Cuban Burger – American
Cuban Burger pulses with the vibrant energy of Havana, where the savory aroma of slow-roasted pork and the rhythmic sizzle of the grill invite guests into a world of bold, island-inspired comfort. Golden-brown empanadas and crispy yucca fries lead the way to indulgent pressed Cubanos and "drunken" nachos, all elevated by zesty house-made sauces that bring a splash of Caribbean sunshine to every soulful bite.
70 West Water Street, Harrisonburg VA 22801 https://cubanburger.com/Rating: 1/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegan, vegetarian, high-protein, keto, low-carb, dairy-free, nut-free, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, paleo, low-sodium, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-cholesterol, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, tlc, renal, zone, volumetrics, lectin-free, slow-carb, macrobiotic, juice-cleanse
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its convenient accessibility and immediate seating during busy event weekends, guests highlight the straightforward burger menu designed for those seeking a quick, familiar meal. Standout dishes include the classic burgers, which reviewers note are served in a no-frills, fast-food style that caters to diners looking for an efficient to-go experience when other local spots are at capacity. The atmosphere is often described as quiet and low-key, providing a functional option for visitors needing a rapid bite to eat near the university.
Menu
Snacks
- Beef Empanadas - $9.5: Beef-stuffed pastries, spicy green sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Rinds with Red Sauce - $9.5: Pork rinds, arbol chile salt, guajillo chile salsa Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Yucca with Green Sauce - $9.5: Fried yucca, cotija cheese, cilantro, spicy green sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tostones - $9.5: Fried green plantains, red mojó Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Bean Dip - $11.5: Puréed black beans, toasted cuban bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Drunken Fries - $11.5: Shoestring fries smothered in beer cheese, jalapeño, cilantro, and tomato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Drunken Nachos - $11.5: Fresh fried tortilla smothered in beer cheese, jalapeño, cilantro, and tomato Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $8.5: Cotija cheese, garlic-cumin croutons Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Cuban Sandwiches
- El Cubano - $14.5: Crispy roast pork, Black Forest ham, Swiss cheese, dill pickle, mustard, Cuban bread and hot pressed with butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Pulled Pork Sandwich - $13.5: Crispy pulled pork, sautéed onions, Cuban bread with red mojo sauce on side Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cuban Cheesesteak - $14.5: Crispy roasted and pulled local beef, sauteed onions, Swiss cheese, garlic-lime aioli on Cuban bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich - $14.5: Adobo-rubbed local chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, garlic-lime aioli on Cuban bread Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Fritas (Cuban Style Burgers)
- El Vaquero - $13.5: Crispy flank steak, rum caramelized onions, Swiss cheese, spicy-smoked aioli, matchstick potatoes Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Big Makka - $16.5: 2 patties, sesame seed bun, American cheese, lettuce, pickle, onion, maka sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- El Original - $10.5: Shaved onions, ketchup, and matchstick potatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buenos Dias - $12.5: Fried over-easy egg, bacon, American cheese, matchstick potatoes Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- El Jefe - $11.5: Roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickle, mustard, matchstick potatoes Available at: dinner, lunch
- El Americano - $11.5: American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, ketchup, mayo, matchstick potatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Del Fuego - $11.5: Roasted jalapeños, bacon, pepper jack cheese, spicy green sauce, matchstick potatoes Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- El Vegetariano - $10.5: 3-grain patty, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, ketchup, mustard, matchstick potatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon-Blue Cheese - $12.5: Bacon, blue cheese, caramelized onions, matchstick potatoes and garlic-lime sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Build Your Own Burger - $8.5: Burger and bun. You pick the toppings Available at: dinner, lunch
The CubanBurger Chop-Chop
- Chop-Chop (Straight Up) - $8.5: Black beans over white rice, shredded jack cheese, shaved onions, lettuce, diced tomato, cilantro, garlic-lime and smokey aioli Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
House Specialties
- Vaca Frita - $20: Crispy roasted and pulled local beef, sautéed onions, choice of two sides Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lechon Asado - $20: Crispy pulled pork, sautéed onions choice of two sides Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo a la Plancha - $20: Adobo-rubbed local chicken breast, sautéed onions, choice of two sides Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Kid's Menu
- Kids Pressed Grilled Cheese - $8.5: Served with fries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Chicken Tenders - $8.5: Served with fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Grilled Chicken - $8.5: Served with rice Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Homemade Desserts
- Caramel Flan - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Key Lime Pie - $6: Slice
Sides
- French Fries - $5.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cuban Black Beans - $5.25 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Sweet Plantains - $5.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Corn Grits - $5.25: Grits topped with bacon and jack cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Rice and Beans - $5.25: Black beans over white rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Rice - $4.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Onion Rings - $6: Beer battered onion rings Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Refreshments
- Guava-Mint Ginger Ale - $5.5
- Fresh Squeezed Lemonade - $5.5
- Fountain Sodas - $3.25
- Cuban Sodas - $5.25: 12oz can
- Fresh Brewed Iced Tea - $3.25: Sweet or unsweet
Sauces & Specials
- QBN Fire Sauce - $10.5: Fermented hot sauce with habanero, Fresno peppers, and tropical fruit
- Garlic-Lime Aioli (2oz) - $0.55: Mayo with fresh garlic and lime Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Smokey Aioli (2oz) - $0.55: Mayo with smoked paprika and hot sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo
- Spicy Green Sauce (2oz) - $0.55: Cilantro, jalapeños, garlic, lime, vinegar and mayo Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb
- Special (Makka) Sauce (2oz) - $0.55: Ketchup, mustard, mayo and pickle juice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
Frequently Asked Questions about Cuban Burger
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- The restaurant supports numerous diets including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, keto, high-protein, dairy-free, and heart-healthy options across its diverse menu.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Vaca Frita and Pollo a la Plancha both work for keto and gluten-free diets, while also being dairy-free and sugar-free.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- This budget-friendly ($) restaurant offers casual, no-frills dining with a quiet atmosphere and a fast-food style menu focused on efficiency.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- Visitors should expect a quiet, budget-friendly spot specializing in fast-food style burgers, efficient to-go service, and immediate seating during busy weekends.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Customers love the convenient accessibility, immediate seating during busy weekends, and straightforward, fast-food style burgers designed for efficient to-go experiences.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data does not contain information regarding the total number of reviews for Cuban Burger.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- The atmosphere is described as a quiet, low-key, and functional space that provides a no-frills environment for quick, efficient dining.
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- To contact Cuban Burger, you can visit their official website located at https://cubanburger.com/ for further information and inquiries.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Vegan options include Cuban black beans and white rice, while keto and low-carb choices feature Vaca Frita and Pollo a la Plancha.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- This budget-friendly ($) restaurant offers a straightforward, fast-food style burger menu, though it currently holds a low 1.0/5 average rating.
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