Havana Rumba Middletown

12003 Shelbyville Rd, Louisville
(502) 244-5375

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Customers' Favorites

Guacamole Dip with Plantain Chips
House Bread with Special Butter
Plantain Chips and Queso
Chicken w Rice and Beans
Havana Rumba Sandwich
Zarzuela De Mariscos
Havana Club Sandwich
Especial de la Casa
Tostones Con Pollo
Sweet Potato Fries

Menu

Featured items
Steak Chimichurri (Churrasco Steak)
Grilled skirt steak with red & green chimichurri sauce on the side for dipping. Served with rice, black beans, and sweet plantains.
Masas De Puerco
Morsels of marinated fresh pork, fried until crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. Served with rice, black beans, and sweet plantains.
Pollo Con Queso
Chicken breast strips, grilled until crispy, with bell peppers, onions, garlic, and lime juice and topped with our queso sauce. Served with rice, black beans, and sweet plantains.
Rumba Queso Dip
Cubano
Roasted pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard. Served on hot pressed Cuban bread
Vaca Frita
Our famous shredded beef, grilled until crispy with bell peppers, onions, garlic, and lime juice. Served with rice, black beans, and sweet plantains.
Lechon Asado
The famous Cuban pork. Marinated in citrus juices, garlic, and Cuban spices. Slow-roasted for hours. Served with congri rice and yuca con mojo (boiled cassava root with mojo sauce).
Pescado A La Parrilla
Grilled Swai fish fillet with cilantro and garlic rub. Served with rice, black beans, aioli, and sweet plantains.
Fricase De Pollo
This Cuban favorite is made with boneless chicken, carrots, and potatoes, slow-cooked in wine, and tomato creole sauce. Served with congri rice and sweet plantains.
Cuban Sampler Plate
One chicken empanada, 3 chicken and ham croquettes, and one Cuban tamale.
Camarones Al Ajillo
Shrimp sautéed in olive oil with garlic and lime juice. Served with congri rice and sweet plantains.
Pollo Asado
A chicken half marinated with sour orange, garlic, and spices, roasted to perfection. Served with rice, black beans, and sweet plantains.
Cuban Tamale
Fresh corn tamale topped with roasted pork and mojo criollo sauce.

Hot Tapas
Rumba Queso Dip
Camarones Al Ajillo
Shrimp sautéed in olive oil, garlic, and lime juice. Served with aioli, fresh salsa, and Cuban bread.
Cuban Tamale
Fresh corn tamale topped with roasted pork and mojo criollo sauce.
Cuban Sampler Plate
One chicken empanada, 3 chicken and ham croquettes, and one Cuban tamale.
Croquetas De Pollo
Chicken croquettes served with Antillana sauce for dipping.
Beef Empanadas
Chicken Empanadas
Cheese & Spinach Empanadas
Vegetarian Queso Dip
Croquetas de Jamon
Ham croquettes served with Antillana sauce for dipping.
Vegetarian Tamale
Fresh corn tamale topped with mojo sauce.
Tostones Con Carne
Smashed fried green plantains topped with shredded beef, Monterey Jack cheese, and fresh salsa.
Tostones Con Pollo
Smashed fried green plantains topped with grilled chicken, Monterey Jack cheese, and fresh salsa.
Tostones Con Lechon
Smashed fried green plantains topped with roasted pork, Monterey Jack cheese, and fresh salsa.

Cold Tapas
Guacamole
A house favorite. Served with plantain chips.
Ham, Chorizo And Cheese Plate Entremes
Serrano ham, Spanish chorizo, and Manchego cheese. Served with Marcona almonds, caramelized walnuts, olives, and fruits.

Mixed Tapas
Tapeo Criollo
Chicken empanada, Veggie empanada, Cuban tamale, yuca brava spicy yuca bites, grilled Spanish chorizo, ham & chicken croquettes, mixed olives, and house-made roasted bell peppers. e Spanish tradition of sharing tapas, small potions with a wide variety. This sampler tower is enough for 4 people.

