Mambo's Cafe - Buford

Appetizers

• Chips and Salsa6,00 USD

• Chicken Wings

  Fresh jumbo wings tossed in your choice of sauce, served with celery and bleu cheese or ranch. Mild | Medium | Hot | Garlic | Hot Garlic | Caribbean Jerk

  • Six Wings10,00 USD
  • Ten Wings15,00 USD

• Croquetas de Jamón8,00 USD

  Crispy ham croquettes served with Romesco sauce

• Pulpo a la Parilla23,00 USD

  Grilled octopus, pisco panca pepper marinade, aji amarillo aioli and chimichurri sauce

• Patatas Bravas9,00 USD

  Crispy seasoned potatoes topped with chives and Romesco sauce

• Gambas al Ajillo14,00 USD

  Grilled Gulf Coast shrimp in fresh garlic and olive oil

• Ronda Cubana Cuban Sampler26,00 USD

  Mariquitas | Ham Croquetas | Papas Rellenas | Fried Pork Pieces

• Brocheta Trio*16,00 USD

  Marinated and grilled skirt steak kabob, chicken kabob, shrimp kabob and veggie kabob with a side of chimichurri sauce

• Calamares Fritos15,00 USD

  Flash-fried golden brown calamari rings served with salsa criolla and fried yuca

• Tostones Rellenos

  Fried green plantains topped with ropa vieja or shrimp creole, shredded melted cheese, pico de gallo and Romesco sauce

  • Beef14,00 USD
  • Shrimp16,00 USD

• Cazuelita Barcelona18,00 USD

  Shrimp, calamari, octopus, mussels, Spanish sausage and fresh mushrooms grilled in garlic and olive oil

• Papas Rellenas10,00 USD

  Mashed potatoes stuffed with ground beef, peppers and olives. Breaded and fried until golden brown

• Papa a la Huancaina11,00 USD

  Steamed potatoes topped with aji amarillo cheese sauce

• Yuca Frita con Salsa de Huancaina10,00 USD

  Crispy yuca fries served with aji amarillo cheese sauce

• Mariquitas8,00 USD

  Thin-sliced plantains cooked until crisp, salted and served with garlic mojo sauce

• Guacamole en Molcajete12,00 USD

  Made fresh to order - Hass avocado, jalapeño, tomatoes, onions, sea salt and cilantro. Served with tortilla chips

• Empanadas10,00 USD

  Our award-winning flash-fried beef or chicken turnovers

Ceviches

Peruvian ceviche is made to order combining fresh fish or seafood marinated in lime juice, aji peppers tossed in sea salt, freshly-ground black pepper, red onions and cilantro. Served with traditional toasted cancha and sweet potato on the side

• Pescado*19,00 USD

  Fish

• Mixto*22,00 USD

  Fish and seafood mix

• Camarón*21,00 USD

  Shrimp

• Crispy*

  Fish or mixed ceviche topped with crispy calamari

  • Fish24,00 USD
  • Mixto26,00 USD

• Trio Sampler*39,00 USD

  Mixto, camarón and crispy

Salads

• Caprese Salad12,00 USD

  Fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, olive oil and our house balsamic glaze

• Salpicon de Mariscos Seafood Salad*20,00 USD

  Shrimp, calamari, octopus, mussels, tomatoes, Kalamata olives, celery, roasted pepper, cilantro, pepperoncini and red onions tossed in a Spanish olive oil vinaigrette over a bed of romaine lettuce

• Ensalada Cesar8,00 USD

  Romaine lettuce, shredded Parmesan cheese, housemade croutons and Caesar dressing

• House Salad8,00 USD

  Spring mix, tomatoes, cucumber, onions and carrots

• Grilled Skirt Steak Salad*16,00 USD

  Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, roasted red pepper, crumbled gorgonzola, caramelized onions and plantain chips tossed in our olive oil vinaigrette

• Fiesta Chicken Salad15,00 USD

  Grilled or fried chicken breast on a bed of romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, housemade corn and black bean salsa, shredded cheese and tortillas strips with our chipotle ranch dressing

• Ensalada de Gorgonzola13,00 USD

  Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, Kalamata olives, cucumber, apple, red onions, hearts of palm, crumbled gorgonzola and caramelized walnuts. Served with house balsamic glaze

Vegetarian

• Enchilado de Vegetales16,00 USD

  Mixed vegetables sautéed in a spicy creole sofrito sauce and white wine. Served with rice, black beans and sweet plantains

• Chaufa de Vegetales16,00 USD

  Mixed vegetables sautéed with stir-fried rice and a splash of soy sauce. Served with sweet plantains

Soups

• Chicken Noodle6,00 USD

  Grandma's famous homemade chicken noodle soup

• Black Bean5,00 USD

• Sopa de Mariscos13,00 USD

  Seafood soup

• Chupe de Camarones*

  Shrimp or fish soup with rice, egg and a dash of cream

  • Shrimp13,00 USD
  • Fish13,00 USD

• Parihuela23,00 USD

  Marinara fisherman's soup with shrimp, mussels, calamari, octopus and fish

Cuban Favorites

All Cuban Favorites are served with rice, black beans and sweet plantain unless otherwise specified

