Cafe Cubano
Café Cubano is Chicagoland's most authentic Cuban restaurant. The family-owned Café Cubano offers its customers a unique taste of old Cuba.
All recipes are strictly adhered to by owner and chef Javier Fernandez Jr. The recipe is from his father, Javier Sr., who died in 2009 and left all his knowledge and love for Cuban cuisine to his son and family. The
family continues the Cuban tradition and the high level of reliability set by Javier Senior in the recipe. All dishes at Café Cubano, like Javier Sr., are carefully cooked using fresh, authentic ingredients and spices.
"My dad taught me about Cuba through cooking," said Javier Jr. "These are daddy's recipes. Cook the way Dad made.
After eight years of business, Café Cubano has grown too small." Dad says many customers love his food. I was delighted to see, "said Javier Jr.
. In the summer of 2010, Café Cubano will triple the dining area. Large dining room, large outdoor patio, live entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights!
"We miss my father and want to include him in this wonderful time of our lives and restaurants," added Javier Jr.'s wife, Myra Fernandez. "My eyes are full of tears because I miss my father! I know he is proud of us."
This is the . of Café Cubano. Enjoy the authentic taste of old Cuba here in Chicagoland.
Full Section
Cafe Cubano's Sections
Salads
Ensalada de la Casa (House Salad)
- Default - $5.00
Ensalada de Pollo a la Parrilla
- Default - $10.00
Grilled chicken breast on a bed of lettuce, tomato, cucumber, carrots and onionsEnsalada de Aguacate con Cebolla Roja
- Default - $6.00
Avocado salad with red onions with house vinaigrette NOT AVAILABLE
Desserts
Empanadas de Queso y Guayava
- Default - $8.00
Spanish pastry, filled with guava and cream cheeseFlan de leche
- Default - $6.00
Baked caramel custard.Flan de coco
- Default - $6.00
Baked coconut caramel custard.
Chicken
Pechuga de Pollo a la Parrilla
- Default - $16.00
Chicken breast in our house spices and grilled to perfection.Fricase de Pollo
- Default - $18.00
Chicken and potatoes in our delicious tomato sauce.Chicken Kebob
- Default - $18.00
Two skewers with pieces of chicken breast, sweet red and green peppers and onion grilled to perfection
Pork
Masitas de Puerco
- Default - $18.00
Fried pork morsels with grilled onions and garlic sauceChuletas de Puerco con Salsa BBQ
- Default - $16.00
Two pork chops fried to a golden brown and smothered with a homemade BBQ sauceLechón
- Default - $18.00
Roasted pork served with congri and yuca. "Not served with rice, beans or sweet plantainsChuletas Ahumadas
- Default - $16.00
2 smoked pork chops, grilled
Coffee
Café con Leche
- Default - $5.00
Coffee with steamed milkCafé Cubano
- Default - $3.00
Café espressoСаррuccino
- Default - $5.00
Cortadito
- Default - $3.00
Cuban coffee with a shot of steamed milkIce Coffee
- Default - $6.00
Sides
Tostones
- Default - $6.00
Green plantain with garlic sauceYuca con Mojo de Ajo
- Default - $6.00
Yuca with garlic and olive oilCongri
- Default - $4.00
Cuban style rice with black beansPapas Fritas
- Default - $5.00
French friesArroz Blanco
- Default - $3.00
White riceFrijoles Negros
- Default - $4.00
Black beansPlatanos Maduros
- Default - $5.00
Sweet plantains
Drinks
Juices
- Default - $3.00
Beverages
- Default - $2.75
Beef
Cuban Bowl
- Default - $18.00
White rice, black beans, sweet plantains, and your choice of chicken, ropa vieja or lechón.Ropa vieja
- Default - $22.00
Flank steak shredded and simmered in a homemade sauce of tomato and sweet peppers.Breaded Steak
- Default - $16.00
Thin cut of steak seasoned and breaded to a golden brown.Picadillo
- Default - $16.00
Ground beef cooked in a savory tomato sauce with potatoes and carrots.Palomilla
- Default - $20.00
Grilled thin-cut steak served with grilled onionsJibarito Dinner
- Default - $18.00
Steak or chicken with grilled onion, American cheese, mayonnaise, lettuce and tomato between a green plantain. Served with white rice and black beans. No sweet plantains.Rabo Encendido
- Default - $30.00
Oxtail simmered for hours until tender in a tomato sauce with sweet peppers. NOT AVAILABLEAji Rellenos
- Default - $16.00
Bell peppers stuffed with picadillo, topped with mozzarella and homemade marinara sauce.
Hearty Sandwiches
Jibarito Sandwich
- Default - $12.00
Steak, ropa vieja, lechón, or chicken with grilled onion, American cheese, mayonnaise, lettuce and tomato between a green plantainPan con Bistec Encebollado
- Default - $12.00
Steak sandwich with grilled onions, mayonnaise, lettuce and tomatoClassic Cuban Sandwich
- Default - $12.00
Ham, Swiss cheese and roasted pork with picklesMake it a dinner
- Default - $6.00
With rice and beans. No plantains.Pan con Lechón
- Default - $12.00
Roasted pork served on French bread with tomato and onions.Ropa Vieja Sandwich
- Default - $12.00
Flank steak in tomato sauceSandwich de Pollo a la Parrilla
- Default - $12.00
Grilled chicken sandwichMiami Sandwich
- Default - $12.00
A bigger version of our Classic Cuban Sandwich with bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaiseSuffed burger
- Default - $10.00
Hamburger stuffed with your choice of two: mozzarella or American cheese, onions, green peppers, jalapeños, bacon or olives NOT AVAILABLEMedianoche
- Default - $12.00
Roasted pork, ham and cheese on soft Cuban bread.
Tapas
Empanadas
- Default - $8.00
2 Spanish pies filled with chicken or beefCroquetas
- Default - $8.00
Four delicious ham croquettesPapas Rellenas
- Default - $8.00
2 potato balls stuffed with ground beefCeviche de camaron
- Default - $12.00
Shrimp with roasted peppers and garlicBreaded shrimp
- Default - $12.00
Breaded shrimp served with a dipping sauceYuca Fries
- Default - $6.00
Yuca sticks fried to a golden perfection
Vegetarian Delights
Combo Plate
- Default - $12.00
Rice, beans and plantains
Visit Us
Our Location
Address
7426 West North Avenue, Elmwood Park, IL, USElmwood Park, IllinoisUnited StatesHours
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- Tuesday to Thursday
- 12:00:00 – 20:00:00
- Friday and Saturday
- 12:00:00 – 21:00:00
- Sunday
- 12:00:00 – 20:00:00
phone
+17086971607
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