Habana Blues Tapas Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Habana Blues Tapas Restaurant, where the vibrant flavors of Spanish and Cuban cuisine come alive in a charming space at 320 Pearl St, New Albany, IN. The menu is a delightful journey through tapas and salads, perfect for sharing and savoring. Start with signature dishes like the Ceviche del Dia or Guacamole con Chicharritas, each crafted with fresh ingredients to create a memorable flavor explosion.
Don't miss the Frijoles Negros Sopa, a comforting black bean stew, or the refreshing Habana Blues Salad, topped with succulent mandarin oranges. For a heartier bite, explore the Entremes de Jamon y Queso, a tantalizing combination of Spanish meats and cheeses. Suitable for groups or romantic dates, Habana Blues invites you to indulge your taste buds while enjoying live music and a lively atmosphere. Whether dining in or taking out, this restaurant offers a delicious escape into Cuban culture.
Dinner Ensaladas y Sopas
Habana Blues Salad
Spring mix, roasted red peppers, black olives, mandarin oranges, cucumber and queso fresco. Served with an orange thyme vinaigrette. House favorite.
Caesar Salad
Romaine hearts, creamy Caesar dressing, manchego cheese and yuca croutons.
Ensalada Cubana
Spring mix, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions and avocado. Served with red wine vinegar and olive oil.
Caprese Salad
Tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese and fresh basil with a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic vinegar reduction.
Ensalada de Palmito
Spring mix, Roma tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, hearts of palm and queso fresco. Served with olive oil and red wine vinegar.
Ensalada Tropical
Spring mix, romaine hearts, tropical fruits, walnuts, red onions served with a honey-sherry vinegar-Dijon vinaigrette.
Frijoles Negros Sopa
Black bean stew with onions, bell peppers and garlic. 100% vegetarian. Topped with sour cream and red onions.
Caldo Gallego Sopa
Galician stew. White beans, ham, pork, Spanish sausage, peppers and garlic. Garnished with parsley oil.
Chef's Salad
Bibb lettuce, cherry tomatoes, strawberries, red onions and feta cheese. Topped with a honey-sherry vinegar-Dijon vinaigrette. House favorite.
Aceitunas Marinadas
House marinated olives. Vegetarian.
Ceviche del Dia
Ceviche of the day. Shrimp or ahi tuna served with plantain chips. House favorite.
Guacamole con Chicharritas
Avocados, tomatoes, cilantro, jalapenos, lime juice and red onions made fresh and served with plantain chips. House favorite.
Sesame Tuna
Sushi grade tuna crusted with sesame seeds seared and served on top of a mango-ginger-lime salsa with soy sauce and wasabi.
Tuna Tartare
Sushi grade tuna tossed with sesame oil, creme fresh, Dijon mustard and sesame seeds, served with avocados and garnished with a plantain chip.
Trio de Hummus
Black pepper hummus, roasted red pepper hummus and garbanzo bean hummus. Served with pita bread. House favorite.
Piquillo Peppers
Spanish roasted sweet peppers stuffed with goat cheese and topped with our signature smoked honey.
Entremes de Jamon y Queso
Serrano ham, Spanish chorizo, manchego cheese, Spanish bleu cheese, fig jam, roasted almonds and olives.
Dinner Tapas Fritas
Tapas Acompanantes
White Rice
Congris
Spanish Yellow Rice
Risotto Rice
Mashed Potatoes
Skillet Potato
French Fries
Yuca Frita
Tostones
Maduros
Vegetales Salteados
Asparagus
Queso Fundido
Melted Spanish cheese topped with parsley and crispy chorizo. Served with bread. House favorite.
Tostones Rellenos
3 plantain cups stuffed with ground beef, chicken ropa vieja and ceviche of the day. Topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Boniato Frito
Sweet potato fries served with smoked honey. Vegetarian.
Champinones al Ajillo
Cremini mushrooms sauteed in olive oil with red pepper flakes, garlic and lemon juice. Served with bread. Vegetarian.
Croquetas de Jamon con Pollo
Homemade ham and chicken croquettes fried and served with salsa Antillana. House favorite.
Datiles Rellenos
Goat cheese, honey and chorizo stuffed dates wrapped in bacon and served with a drizzle of smoked honey.
