Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar

801 9th St NW suite a, Washington
(202) 408-1600

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Tropical Chips and a Trio of Dips
Levanta Muerto Seafood Soup
Pineapple Guacamole Cubano
Plato Gaucho Mixed Grill
Dragon Street Meatballs
Churrasco a La Cubana
Pineapple Guacamole
Masitas de Puerco
Black Bean Soup
Seafood Paella

Menu

8 oz. To Go Cocktails (Must be 21 to Purchase)
8 oz. Classic Mojito
8 fl oz. - poured over ice, makes 1.5 standard sized beverages. All cocktails are made with fresh squeezed juices and should be consumed immediately - quality may deteriorate after 48 hours. Must be 21 to purchase.
8 oz. Mango Mojito
Must be 21 to purchase. 8 fl oz. - poured over ice, makes 1.5 standard sized beverages. All cocktails are made with fresh squeezed juices and should be consumed immediately - quality may deteriorate after 48 hours.
8 oz. Primo Mojito
Must be 21 to purchase. 8 fl oz. - poured over ice, makes 1.5 standard sized beverages. All cocktails are made with fresh squeezed juices and should be consumed immediately - quality may deteriorate after 48 hours.
8 oz. Patron Mojito
Must be 21 to purchase. 8 fl oz. - poured over ice, makes 1.5 standard sized beverages. All cocktails are made with fresh squeezed juices and should be consumed immediately - quality may deteriorate after 48 hours.
8 oz. Passion Fruit Mojito
Must be 21 to purchase. 8 fl oz. - poured over ice, makes 1.5 standard sized beverages. All cocktails are made with fresh squeezed juices and should be consumed immediately - quality may deteriorate after 48 hours.
8 oz. Pomegranate Mojito
Must be 21 to purchase. 8 fl oz. - poured over ice, makes 1.5 standard sized beverages. All cocktails are made with fresh squeezed juices and should be consumed immediately - quality may deteriorate after 48 hours.
8 oz. Coconut Mojito
Must be 21 to purchase. 8 fl oz. - poured over ice, makes 1.5 standard sized beverages. All cocktails are made with fresh squeezed juices and should be consumed immediately - quality may deteriorate after 48 hours.
8 oz. Raspberry Mojito
Must be 21 to purchase. 8 fl oz. - poured over ice, makes 1.5 standard sized beverages. All cocktails are made with fresh squeezed juices and should be consumed immediately - quality may deteriorate after 48 hours.
8 oz. Classic Caipirinha
Must be 21 to purchase. 8 fl oz. - poured over ice, makes 1.5 standard sized beverages. All cocktails are made with fresh squeezed juices and should be consumed immediately - quality may deteriorate after 48 hours.
8 oz. Red Sangria
Must be 21 to purchase. 8 fl oz. - poured over ice, makes 1.5 standard sized beverages. All cocktails are made with fresh squeezed juices and should be consumed immediately - quality may deteriorate after 48 hours.
8 oz. White Sangria
Must be 21 to purchase. 8 fl oz. - poured over ice, makes 1.5 standard sized beverages. All cocktails are made with fresh squeezed juices and should be consumed immediately - quality may deteriorate after 48 hours.

