Our menu.
Cuban roots and flavor in every dish. Our menu is built on time-honored recipes, so every bite takes you back to the heart of true Cuban cooking.
The dishes Miami comes back for.
Three plates that have defined Río Cristal for generations of families.
Los Favoritos de “Pepe”
Pepe’s FavoritesServed with one large side.
Super Río Cristal
LegendPalomilla steak topped with crispy papitas.
Bistec Río Cristal
Bistec Empanado de Pollo
Breaded chicken steak.
Add rice & beans +4.00Bistec de Pollo a la Plancha 12 oz
Flat-iron grilled chicken steak.
Appetizers
Para picar
Homemade Croquetas
HousemadeChicken, bacalao, ham.
Tostones Montados
Loaded tostones with beef, crab imitation & shrimp.
Nido de Queso with guava sauce
Fried mix of gouda, Swiss and mozzarella cheese balls with guava marmalade.
Tamal en Cazuela
Fresh ground corn, seasoned and cooked over low heat.
Frituras de Malanga
Malanga fritters.
Garbanzos Fritos
Sautéed chickpeas with assorted sausages.
Loaded Malanga Chip
Ground beef, American cheese, pico de gallo, cheese, avocado.
Malanga Chip
Crisp malanga chips.
Yuca Frita
Fried cassava.
Plantain Mariquitas
Fried plantain chips.
Beef & Pork
Carnes de res y cerdoChoose two sides — rice & beans count as one.
Ropa Vieja
Most popularShredded beef in tomato sauce.
Vaca Frita
Flat-iron grilled shredded beef.
Churrasco 10 oz
Skirt steak on the flat iron.
Baby Churrasco 6 oz
Skirt steak on the flat iron.
Masas de Cerdo Fritas
Fried pork.
Cerdo Asado
WeekendRoasted pork topped with Cuban mojo.
Bistec de Cerdo a la Plancha
Pork steak with cooked onion.
Bistec de Res Empanado Milanesa
Breaded beef steak topped with tomato sauce, ham and cheese.
Bistec de Res Empanado
Breaded beef steak.
Juliana de Res
Sautéed beef fajitas with onion, bell pepper and teriyaki sauce.
Picadillo de Res
Ground beef.
Tasajo
Jerked beef.
Hígado a la Italiana
Beef liver, Italian style.
Carnero Estofado
Stewed lamb.
Pollo
ChickenChoose two sides — rice & beans count as one.
Arroz con Pollo a la Chorrera
Yellow rice, chicken leg quarter and beer.
Choose one side: maduro, salad, fries or tostones (+1.50)Bistec de Pollo Empanado Milanesa
Breaded chicken topped with tomato sauce, ham and cheese.
Rebanadas de Pollo Empanadas
Fried breaded chicken dices.
Juliana de Pollo
Sautéed chicken with onion, garlic and bell pepper.
From the Sea
Del marChoose two sides — rice & beans count as one.
John Bill Fish Fillet
Shrimp on mahi-mahi au gratin.
Camarones Enchilados
Shrimp in creole sauce.
Camarones al Ajillo
Sautéed shrimp tossed in olive oil and garlic sauce.
Camarones Empanados
Breaded shrimp.
Filete de Pescado a la Plancha
Flat-iron grilled fish — mahi, swai or salmon.
Trozos de Pescado Empanados
Breaded fried fish bites with tartar sauce.
Sandwiches
Sándwiches
“Don Pepe” Burger
HouseCuban bread, 10 oz meat, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, crispy onion, cilantro and spicy mayo sauces.
Cuban Sandwich
Roasted pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, mustard.
Pan con Bistec
Beef steak, lettuce, tomatoes, onion.
Croqueta Preparada
Ham, cheese and two croquetas.
Medianoche
The late-night Cuban classic.
Cheeseburger
Soup & Salads
Sopas y ensaladasChicken Soup
Sopa de pollo.
Malanga Cream
Crema de malanga.
Ensalada Mixta
Lettuce, onion, tomatoes.
Small +3.80 · Add avocado +3.50Caesar Salad
Add chicken (6 oz) +4.00 · mahi-mahi +6.00Avocado Salad
SeasonalEnsalada de aguacate.
Sides
AcompañantesEvery entrée comes with two.
Lunch Specials
Almuerzo Tue – Fri · 12:00 – 4:00 PMBistec de Palomilla 6.5 oz
Palomilla steak.
Chicken Breast 8 oz
Rebanadas de Pollo Empanadas
Fried breaded chicken dices.
Arroz con Pollo a la Chorrera
Yellow rice, chicken and beer.
Chicken Fajitas
Onion, green pepper, teriyaki sauce.
Beef Fajitas
Onion, green pepper, teriyaki sauce.
Lunch sides · choose two
Add a salad for only 1.99.
Kids Menu
Para los niñosRío Cristal Junior
Pollo a la Plancha
Chicken Tenders
Kid Cheeseburger
Desserts
PostresFlan de Caramelo
Classic caramel flan.
Add coconut +1.80 · add cheese +1.50Casquitos de Guayaba
Homemade traditional sweet guava with cream cheese.
Torrejas
Cuban-style sweet fried bread.
Crema Catalana
Crème brûlée style.
Guava Cheesecake
Pistachio–Ricotta Cake
Chocolate Cake
Brownie Cookies & Cream
Helado Ice cream
Order now, or come to the table.
Pick up on the way home, get it delivered, or call us to reserve. Catering trays available for every family celebration.
*Consuming raw or undercooked meat, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.