Welcome to Copacubana Cafe
At Copacubana Cafe, located in the heart of Chicago, we bring the vibrant flavors and warmth of Cuba to your dining experience. Our family-owned establishment emphasizes authenticity, serving classic dishes like Ropa Vieja and Fricase de Pollo, prepared with love and skilled tradition. Guests rave about our generous portions and friendly service, making each visit feel like home. Beyond savory entrees, our delightful desserts, such as Choco Flan and Pastelitos, perfectly round out the meal. At Copacubana Cafe, we invite you to savor and celebrate Cuban culinary heritage in a cozy setting, where every meal is a heartfelt journey.
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5800 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60634 Hotline: (773) 593-7288
Welcome to Copacubana Cafe, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Chicago at 5800 W Irving Park Rd. This charming cafe specializes in authentic Cuban cuisine, serving hearty dishes that transport you straight to the tropical shores of Cuba. Whether you're a long-time fan of Cuban flavors or a curious newcomer, Copacubana invites you to explore the delightful menu and experience the warmth of their hospitality.
As you step inside, the cozy atmosphere wraps around you like a warm hug. With family-friendly service and a homey vibe, you'll immediately feel at ease. The staff, eager to share their culinary expertise, makes every effort to accommodate diners, ensuring a wonderful entrance into the world of Cuban food.
### Menu Highlights
- Fricase de Pollo - This signature dish features flavorful dark meat chicken simmered with tender potatoes in a rich tomato-based sauce, a satisfying meal for $15.95 that often leaves diners with leftovers to take home.
- Picadillo Criollo - A delightful blend of ground beef, sautéed onions, and bell peppers, enriched with raisins and olives. Served with white rice, black beans, and sweet plantains for only $14.95.
- Vaca Frita - Shredded beef grilled to perfection with onions and Cuban mojo, complemented by frijoles negros and rice, priced at $16.95.
- Breakfast Options - Start your day with pancake stacks or an omelette that comes with toast, featuring options to upgrade with ham, bacon, or sausage.
- Desserts - Don't miss their sensational homemade Choco Flan ($6.95) and Tres Leche ($5.95) sponge cake that promise to satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you dreaming for more.
Customers rave about the portions and flavors, with many noting the incredible value for such high-quality food. Caitlin T. beautifully encapsulated the experience, mentioning how generous the portions were, stating, “the price was affordable and a steal for the very tasty Cuban food.” Customers like Mike W. have declared Copacubana Cafe as a new favorite for its perfectly crafted Cuban sandwiches and friendly service.
This establishment is new to the neighborhood, but its commitment to serving homemade Cuban dishes has quickly gained attention. As David N. noted, it’s a welcome addition that brings life and flavor to the area. With an evolving menu that reflects classic and modern Cuban flavors, there is always something new to try.
If you're in the mood for comfort food that feels like home, or if you want to indulge in Cuban culture through its rich culinary traditions, Copacubana Cafe is the place to be. Each dish is crafted with care and passion, ensuring that every visit feels like a special occasion. Don’t just take our word for it—stop by, indulge in the vibrant flavors, and let the cafe’s friendly atmosphere sweep you off your feet!
For inquiries or to place an order, you can reach them at (773) 593-7288. Plan your visit today, and experience the best Cuban food Chicago has to offer!
Ordered the fricase de pollo (chicken) and the portion was very big. It came with a lot of rice and plantains. It was very good and I had a lot of stuff to take home to eat for another meal. The price was affordable and a steal for the very tasty Cuban food made by this family owned restaurant. The staff was very nice and accommodating to our questions, since we had little experience with eating Cuban food. The restaurant felt very homey and it was clean. Overall would come back again!
The cook there is amazing, great value and great food. There is no better place for Cuban food.
My bud and I went to Copacubana Cafe the other day for a casual Cuban dinner. Copacubana Cafe is located at the corner of Irving Park and Menard and has its own parking lot. You have to order your food at the counter first, and they will then bring your food to your table. Overall the food was pretty tasty. My jibarito with pork, Swiss cheese, lettuce, and very fresh-tasting tomato slices was served as two mini-sandwiches. My bud polished off his plate of fricase de pollo - a heaping order of chicken seasoned in tomato sauce and served with yellow rice. We also split a couple of appetizers. The pastellito (meat pastry) with ground beef looked like a biscuit but was delicately flaky. The papa rellena with ground beef came out piping hot. The kind owner also gave us complimentary sips of sweet Cuban coffee.
Great fresh food, friendly service definitely be back to explore the menu further never had Cuban food before but plan to come back soon
I've been here several times foods always great but if you want it to be fire you must request and add the homemade garlic to everything you won't regret it. Their steak sandwich Carlitos way is bomb and my new favorite Chicken Sandwich I order it with extra mayo, lettuce, onion, tomato and Swiss cheese. And don't forget the Garlic I'll update my review on next visit and will have more pictures soon
Got the chicken noodle soup and it was so good I love that you can tell it's homemade. Its a mom and pop shop and the service was nice, I like that they had a sense of humor!
This is very new to the neighborhood and a welcome addition. Besides Caesar's Pierogis there are not many places in the area that serve lunch! And the place it replaced... let's just say it wasn't as inviting. The legacy fast food yellow tables were ok. I'd add table cloths and Cuban music personally. And the patched bullet holes in the window were an interesting decoration... but then again it could be seen as representative of Castro's regime too! Look, they are just starting. Give it time. They are adding to the menu daily and all items are home made; so the Cuban Sandwich I had was tasty and the plantain chips were good too! Add a drink and tax and I was pleasantly full for just $14. To me the price point was perfect. This place has all the trappings of a family run deal with folks who are attentive and put a lot of care into their restaurant. Give it a try! I think you'll like it :)
Found a great new spot for Cuban sandwiches. Best Cubano I've had in Chicago. Bread was crisp outside but pillowy soft inside. Perfect amount of pork, ham, mustard and pickles inside. Also got the black beans and rice (not pictured) The beans was wonderfully seasoned and very delicious. The maduros were excellent as well. I don't know if they were freshly cut and fried but they sure tasted like it. A perfect accompaniment with the other food in our order. Service was extremely friendly. We will definitely be putting Copa Cubano on our list of favorites.