• Pollo al Ajillo19,00 USD

  Marinated boneless chicken breast sautéed with freshly sliced garlic, white wine and fresh herbs

• Pechuga de Pollo Empanizado18,00 USD

  Seasoned boneless chicken breast breaded and deep fried until golden brown. Topped with freshly chopped onions and parsley

• Pollo con Camarones Enchilado22,00 USD

  Chicken breast pieces and shrimp sautéed in a spicy Creole sofrito sauce with peppers, onions and white wine

• Palomilla Traditional Cuban Steak*19,00 USD

  Traditional Cuban-marinated, top-round steak quickly grilled and topped with sautéed onions

• Bistec Empanizado20,00 USD

  Thin inside round steak cutlet, seasoned, breaded and deep fried until golden brown. Topped with fresh chopped onions and parsley

• Picadillo a la Cubana15,00 USD

  Freshly ground beef cooked with green olives, bell pepper and onions in a delicate tomato sauce. Cuban style

• Lechon Asado16,00 USD

  Pulled, tender, traditional slow-roasted pork marinated in fresh oranges and garlic mojo sauce

• La Granja Azúl19,00 USD

  Our version of chicken marsala. Chicken breast marinated in a sherry wine, light butter and fresh mushrooms sauce

• Vaca Frita18,00 USD

  Shredded flank steak grilled with onions, garlic and lime juice

• Chilindrón de Cordero24,00 USD

  Slow-cooked Spanish-style stew of braised lamb shank in a Creole sauce and red wine

• Milanesa Cubana

  Thin choice steak cutlet or chicken breast seasoned, breaded and deep fried. Topped with Spanish Creole sauce, ham and melted mozzarella cheese

  • Chicken20,00 USD
  • Steak22,00 USD

• Ropa Vieja18,00 USD

  Braised flank steak pulled tender and slowly simmered in a delicate tomato sauce with plum tomatoes, onions and bell peppers

• Masas de Puerco Fritas16,00 USD

  Tender pieces of pork marinated in garlic mojo, deep fried and topped with sautéed onions and a touch of mojo sauce

From the Grill

• Angus Churrasco Steak*26,00 USD

  Certified tender outside skirt steak grilled and topped with our famous chimichurri sauce (garlic, fresh herbs and olive oil)

• Pechuga de Pollo a la Plancha18,00 USD

  Chicken breast marinated with citrus juice and garlic mojo. Topped with grilled onions

• Lomo de Cerdo20,00 USD

  Two pork sirloins marinated in garlic and mojo. Topped with chimichurri sauce

• Bife Ancho*25,00 USD

  Rib-eye steak seasoned and grilled. Served with grilled onions and chimichurri sauce on the side

• Chuletas de Puerco de Adobo19,00 USD

  Two center-cut grilled pork chops marinated with garlic mojo and topped with grilled onions

• Mambo Mixed Grill*34,00 USD

  Churrasco steak, mojo chicken breast, Spanish chorizo and pork tenderloin sampler

Mambo Paellas

All paellas are made fresh from scratch. Please allow 30 minutes for preparation. Served with sweet plantains

• Paella Valenciana

  Shrimp, calamari, fish, mussels, clams, chicken and Spanish sausage simmered with saffron in a caldera of Valencia rice

  • For One34,00 USD
  • For Two58,00 USD

• Paella de Mariscos

  Seafood paella of saffron rice with shrimp, calamari, fish, clams and mussels

  • For One36,00 USD
  • For Two60,00 USD

• Paella de Pollo (Arroz con Pollo)

  Boneless chicken breast pieces sautéed in sofrito with Spanish sausage in a caldera of saffron rice

  • For One25,00 USD
  • For Two46,00 USD

• Paella Vegetariana

  Vegetable paella with artichokes, asparagus, garbanzo, lima beans, roasted red peppers, Sweet peas and mushrooms simmered with saffron rice

  • For One24,00 USD
  • For Two44,00 USD

Mambo's Seafood

• Camarones Enchilados24,00 USD

  Large Gulf Coast shrimp sautéed in a spicy Creole sofrito sauce with peppers, onions and white wine. Served with rice, black beans and sweet plantains

• Langostinos a la Plancha26,00 USD

  Jumbo shrimp marinated with garlic, olive oil and white wine, then grilled. Served with rice, black beans and sweet plantains

• Filete de Salmón y Camarones a la Plancha*28,00 USD

  Chilean salmon fillet and Gulf Coast shrimp grilled with a light butter and garlic sauce. Served with garlic-yuca mash and grilled asparagus

• Tilapia a la Parrilla17,00 USD

  Tilapia fillet broiled in a lemon-butter sauce and a dash of white wine

• Camarones Empanizados19,00 USD

  Jumbo panko-breaded shrimp golden fried and served with cocktail sauce, rice, black beans and plantains