16 oz. To Go Cocktails (Must be 21 to Purchase)
16 oz. Classic Mojito
Must be 21 to purchase. 16 fl oz. - poured over ice, makes 3 standard sized beverages. All cocktails are made with fresh squeezed juices and should be consumed immediately - quality may deteriorate after 48 hours.
16 oz. Mango Mojito
Must be 21 to purchase. 16 fl oz. - poured over ice, makes 3 standard sized beverages. All cocktails are made with fresh squeezed juices and should be consumed immediately - quality may deteriorate after 48 hours.
16 oz. Primo Mojito
Must be 21 to purchase. 16 fl oz. - poured over ice, makes 3 standard sized beverages. All cocktails are made with fresh squeezed juices and should be consumed immediately - quality may deteriorate after 48 hours.
16 oz. Patron Mojito
Must be 21 to purchase. 16 fl oz. - poured over ice, makes 3 standard sized beverages. All cocktails are made with fresh squeezed juices and should be consumed immediately - quality may deteriorate after 48 hours.
16 oz. Passionfruit Mojito
Must be 21 to purchase. 16 fl oz. - poured over ice, makes 3 standard sized beverages. All cocktails are made with fresh squeezed juices and should be consumed immediately - quality may deteriorate after 48 hours.
16 oz. Pomegranate Mojito
Must be 21 to purchase. 16 fl oz. - poured over ice, makes 3 standard sized beverages. All cocktails are made with fresh squeezed juices and should be consumed immediately - quality may deteriorate after 48 hours.
16 oz. Coconut Mojito
Must be 21 to purchase. 16 fl oz. - poured over ice, makes 3 standard sized beverages. All cocktails are made with fresh squeezed juices and should be consumed immediately - quality may deteriorate after 48 hours.
16 oz. Raspberry Mojito
Must be 21 to purchase. 16 fl oz. - poured over ice, makes 3 standard sized beverages. All cocktails are made with fresh squeezed juices and should be consumed immediately - quality may deteriorate after 48 hours.
16 oz. Classic Caipirinha
Must be 21 to purchase. 16 fl oz. - poured over ice, makes 3 standard sized beverages. All cocktails are made with fresh squeezed juices and should be consumed immediately - quality may deteriorate after 48 hours.
16 oz. Red Sangria
Must be 21 to purchase. 16 fl oz. - poured over ice, makes 3 standard sized beverages. All cocktails are made with fresh squeezed juices and should be consumed immediately - quality may deteriorate after 48 hours.
16 oz. White Sangria
Must be 21 to purchase. 16 fl oz. - poured over ice, makes 3 standard sized beverages. All cocktails are made with fresh squeezed juices and should be consumed immediately - quality may deteriorate after 48 hours.
16 oz. Virgin Mojito
16 oz Virgin Mojito. Must be 21 to purchase.

32 oz. To Go Cocktails (Must be 21 to Purchase)
32 oz. Classic Mojito
Must be 21 to purchase. 32 fl oz. - poured over ice, makes 6 standard sized beverages. All cocktails are made with fresh squeezed juices and should be consumed immediately - quality may deteriorate after 48 hours.
32 oz. Mango Mojito
Must be 21 to purchase. 32 fl oz. - poured over ice, makes 6 standard sized beverages. All cocktails are made with fresh squeezed juices and should be consumed immediately - quality may deteriorate after 48 hours.
32 oz. Primo Mojito
Must be 21 to purchase. 32 fl oz. - poured over ice, makes 6 standard sized beverages. All cocktails are made with fresh squeezed juices and should be consumed immediately - quality may deteriorate after 48 hours.
32 oz. Patron Mojito
Must be 21 to purchase. 32 fl oz. - poured over ice, makes 6 standard sized beverages. All cocktails are made with fresh squeezed juices and should be consumed immediately - quality may deteriorate after 48 hours.
32 oz. Passionfruit Mojito
Must be 21 to purchase. 32 fl oz. - poured over ice, makes 6 standard sized beverages. All cocktails are made with fresh squeezed juices and should be consumed immediately - quality may deteriorate after 48 hours.
32 oz. Pomegranate Mojito
Must be 21 to purchase. 32 fl oz. - poured over ice, makes 6 standard sized beverages. All cocktails are made with fresh squeezed juices and should be consumed immediately - quality may deteriorate after 48 hours.
32 oz. Coconut Mojito
Must be 21 to purchase. 32 fl oz. - poured over ice, makes 6 standard sized beverages. All cocktails are made with fresh squeezed juices and should be consumed immediately - quality may deteriorate after 48 hours.
32 oz. Raspberry Mojito
Must be 21 to purchase. 32 fl oz. - poured over ice, makes 6 standard sized beverages. All cocktails are made with fresh squeezed juices and should be consumed immediately - quality may deteriorate after 48 hours.
32 oz. Classic Caipirinha
Must be 21 to purchase. 32 fl oz. - poured over ice, makes 6 standard sized beverages. All cocktails are made with fresh squeezed juices and should be consumed immediately - quality may deteriorate after 48 hours.
32 oz. Red Sangria
Must be 21 to purchase. 32 fl oz. - poured over ice, makes 6 standard sized beverages. All cocktails are made with fresh squeezed juices and should be consumed immediately - quality may deteriorate after 48 hours.
32 oz. White Sangria
Must be 21 to purchase. 32 fl oz. - poured over ice, makes 6 standard sized beverages. All cocktails are made with fresh squeezed juices and should be consumed immediately - quality may deteriorate after 48 hours.
32 oz. Virgin Mojito
Must be 21 to purchase. 32 fl oz. - poured over ice, makes 6 standard sized beverages. All cocktails are made with fresh squeezed juices and should be consumed immediately - quality may deteriorate after 48 hours.

