Tropicuba Cafe
5606 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL
Menu (As of 10/30)
Sandwiches
- Sand combo- Reg (Arroz o Papas Fritas) $14.95
- Sand-combo-Sup (Arroz o papas fritas) $16.95
- Tropicombo Sand(volcano Rice)Reg $15.95
- Bistec Sandwich (Reg) $10.95
- Bistec Sandwich (Sup) $12.95
- Bistec A Caballo Sandwich (Reg) $12.95
- Bistec A Caballo Sandwich (Sup) $14.95
- Cubano Sandwich (Reg) $10.95
- Cubano Sandwich (Sup) $12.95
- Media Noche Sandwich (Reg) $10.95
- Pollo Sandwich (Regr) $10.95Chicken.
- Pollo Sandwich (Sup) $12.95Chicken.
- Lechon Sandwich (Regr) $10.95Shredded pork.
- Lechon Sandwich (Sup) $12.95Shredded pork.
- Ropa Vieja Sandwich (Reg) $12.95Shredded beef.
- Ropa Vieja Sandwich (Sup) $14.95Shredded beef.
- Ropa Vieja De Pollo Sandwich (Reg) $10.95Shredded chicken.
- Ropa Vieja De Pollo Sandwich (Sup) $12.95Shredded chicken.
- Vegetariano Sandwich (Reg) $9.95Veggie.
- Vegetariano Sandwich (Sup) $11.95Veggie.
- Tripleta Sandwich (Regr)(Bistec, Pollo, Jamon) $12.95Steak, chicken, and ham.
- Tripleta Sandwich( Sup) (Bistec, Pollo, Jamon) $14.95Steak, chicken, and ham.
- Tropicuba Sandwich (Reg)/avocado $11.95
- Tropicuba Sand (Sup)/avocado $13.95
- Croquetas Sandwich (Reg) $10.95
- Croquetas Sandwich (Sup) $12.95
- Timba Sandwich With Cream Cheese (Reg) $7.95With cream cheese.
- Timba Sandwich With Cream Cheese (Sup) $9.95With cream cheese.
- Mantequilla Sandwich (Reg) $4.95Butter sandwich.
- Mantequilla Sandwich (Sup) $6.95Butter sandwich.
- Sand combo- Reg (Arroz o Papas Fritas) $17.94
- Sand-combo-Sup (Arroz o papas fritas) $20.34
- Tropicombo Sand(volcano Rice)Reg $19.14
- Bistec Sandwich (Reg) $13.14
- Bistec Sandwich (Sup) $15.54
- Bistec A Caballo Sandwich (Reg) $15.54
- Bistec A Caballo Sandwich (Sup) $17.94
- Cubano Sandwich (Reg) $13.14
- Cubano Sandwich (Sup) $15.54
- Pollo Sandwich (Regr) $13.14Chicken.
- Pollo Sandwich (Sup) $15.54Chicken.
- Lechon Sandwich (Regr) $13.14Shredded pork.
- Lechon Sandwich (Sup) $15.54Shredded pork.
- Ropa Vieja Sandwich (Reg) $15.54Shredded beef.
- Ropa Vieja Sandwich (Sup) $17.94Shredded beef.
- Ropa Vieja De Pollo Sandwich (Reg) $13.14Shredded chicken.
- Ropa Vieja De Pollo Sandwich (Sup) $15.54Shredded chicken.
- Media Noche Sandwich (Reg) $13.14
- Vegetariano Sandwich (Reg) $11.94Veggie.
- Vegetariano Sandwich (Sup) $14.34Veggie.
- Tripleta Sandwich (Regr)(Bistec, Pollo, Jamon) $15.54Steak, chicken, and ham.
- Tripleta Sandwich( Sup) (Bistec, Pollo, Jamon) $17.94Steak, chicken, and ham.
- Tropicuba Sandwich (Reg)/avocado $14.34
- Tropicuba Sand (Sup)/avocado $16.74
- Croquetas Sandwich (Reg) $13.14
- Croquetas Sandwich (Sup) $15.54
- Timba Sandwich With Cream Cheese (Reg) $9.54With cream cheese.
- Timba Sandwich With Cream Cheese (Sup) $11.94With cream cheese.
