Cafecito Chicago Menu

Right in the heart of the Loop at 7 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60606, the Cafecito Chicago Menu feels like a little escape to Cuba in the middle of downtown. The first thing that grabs you is the lineup of pressed sandwiches - perfectly toasted Cuban bread stuffed with slow-roasted pork, ham, Swiss cheese, and just the right swipe of mustard. Then there are the steak and chicken options, layered with bold spices that don’t hold back.

Beyond the sandwiches, you’ll spot hearty rice plates loaded with black beans, sweet plantains, and tender, flavorful meats that taste like they’ve been simmering all morning. Even the coffee deserves attention - rich, strong, and exactly what you want whether you’re starting your day or sneaking out for a midday break. Everything feels fast and casual, yet the flavors are anything but ordinary. It’s the kind of menu that makes choosing difficult in the best way possible.

Platillo

Cafechera
Cuban Coffee rubbed steak and shrimp, grilled onions.
US$21.85
Pollo Chimichurri Platillo
Grilled chicken breast with chimichurri sauce. Served with rice, beans and plantains.
US$19.89
Vaca Frita
Pan-fried braised beef, bell peppers, onion, sherry wine, and lime juice.
US$20.69
Mojo Pescado
Sautéed tilapia, tomato, red onion, parsley, and citrus garlic mojo.
US$20.69
GuavaQ Pork Platillo
roasted pork, caramelized onions, guava bbq sauce, jicama slaw served with rice, black beans and plantains
US$19.55
Saltado
Steak, green pepper, onion, yuka, vinegar, and soy.
US$20.69
Tilapia Criolla Platillo
grilled tilapia with salsa criolla. served with rice, beans and plantains.
US$20.69
Palomilla Platillo
thinly sliced steak, grilled onions, raw onions, parsley, lime juice, mojo. Served with rice, beans and plantains.
US$20.69
Ropa Vieja Platillo
slow roasted skirt steak, onions, bell peppers, garlic, tomato creole sauce. served with rice, beans and plantains.
US$20.69
GuavaQ Chicken Platillo
grilled chicken, caramelized onions, guava bbq sauce, jicama slaw served with rice, black beans and plantains
US$19.89
Lechon Platillo
roasted pork, grilled onions, raw onions, parsley, lime juice, mojo served with rice, black beans and plantains
US$19.55
Steak Chimichurri Platillo
thinly sliced steak, tomato, chimichurri sauce. served with rice, beans and plantains.
US$20.69
Mojo Shrimp
grilled shrimp, citrus garlic mojo, red onions, parsley, tomato
US$20.69
El Fuego Platillo
Jerk roasted pork, bell peppers, onions, rice and beans
US$19.55

Chips

Miss Vickies Sea Salt Chip
US$2.30
Miss Vickies Jalapeño Chip
US$2.30

Drinks

Jarritos
US$3.45
Orange Juice/Apple Juice
US$3.45
Large Fountain Soda
US$4.05
Bottle Coke
US$4.05
Water
US$2.29
Sparkling Water
US$4.05
Malta
US$3.45
Small Fountain Soda
US$2.89
Latin Canned Drinks
US$3.45

Breakfast Sandwiches

Huevos Con Queso
Eggs and cheese.
US$11.49
Tocino Con Huevos
Bacon, egg cheese sandwich
US$14.39
Pan Con Mantequilla
Bread and butter.
US$3.45
Huevos Chimichurri
eggs, chimichurri, cheese, tomato
US$13.79
Jamon Con Huevos
Ham, egg and cheese sandwich
US$14.39
Guava Jelly
US$1.15
Bistec Con Huevos
Steak, eggs, grilled onions, cheese.
US$14.95
Huevos Con Chorizo
Eggs, chorizo, cheese.
US$13.79
Huevos Completo
Steak, ham, eggs, cheese, grilled onion.
US$14.95

