Emilianos Cafe - Gainesville, FL

Our family recipe features chicken slow cooked in seasoned rice served with black beans and amarillos.

Puerto rican sweet plantain-chicken casserole with a parmesan mornay sauce, served with white rice.

Pulled braised brisket in a red wine-tomato sauce with green peppers and onions over rice, garnished with our unique fried capers served with amarillos and black beans.

Pan seared salmon with a mango-ginger glaze, served with sauteed spinach

Choose a Base: White Rice, Spanish Rice, or Spring Salad Mix. Add a Topping: Chicken, Chorizo, Salmon, Portabello, Mediterranean Roasted Calabaza, Beef Picadillo, Mahi Mahi, or Steak (+$4). Add a Sauce: Garlic Lime Mojo, Aji Amarillo Aioli, Tomato-Jalapeño Salsa, Jerk Sauce, Chimichurri, Black Bean Corn Salsa, Roasted Mango Salsa, Piquillo Pepper Coulis.

Layers of ham, roast pork, swiss cheese, and pickles, served hot on pressed cuban bread with spicy dijon mustard, served with french fries.

Pulled roast pork, field greens, fresh avocado, pickled red onions, cheddar cheese, and chimichurri, in warm flour tortillas, served with corn chips.

Grilled marinated chicken topped with pickled red onions, served on brioche with cheddar cheese, lettuce and tomato and aji amarillo aioli, served with french fries.

Curry chicken salad, grapes, field greens, and tomato in a sun dried tortilla wrap, served with corn chips.

Grilled portobello mushroom with pickled red onions, tomato, cheddar cheese, and a piquillo pepper coulis, served in a sun dried tortilla wrap, served with fries.

Black Bean corn quinoa patty served on a toasted bun with field greens, tomato and an aji pepper aioli, served with french fries.

Soft tacos filled with blackened maui maui, field greens, tomato-jalapeño salsa and cheddar cheese, topped with garlic-lime mojo, served with corn chips.

Grilled flour tortilla stuffed with cheddar cheese and chicken in emiliano's signature sweet and spicy jerk sauce.

Traditional spanish soup with ham, chorizo sausage, roast pork, garbanzo beans, and potatoes in a hearty broth.

Black beans slow cooked with green peppers, onions, garlic and bay leaves. a vegetarian delight!.

Baked chicken in a curry mayonnaise with onions, raisins, celery, and green apples, served over a fresh garden salad with grapes and toasted almonds.

grilled chicken breast basted with our sweet and spicy jerk sauce, served over field greens with fresh avocado, tomato, pickled red onions, and grilled pineaplle, topped with corn tortilla "straw"

Fresh spinach and arugula topped with dried cherries, roasted walnut, fresh mango, beets and chevre crumbles.

Romaine lettuce tossed in our signature garlic caesar dressing with parmesan cheese and cuban bread croutons.

poached eggs over grilled lemon-tarragon crab cakes, served on grilled corn areas, topped with lemon hollandaise.

poached eggs over cuban roast pork, ham, and swiss cheese, served on toasted cuban bread, topped with dijon cream sauce.

poached eggs and warm spinach over black bean-corn quinoa cakes topped with an aji amarillo cream sauce.

two eggs sunny side up served over crispy corn tortillas topped with black beans,white cheddar cheese, tomato-jalapeño salsa, sour cream, amarillos and fresh avocado.

a loaded breakfast burrito with scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese and savory chorizo sausage , topped with tomato-jalapeño salsa, sour cream and black beans.

two eggs scrambled, roast pork, ham and swiss cheese on cuban bread served with skillet potatoes.

warm crepes stuffed with a guava-strawberry cream cheese filling, topped with fresh strawberries and powdered sugar

a sun dried tomato tortilla loaded with scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese and roasted calabaza medley , topped with tomato-jalapeño salsa, sour cream and black beans.

our family recipe features chicken slow cooked in seasoned rice served with black beans and amarillos.

