Rubamba Latin Gourmet – Mexican
Rubamba Latin Gourmet serves as a vibrant crossroads of Latin American soul, where the sizzle of the grill and the sweet aroma of caramelized maduros create an atmosphere of festive warmth. Hand-pressed empanadas and zesty, crema-slathered elote lead the way for overstuffed burritos bursting with slow-braised tinga and savory chancho, each bite a harmonious blend of bold spices and fresh, bright textures. This lively eatery transforms traditional street-side comforts into a polished culinary journey, offering a spirited and flavor-drenched escape in every bite.
25 High Street, New Haven CT 06510 https://rubambarestaurant.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, 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
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 8:30 PM
What diners are saying
Guests celebrate the exceptional food quality and generous portions, praising the menu for its consistent excellence and memorable flavors. Reviewers highlight the welcoming atmosphere and attentive service, specifically noting that the staff is incredibly knowledgeable and helpful in guiding the dining experience. This inviting environment and warm hospitality ensure a standout visit that leaves a lasting impression on every guest.
Menu
Appetizers
- Trio Empanadas - $20: Yellow corn meal empanadas filled with shredded chicken, seasoned ground beef & sautéed spinach. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coco Loco - $14.95: Gulf shrimp wrapped in coconut with mango horseradish sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Elote - $7: Corn on the cob Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tostones - $12: 8 pcs of hand made fried green plantains served with chimichurri Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Platanos Maduros - $8: Sweet plantain Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guacamole and Chips (12oz) - $15: Homemade guacamole and chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
Burritos
- Pollo Loco Burrito - $19.95: Chile ancho marinated chicken breast, flour tortilla, rice, black beans, mozzarella, lettuce, chipotle sauce & sour cream Dietary tags: High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chancho Burrito - $21.95: Pulled Pork, flour tortilla, rice, black beans, mozzarella, lettuce, chipotle sauce & sour cream Dietary tags: High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tinga Burrito - $21.95: Shredded chicken breast, flour tortilla, rice, black beans, mozzarella, lettuce, chipotle sauce & sour cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Burrito - $22.95: Chimichurry marinated beef, flour tortilla, rice, black beans, mozzarella, lettuce, chipotle sauce & sour cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Birria Burrito - $24.95: Shredded brisket steak, flour tortilla, rice, black beans, mozzarella, lettuce, chipotle sauce & sour cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Burrito - $22.95: Citrus and chile rubbed tilapia fish, flour tortilla, rice, black beans, mozzarella, lettuce, chipotle sauce & sour cream Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Portabello Burrito - $19.95: Roasted portabello mushrooms, flour tortilla, rice, black beans, mozzarella, lettuce, chipotle sauce & sour cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegan Burrito - $18.95: Dairy Free, flour tortilla, rice, black beans, lettuce, chipotle sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
Tacos
- Chicken Tacos - $13: Two tacos, soft corn tortillas, onions, cilantro, red radish, house salsa verde Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Tacos - $14: Two tacos, soft corn tortillas, onions, cilantro, red radish, house salsa verde Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Tacos - $14: Two tacos, soft corn tortillas, onions, cilantro, red radish, house salsa verde Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Tacos - $16: Two tacos, soft corn tortillas, onions, cilantro, red radish, house salsa verde Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tacos Gringos - $18: 3 crunchy tacos, seasoned ground beef, lettuce, Monterey cheese, pico de gallo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Birria Tacos - $22: 3 Brisket birria tacos with cheese, consomé on the side Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Tacos - $15: Two tilapia tacos, soft corn tortillas, onions, cilantro, red radish, house salsa verde Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Arepas Colombian Style
- Pollo Arepa (Colombian) - $21.95: Adobo marinated grilled chicken breast, rice, sweet plantains, ragout of vegetables, guacamole, sour cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tinga Arepa (Colombian) - $22.95: Shredded chicken breast, caramelized onions, light tomato sauce, avocado, rice, sweet plantains, ragout of vegetables, guacamole, sour cream Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Arepa (Colombian) - $23.95: Chimichurry marinated grilled flat meat of beef, rice, sweet plantains, ragout of vegetables, guacamole, sour cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chancho Arepa (Colombian) - $23.95: Orange cuban style pulled pork, rice, sweet plantains, ragout of vegetables, guacamole, sour cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Camarón Arepa (Colombian) - $25.95: Lemon, cilantro, tomato shrimp, rice, sweet plantains, ragout of vegetables, guacamole, sour cream Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Birria Arepa (Colombian) - $26.95: Shredded brisket steak, avocado, consóme, rice, sweet plantains, ragout of vegetables, guacamole, sour cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pescado Arepa (Colombian) - $24.95: Chile ancho rub pan seared tilapia fish, rice, sweet plantains, ragout of vegetables, guacamole, sour cream Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Portabello Arepa (Colombian) - $22.95: Crushed pepper and balsamic vinegar roasted portabello mushrooms, rice, sweet plantains, ragout of vegetables, guacamole, sour cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beans Arepa (Colombian) - $18.95: Black bean, corn, pico de gallo, lettuce, rice, sweet plantains, ragout of vegetables, guacamole, sour cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Arepas Venezuela Style
- Arepa Con Perico - $14.95: Scrambled eggs with onions, tomatoes, cilantro Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- La De Pernil - $15.95: Roasted pork shoulder, black beans, sweet plantains, avocado, tomato slice Available at: dinner, lunch