Empanadas
2 fried flaky pastries stuffed with choice of chicken ropa vieja, Cuban style ground beef or vegetables. Served with roasted pepper sour cream. Vegetarian.
Patatas Bravas
Fried new potatoes tossed in a spicy sofrito sauce and topped with garlic aioli. Vegetarian.
Papas Rellenas
Mashed potato balls stuffed with ground beef and served with roasted pepper sour cream.
Coca de Cerdo
Flat bread, grilled pork loin, Parmesan cheese, pineapple, red onion salsa, feta cheese and cilantro.
Coca de Falda
Flat bread, grilled flank steak, Parmesan cheese, chimichurri salsa, feta cheese and jalapeno.
Albondigas
Spanish style meatballs cooked on a Creole tomato and red wine sauce. Served with bread.
Gambas al Ajillo
Plump shrimp sauteed with garlic, red pepper flakes, lemon juice and olive oil. House favorite.
Tamal de Mariscos
Cuban style tamale topped with crayfish and shrimp cooked in a creole tomato and red wine sauce.
Calamares Fritos
Breaded and deep fried calamari served with sweet chili sauce and avocado lime aioli.
Mejillones al Sofrito
Blue mussels sauteed on a Creole tomato and red wine sauce, topped with fresh cilantro and served with bread.
Croqueta de Cangrejo
Spanish version of crab cake topped with avocado lime aioli.
4 oz. Jarrete de Cerdo
White wine braised pork shanks served over mashed potatoes.
8 oz. Jarrete de Cerdo Entree
White wine braised pork shanks served over mashed potatoes.
8 oz. Ropa Vieja de Pollo Entree
Shredded chicken slowly cooked on a Creole tomato and red wine sauce served with sweet plantains, white rice and black beans. House favorite.
8 oz. Ropa Vieja de Carne Entree
Shredded beef slowly cooked in a Creole tomato and red wine sauce served on top of Cuban skillet sweet potatoes. House favorite.
8 oz. Solomillo al Cabrales Entree
Grilled beef tenderloin served over mashed potatoes, topped with Spanish bleu cheese and finished with port wine reduction. House favorite.
8 oz. Bistec Chimichurri Entree
Grilled skirt steak served with sweet potato fries, chimichurri sauce and smoked honey. House favorite.
4 oz. Costillas al Vino
Rosemary and Rioja wine braised short ribs served on top of mashed potatoes.
8 oz. Costillas al Vino Entree
Rosemary and Rioja wine braised short ribs served on top of mashed potatoes.
4 oz. Cherna a la Parrilla
Cilantro and parsley marinated grouper served on top of risotto rice and topped with fresh pineapple salsa.
8 oz. Croqueta de Cangrejo Entree
Spanish version of crab cake topped with avocado lime aioli.
8 oz. Pescado a la Plancha Entree
Grilled mahi-mahi served on top of mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus and topped with a fresh mango salsa.
8 oz. Tuna a la Plancha Entree
Grilled ahi tuna served on top of Spanish vegetables, yellow rice and grilled asparagus and topped with fresh red grapes and caper salsa.
8 oz. Salmon a la Plancha Entree
Grilled salmon garnished with fresh mango salsa and served on top of Cuban skillet sweet potatoes.
Dinner Tapas Calientes
Dinner Tapas Samplers
Tapeo Criollo Sampler
1 papa rellena, 1 chicken empanada, 1 toston filled with ceviche of the day and croqueta jamon con pollo. Served with salsa Antillana, roasted pepper, sour cream and smoked honey. House favorite.
Tapeo Marino Sampler
Calamari, gambas al ajillo and ceviche of the day over a toston. Served with sweet chili sauce. House favorite.
Pork Tacos
Fried, marinated and very tender pork morsels with tomatoes, onions, shredded lettuce, cilantro, avocado spread, sour cream and jalapenos.
Grilled Mahi Mahi Tacos
Dressed with shredded lettuce, avocado spread and sour cream topped with fresh mango salsa and jalapenos.
Grouper Tacos
Choice of seasoned breaded fried or grilled, dressed with shredded lettuce, avocado spread and sour cream and topped with fresh pineapple salsa and jalapenos.