- Mantequilla Sandwich (Reg) $5.94Butter sandwich.
- Mantequilla Sandwich (Sup) $8.34Butter sandwich.
Coffee
- Café Con Leche (12oz) $5.70
- Café Con Leche (16 oz) $7.14
- Café Con Leche Frio $7.14
- Café Cubano $4.20
- Café Cubano Doble $5.94
- Café Cortadito $4.20
- Cortadito Doble $5.94
- Americano $5.94
- Chocolate Caliente $7.14
- milk 12 oz $4.74
Soda
- Kola Champagne-Puerto Rican Soda $4.20
- Malta-Puerto Rican Soda $4.20
- Coco Rico-Puerto Rican Soda $4.20
- jupina-Cuban Soda $4.20
- Materva-Cuban Soda $4.20
- Iron Beer-Cuban Soda $4.20
- Buccanero Malta 6pack $8.40
- Coke $3.00
- Diet Coke $3.00
- Sprite $3.00
- Fanta $3.00
- pepsi $3.00
- bucanero malta $1.80
Agua Fresca y Batidos
- Agua-Parcha16 oz (Passion Fruit) $7.14
- Aguas-Parcha 32oz (Passion Fruit) $10.74
- Aguas - Mango 16 oz $7.14
- Aguas - Mango 32 oz $10.74
- Aguas - Guayaba 16oz (Guava) $7.14
- Aguas - Guayaba 32oz (Guava) $10.74
- Batido - Mamey $7.14Cuban milkshake.
- Batido - Banana/Platano $7.14Cuban milkshake.
- Batido - Strawberry/Fresa $7.14Cuban milkshake.
- Batido - Piña Colada $7.14Cuban milkshake.
- Batido- Mango $7.14Cuban milkshake.
- Batido- Banana Strawberry (Fresa Y Platano) $7.14Cuban milkshake.
- Batido - Passion fruit $7.14Cuban milkshake.
Water
Egg Sandwiches
- Ham and Cheese (Reg) $10.74Ham and cheese sandwich.
- Ham and Cheese (Super) $13.14
- Egg, Ham and Cheese ( Reg) $10.74Egg, ham, and cheese sandwich.
- Egg ham and Cheese (Super) $13.14
- Egg, Mx chorizo,Cheese ( Reg) $10.74Egg, chorizo, and cheese sandwich.
- Egg, Mx Chorizo,Cheese ( Super) $13.14
- Huevo, Salchicha Y Queso ( Reg) $10.74Egg, sausage, and cheese sandwich.
- Huevo, Salchicha y Queso ( Super) $13.14
- Egg,Beacon and Cheese( Reg) $10.74Egg, bacon, and cheese sandwich.
- Egg,Beacon and Cheese(Super) $13.14
- Huevo Vegetales Y Queso ( Reg) $10.74Egg, vegetables, and cheese sandwich.
- Huevo, Vegetales y Queso (super) $13.14
- Combinado Jamon, Chorizo, Huevo Y Queso (Reg) $11.94Ham, chorizo, egg, and cheese.
- Combinado Jamon, Chorizo, Huevo Y Queso (Super) $14.34Ham, chorizo, egg, and cheese.
- Tripleta De Huevo (Chorizo, Jamon, Salchicha) (Reg) $13.14Egg with chorizo, ham, and sausage.
- Tripleta De Huevo super(Chorizo, Jamon, Salchicha) (Super) $15.54Egg with chorizo, ham, and sausage.
- Pan Con Timba (Reg) $9.00
- Pan Con Timba (Super) $11.94
Breakfast Plates
- Platillo De Bistec Con Huevo Y Maduros $22.74Steak and eggs plate: 3 eggs (your choice), churrasco, and sweet plantains (maduros).
Breakfast Combos
- Combo 1: Coffee 8oz/half Sandwich (ham egg and cheese) $10.748 oz coffee and small sandwich.
- Combo 2: Coffee 8oz/1 Vitrina Item $8.348 oz coffee and 1 display case item.
- Combo 3: Coffee 8oz/1 Pastry $8.348 oz coffee and 1 sweet pastelito.
- Combo 4: Coffee 8oz Y half Pan Con Mantequilla $8.348 oz coffee and bread with butter.
