Guava's Cuban Cafe Menu
Guava's Cuban Cafe, located in Minneapolis, MN, offers a delightful array of Cuban favorites like Paella Valenciana, Vaca Frita, and Masitas De Puerco. The menu also includes a variety of coffee and tea options, such as the Frio Y Dulce and Cafe Con Leche. For dessert, indulge in the Flan Con Coco or Guava Cheesecake.
Customer reviews highlight the delicious food, cozy ambiance, and friendly staff. One customer even mentioned feeling transported to a tropical place due to the restaurant's style and music. The restaurant offers outdoor seating, vegan and vegetarian options, and even allows dogs. Guava's Cuban Cafe truly provides a unique and authentic Cuban dining experience with its flavorful dishes and welcoming atmosphere. With happy hour specials, a diverse menu, and positive reviews from customers, this cafe is a must-visit for anyone looking for a taste of Cuba in Minneapolis.
Cuban Favorites
Paella Valenciana
Spanish rice cooked in a saffron broth with chicken, chorizo, artichokes, shrimp, mussels & clams. Served with chili oil and lemon aioli.
Vaca Frita
Braised beef seared with mojo onions, moro rice and maduros
Masitas De Puerco
Braised and marinated crispy pork chunks served with rice, beans, and sweet plantains
Chicharron de Pollo
Crispy chicken chunks marinated in mojo with onions and chimichurri served with rice, beans and plantains
Churrasco Steak Frites
Hanger steak served with charred onions, chimichurri & yuca frita
Steak & Shrimp al Ajillo
Seared hanger steak cooked to your liking and topped with shrimp in a creamy garlic aji sauce. Served with rice and sweet plantains.
Frio Y Dulce
Cortadito
Cuban style macchiato with sugar
Cafe Con Leche
Cuban latte made with sweet cuban espresso and steamed milk
Horchata Flat White
Latte with a creamy Rice Horchata Milk topped with cinnamon.
Capuccino
classic cappuccino with steamed milk, foam and espresso
Coffee To Go
House Dark Roast drip coffee
Colada
Cuban espresso with sugar
Hot Tea
Organic selection of teas
Cold Press
Cold press coffee served on the rocks
Tres Leches Latte
latte with tres leches & honey
Frio
Abuelita Hot Chocolate
Creamy Hot Chocolate made with a touch of cinnamon topped with whipped cream
Americano
espresso and hot water
Coffee/Tea
Desserts
Flan Con Coco
Cuban-style custard with caramel topped with coconut preserves
Natilla de Chocolate
Guava Cheesecake
Graham cracker crust topped with guava glaze and served with guava shells
Flan
Cuban style custard with caramel
Arroz Con Leche
House rice pudding served mango preserves & cinnamon
Pastelitos
classic cuban puff pastries
Ensalada Tropical
Chopped iceberg mango,cucumber, radish, onions, tomatoes, avocado,heart of palm & pepitas served with creamy cilantro sauce
Soups & Salads
Small Plates
Tamal Con Lechon
Sweet corn Cuban style tamal topped with lechon and chicharron
Papa Rellena
Potato stuffed with picadillo ground beef stew, served with cilantro aioli
Cuban Sampler
A nice assortment of Cuban snacks masitas, croquetas, chips & dips, tamal con lechn, and papa rellena. Perfect to share or as entre
Medianoche Croquetas
Jamn, pork and swiss croquetes served with mustard dipping sauces and house pickles
Masitas & Chicharron
braised and seared pork belly and crispy pork skins served with a chili guava sauce
Orange Juice
Frescas
Kids Menu
Steak Tips
Hanger steak cubes grilled and served with white rice and 1 kid side
Mini Burger
Plain burger with cheese and 1 kid side
Milk
Fish Fingers
Crispy white fish fingers served with white rice and 1 kid side
Kids Breakfast Sampler Only Served 800am-300pm
