Vicente’s Cuban Cuisine Menu
Welcome to Vicente’s Cuban Cuisine, a vibrant slice of Cuba nestled in the heart of Detroit. Located at 1250 Library St, this Cuban restaurant transports guests through an extraordinary culinary journey. The menu is brimming with bright, well-seasoned dishes that encapsulate the essence of traditional Cuban fare, from savory Empanadas de Pollo to the tantalizing Pollo Limon.
Guests rave about the delightful experience provided by the staff, especially the fantastic service from attentive waiters like Abraham, who are eager to recommend their favorite tapas and entrées. After indulging in exceptional food and sipping on the amazing red sangria, you'll find the ambiance enhanced by live guitar performances.
Vicente’s is more than a restaurant; it's a cultural experience with salsa lessons that invite everyone to join in the fun. Once you visit, you’ll understand why patrons can’t wait to come back for more!
Side Orders
Yuca Con Mojo
Papas Fritas
Side Salad
Side Vegetables
Lemon Butter
Side Caesar
Arroz Con AZAFRAN
MORO RICE
Black Bean Side
Maduros
Potatoes
Yuca Frita
Fried yuca stick (cassava) with garlic aioli dipping sauce.
Tostones
Espinacas
Arroz BLANCO
Vegetarian
Vegetales A La Diabla
Spicy Creole sauce made with Spanish white wine, sauteed with mushrooms, onions, peppers, artichokes, tomatoes, carrot, zucchini, and peas. Served with white rice and sweet plantains.
Arroz Vegetariano
Sandwiches
Pan Con Bistec
Skirt steak, swiss cheese, grilled onions, mayo, lettuce and tomatoes, pressed on Cuban bread.
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Sandwich De Salmon
Grilled fresh Atlantic salmon, spring mix, roma tomatoes and Bermuda onions laced with Chimichurri sauce, pressed on Cuban bread.
Pan Con Lechon
Marinated roasted pork leg, swiss cheese, pickles, grilled onions, lite mustard and mayo, pressed on Cuban bread.
Cubano Grande
Pork, ham, swiss cheese, pickles, lite mustard and mayo, pressed on Cuban bread.
Sandwich De Pollo
Marinated chicken breast, swiss cheese, grilled onions, pickles, lite mustard and mayo, pressed on Cuban bread.
Sandwich De Portobello
Grilled marinated Portobello mushrooms with goat cheese, roasted peppers, lettuce and tomatoes, pressed on Cuban bread.
Meats
Ropa Vieja
A cuban tradition of thinly shredded seasoned beef with red wine, tomato sauce, bell peppers and green olives: served with white rice, sweet plantains and black beans.
Palomilla
Thin cutlet of choice top round seasoned and quickly grilled. Topped with grilled onions. Served with white rice, black beans and sweet plantains.
Churrasco Con Chimichurri
Flavorful and juicy skirt steak seasoned and grilled. Served with chimichurri sauce, rosemary roasted potatoes, fresh vegetables and sweet plantains.
Chilindron De Cordero
Tender meaty lamb shank slowly braised in a rich merlot wine sauce and vegetable mirepoix. Served with white rice, black beans and sweet plantains.
Lechon Asado
Roasted pork leg marinated with zesty mojo de ajo sauce. Served with moro rice, yuca and sweet plantains. GF
Soups
Frijoles Negros
Housemade black bean soup. GF
Creme De Langosta
Housemade Lobster bisque
Bread
Seafood
Camarones Criollos
Jumbo shrimp sauteed with extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, white wine, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, asparagus tips and parsley, Served with white rice and sweet plantains.
Short Ribs
Trucha
Pan-seared rainbow trout, sauteed artichoke hearts, tomatoes, red peppers and capers laced with Muga white wine sauce. Served with white rice and sweet plantains.
Langosta Criolla
Lobster tails sauteed with extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, white wine, lemon juice, asparagus tips and parsley. Served with white rice and sweet plantains.
Salmon A La Parilla
Fresh North Atlantic salmon seasoned and grilled, topped with sauteed baby spinach and laced with wine lemon sauce. Served with white rice and sweet plantains. GF
Zarzuela De Mariscos
Shrimp, scallops, calamari and mussels sauteed with onions, peppers and mushrooms. Flambeed with Spanish brandy and simmered in a zesty tomato broth. Served with white rice and sweet plantains.
Appetizers
Meson Especial
Spanish chorizo, shrimp, calamari, scallops and mushrooms. Grilled and seasoned with garlic lemon sauce.
Tamal Cubano
Homemade traditional savory Cuban corn tamale topped with pork meat, sauteed onions and mojo sauce. GF
Tortilla Espanola
Traditional Spanish potato and onion omelet. Served with olives, red peppers and garlic aioli sauce. GF
Chorizos Con Setas
Spanish chorizo and fresh mushrooms sauteed with olive oil and minced garlic and flambeed with sherry wine.
