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, pork, poultry, or shellfish, may result in an increased risk of foodborne illness.
Specialty Salads
Made to order | Add Protein for an additional charge
Chopped Salad
$14.49
Iceburg, hearts of palm, red onion, kalamata olives, garbanzo beans, corn, tomato, roasted red peppers, pepperoncinis, house vinaigrette.
Fresca Salad
$14.99
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.
Arugula Salad
$14.49
Baby arugula, fresh mozzarella, roasted red peppers, red onion, tomato, red wine vinaigrette.
Exotica Salad
$17.49
Grilled shrimp, spinach, corn, hearts of palm, red onions, avocado, tomato, lemon, vinaigrette.
Palmacate
$14.99
Avocado, hearts of palm, tomato, cucumber, parsley, mint, mixed greens, citrus dressing.
Cafe Sides
Caldo Gallego Soup
8 oz $3.99 | 16 oz $6.49 • White beans, potato, spinach, ham, Spanish chorizo, onion, chicken broth.
Cuban Black Bean Soup
8 oz $3.49 | 16 oz $5.99
White Rice & Black Beans
8 oz $3.99 | 16 oz $6.99
White Rice
8 oz $2.99 | 16 oz $5.49
Plantain
8 oz $3.99 | 16 oz $7.99
Tostones
$4.99
Maduros
$3.99
Yuca Frita
$5.99
Cafe Salads
Small (8 oz) $3.99 | Large (16 oz) $7.99
Pasta Salad
Caprese Salad
Red Potato Salad
Jalapeño Hummus
Hearts of Palm Salad
+$1.00
Tuna and Olive Salad
+$2.00
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.
Media Noche
$12.99
Sweet bread, roasted pork, ham, Swiss, pickles, mustard.
Chivito
$14.99
Steak, ham, bacon, fried egg, mozzarella, lettuce, tomato, onion, citrus aioli, shoestring potatoes.
Choripan
$13.29
Argentine chorizo, grilled onions, chimichurri sauce.
Palomilla
$14.29
Steak, grilled onions, tomato, lettuce, shoestring potatoes.
Ropa Vieja
$14.29
Slow cooked steak, sweet plantains, black beans, tomato creole sauce.
Pollo Chipotle
$13.79
Chicken, basil, tomato, mozzarella, chipotle aioli.
La Costa
$13.49
Turkey, mozzarella, chipotle aioli, arugala, avocado, roasted peppers.
Lechon
$13.49
Roasted pork, grilled onions, tomato, arugula.
Jerk
$13.79
Caribbean spices, marinated chicken, lettuce, tomato, red onion, habanero lime mayo.
Proveletta
$10.99
Grilled provolone cheese, roasted red peppers, chimichurri sauce.
Tilapia Criolla
$14.29
Grilled tilapia, salsa criolla (red onion, lime, cilantro, rocoto), tomato, lettuce, citrus aioli.
Elveez
$10.99
Sweet plantains, guava jam, peanut butter.
El Fuego
$13.49
Jerk-roasted pork, bell peppers, onions, mozzarella.
Guava - Q
$13.49 | $13.79 • Roasted pork or chicken, caramelized onions, guava BBQ sauce, jicama slaw.
Chimichurri
Chicken $13.49| Steak $13.79 • Chicken or steak, tomato, chimichurri sauce.
Pollo Arugula
$13.79
Chicken, tomato, red onion, arugula, citrus aioli.
Jamón
$11.99
Ham, Swiss, roasted pepper, citrus mayo.
Margarita
$11.99
Tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil, balsamic glaze.
Jardin
$12.99
Eggplant, roasted peppers, mozzarella, mushroom, arugula, jalapeño hummus.
Borracho
$14.29
Shrimp, tomato, jalapeno, chipotle aioli, Latin slaw.
El Toro
$13.79
Grilled chicken, Mexican chorizo, tomato, Swiss, chimichurri.
Atún
$13.79
Tuna, lettuce, tomato, red onion, citrus aioli, kalamata olives, roasted peppers.
Mar y Tierra
$14.29
Spanish chorizo, shrimp, tomato, onion, arugala, citrus aioli.
Pavo
$13.29
Turkey breast, bacon, tomato, lettuce, avocado aioli.
Timba
$6.99
Guava, Swiss cheese.
Platillos
Served with white rice, black beans, and sweet plantains unless otherwise noted.
Palomilla
$18.29
Thinly sliced steak, grilled onions, raw onions, parsley, lime juice, mojo.
Pollo Chimichurri
$17.79
Grilled chicken breast, tomato, chimichurri sauce.
