Bongos Cuban Cafe (Closed) 2023 Lunch/Dinner Menu and Prices
Last Updated: May 2019
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Notes
International superstars Emilio and Gloria Estefan introduced the opening of Bongos Cuban Cafe, a blend of authentic Cuban cuisine with the culture of old Havana, presented in a setting that marries tropical deco with the sizzle of South Beach glamour. The builder's triangular architectural design, by the renowned Bernardo Fort Brescia, is dominated by the massive two-story pineapple-shaped adobe structure that fills the skyline of Downtown Disney. No detail was overlooked by well know interior designer Luciano Franchi, from the dazzling mosaic of hand-painted murals evoking old world Cuba of the 1940's and 50's, to the conga drum shaped bar stools. The savory, flavorful, and authentic essence of Cuban cuisine is featured in our menu.Add to any entree: Grilled Shrimp (camerones a la plancha) $12; Sauteed Garlic Shrimp (Camarones al ajillo) $12; 9 oz. Roasted Lobster Tail (Cola de langosta) $20.
Add a side salad or soup cup to any entree for $4.00.
Appetizers/Starters
Breaded Stuffed Potatoes with Beef / Papa Rellenas hand-breaded mashed potato stuffed with authentic Cuban Criolla ground beef $9
Traditional Ham Croquettes / Croquetas de Jamon Tradicionales Serrano ham made with a cream bechemel sauce and a balsamic guava redcution $10
Traditional Ceviche / Ceviche Tradicional Corvina fish marinated in lime juice, red onions, cilantro, and mild jalapeno peppers, served with mariquitasplantain chips; gluten free $15
Famous Black Bean Hummus / Dip de Frijoles Negros homemade black bean hummus served chilled with cilantro lime aioli, crispy plantain chips and malanga chips $11
Bacon Wrapped Maduros / Maduros con Tocino sweet plantain wrapped in applewood smoked bacon, queso blanco, handcrafted Estefan kitchen guava cream $10
Estefan Kitchen Cuban Combo (serves 2 people) breaded stuffed potatoes, crispy pork bites, bacon-wrapped maduros, ham croquettes and black bean hummus with plantain chips $24
Baked Cuban Empanadas / Empanadas Horneadas three traditional fresh baked Cuban empanadas served with our Estefan Kitchen handcrafted guava BBQ sauce with roasted chicken (pollo asado), roasted pork (lechon asado), and Cuban Criolla Ground Beef (picadillo) or spinach (espinacas) $14
Tuna Tartare sashimi grade ahi tuna in a gluten free lime soy sauce, avocado and mango, served with crispy malanga chips and aioli $15
Lechon Flatbread crispy flatbread baked in-house topped with our award-winning roasted pork, mozzarella cheese and sweet plantains drizzled with organic honey $14
Afasitas de Puerco Estefan Kitchen mojo marinated, crispy pork bites, grilled onions, mojo, fufu (mashed greens and sweet plantains) $12
Vegetable Flatbread Roasted seasonal vegetables, Fontina Cheese, criollo sauce $10
Guava BBQ Chicken Flatbread Grilled chicken, mozzarella cheese, pickled red onion, Estefan Kitchen Guava BBQ sauce $12
Soup/Salad
Classic Cuban Chicken Soup / Sopa de Pollo traditional homemade recipe $8
Garden Salad / Ensalada de la Casa mixed greens, watercress, tomatoes, radishes and carrots. tossed in white balsamic vinaigrette
-- with shrimp $18
-- with chicken $12
-- with grilled skirt steak $18
-- fresh catch of the day $14
-- without meat $10
-- with shrimp $18
-- with chicken $12
-- with grilled skirt steak $18
-- fresh catch of the day $14
-- without meat $10
Caesar Salad / Ensalada Caesar chopped romaine lettuce tossed in Caesar dressing, topped with Parmesan cheese and homemade Cuban bread croutons
-- with shrimp $18
-- with chicken $12
-- with grilled skirt steak $18
-- fresh catch of the day $14
-- without meat $8
-- with shrimp $18
-- with chicken $12
