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PAELLA - The National Dish of Spain*
(Please allow 30 minutes for preparation)
Paella "A la Valencia"
Our version, prepared in a traditional paella pan, features clams, mussels, shrimp, scallops, calamares, chicken and pork, baked with Valencia rice, extra virgin olive oil, green peppers, Spanish onions, ripe tomatoes, garlic, spices and splashed with white wine.

Paella "Marinera"
Seafood version of our famous Paella combines Valencia rice with clams, mussels, shrimp, scallops, and calamares.

Paella "Campesina"
A favorite in the La Mancha Region of Spain. Valencia rice with beef tenderloin, pork, chicken, chorizo and green beans.

Paella "A la Valencia"
Paella "A la Valencia"


MARISCOS - (Seafood)*
Snapper "Alicante"
This incredibly delicious recipe was created many years ago by our grandfather, Casimiro Hernandez, Jr. It features the King of Gulf fish, Snapper, baked in a casserole with sweet Spanish onions, green peppers, a rich gravy, olive oil, fresh garlic, sauterne wine and topped with sliced roasted almonds. Served with yellow rice and garnished with fried eggplant and Shrimp Supreme. "If you enjoy fresh fish and would like to sample authentic Spanish flavor we offer our highest recommendation."

Snapper "Adelita"
King of Gulf fish, Snapper, grilled and topped with hearts of palm, artichoke hearts, sun dried tomatoes, olive oil, garlic and onions, Served with “Good Rice”.

Snapper "Alicante"
Snapper "Alicante"
Sea Bass“Bilbao”
Traditional Basque preparation of fillet of Sea Bass baked in a casserole with sliced tomatoes, potatoes, onions, extra virgin olive oil, garlic and lemon. Served with “Good Rice”.

Mahi Mahi "Cayo Hueso"
Boneless fillet of Mahi Mahi marinated in citrus juices and grilled. Served with "Good Rice" yuca, platanos and mojo.

Pompano en Papillot
Today's version of a long time favorite of the Columbia dating back to the 40's. Boneless fillet of Pompano with seafood stuffing of shrimp, crabmeat, artichoke, butter and white wine, wrapped in parchment paper and baked. Served with yellow rice.

Shrimp Supreme
This Columbia Restaurant creation of jumbo shrimp is wrapped in wafer thin bacon, marinated and fried. Served with fresh vegetables and yellow rice or potatoes.

Camarones Rellenos "Jesse Gonzalez"
Colossal size Singleton shrimp stuffed with lump crabmeat baked with lemon butter. Served with "Good Rice" and fresh vegetables. Named for our friend; the King of Shrimp.

Cannelloni de Langosta “Setes Portes”
A Catalan favorite of tender cannelloni pasta filled with Maine lobster meat, shrimp, pan seared scallops and Sauteéd Shallots blended with a lobster sherry cream reduction, smothered with a lobster sherry Mornay cheese sauce.

Shrimp Criollo
We enjoyed this recipe of our mother and grandmother, Adela, On Sunday’s at her home. Large white shrimp sautéed in a hot skillet with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, green peppers, tomatoes, platanos, potatoes, spicy Spanish paprika and splashed with Martini & Rossi Dry Vermouth. Served with white rice.

Mariscos "Diablo"
Combination of sautéed lobster, shrimp, scallops, mussels, and clams in a spicy tomato sauce with blue crabmeat, onions, green peppers, garlic, white wine and chili peppers, served over a bowl of pasta.

Merluza “A la Rusa”
Created by Francisco Pijuan, Columbia’s famous chef and former chef to King Alfonso XIII of Spain. Premium Atlantic Merluza, Spain’s favorite fish, breaded with Cuban bread crumbs and grilled. Garnished with a Russiabutter, parsley and hard boiled eggs. Served with yellow rice and vegetables. Viva El Rey!



POLLO - (Chicken)*
Arroz con Pollo "Valenciana"
Casimiro Hernandez, Sr.'s original recipe for this simple yet classic dish that helped make the Columbia famous. A combination of bone-in chicken sauteéd with extra virgin olive oil and green peppers, Spanish onions, tomato, garlic, herbs and baked in casserole with Valencia rice then splashed with Adelita Chardonnay wine and topped with green peas and red pimientos. (Please allow extra time.)