puerto rican sweet plantain-chicken casserole with a parmesan mornay sauce, served with white rice.

pulled braised brisket in a red wine-tomato sauce with green peppers and onions over rice, garnished with our unique fried capers served with amarillos and black beans.

pan seared atlantic salmon with a mango-ginger glaze, served with lightly sauteed spinach

layers of ham, roast pork, swiss cheese, and pickles, served hot on pressed cuban bread with spicy dijon mustard, served with french fries.

pulled roast pork, field greens, fresh avocado, pickled red onions, cheddar cheese, and chimichurri, in warm flour tortillas, served with corn chips

grilled marinated chicken topped with pickled red onions onions, served on brioche with cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato and aji amarillo aioli, served with french fries.

curry chicken salad, grapes, field greens, and tomato in a sun dried tomato tortilla wrap, served with corn chips.

grilled portobello mushroom with pickled red onions, tomato, cheddar cheese, and a piquillo pepper coulis, served in a sun dried tomato tortilla wrap, served with fries.

black bean corn quinoa patty served on a toasted bun with field greens, tomato and an aji pepper aioli, served with french fries.

soft tacos filled with blackened maui maui, field greens, tomato-jalapeno salsa and cheddar cheese, topped with garlic-lime mojo, served with corn chips.

grilled flour tortilla stuffed with cheddar cheese and chicken in emiliano's signature sweet and spicy jerk sauce.

a large flour tortilla stuffed with beef picadillo, black beans, spanish rice, and white cheddar cheese, topped with sour cream and tomato-jalapeño salsa.

baked chicken in a curry mayonnaise with onions, raisins, celery, and green apples, served over a fresh garden salad with grapes and toasted almonds.

grilled chicken breast basted with our sweet and spicy jerk sauce, served over field greens with fresh avocado, tomato, pickled red onions, and grilled pineaplle, topped with corn tortilla "straw"

fresh spinach and arugula topped with dried cherries, roasted walnut, fresh mango, beets and chevre crumbles.

romaine lettuce tossed in our signature garlic caesar dressing with parmesan cheese and cuban bread croutons.

"Twice fried" green plantains, served with our tomato-garlic "mojito".

Fried stuffed turnovers with your choice of filling: beef picadillo, black bean-corn or featured filling.

Black bean-corn salsa or tomato-jalapeño salsa.

Grilled marinated chicken in our signature sweet and spicy jerk sauce, grilled pineapple, white cheddar cheese, red onion and diced fresh jalapeno.

Roasted Calabaza, roasted garlic, marinated artichoke hearts, piquillo peppers and chevre.

seafood fritters with conch, mahi mahi, shrimp, PEI mussels, onions, and peppers, served with aj amarillo aioli

Sweet fried ripe plantains.

pan fried panko breaded lemon-herb crab cakes with poblano pepper aioli.

Lime marinated scallops with cilantro, red onion, peppers and garlic, served in a fresh avocado

Fried yuca wedges served with our tomato-garlic "mojito".

shrimp sautéed in our sweet and spicy jerk sauce with amarillos and aji amarillo aioli.

In a spicy mango glaze served with crostini.

Crunchy quinoa fritters with peppers, corn and herbs served with aji amarillo aioli for dipping.

Warm spinach, artichoke and chorizo dip.

Cedar Key top neck clams and chorizo Spanish sausage in white wine and garlic, finished with fresh herbs and piquillo peppers

boneless chicken, long grain rice and our delicious seasonings all simmered together in our family recipe for traditional chicken and rice, served with choice of one side.

spanish style shredded beef brisquet braised in a rich red wine-tomato sauce with onions and capers, served with choice of two side.

grilled marinated 4 oz chicken breast, topped with your choice of one of our signature sauces, served with choice of two sides. sauces: piquillo mornay sauce, sundried tomato-rosemary cream sauce, mango-ginger glaze, jerk sauce.

