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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

Made to order | Add Chicken to any salad for +$5.00

Pollo Milanesa

$16.99
Pounded and breaded chicken breast, house spices, house salad.

Chopped Salad

$13.99
Iceburg, hearts of palm, red onion, kalamata olives, garbanzo beans, corn, tomato, roasted red peppers, pepperoncinis, house vinaigrette.

Arugula Salad

$13.99
Baby arugula, fresh mozzarella, roasted red peppers, red onion, tomato, red wine vinaigrette.

Exotica Salad

$16.99
Grilled shrimp, spinach, corn, hearts of palm, red onions, avocado, tomato, lemon, vinaigrette.

Fresca Salad

$14.79
Mixed greens, avocado, tomato, red onions, cilantro, queso fresco, balsamic glaze, red wine vinaigrette.

Shrimp Ceviche Salad

$14.99
Mixed greens, shrimp, tomato, corn, avocado, red onion, celery, lime, rocoto pepper, tortilla.

Palmacate

$14.79
Avocado, hearts of palm, tomato, cucumber, parsley, mint, mixed greens, citrus dressing.

Soup & Starters

Caldo Gallego Soup

8 oz $3.99 | 16 oz $5.99 • White beans, potato, spinach, ham, Spanish chorizo, onion, chicken broth.

Cuban Black Bean Soup

8 oz $3.49 | 16 oz $5.49

White Rice & Black Beans

8 oz $3.99 | 16 oz $6.99

White Rice

8 oz $2.99 | 16 oz $4.99

Crema De Pollo Soup

8 oz $3.99 | 16 oz $5.99

Yuca Frita

$5.99

Tostones

$4.99

Maduros

$3.99

Maraquitas

$5.99

Provoletta en Plato

$10.49

Croquettes de Jamon

$4.99

Shrimp Ceviche

$14.99

Nachos Cubanos

$9.99

Combo

$3.99
Add chips & 16 oz soft drink.

Caldo Gallego Soup Combo

$5.99
Caldo Gallego soup & 16 oz soft drink.

Black Bean Soup Combo

$5.49
Black bean soup & 16 oz soft drink.

Café Salad Combo

$5.99
Café salad & 16 oz soft drink.

Cafe Sides

Small $3.99 | Large $7.99

Pasta Salad

Caprese Salad

+$1.00

Red Potato Salad

Roasted Red Peppers

Hearts of Palm Salad

+$1.00

Tuna and Olive Salad

+$2.00

Black Bean Salad

Jalapeño Hummus

Pressed Sandwiches

Gourmet sandwiches made to order with all-natural ingredients. All meats are marinated in our homemade mojo.

Cubano

$12.99
Roasted pork, ham, Swiss, pickles, mustard.

Margarita

$11.49
Tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil, balsamic glaze.

Chivito

$14.29
Steak, ham, bacon, fried egg, mozzarella, lettuce, tomato, onion, citrus aioli, shoestring potatoes.

Jamon

$11.49
Ham, Swiss, roasted pepper, citrus mayo.

Choripan

$12.99
Argentine chorizo, grilled onions, chimichurri sauce.

Tilapia Criolla

$13.99
Grilled tilapia, salsa criolla (red onion, lime, cilantro, rocoto), tomato, lettuce, citrus aioli.

Palomilla

$13.99
Steak, grilled onions, tomato, lettuce, shoestring potatoes.

Pavo

$12.99
Turkey breast, bacon, tomato, lettuce, avocado aioli.

Lechon

$12.99
Roasted pork, grilled onions, tomato, arugula.

Jardin

$12.99
Eggplant, roasted peppers, mozzarella, mushroom, arugula, jalapeño hummus.

Pollo Chipotle

$13.29
Chicken, basil, tomato, mozzarella, chipotle aioli.

Timba

$6.99
Guava, Swiss cheese.

Atun

$13.29
Tuna, lettuce, tomato, red onion, citrus aioli, kalamata olives, roasted peppers.

Guava - Q

$12.99 | $13.29 • Roasted pork or chicken, caramelized onions, guava BBQ sauce, jicama slaw.

Pollo Arugula

$13.29
Chicken, tomato, red onion, arugula, citrus aioli.

Elveez

$10.49
Sweet plantains, guava jam, peanut butter.

