Cafe Piquet

Cuban Appetizer Samplers

No Substitutions. See "Appetizers" for translation

• SmallUS$12.25

  2 Croquetas, 1 Tamal, 2 Empanadas, 1 Papa Rellena

• LargeUS$24.75

  4 Croquetas, 2 Tamales, 2 Empanadas, 2 Papas Rellenas, Mariquitas

Aperitivos - Appetizers

• Croquetas de Jamón (4)US$4.65

  Ham croquettes

• Empanadas de Carne (2)US$4.65

  Beef Turnover Pie

• Tamal CubanoUS$3.50

  Tamale

• Calamares FritosUS$8.99

  Fried Calamari

• Calamari SalteadosUS$7.99

  Sautéed calamari, tossed in olive oil, garlic and red chile pepper

• Papas Rellenas (2)US$3.99

  Stuffed Potatoes

• MariquitasUS$6.99

  Plantain Chips topped with garlic sauce

• TostonesUS$4.50

  Fried Green Plantains with garlic Sauce

• Yuca Frita con MojoUS$4.50

  Fried Yucca topped with garlic sauce

• Yuca con MojoUS$3.85

  Boiled Yucca topped with garlic sauce

• Fufu de Plátano

  Mashed green and ripe plantains and pork with garlic sauce

  • SmallUS$4.50
  • LargeUS$8.99

Sopas - Soups

Pequeña (Small) - $2.99, Grande (Large) - $3.99

• Sopa de Pollo / Chicken Soup

  con papas, zanahorias, calabaza [With potatoes, carrots, squash]

• Sopa del Día / Soup of the Day

  Plátano, fabada, garbanzo, chicharo, lenteja, frijol colorado - Cambia a diario [Plantain, white bean, chick pea, split pea, lentil, red bean - Changes Daily]

Sandwiches

Chicharritas - Add chicharritas - $1.99

• El Cubano / Cuban SandwichUS$7.99

  Queso suizo, jamón, pierna [Swiss cheese, ham, pork, mustard optional]

• Media NocheUS$8.50

  Pan semi-dulce, pernil, jamón, queso suizo, mostaza, pepinillo [Semi-sweet bread, pork, ham, swiss cheese, mustard, pickles]

• Pan con Bistec / Steak SandwichUS$8.75

  Bistec a la plancha, cebolla, papitas [Steak, grilled onions, potato sticks]

• La Pechugona / Grilled Chicken Breast SandwichUS$8.25

  Pechuga a la plancha, cebolla, tomate, lechuga, mayonesa [Onions, tomatoes, lettuce, mayonnaise]

• Pan con Lechón / Roast Pork SandwichUS$7.25

  con mojo [with garlic sauce]

• Pan con Croquetas / Croquette SandwichUS$7.50

  Croquetas, queso suizo [Croquettes, swiss cheese]

• Sandwich de Policía (Masitas, Maduros)US$8.25

  Pork Chunks and Ripe Plantains sandwich

• Policia DeluxeUS$9.75

  pork, plantains, avocado, chicharron, onion

• Sandwich Vegetariano / Vegetarian SandwichUS$5.99

  Queso suizo, lechuga, tomate, aceite de oliva, mayonesa [Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, olive oil, mayonnaise]

Ensaladas / Salads

Aderezos - Dressings: Olive oil and Red Wine Vinegar, Ranch, Jalapeno Ranch, Thousand Island, Italian, Balsamic Vinegar

• Ensalada Mixta / Mixed SaladUS$7.99

  lechuga, pepino, tomate, aguacate, cebollo [Green leaf lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, sliced avocados, onions]

• Ensalada Pequeña / Small SaladUS$3.75

  de lechuga, tomate, cebolla [Lettuce, tomatoes, onions]

• Ensalada de Aguacate (Aguacate y Cebolla)US$5.25

  Por temporada [Avocado and Onion Salad - Seasonal]