bow tie pasta tossed with seasonal grilled vegetables, drizzled with olive oil and fresh herbs.

bowtie pasta tossed in our basil-walnut pesto, with black olives and grape tomatoes, served with choice of one side.

sautéed 4 oz. pork tenderloin served in our signature jerk sauce, with choice of two sides.

our signature version of this traditional spanish dish features chicken, fish, rice and traditional seasonings, simmered with shrimp, clams, mussels, artichoke hearts, and asparagus. served with choice of one side.

ripe plantains layered lasagna style with braised chicken and white cheddar cheese, traditional beef picadillo, or vegetables and cheese served with parmesan cheese cream sauce, served with one side. seafood piñon market price/sold by the pan. layered with shrimp, scallops and fish in a tomato based ‘salsa criolla’.

emiliano's shepherd pie. mashed potatoes layered lasagna style with your choice of beef picadillo, chicken fricassee, or vegetables and mushrooms and topped with cheese. served with one side.

boneless chicken thighs braised in a rich tomato and wine sauce with potatoes, onions, olives, garlic, bay leaves and our special seasonings. served with two sides.

seasoned roasted bone in fresh ham with toasted skin.

island rice with pigeon peas.

traditional pickled green bananas or boiled yuca in mojo sauce.

vanilla, coconut, or pumpkin.

roasted boneless leg of lamb (with an olive oil-herb rub) emiliano’s signature cilantro-garlic mashed potatoes and lamb gravy. 3-3.5 lbs serves 4-6 guests.

spring mix and romaine lettuce topped with mangoes, toasted almonds and redpeppers, served with tropical fruit vinaigrette on the side.

fresh crisp romaine lettuce tossed with parmesan cheese and cuban bread croutons, served with our own freshly made garlic caesar dressing on the side.

a spicy combination of chicken breast with curried mayonnaise, apples, raisins, celery, and onion, served on a bed of fresh garden salad with choice of emiliano’s dressings.

spring mix and romaine lettuce tossed with green apples, seedless grapes, cherry tomatoes, toasted almonds and topped with corn tortilla strips, served with choice of emiliano’s dressings.

fresh crisp romaine lettuce topped with our black bean-corn salsa, white cheddar and corn tortilla strips.

our black beans are cooked with olive oil, green peppers, fresh garlic,onions, oregano, and cilantro.

traditional spanish bean soup with smoked ham, spanish sausage, roasted pork, onion, garbanzo beans, and potatoes in a full flavored broth.

refreshing chilled spanish soup of fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, garlic, andonions with our addition of cilantro and jalapeño.

emiliano’s cuban sandwich, with marinated roast pork, smoked ham,swiss cheese, dijon mustard and sliced pickles on cuban bread.

emiliano’s tortilla wraps assortment includes, jamaican curry chicken salad wrap, black bean pesto and cheese wrap, chicken caesar salad wrap. (available as an all vegetarian selection).

emiliano's cuban sandwich, jamaican curry chicken salad wrap, vegetarian wrap, chicken caesar salad wrap.

a selection of puff pastry hors d’oeuvres to please everyone; select up to 3 per tray: ‘empanaditas’ (mini turnover with choice of one filling; inquire about fillings selection), jamaican curry chicken salad mini tarts, bite size “cangrejitos” with smoked ham, swiss cheese and dijon mustard, brie cheese and mango salsa, brie cheese and ham, herb and parmesan straws.

colorful mini phyllo cups with a delectable selection of fillings: poblano olivada cream cheese, jamaican curry chicken salad, black bean-corn salsa, and ham, asparagus and cheese. (additional selection available under tapas section, price may vary).

our party size empanada assortment is perfect for casual celebrations and includes our traditional beef picadillo, vegetarian black bean corn, chicken fricassee, and chorizo and cheese. they are fully cooked and may be served at room temperature or heated before serving. inquire about additional fillings and prices.

our pick of freshly prepared seasonal fruit with our sinful strawberry-guava cream cheese dip.

