Havana Grill

5450 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Suite G, San Diego
(858) 430-6878

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Arroz Congris Picadillo Con Gris Vieja Plátanos Tostones Y Yuca Con Mojo
Rabo Encendido Family Meal
Sweet Plantains Congris
Toasted Pan Cuban Bread
Cuban Fries with Mojo
Ensalada Cubana Half
Croquetas de Jamon 3
Guava Cheese Pastry
Croquetas de Jamon
Hot Cuban Sandwich

Menu

Plates
Grilled Citrus Chicken
Naturally raised hormone-free Chicken Breast with caramelized Onions and Cilantro
Lechón
Roasted Pork, White Onions, Cilantro, Mojo
Vaca Frita
Natural hormone-free braised Flank Steak, seared crispy with sauteed Onions and Mojo
Ropa Vieja
Natural hormone-free Beef, braised and shredded in a light wine and organic Tomato Sauce with Olives and Capers
Sampler Platter
Empanada, Papa Rellena, Sweet Plantain, Yuca Fries, Tostones, Ham Croquettes, and Plantain Chips
Pollo
Mary's free-range 1/2 Chicken roasted with a Garlic and Herb house rub garnished with Onion
Picadillo
Natural hormone-free Ground Beef seasoned with Onions, Bell Peppers, Garlic, organic Tomato Sauce, Olives, and Raisins
The Hemingway
Marinated and grilled Palisades Ranch grass-fed Sirloin, grilled Wild Caught Gulf Shrimp, and roasted Vegetables
Mango Citrus Salmon
Wild caught Sockeye Salmon fillet grilled and served with a fresh Mango Sauce
Fricasé de Pollo
Naturally raised hormone-free Chicken braised in a light wine and organic Tomato sauce with Onions, Bell Peppers, Olives, Capers, and Red Potatoes
Vegetarian Plate
Roasted mixed seasonal veggies, Yuca Fries, Signature Black Beans, Tostone, Sweet Plantains
Osso Buco Encendido (Beef Shank)
Naturally-raised, grass-fed Beef Shank slowly braised in wine and spices
Havana Sirloin Steak (7oz)
Grilled naturally-raised, grass-fed Sirloin Steak, house rub, FuFu (mashed green plantains and pork cracklings). Served medium

Specials
Arroz con Pollo
Traditional, classic Cuban dish made with tender seasoned chicken, cooked with rice, peas, red pepper and spices. Served with sweet plantains and Ensalada Cubana salad
Pollo Garlic Mash
Mary's free range 1/2 Chicken roasted with garlic and herb house rub, garnished with onion. Served with garlic potato mash with pork cracklings
Seafood Paella
Classic seafood rice dish made with clams, mussels, calamari, cod, chicken, roasted red peppers, peas, and lemon. Served with a Cuban tomato and cucumber side salad
Lechon & Garlic
Roasted pork, white onions, cilantro, mojo*Side garlic potato smashed topped with pork cracklings

Sandwiches
El Cubano
Sliced roasted pork, smoked ham, cheese, mustard, pickles, hot pressed
Crazy Cuban
Slice roasted pork, smoked ham, cheese, mustard, pickles, pork cracklings, hot pressed
Cuban American
Natural, hormone-free braised Flank Steak, seared crispy, caramelized Onions, Aioli, Mojo
The Hot Cuban
Roasted Pork, caramelized Onions, Jalapenos, Cilantro, Garlic Aioli, Mojo
The Classic
Roasted Pork, Garlic Aioli, caramelized Onions, Mojo
Havana Chicken
Natural hormone-free Chicken Breast, caramelized Onions, Cilantro, Garlic Aioli
Cuban Veggie
Roasted Bell Peppers and Zucchini, fresh Mint, Goat Cheese, Red Wine Vinegar drizzle

Soup & Salad
Chicken Soup (Full)
Classic house-made Chicken Soup
Ensalada Cubana (Full)
Organic Tomato, local Avocado, Cucumber, Red Onion, Organic Lettuce, House Vinaigrette
Spinach Salad (Full)
Local organic Baby Spinach, Goat Cheese, organic Apples, caramelized Pecans, Cranberries, Honey Mustard Vinaigrette
Original Caesar (Half)
Local organic Romaine, Croutons, original Caesar Dressing
Spinach Salad (Half)
Local organic Baby Spinach, Goat Cheese, organic Apples, caramelized Pecans, Cranberries, Honey Mustard Vinaigrette
Original Caesar (Full)
Local Organic Romaine, Croutons, original Caesar Dressing
Chicken Soup (Half)
Ensalada Cubana (Half)

Side Orders
Sweet Plantains
Over-ripe sweet Black Plantains
Empanada
Fried half-moon shaped turnover consisting of pastry and filled with Picadillo
Croquetas de Jamon
smooth ground ham coated in breadcrumbs then fried
Tostones
Double cooked disc shaped Green Plantains
Yuca Fries
Fried Cassava Root
Fries- Cuban
Giant Papa Rellena
Stuffed mashed potato ball filled with picadillo
Plantain Chips
Roasted Veggies
Fries- Regular
Extra Mojo To Go
Black Beans
White Rice
Congris
Classic Cuban mixed Black Beans and Rice
Chicken Breast
Steamed Yuca
Garlic Potato Mash
Toasted Pan (Cuban Bread)
Gluten Free Pan
Shrimp (3)
Brown Rice

Desserts
Guava Cheese Pastry
Caramel Flan
Arroz con Leche
Cafe Tres Leches
Mango Mojito Tarte
Chocolate Chip Cookie
Brownie Cookie
Guava Cheese Pastry (Half Dozen)
Guava Cheese Pastry (Dozen)

Family Meal
Lechon by the Pound

Soft Drinks
Jupiña
Ironbeer
Tractor Craft Soda
Mexican Coke
Materva
Fanta Orange
Fresh Young Coconut
Malta Hatuey
Sprite
Solar Rain Water (Large)
Solar Rain Water (Small)
Tea- Iced
Tea- Hot
Non-Alcoholic Mojito

Coffee & Tea
Iced Cafe con Leche
Cafe Cubano
Cafe con Leche
Iced Coffee
Tea- Iced
Open Drink
Cortadito
Cafe Americano
French Press
Tea- Hot

Juice
Berry Lemonade
Apple Juice
Fruit Punch
Grape Juice

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Recent Reviews

Food was really good. Really authentic food,
Got cubanos, Papas rellenos, tostones and Guava cheese danish. All were great. Staff checked on us 2 separate times. Great experience overall !! Will be back
June 2025
Got the Cuban hot sandwich, Bavarian cream cake & an iron beer. Everything was delicious, the sandwich was rich with lots of meat & flavor, crispy bread & the garlic butter/oil was yummy. The Bavarian cream cake was delicious, not too sweet (there was an odd flavor in the round thin piece but otherwise everything tasted great. Washed it all down with an iron beer. The place is ridiculously cute! It's an outdoor feel, inside & the staff is all dressed in uniform...
June 2025
We come here at least once a week, and it's always consistently excellent. I usually go for the sandwiches (my favorite is the Hot Cuban), but their plates are great as well. We also often come here just for an afternoon coffee: their cafe con leche is delicious! Great food, really nice staff, just an all around great restaurant!
June 2025

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Havana Grill

5450 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Suite G, San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 430-6878