1928 Cuban Bistro - St. Johns
160 Shops Blvd, St Johns
(904) 209-5162
Customers' Favorites
Steak Sandwich and Pork Sandwich
La Gordita Open-Faced Toast
Chicken & Beef Empanadas
Croqueta & Egg Sandwich
Ham & Cheese Tostada
Palomilla Steack
Magu's Yuca Fries
Cuban Empanadas
Sweet Plantains
Pork Fried Rice
Featured items
Rice Plates
Choose white rice or congri rice with your choice of protein and toppings.
The Cuban Sandwich
Roasted pork, ham, Swiss, pickles, and mustard on Cuban bread make it spicy for an additional charge.
Mami's Sopita De Pollo
Mami's chicken soup
Queso Frito
Fried cheese and guava sauce.
Pan Con Bistec Sandwich
USDA Angus beef palomilla, plantain sticks, lettuce, tomato, mayo, and chimi sauce on cuban bread.
Wraps
Choice of protein, choice of rice sweet plantains. And cilantro aioli wrapped in a spinach wrap.
Yuca Bites
Fried yuca with a queso blanco center
Medianoche Sandwich
Roasted pork, ham, Swiss, pickles, and mustard on sweet bread.
Churros
Save room for dessert.
Café Con Leche (12 oz)
Steamed milk with a shot of espresso.
La Nani
Shot of espresso over ice with milk and caramel.
Mezclado Sandwich
Scrambled eggs, ham, and cheese on Cuban bread
Deluxe Mezclado
Scrambled eggs, cheese, croquetas, and our "Salsa roja" on Cuban bread. (Spicy)
Pollo A La Plancha Sandwich
Grilled chicken, Swiss, lettuce, tomato, mayo, and "Salsa verde" on Cuban bread.
Tres Tequenos
Fried dough with queso blanco in the middle.
Maduros Side Item
Flan
Save room for dessert.
The Elena Ruth Sandwich
Turkey, cream cheese, bacon, and guava-strawberry préserves, on medianoche bread. Make it fancy: add brie cheese for an additional charge.
Tostones
Breakfast Desayuno
Cuban Tostada
Deluxe Mezclado
Scrambled eggs, cheese, croquetas, and our "Salsa roja" on Cuban bread. (Spicy)
La Aly Babalu
Ham, Swiss, or cheddar, and powdered sugar on sweet bread
La Gordita Open-faced Toast
Croquetas, avocado, bacon, mozzarella, fried egg, and our "especial" sauce on Cuban bread
Mezclado Sandwich
Scrambled eggs, ham, and cheese on Cuban bread
Croqueta & Egg Sandwich
Croqueta, ham, fried egg, and "Salsa verde" on Cuban bread
Desayuno Caballero
Palomilla steak, 2 eggs, side salad, and Cuban tostada
1928 Completa
2 eggs, 2 ham croquetas, 2 ham slices, tomato slices, and Cuban tostada
La Flaca Open-faced Toast
Hummus, avocado, tomato, feta, and fried eggs on cuban bread
Grilled Cheese Tostada
Ham & Cheese Tostada
Tostada Dulce
Cream cheese and guava preserve on medianoche bread
Para Picar
Cuban Empanadas
Chicken, beef, roasted pork, ham and cheese, the 1928, Nutella, banana, and guava, or vegetarian. Don't forget the salsa verde. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Croquetas
Two ham, chicken, or seasonal flavor. Don't forget the salsa verde. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Cuban Pastries
Guava, cheese, guava and cheese, guava coco, coco cheese, or apple. Don't forget the salsa verde. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Papa Rellena
Fried and breaded potato ball filled with ground beef. Don't forget the salsa verde. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Pastelito Preparado
Meat pastry with ham, cheese, and a pickle. Don't forget the salsa verde. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Yuca Bites
Fried yuca with a queso blanco center
Yuca Rellena
Guava, cheese, guava and cheese, guava coco, coco cheese, or apple. Don't forget the salsa verde. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish,or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Tequenos
Fried dough with queso blanco stuffed in the middle.
Café
La Nani
Shot of espresso over ice with milk and caramel.
Café Con Leche (12 oz)
Steamed milk with a shot of espresso.
Café Bombón
Shot of espresso over condensed milk.
La Rebe
Steamed almond milk, espresso, brown sugar, and becky's secret ingredient.
Cortadito
Cuban espresso with steamed milk.
Colada
Double shot of espresso (enough to share).
Café Con Leche Grande
Steamed milk with a shot of espresso.
Cafécito
Shot of sweetened cuban espresso.