-- with grilled skirt steak $18
-- fresh catch of the day $14
-- without meat $8
Avocado Salad / Ensalada de Aguacate fresh avocado with red onion, tomato and diced cucumber, tossed in a cilantro lime vinaigrette; gluten free $10
Entrees
Cuban Style 10 oz. Skirt Steak / Churrasco a lo Cubano fire grilled skirt steak served with homemade Cuban chimichurri sauce, white rice and black beans; gluten free $33
Cuban Style 10 oz. Steak / Bistec de Palomilla our signature Cuban steak seasoned and seared "a la plancha" topped with raw diced onions and parsley, served with white rice and black beans; gluten free $26
Famous Seared Shredded Beef / Vaca Frita Estefan KitchenCuban mojo marinated crispy shredded flank steak with homemade Cuban chimichurri sauce, served with white rice and black beans $26
Shredded Beef / Ropa Vieja shredded beef slowly cooked in our homemade Estefan Kitchen Criollo sauce with onions and peppers, served with white rice and black beans; $25
Roasted Chicken / Pollo Asado half chicken marinated 24-hours in Estefan Kitchen Cuban mojo, topped with our homemade lemon juice, garlic, white criolla sauce, served with white rice and black beans $23
Miriam's "Special" Chicken and Rice / Arroz con Pollo el Especial de Miriam quarter chicken served on a bed of rice with green peas and sweet plantains $24
Seared Shredded Chicken / Vaca Frita de Pollo Estefan Kitchen Cuban mojo marinated crispy shredded chicken breast seared and topped with grilled onions, served with white rice and black beans; gluten free $24
Breaded Chicken Breast a la Milanesa / Pollo Empanizado a la Milanesa Cuban style breaded chicken breast topped with Cuban criollo sauce and mozzarella cheese, served with white rice and black beans $25
Paella Valencia saffron rice with lobster, shrimp, scallops, mussels, clams, chorizo sausage and chicken. Garnished with sweet peas and roasted pepper. Serves two people. Please allow 45 minutes preparation time. Gluten-free. Vegetarian option available $45. $75
Grilled Seafood Platter / Parrillada de Mariscos lobster, shrimp, scallops, mussels, clams, calamari and fish frilled in olive oil, lemon and garlic, served with brown rice and black beans; gluten free $45
Grilled Seafood Combo / Zarzuela de Mariscos char-grilled lobster tail, shrimp, scallops, black mussels, littleneck clams, calamari and fish in our homemade Estefan Kitchen criolla sauce served with white rice and black beans; gluten free $45
Shrimp with Garlic Sauce / Camarones al Ajillo Shrimp sauteed in homemade Cuban garlic sauce with white rice and black beans $28
Breaded Chicken Breast / Pollo Empanizado Cuban style breaded chicken breast, served with white rice and black beans $22
Fresh Catch of the Day / Filete de Pescado a la Plancha pan-seared, Cuban seasoned fish filet in fresh citrus sauce, served with our famous black beans and whole grain gluten free brown rice $28
Criollo Braised Short Ribs slow cooked short ribs in our Cuban crillo wine sauce served with fufu (mashed green and sweet plantains) $31
Mojo Chicken Breast / Pechuga de Pollo a la Plancha pan-seared mojo marinated chicken breast served with black beans and whole grain gluten free brown rice; gluten free $18
Cuban Risotto Creamy valencia with queso blanco and sweet plantains. Topped with shredded flank steak. Vegetarian option available $22. $22
Tour of Cuba Vaca frito de pollo, Lechon Asado, Ropa Vieja, a sampling of our cuban classics featuring seared shredded chicken, roasted pork, slow cooked shredded beef, white rice and sweet plantains $38
Side Dishes
Black Beans / Frijoles Negros $5
White Rice / Arroz Blanco $5
Black Beans & Rice (Mixed) / Moros (Arroz Blanco & Frijoles Negros Mixto) $6
Sweet Plantains / Maduros $6
