Old Havana Sandwich Shop menu - Durham NC 27701

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Sandwiches

All of our slow roasted pork comes from local, pasture-raised pigs, without added hormones or antibiotics. Our sandwiches are served on rolls from Guglhupf bakery, reminiscent of those eaten in rural Cuba. Add extra toppings to customize your sandwich. Cheese - $1.00, avocado - $0.75, pickles - $0.50, black bean paste - $1.00, extra pork - $2.00
- Havana $8.5
  
  This classic from Cuba's capital city features slow roasted pork house-cured ham, cheese, pickle, mustard, and mojo sauce
- Santiago $7.95
  
  Hailing from Cuba's eastern capital, this sandwich highlights the best of slow roasted pork, topped with a little mustard and our signature mojo sauce
- Tampa $8.95
  
  Created by the Cuban immigrant community in the Floridian city, this sandwich brings together slow roasted pork housecured ham, cheese, salami, pickle, mustard, and mojo sauce.
- EL Caney $8.5
  
  Named for a Cuban town renowned for its avocadoes, this twist on a Cuban sandwich brings together our slow roasted pork, avocado, cheese, a touch of mustard, and our signature mojo sauce
- Ellis Island $7.95
  
  A classic grilled ham and cheese sandwich made with our house-cured ham, cheese, mustard, and pickle.
- Not-So-Cuban $8.25
  
  We've combined Boar's Head turkey and cheese, avocado, a touch of mustard, and our signature mojo sauce to create a delicious, if not Cuban, sandwich. (Pork-free.)
- San Fernando $7.95
  
  is sandwich features roasted chicken simmered in a rich tomato and white wine sauce with sauteed onions, olives, and paprika. (Pork-free.)
- Cienfuegos $8.25
  
  Named for the seaside town, this sandwich features tuna salad with house-made aioli, roasted red peppers, pickled onions, and a sprinkling of capers. (Pork-free.)
- Camaguey $7.25
  
  is generous grilled cheese sandwich, which includes pickle, mustard, and mojo sauce, is named for the Cuban town and province known for its cheese. (Vegetarian friendly.)
- Baracoa $6.95
  
  is sandwich, lled with black bean paste made from organic slow-cooked beans, is topped with mustard, pickle, and mojo sauce. (Vegetarian friendly.)

Plates

All of our slow roasted pork comes from local, pasture-raised pigs, without added hormones or antibiotics
- Sampler Plate $9.95
  
  Get a taste of Old Havana with a generous serving of slow-roasted pork, tender rice, slow-cooked black beans, and our much-loved maduros
- Masas De Puerco Frito $10.5
  
  Delicious pieces of deep-fried cured pork served with tender rice, slow-cooked black beans, and maduros.
- Luncheon Plate $7.5
  
  With a side of rice and two pieces of our famous maduros. For an extra special treat ask for a spoonful of our pork drippings drizzled on your rice.
- Pork & Garbanzo Soup $8.5
  
  Slow cooked pork and garbanzo soup with house-made pork stock, pork, house-cured ham, organic garbanzo beans, organic tomatoes, potatoes, and paprika. Served with white rice and maduros
- Vegetarian Plate $7.5
  
  Escape to Cuba with a combination of our rice, slowcooked black beans, and a full order of our famous maduros.

Tapas & Snacks
- Cuban Slider $7
  
  Our famous slow-roasted pork served on a brioche slider roll with mustard and pickle.
- Croquetas $3.75
  
  Hushpuppy meets pork in this classic Cuban fritter that has deep roots in Spain.
- Country Pate $4.5
  
  Our house-made pork pate (no liver), made with the sweetest meat from the cheeks and jowels. Served with pickled vegetables
- Papas Bravas $3.5
  
  A plate of deep fried potatoes, served with paprika and a spicy aioli dipping sauce. Not vegetetarian friendly.
- Zora $4.5
  
  Our house-made fresh chorizo sausage, made from pork belly and seasoned with paprika and garlic. Served with sliced bread and olives
- Spanish Manzanilla Olives $2.5
  
  A small bowl of Spain's signature aceitunas
- Plato de Quesos $6.95
  
  A selection of 2 Spanish cheeses. Accompanied by classic Spanish manzanilla olives and sliced bread.
- Frutas Secas $4.5
  
  An assortment of dried gs, dates, apricots, marcona almonds, and local honey. An old Spanish (and Cuban) tradition.

Sides
- Frijoles Negros $2.75
  
  Our traditionally slow-cooked Cuban black beans are vegetarian friendly and can be eaten alongside white rice or as a soup on their own.
- Arroz $2
  
  is moist and tender white rice is the perfect accompaniment to the Frijoles Negros. For an extra special treat ask for a spoonful of our pork drippings drizzled on top
- Maduros $0.8
  
  ese oven-roasted, ripe sweet plantains have delightful crispy edges.
- Bag of Plantain chips $1.8
  
  e thinly-cut fried plantains make a tasty alternative to potato chips
- Traditional Cuban Toasts - Tostada (Cuban Toast with Butter) $2
- Traditional Cuban Toasts - Pan con timba (Toast with Guava) $2.5
- Traditional Cuban Toasts - Tostada con queso (Cheese Toast) $3