Pan con mantequilla
- Mantequilla Regular $5.94
- Mantequilla Super $8.34
Jibaritos
- TropiCombo Jib (Choice:Meat volcano Rice) $19.14
- Jib Combo(Choice of meat and Rice) $17.94
- Jibarito - Bistec $14.34Green plantain sandwich. Includes cheese, mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion and garlic mojo.
- Jibarito - Bistec A Caballo $16.74Green plantain sandwich. Includes cheese, mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion and garlic mojo. Steak and fried egg.
- Jibarito - Pollo $14.34Green plantain sandwich. Includes cheese, mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion and garlic mojo.
- Jibarito - Cubano $14.34Green plantain sandwich. Includes cheese, mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion and garlic mojo. Cubano: smoked ham, roasted pork, swiss, pickles, mustard.
- Jibarito - Lechon $14.34Green plantain sandwich. Includes cheese, mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion and garlic mojo. Roasted pulled pork.
- Jibarito - Ropa Vieja $16.74Green plantain sandwich. Includes cheese, mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion and garlic mojo. Shredded beef.
- Jibarito - Ropa Vieja De Pollo $14.34Green plantain sandwich. Includes cheese, mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion and garlic mojo. Shredded chicken.
- Jibarito - Tripleta (Chicken, Beef, Ham) $16.74Green plantain sandwich. Includes cheese, mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion and garlic mojo.
- jibarito-Veggie/vegetariano $14.34
- Jibarito-Veggie a Caballo(egg) $16.74
Aperitivos
- Tostones $7.14
- Sweet Plantains (Maduros) $7.14
- Yuca Frita (Side) $7.14
- Yuca Con Mojo $7.14
- Mariquitas $7.14
- Papas Fritas (French Fries) $7.14
- Mixta To GO $14.34
Appetizers (By Piece)
- Alcapurria $4.20
- Papa Rellena $4.20Stuffed potato.
- Yuca Rellena $5.94Stuffed yuca.
- Pastelito De Carne $3.54Meat pie.
- Bacalaítos $3.00Fish fritter.
- Sorullos $4.20Corn fritters.
- EmpanadasChicken, beef, or ham/cheese.
- Croquetas (4 pc) $5.94Ham, cheese, or chicken.
- Mariquitas $5.94
- Yuca Frita $7.14
- French Fries $5.94
- PastelPuertoRican- Pork $7.14Pork tamal.
- Tamal Cubano $7.14Veggie, pork, or chicken.
Appetizers (By The Pound)
- Lechon/x Libra
- Chicharron De Puerco (1/2 Lb) $7.14Fried pork belly. (Price not visible on image)
- Chicharron de Puerco (1 Lb) $15.54
- Carne Frita- (1/2 libra) $7.14Fried pork chunks. (Price not visible on image)
- carne Frita ( 1Lb) $15.54
- Ropa Vieja (1/2 lb) $9.54Marinated shredded beef.
- Ropa Vieja (1 lb) $16.74Marinated shredded beef.
Sides - Rice And Beans
- White Rice 8 oz $4.20
- White Rice 16 oz $7.80
- White Rice 32 oz $13.80
- Volcan (16 oz)Black beans white Rice $7.80Choice of: Gandules (Puerto Rican rice), Congri (Cuban rice), Blanco (white rice), Frijol Negro (black beans), Frijol Rojos Con Puerco (red pork beans).
- Volcan (32 oz) $13.80Choice of: Gandules (Puerto Rican rice), Congri (Cuban rice), Blanco (white rice), Frijol Negro (black beans), Frijol Rojos Con Puerco (red pork beans).
- Gandules 8 oz $4.20
- Gandules 16 oz $7.80
- Gandules 32 oz $13.80
- Congri 8oz $4.20
- Congri 16 oz $7.80
- Congri 32 oz $13.80
- frijol negro8oz $4.20
- frijol negro 16oz $7.80
- Frijol negro 32 oz $14.34
- frijol Rojo 8 oz $4.20
- Frijol Rojo 16 oz $7.14
- frijol Rojo 32 oz $14.34
Entrees - Beef / res
- Picadillo A La Habanera $17.94Ground beef/pork with 2 fried eggs. Served with 2 sides.
