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Esperanza

Esperanza

 
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Esperanza

Esperanza

352-505-3131 2441 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
 

Hector Cintron has been a Chef for the last 15 years and has worked in well known restaurants in South Florida like 32 East in Delray Beach, Fl., as Sous Chef, Timpano in Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. as Executive Chef and Max's Grille in Boca Raton as Executive Chef as well. This year he decided it was time and felt ready to have his own restaurant and along with his wife, Veronica, and sister and sister's husband, we started the business. We are hoping to bring Gainesville, South Florida flavors with a

Ordering Hours
SundayClosed
Monday11 AM - 8:30 PM
Tuesday11 AM - 8:30 PM
Wednesday11 AM - 8:30 PM
Thursday11 AM - 8:30 PM
Friday11 AM - 8:30 PM
Saturday12 PM - 8:30 PM

Appetizers  

Yuca-Crusted Calamari Frito
(Dinner Only)
Mango-Chili Dipping Sauce, Cilantro Aioli, Grilled Lime Wedge.
$16.50
Peruvian Chicken & Shrimp Egg Rolls
(Dinner Only)
Peruvian marinated, pickled onions, sweet plantains, aji amarillo aioli, cilantro-lime soy sauce.
$16.00
Duck Stuffed Tostones
(Dinner Only)
Shredded Duck Confit, Tamarind Glazed, Crispy Yuca Cup Tostones, Red Chili Aioli, Mango Salsa.
$15.00
Crispy Brussels "Bravas"
(Dinner Only)
Red chili aoili, pickled papaya, crushed peanuts, micro cilantro.
$15.99
Malanga Chips & Guacmole/Pico
(Dinner Only)
$17.99
Cintron Wings
(Dinner Only)
Lemon-garlic wings
$13.99

Soup and Garden  

Butternut Squash Soup
(Dinner Only)
Corn relish, chili roasted pepitas.
$8.99
Kale & Pumpkin Seed Crunch Salad
(Dinner Only)
Adobo-marinated chicken, tri color greens, shaved brussels sprouts, avocado, bacon bits, charred corn, dry cranberries, queso fresco, apple cider vinaigrette.
$17.99
Classic Caesar Salad
(Dinner Only)
Vine ripe tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, shaved carrots, plantain chips, baby greens, passion fruit vinaigrette.
$13.49
Cintron House Salad
(Dinner Only)
Vine Ripe Tomatoes, Red Onions, Cucumbers, Shaved Carrots, Plantain Chips, Baby Greens, Passion Fruit Vinaigrette.
$15.99

Two-Handers  

Vaca Frita
Red wine braised top round beef, crispy tobacco, sliced avocado, cilantro aioli, toasted baguette
$16.99
Prime Beef Burger
(Dinner Only)
House Prime Steak Blend, Lettuce, Onion, Tomato, Pickles, Toasted Bun, French Fries.
$17.25
Blackened Fish Sandwich
(Dinner Only)
Blackened Mahi Mahi, Arugula, Tomato, onion, Plantain Chips, Key WEst Remoulade, French Fries, Toasted Bun.
$20.75
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
(Dinner Only)
Lettuce, Tomato, Caramelized Onions, Swiss Cheese, Chimichurri Aioli, Toasted Baguette, French Fries.
$18.50
Tacos Borrachos
(Dinner Only)
Beer Battered, Red Cabbage-Cilantro Slaw, Pickled Onions, Cilantro Crema, Pico de Gallo, Flour Tortillas, Mix Greens, Passion Fruit Vinaigrette.
$18.50

De La Costa  

Cuban Style 12oz Churrasco
(Dinner Only)
Mojo marinated & grilled, white rice, stewed beans, sweet plantains, and chimichurri.
$32.25
Roasted Rack of Lamb
(Dinner Only)
With Garlic and Herb Crust
$40.25
Longaniza Meatloaf
(Dinner Only)
Ground beef & chorizo, malanga mash, sauteed broccolini, guava BBQ sauce.
$28.75
Chuletas Khan Khan
white rice, stewed beans, sweet plantains
$40.25
Glazed Salmon
(Dinner Only)
Pan Roasted Salmon, Cilantro Rice, Stir Fried Vegetables, Spinach, Micro Cilantro
$32.25
Snapper a la Criolla
(Dinner Only)
Salsa criolla, malanga mash, sauteed spinach.
$28.75

Farm  

Grilled Street "Corn" Avocado
(Dinner Only)
Corn Salsa, Vegan Chipotle Aioli, CHili Roasted Pepitas, Queso Fresco, Pickled Jalapenos, Tajin, Micro Cilantro.
$20.75
Mushroom Tacos
(Dinner Only)
Mushroom & Vegetable, Picadillo, Cilantro Crema, Pico de Gallo, Pickled Cabbage Slaw.
$20.75
Beyond Burger
(Dinner Only)
tomato, red onion, housemade pickles, toasted bun, french fries, vegan chipotle aioli
$18.50
Truffle Mushroom "Bolognese"
(Dinner Only)
Linguini, Mushroom Ragu, Porcini Cream, Grana Padano Cheese, Parsley, White Truffle Oil.
$20.75

Sides  

White Rice & Stewed Beans
$9.25
Arroz Mamposteao
$9.25
Tostones
$9.25
Yuca Fries
$9.25
French Fries
$9.25
Sweet Potato Fries
$9.25
Sauteed Brussels Sprouts
$10.50
Malanga Mash
$10.50
Grilled Broccolini
$11.50
Sweet Plantains
$9.25
Sauteed Spinach
$9.25

Sauces  

Mango Salsa
$3.50
Pico De Gallo
$3.50
Aioli
$3.50
Crema
$3.50
Vinaigrette
$2.50

352-505-3131

We offer delivery and takeout for this restaurant.

Ordering Hours

SundayClosed
Monday11:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Tuesday11:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Wednesday11:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Thursday11:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Friday11:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Saturday12:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Hector Cintron has been a Chef for the last 15 years and has worked in well known restaurants in South Florida like 32 East in Delray Beach, Fl., as Sous Chef, Timpano in Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. as Executive Chef and Max's Grille in Boca Raton as Executive Chef as well. This year he decided it was time and felt ready to have his own restaurant and along with his wife, Veronica, and sister and sister's husband, we started the business. We are hoping to bring Gainesville, South Florida flavors with a