Crispy Green Plantains / Tostones $6
Whole Grain Brown Rice / Arroz Integral $5
Roasted Vegetables $7
Fufu $5
yuca con Mojo $7
Malanga Chips $4
Dessert
Churros Six pieces of churros served with condensed milk, chocolate and strawberry sauce $12
Traditional Flan Traditional Cuban style custard made with condensed milk and topped with caramel $8.00
Key Lime Guava Parfait Homemade parfait layered with key lime mousse, guava and gluten-free graham crackers $8.00
Rice Pudding Traditional Cuban style pudding topped with cinnamon $7.00
Vanilla Pudding Cuban style sweetened vanilla pudding $7.00
Chocolate Three Milk Cake Homemade chocolate cake soaked in a sweet blend of three milks topped with whipped cream $8.00
Chocolate Mousse Homemade creamy chocolate dessert made with whipped egg whites and heavy cream $8.00
Guava Cheesecake Homemade NY style cheesecake served with our unique guava marmalade sauce on the side $8.00
Three Milk Cake Homemade cake soaked in a sweet blend of three milks topped with whipped cream $8.00
Ice Cream A choice of chocolate, vanilla or mango sorbet $6.00
Lunch
All sandwiches are toasted, pressed and served with Fries, substitute plantain chips for $2.00 - Served 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cuban Sandwich / Sandwich Cubano slow roasted pork, ham, pickles, Swiss cheese and mustard on Cuban bread $12
Midnight Sandwich / Media Noche slow roasted pork, ham, pickles, Swiss cheese and mustard on Sweet bread $12
Cuban Steak Sandwich / Pan con Bistec Cuban style steak with grilled onions, mojo sauce & shoestring potatoes served on Cuban bread $14
Chicken Sandwich / Sandwich de Pollo marinated chicken breast served with lettuce, tomato, onion & tartar sauce on Cuban bread $13
Fish Sandwich / Sandwich de Pescado marinated fish filet served with lettuce, tomato & tartar sauce on Cuban bread $13
Cuban Wrap / Tortilla Cubana a tortilla layered with our famous black bean hummus, whole grain rice& healthy backed sweet plantains, choice of:
-- Grilled Chicken $14
-- Grilled Vegetable $13
-- Grilled Churrasco $19
-- Grilled Chicken $14
-- Grilled Vegetable $13
-- Grilled Churrasco $19
Bongos Burger / Hamburguesa de Bongos 8 oz homemade fire grilled beef burger served with lettuce, tomato & onion, choice of American or Swiss cheese $14
Beverages
Soft Drinks Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale, Iced Tea, Pink Lemonade; free refills $3
Juices mango, guava, apple, orange, cranberry, peach $4
Bottled Water Panna (still) or Pellegrino (sparkling) - Small $4
Bottled Water Panna (still) or Pellegrino (sparkling) - 1 liter $7
Latin Sodas Materva, Malta, Jupina or Ironbeer $4
Red Bull $4
Specialty Beverages (non-alcoholic)
Cuban Smoothie upgrade to a light-up souvenir cup 21-oz $11 or 12-oz for $8; $6
Pina Colada upgrade to a light-up souvenir cup 21-oz $11 or 12-oz for $8; $6
Strawberry Daiquiri upgrade to a light-up souvenir cup 21-oz $11 or 12-oz for $8; $6
Shirley Temple upgrade to a light-up souvenir cup 21-oz $11 or 12-oz for $8; $4
Roy Rogers upgrade to a light-up souvenir cup 21-oz $11 or 12-oz for $8; $4
Classic Lemonade fresh squeezed lemon juice, simple syrup & water $6
Mango Lemonade fresh mango puree, simple syrup & water $6
Raspberry Lemonade fresh raspberry puree, simple syrup & water $6
Lemon-Mint Lemonade fresh mint leaves, simple syrup & water $6
Strawberry Lemonade fresh strawberry puree, simple syrup & water $6
Passion Fruit Lemonade fresh passion fruit puree, simple syrup & water $6
Beer
Imported Beer Heineken, Corona, Corona, Light, Presidente, Stella, Negra Modelo, Dos Equis Lager, Dos Equis Amber $7
Domestic Beer Budweiser, Bud Light, Miller Lite, Coors Light, Michelob Ultra, Sam Adams, O'Douls, Blue Moon $6
Wine
Sangria red or white $10