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Cuban holiday classics everyone will love! Whether you're hosting Friendsgiving, Christmas, or a holiday office party, we've got something to make everyone on your guest list happy!
Cuban Holiday Classics
Congris
a classic dish of rice and beans
Holiday Quinoa Salad
purple cabbage, quinoa, dried fruit medley, toasted almonds
Potato Salad
classic salad made with roasted potatoes
Sliced Pork & Mojo Gravy
slow roasted mojo pork, sliced and served with mojo sauce
Turkey & Gravy
sous vide turkey breast served with classic gravy
Yucca in Mojo Sauce
baked yucca with pickled onions in cuban mojo sauce
Sweet Potato & Rum Casserole
creamy sweet potato casserole topped with oat crumble
Corn Suouffle
creamy corn bread
Pastel de Pollo
cuban chicken pot pie in crispy pastry
Pastel de Platano
layered sweet plantains, picadillo (ground beef), bechamel, and cheese
Breakfast
Ham & Swiss Cheese Tortilla
spanish influenced omelet
Potato & Sofrito Tortilla
spanish influenced omelet
Avocado Tostada
tostada with butter, avocado, & house pickled onion
Tostada
traditional toasted cuban style bread with butter, a classic pairing with your café con leche.
add jam
add avocado & pickled onion
add jam
add avocado & pickled onion
Breakfast Sandwiches
egg tortilla & swiss cheese served on cuban style bread
choose your flavor: mojo pork | spinach | ham | roasted turkey
choose your flavor: mojo pork | spinach | ham | roasted turkey
Coconut Oat and Quinoa Pudding
steel-cut oats, quinoa, chia, and coconut milk with pineapple compote and toasted coconut
Granola & Yogurt
yogurt with house-made mango & coconut granola
An All Day Affair
Pastelitos
Caribbean style pastries filled with tropical flavors ranging from sweet to savory: Guava, Guava & Cheese, Sweet Cream Cheese, Picadillo-Cuban meat pie.
Empanadas
Cuban style savory turnovers: Picadillo-Beef, Chicken, Spinach & Cheese, Seasonal
Croquetas
Béchamel based Cuban fritter: Jamon-Ham, Chicken, Seasonal
Sandwiches
Colada Shop Cuban
ham, slow roasted pork, swiss cheese, mustard, pickles and cilantro aioli on cuban style bread.
The Veggie Cuban
mojo marinated portobello mushrooms, roasted cauliflower, swiss cheese, cilantro aioli and mustard on cuban style bread
Croqueta Preparada
chicken croqueta, ham and swiss cheese, cuban style bread
Media Noche
ham, slow roasted pork, swiss cheese, mustard, mayo, house made pickles, sweet roll
Elena Ruth
roasted turkey, cream cheese, and strawberry jam on a sweet roll
Snacks and Greens
Cinefuegos Cobb Salad
spinach, spring mix, chicken, eggs, tomato, bacon, cilantro avocado dressing
Cuban Protein Salad
spinach spring mix, quinoa, black beans, hearts of palm, tomato, avocado, and house mustard dressing (vegan)
Plantain Chips
small or large bag of housemade plantain chips
Desserts
Cuban Flan
Vanilla cream custard with caramel.
Tres Leches
Vanilla sponge cake soaked with three milks, topped with vanilla meringue.
Key Lime Pie
sweet & tart pudding filling with a maria cookie crust
Churros
sweet fried pastry dough with cinnamon sugar
add spanish style chocolate
add spanish style chocolate
Coffee
CAFÉ CUBANO
A small but potent shot of coffee, sweetened with sweet cuban crema. Sip it slowly or take it like a shot, you make the call.
CORTADITO
Espresso with a splash of steamed evaporated milk and foam.
COLADA
This is what you order when you want to make friends! 4 shots of espresso that are sweetened with sweet cuban crema, and served with demitasse cups to share.
CAFÉ BON BON
Espresso and sweetened condensed milk.
CAFÉ CON LECHE
Latin Latte- a shot of Café cubano and hot steamed milk.
ICED CAFÉ CON LECHE
Iced Latin Latte- a shot of Café Cubano poured over ice and milk.
Cuban Press
Regular or decaffinated coffee brewed in a press.
CAFÉ
Regular Coffee brewed all day long.
ICED CAFÉ
Regular coffee brewed, cooled and poured over ice.
