Copacubana Cafe Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the Menu at Copacubana Cafe
Step into Copacubana Cafe, a vibrant gem in Chicago's culinary scene, where authentic Cuban flavors await. This family-owned eatery, located at 5800 W Irving Park Rd, crafts each dish with care and passion. Signature entrees like Picadillo Criollo and Vaca Frita showcase a delightful fusion of ingredients, and the Arroz con Pollo is a comforting classic that beckons for repeated indulgence.
Breakfast offerings like the Veggie Omelette and Steak and Eggs promise a hearty start to your day, while desserts, including the irresistible Choco Flan, are perfect for sweet endings. Customers rave about the generous portions and warm, inviting atmosphere—it's a spot that feels like home. From crispy sandwiches to homemade sides, each plate tells a story of culinary heritage. At Copacubana Cafe, you're not just dining; you're experiencing a vibrant Cuban culture through exceptional flavors.
Entrees
Fricase de Pollo
Our flavorful seasoned dark meat chicken, and potatoes, simmered in a flavorful tomato-based sauce. 30 min to cook
Pechuga de Pollo
Grilled chicken breast with cooked onions.
Arros con Pollo a Cuban
Classic chicken yellow rice. Served with sweet plantains.
Lechon Asado
Marinated with cuban mojo and slow oven roasted served boneless with frijoles negros rice and boiled yuca with mojo.
Masitas de Puerco
Fried pork chunks "masitas" a Cuban classic served with white rice, black beans, and sweet plantains.
Bistec Encebollado
Seasoned steak served with grilled onions and choice of rice & beans.
Ropa Vieja
Shredded beef cooked with garlic, onions, bell peppers. Wine and tomato sauce served with white rice and sweet plantains.
Vaca Frita
Shredded beef grilled with onions and cuban mojo served with frijoles negros rice and sweet plantains.
Picadillo Criollo
Ground beef cooked with onions, bell peppers, raisins, olives, wine and a light tomato sauce served with white rice black beans and sweet plantains.
Arroz Frito
Our delightful cuban version of a tasty fried rice with either chicken pork or vegetable.
Arroz Frito Combo
Our delightful cuban version of a tasty fried rice with either chicken pork or vegetable.
Rabo Encendido
Albondiga con Arroz Blanco frijol Colorado y ensalada
Homemade meatballs , white rice and red beans and salad
Flan Cubano
Flan traditional cuban custard glaze with carame.
Choco Flan
Our irresistable homemade chocoflan will make you dream about it.
Arroz con Leche
Cuban style rice pudding.
Tres Leche
Sponge cake soaked in evaporated milk, condensed milk and whole wheat milk.
Pudin de Pan Cuban
Our delicious cuban bread pudding made here in house.
Pastelitos
De guayaba, guayaba y queso, coco y carne. Cuban pastries, choice of guava, guava and cheese coconut, and homemade ground beef quesillos Venezuelan style.
Capucino
Cuban dessert
Desserts
Breakfast
Copa Breakfast
2 eggs any style, 2 bacon strips or sausage, hash browns and choice of toast or pancakes.
Omelette
American or Swiss cheese. Includes toast or pancakes and hash browns. Add ham bacon or sausage at an additional fee.
Veggie Omelette
Onions, green peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms, and broccoli, topped with melted choice of cheddar or Swiss cheese.
Pan con Matequilla
Pancakes
Stack of 3 buttery pancakes.
Steak and Eggs
Our juicy, grilled skirt steak served with 2 eggs any style, hash browns toast or pancakes.
Egg Sandwich
Scramble eggs and cheese. Add ham, and steak at additional fee.
French Toast
2 slices of French toast.
Chicken Soup
Served with vegetables and angel hair pasta bowl.
Large Chicken Soup
Served with vegetables and angel hair pasta bowl.
Chicharos Cubano
Split pea soup.
Large Chicharos Cubano
Split pea soup.
Bean Soup
Choice of read or black beans.
