Our Menu
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.
Specialty Salads
Option to Add Chicken +$4.00 | Add Steak+$5.00 | Add Shrimp+$6.00
Palmacate (Chestnut / Fullerton)
$13.29
Mixed greens, hearts of palm, avocado, tomato, cucumber, parsley, mint, citrus dressing
Chopped Salad
$12.99
Iceburg, hearts of palm, red onion, kalamata olives, garbanzo beans, corn, tomato, pepperoncinis, house vinaigrette
Arugula Salad
$12.99
Baby arugula, fresh mozzarella, red onion, tomato, red wine vinaigrette
Exotica Salad
$15.99
Grilled shrimp, spinach, corn, hearts of palm, red onions, avocado, tomato, lemon vinaigrette
Fresca
$12.99
Mixed greens, avocado, tomato, red onions, cilantro, queso fresco, balsamic gaze, red wine vinaigrette
Shrimp Ceviche
$13.29
Mixed greens, shrimp, tomato, corn, avocado, red onion, celery, lime, rocoto pepper, tortilla.
Pollo Milanesa (Chestnut / Fullerton)
$15.49
Breaded chicken breast, house spices, house salad.
Cafe Salads
All salads $3.99/$7.99
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
Soup & Sides & Starters
House made soups & gourmet sides available in two sizes.
Cuban Black Bean Soup
8 oz $3.50 | 16 oz $4.99
Caldo Gallego Soup
8 oz $4.00 | 16 oz $5.99 • White beans onions, spinach, ham, potato, Spanish chorizo, broth.
Crema De Pollo (Cream of Chicken Soup) (Chestnut/Fullerton)
8 oz $4.00 | 16 oz $5.99 • Chicken, corn, celery, onion, red pepper, bacon, cream.
White Rice & Black Beans
8 oz $3.49 | 16 oz $4.99
White Rice
8 oz $3.00 | 16 oz $4.50
Yuca Frita (Chestnut / Fullerton)
$5.99
Tostones (Chestnut / Fullerton)
$4.99
Maduros
$3.49
Maraquitas (Chestnut / Fullerton)
$5.49
Croquettes de Jamon (Chestnut / Fullerton)
$4.49
Nachos Cubanos (Chestut / Fullerton)
$8.99
Plantain chips, mango pico de gallo, mojo sour cream, guacamole.
Proveletta en Plato
$9.49
Grilled provolone cheese, roasted red peppers, chimichurri sauce.
Pressed Sandwiches
Gourmet sandwiches made to order with all natural ingredients. All meats are marinated in our homemade mojo.
Cubano
$11.49
Roasted pork, ham, Swiss, pickles, mustard.
Palomilla
$12.29
Steak, grilled onions, tomato, lettuce, shoestring potatoes.
Chimichurri
Chicken $11.79 | Steak $12.29 • Chicken or steak, tomato, chimichurri sauce.
Pollo Arugula
$11.79
Chicken, tomato, red onion, arugula, citrus mayo.
Pavo
$10.99
Turkey breast, bacon, tomato, lettuce, avocado mayo.
Jerk
$11.79
Caribbean spices, marinated chicken, lettuce, tomato, red onion, habanero lime mayo.
Guava-Q
$11.79
Roasted pork or chicken, caramelized onions, guava BBQ sauce, jicama slaw (orange, pineapple, jicama, parsley)
Chivito
$12.29
Steak, ham, bacon, fried egg, mozzarella, lettuce, tomato, onion, citrus mayo.
Ropa Vieja
$12.29
Slow roasted skirt steak, sweet plantains, black beans, tomato creole sauce.
Proveletta
$9.99
Grilled provolone cheese, roasted red peppers, chimichurri sauce.
Margarita
$10.49
Tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil, balsamic glaze.
Jardin
$11.29
Eggplant, roasted peppers, mozzarella, mushroom, arugula, jalapeño hummus.
Lechon
$11.79
Roasted pork, tomato, arugula, grilled onions.
Choripan
$11.79
Argentine chorizo, grilled onions, chimichurri sauce.
Pollo Chipotle
$11.79
Chicken, basil, tomato, mozzarella, chipotle mayo.
Atun
$11.79
Tuna, lettuce, tomato, red onion, citrus mayo, kalamata olives, roasted peppers.
Jamon
$10.49
Ham, Swiss, roasted pepper, herb aioli.
Elveez
$9.49
Sweet plantains, guava jam, peanut butter.
Timba
$5.99
Guava, Swiss cheese.
Tilapia Criolla
$12.29
Grilled tilapia, tomato, lettuce, cilantro lime mayo, salsa criolla (red onion, lime, cilantro, rocoto)
El Toro
$11.79
Grilled chicken, Mexican chorizo, tomato, Swiss, chimichurri.
Mar y Tierra
$12.29
Spanish chorizo, shrimp, tomato, onion, arugala, citrus garlic aioli.
Borracho
$12.29
Shrimp, tomato, jalapeno, chipotle aioli, Latin slaw.
La Costa
$11.49
Turkey, mozzarella, chipotle aioli, arugala, avocado, roasted peppers.