CHOCOLATE DE LA ABUELA
Classic Cuban Hot Chocolate.
The Classics
Espresso
Macchiato
Cortado
Latte
Cappuccino
Seasonal Selections (Our lists may vary by locations)
Cocktails
Calle Ocho
Hemingway Daiquiri
white rum, grapefruit, lime, maraschino liquor, cane sugar syrup
Hotel Nacional
white rum,dark rum, apricot liqueur, pineapple juice, lime apricot puree
Mojito
white rum,lime,cane sugar syrup, mint, soda
Volcán Old Fashioned*
banana infused bacardi 4, house-made cascara bitters
Piña Colada
white rum, coconut cream, pineapple, lime
Add
Make it a Colada Blossom with cherry blossom liqueur
Carajillo
aged rum, espresso, licor 43, syrup
Babalú
white rum, passion fruit, palo santo syrup, lime
Cascara Cuba Libre
aged rum, house cascara bitters, mexican coke, fresh lime
Beers
Tecate
Lager, Mexico
Old Ox Brewing
IPA- Virginia
Flying Dog - Blood Orange
IPA, Maryland
Wines- DC Location
Segura Viudas Brut
Egeo Verdejo
Viña Otano Rosé
Rios de Tinta Tempranillo
Wines- Sterling Location
Montand Brut Sparkling
Broadbent Vinho Verde Rosé
Santa Julia Pinot Grigio
Buenas Tempranillo
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Breakfast Catering
Tortilla Bites & Tostadas
16 Egg Bites & 20 Tostada pieces (vegetarian)
Choose 2 flavors:
Ham & Cheese, Potato & Sofrito, Plain
Choose 2 flavors:
Ham & Cheese, Potato & Sofrito, Plain
Tropical Granola & Yogurt Parfaits
Mango & coconut granola parfait with vanilla yogurt (vegetarian)
Tropical Fruit Platter
A variety of fresh fruit (vegan)
Breakfast Sandwiches
Egg tortilla & Swiss cheese served on Cuban style bread (vegetarian)
Choose 2 flavors:
Ham, Mojo Pork, Spinach & Egg Whites, Turkey
Choose 2 flavors:
Ham, Mojo Pork, Spinach & Egg Whites, Turkey
Coconut Oat & Quinoa Pudding
Steel-cut oats, quinoa, chia, & coconut milk with housemade pineapple compote & toasted coconut (vegan)
Coffee & Tea To Go
Havana Blend Coffee
Regular or decaf; 12 cups, sugar, half and half, coffee stirrers
Havana Cold Brew
12 cups, sugar, half and half, coffee stirrers
Premium Hot Tea
Selection of 10 premium loose leaf teas 12 cups, sugar, stirrers
An All Day Affair
Cuban Pastries
(dozen) Pastelitos are a perfect traditional Cuban pair with coffee (vegetarian)
Guava • Guava & Cheese • Sweet Cream Cheese •Picadillo (beef)
Guava • Guava & Cheese • Sweet Cream Cheese •Picadillo (beef)
Empanadas
(dozen) A dough-based pastry with a variety of fillings (vegetarian)
PIcadillo (beef) • Chicken • Spinach & Cheese • Seasonal
PIcadillo (beef) • Chicken • Spinach & Cheese • Seasonal
Croquetas
(dozen) A savory bechamel fritter for any time of day
Jamón (ham) • Chicken • Seasonal
Jamón (ham) • Chicken • Seasonal
The Cuban Bakery Box
4 Guava, 4 Guava & Cheese, 4 Sweet Cream Cheese, and 4 Picadillo (beef) Pastelitos
Cuban Fiesta Box
6 Guava & Cheese Pastelitos, 6 Picadillo Pastelitos, 6 Chicken Empanadas, & 12 Jamón Croquetas
Add-Ons
Cuban Dip
Black bean hummus paired with Plantain Chips (vegan, gluten free)
Add
Vegetable Crudités
Plantain Chips
3 large bags of plantain chips per order (vegan, gluten free)
Salads
Cuban Chicken Salad
Roasted chicken, carrots, and cilantro aioli dressing in lettuce wraps (gluten free)
Cienfuegos Cobb Salad
Spinach, spring mix, chicken, bacon, egg, roasted squash, & cilantro avocado dressing (gluten free)
Cuban Protein Salad
Spinach, spring mix, hearts of palm, quinoa, black beans, roasted squash, avocado, & house mustard dressing (vegan, gluten free)
Black Bean Salad
Black beans, cilantro, bell peppers, onion, & lime
Sandwiches
Colada Shop Cold Sandwich Assortment