- La Vegetariana - $14.95: Sweet plantains, black beans, avocado, tomato, cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Reina Pepiada - $16.95: Shredded chicken breast with avocado Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Birria Arepa (Venezuela) - $17.95: Shredded brisket steak Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arepa Estrellada - $10: One fried egg and cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Salads
- Mexican Salad - $14: Mesclun green, lettuce, black bean, sliced tomato, fresh avocado, hot sauce, mexican crema Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Quesadillas
- Chicken Quesadilla - $21.95: Adobo marinated grilled chicken breast, flour tortilla, rice, beans, hot sauce, sour cream Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tinga Quesadilla - $23.95: Shredded chicken breast, flour tortilla, rice, beans, hot sauce, sour cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Quesadilla - $24.95: Chimichurry marinated beef, flour tortilla, rice, beans, hot sauce, sour cream Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quesabirria - $26.95: Shredded brisket steak, consóme, flour tortilla, rice, beans, hot sauce, sour cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Huitlacoche Quesadilla - $22.95: Corn mushrooms, epazote leaves, flour tortilla, rice, beans, hot sauce, sour cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pulled Pork Quesadilla - $19.95: Cuban style pulled pork, flour tortilla, rice, beans, hot sauce, sour cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Quesadilla - $23.95: Seared tilapia, flour tortilla, rice, beans, hot sauce, sour cream Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Quesadilla - $25.95: Cocktail shrimp, flour tortilla, rice, beans, hot sauce, sour cream Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Portabello Quesadilla - $22.95: Roasted portabello mushrooms, flour tortilla, rice, beans, hot sauce, sour cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Quesadilla - $16.95: Flour tortilla, rice, beans, hot sauce, sour cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Kids Menu
- Kids Cheese Burrito - $11.95: Rice, beans and cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Quesadilla - $11.95: Mozzarella cheese, rice and sour cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides and Add-ons
- Pebre Salsa (8oz) - $8: Cilantro and scallions chimichurry Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- Rubamba Sauce (8oz) - $8: Chipotle aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo
- Chipotle Sauce (8oz) - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- Salsa Verde (8oz) - $8: Jalapeño, tomatillo sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- Salsa and Chips (12oz) - $8.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Chicken - $12 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Side Shredded Chicken - $14: Shredded chicken with avocado Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Tinga - $13 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Beef - $14 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Side Pulled Pork - $13 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Shrimp - $15 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Side Portabello - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Tilapia Fillet - $9 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Sweet Plantains - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Yellow Rice - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Black Beans - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Rice and Beans - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Pico de Gallo - $8
- Arepa Viuda (Plain) - $7: Plain yellow or white arepa Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Papas Fritas - $9: French fries Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Tres Leches - $8.95: Venezuela style sponge cake soaked in three different kinds of milk, strawberry sauce and whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Churros - $8.95: Spanish fried dough stick finished with dulce de leche Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Jarritos Mexican Soda - $4: Lime, pineapple, or orange Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Mexican Coke - $5
- Coke - $3.95
- Diet Coke - $3.95
- Iced Tea - $3.95
- Water - $2.75
- Sparkling Water - $5
- Powerade - $3
- Jamaica (16oz) - $7: Hibiscus flower refreshing homemade drink Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Horchata (16oz) - $7: Traditional Mexican rice drink
- Mexican Lemonade (16oz) - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Virgin Piña Colada (24oz) - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Rubamba Latin Gourmet
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- With a 4.0/5 rating, guests praise the welcoming atmosphere and attentive service, ensuring a standout visit for special occasions.
- Does this restaurant have a website or online ordering?
- Rubamba Latin Gourmet features an official website at https://rubambarestaurant.com/ for customers to access their menu and online information.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Guests praise the exceptional food quality, generous portions, and welcoming atmosphere, specifically highlighting the knowledgeable staff and consistent flavors.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Side Beef and Side Shrimp both accommodate multiple diets simultaneously, including keto, gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo, whole30, and low-carb.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- This budget-friendly Mexican restaurant stands out for its exceptional food quality, generous portions, and extensive dietary options including keto and vegan.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Rubamba Latin Gourmet has an average rating of 4.0/5, with guests frequently praising the exceptional food quality and generous portions.
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- You can contact Rubamba Latin Gourmet by visiting their website at https://rubambarestaurant.com/ for further information and inquiries.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Rubamba Latin Gourmet specializes in Mexican cuisine, featuring traditional dishes like empanadas, elote, and a variety of overstuffed burritos.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout menu items include Trio Empanadas, Coco Loco, Elote, and various burritos such as Chancho, Tinga, Birria, and Veggie Portabello.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- Guests praise the welcoming, festive atmosphere and warm hospitality, noting the staff's attentive service creates an inviting and standout environment.
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