Beer (Must Be 21 to Purchase)
Corona Beer
Must be 21 to purchase. 6 Pack of Beer.
Dos Equis Lager Beer
Must be 21 to purchase. 6 Pack of Beer.
Heineken Beer
Must be 21 to purchase. 6 Pack of Beer.
Lagunitas IPA Beer
Must be 21 to purchase. 6 Pack of Beer.
Modelo Negra Beer
Must be 21 to purchase. 6 Pack of Beer.
Modelo Especial Beer
Must be 21 to purchase. 6 Pack of Beer.
Presidente Beer
Must be 21 to purchase. 6 Pack of Beer.
Medella
Must be 21 to purchase. 6 Pack of Beer.

Wine-Bottle Red and White (Must be 21 to Purchase)
Bottle - Garzon Tannat
Must be 21 to purchase.
Bottle - 60 Souls Pinot Noir
Must be 21 to purchase.
Bottle - Argento Malbec
Must be 21 to purchase.
Bottle - Garzon Pinot Rose
Must be 21 to purchase.
Bottle - Argento Grigio
Must be 21 to purchase.
Bottle - Garzon Albarino
Must be 21 to purchase.
Bottle - Garzon Sauv Blanc
Must be 21 to purchase.
Bottle- House Red
Must be 21 to purchase.
Bottle- House White
Must be 21 to purchase.

Wine Bottle- Sparkling (Must be 21 to Purchase)
Dom Perignon Sparkling
Must be 21 to purchase.
Moet - Imperial Brut Sparkling
Must be 21 to purchase.
Moet - Nectar Imperial Sparkling
Must be 21 to purchase.
Moet - Nectar Rose Sparkling
Must be 21 to purchase.
Perrier - Jouet Sparkling
Must be 21 to purchase.
Veuve Clicquot - Yellow Label Sparkling
Must be 21 to purchase.
Veuve Clicquot - Gran Damme Sparkling
Must be 21 to purchase.

Appetizers
Pineapple Guacamole Cubano
Avocado, grilled golden pineapple, roasted jalapeños, fresh lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, plantain chips
Crab Guacamole
Blue crab meat, avocado, grilled golden pineapple, roasted jalapeños, fresh lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, plantain chips
Mama Amelia's Empanadas
Choose two empanadas. Served with Aji-sour cream dipping sauce.
Tuna Ceviche
Marinated yellowfin tuna, house-pickled cucumbers, seaweed, avocado, toasted Macadamia nuts, pumpkin seed oil vinaigrette.
Spinach and Manchego Bunuelos
Manchego cheese and spinach fritters, goat cheese crema, and organic olive oil. Vegetarian.
Bread and Mango Butter
Our signature, house made Mango Butter with crispy Cuban pressed bread.

Soups & Salads
Levanta Muerto Seafood Soup
"Raise the Dead" soup with a rich ChinoCubano broth. Shrimp, Baja bay scallops, crabmeat, mussels, coconut milk, truffle oil
Black Bean Soup
Rich and slow-simmered flavors, red onions, sour cream
Jardin Salad
Marinated queso Blanco, watercress, baby spinach, romaine, grape tomato, Kalamata olives, red onions, red wine vinaigrette, and bonito chips. Vegetarian.

