A Piece Of Havana Menu (Update 2025)

A Piece Of Havana is a Spanish-Latin American-Cuban restaurant located in Charlotte, NC, known for its authentic Cuban cuisine and warm atmosphere. Offering a wide range of vegan and vegetarian options, this restaurant caters to various dietary preferences. Customers praise the delicious empanadas, flavorful pasta, and Cuban sandwiches. The ambiance is vibrant, with the aroma of garlic filling the air, creating an inviting dining experience. Some customers appreciate the live music and salsa dancing nights, adding to the lively atmosphere. With excellent service and a diverse menu, A Piece Of Havana is a go-to spot for those looking for a taste of Cuban culture in Charlotte.

Havana Menu

Cuban Turnover | Empanada Cubana

Homemade empanadas prepared to order. Your choice of Beef, Chicken, Roasted Pork, Ham & Cheese or Spinach & Cheese.

Cuban Tamale

Cuban Tamale with roasted Pork.

$7.50

Cuban Croquettes

Croquettes filled with Ham and Cheese.

$6.00

Potato Balls

Stuffed Potatoes with Beef and Pork.

$10.00

Ceviche Varadero

Catch of the day and Shrimp served with Mariquitas.

$21.00

Havana Sampler

A Cuban feast: Cuban Turnover, Homemade Beef Tamale, Plantains, Fried Pork Chunks, Tostones Croquettes and Fried Yuca

$22.00

Caribbean Calamari | Calamares Del Caribe

CHEF SPECIALTY - Served with our homemade marinara sauce.

$17.00

Mariquitas With Avocado Dipping

SPECIALTY OF THE CHEF - Made with fresh Avocados, Tomatoes, Onions, Cilantro and Lime Juice served with Mariquitas.

$12.00

Trio De Tostones

Ropa vieja, Spicy Creamy Shrimp and Chimichurri Skirt Steak.

$22.00

Yuca Balls With Cheese

Yuca Balls served with marinara sauce.

Tequenos

Tequenos rellenos con queso

$6.00

Chicken Soup | Sopa De Pollo

Cuban homemade Chicken Soup.

Cuban Salad | Ensalada Estilo Cubano

Mixed greens, Tomatoes, Avocado, Cucumber, Onions served with Chickpeas and Lemon garlic vinaigrette.

$10.00

Caesar Salad | Ensalada Cesar

$10.00

Vegetarian Combination

White Rice, Black Beans, Sauteed mixed Vegetables and Plantains.

$15.00

Roasted Chicken | Pollo A La Habanera

A HOUSE SPECIALTY - Roasted and Marinated in a Special mojo seasoned and grilled to perfection.

Hemingway Chicken | Pollo Hemingway

Boneless Chicken Strips rolled with Bacon, Marinated with our house Mojo, Salt and Pepper, Cooked with White Wine and Sliced Onions.

$18.00

Havana Chicken | Pollo A La Plancha

Boneless chicken breast marinated for hrs, grilled to order and topped with sauteed onions.

$18.00

Chicken Milanesa | Milanesa De Pollo

Boneless chicken breast breaded, topped with ham, melted Swiss cheese and topped with Spanish creole sauce.

$19.00

Skirt Steak Sandwich | Sanduche De Churrasco

Grilled skirt steak, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Chimichurri, Onions and Crispy shoestring potatoes.

$21.00

Cuban Sandwich | Sanduche Cubano

Ham, Swiss cheese, Roasted Pork, Mustard, Mayonnaise and Pickles.

$13.00

Sirloin Steak Sandwich | Pan Con Bistec

Grilled sirloin steak, lettuce, tomatoes, chimichurri, onions and shoestring potatoes.

$18.00

Milanesa Sandwich | Sanduche De Milanesa

Breaded (Steak or Chicken Breast), Topped with Ham and Cheese, Marinara sauce, Lettuce and Tomatoes.

$18.00

Pork Sandwich | Pan Con Lechon

Slow cooked pork, pulled and lightly marinated in mojo and sauteed onions.