Dinner Habana Blues Tacos
Dinner Platos
Seafood Rigatoni Plato
Shrimp, mussels cooked in a sofrito sauce and tossed with rigatoni, served with bread and finished with manchego cheese. 1/2 salad or cup of soup.
Gambas al Ajillo Plato
Plump shrimp sauteed with garlic, red pepper flakes, lemon juice and olive oil. House favorite.
8 oz. Cherna a la Parrilla Plato
Grilled grouper and basted with mojo sauce, topped with fresh pineapple sauce.
8 oz. Pescado a la Plancha Plato
Grilled mahi-mahi and basted with mojo sauce, topped with fresh mango sauce.
8 oz. Tuna a la Plancha Plato
Grilled Ahi tuna and basted with mojo sauce, topped with fresh red grapes and caper salsa.
8 oz. Salmon a la Plancha Plato
Grilled salmon and basted with mojo sauce, garnished with mango salsa.
8 oz. Champinones al Ajillo Plato
Cremini mushrooms sauteed in olive oil with red pepper flakes, garlic and lemon juice. Served with bread. Vegetarian.
8 oz. Ropa Vieja de Pollo Plato
Shredded chicken slowly cooked on a creole tomato and red wine sauce. House favorite.
8 Oz. Bistee De Pollo
Marinated chicken, topped with grilled onions.
8oz. Ropa Vieja De Carne
Shredded beef slowly cooked on a creole tomato and red wine sauce.
8 oz. Solomillo al Cabrales Plato
Grilled beef tenderloin, topped with a Spanish blue cheese and finished with a port wine reduction.
8 oz. Bistec Chimichurri Plato
Grilled skirt steak served with chimichurri sauce.
8 oz. Bistec Uruguayo Plato
Palomilla steak stuffed with ham and Swiss cheese, breaded and fried. Served with mushroom, red wine and butter sauce.
8 oz. Bistec Palomilla Plato
Marinated, thinly sliced top sirloin and topped with grilled onions.
8 oz. Albondigas Plato
Spanish style meatballs cooked on a creole tomato and red wine sauce.
Lechon Asado Plato
Roasted pork marinated crispy with green bell pepper, red bell pepper and topped with Cuban mojo.
12 oz. Chuleta de Cerdo Plato
Porkchop grilled to perfection. Served with mushroom, red wine and butter sauce.
Croqueta de Cangrejo Plato
Spanish version of crab cake topped with avocado lime aioli.
Pincho de Gambas
Shrimp skewer grilled and basted with mojo sauce and served with garlic aioli.
Pincho Moruno
Pork loin skewer grilled to perfection and served with mushroom, red wine and butter sauce.
Pincho de Pollo
Chicken skewer grilled and basted with mojo sauce and served with a honey mustard sweet chili sauce.
Pincho de Mariscos
Skewer of shrimp and mahi-mahi grilled and basted with mojo sauce and served with garlic aioli.
Pincho de Vegetales
Skewer of yellow squash, zucchini, bell peppers, red onions and cremini mushrooms grilled and basted with mojo sauce and served with sweet chili mayonnaise. Vegetarian.
Pincho de Res
Skewer of beef tenderloin and caramelized shallots served on top of a mushroom demi-glace.
Pincho de Gambas Plato
Shrimp skewer grilled and basted with mojo sauce and served with garlic aioli.
Pincho Moruno Plato
Pork loin skewer grilled to perfection and served with romesco sauce.
Pincho de Pollo Plato
Chicken skewer grilled and basted with mojo sauce and served with a honey mustard sweet chili sauce.
Pincho de Vegetales Plato
Skewer of yellow squash, zucchini, bell peppers, red onions and cremini mushrooms grilled and basted with mojo sauce and served with sweet chili mayonnaise. Vegetarian.
Pincho de Res Plato
Skewer of beef tenderloin and caramelized shallots served on top of a mushroom demi-glace.
Pincho de Mariscos Plato
Skewer of shrimp and mahi-mahi grilled and basted with mojo sauce and served with garlic aioli.
Dinner Pinchos
Dinner Bocaditos
De Pescado Sandwich
Cilantro, garlic and parsley oil marinated and grilled grouper topped with a sweet chili aioli, spring mix, tomatoes and caramelized onions.
De Pollo Sandwich
Grilled marinated chicken breast topped with spring mix, tomatoes and caramelized onions.
