FRITAS CUBAN BURGER CAFE – Mexican
A Southard Street counter built around one thing: the frita, Havana's street burger. Theirs stacks beef, pork and chorizo under a nest of crisp shoestring potatoes and house sauce on a Cuban roll. Around it sits the rest of the island repertoire, a pressed Cuban sandwich, pan con bistec with mojo-marinated skirt steak, guava-glazed pork tacos with chipotle aioli and Caribbean slaw, empanadas made in house. Pastries and ice cream close things out. A fast, unfussy lunch a short walk from Duval. Key West, by way of Havana.
419 SOUTHARD ST, KEY WEST, FL, 33040 305-509-7075 https://fritascubanburgers.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
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, carnivore, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at FRITAS CUBAN BURGER CAFE
Dairy-Free at FRITAS CUBAN BURGER CAFE
FRITAS CUBAN BURGER CAFE in Key West has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sampler Platter, Guacamole and Yuca Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at FRITAS CUBAN BURGER CAFE
FRITAS CUBAN BURGER CAFE in Key West has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole, Homemade Tostones and Mojo and Maduros Sweet Plantains. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at FRITAS CUBAN BURGER CAFE
FRITAS CUBAN BURGER CAFE in Key West has 21 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Elote Street Corn Dip & Chips, Elote Street Corn and Veggie Avocado Tacos. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at FRITAS CUBAN BURGER CAFE
FRITAS CUBAN BURGER CAFE in Key West has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Homemade Empanadas, Elote Street Corn and Cuban Cigars. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at FRITAS CUBAN BURGER CAFE
FRITAS CUBAN BURGER CAFE in Key West has 9 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sampler Platter, Guacamole and Yuca Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at FRITAS CUBAN BURGER CAFE
FRITAS CUBAN BURGER CAFE in Key West has 20 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Elote Street Corn Dip & Chips, Elote Street Corn and Veggie Avocado Tacos. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at FRITAS CUBAN BURGER CAFE
FRITAS CUBAN BURGER CAFE in Key West has 5 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bum Farto Rice and Beans, Cheese Toast and Maduros Sweet Plantains. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at FRITAS CUBAN BURGER CAFE
FRITAS CUBAN BURGER CAFE in Key West has 2 low-fat-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Coconut Water and Cuban Pork Tacos. 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 FRITAS CUBAN BURGER CAFE
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Rice & Beans Platter | 3 g | 57.2 g |
| Homemade Empanadas | 15.2 g | 57 g |
| Cuban Cigars | 28.7 g | 39.8 g |
| Steak Tacos | 8 g | 34.8 g |
| Birria Tacos | 11.6 g | 26.9 g |
| Elote Street Corn | 10 g | 23.8 g |
| Gaucho Burger | 5.5 g | 20.9 g |
| Sampler Platter | 40.7 g | 20.2 g |
| Hand cut French Fries | 46.4 g | 17.2 g |
| Cafe Con Leche | 22.5 g | 14.8 g |
| Cuban Pork Tacos | 82.3 g | 13.3 g |
| Watermelon Juice | 2.7 g | 12.2 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Starters & Shareables
- Guacamole - $14.95: Salsa Verde & Handmade Chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Elote Street Corn - $6.5: mayo, queso fresco, cilantro, chipotle & lime Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Elote Street Corn Dip & Chips - $7.95: Roasted corn dip served with chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Homemade Empanadas - $10.95: Choice of two assorted empanadas with salsa verde Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Conch Fritters - $16.95: tossed with cherry peppers, chorizo sausage with chipotle dip Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sampler Platter - $12.95: tostones, yuca fries, and sweet plantains with sauces Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cuban Cigars - $10.95: 2 crispy fried eggrolls stuffed with ham, pork, swiss cheese and pickles Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tostones Nachos - $14.95: with black beans, melted cheese, jalapenos, salsa verde Available at: dinner, lunch
The Frita
- Traditional Frita - $12.95: beef, pork and chorizo patty, Spanish spices, onion, Frita Sauce, crispy julienne fried potato, Cuban roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- Frita Confundita - $15.95: Frita Burger, onion, Frita Sauce, mojo pork, Caribbean Slaw, crispy fried julienne potatoes, Cuban roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- El Fuego Frita! - $16.95: Frita burger, onion, Frita Sauce, Birria short rib and chuck roast, Caribbean slaw, crispy julienne potatoes, Cuban roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Milanesa Frita - $15.95: Fried chicken breast, croquettas, Caribbean slaw, onion, pickle, crispy julienne potatoes, Frita Sauce, Cuban roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Frita - $16.95: Grilled Yellow tail snapper, swiss cheese, pickle, chipotle aioli, Caribbean slaw, crispy julienne potatoes, Cuban roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Impossible Frita - $13.95: plant based veggie burger, Spanish spices, Frita Sauce, chopped onion, crispy julienne potatoes, Cuban roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Frita Bello - $14.95: fried panko crusted portobello cap, cheese, onion, crispy julienne fried potatoes, homemade sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gaucho Burger - $15.95: beef burger, grilled onion, cheese, fried egg, bacon, Cuban roll, side of guava & ketchup and chimichurri Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Smashburgers
