Vegetarian Question--Havana Rumba

My wife wanted to take a friend to lunch at Havana Rumba. Have any of the forums' vegetarians found any favorites there? We pretty much stick to carnivorous options.

[Robin Garr]

My wife wanted to take a friend to lunch at Havana Rumba. Have any of the forums' vegetarians found any favorites there? We pretty much stick to carnivorous options.

Cuban food is pretty carnivorous, Charles, but I notice that Havana Rumba's menu is vegetarian-conscious and has a number of good-looking dishes that it specifically earmarks as meat-free.

<b>Here's the online menu</b>

Maybe it will give you and your friend some ideas? These all look good:

Ensalada Tropical - $5.99
Mixed greens, mango, orange, papaya, avocadoes and caramelized Spanish walnuts.

Ensalada Española - $5.99
Mixed greens, Spanish olives, roasted pimentón, manchego cheese and marcona almonds.

Mima’s Frijoles Negros - Cup $2.50 or Bowl $3.50
The Chefs mom’s recipe. Expertly prepared black beans stew. 100% vegetarian. Topped with diced raw Spanish onions.

Pinchos Vegetarianos - $9.99
Vegetable skewers, grilled and brushed with mojo criollo sauce. Served with black beans, rice and sweet plantains.

Cubano Vegetariano - $9.99
White rice, Cuban black beans, yucca con mojo, sweet plantains and spinach empanada.

Thanks for this information. It's a question I've had for a while, too, seeing as the Missus is vegetarian & lactose intolerant.

The Ensalada Tropical with house dressing is addictive. Not big enough to be a meal but really, really good stuff (we need a lip-smackin' smiley!).

The vegetarian pressed sandwich is delicious, and it comes with sweet potatoe fries!

Love the Ensalada Espanola. Get a side of red chimichurri sauce and mix it with the dressing. Perfect.

I'm a vegetarian and I have never had a problem having a GREAT meal at Havana Rumba. Or almost any ethnic place really.

The Cubano Vegetariano is one of my favorite dishes in the city, and I am not a vegetarian, I just play one when I dine there.

I'm vegetarian, mildly lactose intolerant and frankly, I have had little trouble eating anywhere. We can usually find something to eat on any menu. Dining companions shouldn't worry, as we're used to dealing with these things.

The vegetarian empanadas are WONDERFUL!!

Thanks to everyone!