Pollo y Pasta “Cristalino”
Sautéed chicken breast tossed with fresh pasta pockets stuffed with truffles and cheese simmered in a rich creamy sauce made with Spain’s premium Cava sparkling wine Cristalino.

Arroz con Pollo
Arroz con Pollo
Pollo "Riojana"
Boneless chicken breast breaded, grilled and topped with a Rioja tomato sauce and melted Spanish Tetilla cheese. Served with yellow rice and fresh vegetables.



COMBINACIONES*
La Completa Cubana
A Cuban feast of Roast Pork, Boliche, Empanada de Picadillo, platanos, yuca, black beans and yellow rice.

Chicken and Shrimp "Barcelona"
Boneless chicken breast sautéed with shrimp in delicious lobster bisque, brandy, white wine carrots and onions. Served with yellow rice.

Mar y Tierra
A char-grilled churrasco tenderloin of beef served with chimichuri sauce and three Panamanian prawns grilled and dressed with “1905” sauce. Served with “Good Rice” and vegetables.



CARNES - (Meats)*
Filet Mignon "Chacho"
In the memory of the spirit of our great uncle Evelio "Chacho" Hernandez, youngest son of the founder. This is our best selling center cut filet mignon with a rich sauce of bourbon, shallots, and mushrooms. Flambeéd tableside with a shot of the world's finest bourbon, Booker Noe. Served with roasted potatoes and vegetables.

Filet Mignon
Grilled choice center cut tenderloin. Served with fresh vegetables and yellow rice or potato.

Filet Mignon "Columbia"
Broiled tender center cut Filet Mignon wrapped with wafer thin bacon and topped with Columbia sauce of mushrooms, ham, onions, tomatoes, green peppers and a touch of garlic. Served with yellow rice.

Filet Mignon "Chacho"
Filet Mignon "Chacho"
Delmonico "Sonny"
If you truly want a great steak, this is it. Our favorite char-grilled, well-marbled, juicy 16 oz. bone-in-rib-eye steak. Served with roasted potatoes and vegetables.

Ternera "Isabella"
Tender milk fed veal dusted with flour, pan fried in olive oil and topped with fresh jumbo lump crabmeat and a delicious sherry béarnaise sauce. Served with “Good Rice” and vegetables.

Palomilla
"If you haven't been to Cuba or Miami lately, you probably haven't had a steak like this." Marinated top sirloin cut very thin and quickly grilled, topped with mojo crudo (chopped onion, parsley and lime juice). Served with platanos and french fries or rice.

Boliche "Criollo"
Roasted Eye round of beef stuffed with chorizo and roasted in flavorful gravy. Served with black beans, white rice and platanos.

Roast Pork "A La Cubana"
Generous slices of roast pork with a delicious marinade. Served like back home in Cuba with black beans, white rice, yuca and platanos.

Ropa Vieja
Originally introduced to Cuba by Spanish sailors. The name means "old clothes" because the choice beef is shredded, sauteéd and simmered with onions, green peppers and tomatoes. Served with platanos and white rice.

Roast Pork Loin "A la Cubana"
Roast Pork Loin "A la Cubana"
Filet Steak Salteado
Choice tenderloin tips are placed in a very hot sauté pan, then we combine Spanish extra virgin olive oil with a touch of fresh garlic then add sliced sweet Spanish onion, green bell pepper, fresh mushrooms, diced potatoes, Spanish sausage (chorizo) and a splash of red wine. Served with yellow rice.



Vegetariano
Eggplant “Riojana”
Sliced eggplant breaded with ground plantain crumbs, smothered in our rich Rioja sauce of tomatoes, garlic, capers, olives and red wine topped with melted Galician Tetilla cheese.

Pasta con Trufas “Cristalino”
Fresh pasta pockets stuffed with truffles and cheese simmered in a rich creamy sauce made with Spain’s premium Cava sparkling wine, Cristalino.

Vegetarian “Cubana”
Yuca, black beans, white rice, platanos, tostones and sautéed fresh vegetables.


(*Menu items may vary from location to location and are subject to change without notice.)
(Consuming raw or undercooked foods may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you fall into a high risk group or have a medical condition.)


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