- Americano Smashburger - $14.95: 1/4 lb single beef patty, melted cheese, caramelized onion, chipotle mayo Available at: dinner, lunch
Tacos
- Cuban Pork Tacos - $12.95: guava glazed pork, chipotle aioli, Caribbean slaw Dietary tags: Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cuban Chicken Tacos - $12.95: grilled chicken, chipotle aioli, Caribbean slaw Available at: dinner, lunch
- Birria Tacos - $16.95: spicy shortrib and boneless chuck with cheese, side of Caribbean slaw and consume sauce Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Local Fish Tacos - $16.95: Local Yellow tail snapper, chipotle aioli, Caribbean slaw, elote corn salsa Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Avocado Tacos - $14.95: Fried Avocado, hibiscus blossom, queso fresco, chipotle aioli, cherry pepper, Caribbean Slaw Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Tacos - $16.95: mojo marinated steak, cilantro, onion, side of guacamole and salsa verde Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Traditional Cuban Sandwich - $12.95: marinated roast pork, smoked ham, swiss cheese, pickle, mustard, hot pressed Cuban bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan Con Bistec - $16.95: mojo marinated skirt steak, melted swiss cheese, grilled onion and sweet pepper, crispy julienne potato, side of chimichurri Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Cuban - $14.95: marinated grilled chicken breast, smoked turkey, swiss cheese, sweet pickle, Alabama White BBQ, hot pressed Cuban bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan Con Lechon Sandwich - $14.95: roast pork, grilled onion mojo sauce, crispy julienne fried potatoes, side of peppercorn horseradish sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cuban Muffaletta - $16.95: marinated roast pork, swiss cheese, ham, chorizo, olive cherry pepper spread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Toast - $5.95: Pressed bread with cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Main Courses
- Rice & Beans Platter - $14.95: coconut ginger jasmine rice, black beans, melted cheese, maduro plantains, salsa verde Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arepas with Cheese - $8.95: gluten free handshaped corncakes with cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Salads
- House Pineapple Mango Avocado Salad - $14.95: spring greens, mango avocado pineapple salad, queso fresco cheese, citrus dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Hand cut French Fries - $5.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yuca Fries - $5.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Homemade Tostones and Mojo - $5.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maduros Sweet Plantains - $6.5 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
- Bum Farto Rice and Beans - $4.95 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
- Arroz Con Huevo Frito - $5.95: rice with fried egg Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Mexican Coke & Sodas - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Fresh Squeezed Lemonade - $4
- Iced Teas - $3.75
- Watermelon Juice - $6
- Coconut Water - $6.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Espresso - $2.35
- Cafe Con Leche - $5.45
Desserts
- Key Lime Pie - $6.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Flan - $7.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Hot Fresh Churros - $6.5: 3 pieces Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about FRITAS CUBAN BURGER CAFE
- Is FRITAS CUBAN BURGER CAFE dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. FRITAS CUBAN BURGER CAFE has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sampler Platter, Guacamole and Yuca Fries.
- What can I eat at FRITAS CUBAN BURGER CAFE on a dairy-free diet?
- Sampler Platter, Guacamole and Yuca Fries carry the dairy-free tag, out of 7 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does FRITAS CUBAN BURGER CAFE have vegan options?
- Yes. 9 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Sampler Platter and Guacamole.
- Is FRITAS CUBAN BURGER CAFE gluten-free?
- 3 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 FRITAS CUBAN BURGER CAFE?
- Rice & Beans Platter, at roughly 57.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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