Ropa Vieja

$13.99
Slow cooked steak, sweet plantains, black beans, tomato creole sauce.

Jerk

$13.29
Caribbean spices, marinated chicken, lettuce, tomato, red onion, habanero lime mayo.

Chimichurri

Chicken $13.29 | Steak $13.99 • Chicken or steak, tomato, chimichurri sauce.

Proveletta

$10.49
Grilled provolone cheese, roasted red peppers, chimichurri sauce.

Mar y Tierra

$13.99
Spanish chorizo, shrimp, tomato, onion, arugala, citrus aioli.

La Costa

$12.99
Turkey, mozzarella, chipotle aioli, arugala, avocado, roasted peppers.

El Toro

$13.29
Grilled chicken, Mexican chorizo, tomato, Swiss, chimichurri.

Borracho

$13.99
Shrimp, tomato, jalapeno, chipotle aioli, Latin slaw.

El Fuego

$12.99
Jerk roasted pork, bell peppers, onions, mozzarella.

Platillos

Served with white rice, black beans, and sweet plantains unless otherwise noted.

Palomilla

$17.99
Thinly sliced steak, grilled onions, raw onions, parsley, lime juice, mojo.

Cafechera

$18.99
Cuban Coffee rubbed steak and shrimp, grilled onions.

Ropa Vieja

$17.99
Slow cooked steak, onions, garlic, tomato creole sauce.

Steak Chimichurri

$17.99
Thinly sliced steak, tomato, chimichurri sauce.

Tilapia Criolla

$17.99
Grilled tilapia with salsa criolla (red onion, lime, cilantro, rocoto)

Mojo Shrimp

$17.99
Shrimp, citrus garlic mojo, onions, tomato, parsley.

Pollo Chimichurri

$17.29
Grilled chicken breast, tomato, chimichurri sauce.

Vaca Frita

$17.99
Braised beef pan fried, bell peppers, onions, sherry wine, lime juice.

Lechon

$16.99
Roasted pork, grilled onions, raw onions, parsley, lime juice, mojo.

Saltado

$17.99
Steak, green pepper, red pepper, onion, vinegar, soy, served with white rice, black beans and yucca.

Guava - Q Pork

$16.99
Roasted pork, caramelized onions, guava BBQ sauce, jicama slaw.

Corteza Del Mar

$17.99
Plantain crusted tilapia, red onion, lime, served with sautéed spinach and mango rice.

Guava - Q Chicken

$17.29
Grilled chicken, caramelized onions, guava BBQ sauce, jicama slaw.

Mojo Pescado

$17.99
Sauteed tilapia, tomato, red onion, parsley, citrus garlic mojo.

El Fuego Platillo

$16.99
Jerk roasted pork, bell peppers, onions, rice and beans.

El Dorado (Calabasas location only)

$18.49
Seabass, Rum, Butter, mojo, mint, red peppers, rice, spinach, tostones

Vegan Specialties

Sabor Imposible Sandwich

$14.29
Beyond meat, vegan cheese, spinach, onion, pickle, tomato, vegan chipotle mayo.

Vegan Pan con Bistec Sandwich

$14.29
Beyond meat, onions, tomato, shoestring potatoes, lettuce, mojo.

Vegan Provoletta

$10.49
Vegan cheese, roasted red peppers, chimichurri.

La Playa Sandwich

$14.29
Beyond Sausage, mojo, chimichurri, roasted red peppers, spinach, vegan cheese, vegan chipotle mayo.

Vegan Pan de Havana

$15.99
Avocado toast, just egg, mango, tomato, balsamic glaze.

Salsichon Platillo

$17.99
Beyond sausage, mojo, grilled peppers, onions, tomato, tostones, rice, black beans.

El Huevon Breakfast Sandwich

$14.29
Just egg, beyond sausage, chimichurri, guacamole.

Vegan Vaca Frita Platillo

$17.99
Beyond meat, green and red pepper, onion, sherry wine, fresh lime juice, rice, beans and plantain.

Vegan Saltado Platillo

$17.99
Beyond meat, tomato, onions, bell peppers, yucca, rice and beans.

Mixto Vegano

$17.49
Beyond meat, rice, beans, yucca, parsley, tomato, chimichurri.

