Little Habana Cafe – Spanish
Stepping into this vibrant enclave feels like a sun-drenched escape to the streets of Old Havana, where the rhythmic clinking of espresso cups and the savory aroma of garlic-rubbed lechón fill the air. Golden-pressed sandwiches and sweet, caramelized plantains anchor a menu rich with Caribbean soul, served amidst a backdrop of tropical colors and spirited conversation. This neighborhood gem captures the heart of Cuban hospitality, offering a warm, rhythmic retreat where every meal feels like a celebration of island life.
Little Habana Cafe, Lincoln Road, Hillsborough County, Florida, 33569, United States +1-254-535-2419 https://www.littlehabanacafe.com/0Cuisine: Spanish
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, glp1, 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, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Little Habana Cafe
Dairy-Free at Little Habana Cafe
Little Habana Cafe has 22 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mixed Salad, Mariquitas and Surf & Turf. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Little Habana Cafe
Little Habana Cafe has 17 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Surf & Turf, Whole Fried Red Snapper and Yuca with Mojo. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Little Habana Cafe
Little Habana Cafe has 28 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mixed Salad, Vegetarian Sandwich and Mariquitas. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Little Habana Cafe
Little Habana Cafe has 7 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Surf & Turf, Whole Fried Red Snapper and Garlic Shrimp. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Little Habana Cafe
Little Habana Cafe has 7 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Surf & Turf, Whole Fried Red Snapper and Shrimp Enchilado. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Little Habana Cafe
Little Habana Cafe has 12 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Egg, Bacon & Cheese Sandwich, Surf & Turf and Whole Fried Red Snapper. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Little Habana Cafe
Little Habana Cafe has 4 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Surf & Turf, Whole Fried Red Snapper and French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Little Habana Cafe
Little Habana Cafe has 11 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mixed Salad, Mariquitas and Yuca with Mojo. 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 Little Habana Cafe
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Cuban Omelet | 21.8 g | 59.9 g |
| Egg & Cheese Sandwich | 103.7 g | 57 g |
| Midnight Sandwich | 37.2 g | 50.7 g |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 108.1 g | 41.2 g |
| Skirt Steak Salad | 9.4 g | 38.2 g |
| Chicken Empanada | 0 g | 37.2 g |
| Egg, Chorizo & Cheese Sandwich | 49 g | 35.8 g |
| Oxtail (Rabo Encendido) | 1.2 g | 31.4 g |
| Egg, Ham & Cheese Sandwich | 19.8 g | 30.3 g |
| Garlic Chicken Breast | 1.8 g | 27.7 g |
| Egg, Bacon & Cheese Sandwich | 19.6 g | 27.6 g |
| Scrambled Eggs, Bacon & Toast | 25.7 g | 26.8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Breakfast
- Cuban Toast - $3.99: Pressed Cuban bread with butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Cuban Toast with Cheese - $4.99: Pressed Cuban bread with cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Ham & Cheese Toast - $6.99 Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Egg & Cheese Sandwich - $6.99 Dietary tags: Halal, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Egg, Ham & Cheese Sandwich - $8.99 Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Egg, Bacon & Cheese Sandwich - $9.99 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Egg, Chorizo & Cheese Sandwich - $10.99 Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Spanish Omelette Sandwich - $13.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Eggs, Veggies & Cheese Sandwich - $9.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Spanish Omelet - $14.99: Chorizo, potatoes, and onions served with Cuban toast Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Cuban Omelet - $13.99: Picadillo and sweet plantains served with Cuban toast Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Ham & Cheese Omelet - $12.99: Served with Cuban toast Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Scrambled Eggs, Bacon & Toast - $9.99 Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Vegetarian Omelet - $12.99: Served with Cuban toast Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Palomilla Steak & Eggs - $18.99: Palomilla steak topped with 2 fried eggs and Cuban toast Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breaded Palomilla Steak & Eggs - $19.99: Breaded Palomilla steak with 2 fried eggs and Cuban toast Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Baby Churrasco & Eggs - $21.99: Baby Churrasco with 2 fried eggs topped with chimichurri and toast Available at: breakfast, brunch
Appetizers
- Mariquitas - $8.99: Fresh homemade thin sliced fried plantain chips with signature cilantro dipping sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Shrimp - $9.99: Shrimp sautéed in spicy fresh garlic and wine sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp in Creole Sauce - $9.99: Shrimp slowly simmered in a hot spicy, tomato based creole sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chorizo in Wine - $9.99: Spanish sausage sautéed with fresh garlic, onions and spices in olive oil and wine sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Loaded Tostones - $9.99: Crispy plantains topped with picadillo and melted cheese Dietary tags: South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Banana Boat - $9.99: Sweet plantains filled with picadillo and topped with melted cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yuquita Fingers - $9.99: Yuca fries with creamy cilantro and garlic dipping sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Little Habana Antojitos - $18.99: Combination platter with 1 beef and 1 chicken empanada, 2 ham croquettes, stuffed potato ball with picadillo, yuca fries, chorizo and mariquita chips Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ham Croquettes (2) - $1.99 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Empanada - $2.99 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Empanada - $2.