El Fuego
$11.99
Jerk roasted pork, bell peppers, onions, mozzarella.
Combos
Combo
$2.79
Add chips & 16oz soft drink.
Black Bean Soup Combo
$4.99
Black bean & 16oz soft drink.
Caldo Gallego Soup Combo
$5.79
Caldo gallego soup & 16oz soft drink.
Cafe Salad Combo
$4.99
Cafe salad & 16oz soft drink.
Platters
All platters are served with white rice, black beans and plantains unless otherwise noted.
Palomilla
$16.99
Thinly sliced steak, grilled onions, raw onions, parsley, lime juice, mojo.
Tilapia Criolla
$16.99
Grilled tilapia with salsa criolla (red onion, lime, cilantro, rocoto)
Lechon
$16.49
Roasted pork, grilled onions, raw onions, parsley, lime juice, mojo.
Ropa Vieja
$16.99
Slow roasted skirt steak, onions, bell peppers, garlic, tomato creole sauce.
Pollo Chimichurri
$16.49
Grilled chicken breast with chimichurri sauce.
Steak Chimichurri
$16.99
Thinly sliced steak, tomato, chimichurri sauce.
GuavaQ Chicken
$16.49
Grilled chicken, caramelized onions, guava BBQ sauce, jicama slaw (orange, pineapple, jicama, parsley)
GuavaQ Pork
$16.49
Roasted pork, caramelized onions, guava BBQ sauce, jicama slaw (orange, pineapple, jicama, parsley)
Mojo Shrimp
$16.99
Grilled shrimp, citrus garlic mojo, red onions, parsley, tomato.
Vaca Frita (Chestnut / Fullerton)
$16.99
Pan fried braised beef, bell peppers, onions, sherry wine, lime juice.
Corteza Del Mar (Chestnut / Fullerton)
$16.99
Plantain crusted tilapia, mango fried rice, sauteed spinach, red onion.
Mojo Pescado (Chestnut / Fullerton)
$16.99
Sauteed tilapia, tomato, red onion, parsley, citrus garlic mojo.
Saltado (Chestnut / Fullerton)
$16.99
Steak, tomato, onions, bell peppers, yucca, soy sauce, vinegar, rice and beans.
El Fuego Platillo
$16.79
Jerk roasted pork, bell peppers, onions, rice and beans.
Vegan Specialties
Sabor Imposible Sandwicha
$12.79
Available at All Cafes | Beyond meat, vegan cheese, spinach, onion, pickle, tomato, vegan chipotle mayo.
Vegan Pan con Bistec Sandwich
$12.79
Available at All Cafes | Beyond meat, onions, tomato, shoestring potatoes, lettuce, mojo.
Vegan Provoletta Sandwich
$9.99
Available at All Cafes | Vegan cheese, roasted red peppers, chimichurri.
Vegan Vaca Frita Platillo
$16.99
Available at All Cafes | Beyond meat, bell peppers, onions, sherry wine, lime juice, rice and beans, plantains.
Vegan Saltado Platillo (Chestnut / Fullerton)
$16.99
Beyond meat, tomato, onions, bell peppers, yucca, soy sauce, vinegar, rice and beans.
Mixto Vegano Platillo
$16.99
Available at All Cafes | Beyond meat, rice and beans, yucca, parsley, tomato, chimichurri.
El Huevon Breakfast Sandwich (Chestnut / Fullerton)
$13.79
Just Egg, Beyond Sausage, chimichurri, guacamole.
La Playa Sandwich (Chestnut / Fullerton)
$12.99
Special | Beyond Sausage, mojo, chimichurri, roasted red peppers, spinach, vegan cheese, vegan chipotle mayo.
Salsichon Platillo (Chestnut / Fullerton)
$16.99
Beyond Sausage, mojo, grilled peppers, onions, tomato, tostones, rice, black beans.
Vegan Pan de Havana (Chestnut / Fullerton)
$14.99
Avocado toast, Just Egg, mango, tomato, balsamic glaze.
Breakfast Platillos
Available at our congress, chestnut and Fullerton locations.
El Gringo
$10.49
Two fried eggs, bacon, tater tots.
Pobrecito
$10.99
Two fried eggs over rice and beans, fried plantains.
Espanola
$14.79
Two fried eggs, Spanish chorizo, potatoes, spinach, onions.
Guajiro
$14.49
Two ham croquettes, two fried eggs, rice and beans, chimichurri.
Cubanismo
$14.79
Mexican chorizo, bell peppers, onions over tater tots topped with two fried eggs.
Bistec con Huevos
$15.99
Grilled steak, onions, tater tots, two fried eggs, mojo.
Ropa con Papa
$15.99
Ropa Vieja over tater tots topped with two fried eggs.
Huevos Habaneros
$14.99
Two fried eggs, grilled ham, rice and beans, creole sauce.
Pan de Havana
$13.79
Avocado toast, two fried eggs, mango, tomato, balsamic glaze.
Vegan Pan de Havana (Chestnut / Fullerton)
$14.99
Avocado toast, Just Egg, mango, tomato, balsamic glaze.