$15.00

Chicken Sandwich | Sanduche De Pollo

Grilled chicken breast with mojo, grilled onions, lettuce, tomatoes and mayo.

$16.00

Cuban Cheeseburger | Cuban Frita

Cheeseburger (Butcher Choice), Topped with deli Ham, Roasted Pork, Croquettes, Onions, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles and Shoestring Potatoes.

$17.00

Miami Sandwich | Sanduche Miami

Ham, Swiss cheese, Roasted Pork, Ham Croquettes, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Mustard, Mayo and Pickles. (House favorite!)

$16.00

Chicken Bacardi Alfredo

Homemade Bacardi alfredo sauce served with a marinated grilled chicken breast.Sub shrimp $

$18.00

Shrimp Scampi

Sauteed in lemon juice, butter, garlic and white wine.

$17.00

Pasta Cubana

Creamy Tomato Pasta with Shrimp and Colombian Sausage.

$21.00

Paella Cubana | Favorite

A SEAFOOD PARADISE! Lobster, Shrimp, Clams, Mussels, Scallops, Calamari, Spanish Chorizo, Onions, Bell Peppers, Pork chunks and Chicken cooked with Dark Beer and mixed in Cuban seasoned Yellow Rice.

$55.00

Parrillada Cubana

Served with White Rice, Black beans and Plantains, Roasted Pork, Havana Chicken and Palomilla Steak.

$52.00

Paella Valenciana

Lobster, Shrimp, Clams, Mussels, Scallops, Calamari, Garlic, Onions, Three color Peppers and Dark Beer all mixed with the best Seasoned Yellow Rice.

$50.00

Whole Fried Snapper | Pargo Frito A Lo Cubano

Whole Marinated Fried Snapper.

$27.00

Grilled Mahi Mahi Fillet | Filete De Pescado Asado

Fillet previously Seasoned with Cuban mojo, Grilled and topped with Sauteed Onions.

$23.00

Shrimp In Garlic Sauce | Camarones Al Ajillo

Shrimp sauteed in special homemade Cuban sauce with olive oil, white wine, garlic and a touch of parsley.

$20.00

Creole Shrimp | Enchilada De Camarones

Shrimp cooked in a creole sauce with green pepper, Red pepper, Onions and Garlic.

$21.00

Breaded Fish | Pescado Relleno

Fillet with Cilantro sauce Stuffed with Shrimp and Avocado sauce.

$22.00

Piece Of Havana Star Ribs | Costillas De Puerco A La Habanera

Specially marinated, Boiled for tenderness and then grilled for Crispiness topped with Cuban style BBQ - Vinaigrette Sauce.

$22.00

Roasted Pork | Lechon Asado

Roasted Pork Marinated for hrs in our Special Mojo Sauce, Slow Cooked for to hrs, Pulled and Lightly Grilled - Served with Sauteed onions.

$18.00

Fried Pork Chunks | Masas De Puerco Fritas

Lean Pork Chunks, Slow cooked in special mojo sauce, Deep Fried and Topped with Sauteed onions.

$19.00

Havana Pork | Chuleta De Puerco A La Habana

Lean pork Tenderloin, Marinated in a Cuban mojo sauce, Grilled and topped with sauteed onions.

$19.00

Stewed Shredded Beef | Ropa Vieja

Boiled in its natural juices, Shredded marinated and Cooked to perfection with garlic, Onions, and Peppers.

$20.00

Palomilla Sirloin Steak | Bistec De Palomilla

oz. Sirloin Cuban style cut, Grilled and topped with our homemade Chimichurri sauce and Sauteed Onions.

$20.00

Crispy Shredded Beef | Vaca Frita

Boiled in its Natural juice, Seasoned to perfection, Grilled until Crispy and topped with Sauteed Onions and our homemade Chimichurri Sauce.

