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Vicente's Cuban Restaurant
1250 Library St
Detroit, MI 48226
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Dinner Menu
Lunch Menu
Dinner Menu
Tapas / Appetizers
Albondigas Caseras
$9.00
Seasoned lamb and beef meatballs simmered in spicy tomato cumin sauce, sprinkled with sliced roasted almonds
Camarones Cubita Bella
$9.00
Shrimp, cream cheese and a slice of jalapeño pepper wrapped in bacon, deep fried until crisp. Served with a garlic aioli sauce
gluten-free
Pollo al Ajillo
$11.00
Seasoned chicken and mushrooms sautéed in extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, diced peppers and fresh parsley with a touch of white wine
Chorizos con Setas al Jerez
$11.00
Spanish chorizo and fresh mushrooms sautéed with olive oil and minced garlic and flambéed with sherry wine
Tapa Vegetariana
$10.00
Portobello mushrooms, fresh tomatoes, zucchini, carrots, artichoke hearts, roasted peppers, asparagus tips and basil sautéed in extra virgin olive oil and fresh herbs
gluten-free
Tortilla Española
$9.00
Traditional Spanish potato and onion omelette. Served with olives, red peppers and garlic aioli sauce
gluten-free
Mejillones al Citrico
$14.00
Fresh Prince Edward Island mussels steamed in white wine and citrus Beurre Blanc
gluten-free
Filetillo de Lomo
$13.00
Tender strips of beef sautéed with garlic, onions, mushrooms and peppers in a Rioja wine sauce
gluten-free
Setas al Ajo
$9.00
Fresh mushrooms sautéed in extra virgin olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, white wine, red pepper flakes and parsley
Croquetas
$8.00
Homemade ham and chicken croquettes. Served with garlic aioli sauce
Gambas al Ajillo
$11.00
Sautéed shrimp with fresh garlic, olive oil, white wine, lemon juice, crushed red peppers and fresh parsley
Calamares Fritos
$13.00
Marinated and deep-fried calamari served with lemon butter sauce, capers, green onions and diced tomatoes
Meson Especial
$13.00
Spanish chorizo, shrimp, calamari, scallops and mushrooms. Grilled and seasoned with garlic lemon sauce
Tamal Cubano
$9.00
Homemade traditional savory Cuban corn tamale topped with pork meat, sautéed onions and mojo sauce
gluten-free
Empanadas
$9.00
Chicken or beef Cuban-style turnovers served with garlic aioli sauce and tomato and cilantro dipping sauce
Gambas Picantes
$11.00
Shrimp sautéed in a fragrant Creole sauce of tomatoes, garlic, onions, peppers, thyme and white wine
Papas Rellenas
$9.00
Seasoned mashed potatoes generously stuffed with flavorful ground beef, breaded and lightly fried. Served with garlic aioli sauce
Tapa de la Casa
$13.00
Combination of roasted leg of pork, caramelized onions, fried yuca "cassava" and green plantain toston. Laced with mojo sauce
gluten-free
Queso de Cabra
$9.00
Baked goat cheese and fresh tomatoes served over tomato basil sauce, drizzled with olive oil infused with basil
gluten-free
Sopas / Soups
Crema de Langosta
$5.00
Lobster bisque
Frijoles Negros
$5.00
Black bean soup
gluten-free
Ensaladas / Salads
Add: Chicken $3, Shrimp $5, Portobello $3, Avocado $3, Crispy Fried Goat Cheese $4
Caesar Salad
$13.00
Heart of romaine lettuce, garlic croutons and Parmesan cheese topped with a creamy Caesar dressing
gluten-free
Salmon Salad
$15.00
Fresh North Atlantic salmon seasoned with herbs and grilled. Served with chopped greens, tomatoes, green olives, red peppers and Bermuda onions. Tossed with balsamic vinaigrette dressing
gluten-free
Aguacate a la Vinagreta
$14.00
Fresh avocado, lettuce, tomatoes and red onions. Tossed with balsamic vinaigrette dressing
gluten-free
Ensalada de Pollo a la Parrilla
$14.00
Marinated grilled chicken breast, field greens, tomatoes, bell peppers and red onions, Tossed with citrus dressing
gluten-free
Ensalada de Pera
$14.00
Pear salad. Pears soaked in a Spanish Anis "Sambuca," breaded and deep fried golden brown. Served with field greens, dried cherries, candy walnuts, manchego cheese, red pepper and Bermuda onions. Tossed with citrus dressing