Cafecitos & Dulces - Coffees & Tea

Available Cuban Style or Unsweetened
- Cafe Cubano $1.25
  
  Rich espresso. For a Cuban style treat, let us add a traditional sugar infusion
- Cortadito $1.5
  
  Cafe cubano with a dash of warm, frothed milk
- Cafe con leche $2
  
  Cafe cubano with two parts warm, frothed milk
- Americano (16 oz) $2
  
  A rich, avorful cousin to American style co ee
- Tea (16 oz) $2
  
  Organic Black Tea, Chamomile

Cafecitos & Dulces - Sweets
- Mantecaditos $0.75
  
  Our house-made traditional Cuban cookies are reminiscent of shortbread. (Not vegetarian friendly.)
- Palmeras $2.5
  
  A aky buttery pastry topped with powdered sugar. e perfect companion to a Cuban-style co ee.
- Natilla $3.5
  
  A traditional Cuban vanilla custard. Limited availability

Beverages
- Cold Drinks $1.85
  
  Including tropical fruit nectars or old-fashioned sodas made with cane sugar
- Milk $1.7
  
  Enjoy a glass of local milk from Maple View Farms.

Plates

Not a fan of fried eggs.You can substitue scrambled eggs on any of our breakfast plates.
- El Gallego $8.5
  
  Zorza (fresh chorizo sausage), a fried egg, and fried potatoes or Cuban toast.
- El Artista $9.5
  
  Country pork pate, mixed green salad, and Cuban toast, accompanied by grapefruit marmelade from This & That Jam.
- El Campesino $9.5
  
  Fried cured pork pieces, a fried egg, and arroz congris (white rice cooked with black beans).
- El Obrero $9.5
  
  Slow roasted pork, a fried egg, maduros, and arroz congris (white rice cooked with black beans).
- El Europeo $6.5
  
  A mix of dates, apricots, figs and marcona almonds served with yogurt, local honey, and Cuban toast.
- Las Carolinas $8.5
  
  Pan-fried house-cured ham, 2 fried eggs, and fried potatoes or Cuban toast.
- El Vegetariano $7.5
  
  Arroz congris (white rice cooked with black beans), 2 fried eggs, maduros, and mixed green salad.

Sides
- Fried Egg $2
- Arroz Congris $3.5
- Yogurt with Local Honey $3
- Pan-Fried House-Cured Ham $3.5
- Traditional Cuban Toasts - Tostada (Cuban Toast with Butter) $1.5
- Traditional Cuban Toasts - Pan con timba (Toast with Guava) $2
- Traditional Cuban Toasts - Tostada con queso (Cheese Toast) $3
- Traditional Cuban Toasts - Side of Jam from This & That Jam $1.25
- Croquetas $3.75
- Papas Bravas $3.5
- Country Pate $4.5
- Maduros $0.75

Sandwiches

All of our slow roasted pork comes from local, pasture-raised pigs, without added hormones or antibiotics. Our sandwiches are served on rolls from Guglhupf bakery, reminiscent of those eaten in rural Cuba. Add extra toppings to customize your sandwich. Cheese - $1.00, avocado - $0.75, pickles - $0.50, black bean paste - $1.00, extra pork - $2.00
- Havana $7.95
  
  This classic from Cuba's capital city features generous layers slow roasted pork house-cured ham and cheese, pickle, mustard, and mojo sauce
- Santa Havana $8.25
  
  A Christmas spin on the classic Cuban sandwich features generous layers slow roasted pork, reindeer sausage, cheese, pickle, and mustard.
- El Caney $7.95
  
  Named for a Cuban town renowned for its avocadoes, this twist on a Cuban sandwich brings together a generous portion of our slow roasted pork, avocado, cheese, a touch of mustard, and our signature mojo sauce.
- Cienfuegos $8.25
  
  Named for a Cuba's beautiful coastal city, this sandwich features shrimp salad made with our spicy paprika aioli and served on fresh bread.
- Baracoa $5.95
  
  This sandwich, filled with black bean paste made from slowcooked beans, is topped with mustard, pickle, and mojo sauce. (Vegetarian friendly.)

Coffees & Tea

Available Cuban Style or Unsweetened
- Cafe Cubano $0.75
- Double $1
  
  Rich espresso. For a Cuban style treat, let us add a traditional sugar infusion.
- Cortadito $1
  
  Cafe cubano with a dash of warm, frothed milk
- Cafe Con Leche $1.5
  
  Cafe cubano with two parts warm, frothed milk
- Americano (16 oz) $1
  
  A rich, flavorful cousin to American style coffee
- Tea (16 oz) $1.5
  
  Organic Black Tea, Chamomile

Sweets
- Mantecaditos $0.75
  
  Our house-made traditional Cuban cookies are reminiscent of shortbread. (Not vegetarian friendly.)
- Guava Pie $4
  
  Serve up the tropics on a plate with a slice of Guava pie made from our own manteca crust. (Not vegetarian friendly.)
- Natilla $3.5
  
  A traditional Cuban vanilla custard made from an old family recipe.
- Frutas Secas $4.95
  
  An assortment of dried figs, dates, apricots, marcona almonds, and local honey.

Drinks
- Juice $2.5
  
  Choose from a glass of mango nectar or orange juice.
- Milk $1.7
  
  Enjoy a glass of local milk from Maple View Farms.
- Assorted Cold Drinks $1.85