Escudo de Cuba

Restaurant · Latin AmericanShacklewell

No dishes marked gluten free

40 dishesmenu read 9 Novescudodecuba.com

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Starters

Ceviche Mixto£10.95
Our house signature ceviche, made with daily caught fish and tiger prawns with crispy corn
Vegetarian option. Can be made vegetarian: the menu offers a version without meat or fish. Say so when you order and confirm with staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (escudodecuba.com)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn, prawns): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (escudodecuba.com)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fish, ceviche): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (escudodecuba.com)
Crispy Empanadas£9.95
Argentina's style empanada, filled with seasonal de locally vegetables and feta cheese come with our house mango sauce
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (escudodecuba.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, feta): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (escudodecuba.com)
Gambas A La Leña£10.95
Perfectly marinade in garlic, chilli, herbs tiger prawns cooked on charcoal grill to get that smoky flavour come with our homemade bread.
Vegetarian option. Can be made vegetarian: the menu offers a version without meat or fish. Say so when you order and confirm with staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (escudodecuba.com)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn, prawns): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (escudodecuba.com)
Nachos to Share£9.95
Beef, Pork, Chicken, Vegetarian

Traditional Cuban dishes

Lechon Asado£17.95
Traditional Cuban slow roasted pork cooked on charcoal grill till the meat is so tender but juicy at the same time
Pollo Borracho£16.95
Marinated with our house beer (Tipsy) chicken with fresh heros de spices. Slowly cook with tomate de árbo!
Ropa Vieja a la Havana£20.95
Cubans favourite, also known as "old rags" shredded braised beef in a red wine sauce with fresh herbs. tomatoes, onion & bell peppers
Rib Eye Steak£23.95
300gr Rib eye, lightly marinated, cooked on charcoal grill to get that smoky flavour de crunchy fat
Enchilada Flauta£14.95
Traditional enchiladas filled with mix of buttery vegetables topped with bechamel, cheese & mix of seeds cooked on charcoal grill
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (escudodecuba.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, bechamel): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (escudodecuba.com)
Cordero Del Monte£19.95
Organic Lamb chops, marinated a day before with garlic, paprika, cumin, onion, coriander & grill with charcoal to get flavour from South…
Pollo Guacamole£16.95
Char-grill chicken fillet, finished with manchego cheese sauce de guacamole
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, manchego): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (escudodecuba.com)
Parrillada de la Casa (for two)£49.95
Our mir meat cooked on charcoal (300gr Rib Bye steak, chicken skewers, chorizo, chicken wings and pork ribs)

Classic tapas

Patatas Bravas£7.95
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (escudodecuba.com)
Spicy Wings£7.95
Vegetables Croquettes£7.95
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (escudodecuba.com)
Smoky Grilled Pork Ribs£7.95
Grilled Corn on the Cob£7.95
Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (escudodecuba.com)
Chicken Skewers£7.95
Grilled Chorizo£7.95
Arepas Vegetarianas£7.95
Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (escudodecuba.com)
Tempura Fish£7.95
Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fish): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (escudodecuba.com)

Salsas

Salsa Roja£1.50
Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (escudodecuba.com)
Salsa Verde£1.50
Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (escudodecuba.com)
Salsa Tamarindo£1.50
Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (escudodecuba.com)
Salsa Guacamole£1.50
Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (escudodecuba.com)
Tomatillo Salsa£1.50
Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (escudodecuba.com)
Salsa de Mango£1.50
Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (escudodecuba.com)

Sides

Moros y Cristianos (Rice & Beans)£6.50
Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (escudodecuba.com)
Sweet Ripe Plantain£6.95
Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (escudodecuba.com)
Mac & Cheese£7.50
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (escudodecuba.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (escudodecuba.com)
Wild Bread£4.95
Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (escudodecuba.com)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bread): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (escudodecuba.com)
Casava Chips£6.95
Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (escudodecuba.com)
Skinny Fries£4.95
Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (escudodecuba.com)
Beans & Beets Salad£6.95
Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (escudodecuba.com)
Dirty Cuban Fries£7.95
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (escudodecuba.com)
Tostones£7.95
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (escudodecuba.com)
Sweet Potato Fries£6.95
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (escudodecuba.com)

Desserts

Tres Leches£7.95
Traditional South American sponge cake, soaked for 12 hours with 3 different type's of milk with grated coconut & ice-cream
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (escudodecuba.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists milk): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (escudodecuba.com)
Dulce de Chocolate£8.95
Warm chocolate fondant cake with soft outer layer de mellow hot chocolate paste inside with vanilla ice-cream
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (escudodecuba.com)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cake): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (escudodecuba.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (escudodecuba.com)
Creme Brulee£8.95
A dessert consisting of a rich custard base topped with a layer of hardened caramelised sugar with shortbread

The menu’s own key: (gf) - Gluten Free (vg) - Vegan (v) - Vegetarian

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Facts

Facts
Fact	Detail
Address	20 Stoke Newington Road, Shacklewell, N16 7XN
Area	Hackney
Kind	Restaurant · Latin American
Website	escudodecuba.com
Booking	Online through Book online
Menu read	9 Nov 2026 from escudodecuba.com
Hours	Mondaymidnight–11pm Tuesdaymidnight–11pm Wednesdaymidnight–11pm Thursdaymidnight–11pm Fridaymidnight–11pm Saturdaymidnight–11pm Sundaymidnight–11pm
Map	Open in Google Maps

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Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Escudo de Cuba

Does Escudo de Cuba have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 9 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Escudo de Cuba coeliac friendly?

Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

When is Escudo de Cuba open?

Monday: midnight–11pm. Tuesday: midnight–11pm. Wednesday: midnight–11pm. Thursday: midnight–11pm. Friday: midnight–11pm. Saturday: midnight–11pm. Sunday: midnight–11pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book Escudo de Cuba online?

Yes, through Book online: https://web.dojo.app/create_booking/vendor/q57LqIUcpNC4mwAiq3YCClF9u77H7hnmeCwCNUf7M2c_restaurant

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