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.
Cuban Croquettes
Croquettes filled with Ham and Cheese.
Potato Balls
Stuffed Potatoes with Beef and Pork.
Ceviche Varadero
Catch of the day and Shrimp served with Mariquitas.
Havana Sampler
A Cuban feast: Cuban Turnover, Homemade Beef Tamale, Plantains, Fried Pork Chunks, Tostones Croquettes and Fried Yuca
Caribbean Calamari | Calamares Del Caribe
CHEF SPECIALTY - Served with our homemade marinara sauce.
Mariquitas With Avocado Dipping
SPECIALTY OF THE CHEF - Made with fresh Avocados, Tomatoes, Onions, Cilantro and Lime Juice served with Mariquitas.
Trio De Tostones
Ropa vieja, Spicy Creamy Shrimp and Chimichurri Skirt Steak.
Yuca Balls With Cheese
Yuca Balls served with marinara sauce.
Tequenos
Tequenos rellenos con queso
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.
Caesar Salad | Ensalada Cesar
Vegetarian Combination
White Rice, Black Beans, Sauteed mixed Vegetables and Plantains.
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.
Havana Chicken | Pollo A La Plancha
Boneless chicken breast marinated for hrs, grilled to order and topped with sauteed onions.
Chicken Milanesa | Milanesa De Pollo
Boneless chicken breast breaded, topped with ham, melted Swiss cheese and topped with Spanish creole sauce.
Skirt Steak Sandwich | Sanduche De Churrasco
Grilled skirt steak, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Chimichurri, Onions and Crispy shoestring potatoes.
Cuban Sandwich | Sanduche Cubano
Ham, Swiss cheese, Roasted Pork, Mustard, Mayonnaise and Pickles.
Sirloin Steak Sandwich | Pan Con Bistec
Grilled sirloin steak, lettuce, tomatoes, chimichurri, onions and shoestring potatoes.
Milanesa Sandwich | Sanduche De Milanesa
Breaded (Steak or Chicken Breast), Topped with Ham and Cheese, Marinara sauce, Lettuce and Tomatoes.
Pork Sandwich | Pan Con Lechon
Slow cooked pork, pulled and lightly marinated in mojo and sauteed onions.
Chicken Sandwich | Sanduche De Pollo
Grilled chicken breast with mojo, grilled onions, lettuce, tomatoes and mayo.
Cuban Cheeseburger | Cuban Frita
Cheeseburger (Butcher Choice), Topped with deli Ham, Roasted Pork, Croquettes, Onions, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles and Shoestring Potatoes.
Miami Sandwich | Sanduche Miami
Ham, Swiss cheese, Roasted Pork, Ham Croquettes, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Mustard, Mayo and Pickles. (House favorite!)
Chicken Bacardi Alfredo
Homemade Bacardi alfredo sauce served with a marinated grilled chicken breast.Sub shrimp $
Shrimp Scampi
Sauteed in lemon juice, butter, garlic and white wine.
Pasta Cubana
Creamy Tomato Pasta with Shrimp and Colombian Sausage.
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.
Parrillada Cubana
Served with White Rice, Black beans and Plantains, Roasted Pork, Havana Chicken and Palomilla Steak.
Paella Valenciana
Lobster, Shrimp, Clams, Mussels, Scallops, Calamari, Garlic, Onions, Three color Peppers and Dark Beer all mixed with the best Seasoned Yellow Rice.
Whole Fried Snapper | Pargo Frito A Lo Cubano
Whole Marinated Fried Snapper.
Grilled Mahi Mahi Fillet | Filete De Pescado Asado
Fillet previously Seasoned with Cuban mojo, Grilled and topped with Sauteed Onions.
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.
Creole Shrimp | Enchilada De Camarones
Shrimp cooked in a creole sauce with green pepper, Red pepper, Onions and Garlic.
Breaded Fish | Pescado Relleno
Fillet with Cilantro sauce Stuffed with Shrimp and Avocado sauce.
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.
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.
Fried Pork Chunks | Masas De Puerco Fritas
Lean Pork Chunks, Slow cooked in special mojo sauce, Deep Fried and Topped with Sauteed onions.
Havana Pork | Chuleta De Puerco A La Habana
Lean pork Tenderloin, Marinated in a Cuban mojo sauce, Grilled and topped with sauteed onions.
Stewed Shredded Beef | Ropa Vieja
Boiled in its natural juices, Shredded marinated and Cooked to perfection with garlic, Onions, and Peppers.
Palomilla Sirloin Steak | Bistec De Palomilla
oz. Sirloin Cuban style cut, Grilled and topped with our homemade Chimichurri sauce and Sauteed Onions.
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.
Cuban Skirt Steak | Churrasco Cubano
oz. Skirt Steak Grilled to order with Salt and Pepper and served with Chimichurri.
Picadillo Cubano
Stewed ground beef with tomatoes, onions, special sesaonings and green olives added for saltiness.
Steak Milanesa | Milanesa De Carne
oz. breaded steak marinated topped with ham, melted Swiss cheese and topped with Spanish creole sauce.
Stewed Oxtail | Rabo Encendido
Tender, Flavorful Oxtail, Stewed in a Zesty Creole Sauce.
White Rice | Arroz Blanco
Black Beans | Frijoles Negros
Plantains | Maduros
Tostones
Fried Yuca | Yuca Frita
Mixed Rice & Beans | Congris
Salad | Ensalada
French Fries | Papa Fritas
Cuban Style Green Beans
Yellow Rice With Veggies | Arroz Amarillo
Mashed Potatoes | Pure De Papa
Boiled Yuca With Mojo
Cuban Toast
Sodas
Pepsi Products, Malta, Lemonade or Iced Tea
Cuban Sodas
Jupina, Ironbeer, Coconut Water, Malta, and Materva
Natural Juices
Apple, Cranberry, Mango, Orange and Pineapple (no refills)
Natural Shakes
With Milk or Water (Mango, Papaya, Tamarindo, Mamey, Guanabana)
Bottled Water
Perrier Mineral Water
Cuban Coffee | Cafe Cubano
Cuban Coffee With Steamed Milk | Cortadito
Cuban Coffee With Milk | Cafe Con Leche
Colada
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
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