- Carne Guisada $17.94Beef stew with potatoes. Served with 2 sides.
- Bistec Encebollado $17.94Beef rib eye steak with grilled onions. Served with 2 sides.
- Bistec Encebollado A Caballo $20.34Beef rib eye steak with grilled onions and fried egg. Served with 2 sides.
- Ropa Vieja (Entree) $20.34Marinated shredded beef. Served with 2 sides.
- Bistec Salteado-Fajitas $20.34Beef fajitas. Served with 2 sides.
- Rabo Encendido $35.94Oxtail in creole sauce. Served with 2 sides.
- Churrasco $35.94Cuban style grilled skirt steak. Served with 2 sides.
Entrees - Chicken / pollo
- Pollo Guisado $17.94Chicken stew with potatoes and olives. Served with 2 sides.
- Pechuga De Pollo A La Plancha $17.94Grilled chicken breast. Served with 2 sides.
- Pechuga Salteada $17.94Fajitas de pollo (grilled chicken fajitas). Served with 2 sides.
- Ropa Vieja De Pollo (Entree) $17.94Marinated shredded chicken. Served with 2 sides.
- Medio Pollo Frito (Entree) $17.941/2 fried chicken. Served with 2 sides.
- Pollo asado/Grill Chx $17.941/2 roasted chicken on the top. Served with 2 sides.
Entrees - Pork / puerco
- Pork Belly-Chicharron $17.94Pork belly. Served with 2 sides.
- Pork Chunks-Chuletas Fritas $17.94Pork chops. Served with 2 sides.
- Pernil-Lechon Asado $17.94Roasted pulled pork with Cuban season. Served with 2 sides.
- Guisado De Cerdo $17.94Pork stew with carrots. Served with 2 sides.
- Mixta Boricua $17.94Pernil asado, pastel and gandules rice. Served with 2 sides.
- Mixta Cubana $17.94Pernil asado, tamal veggie and congri rice. Served with 2 sides.
Soup / sopa
- Soup Of The Day (Small) $7.14Beef or chicken.
- Soup Of The Day (Large) $14.95Beef or chicken.
- Tropicuba Special: Small Soup And 1/2 Sandwich $15.54Choice of Cuban or Lechon sandwich.
La Casa Del Chino Cubano / arroz Frito
- Chicken Fried Rice $17.94Fried rice with egg, onion, red and green bell peppers. Served with sweet plantains.
- Pork Fried Rice $17.94Fried rice with egg, onion, red and green bell peppers. Served with sweet plantains.
- Beef Fried Rice $17.94Fried rice with egg, onion, red and green bell peppers. Served with sweet plantains.
- Shrimp Fried Rice $23.94Fried rice with egg, onion, red and green bell peppers. Served with sweet plantains.
- Veggie Fried Rice $15.54Fried rice with egg, onion, red and green bell peppers. Served with sweet plantains.
- Double Combination (Beef, Pork, Chicken) $20.34No shrimp. Fried rice with egg, onion, red and green bell peppers. Served with sweet plantains.
- Triple Combination (Beef, Pork, Chicken) $21.54No shrimp. Fried rice with egg, onion, red and green bell peppers. Served with sweet plantains.
- Super Combination (Beef, Pork, Chicken, Shrimp) $23.94Fried rice with egg, onion, red and green bell peppers. Served with sweet plantains.
Kids Menu
- Kids Menu - Mini Ham And Cheese Sandwich $10.74Served with French fries.
Desserts / Postres
- Custard / Flan (Small) $5.94Coco or vanilla.
- Custard / Flan (Large) $11.94Coco or vanilla.
- Pastelito De Guayaba $3.54
- Pastry / Pastelito De Guayaba Con Queso $3.54
- Corn Fritter / Sorullo $3.00
extras / modificaciones
- Extra carne $3.60
- Lettuce $1.20
- Tomate $1.20
- Lettuce y Tomate $2.40
- Extra onion
- Extra Mayo $1.20
- Mustard $1.20
- 1-fried egg $2.40
- side aguacate $3.60
- salsa ajo 1oz $1.20
- hot sauce-1 oz $1.20
- salsa de ajo 16 oz $7.14
- salsa picante 16 oz $7.14
- pickles $1.20
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