La Cubana

Cubano Sandwich

Pressed Cuban sandwich with roasted pork, ham, Swiss, pickles, and mustard — the benchmark version that made this place a neighbourhood staple

Ropa Vieja

Slow-braised shredded flank steak in a tomato-pepper sofrito, tender and deeply flavoured from a long simmer

Lechón

Citrus-marinated roasted pork with crispy exterior and yielding interior — the Cuban roast pork that anchors the menu

Moros y Cristianos

Black beans and white rice cooked together with garlic and cumin — a necessary companion to any of the braised mains

Tostones

Twice-fried green plantain rounds — crispy, starchy, and great for scooping up sauces alongside the mains

Maduros

Sweet ripe plantains caramelized in the pan — soft and jammy, a counterpoint to the savoury dishes

Mojito

Rum, fresh lime, mint, and soda — executed cleanly and served strong enough to justify the price