Soup & Salad's
Ensalada Tropical
Mixed greens, mango,, orange, strawberries, papaya, avocados, caramelized Spanish walnuts.
Rumba Caesar
Romaine lettuce, shaved Manchego cheese, and yuca croutons. Made with our own Caesar dressing.
Ensalada Cubana
Chopped green leaf lettuce, cherry tomatoes, roasted peppers, cucumbers, and red onions. Dressed with olive oil and vinegar.
Mima's Frijoles Negros Bowl
Expertly prepared black beans stew, topped with diced Spanish onions. 100% Vegetarian.
Mima's Frijoles Negros Cup
Expertly prepared black beans stew, topped with diced Spanish onions. 100% Vegetarian.
Ensalada De Casa
Spring mix, tomatoes, cucumbers, avocados, and fresh cheese.

Sandwiches
Cubano
Roasted pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard. Served on hot pressed Cuban bread
Churrasco Chicken
Grilled boneless chicken breast marinated with red Chimichurri sauce. Served on a soft bun topped with Swiss cheese, crispy bacon, lettuce, onions, tomatoes, and our house-made honey mustard. Served with French fries.
De Pescado (Fish)
Grilled Swai fish fillet. Served on a soft bun with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and our aioli sauce.
Havana Rumba
Roasted pork, Spanish chorizo, Serrano ham, Provolone cheese, ham, mustard, pickles, and aioli. Served on hot pressed Cuban bread
Vegetariano Press
Tomatoes, lettuce, onions, grilled zucchini & squash, avocados, roasted peppers, pickles, Swiss cheese, Dijon mustard, and our aioli sauce. Served on hot pressed Cuban bread with sweet potato fries.
Havana Club
Grilled chicken, ham, bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, grilled onions, and honey mustard on hot-pressed Cuban bread.

Beef (Carnes)
Vaca Frita
Our famous shredded beef, grilled until crispy with bell peppers, onions, garlic, and lime juice. Served with rice, black beans, and sweet plantains.
Steak Chimichurri (Churrasco Steak)
Grilled skirt steak with red & green chimichurri sauce on the side for dipping. Served with rice, black beans, and sweet plantains.
Palomilla Steak
Marinated thinly sliced Top Sirloin steak, topped with grilled onions. Served with rice, black beans, and sweet plantains.
Pinchos Del Solomillo
Grilled fillet mignon skewer topped with green chimichurri sauce. Served with black beans, white rice, avocados, and sweet plantains.
Ropa Vieja
Shredded beef, cooked with bell peppers, onions, and olives in a wine and tomato Creole sauce. Served with congri rice and sweet plantains.

Chicken (Pollo)
Pollo Con Queso
Chicken breast strips, grilled until crispy, with bell peppers, onions, garlic, and lime juice and topped with our queso sauce. Served with rice, black beans, and sweet plantains.
Fricase De Pollo
This Cuban favorite is made with boneless chicken, carrots, and potatoes, slow-cooked in wine, and tomato creole sauce. Served with congri rice and sweet plantains.
Pollo A Mojo
A boneless chicken breast marinated with citrus juices grilled. Topped with grilled onions and mojo criollo sauce. Served with congri rice and sweet plantains.
Pollo Asado
A chicken half marinated with sour orange, garlic, and spices, roasted to perfection. Served with rice, black beans, and sweet plantains.
Pollo Con Champinones
Thinly sliced boneless chicken breast grilled with a cilantro-garlic rub, topped with sautéed mushrooms and cheese sauce. Served with congri rice and sweet plantains.
Pollo Empanizado
A marinated boneless chicken breast lightly breaded and fried. Served over sofrito sauce (Wine and tomato creole sauce). Served with rice, black beans, and sweet plantains.
Pollo A La Milanesa
A boneless chicken breast, lightly breaded and fried, topped with Serrano ham and melted provolone cheese, over sofrito sauce. Served with rice, black beans, and sweet plantains.

Pork (Puerco)
Lechon Asado
The famous Cuban pork. Marinated in citrus juices, garlic, and Cuban spices. Slow-roasted for hours. Served with congri rice and yuca con mojo (boiled cassava root with mojo sauce).
Masas De Puerco
Morsels of marinated fresh pork, fried until crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. Served with rice, black beans, and sweet plantains.