Kaciones / Side Orders
Papas Frixas
$4.00
French fries
Arroz Blanco
$3.00
White rice
Yuca Frita
$6.00
Fried yuca stick (Cassava) with garlic aioli dipping sauce
Yuca con Mojo
$5.00
Boiled yuca (cassava), grilled onions and mojo
Tostones
$5.00
Double-fried green plantains. Served with chimichurri sauce
Arroz con Azafran
$4.00
Spanish saffron rice
Ensalada de la Casa
$5.00
House side salad. Tossed with balsamic vinaigrette dressing
Platanos Maduros
$5.00
Fried sweet plantains
Espinacas Salteadas
$4.00
Sautéed baby spinach
Aves / Poultry
Pollo con Camarones
$23.00
Chicken and shrimp sautéed with zucchini in a fresh basil tomato sauce with a touch o f cream, au gratin with Parmesan cheese. Served with white rice and sweet plantains
Pollo al Limon
$20.00
Tender chicken breast seasoned with fresh herbs, dipped in egg batter, Parmesan cheese and white wine. Pan-seared golden brown and laced with lemon sauce and lemon zest. Served with white rice and sweet plantains
Pollo a la Diabla
$20.00
Chicken sautéed in spicy Creole sauce, mushrooms, onions, peppers and Spanish white wine. Served with white rice and sweet plantains
Arroz con Pollo
$19.00
Traditional Cuban dish of saffron rice and chicken, Served with sweet plantains
gluten-free
Milanesa Cubana de Pollo
$18.00
Breaded chicken breast, criolla sauce and melted Swiss cheese. Served with white rice and sweet plantains
Pato a la Naranja
$26.00
Semi-boneless half duck roasted until golden brown, laced with Grand Marnier orange sauce and served with white rice and sweet plantains
gluten-free
Carnes / Meats
Lechon Asado
$22.00
Roasted pork leg marinated with zesty mojo de ajo sauce. Served with moro rice, yuca and sweet plantains
gluten-free
Ropa Vieja (Old Clothes)
$21.00
A Cuban tradition of thinly shredded seasoned beef with red wine, tomato sauce, bell peppers and green olives. Served with white rice, sweet plantains and black beans
gluten-free
Palomilla
$18.00
Thin cutlet of choice top round seasoned and quickly grilled. Topped with grilled onions. Served with white rice, black beans and sweet plantains
gluten-free
Corte de Lomo Encebollado
$29.00
(14oz) Choice center cut sirloin steak seasoned and grilled, topped with caramelized sautéed onions and mushrooms. Served with rosemary roasted potatoes, fresh vegetables and sweet plantains
gluten-free
Chilindron de Cordero
$28.00
Tender meaty lamb shank slowly braised in a rich merlot wine sauce and vegetable mirepoix. Served with white rice, black beans and sweet plantains
Medallones de Cerdo
$24.00
Pork loin medallions grilled then finished in the oven with fresh apples, dried cherries and cinnamon sauce with a touch of Cuban rum. Served with white rice and sweet plantains
gluten-free
Churrasco con Chimichurri
$29.00
Flavorful and juicy skirt steak seasoned and grilled, Served with chimichurri sauce, rosemary roasted potatoes, fresh vegetables and sweet plantains
gluten-free
Ternera al Jerez
$24.00
Pan-seared tender veal medallions, deglazed with Jerez wine, shallots, julienne portobellos and caramelized onions. Served with white rice and sweet plantains
Paellas
Paella is served in quantities of two or more. Price is per person. Please allow 45 minutes to prepare
Paella Marinera
$30.00
Shrimp, scallops, calamari, mussels, lobster, vegetables and Spanish saffron rice
gluten-free
Paella del Huerto
$27.00
Vegetarian paella made with assorted seasonal vegetables and Spanish saffron rice
gluten-free
Paella Cubana
$30.00
Shrimp, scallops, calamari, mussels, lobster, chicken, Spanish chorizo, vegetables and Spanish saffron rice
gluten-free
Paella Valenciana
$28.00
Shrimp, scallops, calamari, mussels, chicken, Spanish chorizo, vegetables and Spanish saffron rice
gluten-free
Pescados y Mariscos / Seafood
Zarzuela de Mariscos
$28.00
