EL HABANERO CAFE CUBANO – Cuban
El Habanero Cafe Cubano is a Cuban restaurant at 2814 North Roosevelt Boulevard in Key West, run by the family that also operates a Cuban food truck, El Habanero Grill & Bar, on Duval Street. The cafe serves classic Cuban dishes in a casual setting, with staples such as ropa vieja alongside a strong cafe cubano for guests wanting just a coffee stop. The menu is built around comfort food reflecting home cooking from Havana, suited to both a quick visit and a fuller sit-down meal. The restaurant takes phone and online orders and posts daily specials on social media.
2814 N ROOSEVELT Blvd, KEY WEST, FL 33040 305-922-2306 https://elhabanerokeywest.com/0Cuisine: Cuban
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, 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, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at EL HABANERO CAFE CUBANO
Dairy-Free at EL HABANERO CAFE CUBANO
EL HABANERO CAFE CUBANO in Key West has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ropa Vieja, Yuca con Mojo and Lechón Asado. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at EL HABANERO CAFE CUBANO
EL HABANERO CAFE CUBANO in Key West has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ropa Vieja, Yuca con Mojo and Lechón Asado. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at EL HABANERO CAFE CUBANO
EL HABANERO CAFE CUBANO in Key West has 5 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Churros with Dulce de Leche, Yuca con Mojo and Churros. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at EL HABANERO CAFE CUBANO
EL HABANERO CAFE CUBANO in Key West has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Cuban Mix Sandwich. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at EL HABANERO CAFE CUBANO
EL HABANERO CAFE CUBANO in Key West has 2 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Yuca con Mojo and Tostones. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at EL HABANERO CAFE CUBANO
EL HABANERO CAFE CUBANO in Key West has 5 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Churros with Dulce de Leche, Yuca con Mojo and Churros. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at EL HABANERO CAFE CUBANO
EL HABANERO CAFE CUBANO in Key West has 1 heart-healthy-tagged dish on its current menu, including Yuca con Mojo. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at EL HABANERO CAFE CUBANO
EL HABANERO CAFE CUBANO in Key West has 2 low-fat-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ropa Vieja and Lechón Asado. 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 HABANERO CAFE CUBANO
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Cuban Mix Sandwich | 9.2 g | 73.3 g |
| Medianoche | 64.4 g | 60.4 g |
| Roasted Pork Sandwich | 43.8 g | 23.6 g |
| Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich | 5.8 g | 20.7 g |
| Café con Leche | 22.5 g | 14.8 g |
| Lechón Asado | 117.4 g | 14.7 g |
| Wine | 2.2 g | 11.7 g |
| Churros | 41.5 g | 5.1 g |
| Churros with Dulce de Leche | 31.2 g | 4.7 g |
| Cuban Coffee | 54.9 g | 1.9 g |
| Tostones | 34.3 g | 1.1 g |
| Ropa Vieja | 5.5 g | 0.7 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Breakfast Sandwiches
- Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich: Bacon, egg, and cheese on Cuban bread Available at: breakfast, brunch
Cuban Sandwiches
- Cuban Mix Sandwich: Slow-roasted pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard on pressed Cuban bread Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Pork Sandwich: Marinated roast pork, pickles, and mustard on Cuban bread Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Medianoche: Roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, and pickles on a soft sweet bread roll Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Ropa Vieja: Shredded beef simmered in tomato-based sauce with bell peppers, onions, and aromatic spices 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
- Lechón Asado: Slow roasted pork marinated in garlic and citrus sauce Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Pinchos: Grilled chicken skewers seasoned with Cuban spices Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Pinchos: Grilled beef skewers seasoned with Cuban spices Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Pinchos: Grilled pork skewers seasoned with Cuban spices Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Yuca con Mojo: Boiled yuca root with garlic and citrus sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tostones: Twice-fried green plantains Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Churros: Crispy fried dough dusted with sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Stuffed Churros: Churros with sweet fillings Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Churros with Dulce de Leche: Churros served with caramel sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Café con Leche: Cuban coffee with milk
- Cuban Coffee: Strong traditional Cuban espresso
- Milkshakes: Creamy milkshakes
- Beer: Refreshing beers
- Wine: Fine wines
Frequently Asked Questions about EL HABANERO CAFE CUBANO
- Is EL HABANERO CAFE CUBANO dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. EL HABANERO CAFE CUBANO has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ropa Vieja, Yuca con Mojo and Lechón Asado.
- What can I eat at EL HABANERO CAFE CUBANO on a dairy-free diet?
- Ropa Vieja, Yuca con Mojo and Lechón Asado carry the dairy-free tag, out of 4 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does EL HABANERO CAFE CUBANO have vegan options?
- Yes. 2 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Yuca con Mojo and Tostones.
- Is EL HABANERO CAFE 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 HABANERO CAFE CUBANO?
- Cuban Mix Sandwich, at roughly 73.3g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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