Specialty Salads
$12.49
Palmacate (Chestnut/Fullerton)
mixed greens, hearts of palm, avocado, tomato, cucumber, parsley, mint, citrus dressing
$12.49
add chicken $4
$11.99
Chopped Salad
iceburg, hearts of palm, red onion, kalamata olives, garbanzo beans, corn, tomato, pepperoncinis, house vinaigrette
$11.99
add chicken $4
$11.99
Arugula Salad
baby arugula, fresh mozzarella, red onion, tomato, red wine vinaigrette
$11.99
add chicken $4
$14.99
Exotica Salad
grilled shrimp, spinach, corn, hearts of palm, red onions, avocado, tomato, lemon vinaigrette
$14.99
add chicken $4
$11.99
Fresca
mixed greens, avocado, tomato, red onions, cilantro, queso fresco, balsamic gaze, red wine vinaigrette
$11.99
add chicken $4
$12.49
Shrimp Ceviche
mixed greens, shrimp, tomato, corn, avocado, red onion, celery, lime, rocoto pepper, tortilla
$12.49
$13.99
Pollo Milanesa (Chestnut/Fullerton)
breaded chicken breast, house spices, house salad
$13.99
Cafe Salads
Pasta Salad, Caprese Salad, Red Potato Salad, Roasted Red Peppers, Hearts of Palm Salad, Tuna and Olive Salad, Black Bean Salad, Jalapeño Hummus, Assorted Olives, Eggplant Salad
$3.99
Small
$3.99
$7.99
Large
$7.99
Soup & Sides & Starters
House made soups & gourmet sides available in two sizes
$3.50 8oz.
/
$4.99 16oz.
Cuban Black Bean Soup
$3.50 8oz.
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$4.99 16oz.
$4.00 8oz.
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$5.99 16oz.
Caldo Gallego Soup
(white beans onions, spinach, ham, potato, spanish chorizo, broth)
$4.00 8oz.
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$5.99 16oz.
$4.00 8oz.
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$5.99 16oz.
Crema De Pollo (cream of chicken soup) (Chestnut/Fullerton)
(chicken, corn, celery, onion, red pepper, bacon, cream)
$4.00 8oz.
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$5.99 16oz.
$3.49 8oz.
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$4.99 16oz.
White Rice & Black Beans
$3.49 8oz.
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$4.99 16oz.
$3.00 8oz.
/
$4.50 16oz.
White Rice
$3.00 8oz.
/
$4.50 16oz.
$5.99
Yuca Frita (Chestnut/Fullerton)
$5.99
$4.99
Tostones (Chestnut/Fullerton)
$4.99
$3.49
Maduros
$3.49
$5.49
Maraquitas (Chestnut/Fullerton)
$5.49
$4.49
Croquettes de Jamon (Chestnut/Fullerton)
$4.49
$8.99
Nachos Cubanos (Chestut/Fullerton)
(plantain chips, mango pico de gallo, mojo sour cream, guacamole)
$8.99
$9.49
Proveletta en Plato
grilled provolone cheese, roasted red peppers, chimichurri sauce
$9.49
“WINNER: Best Cuban Sandwich in Chicago.
The key to its success is the citrus-garlic-marinated, cumin-rubbed lechon asado and the perfect toasting (whoever is operating the plancha needs a raise).”
Pressed Sandwiches
Gourmet sandwiches made to order with all natural ingredients. All meats are marinated in our homemade mojo.
$10.49
♦ Cubano
roasted pork, ham, swiss, pickles, mustard
$10.49
$11.29
Palomilla
steak, grilled onions, tomato, lettuce, shoestring potatoes
$11.29
$10.79
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$11.29
Chimichurri
chicken or steak, tomato, chimichurri sauce
$10.79
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$11.29
$10.79
Pollo Arugula
chicken, tomato, red onion, arugula, citrus mayo
$10.79
$10.29
Pavo
turkey breast, bacon, tomato, lettuce, avocado mayo
$10.29
$10.79
Jerk
caribbean spices, marinated chicken, lettuce, tomato, red onion, habanero lime mayo
$10.79
$10.79
Guava-Q
roasted pork or chicken, caramelized onions, guava bbq sauce, jicama slaw
$10.79
$11.29
Chivito
steak, ham, bacon, fried egg, mozzarella, lettuce, tomato, onion, citrus mayo
$11.29
$11.29
Ropa Vieja
slow roasted skirt steak, sweet plantains, black beans, tomato creole sauce
$11.29
$9.49
Proveletta
grilled provolone cheese, roasted red peppers, chimichurri sauce
$9.49
$9.79
Margarita
tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil, balsamic glaze
$9.79
$10.49
Jardin
eggplant, roasted peppers, mozzarella, mushroom, arugula, jalapeño hummus
$10.49
$10.79
Lechon
roasted pork, tomato, arugula, grilled onions
$10.79
$10.79
Choripan
argentine chorizo, grilled onions, chimichurri sauce
$10.79
$10.79
Pollo Chipotle
chicken, basil, tomato, mozzarella, chipotle mayo
$10.79
$10.79
Atun
tuna, lettuce, tomato, red onion, citrus mayo, kalamata olives, roasted peppers
$10.79
$9.79
Jamon
ham, swiss, roasted pepper, herb aioli
$9.79
$8.49
Elveez
sweet plantains, guava jam, peanut butter
$8.49
$5.99
Timba
guava, swiss cheese
$5.99
$11.49
Tilapia Criolla
grilled tilapia, salsa criolla, tomato, lettuce, cilantro lime mayo
$11.49
$10.99
El Toro