• Filete de Grouper a la Parrilla26,00 USD

  Grouper fillet broiled in a light butter, white wine and garlic sauce. Served with rice, black beans and sweet plantains

• Parrillada de Mariscos38,00 USD

  Jumbo Gulf Coast shrimp, calamari, mussels, octopus and fish of the day marinated in garlic, olive oil and white wine, then grilled. Served with rice, black beans and sweet plantains

Peruvian Specialties

Fish & Seafood

All entrées served with the appropriate garnish

• Jalea Mixta de Pescado y Mariscos26,00 USD

  Pieces of fresh grouper, shrimp, calamari and mussels seasoned and deep fried. Served with fried yuca and salsa criolla

• Picante de Mariscos29,00 USD

  Shrimp, calamari, octopus, mussels and fish of the day cooked in a spicy yellow pepper sauce, olive oil and Chardonnay wine

• Arroz Chaufa de Mariscos24,00 USD

  Peruvian-Cantonese style stir-fried rice with shrimp, calamari, octopus and mussels sautéed with onions, scallions, peppers, egg and soy sauce

• Arroz con Mariscos24,00 USD

  Shrimp, calamari, octopus and mussels sautéed with garlic, olive oil, Spanish Creole sauce, white wine and saffron rice

• Pescado a lo Macho32,00 USD

  Fish of the day grilled and topped with shrimp, calamari, octopus and mussels cooked in a delicate ají amarillo cream sauce with a dash of tomato

• Camarones al Ajillo24,00 USD

  Our version of shrimp scampi. Large Gulf Coast shrimp sautéed in a fresh garlic, white wine and lemon sauce. Served with rice, black beans and sweet plantains

• Camarones a la Plancha con Fettuccine24,00 USD

  Grilled garlic shrimp with fettuccine in a garlic cream sauce

• Filete de Pescado Sudado22,00 USD

  Fish of the day cooked in a light marinara sauce with yellow peppers, white and green onions and tomatoes

• Filete de Pescado Chorrillana22,00 USD

  Fish of the day fried until golden brown and topped with sautéed onions, garlic and fresh tomatoes

• Filete de Grouper Imperial38,00 USD

  Grouper filet grilled and topped with shrimp and scallops, cooked in a delicate cream and yellow pepper sauce

Meat & Chicken

• Arroz Chaufa

  Peruvian-Cantonese style stir-fried rice with chicken or steak strips sautéed with scallions, peppers, egg and soy sauce in a fiery wok

  • Steak20,00 USD
  • Chicken18,00 USD
  • Steak and Chicken22,00 USD

• Pollo Apanado20,00 USD

  Chicken breast marinated and panko breaded, then grilled to perfection. Served with rice, black beans and sweet plantains

• Lomo Saltado*

  Steak sirloin strips or chicken breast strips, Roma tomatoes, onions, cilantro, soy sauce and red vinegar sautéed in a fiery wok. Served with rice and over a bed of crispy French fries

  • Steak21,00 USD
  • Chicken19,00 USD

• Tallarín Saltado

  Peruvian-Cantonese style fettuccine lo mein with choice of steak or chicken breast, Roma tomatoes, onions, scallions, peppers and soy sauce sautéed in a fiery wok

  • Steak21,00 USD
  • Chicken19,00 USD

• Tallarín Verde*

  Fettuccine sautéed in a delicate pesto sauce and olive oil

  • Churrasco26,00 USD
  • Grilled Chicken20,00 USD
  • Grilled Garlic Shrimp25,00 USD

Sides

• Yuca Fries7,00 USD

  With garlic mojo

• Yuca con Mojo8,00 USD

  Boiled and sautéed with onions and mojo

• Garlic Yuca Mash9,00 USD

• Yellow or White Rice3,00 USD

• Black Beans3,00 USD

• Sweet Plantains5,00 USD

• Grilled Onions2,50 USD

• French Fries5,00 USD

• Tostones7,00 USD

  Fried green plantains with garlic mojo

• Steamed Veggies6,00 USD

Cafés / Coffees

• Cuban Coffee Espresso4,00 USD

• Café Cortadito5,00 USD

• Cappuccino6,00 USD

• Café Con Leche6,00 USD

• Coffee3,00 USD

• Herbal Tea4,00 USD

• Hot Tea3,00 USD

Beverages

• Gaseosas3,50 USD

  Domestic soft drinks

• Gaseosas Internacionales3,95 USD

  International soft drinks

• Te Frío3,50 USD

  Sweetened or unsweetened iced tea

• Jugos Naturales4,00 USD

  Ask about our fresh natural juices

• Fiji Water3,00 USD

• Perrier Sparkling Water5,00 USD

• San Pellegrino

  • Small5,00 USD
  • Large7,00 USD

• Saratoga7,00 USD

Children's Menu

For our guests 12 years and younger

• Palomilla*10,00 USD

  Served with rice, beans and sweet plantains

• Chicken Breast10,00 USD

  Served with rice, beans and sweet plantains

• Chicken Tenders9,00 USD

  With fries or sweet plantains

• Salchipapas8,00 USD

  Fried hot dog pieces and fries