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Candela Cuban Cafe
5059 West Diversey Avenue
Chicago, IL 60639
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Weekend Special
Saturday and Sunday Only

Ajiaco
A rich, hearty Cuban comfort food stew, a one-pot meal featuring tender chunks of pork simmered with a variety of root vegetables flavored with a savory sofrito base (onion, bell pepper, garlic) and Cuban spices, creating a flavorful dish.$4.50+Bistec Uruguayo
Thin beef steak stuffed with ham and cheese, breaded and fried until golden - Served with your choice of two sides.$15.00OUT OF STOCKChuleta de Cerdo
$15.00OUT OF STOCKBistec Empanizado
$15.00Camarones Empanizados
$16.00
Food
Aperitivos / Appetizers

Croquetas de Jamon
4 ham croquettes (deep-fried fritters)$5.50
Croquetas de Queso
4 cheese croquettes (deep-fried fritters)$5.50
Empanadas Trio
3 Empanadas stuffed with your choice of ground beef, chicken, ham and cheese, ropa vieja, or lechon$8.95
Empanada 1pc
Single empanada stuffed with your choice of ground beef, chicken, ham and cheese, ropa vieja, or lechon.$3.25
Papas Rellenas
3 Stuffed potatoes with ground beef$5.95
Tostones
4 Fried green plantains$5.25
Tostones Rellenos
3 fried green plantain cups stuffed with your choice of protein (ground beef, chicken, ropa vieja, or lechon)$8.95
Montaditos
2 round fried green plantains sandwiches with your choice of protein (Steak or Chicken), lettuce, tomato, and mojo sauce.$8.95
Maduros
Sweet fried plantains$5.50
Mariquitas
Homemade plantain chips served with a side of garlic sauce$5.50
Yuca con Mojo
Cassava with garlic sauce$5.50
Yuca Frita
Fried Cassava$5.50
Yuca Rellena
2 Cassavas stuffed with ground beef$5.50
Tamal Cubano
Single Cuban tamal$4.00Sweet Potato Chips
$3.50
Desayunos / Breakfast
All breakfast sandwiches are prepared on 6" bread with garlic butter and mayonnaise.
Pan con Mantequilla
6" Bread with butter$3.00Pan con Croquetas
Fried ham croquettes (deep-fried fritters) sandwich Classic: 9" bread Jr: 6" bread$6.50+
Pan con Revoltillo
Scrambled eggs sandwich Classic: 9" bread Jr: 6" bread$6.50+Pan con Huevos Fritos
Fried eggs sandwich Classic: 9" bread Jr: 6" bread$6.50+
Pan con Timba
Buttered Cuban bread sandwich with layered cream cheese and sweet guava paste. Classic: 9" bread Jr: 6" bread$6.50+
Pan con Tortilla de Jamon
Ham omelette sandwich Classic: 9" bread Jr: 6" bread$7.50+Pan con Tortilla de Jamon y Queso
Ham and cheese omelette sandwich. Classic: 9" bread Jr: 6" bread$8.50+Pan con Tortilla de Queso
Cheese omelette sandwich. Classic: 9" bread Jr: 6" bread$7.00+
Pan con Tortilla de Vegetales
Veggie omelette sandwich; red and green peppers, onions, tomato, mayonnaise. Classic: 9" bread Jr: 6" bread$7.50+
Candela Desayuno/Breakfast Plate
2 eggs, any style, bread with butter and your choice of two breakfast sides$11.501 Egg, any style
$1.752 Eggs, any style
$3.50
Sandwiches

Sandwich de Bistec
Grilled steak and onions, lettuce and tomato. Classic: 9" bread Jr: 6" bread$9.50+
Sandwich de Ropa Vieja
Shredded beef stewed in flavorful tomato Creole sauce. Classic: 9" bread Jr: 6" bread$10.50+
Sandwich de Bistec a Caballo
Grilled steak, 2 fried eggs, onions, lettuce and tomato. Classic: 9" bread Jr: 6" bread$10.50+
Sandwich Cubano
Smoked ham, roasted pork, Swiss cheese, pickles and mustard Classic: 9" bread Jr: 6" bread$9.50+
Sandwich de Lechon Asado
Roasted pulled pork and grilled onions. Classic: 9" bread Jr: 6" bread$9.50+
Sandwich de Pollo
Grilled chicken breast, onions, lettuce, and tomato. Classic: 9" bread Jr: 6" bread$8.50+Sandwich de Jamon y Queso
Ham and Swiss cheese. Classic: 9" bread Jr: 6" bread$7.50+
Sandwich de Jamon, Queso y Huevo
Ham, Swiss cheese, and eggs. Classic: 9" bread Jr: 6" bread$8.50+
Sandwich de Vegetales
Bell peppers, onions, tomato, lettuce, mayonnaise, and pickles. Classic: 9" bread Jr: 6" bread$7.00+
Media Noche
6" Sweet soft bread roll, roasted pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, mustard$10.95
Sopas / Soups
Ensaladas / Salads
Platos Tipicos / Traditional Entrees
All Entrees, except Plato Guajiro, are served with your choice of two sides.

