Candela Candela menu

Soda

Roasted Potatoes

Sauteed Spinach

Sweet Plantains

Rice and Beans

Yucca Frita

Tostones

Yucca con Mojo

Arroz de Coco

Yellow Rice

Bruschetta Pomodoro

Caesar Salad

Romaine hearts with shaved Parmesan cheese and croutons.

Dulce Salad

Mixed greens, walnuts, poached pears and Gorgonzola cheese in orange dressing.

Eggplant Rollatini

Thin slices of grilled eggplant stuffed with buffalo mozzarella cheese and basil and topped with tomato sauce.

Caprese di Bufala

Pearl buffalo mozzarella cheese with cherry tomatoes and thyme pesto.

Shrimp Salad

Sauteed shrimp, asparagus and cannellini beans over arugula salad.

Candela Corn a la Brasa

Braised whole corn on a cob. Served with smoked paprika mayo and grated Parmesan cheese.

Candela Salad

Mixed greens, avocado, heart of palm and red beets with orange pineapple dressing.

Havana Style Mussels

Sauteed mussels tossed with sofrito cubano, cilantro and sherry wine.

Cuban Style Calamari

Calamari Salad

Grilled calamari over three colored peppers, red onions, olives, warm potatoes and cilantro with paprika olive oil drizzle.

Camarones al Ajillo

Classic shrimp sauteed in garlic sauce.

Cuban Platter For 2

Two empanadas (beef and chicken), two croquettes (ham and mozzarella cheese) and two papas rellenas (beef).

Penne alla Vodka

Dry penne pasta with vodka sauce and shaved Parmesan cheese.

Gnocchi alla Sorrentina

Homemade gnocchi pasta with cherry tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese.

Spaghetti Carbonara

Dry spaghetti pasta with egg, Parmesan cheese, pancetta and crushed black pepper in white sauce.

Due Lasagne

A combination of ground beef and vegetable lasagna.

Candela Ravioli

Homemade cheese ravioli with diced butternut squash, shredded Parmesan cheese and walnuts in a cream sauce.

Pappardelle Bolognese

Homemade fresh pappardelle pasta with beef ragout and rosemary oil.

Linguini Vongole

Dry linguini pasta with little neck clams and white wine parsley sauce.

Cuban Sandwich

Traditional pressed sandwich with braised pork, ham, Swiss cheese, homemade pickles and mayo.

Ropa Vieja

Braised and shredded flank steak stewed with onions, peppers, olives and a touch of guajillo tomato sauce. Served with rice and beans.

Ceviche Caliente

A classic Cuban dish of sauteed mussels, clams, calamari, shrimp, yucca, potatoes, cilantro and sofrito cubano.

Arroz Picadillo

Yellow rice topped with spiced ground beef and sweet plantains.

Rabo Encendido

Spiced braised ox tail with tomato sauce, cinnamon, cloves, carrots and celery. Served with rice.

Churrasco

Grilled skirt steak marinated with herbs and tropical juices. Served with tomato relish and rice.

Savory Crepes

Homemade crepes stuffed with ricotta cheese, honey and raisins. Served with vodka sauce and chopped tomatoes.

Chicken Marsala

Chicken breast topped with mozzarella cheese. Served with asparagus and roasted potatoes.

Chicken Perugina

Chicken breast stuffed with prosciutto, spinach and sun-dried tomatoes. Served with roasted tomatoes and a creamy Gorgonzola cheese sauce.

Salmon

Grilled salmon with tuna mousse and roasted zucchini.