grilled chicken, mexican chorizo, tomato, swiss, chimichurri
$10.99
$11.49
Mar y Tierra
spanish chorizo, shrimp, tomato, onion, arugala, citrus garlic aioli
$11.49
$11.49
Borracho
shrimp, tomato, jalapeno, chipotle aioli, latin slaw
$11.49
$10.79
La Costa
turkey, mozzarella, chipotle aioli, arugala, avocado, roasted peppers
$10.79
$10.99
El Fuego
jerk roasted pork, bell peppers, onions, mozzarella,
$10.99
Combos
$2.79
Combo
add chips & 16oz soft drink
$2.79
$4.99
Black Bean Soup Combo
black bean & 16oz soft drink
$4.99
$5.79
Caldo Gallego Soup Combo
caldo gallego soup & 16oz soft drink
$5.79
$4.99
Cafe Salad Combo
cafe salad & 16oz soft drink
$4.99
Breakfast Sandwiches
served from 7am - 11am
$8.99
Jamon Con Huevos
bacon or ham, eggs, cheese
$8.99
$9.99
Huevos Completo
steak, ham, eggs, cheese, grilled onions
$9.99
$8.99
Huevos Chimichurri
eggs, chimichurri, cheese, tomato
$8.99
$9.99
Bistec Con Huevos
steak, eggs, grilled onions, cheese
$9.99
$8.99
Huevos Con Chorizo
eggs, chorizo, cheese
$8.99
$7.49
Huveos Con Queso
eggs, cheese
$7.49
$2.49
Pan Con Mantequilla
bread and butter
$2.49
$12.49
El Huevon (chestnut/fullerton)
Just Egg, Beyond Sausage, chimichurri, guacamole)
$12.49
“The Cubano is the star here: roasted pork shoulder is sliced thin, then griddled some more with a homemade mojo of sour oranges and garlic. Cured ham mingles with Swiss cheese, pickles and mustard, all sandwiched between sturdy loaves that are pressed in a grill until the inside is gooey warm and the outside crisp...”
Platters
All platters are served with white rice, black beans and plantains unless otherwise noted.
$15.99
Palomilla
thinly sliced steak, grilled onions, raw onions, parsley, lime juice, mojo
$15.99
$15.99
Tilapia Criolla
grilled tilapia with salsa criolla
$15.99
$15.49
Lechon
roasted pork, grilled onions, raw onions, parsley, lime juice, mojo
$15.49
$15.99
Ropa Vieja
slow roasted skirt steak, onions, bell peppers, garlic, tomato creole sauce
$15.99
$15.49
Pollo Chimichurri
grilled chicken breast with chimichurri sauce
$15.49
$15.99
Steak Chimichurri
thinly sliced steak, tomato, chimichurri sauce
$15.99
$15.49
GuavaQ Chicken
grilled chicken, caramelized onions, guava bbq sauce, jicama slaw
$15.49
$15.49
GuavaQ Pork
roasted pork, caramelized onions, guava bbq sauce, jicama slaw
$15.49
$15.99
Mojo Shrimp
grilled shrimp, citrus garlic mojo, red onions, parsley, tomato
$15.99
$15.99
Vaca Frita (Chestnut/Fullerton)
pan fried braised beef, bell peppers, onions, sherry wine, lime juice,
$15.99
$15.99
Corteza Del Mar (Chestnut/Fullerton)
plantain crusted tilapia, mango fried rice, sauteed spinach, red onion,
$15.99
$15.99
Mojo Pescado (Chestnut/Fullerton)
sauteed tilapia, tomato, red onion, parsley, citrus garlic mojo
$15.99
$15.99
Saltado (Chestnut/Fullerton)
steak, tomato, onions, bell peppers, yucca, soy sauce, vinegar, rice and beans
$15.99
$15.79
El Fuego Platillo
jerk roasted pork, bell peppers, onions, rice and beans
$15.79
Vegan Specialties
$11.99
Sabor Imposible Sandwich (available at all cafes)
Beyond meat, vegan cheese, spinach, onion, pickle, tomato, vegan chipotle mayo
$11.99
$11.99
Vegan Pan con Bistec Sandwich (available at all cafes)
Beyond meat, onions, tomato, shoestring potatoes, lettuce, mojo
$11.99
$8.49
Vegan Provoletta Sandwich (available at all cafes)
vegan cheese, roasted red peppers, chimichurri
$8.49
$15.99
Vegan Vaca Frita Platillo (available at all cafes)
Beyond meat, bell peppers, onions, sherry wine, lime juice, rice and beans, plantains
$15.99
$15.99
Vegan Saltado Platillo (chestnut/fullerton)
Beyond meat, tomato, onions, bell peppers, yucca, soy sauce, vinegar, rice and beans
$15.99
$15.99
Mixto Vegano Platillo (available at all cafes)
Beyond meat, rice and beans, yucca, parsley, tomato, chimichurri
$15.99
$12.99
El Huevon Breakfast Sandwich (chestnut/fullerton)
Just Egg, Beyond Sausage, chimichurri, guacamole)
$12.99
$11.99
La Playa Sandwich (SPECIAL) (chestnut/fullerton)
Beyond Sausage, mojo, chimichurri, roasted red peppers, spinach, vegan cheese, vegan chipotle mayo
$11.99
$15.99
Salsichon Platillo (SPECIAL) (chestnut/fullerton)
Beyond Sausage, mojo, grilled peppers, onions, tomato, tostones, rice, black beans
$15.99
$14.95
Vegan Pan de Havana (SPECIAL) (chestnut/fullerton)
Avocado toast, Just Egg, mango, tomato, balsamic glaze
$14.95
CONSUMER ADVISORY The Chicago Department of Public Health advises that the consumption of raw or undercooked foods of animal origin, such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, and pork, poultry or shellfish, may result in an increased risk of food borne illness.