Bistec en Cazuela
Thinly sliced steak, cooked in flavorful tomato Creole sauce$18.50OUT OF STOCK
Bistec Encebollado
Steak and grilled onions$18.50
Bistec Encebollado a Caballo
Steak and sautéed onions with two fried eggs.$19.50
Ropa Vieja
Shredded beef stewed in flavorful tomato Creole sauce.$18.50
Lechon Asado
Roasted pulled pork and sautéed onions.$17.50
Masitas de Cerdo Fritas
Fried pork chunks$17.50
Pechuga de Pollo Empanizada
Roasted quarter chicken, potatoes, red peppers and onions.$17.50
Pechuga a la Plancha
Grilled chicken breast and sautéed onions.$17.50Plato Guajiro
White rice, Cuban ground beef, 2 fried Eggs, and sweet fried plantains served in a bowl.$15.00
Menu para Niños / Kid's Menu
Kid's Pechuga a la Plancha
Grilled chicken served with a side of rice or French Fries. Includes a drink (apple juice, orange juice or canned soda)$8.95Kid's Bistec a la Plancha
Grilled steak served with a side of rice or French Fries. Includes a drink (apple juice, orange juice or canned soda)$9.95Kid's Pan con Queso
6" Grilled cheese sandwich served with a side of rice or French Fries. Includes a drink (apple juice, orange juice or canned soda)$6.95
Acompañantes / Sides
Arroz Blanco
White Rice$3.00Arroz Amarillo
Yellow Rice$4.00Congri
Black Beans and Rice$4.00Frijoles Negros
Black Beans$3.95Frijoles Colorados
Red Beans$3.95
Mariquitas
Homemade plantain Chips with garlic sauce on the side.$5.50
Maduros
Sweet Fried Plantains$5.50
Tostones
4 Fried Green Plantains$5.50
Yuca con Mojo
Cassava with garlic sauce$4.95
Yuca Frita
Fried Cassava$4.95Papas Fritas
French Fries$3.95Pan con Mantequilla
6" Bread with Butter$3.00Ensalada
House Salad$2.95
Postres / Desserts

Flan
Baked Vanilla Custard$3.95Pudding
$3.95
Pastelito de Guayaba
Buttery puff pastry with Guava paste$2.95OUT OF STOCK
Pastelito de Guayaba y Queso
Guava paste and cream cheese puff pastry$2.956 Pastelitos
Half dozen buttery puff pastries: 3 Guava and 3 Guava and cream cheese Pastelitos OR you can choose your favorite filling.$17.0012 Pastelitos
1 dozen buttery puff pastries: 6 Guava and 6 Guava and cream cheese Pastelitos OR you can choose your favorite filling.$33.00
Drinks
Cafe / Coffee
Cafe con Leche
Coffe, milk, and sugar.$3.25+Cafe Frio
16 oz Iced Latte$3.95
Cafe Cubano
Cuban Espresso$2.50
Cortadito
12 oz Cuban Espresso with milk and sugar.$3.50Cafe Americano
American Coffee$3.25+Cafe Descafeinado
Decaf Coffee$3.50+Te Caliente
Hot Tea$3.25+Chocolate Caliente
12 oz. Hot Chocolate$3.95Cafe Bombon
Cuban Espresso and condensed milk$3.95
Batidos / Smoothies
Batido de Chocolate
$5.95Batido de Coco
Coconut Smoothie$5.95Batido de Fresa
Strawberry Smoothie$5.95Batido de Fresa y Banana
Strawberry & Banana Smoothie$5.95Batido de Guanabana
Soursop Smoothie$5.95Batido de Guava
$5.95OUT OF STOCKBatido de Mamey
$5.95Batido de Mango
$5.95Batido de Parcha/Maracuya
Passionfruit Smoothie$5.95Batido de Platano
Banana Smoothie$5.95Batido de Trigo
Wheat Smoothie$5.95Batido de Guava
$5.95OUT OF STOCK
Bebidas / Beverages

Jupina
$2.95
Materva
$2.95
Kola Champagne
$2.95
Malta India
$2.95
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love$2.95
Diet Coke
Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink$2.95
Sprite
Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free$2.95
Fanta Orange
Liberate your every day with fizzy and refreshing fruit-flavored Fanta soda pop$2.95
Apple Juice
$2.95Orange Juice
$2.95OUT OF STOCK
Goya Guayaba
$2.99
Goya Mango
$3.25Goya Parcha
$3.50Piña Colada sin Alcohol
$6.95
Mojito sin Alcohol
$5.95Botella de Agua / Bottled Water
$1.50Foco Coconut Juice
$3.25
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All hours
| Sunday | 8:00 am - 4:45 pm |
| Monday | 7:00 am - 5:45 pm |
| Tuesday | 7:00 am - 5:45 pm |
| Wednesday | 7:00 am - 5:45 pm |
| Thursday | 7:00 am - 5:45 pm |
| Friday | 7:00 am - 5:45 pm |
| Saturday | 8:00 am - 5:45 pm |
Restaurant info
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