Merengue Bakery & Cafe Menu (Update 2025)
Merengue Bakery & Cafe in Monrovia, CA, is a Latinx-owned gem offering a delectable array of custom cakes, bakery delights, and Cuban specialties. With a cozy ambiance and friendly staff, this family-owned establishment boasts a menu filled with mouth-watering options like the Merengue Frita sandwich, Cuban sandwiches, and an assortment of pastries from cookies to empanadas. The Oreo chocolate cake and lemon tarts are standout desserts crafted with quality ingredients, while the Cuban breakfast options like the Tortilla Espanola and Cuban Omelet charm with their authentic flavors. The bakery menu is a paradise for pastry lovers with items like alfajores, croissants, and macaroons. Merengue Bakery & Cafe also caters to vegetarians with options like side salads, guava pastries, and plantain chips. Don't miss out on the chance to indulge in the delightful offerings at Merengue for a taste of genuine Cuban craftsmanship.
Bakery Menu
Alfajores (1)
Almond Bear Claw
Dulce de Leche Bundt
Cinnamon Roll
Cinnamon Twist
Chocolate Chip Cookie (1)
Lemon Cookie (1)
Oatmeal Cookie (1)
Cookie Royale (1)
White Chocolate with Macadamia Cookie (1)
Chocolate Croissant
Plain Croissant
Strawberry and Cream Cheese Croissant
Cheese Danish
Cinnamon Raisin Danish
Elephant Ears
Apple Empanada
Dulce de Leche Empanada
Guava Empanada
Pineapple Empanada
Pumpkin Empanada
Raspberry Empanada
Guava Pastry
Blueberry Loaf
Crumb Cake Loaf
Banana Nut Loaf
Macaroon (1)
Chocolate Macaroon (1)
Banana Nut Muffin
Blueberry Muffin
Chocolate Chip Muffin
Cinnamon Streusel Muffin
Dulce de Leche Oriental (1)
Guava Oriental (1)
Queso Crema Roll
Refugee
Coconut Strudel
Apple Pecan Strudel
Pina Colada Refugee
Tropical Refugee
Apple Turnover
Dulce de Leche Cake Slice
Tortilla Espanola
The most commonly served dish in Spain. Served with Cuban toast.
Cuban Omelet
3 Scrambled eggs, chorizo, and chipotle dressing served on freshly baked Cuban bread. Served with a cup of fruit.
Omelet Croissant
A freshly baked croissant with 3 scrambled eggs, ham, bacon and provolone cheese. Served with a cup of fruit.
Merengue Scrambler
3 Scrambled eggs, bacon, tomatoes, green onions, avocado and cheddar cheese. Served with country potatoes and Cuban toast.
Healthy Scrambler
Scrambled egg whites, red and green bell peppers, red onions, spinach, tomatoes, and mushrooms. Served with a cup of fruit.
The Hearty Breakfast Plate
2 scrambled eggs, 2 slices of bacon, 2 sausage links, country potatoes, and 2 buttermilk pancakes. Served with Cuban toast.
Oatmeal
Topped with brown sugar, almonds, raisins, and fresh berries. (Does not include a side).
Cuban Breakfast
Freshly baked Cuban toast with butter and served with cafe con leche. (Does not include a side).
Breakfast
Cuban Sandwiches
Cuban Sandwich
Roasted pork, honey cured ham, pickles and Swiss cheese served on Cuban bread. Ham and cheese sandwich.
Medianoche Sandwich
Roasted pork, honey cured ham, pickles and Swiss cheese served on soft sweet bread. Toasted ham and cheese sandwich.
Merengue Frita Sandwich
The Cuban version of a hamburger. Topped with grilled onions and shoestring potatoes. (Add provolone cheese for an additional charge.
Pan con Biste Sandwich
Marinated steak served with tomatoes on lightly mayoed Cuban bread.
Pan con Lechon Sandwich
Roasted pork with grilled onions served on Cuban bread.
Ropa Vieja Sandwich
Tender shredded steak with onions and bell peppers in a tomato based sauce served on freshly baked Cuban bread. Add provolone cheese for an additional charge.
Cuban Philly Sandwich
Pulled pork, provolone cheese, grilled onions and bell peppers on fresh Cuban bread. Ham and cheese sandwich.
Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast, grilled onions, tomato slices and shoestring fries served on a Cuban bread. Add provolone cheese for an additional charge.
Turkey Avocado Croissant Sandwich
Turkey, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado and Swiss cheese. Poultry sandwich.
Tuna Salad Sandwich
Tuna salad, lettuce, tomatoes and red onions on your choice of a croissant, Cuban bread or whole wheat bread. Chilled creamy mild fish sandwich.
Caprese Sandwich
Mozzarella cheese, red onions, tomatoes, fresh basil, balsamic vinegar and olive oil served on Cuban bread
Milanesa Sandwich
Lightly breaded tender marinated steak and tomatoes on lightly mayoed Cuban bread.
The Chimichurri
Tender marinated steak or chicken topped with grilled red onions, tomato slices, and fresh vibrant Argentinian chimichurri sauce. Served on Cuban bread.
Merengue Wrap
Marinated chicken breast, bacon, avocado, mixed greens and sour cream wrapped in a whole wheat wrap.
