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    Candela Cuban Cafe

    5059 West Diversey Avenue

    Chicago, IL 60639


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    Featured Items

    • Cafe con Leche

      Coffe, milk, and sugar.
      $3.25+
    • Empanadas Trio

      3 Empanadas stuffed with your choice of ground beef, chicken, ham and cheese, ropa vieja, or lechon
      $8.95
    • Sandwich de Bistec a Caballo

      Grilled steak, 2 fried eggs, onions, lettuce and tomato. Classic: 9" bread Jr: 6" bread
      $10.50+

    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.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $15.00
    • Chuleta de Cerdo

      OUT OF STOCK
      $15.00
    • Bistec Empanizado

      $15.00
    • Camarones 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
      $4.00
    • Sweet 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
      $3.00
    • Pan 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
      $11.50
    • 1 Egg, any style

      $1.75
    • 2 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

    • Sopa de Pollo

      Chicken Soup and bread with butter
      OUT OF STOCK
      $3.25+
    • Sopa de Res

      Beef Soup and bread with butter
      $3.25+

    Ensaladas / Salads

    • Ensalada de Pollo

      Grilled chicken, lettuce, tomato, red onion, roasted peppers
      $8.95
    • Ensalada de Res

      Grilled steak, lettuce, tomato, red onion, roasted peppers. *Avocado added upon request.
      $9.95

    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
      OUT OF STOCK
      $18.50
    • 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.
      $17.50
    • Plato 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)
      $8.95
    • Kid'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)
      $9.95
    • Kid'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
      $3.00
    • Arroz Amarillo

      Yellow Rice
      $4.00
    • Congri

      Black Beans and Rice
      $4.00
    • Frijoles Negros

      Black Beans
      $3.95
    • Frijoles 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
      $4.95
    • Papas Fritas

      French Fries
      $3.95
    • Pan con Mantequilla

      6" Bread with Butter
      $3.00
    • Ensalada

      House Salad
      $2.95

    Postres / Desserts

    • Flan

      Baked Vanilla Custard
      $3.95
    • Pudding

      $3.95
    • Pastelito de Guayaba

      Buttery puff pastry with Guava paste
      OUT OF STOCK
      $2.95
    • Pastelito de Guayaba y Queso

      Guava paste and cream cheese puff pastry
      $2.95
    • 6 Pastelitos

      Half dozen buttery puff pastries: 3 Guava and 3 Guava and cream cheese Pastelitos OR you can choose your favorite filling.
      $17.00
    • 12 Pastelitos

      1 dozen buttery puff pastries: 6 Guava and 6 Guava and cream cheese Pastelitos OR you can choose your favorite filling.
      $33.00

    Extras

    • Extra Jalapeño Sauce

      $0.50
    • Extra Mojo

      Garlic sauce
      $0.50
    • Extra MayoKetchup

      Pink Sauce - Mayonnaise & Ketchup dipping sauce
      $0.50
    • Extra Chimichurri

      $0.50
    • Chimichurri 8oz

      $3.95

    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.
      $3.50
    • Cafe Americano

      American Coffee
      $3.25+
    • Cafe Descafeinado

      Decaf Coffee
      $3.50+
    • Te Caliente

      Hot Tea
      $3.25+
    • Chocolate Caliente

      12 oz. Hot Chocolate
      $3.95
    • Cafe Bombon

      Cuban Espresso and condensed milk
      $3.95

    Batidos / Smoothies

    • Batido de Chocolate

      $5.95
    • Batido de Coco

      Coconut Smoothie
      $5.95
    • Batido de Fresa

      Strawberry Smoothie
      $5.95
    • Batido de Fresa y Banana

      Strawberry & Banana Smoothie
      $5.95
    • Batido de Guanabana

      Soursop Smoothie
      $5.95
    • Batido de Guava

      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.95
    • Batido de Mamey

      $5.95
    • Batido de Mango

      $5.95
    • Batido de Parcha/Maracuya

      Passionfruit Smoothie
      $5.95
    • Batido de Platano

      Banana Smoothie
      $5.95
    • Batido de Trigo

      Wheat Smoothie
      $5.95
    • Batido de Guava

      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.95

    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

      $2.95
    • Orange Juice

      OUT OF STOCK
      $2.95
    • Goya Guayaba

      $2.99
    • Goya Mango

      $3.25
    • Goya Parcha

      $3.50
    • Piña Colada sin Alcohol

      $6.95
    • Mojito sin Alcohol

      $5.95
    • Botella de Agua / Bottled Water

      $1.50
    • Foco Coconut Juice

      $3.25
    If you use a credit card, this establishment will charge an additional 3.00% ($0.00) to help offset processing costs. This amount is not more than what this establishment pays in fees.

    All hours
    Sunday8:00 am - 4:45 pm
    Monday7:00 am - 5:45 pm
    Tuesday7:00 am - 5:45 pm
    Wednesday7:00 am - 5:45 pm
    Thursday7:00 am - 5:45 pm
    Friday7:00 am - 5:45 pm
    Saturday8:00 am - 5:45 pm
    Restaurant info

    Authentic Cuban Flavors

    Location

    5059 West Diversey Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639

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