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Escape to the Islands with Back to Cuba Cafe

Escape to the Islands with Back to Cuba CafeEscape to the Islands with Back to Cuba CafeEscape to the Islands with Back to Cuba Cafe

Transport yourself to the Caribbean with our authentic cuisine and island-inspired decor

Call us for To-Go Orders

Escape to the Islands with Back to Cuba Cafe

Escape to the Islands with Back to Cuba CafeEscape to the Islands with Back to Cuba CafeEscape to the Islands with Back to Cuba Cafe

Transport yourself to the Caribbean with our authentic cuisine and island-inspired decor

Call us for To-Go Orders

Experience the Flavors of Back to Cuba Cafe

Our Ingredients

At Back to Cuba Cafe, we use only the freshest ingredients to create our dishes. We source our produce, meats, and seafood from local farmers and suppliers to ensure the highest quality.

Our Signature Dishes

We are known for our mouth-watering Cubano Sandwich, Lechon Asado and of course, the cafecito.  These dishes have become customer favorites and are must-tries when you visit us.

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    Menu

    Appetizers

    Enjoy these yummy appetizers to share for the table.

    Empanadas

    Cuban Stuffed pastry shells stuffed with your choice of chicken or beef.

    Croquetas

    Classic ham croquettes (4) paired with saltine crackers.

    Papa Rellena

    Lightly breaded crispy potato balls filled with our savory ground beef mixture.


    Sandwiches

    All Sandwiches are prepared with our Cuban bread baked in house every day.

    Cubano

    Roasted pork, sweet ham, deli ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, mayo & mustard.

    Media Noche

    Roasted Pork, sweet ham, deli ham, Swiss Cheese, pickles, mayo & mustard on a sweet hoagie roll. 

    Miami

    Turkey, ham, bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, mayo & mustard

    Pan con Lechon

    Roasted pork, grilled onions, house mojo sauce

    Pan con Pollo

    Grilled chicken breast, onions, lettuce, tomatoes.

    Pan con Bistec

    Grilled Palomilla steak, grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, potato sticks. 

    Minuta

    Fried Fish Fillet, grilled onions, lettuce, tomatoes.


    Cerdo/ Pork

    All plates are made to order.

    Lechon Asado

    Roasted Pork served w/ white rice, black beans, and yuca w/ mojo sauce. 

    Masitas de Puerco Frita

    Marinated pork chunks slowly cooked then crispy fried to order, served w/ congri & yuca with mojo sauce. 

    Filetillo de Cerdo

    Grilled Pork Loin, sauteed onions & peppers served w/ congri, fried yuca, and house salad.

    Tacos de Lechon

    Roast pork tacos on corn tortillas, topped with cilantro and onion. (3 count)


    Carnes/ Beef

    All plates are made to order. Please allow time to curate this delicious meals.

    Bistec de Palomilla

    Marinated thinly sliced steak, topped w/ grilled onions. S/w white rice, black beans, sweet plantains.

    Churassco

    Grilled Skirt Steak topped with chimichurri sauce. S/w white rice, black beans, tostones.

    Ropa Vieja

    Originally introduced in Cuba by the Spanish Sailors, the name means " Old Clothes" because the choice beef is shredded. Cooked with bell peppers, garlic, in a red wine and tomato creole sauce. A classic. S/w white rice, black beans, sweet plantains.

    Vaca Frita

    Braised and shredded short rib, sauteed until crispy, tossed with onions, garlic, and house mojo sauce.


    Pollo/ Chicken

    All plates are made to order.

    Pechuga a la Plancha

    Grilled chicken breast marinated, sliced, and topped with sautéed onions. Served with white rice, black beans, and sweet plantains.

    Pollo Empanizado

    A marinated boneless chicken breast, lightly breaded and fried, topped with grilled onions. S/w yellow rice, side salad, tostones.


    Mariscos / Seafood

    All plates are made to order. Please allow time for these curated dishes.

    Camarones Enchilados

    Shrimp sauteed in a red creole sauce (spicy), served with white rice & sweet plantains.

    Camarones al Ajillo

    Shrimp sauteed in a white wine lemon garlic reduction, served with yellow rice and house salad. 

    Pescado Frito

    Whole Red Snapper fried, served with yellow rice, tostones, & house salad.

    Pescado a la plancha

    Grilled Fish fillet, seasoned, and topped with lime, served with yellow rice, tostones and house salad.

    Pescado al Ajillo

    Fish fillet grilled and sauteed in our white wine lemon garlic reduction served with yellow rice, tostones and house salad.

    Pescado en Salsa de Mango

    Grilled fish fillet topped with a house mango salsa, served with white rice & tostones. Tangy, sweet, delicious!

    Tacos de Pescado

    Grilled fish fillets on corn tortillas topped with lettuce and tomatoes and house cilantro sauce. (3 count)

    Tacos de Camaron

    Grilled Shrimp on corn tortillas topped with lettuce, tomatoes, and house cilantro sauce. (3 count)


    Acompañantes / Sides

    Arroz blanco/ white rice

    Frijoles Negros/Back Beans

    Congris / Rice and Black Beans

    Arroz Amarillo / Yellow Rice

    Yuca con Mojo/ Cassava with mojo sauce (boiled)

    Yuca Frita con Mojo/ Cassava with mojo sauce (fried)

    Tostones / Smashed fried plantains.

    Papas Fritas/ French fries

    Platanos Maduros/ Sweet Plantains.


    Bebidas/ Drinks

    All fruit flavors can be made into a smoothie

    Mango

    Maracuya / Passion Fruit

    Mora / Berry

    Guanabana / Sour sop (more sweet then sour)

    Flan

    Sweet and Soft. Delicious!

    Cafe con Leche

    Cuban Espresso shot with natural cane sugar and steamed milk. A latte but better

    Cafecito

    Cuban Espresso shot with natural cane sugar.

    Colada

    Double Cuban Espresso. Meant to share or to be awake. You choose!

    Tres Leches

    Sponge cake soaked in three different kinds of milk topped with whipped cream. 

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    Island Vibes

    Welcome to Back to Cuba Cafe, where we bring the taste of the Caribbean to you. Our chefs use only the freshest ingredients to create authentic dishes that will tantalize your taste buds. Immerse yourself in the island vibes and enjoy our warm hospitality.

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    Back to Cuba Cafe

    15568 Old Hickory Boulevard, Nashville, Tennessee 37211, United States

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    11:00 am – 09:00 pm

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    (615) 964-7119

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    After 18 years of business in Nashville and 4 years of an unforeseen break. We are happy to announce that we are back and better than ever. 

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