Cafe Sandwiches
Salads
Cuban Cobb Salad
Grilled chicken breast, bacon, hard boiled egg, blue cheese, avocado and tomatoes served over romaine lettuce with honey mustard dressing.
Merengue Chicken Salad
Grilled marinated chicken breast and tomatoes served on a bed of mixed greens with our signature avocado & cilantro dressing.
Salmon Salad
Fresh salmon fillet served with caramelized apples on a bed of mixed greens served with our house dressing.
Chicken Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce and fresh croutons dressed with Parmesan cheese and our homemade Caesar dressing.
Tuna Salad
Our homemade tuna salad and red onions on a bed of romaine lettuce served with lemon wedges.
The Tony Montana
Double roasted pork, double honey cured ham, pickles and Swiss cheese with 2 beef balls served on Cuban bread.
Que Pasa Fries
Crinkle cut french fries, roasted pork, avocado & cilantro dressing, sour cream, diced tomatoes and chives.
The Cuban Missile
A missile loaf of Cuban bread stuffed with roasted pork and grilled onions.
For The Foodie
Kids Menu
Junior Breakfast
A scrambled egg and country potatoes. Served with a side of Cuban toast.
Junior Grilled Cheese
Cheddar cheese melted in freshly baked Cuban bread or wheat bread. Served with a fruit cup.
Junior Chicken Tenders
3 breaded chicken breast tenders. Served with a fruit cup.
Junior Quesadilla
Cheddar cheese melted in a tortilla. Served with a fruit cup.
Mariquitas
Freshly peeled and thinly sliced and fried plantain chips.
Maduros
Sweet and fried plantains.
French Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
Side Salad
Mixed greens and tomatoes served with our house dressing.
Side Orders
Merengue Finger Foods
Beef Papa Rellena
Fluffy mashed potatoes filled with marinated ground beef and rolled in our homemade breadcrumbs.
Cheese Papa Rellena
Fluffy mashed potatoes filled with cheese and rolled in our homemade breadcrumbs.
Croqueta de Jamon
A Cuban favorite! Seasoned ground ham rolled in our homemade breadcrumbs.
Pastel de Carne
Puff pastry filled with seasoned ground beef.
Empanada Argentina
Sweet dough filled with marinated ground beef, an olive and egg.
Empanada de Pollo
Puffed pastry filled with seasoned chicken breast and vegetables.
Tamale Cubano
Our traditional Cuban tamale stuffed tender juicy pork.
Espresso
Cortadito
Cafe con Leche
Hot or Iced. Hot pictured.
Cappuccino
Caramel Machiatto
Hot or Iced.
Chai Latte
Hot or Iced.
Latte
Hot or Iced.
Dulce de Leche
Hot or Iced. Iced pictured.
Matcha Latte
Hot or Iced.
Mocha Latte
Hot or Iced. Iced pictured
Vanilla Latte
Hot or Iced.
Regular Brewed
Cold Brew
Hot Cocoa
Coffee and Espresso Bar
Drinks
Soda
Bottled Water
Juice
Cuban Soda
Malta
Mini Apple Pie
Banana Cream Pie
Bread Pudding
Brownie
Brownie with nuts
Cake Pop
Cannoli
Mini Cannoli (1)
Cheesecake Slice-Strawberry
Cheesecake Slice-New York
Coconut Creme Brule
Creme Brule
Mini Eclair (1)
Eclair
Individual Flan
Mini Fruit Tart (1)
Fruit Tart
Mini Lemon Tart (1)
Lemon Tart
Napolean
Pear Almond Tart
Mini Salted Caramel (1)
Tres Leches Cup
Tres Leches Loaf
8" Fruit Tart
Cheesecake Slice-Mango
Cold Desserts
Cake Slices
Carrot Cake Ball
Chocolate Ganache
Chocolate Parisian
Cuban
Funfetti
Kahlua Cake Slice
Oreo
Red Velvet
Strawberry Shortcake
Tiramisu
The Celia Cruz- Azzzuuuucccccaaaaarrr
3 buttermilk pancakes soaked in our signature tres leches and topped with strawberries, whip cream, sliced almonds and cinnamon.
The Ricky Ricardo
3 eggs, shredded roasted pork, grilled onions/peppers, and an avocado mash wrapped in a flour tortilla. Served with a cup of fruit.
The Haza- The pig that doesnt fly straight
The pig that doesnt fly straight. 3 eggs, tater tots, bacon, ham, sausage, cheddar cheese and chipotle sauce wrapped in a flour tortilla. Served with a cup of fruit.
Breakfast for the Foodie
Uncategorised
Dulce de Leche Danish
Mint Apple Pie (I)
Sausage Links
Short Bread Cookie (I)
Holiday Cookie (I)
Catering 24 Piece Breakfast Burrito
Choice of meat.
Catering 24 Piece Chorizo and Egg Burrito
Catering 24 Piece Cuban Omelet
Catering 24 Piece Omelet Croissant
Catering Breakfast
Catering Salads and More
Catering Cuban Cobb Salad
Salad that it typically made with chopped greens, vegetables, eggs, and meat.
Catering Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
Green salad with Caesar dressing and cheese.
Catering Merengue Chicken Salad
Catering Side Salad
Catering Tropical Fruit Salad
Variety of chopped fruit.