Pressed Sandwiches

Lechon Sandwich
roasted pork, tomato, arugula, grilled onions
US$14.95
La Costa
turkey, mozzarella, chipotle aioli, arugala, avocado, roasted peppers
US$14.95
Choripan
argentine chorizo, grilled onions, chimichurri sauce
US$14.95
Margarita
tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil, balsamic glaze
US$13.25
Palomilla Sandwich
steak, grilled onions, tomato, lettuce, shoestring potatoes
US$16.09
El Fuego Sandwich
jerk roasted pork, bell peppers, onions, mozzarella,
US$14.95
Chivito
Steak, ham, bacon, fried egg, mozzarella, lettuce, tomato, onion, citrus mayo
US$16.45
Borracho
shrimp, tomato, jalapeno, chipotle aioli, latin slaw
US$16.09
El Toro
grilled chicken, mexican chorizo, tomato, swiss, chimichurri
US$15.29
Timba
guava, swiss cheese
US$8.05
Chicken Chimichurri Sandwich
chicken,steak tomato, chimichurri sauce
US$15.29
Pavo
turkey breast, bacon, tomato, lettuce, avocado mayo
US$14.95
Tilapia Criolla Sandwich
grilled tilapia, salsa criolla, tomato, lettuce, cilantro lime mayo
US$16.09
Elveez
sweet plantains, guava jam, peanut butter
US$12.09
Cubano
Roasted pork, ham, swiss, pickles, mustard
US$14.95
Jardin
eggplant, roasted peppers, mozzarella, mushroom, arugula, jalapeño hummus
US$14.95
Proveletta
grilled provolone cheese, roasted red peppers, chimichurri sauce
US$12.09
Jerk
caribbean spices, marinated chicken, lettuce, tomato, red onion, habanero lime mayo
US$15.29
Guava - Q Pork Sandwich
roasted pork or chicken, caramelized onions, guava bbq sauce, jicama slaw
US$14.95
Ropa Vieja Sandwich
slow roasted skirt steak, sweet plantains, black beans, tomato creole sauce
US$16.09
Atun
tuna, lettuce, tomato, red onion, citrus mayo, kalamata olives, roasted peppers
US$15.29
Guava Q Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken, caramelized onions, guava BBQ sauce, jicama slaw.
US$15.29
Steak Chimichurri Sandwich
Steak, tomato, chimichurri
US$16.09
Pollo Chipotle
chicken, basil, tomato, mozzarella, chipotle mayo
US$15.29
Pollo Arugula
chicken, tomato, red onion, arugula, citrus mayo
US$15.29
Mar Y Tierra
spanish chorizo, shrimp, tomato, onion, arugala, citrus garlic aioli
US$16.09
Jamon
ham, swiss, roasted pepper, herb aioli
US$13.25

Specialty Salads

Fresca
mixed greens, avocado, tomato, red onions, cilantro, queso fresco, balsamic gaze, red wine vinaigrette
US$17.05
Shrimp Ceviche
Mixed greens, shrimp, tomato, corn, avocado, red onion, celery, lime, rocoto pepper and tortilla.
US$17.25
Chopped Salad
Iceberg, hearts of palm, red onion, kalamata olives, garbanzo beans, corn, tomato, pepperoncinis and house vinaigrette. add chicken for an additional charge.
US$16.09
Exotica Salad
Grilled shrimp, spinach, corn, hearts of palm, red onions, avocado, tomato, and lemon vinaigrette. add chicken for an additional charge.
US$19.55
Arugula Salad
Baby arugula, fresh mozzarella, roasted red peppers, red onion, tomato, and red wine vinaigrette. add chicken for an additional charge.
US$16.09

Sides

White Rice 8 Oz.
US$3.45
Maduros (Small)
US$4.05
Side Chimichurri
US$0.89
Side Of Mojo
US$0.89
Maduros (Large)
US$8.05
Yuca Frita
US$6.89
Side Chipotle Mayo
US$0.59
Tostones
Tostones served with chimichurri
US$5.75
Side Habanero Mayo
US$0.59
White Rice 16 Oz.
US$5.75
White Rice & Black Beans 8 Oz.
US$4.59
Side Garlic Citrus Aioli
US$0.59
White Rice & Black Beans 16 Oz.
US$8.05

