Our Menu
Traditional Cuban Food Menu in Key West
From family recipes to island favorites, every plate connects guests to Cuban culture, Key West history, and the energy of Mallory Square. Explore our full Key West restaurant menu or learn about authentic Cuban cuisine in Key West.
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Featured Favorites from El Mesón de Pepe
Start with a few guest favorites — Cuban classics, Key West staples, and dishes inspired by the flavors, family, and history behind El Mesón de Pepe.
New to Cuban food? Start with our Cuban cuisine guide →
Guest FavoriteCompleta de Caballo Grande
$35Sample our three most popular Cuban dishes: Lechon Asado, Ropa Vieja, and Picadillo.
A must-order if you're new to Cuban food.
Key West ClassicCayo Hueso Cuban Mix
$18Sugar-glazed ham, roast pork, Swiss cheese, mustard, mayonnaise, and pickles on pressed Cuban bread. Served with plantain chips or fries.
Cayo Hueso is Key West. This sandwich is our version of Conch continuity.
ShareablePepe's Cuban Nachos
$20Plantain chips with Ropa Vieja, Picadillo, guacamole, cheese, tomatoes, onions, and sour cream.
Cuban flavors reimagined for the table — tradition extended, not diluted.
Apetitivos y Frituras / Tapas & Snacks
Homemade plantain chips topped w/Ropa Vieja, Picadillo, Guacamole, cheese, diced tomatoes, and onions
Shrimp sautéed in garlic, olive oil, lemon, and white wine
Fried cheese and chorizo over a bed of plantain chips
Four stuffed green plantains, filled with Pork, Picadillo, Ropa Vieja, and Rice and Beans
Fried coconut shrimp served on a bed of plantain chips with Pepe’s homemade pineapple marmalade
Pepe’s blend of Seafood Seviche
Corn meal fritters w/cracked conch
Corn based appetizer wrapped in corn husk, and filled with roast pork, on a bed of plantain chips
Marinated fried chicken wings in garlic mojo sauce
Crunchy fried squid served with tangy Creole sauce
Served with homemade plantain chips
Assortment of traditional Cuban croquettes
Stuffed potato balls, fried golden
Cuban turnovers filled with seasoned beef or chicken
A sampler platter of our favorite Cuban appetizers
Sopas, Ensaladas y Acompañantes
Add to any salad (extra charge): Chicken, grilled or fried $13.50, Garlic Shrimp $18, Steak $18, Fish $19
Soups
Pepe's special soup of the day
Cuban black bean soup w/onions and parsley
Award-winning homemade chicken noodle soup
Salads
Romaine lettuce, avocado, tomatoes, cucumbers, cheese, onions
Romaine lettuce, shredded cheese, croutons
Fresh avocado salad
Sides
Cuban Entrees & Seafood
Traditional Favorites
Traditional Cuban style ground beef
Traditional Cuban shredded beef stewed with fresh tomatoes, peppers, onions and red wine.
Grilled skirt steak flavored with a tangy onion-garlic sauce
Grilled prime sirloin steak served with chopped onions and parsley
Marinated and breaded top sirloin steak, fried and served with onions and parsley
Flank Meat shredded and grilled with garlic, lime and onions
Half chicken marinated and roasted with garlic mojo glaze and caramelized onions
Breast of chicken grilled with parsley, olive oil and garlic adobo
Traditional Cuban roasted pork marinated in cumin-mojo sauce
Pork Chops marinated in lime and garlic, grilled with onions
Sample our 3 most popular Cuban dishes: Lechon Asado, Ropa Vieja, and Picadillo.
A traditional Cuban Combination of Lechon Asado and Tamel en hoja
Seafood
Fried whole yellowtail, marinated w/fresh key lime, garlic and onions
Grouper filet breaded and fried to perfection
Fresh dolphin filet topped with a shrimp Cuban creole sauce
Pepe’s selection of fresh fish in a new creation each day
A medley of seafood in a homemade Cuban Creole sauce
Lightly breaded shrimp fried and served with mustard/garlic sauce
Fresh shrimp in a homemade Cuban Creole sauce
Shrimp sautéed in garlic, olive oil, lemon, and white wine
Sandwiches
Served daily 11am–3pm only. Cayo Hueso Cuban Mix available all day.
Award-winning international Cuban Sandwich—Key West's version with ham, roast pork, Swiss, pickles, lettuce, mustard, tomatoes & mayo on pressed Cuban bread
Top prime sirloin steak sandwich with grilled onions, served with julienne potatoes, lettuce, and tomatoes
Mojo marinated, grilled chicken sandwich with lettuce, mayonnaise, tomatoes and onions
Breaded and deep fried fish served with lettuce, tomatoes and homemade tartar sauce
Shredded beef in tomato Creole sauce, served on Cuban bread
Juicy Mojo - marinated roast Cuban pork on Cuban bread w/lettuce, tomatoes, and caramelized onions
Ham and cheese sandwich
Hamburger American style - Served with French fries or plantain chips
Cheeseburger American style - Served with French fries or plantain chips
Kids Menu
For children 12 and under. Includes a drink and fries or plantain chips.
Desserts
Guava Bread Pudding
Homemade Caramel Custard
Key Lime Pie
Chocolate Thunder Cake
Three Milk Cake Sensation
Coconut Flan
Drinks & Cocktails
Mojitos, caipirinhas, sangria, and Cuban cocktails—made to order at the Patio Bar.
Specialty Cocktails
Margaritas
Pair Your Cuban Cocktail
Meson Mojito
Fresh mint, lime juice, simple syrup, white rum, and a splash of club soda. The drink that made us famous — bright, herbal, and endlessly refreshing.
Cuban Spanish Guide
Key terms from our menu—pronunciation and meaning.
Shredded beef — literally "old clothes"
Roast pork
Seasoned ground beef
Steak
Fried green plantains
Sweet ripe plantains
Cassava root
Key West — the island's original Spanish name
Savory turnover
Garlic-citrus sauce
Grilled
Frequently Asked Questions
Explore Cuban Food & Key West Guides
What Is Cuban Food?
Explore the savory, citrusy, and garlicky flavors that define authentic Cuban cuisine.
Must-Try Cuban Dishes
From ropa vieja to lechón asado — the essential dishes to order at our Cuban restaurant.
The Ultimate Cuban Sandwich
The history and ingredients behind the iconic Cuban sandwich and our Key West spin on it.
Popular Cuban Recipes at Home
Bring the flavors of Cuba into your kitchen with traditional recipes and techniques.
Traditional Cuban Cuisine
The Spanish, African, and Caribbean roots of traditional Cuban cooking.
Best Tapas in Key West
Cuban small plates and shareable appetizers perfect for a Mallory Square gathering.
Cuban Sandwich in Key West
Our signature Cayo Hueso Cuban Mix and the Havana–Key West story behind the Cuban sandwich.
Mojitos in Key West
Freshly muddled Cuban mojitos with white rum, fresh mint, and lime at our Patio Bar.
Ropa Vieja in Key West
Traditional Cuban shredded beef stewed with tomatoes, peppers, onions, and red wine.