Santiago's Cuban Cuisine

3 Main St Suite 100, Burlington
(802) 540-2444

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Tostones w Mojo and Salsa Rosada
Cuban Beef Hash Picadillo Plate
Chicharrones and Cuban Sandwich
Camaron Criollo Creole Shrimp
Rum and Mango Apple Crumble
Dessert Tres Leches Cake
Patria Y Vida Sampler
Bistec De Palomilla
Ceviche Al Cubano
Tostones Y Arroz

Menu

Sharables
Tri-Charitas
Green plantain, Boniato and Malanga chips served with our homemade black bean dip and Caribbean salsa.
Camarones al ajillo
Sauteed shrimp in our homemade garlic sauce. Accompanied with toasted cuban bread sliced into points.
Chicharrones
Crispy fried pork belly. Simple, crunchy, delicious. A staple across Latin America. Served with lime wedges.
Patria Y Vida Sampler
Sample our Lechon (roasted pork), Ropa Vieja (shredded beef), and Picadillo (beef hash). Served with fresh Caribbean salsa, ensalada de col (house slaw), and tri-charita chips.
Ceviche Al Cubano
Fresh red snapper, red onions, cubanelle pepper, lime juice and herbs.
Empanadas
Croquetas
Béchamel sauce and ground smoked ham filling crusted with breadcrumbs and fried golden. Served with lime wedges and salsa rosada for dipping.
Spinach & Cheese Empanada
Picadillo Empanada

Salads
Cienfuegos Salad
Mixed greens, cucumber, tomato, black beans, crumbled queso blanco, avocado, red onion and roasted corn w/signature citrus dressing and our plantain crumbles.
Avocado Salad / Ensalada de Aguacate
Avocado paired with sliced heirloom tomatoes and thinly sliced red onion. Enjoy this classic with Spanish extra virgin olive oil & red wine vinegar

Main
Camaron Criollo Creole Shrimp
Shrimp cooked in our homemade Criollo sauce. Onions, bell peppers, garlic, white wine, tomatoes, and shrimp stock.
Baracoa
Boneless fillet of Red Snapper grilled and served with a rich coconut broth. Accented with tender onion and Cubanelle peppers, finished with a touch of aromatic culantro.
Vegadillo
This TVP (Texturized Vegetable Protein) dish is prepared exactly as our Picadillo to accommodate our vegan/vegetarian friends and family.
Ropa Vieja
The national dish of Cuba. Tender shredded beef, onions, garlic, peppers, and olives stewed for hours in a savory tomato sauce.
Lechon Asado
Pork Shoulder marinated in our exclusive mojo sauce (blend of citrus and garlic), then slow roasted.
Pollo Asado
Chicken leg quarters roasted and marinated in our signature mojo sauce.
Cubano
Our famous Cuban sandwich. Roasted pork, smoked ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, mustard, and mojo sauce on authentic Cuban bread from La Segunda Bakery in Tampa, FL. Also available on gluten-free bread. *Sandwiches do not include sides
Vegano Cubano
Plant-based Cubano. Mojo-marinated jackfruit, vegan smoked ham, vegan Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard. Available on gluten-free bread. *Sandwiches do not include sides

Sides
Frijoles Negro
Our house made black bean soup. A family recipe shared for generations.
Tia Elsa's Frijoles Rojo
Aunt Elsa's family recipe. Red beans are slowly cooked with sofrito, chorizo, pork and tropical root vegetables.
Maduros
Ripe plantains with a chewy outer crust and soft creamy interior that melts in your mouth.
Tostones w/ mojo and salsa rosada
Green Plantain fritters, crispy and savory.
Yuca con Mojo
Yuca or Cassava is a nutty flavored starch tuber found throughout Latin America. This traditional rendering is boiled and then tossed with sauteed onions and our signature mojo.
Papas Fritas
Matchstick-cut potato fries with a side of salsa rosada (pink sauce)
House Slaw
Ensalada Mixta Side Salad
Fresh mixed greens with red onion, tomato, and plantain crumbles. Served with our homemade citrus dressing.
Side Avocado Salad
Avocado served with sliced tomato, thinly sliced red onion, finished with Spanish extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar, and sprinkled with sea salt.
Arroz Blanco
White rice
Arroz Amarillo
Yellow rice seasoned with achiote.
Arroz Congris
Rice and black beans cooked together to create a distinctive dark color and a deep, savory taste. Contains pork.
Side of Mojo sauce
Our signature sauce and marinade, exclusive to Santiago's. A blend of garlic and citrus that elevates anything with wow factor.

Desserts & Café
Drip Coffee
Tazo Tea
Milk

Desserts
Nancy's Flan
Abuela Nancy's family recipe. Without this incredible woman there might not be a Santiago's at all. Her indomitable spirit along with her recipes weaves its way through our very foundation. We are so very honored to have this recipe, that goes back 4 generations, to grace our menu. This light, silky egg custard is baked perfectly in a caramel sauce and served like Abuela would, cut into a pie slice with a spoonful of the decadent caramel sauce over the top. The namesake would be very proud.
Tres Leche
A rich and soupy sponge cake soaked in three milks (evaporated, condensed, and whole), topped with whipped meringue that is toasted for a rich complex flavor that contrasts the sweetness of the cake underneath it. As is tradition, a maraschino cherry graces the top.
Key Lime Pie

Cuban Sodas
Materva
Sweet yerba mate soda, sometimes compared to a cream soda or a sweet tea soda.
Jupiña
Sweet pineapple soda
Ironbeer
Island Spiced Soda, a tropical root beer
Mexican Coke

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Recent Reviews

Our first visit to Santiago's last Friday and it was amazing. The food was exceptional and the gentleman that was waiting on us was attentive and helpful. He assisted one in our party with finding the right meal to work around her food allergies and did not show any sign of annoyance while doing so. I highly recommend this restaurant!
August 2025
Great food and atmosphere! I’m Cuban so I was skeptical of Cuban food so far north but the authentic full Cuban flavor impressed me thoroughly! One of the juiciest and flavorful lechón asado I have had at any restaurant. The ropa vieja and picadillo were also very good. The mojito was great and so was the sangria. Definitely will go again the next time I’m in the area!
August 2025
The food exceeded our expectations. The flavors were layered and deliciously complex. We were blown away. They have the best croquetas we’ve ever had anywhere. I had a coconut mojito that was divine. My husband had the creole shrimp and I had the roast pork. Wow. Just wow. Stop debating and just go there. If you want a boost of ambience, time your visit with the sunset.
June 2025

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Santiago's Cuban Cuisine

3 Main St Suite 100, Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 540-2444