$19.00

Cuban Skirt Steak | Churrasco Cubano

oz. Skirt Steak Grilled to order with Salt and Pepper and served with Chimichurri.

$28.00

Picadillo Cubano

Stewed ground beef with tomatoes, onions, special sesaonings and green olives added for saltiness.

$18.00

Steak Milanesa | Milanesa De Carne

oz. breaded steak marinated topped with ham, melted Swiss cheese and topped with Spanish creole sauce.

$19.00

Stewed Oxtail | Rabo Encendido

Tender, Flavorful Oxtail, Stewed in a Zesty Creole Sauce.

$27.00

White Rice | Arroz Blanco

$5.00

Black Beans | Frijoles Negros

$6.00

Plantains | Maduros

$6.00

Tostones

$6.00

Fried Yuca | Yuca Frita

$5.00

Mixed Rice & Beans | Congris

$6.00

Salad | Ensalada

$6.00

French Fries | Papa Fritas

$5.00

Cuban Style Green Beans

$6.00

Yellow Rice With Veggies | Arroz Amarillo

$6.00

Mashed Potatoes | Pure De Papa

$6.00

Boiled Yuca With Mojo

$6.00

Cuban Toast

$4.00

Sodas

Pepsi Products, Malta, Lemonade or Iced Tea

$4.00

Cuban Sodas

Jupina, Ironbeer, Coconut Water, Malta, and Materva

$5.00

Natural Juices

Apple, Cranberry, Mango, Orange and Pineapple (no refills)

$5.00

Natural Shakes

With Milk or Water (Mango, Papaya, Tamarindo, Mamey, Guanabana)

$6.00

Bottled Water

$2.50

Perrier Mineral Water

$5.00

Cuban Coffee | Cafe Cubano

$3.00

Cuban Coffee With Steamed Milk | Cortadito

$4.00

Cuban Coffee With Milk | Cafe Con Leche

$4.00

Colada

$4.00

Sun Garden Riesling, Chile

Elegant, crisp white fresh flavors of green apple, peach and apricot

Italico Pinot Grigio, Italy

Crisp and dry, with fresh citrus aromas, and green apple flavors with hints of jasmine

Stemmari Moscato, Italy

White flowers with citrus notes, extreme fruitiness balanced by a nice crispness

Mistinguett Brut, Spain

Melon, apple, and banana. Harmonious with a light touch of acidity

Obalo Rosado, Spain

A fun everyday rose that offers delicate raspberry and citrus flavors alongside fresh acidity

Finca La Linda Unoaked Chardonnay, Argentina

Fresh and bright, with flavors of pear, green apple and white peaches

Mistinguett Cava Brut Nature, Spain

Lively citrus and subtle spice with tiny bubbles and a refreshing, clean finish

Stoneburn Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand

Crisp and refreshing tropical fruit flavors with zesty pepper and herbal aromas

Bodini Malbec, Argentina

Dark, ripe Bing cherries and toasty caramel, with spicy red and black fruits

Entwine Merlot, California

Perfectly ripe and juicy, like summer plums and cherries

Errazuriz Max Cabernet, Chile

Fresh fruits such as cherries and strawberries, and those of tobacco and spices

Querceto Chianti, Italy

Lightweight but smooth, aromas of red fruits; black cherry and dark plum

Aletta Garnacha, Spain

Bright violet color with assertively perfumed blueberry and cherry compote scents. Zesty flavors offer sweet dark fruit and floral flavors that deepen on the back half

Mano A Mano Tempranillo, Spain

Notes of stone fruits, cherry and plum on the nose; it is fresh with notes of cocoa and coffee. On the palate, it is a strong and tasty wine with sweet tannins

