The Emperor Cambridge – Latin Tapas and Bar

Our Menu

Chorizo al Vino (gf)

£7.50

Freshly grilled chorizo cooked gently in Spanish red wine sprinkled with paprika and coriander. Served with bread.
Flautas Doradas de Pollo

£8.15

Five authentic Mexican fried tacos filled with tender chicken topped with lettuce, pico de gallo (a spicy relish consisting of onion, tomato, chilli and parsley), avocado salsa verde and cream.
Gambas al Guajillo Ajillo (gf)

£9.45

A popular Sudamerican beach dish with a Mexican touch consisting of shrimps, garlic oil, guajillo chilli flamed with tequila. Served with bread.
Arepa Reina Pepiada (gf)

£6.50

Corn-cake prominent in the cuisine of Venezuela. Slightly crunchy outside, tender inside, tossed with shredded chicken, avocado, mayonnaise and onion.
Alitas de Pollo & Bravas a la Mexicana (gf)

£8.50

Six chicken wings marinated in Mexican spices with chipotle sauce and patatas bravas.
Bandeja Paisa (gf)

£14.95

Probably the most well-known meal in Colombia. Our bandeja paisa consists of black beans cooked with pork ribs, ribeye-steak, white rice, chicharron (pork rind), fried free range egg, plantain, chorizo, arepa, black pudding, avocado, tomato.
Feijoada Brasileira (gf)

£7.85

Traditionally from Brazil, our elaborated version consists of frijoles (beans) flavored with meat: pork ribs, chicharron (pork rind), chorizo.

Tamal de Cochinita or Tinga (gf)

£7.50

A parcel of seasoned white corn filled with vegetables, cooked wrapped in banana leaves and served with salsa criolla and avocado. Choose from Cochinita (a traditional Mexican slow-roasted pork dish from the Yucatán Peninsula) or Tinga (a classic shredded chicken prepared with sliced onions and tomato chipotle sauce).
Bistec a lo Pobre (gf)

£12.95

Satisfying meal popular throughout most of South America, especially in Perú. Served with 150gr of ribeye-steak (chuleta de ternera) topped with a fried free range egg and served with chips, boiled rice, fried plantain, avocado and tomato salad.
Carne Emperador (gf)

£17.95

300gr of sautéed juicy medallions of ribeye-steak on a bed of tender crispy onions and succulent chiles toreados.
Arepa Libre (gf)

£6.50

Corn-cake prominent in the cuisine of Colombia and Venezuela. Slightly crunchy outside, tender inside, filled with your own choice of Tinga or Cochinita Pibil, Choriqueso. Fancy it vegetarian? Fill it with free range egg and beans.
Choriqueso (gf)

£7.50

Fresh grill tender Spanish chorizo melted with cheese served on a bed of tortillas coriander and onion
Ceviche el Emperador (gf)

£8.90

Sea bass, amarillo chilli tiger's milk, sweet potato, red onion, corn and andean limo chilli.
Croquetas de Jamón

£5.40

Four beautiful creamy and smooth fried Spanish croquetas filled with bechamel sauce and Spanish ham.

Welcome

To The Emperor Cambridge

OUR STORY

Welcome to the Emperor, latin tapas bar located in the heart of Cambridge with an exciting tapas menu and a fantastic atmosphere. Our food and drinks are based on Latin traditions fused with Cambridge creativity.

Our Food

VENUE

If you wish to get away from our busy bar area and enjoy a relaxing Latin atmosphere then we welcome you to our second floor dinning room where you can indulge yourself with our amazing independent no chain Latin cuisine.

EVENTS

We regularly organise Latin parties, from Salsa to bachata and Cumbia. Our team makes every effort to bring you the best Latin atmosphere and experience to remember. Check our event page and come and join us at our next party.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Hire

PRIVATE EVENT & FUNCTION

Our dining area upstairs room offers a spacious space, with a relaxed atmosphere which can accommodate up to 38 people seated. Available to hire for an intimate dinner, business meetings or just a good latin party with friends.

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