• Ensalada de Nelly / Nelly's SaladUS$8.25

  lechuga, tomate, cebolla, cilantro, ajo, manzana, linaza, aguacate (por temporada), aceite de oliva, jugo de lima fresco [lettuce, tomatoes, onions, coriander, crushed garlic, apples, flaxseed, avocado (seasonal), olive oil, fresh lime juice]

Entrée Samplers

Served with white rice and black beans, or with Congri (mixed white rice, black beans, ham bits) plus two sides. See "House Specialties" for entree translations

• Carnaval CubanoUS$17.99

  Ropa Vieja, Masitas, Boliche

• La RumbaUS$17.99

  Vaca Frita, Pernil Asado con Mojo, Picadillo

• Vegetarian PlatterUS$11.99

  Yucca with garlic, white rice, black beans, maduros, small side salad

Especialidades de La Casa / House Specialties

House specialties below are served with a choice of white rice, black beans plus one side; or Congri (mixed white rice, black beans ham bits) plus one side

Sides

• Platanos Maduros

• Tostones

• Yuca con Mojo

• Yuca Frita

• Salad

• French Fries

• Seasonal Vegetables

• Sweet Potato Fries

Puerco / Pork

• Chuleta Frita

  Pork chop fried to perfection

  • (1)US$11.75
  • (2)US$15.50

• Chuleta Empanizada

  Fried, breaded pork chop

  • (1)US$12.75
  • (2)US$16.50

• MasitasUS$13.50

  Juicy pork chunks fried to perfection

• PernilUS$12.25

  Oven-roasted pork topped with our specialty garlic sauce

Carne de Res / Beef

• Bistec EmpanizadoUS$17.75

  Thinly cut, fried and breaded top sirloin steak

• PalomillaUS$16.75

  Thinly cut, grilled top sirloin steak topped with grilled onions

• Ropa ViejaUS$13.99

  Shredded beef slow-cooked in tomato and wine sauce

• Vaca FritaUS$12.50

  Shredded beef with onions and garlic sauce

• PicadilloUS$10.99

  Cuban ground beef, with onions, pimiento, potatoes, slow-cooked in wine sauce

• BolicheUS$10.99

  Eye of round roast stuffed with sausage and smothered in a sautéed onion sauce

• Higado a La ItalianaUS$10.99

  Beef liver sautéed with green bell peppers and onions

Mariscos / Seafood

• Pargo Entero Frito

  Whole Fried Red Snapper

  • Priced Daily

• Camarónes EnchiladosUS$17.50

  Shrimp Creole

• Camarónes al AjilloUS$16.25

  Shrimp sautéed in garlic sauce

• Enchilado de CalamaresUS$16.99

  Calamari creole

• Filete de Pargo Empanizado

  Breaded, fried red snapper filet

  • Priced Daily

• Filete de Pargo a La Plancha

  Grilled red snapper fillet; Salsa Criolla - Add creole sauce (Picante / Spicy) - $2.50

  • Priced Daily

• Filete CardenalUS$14.99

  Pangasius fillet stuffed with smoked ham and cheese, breaded, fried, and topped with cream sauce with sautéed onions

Pollo / Chicken

• Pollo a La PlanchaUS$12.25

  Grilled chicken breast topped with grilled onions

• Pechuga EmpanizadaUS$13.25

  Fried, breaded chicken breast

• Pollo "Lite"US$12.25

  Grilled chicken breast, lightly seasoned

A La Carta / A La Carte

• Arroz Blanco

  White rice

  • SmallUS$1.25
  • LargeUS$2.50

• Moros / CongriUS$3.75

  Mixed black beans / rice, includes ham bits

• Frijoles Negros

  Black beans

  • CupUS$1.50
  • SmallUS$2.50

• Yuca con MojoUS$3.85

  Boiled yucca with garlic sauce

• Papas FritasUS$2.75

  French fries

• Platanos MadurosUS$3.85

  Fried ripe platains

• MojoUS$1.00

  Garlic sauce

• Huevo Frito

  Fried egg

  • (1)US$1.40

• Huevos Fritos / Fried eggs

  con Arroz Blanc y Maduros [with white rice and plantains]

  • (2)US$7.50