CUBA CAFE – Spanish
On the corner of Eleventh and Collins in South Beach, Cuba Cafe works the whole day from one counter. Mornings run on Cuban coffee, fresh juices, detox shots, and acai and pitaya bowls. Lunch turns to hot bowls built on white or moro rice: lechon with sweet plantain and pico de gallo, ropa vieja over black beans, carne con papas, barbecue pork ribs, a salmon bowl. The pressed sandwich list holds a straightforward Cubano, the Cubano Deluxe with roast pork and cappy ham, pan con bistec, and chorizo serrano with manchego. A flat-price plate section repeats the same mains cheaper.
1100 Collins AVE STE Cu5, Miami Beach, FL, 33139 +1-786-527-0460 https://cubalibremiami.com/0Cuisine: Spanish
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at CUBA CAFE
Dairy-Free at CUBA CAFE
CUBA CAFE in Miami Beach has 12 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cuban Salad, Grilled Octopus and Havana Style Ground Beef. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at CUBA CAFE
CUBA CAFE in Miami Beach has 9 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cuban Salad, Grilled Octopus and Havana Style Ground Beef. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at CUBA CAFE
CUBA CAFE in Miami Beach has 20 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fettuccine Alfredo, Cuban Salad and Grilled Octopus. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at CUBA CAFE
CUBA CAFE in Miami Beach has 13 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grilled Octopus, Tomahawk (42 oz to Share) and Grilled Salmon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at CUBA CAFE
CUBA CAFE in Miami Beach has 4 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grilled Octopus, Fried Snapper and Garlic Shrimp. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at CUBA CAFE
CUBA CAFE in Miami Beach has 5 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grilled Octopus, Lamb Chops and Fried Snapper. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at CUBA CAFE
CUBA CAFE in Miami Beach has 3 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grilled Octopus, Fried Snapper and Grilled Chicken Breast. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at CUBA CAFE
CUBA CAFE in Miami Beach has 5 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cuban Salad, White Rice and Black Beans. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at CUBA CAFE
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Stuffed Plantain Cups | 1.6 g | 76.3 g |
| Seafood Creole | 53.1 g | 61.4 g |
| Vegetarian Paella | 128.2 g | 42.4 g |
| Tomahawk (42 oz to Share) | 0 g | 37.2 g |
| Havana Style Ground Beef | 0 g | 32.1 g |
| Cuban Salad | 106.3 g | 29.1 g |
| Classic Cheeseburger | 96.6 g | 25.9 g |
| Garlic Shrimp | 0.2 g | 24 g |
| Grilled Salmon | 0 g | 23.6 g |
| Roasted Pork Sandwich | 43.8 g | 23.6 g |
| Grilled Octopus | 0.1 g | 21 g |
| Skirt Steak | 0 g | 19.6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Tapas / Appetizers
- Ham Croquettes - $12: Golden, crispy Cuban ham croquettes with a creamy center Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cuban Empanadas - $15: Handmade empanadas filled with tender shredded beef or savory chicken sofrito, wrapped in flaky pastry Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Octopus - $18: Char-grilled octopus finished with citrus mojo and a delicate smoky touch Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Calamari - $16: Lightly fried calamari, crisp and tender, served with house citrus aioli Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Shrimp - $18: Shrimp sautéed in fragrant garlic, olive oil and white wine Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cuban Ceviche - $19: Fresh catch marinated in bright lime juice with cilantro and red onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cuban Mojo Wings - $16: Crispy wings glazed in bold garlic-citrus mojo Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Stuffed Plantain Cups - $16: Crispy green plantain cups filled with shrimp or slow-braised ropa vieja Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC
Paellas
- Vegetarian Paella - $32: Saffron rice infused with seasonal vegetables, roasted peppers and fresh herbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Seafood Paella - $42: Saffron rice simmered in rich seafood broth with shrimp, mussels and calamari Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Havana Paella (To Share) - $95: Golden saffron rice crowned with whole lobster, garlic, white wine and fresh herbs Available at: dinner, lunch
Cuban Specialties
- Ropa Vieja - $38: Slow-braised shredded beef in rich criollo tomato sauce, served with white rice, black beans and sweet plantains Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Shredded Beef - $36: Crispy shredded flank steak marinated in lime and garlic Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Creole - $42: Shrimp, calamari and lobster simmered in a vibrant Cuban creole sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Breast - $28: Juicy grilled chicken breast finished with citrus mojo Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Havana Style Ground Beef - $30: Classic Cuban ground beef sautéed with olives, raisins and capers Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
From the Sea
- Jumbo Prawns - $42: Grilled jumbo prawns finished with fresh lemon butter Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Snapper - $40: Whole fried snapper, marinated Cuban-style Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Salmon - $32: Grilled salmon glazed with mango-mojo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
From the Land
- Tomahawk (42 oz to Share) - $139: Prime bone-in ribeye, expertly grilled Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner
- Ribeye (14 oz) - $49: Premium ribeye steak cooked to your preference Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Skirt Steak - $38: Grilled skirt steak served with chimichurri and black beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Chops - $48: Tender lamb chops grilled with garlic and fresh herbs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Cuban Sandwich - $16: Roasted pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles and mustard on pressed cuban bread Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Pork Sandwich - $15: Slowly-roasted pork with onions and mojo on fresh cuban bread Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Cheeseburger - $19: 8oz ground beef patty with cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, ketchup, mayo and pickles, served with french fries Dietary tags: High-Fiber
Pasta & More
- Fettuccine Alfredo - $24: Fresh fettuccine tossed in silky parmesan Alfredo sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Parmigiana - $28: Breaded chicken breast topped with marinara and melted mozzarella Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Caesar Salad - $16: Romaine lettuce, croutons, classic caesar dressing and parmesan cheese Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cuban Salad - $18: Fresh seasonal vegetables, arugula, vinaigrette, olive oil and lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- White Rice - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Beans - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cassava with Mojo - $10 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Sweet Fried Plantains - $10 Dietary tags: Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Soy Free
- Fried Green Plantains - $10 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb, Soy Free
- Green Salad - $10 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Raw-Food, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free
Desserts
- Cuban Flan - $12 Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium
- Tres Leches - $14 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, Slow-Carb, Soy Free
- Churros - $12: Served with dulce de leche Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
Frequently Asked Questions about CUBA CAFE
- Is CUBA CAFE dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. CUBA CAFE has 12 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cuban Salad, Grilled Octopus and Havana Style Ground Beef.
- What can I eat at CUBA CAFE on a dairy-free diet?
- Cuban Salad, Grilled Octopus and Havana Style Ground Beef carry the dairy-free tag, out of 12 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does CUBA CAFE have vegan options?
- Yes. 5 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Cuban Salad and White Rice.
- Is CUBA CAFE gluten-free?
- 9 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at CUBA CAFE?
- Stuffed Plantain Cups, at roughly 76.3g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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