Matanzas Cuban Cafe Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to Matanzas Cuban Cafe, a hidden gem in Hartsdale, NY, where authentic Cuban flavors come alive. The menu boasts a vibrant array of offerings that pay homage to traditional Cuban cuisine.

  • Sandwiches: The star attraction features the El Cubano Pernil, a delectable pressed sandwich, harmonizing ham and Swiss with tangy pickles. The Frita Cubana, a unique Cuban smash burger, tantalizes with its pork, beef, and chorizo patty.
  • Empanadas: Don't miss the Ropa Vieja empanada, stuffed with slow-simmered flank steak, blending comfort and flavor in every bite.
  • Daily Specials: The rotating specials like ChicharrĂ³n De Pollo and Rabo Encendido provide a taste of home-cooked goodness, perfect for any day.

From the charming atmosphere to the passionate service, Matanzas is truly a celebration of Cuban culinary tradition. Once you savor the rich coffee and sweet plantains, you'll understand why it has captured the hearts of its patrons.

Mima's Plato del Dia/ Mima's Daily Special

Chicharron De Pollo/ Fried Chicken Bites

Wednesdays - Bite size fried chicken topped with garlic mojo sauce and raw onion

$17.95

Rabo Encendido/ Cuban Style Oxtail

Thursdays - Stewed oxtail

$28.95

Picadillo/Cuban Style Ground Beef

Saturdays - Cuban style ground beef. The ultimate comfort food.

$16.95

Pipo's Masitas De Puerco/Fried Pork Chunks

Fried pork chunks topped with garlic mojo sauce and raw onion.

$18.95

El Cubano

Pernil, ham, swiss, pickles and mustard all pressed on Cuban bread.

$14.00

El Monte

Yeya's Black Bean puree, swiss cheese, grilled onions and sweet plantains all on toasted cuban bread.

$12.00

JJ's Pan Con Bistec

Marinated steak, onion, lettuce, tomato and potato sticks on toasted Cuban Bread.

$14.00

Media Noche

Pernil, ham, swiss, pickles and mustard all pressed on sweet Cuban egg bread.

$14.00

Papi's Pan Con Lechon

Roasted mojo pork and grilled onions on toasted Cuban bread.

$14.00

Frita Cubana/Cuban Smash Burger

A pork, beef and chorizo patty smothered in our secret sauce topped with grilled onions and potato sticks. Served with a side of french fries.

$15.00

De Todito Pollo (Chicken)

Grilled chicken breast, our secret de todito sauce, lettuce, tomato on a toasted Cuban roll. Served with a side of chicharritas (plantain chips).

$14.00

Sangwich/Sandwiches

Empanadas

Empanadas

$4.00

Ropa Vieja

The classic dish but as an empanada! Shredded Flank Steak, onions, peppers all simmered in tomato sauce.

$4.00

Vaca Frita Fries

French fries loaded with fried shredded flank steak,onion and mojo sauce. *MojoGarlic sauce

$8.95

Para Picar/ For Snacking

Batidos/Shakes

Mamey Shake

$7.00

Guava / Guava And Cheese

Pastry dough filled with guava paste / Pastry dough filled with guava paste and cream cheese

$2.75

Pastelitos

Halgo Dulce/Something Sweet

Kiki's Flan De Queso

Try it..TRUST us.

$6.00