Classic sandwiches with Colada Shop's Cuban flair. (can be made gluten free)
Choose 2:
Havana Club • Cuban Chicken Salad Wrap • 14th & T • Santiago Wrap (vegetarian)
Choose 2:
Havana Club • Cuban Chicken Salad Wrap • 14th & T • Santiago Wrap (vegetarian)
Colada Shop Hot Sandwich Assortment
The perfect selection of classics and traditional Cuban sandwiches the Colada way
Choose 2:
Colada Shop Cuban • Veggie Cuban • Croqueta Preparada • Media Noche • Elana Ruth
Choose 2:
Colada Shop Cuban • Veggie Cuban • Croqueta Preparada • Media Noche • Elana Ruth
Individual Lunches
Havana Lunch
Sandwich or salad served with small plantain chips and meringue cookies, packed individually. (can be made vegan or gluten free)
Light Lunch
Half sandwich or half salad served with small plantain chips and meringue cookies, packed individually. (can be made gluten free or vegan)
Cold Drinks
Fresh Orange Juice
Mojito Virgin
Iced Mango Tea
Fiji Water
Cold Brew
Iced Café con Leche
Espresso, sweet Cuban crema, milk
El Juanito
Tamarind, lime, cold brew, tonic)
The Cuban Experience
Looking for something different Let your guests build their own Cuban feast! Let us help you create a spread or simply order a tray or two. Each half tray serves 12-15, and a full tray serves 25-30. Protein options come with a side of pickled onion and cilantro aioli. All Cuban Experience options are gluten free.
Mojo Marinated Pork
Sofrito Shredded Chicken
Mojo Portobellos & Romesco Cauliflower (vegan)
Black Beans (vegan)
Cilantro Rice (vegan)
Quinoa (vegan)
The Santiago Experience
Want to make ordering even easier? Our Santiago Experience has everything you need to serve 12-15 people with none of the fuss (utensils and serving utensils not included).
Includes: Choice of protein, cilantro rice, black beans, garden salad, cilantro aioli, pickled onions, plantain chips
Includes: Choice of protein, cilantro rice, black beans, garden salad, cilantro aioli, pickled onions, plantain chips
Desserts
Cuban Tres Leches
Rum cake soaked with three types of milk and topped with lime meringue
Traditional Key Lime Pie
Tart & sweet filling with maria cookie crust
Dulce de Leche Brownies
Rich brownies swirled with creamy dulce de leche (5 pack)
Mini Cookies, Brownies, & Muffins
Walnut-Butter cookies, Dulce de Leche Brownie Bites, & Banana Rum Mini Muffins
Individual Dessert Assortment
2 Tres Leches cakes, 2 Key Lime Pies, & 2 Flan
Flan Flat White
Sweet Plantain Café con Leche
Garlicky Kale & Squash Empanada
crispy fried empanada filled with butternut squash, garlicky kale, and cheese
Sweet Potato & Queso Fresco Croqueta
Carajillo
aged rum, espresso, licor 43
Cascara Cuba Libre
aged rum, house cascara bitters, mexican coke, fresh lime
Vulcán Old Fashioned
banana-infused bacardi 4, angostura bitters
Havana Sippers
Pomegranate Palo Santo
white rum, pomegranate, palo santo syrup, lime
Pineapple Tamarind Cider
white rum, pineapple, tamarind, lime, cinnamon
Rum Mule
white rum, lime, ginger beer
Pitchers to Share
available as a glass during happy hour! M-F 4-7pm
Tropical Sangria
red wine, apricot, passionfruit
Blood Orange Mojito
white rum, lime, blood orange, cane sugar syrup, mint, soda
Beer & Wine
Viña Otano
rosé
Segura Viudas
cava, 187ml
Ataliva
Malbec
Tecate
lager
Flying Dog
Blood Orange Ale
An All Day Affair
Empanadas
savory hand pies. picadillo (beef), chicken, spinach & cheese, seasonal
Snacks & Desserts
Plantain Chips
housemade plantain chips
Dulce de Leche Brownies
decadent chocolate brownies with caramel
Cuban Dip
black bean hummus with plantain chips
Drinks
Coke
Diet Coke