Elena Ruth Sandwich
Roasted turkey, strawberry jam, cream cheese and Swiss cheese pressed on Cuban bread. House favorite.
Habana Blues Frita Sandwich
Black Angus ground beef, Spanish chorizo, Swiss cheese, shoe string fries, spring mix, tomatoes and caramelized onions. House favorite.
Cubano Sandwich
Roasted pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles and mustard pressed on Cuban bread. House favorite.
Sandwich De Vegetales
Grilled zucchini, yellow squash, roasted red peppers and caramelized onions topped with sweet chili aioli and pressed on Cuban bread. Vegetarian.
Frita de Mariscos Sandwich
Seafood burger made of crab meat, grouper and shrimp dressed with spring mix, tomatoes, caramelized onions and avocado lime aioli.
Pan con Embutidos Sandwich
Spanish chorizo, Serrano ham, bacon and manchego cheese pressed on Cuban bread. House favorite.
Milanesa de Pollo Sandwich
Marinated, breaded and fried chicken breast topped with sofrito ham and Swiss cheese and dressed with spring mix, tomatoes and caramelized onions. House favorite.
Derby Burger
Black Angus ground beef, Spanish chorizo, Swiss cheese, shoe string fries, spring mix, tomatoes, caramelized onions, fried farmer's market brown egg and salsa Antillana.
Steak Tuna Sandwich
Steak tuna dressed with spring mix, tomatoes, caramelized onions and avocado lime aioli.
Pan con Lechon
Roasted pork served on Cuban bread with red bell peppers, onions, and our house mojo.
Pan con Bistec
Grilled 6 oz. beef tenderloin on Cuban bread topped with grilled onions, red peppers, lettuce and tomatoes.
Arroz con Pollo
Traditional Spanish dish with chorizo, saffron rice, chicken, bell peppers, onions, peas and olives. House favorite.
Paella Valenciana
Traditional Spanish dish with saffron rice, chorizo, chicken and mixed seafood. House favorite.
Paella de Vegetales
Saffron rice, zucchini, yellow squash, bell peppers, onions, olives, mushrooms and asparagus. Vegetarian.
Zarzuela de Mariscos
A seafood stew with lobster, squid, shrimp, mahi-mahi, mussels and scallops in a saffron tomato sauce. Allow 20-25 minutes to cook. House favorite.
Dinner Paellas y Cazuelas
Pasters
Chocolate Tres Leches
Chocolate cake soaked in condensed milk, evaporated milk and heavy cream. House favorite.
Churros con Chocolate
Spanish donuts served with chocolate ganache. House favorite.
Flan de Vanilla
Traditional Spanish vanilla custard. House favorite.
Habana Blues Flan de Coco
Coconut flavored traditional Spanish custard.
Empanada de Guayaba
A flaky pastry stuffed with guava and cream cheese and vanilla ice cream.
Pudin de Banana
Banana Cuban bread pudding with chocolate ganache and vanilla ice cream.
Soft Drink
Iced Tea
House Coffee
Cafe Cubano
Cafe con Leche
Cortadito
Bebidas
Breakfast Menu
Huevos Habaneros
Cuban ropa vieja (shredded beef) fried plantains, fried eggs, queso fresco and cilantro.
Estrella de Champinones
Grilled bread, bacon, mushrooms, scrambled eggs and feta cheese.
Patatas con Huevos
Crispy potatoes, spicy tomato sauce, garlic aioli, fried eggs, manchego cheese and fried parsley.
Steak and Eggs
Grilled beef tenderloin over 2 large eggs, adorned with Spanish blue cheese and finished with a port wine reduction. Choice of cup of fresh fruit or skillet potatoes.
Chicken Chorizo Breakfast
Breaded chicken breast topped with chorizo, Swiss cheese, sofrito sauce and fried eggs.
Desayuno Cubano
2 fried or scrambled eggs, skillet potatoes, grilled Spanish chorizo and white or wheat toast.
Pan con Huevo y Chorizo
2 fried eggs over medium served on artisan bread with grilled Spanish chorizo, fig jam, spring mix and topped with avocado-lime aioli with a side of skillet potatoes and a cup of fruit.
Tortilla Espanola
Cheese and potatoes Spanish omelet, served with sofrito sauce with a cup of fresh fruit.