Dessert

Tres Leche
US$5.19
Carrot Cake
US$5.19
Chocolate Alfajore
US$4.05
Guava Pastry
Not Avaliable Online
US$3.19
Guava Alfajore
US$4.05
White Chocolate Alfajore
US$4.05
Key Lime Pie
US$4.60
Churro
Cinnamon sugar dusted
US$2.05
Lemon Mascarpone
US$5.19
Alfajores
lemon cookie, dulce de leche and crushed coconut
US$2.89
Chocolate Cake
US$4.60

Soup

Caldo Gallego Soup 8 Oz.
(white beans onions, spinach, ham, potato, spanish chorizo, broth)
US$4.59
Caldo Gallego Soup 16 Oz.
(white beans onions, spinach, ham, potato, spanish chorizo, broth)
US$6.89
Cuban Black Bean Soup 16 Oz.
US$6.35
Cuban Black Bean Soup 8 Oz.
US$4.05

Café Salads

Café Salads Small
US$4.59
Café Salads Large
US$9.19

American Coffee

Extra Shot
US$1.05
Vanilla Latte Small
US$4.39
Lg Matcha Latte
US$6.09
Chai Latte Large
US$6.09
Large Latte
US$5.55
Benjamin Tea Large
US$4.59
Mocha Latte Small
US$4.95
Benjamin Tea Small
Assortment of herbal teas.
US$4.05
Espresso Single
US$3.35
Caramel Latte Large
US$5.75
Cappucino Large
US$5.55
Sm Matcha Latte
US$4.95
Vanilla Latte Large
US$4.95
Ice Tea Large
US$5.75
Coffee Small
US$3.45
Small Americano
US$4.15
Cappucino Small
US$4.59
Caramel Latte Small
Ghirardelli chocolate.
US$4.95
Chai Latte Small
US$4.95
Coffee Large
US$4.05
Mocha Latte Large
US$5.75
Espresso Double
US$4.39
Small Latte
US$4.59
Ice Tea Small
US$4.59
Large Americano
US$4.59

Cuban Coffee

Colada
a pitcher of Cafecito (4 shots of espresso and 3 scoops of caramelized sugar)
US$6.89
Hot Choolate Small
US$4.59
Cortadito Double
Cuban espresso combined with a teaspoon of sugar
US$4.59
Cortadito Single
Cafecito combined with a tablespoon or two of hot milk.
US$3.45
Cafecito Single
cuban espresso combined with a teaspoon of sugar
US$3.35
Café Con Leche Large
Cafecito added to a glass of steamed milk
US$5.55
Cafecito Double
Cuban espresso combined with a teaspoon of sugar
US$4.39
Hot Chocolate Large
US$5.75
Café Con Leche Small
Cafecito added to a glass of steamed milk
US$4.59
Extra Shot
US$1.05

Combos

Chip Combo
US$4.59
Soup Combo
US$6.35
Salad Combo
US$6.89
Caldo Gallego Combo
US$6.89

Vegan Specialties

Salsichon Platillo
Beyond sausage, mojo, grilled peppers, onions, tomatoes, tostones, rice, black beans.
US$20.69
Mixto Vegano Platillo
Beyond meat, rice and beans, yucca, parsley, tomato, chimichurri
US$20.15
Vegan Saltado
steak, tomato, onions, bell peppers, yucca, soy sauce, vinegar, rice and beans
US$20.69
Vegan Provoletta Sandwich
Vegan cheese, roasted red peppers, chimichurri
US$12.09
Vegan Vaca Frita Platillo
Beyond meat, green and red pepper, onion, sherry wine and fresh lime juice, rice, beans, plantain.
US$20.69
Vegan Pan Con Bistec Sandwich
Beyond meat, onions, tomato, shoestring potatoes, lettuce, mojo
US$16.45
Sabor Imposible Sandwich
Beyond meat, vegan cheese, spinach, onion, pickle, tomato, vegan chipotle mayo
US$16.45
La Playa Sandwich
Beyond sausage, mojo, chimichurri, roasted red peppers, spinach, vegan cheese and vegan chipotle mayo.
US$16.45
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