Shrimp, scallops, calamari and mussels sautéed with onions, peppers and mushrooms. Flambéed with Spanish brandy and simmered in a zesty tomato broth. Served with white rice and sweet plantains
Trucha al Modo Mio
$24.00
Pan-seared rainbow trout, sautéed artichokes, tomatoes, red peppers and capers laced with Muga white wine sauce. Served with white rice and sweet plantains
Salmon a la Parrilla
$26.00
Fresh North Atlantic salmon seasoned and grilled, topped with sautéed baby spinach and laced with wine lemon sauce. Served with white rice and sweet plantains
Tilapia Doña Maria
$24.00
Pan-seared filet of tilapia sautéed in extra virgin olive oil, garlic, mussels and jumbo shrimp, topped with tomato lobster sauce. Served with white rice and sweet plantains
Camarones Criollos
$25.00
Jumbo shrimp sautéed with extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, white wine, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, asparagus tips and parsley. Served with white rice and sweet plantains
Camarones Picantes
$25.00
Jumbo shrimp sautéed with onions, asparagus tips and peppers in a spicy Creole sauce. Served with white rice and sweet plantains
Langosta Criolla
$28.00
Lobster tails sautéed with extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, white wine, lemon juice, asparagus tips and parsley. Served with white rice and sweet plantains
Gratinado del Chef
$25.00
Shrimp, scallops and mushrooms sautéed with shallots, flambéed with Spanish brandy in a creamy tomato basil sauce. Au gratin with Parmesan cheese. Served in a puff pastry shell with sautéed vegetables and sweet plantains
Tapas / Appetizers
Albondigas Caseras
$9.00
Seasoned lamb and beef meatballs simmered in spicy tomato cumin sauce, sprinkled with sliced roasted almonds
Camarones Cubita Bella
$9.00
Shrimp, cream cheese and a slice of jalapeño pepper wrapped in bacon, deep fried until crisp. Served with a garlic aioli sauce
gluten-free
Pollo al Ajillo
$11.00
Seasoned chicken and mushrooms sautéed in extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, diced peppers and fresh parsley with a touch of white wine
Chorizos con Setas al Jerez
$11.00
Spanish chorizo and fresh mushrooms sautéed with olive oil and minced garlic and flambéed with sherry wine
Tapa Vegetariana
$10.00
Portobello mushrooms, fresh tomatoes, zucchini, carrots, artichoke hearts, roasted peppers, asparagus tips and basil sautéed in extra virgin olive oil and fresh herbs
gluten-free
Tortilla Española
$9.00
Traditional Spanish potato and onion omelette. Served with olives, red peppers and garlic aioli sauce
gluten-free
Mejillones al Citrico
$14.00
Fresh Prince Edward Island mussels steamed in white wine and citrus Beurre Blanc
gluten-free
Filetillo de Lomo
$13.00
Tender strips of beef sautéed with garlic, onions, mushrooms and peppers in a Rioja wine sauce
gluten-free
Setas al Ajo
$9.00
Fresh mushrooms sautéed in extra virgin olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, white wine, red pepper flakes and parsley
Croquetas
$8.00
Homemade ham and chicken croquettes. Served with garlic aioli sauce
Gambas al Ajillo
$11.00
Sautéed shrimp with fresh garlic, olive oil, white wine, lemon juice, crushed red peppers and fresh parsley
Calamares Fritos
$13.00
Marinated and deep-fried calamari served with lemon butter sauce, capers, green onions and diced tomatoes
Meson Especial
$13.00
Spanish chorizo, shrimp, calamari, scallops and mushrooms. Grilled and seasoned with garlic lemon sauce
Tamal Cubano
$9.00
Homemade traditional savory Cuban corn tamale topped with pork meat, sautéed onions and mojo sauce
gluten-free
Empanadas
$9.00
Chicken or beef Cuban-style turnovers served with garlic aioli sauce and a tomato and cilantro sauce
Gambas Picantes
$11.00
Shrimp sautéed in a fragrant Creole sauce of tomatoes, garlic, onions, peppers, thyme and white wine
Papas Rellenas
$9.00