Gambas Al Ajillo
Sauteed shrimp with fresh garlic, olive oil, white wine, lemon juice, crushed red peppers and fresh parsley.
Calamares
Marinated and deep-fried calamari served with lemon butter sauce, capers, green onions and diced tomatoes.
Papas Rellenas
Seasoned mashed potatoes generously stuffed with flavorful ground beef, breaded and lightly fried. Served with garlic aioli sauce.
Filetillo De Lomo
Tenderloin tips of beef sauteed with garlic, onions, mushrooms and peppers in a rioja wine sauce.
Setas Al Ajo
Fresh mushrooms sauteed in extra virgin olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, white wine, red pepper flakes and parsley.
Empanadas De Carne (Beef Empanadas)
Cuban-style beef turnovers served with garlic aioli and a tomato and cilantro sauce.
Mixed Empandas
One beef empanada and one chicken empanada.
Empanadas De Pollo (Chicken Empanadas)
Cuban-style chicken turnovers served with garlic aioli and a tomato and cilantro sauce.
Tapa Vegetariana
Portobello mushrooms, fresh tomatoes, zucchini, carrots, artichoke hearts, roasted peppers, asparagus tips and basil sauteed in extra virgin olive oil and fresh herbs. GF
Yuca Frita
Fried yuca stick (cassava) with garlic aioli dipping sauce.
Pollo Al Ajillo
Seasoned chicken and mushrooms sauteed in extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, diced peppers and fresh parsley with a touch of white wine.
Croquetas
Homemade ham and chicken croquettes. Served with garlic aioli sauce.
Queso De Cabra
Baked goat cheese and fresh tomatoes served over tomato basil sauce, drizzled with olive oil infused with basil. GF
Tapa De La Casa
Combination of roasted leg of pork, caramelized onions, fried yuca “Cassava” and green plantain toston. Laced with mojo sauce. GF
Beverages / Limonada
Cafe Con Leche
Jupina
Coconut Limonada
Soda
Vicente's Bottle
Orange Limonada
Bottled Water
Ice Tea
Hot Tea/Coffee
Materva
Ginger Beer
Raspberry Limonada
Juice
Mango Limonada
Passion Fruit Limonada
Espresso
Cuban Coffee
Mexican Coke
The same great taste made with only pure cane sugar and served in a bottle.
Dbl Espresso
Flavored Lemonade
Lemonade
Traditional Limonada
Sparkling Water
Cappuccino
Strawberry Limonada
Pineapple Limonada
Paellas
Paella Marinera For Two OLO
Our Specialty - Shrimp, scallops, calamari, mussels, lobster, vegetables and Spanish saffron rice. GF
Paella Cubana For Two OLO
Our Specialty - Shrimp, scallops, calamari, mussels, lobster, chicken, Spanish chorizo, vegetables and Spanish saffron rice. GF
Salads
Watermelon Gazpacho
Ensalada De Pollo
Marinated grilled chicken breast, field greens, tomatoes, bell peppers and red onions. Tossed with citrus dressing. GF
Salmon Salad
Fresh north atlantic salmon seasoned with herbs and grilled. Served with chopped greens, tomatoes, green olives, red peppers and bermuda onions. Tossed with balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
Caesar Salad
Heart of romaine lettuce, garlic croutons and parmesan cheese, topped with a creamy caesar dressing. GF
Aguacate A La Vinagreta
Fresh avocado, lettuce, tomatoes and red onions. Tossed with balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
*Cubano Paella
Paella Cubana For Two OLO
Our Specialty - Shrimp, scallops, calamari, mussels, lobster, chicken, Spanish chorizo, vegetables and Spanish saffron rice. GF
Poultry
Pollo Con Camarones
Chicken and shrimp sauteed with zucchini in a fresh basil tomato sauce with a touch of cream, au gratin with Parmesan cheese. Served with white rice and sweet plantains.
Arroz Vegetariano
Pollo Diabla
Chicken sauteed in spicy Creole sauce, mushrooms, onions, peppers and Spanish white wine. Served with white rice and sweet plantains.
Pollo Limon
Tender chicken breast seasoned with fresh herbs, dipped in egg batter, parmesan cheese and white wine. Pan-seared golden brown and laced with lemon sauce and lemon zest. Served with white rice and sweet plantains.
Vegetales A La Diabla
Spicy Creole sauce made with Spanish white wine, sauteed with mushrooms, onions, peppers, artichokes, tomatoes, carrot, zucchini, and peas. Served with white rice and sweet plantains.
Pato A La Naranja
Semi-boneless half duck roasted until golden brown, laced with Grand Marnier orange sauce and served with white rice and sweet plantains. GF
Arroz Con Pollo
Traditional Cuban dish of saffron rice and chicken. Served with sweet plantains. GF