Parfait
$8.99
Granola, Greek yogurt, berries.
Omelettes
Served with Tater Tots | Available at our congress, chestnut and Fullerton locations.
Fresco
$13.99
Tomato, cilantro, queso fresco, avocado.
Choricate
$13.99
Mexican chorizo, avocado, Swiss cheese.
Jamon
$13.99
Virginia ham and cheese.
Maduro
$13.99
Plantain, onion, bell peppers, creole sauce.
Jardinero
$13.99
Bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, tomato, spinach.
Lechon
$13.99
Roasted pork, onions, tomato, red onion mojo.
Buenos Aires
$13.99
Sausage, onions, chimichurri.
Pancakes
Available at our congress, chestnut and Fullerton locations.
Cafe con Leche
$11.99
Our signature pancake made with a 'Cafecito' reduction sauce.
Maduros con Pina
$11.99
Sweet plantains and pineapple.
Havana Mambo
$11.99
Dark rum and lemon zest.
Rojo y Blanco
$11.99
Guava glaze and White Chocolate sauce.
Romeo y Julietta
$11.99
Guava glaze and caramel.
Tres Leches
$11.99
Our three milk glaze and berries.
La Fruteria
$11.99
Mixed berries.
Mangonut
$11.99
Mango y coconut.
Abuelita
$11.99
Chocolate chips, cinnamon, churros.
Breakfast Sandwiches
Served from 8am - 11am
Jamon Con Huevos
$9.79
ham, eggs, cheese.
Tocino con Huevos
$9.79
eggs, bacon and cheese
Huevos Completo
$10.99
Steak, ham, eggs, cheese, grilled onions.
Huevos Chimichurri
$9.79
Eggs, chimichurri, cheese, tomato.
Bistec Con Huevos
$10.99
Steak, eggs, grilled onions, cheese.
Huevos Con Chorizo
$9.79
Eggs, chorizo, cheese.
Huevos Con Queso
$7.99
Eggs, cheese.
Pan Con Mantequilla
$2.49
Bread and butter.
Salads
• Add Chicken: Half Tray +$34.95 | Full Tray +$64.95
•Add Shrimp: Half Tray +$39.95 | Full Tray +$69.95
Chopped Salad Tray
Half Tray (feeds 10-15) $69.95 | Full Tray (feeds 20-25) $119.95
Arugala Tray
Half Tray (feeds 10-15) $69.95 | Full Tray (feeds 20-25) $119.95
Fresca Tray
Half Tray (feeds 10-15) $69.95 | Full Tray (feeds 20-25) $119.95
Shrimp Ceviche Tray
Half Tray (feeds 10-15) $84.95 | Full Tray (feeds 20-25) $159.95
Exotica Salad Tray
Half Tray (No shrimp, feeds 10-15) $69.95 | Full Tray (Feeds 20-25) $119.95
Cafe Salads
Half Tray (feeds 10-15) $69.95 | Full Tray (feeds 20-25) $119.95
Sandwiches
Breakfast Sandwich Tray
Half Tray (3 selections, feeds 7-10) $84.95 | Full Tray (5 selections, feeds 15-20) $169.95
Sandwich Tray
Half Tray (3 selections, feeds 7-10) $94.95 | Full Tray (5 selections, feeds 15-20) $189.95
Entrées
Lechon (Roasted Pork) Tray
Half Tray (feeds 10-15) $94.95 | Full Tray (feeds 20-25) $199.95
Steak Chimichurri Tray
Half Tray (feeds 10-15) $99.95 | Full Tray (feeds 20-25) $209.95
Chicken Chimichurri Tray
Half Tray (feeds 10-15) $94.95 | Full Tray (feeds 20-25) $199.95
Tilapia Criolla Tray
Half Tray (feeds 10-15) $94.95 | Full Tray (feeds 20-25) $209.95
Palomilla Tray
Half Tray (feeds 10-15) $99.95 | Full Tray (feeds 20-25) $209.95
Ropa Vieja (Roast Beef) Tray
Half Tray (feeds 10-15) $99.95 | Full Tray (feeds 20-25) $209.95
GuavaQ (Pork or Chicken) Tray
Half Tray (feeds 10-15) $94.95 | Full Tray (feeds 20-25) $199.95
Mojo Shrimp Tray
Half Tray (feeds 10-15) $99.95 | Full Tray (feeds 20-25) $209.95
Sides
Rice & Beans Tray
Half Tray (feeds 10-15) $59.95 | Full Tray (feeds 20-25) $99.95
White Rice Tray
Half Tray (feeds 10-15) $34.95 | Full Tray (feeds 20-25) $69.95
Black Beans Tray
Half Tray (feeds 10-15) $59.95 | Full Tray (feeds 20-25) $99.95
Plantains Tray
Half Tray (feeds 10-15) $55.95 | Full Tray (feeds 20-25) $99.95
Dessert
Mixed Pastry Tray
Half Tray (7-10) $29.95 | Full Tray (feeds 15-20) $59.95