Guantanamera Menu (2025 Update)
Introducing the menu at Guantanamera, a vibrant Cuban restaurant in New York City, offering a unique dining experience. From traditional dishes like Sopa de Frijoles and Sopa de Pollo to indulgent appetizers like Calamares Fritos and Empanadas, the menu is diverse and flavorful. Customers rave about the friendly service, live entertainment, and strong cocktails, making it a must-visit for a fun night out. The ambiance is lively, with dancing, singing, and overall joy filling the room. The Chorizo Salteado and Vaca Frita are highly recommended for their bold flavors and generous portions. If you're looking for an authentic Cuban meal with a side of entertainment, Guantanamera is the place to be.
Mother's Day Special
Soda
Bottled Water
Papas Rellena
Stuffed potatoes with picadillo or cheese.
Calamares al Ajillo
Grilled calamari with garlic.
Calamares Fritos
Fried calamari served with chipotle-mayo sauce.
Pinchos
Marinated skewers of beef and chicken.
Empanadas
2 turnovers filled with picadillo or chicken fricassee.
Chorizo Salteado
Sauteed Spanish sausage with plantain chips.
Camarones al Ajillo Appetizer
Sauteed shrimp, white wine, garlic sauce.
Mejillones al Vino
Mussels sauteed in white wine with red or white sauce.
Ceviche Mixto
Fresh mixed seafood marinated in lime juice and served with plantain chips.
Yuquita Frita
Fried cassava with cilantro sauce.
Yuca Rellena
Stuffed cassava with picadillo
Croquetas de pollo o jamon
chicken or ham croquetas
Ceviche
shrimp, scallops & squid marinated in a fresh lime juice
Bebidas (Soda & Water)
Appetizers
Sopa de Frijoles
Black bean soup.
Sopa de Pollo
Chicken soup with a slice of avocado.
Ensalada de la Casa
Tossed mixed green salad with tomatoes, onions, avocado and balsamic vinaigrette.
Ensalada de Pina y Aguacate
Avocado and pineapple in a mango vinaigrette on a bed of mixed greens.
Ensalada la Palma Real
Shaved artichokes with avocado and Parmesan cheese on a bed of mixed greens with lemon vinaigrette.
Ensalada Pollo a la Plancha
Grilled chicken breast on a bed of mixed greens with tomatoes, olives, onions and balsamic vinaigrette.
Ensalada de Camarones
Sauteed shrimp with mixed greens, oranges, pineapple and mango dressing.
Soups
Salads
Cubano Sandwich
Classic pressed Cuban sandwich of roasted pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles and mustard.
De Pernil Sandwich
Roast pork sandwich with lettuce, mayo and tomato.
Pan con Bistec Sandwich
Sauteed beef with onions, mayo, tomato and lettuce.
Bocadito de Pollo Sandwich
Grilled marinated chicken breast.
Arroz con Pollo Criollo
Yellow rice with shredded chicken, mixed peppers, carrots, peas and corn.
Pollo Empanizado
breaded chicken breast served with rice or salad
Pollo Aljibe
Boneless chicken breast marinated in citrus sauce and topped with mix greens, avocado, tomatoes and lemon dressing.
Pollo Guajira
Chicken stuffed with sweet plantain and mozzarella cheese in a light tomato sauce with peppers, onions, mushrooms and zucchini served with white rice and black beans
Pollo Guantanamera
Half boneless chicken marinated in a garlic-infused Cuban sauce. Served with your choice of tostones or rice.
Pollo Al Ajillo
pan seared chicken breast in a white wine garlic sauce
Sandwiches
Chicken
Ropa Vieja
Shredded skirt steak braised in tomato sauce with onions and peppers.
Picadillo a la Habanera
Ground beef, peppers, onions, olives, raisins, avocado, sunnyside egg.
Lechon Asado
Suckling pig with cassava in garlic sauce. Served with congri.
Rabo Encendido
Tender chunks of oxtail-braised in a red wine sauce.
Bistec de Palomilla
Traditional Cuban steak (very thin) with sauteed onions.
Bisteson
Grilled sirloin steak with sauteed onions.
Vaca Frita
Pan-seared shredded skirt steak with fresh mojo, onions and lime.
Masitas de Puerco
Chunks of pork seasoned in a cumin-scented marinade. Pork is fried to a crisp golden brown and served with congri.
Chuletas de Puerco
Abodo-seasoned pork chops in a mustard cream sauce with a touch of tomato. Served with congri.
Churrasco con Chimichurri
Grilled skirt steak with chimichurri sauce.
Bistec en salsa de hongos
Grilled sirloin steak , mushrooms cream sauce
Camarones Enchilados
Shrimp in a Creole sauce.
Corvina al Estilo Hemingway
Pan-seared white sea bass on a bed of lima beans, peppers and clams in a light red sauce.
Salmon Bayamo
Steak salmon sauteed in white wine with onions, peppers, capers, olives and tomato sauce.
Arroz con Camarones
Yellow rice with shrimp and vegetables.
Tilapia al Limon
Sauteed filet of tilapia topped with garlic, white wine, and lemon sauce.
Camarones al Ajillo
Sauteed shrimp, white wine, garlic.
Meats
Fish and Seafood
Paella Marinera
Spanish rice cooked with mussels, clams, calamari, bay scallops, shrimp and fish.
Paella Vegetariana
Spanish rice with assorted mixed vegetables.
Tostones con Mojo
Fried green plantains.
Maduros
Fried sweet plantain.
Yuca con Mojo
Boiled cassava topped with garlic sauce.
Arroz
White or yellow rice.
Congri
Black beans mixed with white rice.
Frijoles Negros
Black beans.
Papas Fritas
French fries.
Espinaca Salteada
Sauteed spinach, garlic butter, white wine.
Vegetales Mixtos
Sauteed green beans, peppers, onions, carrots, green peas, zuchinni, mushrooms.
Paellas
Side Dishes
Flan de Leche
Traditional Cuban caramel custard.
Pudin de Banana
Banana and guava bread pudding.
Tres Leches
Sponge cake soaked in 3 milks.
Torrejas
Traditional Cuban dessert.
MOJITO
Rum, mint, lime, sugar
SANGRIA
MARGARITA FRAPPE
Frozen margarita
PINA COLADA
CAIPIRINHA
Cachaca, muddled lime, sugar
GUANTANAMERA MULE
Bacardi black, ginger beer, lime juice
BUENAVISTA
White, dark, & spiced rum, pineapple, orange & cranberry juice
FLOR CUBANA
Raspberry vodka, orange liquor, fresh mint
HAVANA VIEJA
Chamomile infused rum, passion fruit juice, agave nectar
JALAPEO MARGARITA
Tequila, orange liquor, lime juice