Breakfast options available Monday - Friday from 8:00 am to 11:00 am & Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm

Breakfast Platillos

Available at our congress, chestnut and Fullerton locations.

El Gringo

$12.99
Two fried eggs, bacon, tater tots.

Pobrecito

$12.99
Two fried eggs over rice and beans, plantains, mojo.

Espanola

$16.79
Two fried eggs, Spanish chorizo, potatoes, spinach, onions.

Guajiro (Chestnut / Fullerton)

$15.99
Two ham croquettes, two fried eggs, rice and beans, chimichurri.

Cubanismo

$16.79
Mexican chorizo, bell peppers, onions over tater tots topped with two fried eggs.

Bistec con Huevos

$17.49
Grilled steak, onions, tater tots, two fried eggs, mojo.

Ropa con Papa

$17.49
Ropa Vieja over tater tots topped with two fried eggs.

Huevos Habaneros

$16.79
Two fried eggs, grilled ham, rice and beans, creole sauce.

Pan de Havana

$14.99
Avocado toast, two fried eggs, mango, tomato, balsamic glaze.

Parfait

$8.95
Granola, yogurt, seasonal berries.

Omelettes

Served with Tater Tots.

Fresco

$15.99
Tomato, cilantro, queso fresco, avocado.

Maduro

$15.99
Plantain, onion, bell peppers, creole sauce.

Lechon

$15.99
Roasted pork, onions, tomato, red onion, mojo.

Buenos Aires

$15.99
Sausage, onions, chimichurri.

Choricate

$15.99
Chorizo, avocado, Swiss cheese.

Jamon

$15.99
Ham and cheese.

Jardinero

$15.99
Bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, tomato, spinach.

Pancakes

Cafe con Leche

$12.99
Our signature with a 'Cafecito' reduction sauce.

Abuelita

$12.99
Chocolate chips, cinnamon, churros.

Tres Leches

$12.99
Our three milk glaze and berries.

La Fruteria

$12.99
Mixed berries.

Maduros con Pina

$12.99
Sweet plantains and pineapple.

Havana Mambo

$12.99
Dark rum and lemon zest.

Rojo y Blanco

$12.99
Guava glaze and white chocolate.

Romeo y Julietta

$12.99
Guava glaze and caramel.

Mangonut

$12.99
Mango and coconut.

Breakfast Sandwiches

Served from 8am - 11am

Jamon Con Huevos

$12.49
Ham, eggs, cheese.

Huevos Completo

$12.99
Steak, ham, eggs, cheese, grilled onions.

Huevos Con Chorizo

$11.99
Eggs, Mexican chorizo, cheese.

Huevos Chimichurri

$11.99
Eggs, chimichurri, cheese, tomato.

Bistec Con Huevos

$12.99
Steak, eggs, grilled onions, cheese.

Huevos Con Queso

$9.99
Eggs, cheese.

Pan Con Mantequilla

$2.99
Bread and butter.

Tocino con Huevos

$12.49
Bacon, eggs, and cheese.

Breakfast Sides

Tater Tots

$4.95

Bacon

$4.95

Sausage

$4.95

Two Eggs

$5.95

Pan con Mantequilla

$2.99

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

Vaca Frita Tray

Half Tray (feeds 10-15) $99.95 | Full Tray (feeds 20-25) $209.95

Mojo Pescado Tray

Half Tray (feeds 10-15) $99.95 | Full Tray (feeds 20-25) $209.95

Vegan Mixto Vegano Tray

Half Tray (feeds 10-15) $99.95 | Full Tray (feeds 20-25) $209.95

Vegan Vaca Frita Tray

Half Tray (feeds 10-15) $99.95 | Full Tray (feeds 20-25) $209.95

Fuego (Pork of Chicken) Tray

Half Tray (feeds 10-15) $94.95 | Full Tray (feeds 20-25) $199.95

Saltado Tray

Half Tray (feeds 10-15) $99.95 | Full Tray (feeds 20-25) $209.95

Vegan Saltado Tray

Half Tray (feeds 10-15) $99.95 | Full Tray (feeds 20-25) $209.95

Vegan Salsichon 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

Tostones

Half Tray (feeds 10-15) $55.95 | Full Tray (feeds 20-25) $99.95

Yucca Frita

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
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