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Cabana, located in Forest Hills, is a Latinx-owned restaurant known for its authentic Cuban cuisine. Offering a variety of options, from aperitivos like the crispy Baccalaitos to traditional dishes like the flavorful Camarones Al Ajillo, Cabana has something for everyone. Their signature Paella Marinera, packed with a mix of seafood, is a must-try for anyone craving a taste of Spain. The vibrant atmosphere paired with excellent service makes dining at Cabana a delightful experience. Customers rave about the empanadas, churrasco, and paella, highlighting the consistent quality and flavorful offerings. Whether you're looking for a casual spot for dinner or a place to celebrate with friends, Cabana is the perfect choice for a delicious Latin American meal.
Aperitivos

Mariquitas
Thinly sliced plantains cooked until crisp. Served with garlic mojo dipping sauce.
Frituras de Camaron
Tender shrimp, battered and accompanied by spicy tropical tartar sauce.
Alitas Caribenas
Hot. Jerk chicken wings marinated in Caribbean spices.
Baccalaitos
Crispy-golden salt codfish cakes. Served with an avocado salsa.
Camarones de Coco
Coconut dipped shrimp over maduro mash.
Frituras de Vegetales
Broccoli and carrot fritters over chipotle pepper sauce.
Bocadillos
Mixed sampler platter of shrimp fritters, vegetables fritters, chicken wings and empanadas.
Tostones Rellenos
Fried green plantains filled with chicken sofrito, ropa vieja, picadillo, and shrimp criollo.
Ceviche Mixto
Fresh shrimp, octopus, scallops, and calamari marinated in aji amarillo, hot rocoto peppers, garlic, lime juice and cilantro. Served with assorted viandas and maiz tostado.
Empanadas Jamaiquinas
Spicy beef turnovers over pickapepper sauce.
La Playa Ensalada
Grilled shrimp, sea scallops, avocados, plum tomatoes, and onions tossed. Served with a ginger citrus mojo over field greens.
Tropicana Ensalada
Marinated grilled breast of chicken, pineapple, cantaloupes, oranges, and mangos cantaloupes, tossed. Served with a guava mojo over field greens.
Cabana Ensalada
Field greens topped with hearts of palm, queso blanco, plum tomatoes, red onions, and olives. Served with a black bean vinaigrette.
Aguacate Ensalada
Avocados, cilantro, plum tomatoes, and red onions tossed in a lime-cilantro vinaigrette.
Tangerine Ensaladas
Grilled citrus glazed fillet of Atlantic salmon. Served with a mango-melon salsa over field greens.
Ensaladas

Platos Tradicionales

Camarones Al Ajillo
Shrimp sauteed with garlic, white wine and fresh herbs.
Paella Marinera
Shrimp, octopus, calamares, scallops, clams, and mussels simmered. Served with saffron and garlic in a caldera of Valencia rice.
Arroz con Pollo
Chicken sauteed in sofrito. Served with chorizo and Spanish olives simmered in a caldera of saffron rice.
Churrasco
Latin American style skirt steak marinated in garlic and fresh herbs accompanied by chimichurri and cebollitas.
Paella Valenciana
Shrimp, clams, mussels, chicken and chorizo simmered. Served with saffron and garlic in a caldera of Valencia rice.
Chuletas de Cerdo
Two centers cut grilled pork chops marinated. Served with a garlic oregano mojo.
Mariscadas
Shrimp, clams, mussels, sea scallops and salmon simmered in a plum tomato garlic broth.
Pollo Al Ajillo
Marinated boneless chicken breast sauteed. Served with garlic, white wine, and fresh herbs.
Pollo con Camarones
Boneless chicken breast and jumbo shrimp sauted in a rioja demi-glaze. Served over saffron rice and tostones.
Parrillada
Mixed grill platter; grilled chicken breast, churrasco, longaniza sausage, morcilla, and Spanish chorizo.
Coco Cabana
Broccoli, red potatoes, green peas, spinach, carrots, snap peas and Caribbean root vegetables, yuca, calabaza, and yautia, sauteed. Served with curry, coconut milk, and habanero peppers.
Pollo Jamaiquina
A half chicken marinated in Caribbean spices and hot peppers, basted. Served with jerk barbeque sauce, and grilled over an oak fire.
Arepas con Queso
Corn meal cakes. Served with queso blanco.
Vegetables
Sauteed vegetables in fresh garlic and olive oil.
Maduros
Fried sweet ripe plantains.
Tostones
Fried green plantains.
Arroz Amarillo
Saffron flavored rice.
Arroz de Coco
Rice flavored with coconut milk.
Habichuelas Rosadas
Pink kidney beans flavored with chorizo.
Frijoles Negros
Traditionally prepared black beans.
Vegetales
Fresh sauteed mixed vegetables.
Yuca Frita
Yuca fries served with mojo de maiz.
Ensalada
Lettuce, tomatoes and red onions.
Arroz Y Frioles
Side of rice with beans.
Acompanantes

Platos Cubanos

Empanadas
Pastry dough turnovers filled with beef picadillo, chicken sofrito, or shrimp criollo. Choice of 3.
Ropa Vieja
Shredded skirt steak, onions, bell peppers, and plum tomatoes.
Chicharrones de Pollo
Tender chunks of dark meat chicken marinated in garlic and oregano then fried until crispy.
Picadillo
Lean ground beef and potatoes sauteed. Served with garlic, plum tomatoes, onion, bell peppers, olives and capers.
Cabana Banana Fritters
Banana zeppoles. Served with banana ice cream, fresh whipped cream, fresh bananas, and hot chocolate almond fudge.
Tres Leches
Tres leches cake. Served with a scoop of ice cream.
Flan
Traditional homemade custard.
Coconut Brownies
Warm fudge brownie topped. Served with homemade coconut ice cream and fresh whipped cream.
Pastelillos
Pastry dough turnover filled. Served with guava and queso blanco.
Cubano
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