1/2 Cuban Sandwich Lunch
Roasted pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles and mustard pressed on Cuban bread.
1/2 Pan con Embutidos Sandwich Lunch
Spanish chorizo, Serrano ham, bacon and manchego cheese pressed on Cuban bread.
1/2 Elena Ruth Sandwich Lunch
Roasted turkey, strawberry jam, cream cheese and Swiss cheese pressed on Cuban bread.
1/2 Sandwich de Vegetales Lunch
Grilled zucchini, yellow squash, roasted red peppers and caramelized onions topped with sweet chili aioli and pressed on Cuban bread.
Habana Blues Slider Lunch
Black Angus ground beef, Spanish chorizo, Swiss cheese, shoe string fries, spring mix, tomatoes and caramelized onions.
Grilled Chicken Slider Lunch
Grilled marinated chicken breast topped with spring mix, tomatoes and caramelized onions.
Grilled Grouper Slider Lunch
Cilantro and parsley marinated grilled grouper topped with a sweet chili aioli, spring mix, tomatoes and caramelized onions.
Ropa Vieja de Pollo Slider Lunch
Shredded chicken slowly cooked on a creole tomato and red wine sauce.
Ropa Vieja de Carne Slider Lunch
Shredded beef slowly cooked on a creole tomato and red wine sauce.
Empanada Lunch
Fried flaky pastry stuffed with your choice of chicken ropa vieja, Cuban style ground beef or vegetables.
Chicken Salad Sandwich Lunch
Chicken salad on white or wheat toast.
Tuna Salad Sandwich Lunch
Tuna salad on white or wheat toast.
Pan con Huevo y Chorizo Lunch
2 fried eggs over medium served on artisan bread with grilled Spanish chorizo, fig jam, spring mix and topped with avocado-lime aioli.
Lunch Tres en Uno
Dinner Habana Blues Signature Dish
Habana Blues Beef Wellington
6 oz. beef tenderloin cooked wrapped in puff pastry and seasoned with red wine, mushrooms, garlic butter and thyme, served over mashed potatoes and finished with a mushroom red wine butter sauce and parsley oil. House favorite.
Aceltunas Marinadas Lunch Tapas
House marinated olives. Vegetarian.
Guacamole con Chicharrltas Lunch Tapas
Avocados, tomatoes, cilantro, jalapenos, lime juice and red onions made fresh and served with plantain chips. House favorite.
Entremes de Jamon y Queso Lunch Tapas
Serrano ham, Spanish chorizo, manchego cheese, Spanish bleu cheese, fig jam, roasted almonds and olives.
Sesame Tuna Lunch Tapas
Sushi grade tuna crusted with sesame seeds and served on top of a mango-ginger-lime salsa with soy sauce and wasabi.
Tuna Tartare Lunch Tapas
Sushi grade tuna tossed with sesame oil, creme fresh, Dijon mustard and sesame seeds, served with avocados and garnished with a plantain chip.
Trio de Hummus Lunch Tapas
Black pepper hummus, roasted red pepper hummus and garbanzo bean hummus. Served with pita bread. House favorite.
Piqullo Peppers Lunch Tapas
Spanish roasted sweet peppers stuffed with goat cheese and topped with signature smoked honey.
Lunch Cold Tapas
Lunch Tapas Samplers
Tapeo Criollo Lunch Tapas Sampler
1 papa rellena, 1 chicken empanada, 1 toston filled with ceviche of the day and croqueta jamon con pollo. Served with salsa Antillana, roasted pepper sour cream and smoked honey. House favorite.
Tapeo Marino Lunch Tapas Sampler
Calamari, gambas al ajillo and ceviche of the day over a toston. Served with sweet chili sauce. House favorite.
4 oz. Champinones al Ajillo
Cremini mushrooms sauteed in olive oil with red pepper flakes, garlic and lemon juice. Served with bread. Vegetarian.
Lunch Hot Tapas
Lunch Habana Blues Sandwiches
Pan con Lechon Sandwich
Roasted pork served on Cuban bread with red bell peppers, onions and house mojo.
Pan con Bistec Sandwich
Grilled 6 oz. beef tenderloin on Cuban bread topped with grilled onions, red peppers, lettuce and tomatoes.