Guava - Q Pork
$17.49
Roasted pork, caramelized onions, guava BBQ sauce, jicama slaw.
Guava - Q Chicken
$17.79
Grilled chicken, caramelized onions, guava BBQ sauce, jicama slaw.
Ropa Vieja
$18.29
Slow cooked steak, onions, garlic, tomato creole sauce.
Saltado
$18.29
Steak, green pepper, red pepper, onion, vinegar, soy, served with white rice, black beans and yucca.
Vaca Frita
$18.29
Braised beef pan fried, bell peppers, onions, sherry wine, lime juice.
Cafechera
$18.99
Cuban Coffee rubbed steak and shrimp, grilled onions.
Lechon
$17.49
Roasted pork, grilled onions, raw onions, parsley, lime juice, mojo.
Steak Chimichurri
$18.29
Thinly sliced steak, tomato, chimichurri sauce.
Tilapia Criolla
$18.29
Grilled tilapia with salsa criolla (red onion, lime, cilantro, rocoto)
Mojo Shrimp
$18.29
Shrimp, citrus garlic mojo, onions, tomato, parsley.
El Fuego Platillo
$17.49
Jerk roasted pork, bell peppers, onions, rice and beans.
Mojo Pescado
$18.29
Sauteed tilapia, tomato, red onion, parsley, citrus garlic mojo.
El Dorado (Calabasas location only)
$18.99
Seabass, Rum, Butter, mojo, mint, red peppers, rice, spinach, tostones
Vegan Specialties
Salsichon Platillo
$18.29
Beyond sausage, mojo, grilled peppers, onions, tomato, tostones, rice, black beans.
Vegan Provoletta
$10.99
Vegan cheese, roasted red peppers, chimichurri.
Vegan Vaca Frita Platillo
$18.29
Beyond meat, green and red pepper, onion, sherry wine, fresh lime juice, rice, beans and plantain.
La Playa Sandwich
$14.99
Beyond Sausage, mojo, chimichurri, roasted red peppers, spinach, vegan cheese, vegan chipotle mayo.
Vegan Pan con Bistec Sandwich
$14.99
Beyond meat, onions, tomato, shoestring potatoes, lettuce, mojo.
Mixto Vegano
$18.29
Beyond meat, rice, beans, yucca, parsley, tomato, chimichurri.
Vegan Saltado Platillo
$18.29
Beyond meat, tomato, onions, bell peppers, yucca, rice and beans.
Sabor Imposible
$14.99
Beyond meat, vegan cheese, spinach, onion, pickle, tomato, vegan chipotle mayo.
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. Served all day.
Espanola
$16.99
Two fried eggs, Spanish chorizo, potatoes, spinach, onions.
Chilaquiles
$17.49
Ropa vieja, tortilla chips, fried eggs, mojo sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, black beans.
Pobrecito
$12.99
Two fried eggs over rice and beans, plantains, mojo.
Bistec con Huevos
$17.99
Grilled steak, onions, tater tots, two fried eggs, mojo.
El Gringo
$12.99
Two fried eggs, bacon, tater tots.
Ropa con Papa
$17.99
Ropa Vieja over tater tots topped with two fried eggs.
Pan de Havana
$14.99
Avocado toast, two fried eggs, mango, tomato, balsamic glaze.
Huevos Habaneros
$16.99
Two fried eggs, grilled ham, rice and beans, creole sauce.
Cubanismo
$16.99
Mexican chorizo, bell peppers, onions over tater tots topped with two fried eggs.
Omelettes
Served with Tater Tots. Served all day.
Fresco
$15.99
Tomato, cilantro, queso fresco, avocado.
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
La Fruteria
$12.99
Mixed berries.
Tres Leches
$12.99
Our three milk glaze and berries.
Maduros y Pina
$12.99
Sweet plantains and pineapple.
Abuelita
$12.99
Chocolate chips, cinnamon, churros.
Cafe con Leche
$12.99
Our signature with a 'Cafecito' reduction sauce.
Romeo y Julietta
$12.99
Guava glaze and caramel.
Breakfast Sandwiches
Served all day.
Jamon con Huevos
$12.99
Ham, eggs, cheese.
Huevos Completo
$13.49
Steak, ham, eggs, cheese, grilled onions.
Bistec con Huevos
$13.29
Steak, eggs, grilled onions, cheese.
Tocino con Huevos
$12.99
Bacon, eggs, and cheese.
Huevos con Queso
$10.29
Eggs, cheese.
Huevos Chimichurri
$11.99
Eggs, chimichurri, cheese, tomato.
Huevos con Chorizo
$12.99
Eggs, Mexican chorizo, cheese.
Pan con Mantequilla
$2.99
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
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