Seasoned mashed potatoes generously stuffed with flavorful ground beef, breaded and lightly fried. Served with garlic aioli sauce
Tapa de la Casa
$13.00
Combination of roasted leg of pork, caramelized onions, fried yuca "Cassava" and green plantain toston. Laced with mojo sauce
gluten-free
Queso de Cabra
$9.00
Baked goat cheese and fresh tomatoes served over tomato basil sauce, drizzled with olive oil infused with basil
gluten-free
Sopas / Soups
Crema de Langosta
$5.00
Lobster bisque
Frijoles Negros
$5.00
Black bean soup
gluten-free
Ensaladas / Salads
Add: Chicken $3, Shrimp $5, Portobello $3, Avocado $3, Crispy Fried Goat Cheese $4
Caesar Salad
$13.00
Heart of romaine lettuce, garlic croutons and Parmesan cheese, topped with a creamy Caesar dressing
gluten-free
Salmon Salad
$15.00
Fresh North Atlantic salmon seasoned with herbs and grilled. Served with chopped greens, tomatoes, green olives, red peppers and Bermuda onions. Tossed with balsamic vinaigrette dressing
gluten-free
Aguacate a la Vinagreta
$14.00
Fresh avocado, lettuce, tomatoes and red onions. Tossed with balsamic vinaigrette dressing
gluten-free
Ensalada de Pollo a la Parrilla
$14.00
Marinated grilled chicken breast, field greens, tomatoes, bell peppers and red onions. Tossed with citrus dressing
gluten-free
Ensalada de Pera
$14.00
Pear salad. Pears soaked in Spanish Anis "Sambuca," breaded and deep fried golden brown. Served with field greens, dried candy walnuts, manchego cheese, red pepper and Bermuda onions. Tossed with citrus dressing
Kaciones / Side Orders
Papas Fritas
$4.00
French fries
Arroz Blanco
$3.00
White rice
Yuca Frita
$6.00
Fried yuca stick (Cassava) with garlic aioli dipping sauce
Yuca con Mojo
$5.00
Boiled yuca (cassava), grilled onions and mojo
Tostones
$5.00
Double-fried green plantains. Served with chimichurri sauce
Arroz con Azafran
$4.00
Spanish saffron rice
Ensalada de la Casa
$5.00
House side salad. Tossed with balsamic vinaigrette dressings
Platanos Maduros
$5.00
Fried sweet plantains
Espinacas Salteadas
$4.00
Sautéed baby spinach
Aves / Poultry
Pollo con Camarones
$15.00
Chicken and shrimp sautéed with zucchini in a fresh basil tomato sauce with a touch of cream, au gratin with Parmesan cheese. Served with white rice and sweet plantains
Pollo al Limon
$14.00
Tender chicken breast seasoned with fresh herbs, dipped in egg batter, Parmesan cheese and white wine. Pan-seared golden brown and laced with lemon sauce and lemon zest. Served with white rice and sweet plantains
Pollo a la Diabla
$15.00
Chicken sautéed in spicy Creole sauce, mushrooms, onions, peppers and Spanish white wine. Served with white rice and sweet plantains
Arroz con Pollo
$14.00
Traditional Cuban dish of saffron rice and chicken. Served with sweet plantains
gluten-free
Milanesa Cubana de Pollo
$14.00
Breaded chicken breast, criolla sauce and melted Swiss cheese. Served with white rice and sweet plantains
Churrasco de Pollo con Chimichurri
$15.00
Seasoned and grilled filet of chicken. Served with chimichurri sauce, rosemary roasted potatoes, fresh vegetables and sweet plantains
gluten-free
Carnes / Meats
Lechon Asado
$15.00
Roasted pork leg marinated with zesty mojo de ajo sauce. Served with moro rice, yuca and sweet plantains
gluten-free
Ropa Vieja (Old Clothes)
$14.00
A Cuban tradition of thinly shredded seasoned beef with red wine, tomato sauce, bell peppers and green olives. Served with white rice, sweet plantains and black beans
gluten-free
Palomilla
$14.00
Thin cutlet of choice top round seasoned and quickly grilled. Topped with grilled onions. Served with white rice, black beans and sweet plantains
gluten-free
Chilindron de Cordero
$15.00
Tender meaty lamb shank slowly braised in a rich merlot wine sauce and vegetable mirepoix. Served with white rice, black beans and sweet plantains
Medallones de Cerdo
$13.00