fresh vegetables with our creamy dill dip is a perfect complement to our tray selection.

layers of garlic cream cheese and basil pesto, served with crostini and crackers.

layers of garlic cream cheese and poblano olivada, served with crostini and crackers.

emiliano’s trio of signature salsas: fresh tomato jalapeño salsa, black bean -corn salsa, and mango jalapeno salsa served with our fresh corn chips.

bite size tortilla wraps pinwheels with an assortment of emiliano's spreads: black bean pesto and cheese, sliced ham, swiss cheese and mustard aioli, poblano olivada and cheese.

a selection of delicious made from scratch mini pastries that includes guava and cream cheese turnovers, walnut bear claws with chocolate drizzle, sweet cheese “quesitos”, walnut phyllo tarts, sweet potato tarts, and guava-strawberry cream cheese tarts.

bite size cakes complemented with mango salsa, served on top of crostini.

phyllo bite size tarts filled with jamaican curry chicken salad.

phyllo bite size tarts filled with your choice of shrimp and mango jalapeno salsa, emiliano’s crabmeat salad, or salmon cream- cheese and fried caper.

phyllo bite size tarts with assorted fillings: artichoke-chorizo- spinach cheese, beef picadillo, vegetable-cheese, sweet potato-walnut, ham asparagus and swiss.

small squares of the traditional potatoes and onions spanish frittata tapa, to add chorizos or vegetables.

olivada, plum tomatoes, black olives, artichoke hearts and parmesan cheese on crostini.

emiliano’s crabmeat salad on crostini, served chilled.

with your choice of our signature mango bbq sauce, jerk sauce, or mushroom sherry wine sauce.

crunchy aztec grain fritters with corn, peppers, parmesan and herbs with aji amarillo aioli for dipping.

mini rolls with a variety of fillings; minimum 2 dz. per filling:black bean burger with aji amarillo aioli, mini crabcake burger with mango salsa, emiliano’s mini beef burger with chimichurri aioli, jamaican curry chicken salad, roasted pork with swiss cheese and mojo aioli,quinoa-black bean burger with piquillo aioli.

grilled salmon on a mini roll topped with dill aioli and baby greens.

baked seasoned panko crusted chicken breast bites with our signature jerk sauce or mango bbq sauce for dipping.

a selection of delicious made from scratch mini pastries that includes guava and cream cheese turnovers, walnut bear claws with chocolate drizzle, sweet cheese “quesitos”, walnut phyllo tarts, sweet potato tarts, and guava-strawberry cream cheese tarts.

traditional topped with cinnamon. topped with chocolate ganache - $22.

tossed with grilled seasonal vegetables, olive oil and herbs.

with dressing on the side.

with dressing on the side.

with dressing on the side.

one full sandwich pp.

with dressing on the side.

pan fried panko breaded lemon-herb crab cakes served on grilled corn arepas, topped with poached eggs and a rich hollandaise

ham, swiss cheese, and slow roasted pulled pork, on toasted cuban bread, topped with poached eggs and a dijon cream sauce

poached eggs over warm spinach served on black bean-corn quinoa cakes, topped with spicy aji amarillo pepper cream sauce

decadent seafood cakes with conch, shrimp, mahi-mahi, and PEI mussels, topped with sautéed artichoke hearts and asparagus tips, and poached eggs, finished with hollandaise

slow roasted pulled pork with garlic-lime mojo, topped with caramelized onions and sliced avocado, served over tostones, and finished with spicy aji amarillo pepper cream sauce

a loaded breakfast burrito featuring scrambled eggs with cheddar cheese and savory spanish chorizo sausage, wrapped in a flour tortilla, topped with tomato-jalapeño salsa, sour cream and black beans

the morning version of the classic cuban sandwich. two eggs scrambled, slow roasted pulled pork, ham and swiss cheese on cuban bread, hot and pressed. served with skillet potatoes