1 scramble egg, bacon or sausage w/ fruit cup
French Toast & Fruit Only Served from 800am-300PM
Plain French toast, fruit cup and maple syrup
Kids Chicken A La Plancha
Grilled chicken stripes with white rice and 1 kid side
Arroz con Huevo
white rice bowl topped with two eggs and1 kid side
Cubano
Pulled pork, ham, salami, house pickles, mustard seeds, mayo, Swiss, and Cuban bread. Served with chips or greens. Substitute side for an additional charge
Cuban Burger
Cuban-style burger, two patties cooked with chorizo butter, manchego, shoestring potatoes, and sauted onions served with zesty onion mayo. Served with chips or greens. Substitute side for an additional charge
Pan con Churrasco
Hanger steak cooked with onions and Swiss and topped with zesty mayo, lettuce, tomato, and shoestring potatoes. Served with chips or greens. Substitute side for an additional charge
Pan Con Lechon
Pulled pork, mojo onions, chicharrn, lettuce, tomatoes, and special sauce. Served with chips or greens. Substitute side for an additional charge
Pan Con Chicken
Mojo marinated chicken, mojo onions, chopped lettuce, and tomato with cilantro aioli. Served with chips or greens. Substitute side for an additional charge
Sanguiches
X-Sauces
Jelly/Jam
Cilantro Aoli
Guava Butter
Shrimp Bowl
Jumbo shrimp sauted with coconut or creole sauce and served with white rice and sweet plantains*no beans
Pollo a la Plancha Bowl
Seared chicken thighs topped with mojo onions. Served with rice, beans, and maduros. Substitute side for an extra charge
Picadillo Bowl
Ground beef stew with olives, potatoes, carrots, and raisins. Served with rice, beans, and maduros. Substitute side for an extra charge
Veggie Bowl
Yuca, potatoes, peppers, onions, and collards served with cilantro aioli and topped with avocado. Served with rice, beans, and maduros. Substitute side for an extra charge
Lechon Asado Bowl
Braised pork shoulder marinated in sour orange and finished with mojo onions. Served with rice, beans, and maduros
Ropa Vieja Bowl
Shredded beef cooked in a tomato, peppers, and wine sauce. Served with rice, beans, and maduros. Substitute side for an extra charge
Rice Bowls
Sides
Rice
Steamed white rice pilaf
Maduros
Sweet plantains fried slowly to caramel perfection
Sauted Veggies
Beans
Cuban style tender black beans
Moro Rice
White rice and black beans pilaf with pork cracklings and olive oil
Side Of Guacamole
Sauteed Collard Greens
Collard greens julienned and sauted with garlic and olive oil
Tostones
Twice fried green plantains, crispy exteriors savory and creamy on the inside served with cilantro aioli
Avocado
Yuca Frita
Crispy yuca served with cilantro aioli
Patatas Bravas
Thrice cooked potatoes creamy and crispy perfection served with garlic aioli
Breakfast Sanguich served with breakfast potatoes
Croissant pressed with fried eggs, cheese, guacamole and choice of meat (ham,bacon or sausage) served with breakfast potatoes
Veggie Hash
Yuca, potatoes, peppers, onions & Collards. Served with cilantro aioli and topped with avocado and 2 eggs, served with tostada
Vaca Frita Hash
Braised beef, house potatoes,charred onions, yuca, 2 eggs, cilantro aioli & tostada
French Toast
Cuban bread French toast with guava butter, cream cheese & maple syrup.Add breakfast meat for 3$
Eggs & Toast
Scrambled with topping. 1$ topping:onions,peppers,Swiss,ham,manchego cheese, sausage, bacon, black beans2$ topping:Steak, lechon, avocado
Havana
2 eggs, moro rice, picadillo, avocado & tostada
Steak & Eggs
Hanger steak, 2 eggs, chimichurri, house potatoes & tostada
Miami Breakfast
Choice of breakfast meat, 2 eggs, breakfast potatoes & cuban toast