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Potato Ball - $3.99: Potato ball stuffed with picadillo Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Chicken Noodle Soup - $3.49: Cuban style chicken noodle Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Bean Soup - $3.49: Black beans, diced onions and olive oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Bean & Avocado Soup - $3.99: Black beans, avocado wedges and diced onions Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Galician Broth - $3.99: White bean soup with collard greens, pork and spices Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spanish Bean Soup - $3.99: Garbanzo beans with spices and chorizo Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Mixed Salad - $4.99: Chopped garden salad with house dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tomato & Onion Salad - $4.99: Tomato and raw onion salad Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Avocado & Onion Salad - $4.99: Avocado and raw onions 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, Raw-Food, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Skirt Steak Salad - $14.99: Tender skirt steak over chopped garden salad Dietary tags: Low-Carb, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Salad - $13.99: Marinated grilled chicken strips over chopped garden salad Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, High-Fiber, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Original Cuban - $11.95: Smoked Serrano ham, fresh roast pork, Swiss cheese, pickles and mustard Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cuban Wannabe - $13.95: Original Cuban sandwich with added salami, lettuce, tomatoes and mayo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Midnight Sandwich - $11.95: Cuban sandwich on a sweet roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pulled Pork Sandwich - $12.95: Pulled mojo pork, garlic mojo and sautéed onions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prepared Croquette Sandwich - $13.95: Cuban sandwich stuffed with 2 ham croquettes inside Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Filet Sandwich - $11.95: Breaded fried fish filet, lettuce, tomatoes and mayo Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Basa Fish Sandwich - $15.99: Spicy fish filet with lettuce, tomatoes and mayo Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon Sandwich (BLT) - $11.95: Bacon, lettuce, tomatoes and mayo on Cuban bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Sandwich - $12.99: Thin steak, grilled onions, lettuce, tomatoes and potato sticks Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Little Habana Steak Sandwich - $12.99: Thin steak, grilled onions, home fries and cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cuban Philly Cheese Steak - $13.95: Sautéed onions and peppers Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Breaded Steak Sandwich - $14.99: Breaded Palomilla steak, lettuce, tomatoes and mayo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich - $12.95: Lettuce, tomato, Swiss cheese and sautéed onions Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken Sandwich - $13.95: Lettuce, tomatoes and mayo Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Sandwich - $11.99: Lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, onions, peppers, cheese, mayo and mustard Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: lunch
Main Courses
- Garlic Chicken Breast - $15.99: Boneless chicken breast in spicy fresh garlic, olive oil and wine sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Breast - $14.99: Marinated boneless chicken breast topped with sautéed onions Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Breaded Chicken Breast - $15.99: Lightly fried seasoned breaded chicken breast Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Milanese - $18.99: Breaded chicken breast topped with creole sauce, Serrano ham and melted Swiss cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken & Rice Casserole - $14.99: Chicken and yellow rice casserole served with sweet plantains Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken & Garlic Shrimp - $19.99: Boneless chicken breast and jumbo shrimp sautéed in spicy fresh garlic sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shredded Beef (Ropa Vieja) - $15.99: Shredded flank beef simmered in wine with onions, peppers and spices Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Palomilla Steak with Onions - $16.99: Thin cut marinated top sirloin steak with sautéed onions Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baby Churrasco - $18.99: Grilled tender choice baby skirt steak with chimichurri sauce Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Churrasco - $31.99: Grilled tender choice skirt steak with chimichurri sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Milanese - $21.99: Breaded top sirloin steak topped with creole sauce, Serrano ham and melted cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Surf & Turf - $26.99: Baby skirt steak and grilled jumbo shrimp with chimichurri sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Picadillo - $13.99: Seasoned ground beef with onions, peppers, potatoes, olives and spices Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vaca Loca - $15.99: Pan fried shredded beef with lemon-garlic marinade and sautéed onions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Breaded Steak - $17.99: Lightly breaded fried top sirloin steak Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oxtail (Rabo Encendido): Oxtail simmered in savory spicy tomato and wine based creole sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roast Pork (Lechon Asado) - $15.99: Traditional slow roasted pulled pork Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Pork Chunks - $16.99: Tender seasoned fried pork chunks Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jumbo Garlic Shrimp - $15.99: Jumbo shrimp sautéed in spicy fresh garlic, olive oil and white wine Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tilapia & Garlic Shrimp - $19.99: Tilapia filet and jumbo shrimp in spicy fresh garlic, olive oil and white wine sauce Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Whole Fried Red Snapper 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
- Shrimp Enchilado - $16.99: Jumbo shrimp simmered in spicy creole sauce with onions and peppers Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Filet in Creole Sauce - $18.99: Seared fish filet finished with spicy creole sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Fish Filet - $17.99: Lightly breaded fried fish filet Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- White Rice - $2.69 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
- Yellow Rice - $3.29 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dirty Rice (Moros) - $3.99: Rice and black beans cooked together with pork seasoning Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tostones - $4.29: Crispy plantains with cilantro dipping sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries - $2.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yuca with Mojo - $4.29: Boiled cassava with garlic 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
- Sweet Plantains (Maduros) - $3.29: Fried sweet plantains Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yellow Rice with Black Beans - $5.99: Yellow rice topped with black beans and chopped onions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about Little Habana Cafe
- Is Little Habana Cafe dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Little Habana Cafe has 22 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mixed Salad, Mariquitas and Surf & Turf.
- What can I eat at Little Habana Cafe on a dairy-free diet?
- Mixed Salad, Mariquitas and Surf & Turf carry the dairy-free tag, out of 22 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Little Habana Cafe have vegan options?
- Yes. 11 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Mixed Salad and Mariquitas.
- Is Little Habana Cafe gluten-free?
- 17 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 Little Habana Cafe?
- Cuban Omelet, at roughly 59.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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