EL AMBIA CUBANO – Spanish
East Melbourne Avenue has held El Ambia Cubano since 2008, opened by a Cuban owner who flew himself out of Cuba before the 1994 rafter crisis and settled in Melbourne after visiting his son stationed at Patrick Air Force Base. The dining room leans into pre-Castro Havana style, wooden tables, conga-drum counter stools, live music, and a patio with a water view. The kitchen runs heavy on pork and beef, ropa vieja and roast pork standbys, plus ham croquetas, seafood and chicken. Regulars call it a traditional Cuban kitchen, closing midweek afternoons for what the owner calls a Cuban nap.
950 E Melbourne Ave, Melbourne, FL 32901 321.216.7221 https://elambiacubano.com/0Cuisine: Spanish
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegetarian, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at EL AMBIA CUBANO
Dairy-Free at EL AMBIA CUBANO
EL AMBIA CUBANO in Melbourne has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Traditional Roast Pork, Fresh Seafood Special and Ropa Vieja. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at EL AMBIA CUBANO
EL AMBIA CUBANO in Melbourne has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Traditional Roast Pork, Fresh Seafood Special and Ropa Vieja. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at EL AMBIA CUBANO
EL AMBIA CUBANO in Melbourne has 3 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fresh Seafood Special, Traditional Cuban Flan and Cuban Appetizer Sampler. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at EL AMBIA CUBANO
EL AMBIA CUBANO in Melbourne has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Traditional Roast Pork. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at EL AMBIA CUBANO
EL AMBIA CUBANO in Melbourne has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Traditional Roast Pork. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at EL AMBIA CUBANO
EL AMBIA CUBANO in Melbourne has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Traditional Roast Pork. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at EL AMBIA CUBANO
EL AMBIA CUBANO in Melbourne has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Traditional Roast Pork. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at EL AMBIA CUBANO
EL AMBIA CUBANO in Melbourne has 1 vegetarian-tagged dish on its current menu, including Traditional Cuban Flan. 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 EL AMBIA CUBANO
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Roast Pork | 0 g | 58.6 g |
| Cuban Sandwich | 15.7 g | 11.4 g |
| Cuban Coffee | 54.9 g | 1.9 g |
| Ropa Vieja | 5.5 g | 0.7 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- (321) 327-8389hoursmonday trough thursday
- 11:00AM -2:30 PM LUNCH & 5:00- 9:00 PM DINNER
- Friday & saturday
- 11:00 AM- 9:00 PM LUNCH & DINNER
Menu
Appetizers
- Cuban Appetizer Sampler - $12.99: Assorted traditional Cuban starters Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Traditional Roast Pork - $15.95: Slow-roasted pork marinated in mojo sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ropa Vieja - $16.5: Shredded beef with peppers and onions in a tomato-based sauce Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cuban Sandwich - $10.95: Roasted pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard on Cuban bread Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Seafood Special - $18.99: Market selection of fresh fish or shellfish Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Cuban Coffee - $3.5: Strong espresso-style coffee with sugar
Desserts
- Traditional Cuban Flan - $5.5: Creamy caramel custard Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about EL AMBIA CUBANO
- Is EL AMBIA CUBANO dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. EL AMBIA CUBANO has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Traditional Roast Pork, Fresh Seafood Special and Ropa Vieja.
- What can I eat at EL AMBIA CUBANO on a dairy-free diet?
- Traditional Roast Pork, Fresh Seafood Special and Ropa Vieja carry the dairy-free tag, out of 4 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Is EL AMBIA CUBANO gluten-free?
- 4 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 EL AMBIA CUBANO?
- Traditional Roast Pork, at roughly 58.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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