Entrees
Ropa Vieja
Braised, shredded and stewed beef brisket, tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, red wine, white rice, maduros
Arroz con Pollo
Saffron long-grain rice, boneless chicken, green peas, Manzanilla olives, hard-boiled egg, asparagus, Palacios chorizo, and roasted piquillo pepper salad.
Visit to Havana
Ybor City Style pressed Cuban sandwich with sour orange marinated pork loin, Genoa salami, ham, provolone and Swiss cheese. Yellow mustard-pickle relish. Served with sides of Black Bean Soup, House Salad and Tropical Chips
Churrasco a la Cubana
Grilled skirt steak, parsley, lemon, and onion sauce, roasted garlic boniato-potato mash, watercress salad, red wine vinaigrette
Paella Vegetariana
Baby spinach, "Soyrizo", wild mushrooms, garbanzo beans, saffron long grain rice, asparagus, and grilled artichoke hearts salad.
Paella Marinera
Jumbo shrimp, Maine lobster tail, mussels, squid, Baja Bay scallops, claw crabmeat, saffron long grain rice, and roasted piquillo pepper salad.
Pez Cobia
Pan-roasted black kingfish, sweet shrimp, Baja bay scallops, crab meat, mussels, coconut milk Chino-Cubano broth, green mango escabeche, and white rice.
Pollo Asado
Roasted half chicken, all-natural, free range, sour orange sauce "Rancho Y Luna" style, black beans, white rice
Camerones Enchilados
Jumbo shrimp sauteed in Cuba Libre enchilado tomato, culantro sauce, white rice, maduros
Plato Gaucho (For Two)
Skirt steak, Maine lobster tail, jumbo shrimp, free range grilled half chicken, and Cortez chorizo sausage. Parsley chimichurri sauce.
Cuban Pork (For Two)
Slow roasted Sakura pork shank, crispy skin. Sour orange, onion and caper mojo. Choice of two side dishes.

Accompaniments
Boniato Mash
Roasted garlic boniato-potato mash
ARROZ CON FRIJOLES
Steamed white rice and black beans
AGUACATE
Half an avocado. olive oil and sea salt
YUCA FRIES
Crispy and creamy yuca. cilantro-caper allioli
TOSTONES HAWAIANOS
Twice-fried green Hawaiian plantains. Dijon-mojo
MADUROS
Fried ripened sweet plantains

Desserts
Tres Leches
Vanilla sponge cake soaked in three milks. Mocha mousse.
Mami Totty's Arroz Con Leche
A classic Cuban rice pudding recipe handed down from chef pernot's mother-in-law. Coconut macaroon with Macadamia nuts.
Cuban Flan
A traditional Cuban dessert of vanilla custard. Candied mango and papaya salad. Vanilla cookie.
Churros con Chocolate

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Recent Reviews

Went for cocktails - Amazing. The hostess wasn't happy that we were not having the main course. Cocktails were good and appetite was fantastic. We felt we should be able to choose whether we want to have appetisers or the main course or both. Annoying attitude from the hostess just because we were not having the main course was disappointing.
April 2025
Fairly mediocre drinks and honestly disappointing food. We were seated in a back room in the corner, and proceeded to wait probably 20 minutes before someone came around to ask about drinks. The second room, “La Galleria” was a totally dead room that felt like we had been tucked away somewhere and forgotten. The servers were great but overbooked, and the food we got (Masitas de puerto Fritas) was totally fatty. Overall, good servers (but not great service) and mediocre &...
March 2025
I try to eat at Cuba Libre every time I come to D.C. It's a great experience from the moment you walk in the door. I feel like I've been transported to the streets Havana whenever I'm at Cuba Libre, from the decor to the people, to the food. I can't say enough good things about the food. You just have to try it.
February 2025

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Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar

801 9th St NW suite a, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 408-1600