Large Bean Soup
Choice of read or black beans.
House Salad
Mixed romaine and iceberg lettuce, tomato, carrots, red onions, cucumbers and black olive. Add chicken, ham or avocado at an additional fee.
Copa Salad Tomatoes
Onions and avocados with a splash of olive oil and a pinch of salt.
Soups and Salads
Appetizers
Tostones
Of our homemade fried green plantains lightly salted with our homemade garlic sauce.
Mariquitas
Green plantain chips wiyh garlic oil.
Copamix
3 croquetas de jamon, 3 tamales, 2 empanadas, 3 tostones and 3 yuca fritas.
Croquetas
De jamon o pollo. Choice of 4 chicken or ham croquttes.
Empanadas
Homemade empanadas choice of chicken, ham and cheese, beef or vegetable. Add de ropa vieja at an additional fee.
Papa Rellena
Tasty homemade mashed potato balls, filled with seasoned ground beef.
Tamal Cubano
Tamal cubano en hoja corn based appetizer wrapped in corn husk and filled with choice of homemade roast pork or chicken.
Yuca rellena
Cuban Sandwich
Ham, roast pork, swiss cheese on pressed cuban bread with mustard and pickles. Add extra meat at an additional fee.
Media Noche
Ham, roast pork, swiss cheese on pressed cuban sweer bread with mustard and pickles. Add extra meat at an additional fee.
Lechon Sandwich
Mouthwatering slow roasted oven marinated pork with our homemade cuban mojo on pressed cuban bread.
Ropa Vieja Sandwich
Shredded beef cooked with garlic, onions, bell peppers, wine and light tomato sauce on pressed cuban bread. Add cheese or avocados at additional fee.
Pan con Bistec
Our marinated steak sandwich with grilled onions, lettuce, tomato and shoe string potatoes on a pressed cuban bread. Our special sauce. Add cheese or avocado at an additional fee.
Jibarito Sandwich
Plantain steak sandwich includes lettuce, tomato, cheese and homemade garlic cream. Add avocado at an additional fee.
Croquetas Sandwich
Ham or chicken croquettas. Swiss cheese, 3 croquettes and our homemade special sauce on pressed Cuban bread.
Pollo Sandwich
Marinated grilled chicken sandwich topped with grilled onions, lettuce and tomatoes. Add avocado or cheese at an additional fee.
Picadillo Sandwich
Ground beef cooked with onions, bell peppers, raisins, olives, diced potatoes in wine and a light tomato sauce on a acpressed cuban bread. Add cheese at an additional fee.
Frita Cubana
Cuban style cheeseburger made with a ground beef and spanish sauce patty and sauteed onions, topped with crispy shoestring french fries and our special homemade sauce while sitting on a fluffy cuban roll. Served with french fries or plantain chips.
Ham & cheese
Sandwiches
Sides
Papa Fritas
French fries.
Maduros
Fried sweet plantains.
Arroz Blanco
Congri
Arroz Oriental
Yuca en Mojo
Our homemade casaba marinated in a garlic oil topped with onions.
Yuca Frita
Frijoles
Red or black beans.
Arroz Amarillo
Kids Cheeseburger
Kids P and J Peanut Butter and Jelly
Kids Grilled Cheese
Kids Mac and Cheese
Kids Chicken Nuggets
Kids Pancakes
Kids Meal
Drinks
Pepsi
Diet Pepsi
Mango Pepsi
Materva
Jupinia
Iron Beer
Mountain Dew
Mug Rootbeer
Orange Crush
Grape Crush
Brisk Lemon Iced Tea
Starry Lemon
Lime.
Malta
Malt beverage.
Whole Milk
2% Milk
Chocolate Milk
Orange Juice
Apple Juice
Almond Milk
Milk Shake
Cafe con Leche
Cuban espresso coffee with steamed milk. Hot or iced.
Large Cafe con Leche
Cuban espresso coffee with steamed milk. Hot or iced.