Madera Cuban Grill & Steakhouse Menu (Update 2025)
Madera Cuban Grill & Steakhouse is a hidden gem in Long Island City, NY, offering a unique fusion of Cuban and steakhouse cuisine. The menu boasts a wide variety of appetizers, soups, salads, and empanadas that showcase the bold flavors of Caribbean dishes. Standout dishes include the Grilled Sugarcane Skewered Shrimp with Rum Glaze, the Sofrito Steamed Mussels, and the Stuffed Green Plantains. Customers rave about the cozy ambiance and attentive service, making it an ideal spot for a romantic dinner or a gathering with friends. With options for vegetarians and a full bar with happy hour specials, Madera Cuban Grill & Steakhouse is a must-visit for anyone looking for a flavorful and memorable dining experience.
Appetizers
Coconut Shrimp with Mango Mint Sauce
Consists of golden brown shrimp cooked to perfection, served with our delightfully refreshing mango mint sauce.
Grilled Sugarcane Skewered Shrimp with Rum Glaze
Smoky, Caribbean-style.
Sofrito Steamed Mussels
Our finest mussels steamed in to a redolent mixture or garlic, onion, bell peppers and finished off with dry white wine and parsley.
Fried Calamari
Lightly fried and crispy squid
Fried Codfish Cakes
Fresh fish cakes with potatoes, onions and parsley.
Chicken Croquettes
Savory small, lightly breaded fritters are crunchy on the outside and smooth and creamy in the inside.
Ham Croquettes
Savory small, lightly breaded fritters are crunchy on the outside and smooth and creamy in the inside.
Spanish Sausages
Spanish sausages cut in one 1/4" slices, sauteed with onions, jalapeno and chimichuri.
Stuffed Green Plantains
Fried green plantains filled with lean ground beef, or shrimp, marinated in garlic, tomatoes, onion, bell peppers, olive, raisins and capers.
Sauteed Pork Chunks
Marinated with fresh garlic, onion, sour orange juice, salt and peppers.
Cuban Style Grilled Shrimp
Marinated in our chef's secret recipe.
Coconut Shrimp
beautifully golden brown shrimp cooked to perfection, served with our delightfully refreshing mongo mint sauce
Madera Salad
Fresh grilled pineapple, avocado and watercress.
Tropical Salad
Papaya, mango and mandarin oranges in mixed greens and toasted almonds with a mint vinaigrette.
Citrus Marinated Heart of Palm Salad
Marinated citrus, a bit of crispy and crunchy with tender delicate flavor.
Arugula Salad
Beats, alfalfa sprouts, red onion and avocado with a homemade raspberry dressing.
Mixed Green House Salad
Add extra protein for additional charge.
Creole Salad
Avocado, tomato and red onion simply seasoned.
Sopa De Frijoles Negro
Black Bean Soup
Arugula Salad (Ensalada de Rucula)
Beats, red onion and with a homemade raspberry dressing.
Soup of the Day
Ripping Roaring Crab
Crab soup
Soups and Salads
Empanadas
Beef Empanada
served with house salsa verde
Chicken Empanada
served with house salsa verde
Guava and Cheese Empanada
served with house salsa verde
Spinach and cheese
served with house salsa verde
Madera Hamburger
10 oz. hamburger with sauteed onions and mushrooms. Served with homemade french fries or salad.
Palomilla Steak Sandwich
Thinly sliced steak with caramelized onions and chimichurri sauce. Served with homemade french fries or salad.
Media Noche Sandwich
Ham, roasted pork and Swiss cheese on a sweet bread. Served with homemade french fries or salad.
Sandwich Cubano
Roasted pork, smoked ham, Swiss cheese, pickles and xy mustard. Served with homemade french fries.
Skirt Steak Sandwich
With chimichurri. Served with homemade french fries.
Grilled Chicken Club Sandwich
American cheese, bacon, avocado, lettuce and tomato. Served with homemade french fries or salad.
Sandwiches
Chicken
Madera Style Chicken
Homemade breaded chicken, slowly sauteed in chicken stock, white wine, lemon, garlic and a dash or paprika. Served with your choice of side.
Cuban Style Lemon Chicken
Served with your choice of side.
Madera Style Steak
Our finest prime shell steak char grilled to specifications. Served with your choice of side.
Steak with Sauteed Onions
Served with your choice of side.
Stew Shredded Beef
Cuban stew made by braising beef along side of carrots, onions, red and green peppers, fresh tomatoes, garlic, cumin and a touch of sherry. Served with your choice of side.
Cuban Style Ground Beef
Our finest ground beef seasoned with oregano, cumin, green bell peppers, tomato sauce, raisins with a drizzled of wine to top it off. Served with your choice of side.
Beef Spare Ribs
Argentinean-style. Served with your choice of side.
Skirt Steak
Tender flavor Latin skirt steak grilled to perfection. Served with your choice of side.
Beef
Pork
Grandma Pork Chops
A marriage of pork, sherry and sour orange juice with generous additions of garlic, onions and herbs. A true Creole dish. Served with your choice of side.
Lechon Asado con Mojo Criollo
Succulent slow roasted pork. Served with your choice of side.
Chuleta Empanizada
Breaded Pork Chops
Macadamian Crusted Bass
With a citrus sour cream sauce. This delicious dish is a healthier alternative to traditional fried fish recipes. Our citrus sour cream makes a good accompaniment, a very unique and flavorful meal.
Broiled Snapper with Mango Black Bean Relish
As in rural Cuba, this snapper is broiled imparting a wonderful flavor and is served with our sweet mango and black bean sauce.
Mariscada Seafood Stew
little neck clams, mussels, fish and scallops slowly simmered and seasoned with Spanish spices. Served with your choice of side.
Pan Seared Chilean Seabass
Served with bottom mushrooms, carrots and string beans.
Paella De Mariscos
Cuban Style Seafood Paella
Creole Style Shrimp
Caribbean flavors of fresh parsley, cilantro, roasted red pepper and a hint of hot red pepper sauce. Served with your choice of side.
Garlic Shrimp
Served with your choice of side.
Madera Salmon
Grilled with lemon win and spices. Topped off with a mango, cilantro, crush peppers and radish salsita. Served with your choice of side.
Grilled Snapper with Mango Black Bean Relish
This snapper is grilled over mesquite and served with our sweet mango and black bean.
Macadamia Crusted Bass
With a citrus sour cream sauce. Served with your choice of side.
Mahi Mahi with Clams and Mussels
In a white wine sauce, with bell peppers and a touch of cream.
Seafood
Side Dishes
Corn Fritters
Served with chili, mayo and cotija cheese.
Fried Green Plantains
Crispy green plantains
Fried Sweet Plantains
Crispy sweet plantains
Yuca Fries
Served with garlic mojo.
Saffron Rice
Saffron and white rice
White Rice
Traditional prepared white rice
Black Beans Mixed with White Rice
Black beans served with a side of white rice
Black Beans
Traditional prepared black beans.
Sweet Mashed Potatoes
Sweet Potato Fries (Boniato)
Fried Spanish sweet potato.
Papas Fritas
French Fries
Mashed poatoes
Cooked potatoes that have been mashed to a smooth fluffy consistency