two eggs sunny side up served over crispy corn tortillas, topped with black beans, cheddar cheese, tomato-jalapeño salsa, sour cream, amarillos and fresh avocado

a half pound. churrasco steak flame grilled to order, topped with our signature chimichurri, served with two eggs sunny side up, skillet potatoes and cuban toast

hass avocado baked with a panko-crab stuffing, topped with eggs sunny side up and a spicy aji amarillo pepper cream sauce

a loaded breakfast burrito featuring scrambled eggs with cheddar cheese and a mediterranean roasted calabaza medley, wrapped in a sun dried tomato tortilla, topped with tomato-jalapeño salsa, sour cream and black beans

our traditional beef picadillo on a bed of white rice, topped with two eggs sunny side up, served with amarillos

walnut-sweet plantain and cream cheese stuffed french toast with chipotle-maple syrup

a large bowl of hot organic quinoa topped with fresh mango chunks, diced green apples, toasted walnuts, dried cherries, and chevre crumbles. drizzled with local raw honey

warm crepes stuffed with a guava-strawberry cream cheese filling, topped with fresh strawberries and powdered sugar

flatbread loaded with roasted calabaza, roasted garlic, marinated artichoke hearts, piquillo peppers and chevre

fresh spinach and arugula topped with dried cherries, roasted walnuts, fresh mango, beets and chevre crumbles

layers of ham, slow roasted pulled pork, swiss cheese, and pickles, served hot on pressed cuban bread with spicy dijon mustard, served with french fries

crepes filled with roasted portobello and warm brie, topped with a mango-jalapeño glaze

pulled roast pork, field greens, fresh avocado, pickled red onions, cheddar cheese, and chimichurri, in warm flour tortillas, served with corn chips

our family recipe features boneless chicken slow cooked in seasoned long grain rice, served with black beans and amarillos

fried green plantains and yuca mashed with bacon and garlic-lime mojo, stuffed with your choice of grilled skirt steak, slow roasted pork, or sauteed shrimp. Served in a beef and pork jus.

pulled braised brisket in a red wine-tomato sauce with green peppers and onions, garnished with our unique fried capers, and served over rice with amarillos and black beans

sweet plantains layered with chicken fricassee and white cheddar cheese, served over a parmesan mornay sauce, served with white rice

chicken and fresh fish cooked in rice with spanish seasonings, finished with sautéed mussels, shrimp, clams, asparagus, peas, and artichoke hearts

argentinian style flame grilled marinated skirt steak topped with our signature chimichurri sauce, served with amarillos, and black beans and rice

bone-in pork shanks in our signature sweet and spicy jerk sauce, topped with grilled pineapple and diced fresh jalapeño, served with arroz verde, and jalapeño-piquillo pepper arepas

sautéed shrimp in a lemon-caper beurre blanc, served with black bean-corn organic quinoa cakes and sautéed spinach

mediterranean roasted calabaza with marinated artichoke hearts, roasted garlic cloves and piquillo peppers, served over arroz verde topped with fresh arugula

grilled chicken breast in a guava-jalapeño sauce, topped with chevre crumbles, served with sweet corn arepas and warm arugula

flame grilled Norwegian salmon with an orange-balsamic glaze, served with mango-ginger quinoa, and sautéed spinach

fresh spinach and arugula topped with dried cherries, roasted walnuts, fresh mango, beets and chevre crumbles, topped with your choice of grilled portobello, grilled chicken, or seared salmon

Lamb Sliders on Mini Challah Buns with Chevre, Chipotle-Cranberry Chutney, and Crispy Fried Onions

Crab Stuffed Artichoke Hearts, Topped With Manchego Mornay

Jerk Marinated Grilled Sea Scallops served over Saffron Wild Rice, topped with Pineapple-Plantain Salsa and Fried Chayote Squash

Oven Roasted Cornish Game Hen served with Garlic-Ciantro Mashed Potatoes and Glazed Baby Carrots