Saurus Select Pinot Noir, Argentina

Bright red cherries and rose petal aromas with subtle hints of warm sandalwood

J Bouchon Canto Sur, Chile

Flavors of ripe strawberries and Mediterranean herbs with gentle smokiness

Casa Silva Carmenere, Chile

Plush and mouth-filling with notes of blackberry, chocolate, mint, and jalapeno

Knights Red Blend, Portugal

Black cherry, plum, licorice and sweet cranberry flavors with a touch of spice

Luigi Bosca Malbec Doc, Argentina

Bottle. Aromas of cherry and ripe plum, spiced, with mocha and blackberry hints

Finca Resalso, Spain

Bottle. Expresses itself with marked primary aromas, mulberry, licorice and black forest fruits

Emilio Moro, Spain

Bottle. The central presence of ripe black fruit gives way to spicy nuances and minerals

Luca Laborde Syrah, Argentina

Bottle. Notes of the cigar, leather, smoked meat, blackberry jam and spiced cherries

Veuve Clicquot Brut Champagne, France

Bottle. A crisp, world-famous signature balance of power and finesse with notes of brioche and golden apple

Laurent-Perrier Brut Rose Reserve Champagne, France

Bottle. Bubbling with all the flavors of juicy red raspberries, sweet cherries and pomegranate. Finished with hints of nectarine and a red apple

Castelnau Brut Reserve Champagne, France

Bottle. Toasty, creamy, ripe, and full-bodied, with classic zesty, tiny bubbles

Homemade Mojitos

A classic rum, fresh mint, and lime. Various flavors available

Summer In La Havana

Ketel one vodka, Midori melon liqueur, Chambord liqueur, pineapple and cranberry juice, delicious!

Flavored Mojitos

Pineapple, strawberry, mango, coconut, cherry, raspberry. Dirty mojito, tropical mojito, or Brazilian mojito

Cubanpolitan

Ketel one vodka, Midori melon liqueur, fresh pineapple infused with Anejo gold tequila, topped with grand Marnier, served in a frosty martini glass finished off with a sugared rim

Homemade Margarita

Montezuma gold tequila, fresh orange juice, dense, lime juice, and homemade simple syrup

Havana Fantasy

Malibu coconut rum, banana liqueur, pineapple, orange juice and a dash of pomegranate syrup. You'll feel like you're on the island

Imported Organic Sangria

Burgundy and Chablis wine, vodka, tequila, rum, pineapple juice, and homemade simple syrup

Long Island Peach Tea

Mmmm, peachy! Smirnoff vodka, peach schnapps, southern comfort, captain Morgan original spiced rum, sweet n' sour and finished with lemon soda

Cuba Libre

Also called mentirita (a lie) is what all Cubans drink: rum and coke with a splash of lime juice

Mangotini

Fresh mango vodka infusion with Smirnoff vodka with a tuaca meltdown and served in a frosty martini glass

Old Cuban

Bacardi anos rum, angostura bitters, lime juice. Simple syrup, mint leaves, champagne

Pina Colada

A sweet cocktail made with rum, cream of coconut, and pineapple juice, served blended or shaken with ice. Garnished with a pineapple wedge and maraschino cherry

Moscow Mule

Tito's vodka, ginger beer, lime juice

Havana Mule

Tito's vodka, ginger beer, lime juice, and passion fruit

Caipirinha

Brazil's national cocktail is made with cachaca, sugar, and lime

OMB

Sycamore Mountain Candy IPA

New Belgium

Wicked Weed Pernicious IPA

Draft Beers

Rotating selection

Corona

Heineken

Corona Light

Presidente

Dos Equis Amber

Negra Modelo

Modelo Especial

Stella Artois

Michelob Ultra

Miller Lite

Bud Light

Coors Light

Drink Menu

Kid's Menu

Havana Grilled Chicken Breast With Fries

$8.50

Grilled Palomilla Steak With Fries

$8.50

Spaghetti With Ham & Cheese

$8.50

Chicken Strips With Fries

$8.50

Corn Dogs With Fries

$8.50

Cuban Flan

$7.00

Coconut Ice Cream

$5.00

Churros

$7.00

Assorted Cheesecakes

$7.50

Chocolate Cake

$7.50

Tres Leches Cake

$7.50

Desserts