Pork loin medallions grilled then finished in the oven with fresh apples, dried cherries and cinnamon sauce with a touch of Cuban rum. Served with white rice and sweet plantains
gluten-free
Ternera al Jerez
$15.00
Pan-seared tender veal medallions, deglazed with Jerez wine, shallots, julienne portobellos and caramelized onions. Served with white rice and sweet plantains
Bistec Emapanisado
$14.00
Breaded Cuban-style steak served with white rice, black beans and sweet plantains
Pescados y Mariscos / Seafood
Zarzuela de Mariscos
$16.00
Shrimp, scallops, calamari and mussels sautéed with onions, peppers and mushrooms. Flambéed with Spanish brandy and simmered in a zesty tomato broth. Served with white rice and sweet plantains
Trucha al Modo Mio
$14.00
Pan-seared rainbow trout, sautéed artichoke hearts, tomatoes, red peppers and capers laced with Muga white wine sauce. Served with white rice and sweet plantains
Salmon a la Parrilla
$15.00
Fresh North Atlantic salmon seasoned and grilled, topped with sautéed baby spinach and laced with wine lemon sauce. Served with white rice and sweet plantains
gluten-free
Tilapia Doña Maria
$14.00
Pan-seared fillet of tilapia sautéed in extra virgin olive oil, garlic, mussels and jumbo shrimp topped with tomato lobster sauce. Served with white rice and sweet plantains
Camarones Criollos
$15.00
Jumbo shrimp sautéed with extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, white wine, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, asparagus tips and parsley. Served with white rice and sweet plantains
Camarones Picantes
$15.00
Jumbo shrimp sautéed with onions, asparagus tips and peppers in a spicy Creole sauce. Served with white rice and sweet plantains
Gratinado del Chef
$15.00
Shrimp, scallops and mushrooms sautéed with shallots, flambéed with Spanish brandy in a creamy tomato basil sauce. Au gratin with Parmesan cheese. Served in a puff pastry shell with sautéed vegetables and sweet plantains
Sandwiches
Lunch only. Monday through Saturday until 4 pm
Sandwich Cubano Grande
$10.00
Pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, lite mustard and mayo, pressed on Cuban bread
Pan con Bistec
$11.00
Skirt steak, Swiss cheese, grilled onions, mayo, lettuce and tomatoes, pressed on Cuban bread
Empanisado Sandwich
$11.00
Breaded steak, Swiss cheese, pickles, grilled onions, lite mustard and mayo, pressed on Cuban bread
Pan con Lechon
$11.00
Marinated roasted pork leg, Swiss cheese, pickles, grilled onions, lite mustard and mayo, pressed on Cuban bread
Sandwich de Pollo
$10.00
Marinated chicken breast, Swiss cheese, grilled onions, pickles, lite mustard and mayo, pressed on Cuban bread
Vegetarian Sandwich Cubano
$9.00
Avocado, lettuce, roasted red peppers, Bermuda onions, Swiss cheese, tomatoes, pickles, lite mustard and mayo, pressed on Cuban bread
Sandwich de Portobello
$9.00
Grilled marinated portobello mushrooms with goat cheese, roasted peppers, lettuce and tomatoes, pressed on Cuban bread
Sandwich de Salmon
$11.00
Grilled fresh Atlantic salmon, spring mix, Roma tomatoes and Bermuda onions laced with chimichuri sauce, pressed on Cuban bread
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General Info
Hours
Monday:
11:00am - 10:00pm
Tuesday:
11:00am - 10:00pm
Wednesday:
11:00am - 10:00pm
Thursday:
11:00am - 10:00pm
Friday:
11:00am - 2:00am
Saturday:
11:00am - 2:00am
Sunday:
12:00pm - 9:00pm
About Us
Vicente's Cuban Cuisine was created to give Detroit's palette a authentic taste of Cuba! We have been around since 2005, and don't plan on going anywhere. Our recipes have been handed down through generations of the Vazquez family, as well as a few additions from our amazing Chilean Chef Roberto Caceres. We are located right down in the heart of Detroit right off of Library St right next to the YMCA. Even through this trying times we have never wavier nor skimped on our ingredients to continue to bring you the most authentic Cuban cuisine. So enjoy and Vive Cuba!