Cafecito Chicago Menu
89 items in 8 sections · $2.49 – $16.99 · Cuban Restaurant in Chicago, IL
Cafecito Chicago’s menu lists 89 dishes and drinks, grouped into Specialty Salads, Cafe Salads, Soup & Sides & Starters, Pressed Sandwiches, Combos, and Breakfast Sandwiches and more. Prices range from $2.49 to $16.99, and a typical item costs about $11.79. Popular choices include Palmacate (Chestnut / Fullerton/Calabasas), Pasta Salad, Cuban Black Bean Soup, Cubano, and Combo.
Specialty Salads 7
- Palmacate (Chestnut / Fullerton/Calabasas)$13.29
Mixed greens, hearts of palm, avocado, tomato, cucumber, parsley, mint, citrus dressing | Add Chicken +$4.00
- Chopped Salad$12.99
Iceburg, hearts of palm, red onion, kalamata olives, garbanzo beans, corn, tomato, pepperoncinis, house vinaigrette | Add Chicken +$4.00
- Arugula Salad$12.99
Baby arugula, fresh mozzarella, red onion, tomato, red wine vinaigrette | Add Chicken +$4.00
- Exotica Salad$15.99
Grilled shrimp, spinach, corn, hearts of palm, red onions, avocado, tomato, lemon vinaigrette | Add Chicken $4.00
- Fresca$12.99
Mixed greens, avocado, tomato, red onions, cilantro, queso fresco, balsamic gaze, red wine vinaigrette | Add Chicken $4.00
- 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 10
- Pasta Salad$3.99
Small $3.99 | Large $7.99
- Caprese Salad$3.99
Small $3.99 | Large $7.99
- Red Potato Salad$3.99
Small $3.99 | Large $7.99
- Roasted Red Peppers$3.99
Small $3.99 | Large $7.99
- Hearts of Palm Salad$3.99
Small $3.99 | Large $7.99
- Tuna and Olive Salad$3.99
Small $3.99 | Large $7.99
- Black Bean Salad$3.99
Small $3.99 | Large $7.99
- Jalapeño Hummus$3.99
Small $3.99 | Large $7.99
- Assorted Olives$3.99
Small $3.99 | Large $7.99
- Eggplant Salad$3.99
Small $3.99 | Large $7.99
Soup & Sides & Starters 12
- Cuban Black Bean Soup$3.50
8 oz $3.50 | 16 oz $4.99
- Caldo Gallego Soup$4.00
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)$4.00
8 oz $4.00 | 16 oz $5.99 • Chicken, corn, celery, onion, red pepper, bacon, cream.
- White Rice & Black Beans$3.49
8 oz $3.49 | 16 oz $4.99
- White Rice$3.00
8 oz $3.00 | 16 oz $4.50
- Yuca Frita$5.99
- Tostones (Chestnut / Fullerton/Calabasas)$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 25
- Cubano$11.49
Roasted pork, ham, Swiss, pickles, mustard.
- Palomilla$12.29
Steak, grilled onions, tomato, lettuce, shoestring potatoes.
- Chimichurri$11.79
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.
- 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, salsa criolla, tomato, lettuce, cilantro lime mayo.
- 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 4
- 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.
Breakfast Sandwiches 7
- Jamon Con Huevos$9.79
Bacon or ham, eggs, 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.
- Huveos Con Queso$7.99
Eggs, cheese.
- Pan Con Mantequilla$2.49
Bread and butter.
Platters 14
- Palomilla$16.99
Thinly sliced steak, grilled onions, raw onions, parsley, lime juice, mojo.
- Tilapia Criolla$16.99
Grilled tilapia with salsa criolla.
- 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.
- GuavaQ Pork$16.49
Roasted pork, caramelized onions, guava BBQ sauce, jicama slaw.
- Mojo Shrimp$16.99
Grilled shrimp, citrus garlic mojo, red onions, parsley, tomato.
- Vaca Frita (Chestnut / Fullerton/Calabasas)$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/Calabasas)$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 10
- Sabor Imposible Sandwich$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/Calabasas)$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$12.99
Special | Beyond Sausage, mojo, chimichurri, roasted red peppers, spinach, vegan cheese, vegan chipotle mayo.
- Salsichon Platillo (Chestnut / Fullerton/Calabasas)$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.
How these prices compare
Based on 49 menus with 4,973 priced items from Cuban restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $8.50, and half of all items are priced between $4.00 and $13.99.
At Cafecito Chicago the median listed price is $11.79, higher than the typical $8.50 for Cuban restaurants across the US.
| Item | Here | Typical |
|---|---|---|
| Tostones | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Ropa Vieja | $12.29 | $15.74 |
Typical prices are calculated from 49 menus in our guide.
Menu items and prices are provided for information and may have changed (last updated May 2026). Allergen information is not included – please ask the restaurant.