Vegetarian (Vegetarianos)
Grilled Veggies
Zucchini, mushrooms, squash, bell peppers, onions, and sofrito sauce and topped with Manchego cheese. Served with rice, black beans, and sweet plantains.
Cuban Vegetariano
Spinach and cheese empanada, yuca con mojo (boiled cassava root), white rice, black beans, and sweet plantains.

Seafood (Mariscos)
Camarones Al Ajillo
Shrimp sautéed in olive oil with garlic and lime juice. Served with congri rice and sweet plantains.
Pescado A La Parrilla
Grilled Swai fish fillet with cilantro and garlic rub. Served with rice, black beans, aioli, and sweet plantains.
Zarzuela Mariscos
Traditional Spanish aromatic seafood stew cooked in a wine tomato sauce with a combination of shrimp, white fish, calamari, and scallops. Served with rice and sweet plantains.

Sides
Boniato Frito
Sweet potato fries.
Maduros
Sweet plantains.
Grilled Vegetables
Zucchini, squash, bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, sautéed with sofrito sauce and topped with manchego cheese.
Congri Rice
Seasoned black beans and rice, cooked together.
Arroz Blanco
Steamed white rice.
Yuca Con Mojo
Boiled cassava, topped with our mojo sauce (garlic, onion, lime juice, and olive oil).
French Fries (Papas Fritas)
Yuca Frita
Cassava root fries.
Tostones
Smashed, fried green plantains.

Family Meal for Two
Pork (Lechon Asado) Family Meal
The famous Cuban pork. Marinated in citrus juices, garlic, and Cuban spices. Slow-roasted for hours. Served with rice, black beans, and sweet plantains.
Beef (Ropa Vieja) Family Meal
Our famous shredded beef, grilled until crispy with bell peppers, onions, garlic, and lime juice. Served with rice, black beans, and sweet plantains.
Chicken (Fricase De Pollo) Family Meal
This Cuban favorite is made with boneless chicken, carrots, and potatoes, slow-cooked in wine, and tomato creole sauce. Served with rice, black beans, and sweet plantains.
Grilled Vegetables - Family Meal
Zucchini, mushrooms, squash, bell peppers, onions, and sofrito sauce and topped with Manchego cheese. Served with rice, black beans, and sweet plantains.

Dessert (Postres)
Pina Colada Shortcake
Delicious toasted pound cake topped with flambé pineapple and ice cream.
Tres Leches
A delicious vanilla and 3 kinds of milk cake.
Tia's Flan
Aunt Moni's recipe for creamy vanilla custard is the best in the family.
Bombon Cake/Chocolate
Havana Bananas
Our signature dessert. Dark Cuban rum flambé bananas served over vanilla bean ice cream.

Drinks
Pepsi Products (16oz)
Tropical Milkshake (16oz)
Tropical Juices (16oz)

Appetizer
Havana Chicken Nachos

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Recent Reviews

We absolutely loved our visit to Ash & Elm before a Fort Wayne Fever game. We came into town from Fort Wayne. I had googled gluten and dairy free friendly restaurants and discovered Ash & Elm. The place far exceeded our expectations. The environment is very cool- old warehouse vibes with cute decor. We especially appreciated the pride flags and messages of kindness throughout. Our server was awesome. All 4 of us ordered cider flights and told her to choose for us- she...
August 2025
The cider is always great, but I feel the food has dropped a notch. For instance, the chicken was kinda meh. It's not as flavorful as it once was. The entree sizes are ample, the service good, and ambiance nice.
August 2025
We came tonight and looked forward to having a date night. I want to preface this saying I adore kids, but we anticipated sitting at the bar for a kid free night. It was brought to my attention that the CEO was present for a party and the kids that we sitting at the bar top were his. It was disappointing that the wait staff had to apologize to us for how the children were sitting at the bar top. It made us feel uncomfortable and annoyed and ate our food and left even though we...
July 2025

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Havana Rumba Middletown

12003 Shelbyville Rd, Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 244-5375