Cappuccino
Shot of espresso with milk form and cinnamon.
Americano
Shot of espresso with water.
Ninos
Tres Tequenos
Fried dough with queso blanco in the middle.
Kids Rice Plate
White rice, grilled chicken, and 1 maduro
Mini Ham & Cheese
Choice of Swiss or cheddar cheese on Cuban bread.
Mini Aly Babalu
Ham, Swiss, and powdered sugar on sweet bread.
Sopita
Mami's Sopita De Pollo
Mami's chicken soup
Black Beans I 16oz
Grandma approved black beans | 16 oz
Drinks
Latin Soda
Tropical Fruit Juice
Malta
Cuban Tea
Chamomile and anise (de manzanilla y anise).
Sandwiches
Pan Con Bistec Sandwich
USDA Angus beef palomilla, plantain sticks, lettuce, tomato, mayo, and chimi sauce on cuban bread.
The Cuban Sandwich
Roasted pork, ham, Swiss, pickles, and mustard on Cuban bread make it spicy for an additional charge.
Medianoche Sandwich
Roasted pork, ham, Swiss, pickles, and mustard on sweet bread.
El Guajiro Sandwich
Cantimpalo, roasted sweet plantains, fontina cheese, and "Salsa special" on Cuban bread pork, onions.
Pan Con Lechon Sandwich
Roasted pork, onions, and our "Salsa verde" on Cuban bread.
Cuban Sloppy Joe Sandwich
Cuban-style ground beef, Swiss. And maduros on a soft bun.
Piry's Croqueta Preparada Sandwich
Ham, Swiss, croquetas, pickles, and mustard on Cuban bread.
The Elena Ruth Sandwich
Turkey, cream cheese, bacon, and guava-strawberry préserves, on medianoche bread. Make it fancy: add brie cheese for an additional charge.
Pollo A La Plancha Sandwich
Grilled chicken, Swiss, lettuce, tomato, mayo, and "Salsa verde" on Cuban bread.
The 904 Sandwich
Bacon, lettuce, tomato, Turkey, Swiss, and mayo on Cuban bread.
Mojo Pesto Turkey Sandwich
Cantimpalo, Turkey, Swiss, tomato, lettuce, and mojo-pesto sauce on Cuban bread.
Sloppy Pollo Sandwich
Shredded chicken, plantain sticks, and mayo on a soft bun.
La Fina Sandwich
Mozzarella, lettuce, tomato, and chili-balsamic glaze on Cuban bread.
Tuna Salad Melt Sandwich
Tuna salad, Swiss, lettuce, and tomato on Cuban bread.
Platos Fuertes
Rice Plates
Choose white rice or congri rice with your choice of protein and toppings.
Salads
La Havana Salad
Romaine, avocado, tomato, cucumber, garbanzo beans. Plantain sticks, and mango-poppy dressing.
The Gables Salad
Romaine, spring mix, grapes, black olives, pecans, brie, plantain sticks, and balsamic vinaigrette.
Steak Salad
Palomilla steak, tomato, cucumber, onions, feta cheese. Plantain sticks, and chili-balsamic dressing.
The 1928 Salad
Romaine, tomato, cucumber, onions, tuna salad, lime wedge, 2 croquetas, and olive oil and vinegar.
The Duval Salad
Romaine, tomato, eggs, bacon, avocado, cheddar cheese, plantain sticks, and ranch dressing.
Wraps
Wraps
Choice of protein, choice of rice sweet plantains. And cilantro aioli wrapped in a spinach wrap.
Sides
Magu's Yuca Fries
Queso Frito
Fried cheese and guava sauce.
Maduros Side Item
Tostones
Side of Rice
Plantain Chips
Dulces
Churros
Save room for dessert.
Alfajores
Cookies. Save room for dessert.
Flan
Save room for dessert.
Tres Leches
Save room for dessert.
Recent Reviews
Super nice staff and great food. Thank you for the hospitality this morning - been missing Cuban cuisine. Sorry I had a Fat Girl flare up before I could take a pic of the guava and cheese delicacy. lol 😆
July 2025
Absolutely amazing!! The service is top tier, they treat customers like family. Tiffany and Sully are amazing, they represent the face of 1928 in the way that it should. Truly nothing like it in the north Florida area. I am an avid traveler and the closest thing to 1928’s environment and service would be all the way in south Florida. 10/10 recommend!
July 2025
Stopped by with some friends that love the place. Tried the fried potato ball. It was ok. The beef filling was a little cold. Empanadas were really good. There isn't a lot of room inside, but they do have some outdoor seating as well. Nice little place with friendly staff.
December 2024
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