+$)
Grilled center-cut skirt-steak, served with crispy onions, mango salsita & chimichurri sauce.
Pernil (Roast Pork)
Grilled center-cut skirt-steak, served with crispy onions, mango salsita & chimichurri sauce.
Mango Glazed Salmon
Grilled Atlantic salmon with sweet mango glaze & mango salsita.
Pollo Al Ajillo (Garlic Chicken)
Chicken breasts sautéed in garlic, fresh parsley, olive oil & white wine.
Stuffed Peppers (V)
Bell peppers stuffed with rice, chickpeas & vegetables, topped with melted Manchego cheese.
Flan (V)
Classic, rich, vanilla bean custard dessert with caramel topping
Churros (V)
Traditional Latin donut sticks served with dulce de leche & chocolate dipping sauces.
