Sazon Cubano 2.0
2252 N Western Ave, Chicago
(773) 252-4747
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Cuban Grilled Cheese with Fries
Platano Maduro Sweet Plantains
Pollo Chicken A la Plancha
Plantains and Pulled Pork
Plantain Steak Sandwich
Combination Fried Rice
Ham Croquettes Sand
Yuca Al Mojo de Ajo
Fried Plantain Chips
Sandwich de Croqueta
SOFT DRINKS
Materva
Cola Champagne
Malta India
Coke
Diet Coke
Coco Rico
Sprite
Jupina
Ginger Ale
Fanta Orange
Bottle Water
Ironbeer
Cranberry
Orange Juice
Lemonade
Pineapple Juice
JUICE
Passion Fruit
Hibiscus - Jamaica
Mango
Soursop
Pineapple
Guava
Strawberry
Green Tea Lemonade
Tamarind
SHAKES
Mamey
Mango
Soursop
Strawberry
Guava
Passion Fruit
Chocolate
COFFEE
Cafe Con Leche
Capuccino
Iced Coffee
Cafe Cubano ( espresso)
Cafe Bombom
Cortadito
Americano
Doble Cortadito
Matcha Latte
Tea
Chocolate Latte
Hot Chocolate
Appetizers
Trio de Empanadas
Your choice of three of our hand-crafted Empanadas.
Croquetas
Four Ham & chorizo croquettes served with a side of garlic mayo ketchup sauce.
Tamales Cubanos
Pork tamale wrapped in corn husk, served with garlic & onions.
Yuquita Frita
Crispy homemade yuca fries served with cilantro aioli.
Mariquitas
Fried plantain chips with cilantro aioli.
Calamar Frito
Tender Japanese calamari rings and tentacles, lightly coated and deep fry. Served with sweet chili sauce.
Masitas De Puerco
Juicy and tender fried pork covered with garlic and grilled onions. Served with fried yuca.
Jumbo Breaded Shrimp
Large tiger paw shrimps
Seafood Varadero
Crispy shrimp, fish, calamari, and fried yuca with tartar sauce.
Cubanito
Two Cuban tamales, fried pork, and mariquitas.
Tostones
Three golden fried tostones covered with Ropa vieja or shrimp, onions, avocado, and cheese.
Cuban Grilled
Combination of the most famous Cuban meats, Char-grilled Angus skirt steak, fried pork belly, chorizo, chicharron de Pollo, sweet plantains, tostones, and fried yuca.
Chicharron De Pollo
It is made with seasoned chicken thigh chunks marinated in a citrusy/ garlicky dressing.
Empanada
Soups & Salads
Avocado Salad
Another classic dish in every Cuban table. Slices of avocados with tomatoes and lemon vinaigrette.
Veggie Noodle Soup
A classic Cuban staple packed with flavor. Served with a Cuban toast.
House Salad
Tender green lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, red onions & lemon vinaigrette.
Chicken Soup
Chicken noodle soup with vegetables. Serve with a Cuban Toast.
Sandwiches
Cuban Sandwich w/ Fries
A tasty and toasted Cuban bread with house roasted pork, ham, Swiss cheese, mustard & pickles.
Ropa Vieja Sandwich w/ Fries
Juicy Shredded Beef braised in wine and tomato sauce with onions and peppers. Served in a pressed Cuban bread.
Steak Sandwich w/ Fries
Grilled steak and onions with lettuce, tomato, aioli sauce and topped with shoestring potatoes. Served in Cuban bread.
Crispy Pork Sandwich w/ Fries
24 hours marinated pork shoulder and slowly roasted to a pull apart stage. Served with grilled onions & Guava BBQ sauce in Brioche bun.
Roasted Pork Sandwich w/ Fries
Roasted pork and grilled onions. Served in a toasted Cuban Bread.
Media Noche Sandwich w/ Fries
Just like our famous Cuban sandwich but with a sweet roll.
Bacalao Sandwich (COD) w/ Fries
Crispy 312 beer batter Cod with lettuce, pickles & our house made tartar sauce. Served in a sweet roll.
Sandwich de Croqueta w/ Fries
Chorizo & Ham croquettes sandwich. Served in a toasted Cuban bread with cheese, aioli sauce, mustard and ketchup.
Chicken Sandwich w/ Fries
Grilled Chicken breast and Onions with lettuce, tomato and mayo. Served in a Cuban bread.
Veggie Sandwich w/ Fries
Pressed Cuban bread with grilled mix vegetables, avocado, mozzarella cheese and aioli sauce.
Timba Cubana W/ Fries
Cuban Sandwich
Jibaritos
Beef Jibarito
Chicken Jibarito
Pork Jibarito
Vegetarian Jibarito
Ropa Vieja Jibarito
Shrimp Jibarito
Burgers
Classic Burger W/ Fries
Half a pound Certified Angus Beef patty with American cheese, onions, lettuce, tomato, pickles and Sazon Cubano sauce.
Bacon Cheeseburger W/ Fries
Beef, Pork and Chorizo patty with grilled onions, shoestring potatoes and Sazon Cubano sauce.
Pull Pork Burger W/ Fries
Oven-roasted pork covered in a guava-barbeque sauce
Platos/Entrees
Lechon Asado
Marinated in homemade spices with a garlic citrus mix and slow-roasted to perfection.
Ropa Vieja
"Old Clothes" Juicy Shredded Beef braised in wine and tomato sauce with onions and peppers.
Vaca Frita (Fried Cow)
Shredded beef marinated with lime juice & garlic. Then pan seared until crispy.
Bistec de Palomilla
Pan fried Butterfly Steak, drizzle with lime juice and garnished with grilled onions and parsley.
Churrasco Cubano
12oz Angus New York strip steak
Rabo Encendido (Oxtail on Fire)
An homage to our Spanish roots. Slow braised oxtail cooked in a rich wine and stock sauce to a pull apart texture.
Pechuga de Pollo A La Plancha
Grilled chicken breast topped with garlic and garnished with parsley
Milanesa de Res (Beef Milanesa)
Breaded and fried Palomilla steak, topped with slices of ham, Marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese.
Red Snaper
Enchilado De Camaron
Cuban shrimp creole topped with peppers, onions, garlic, and tossed in a delicious spicy tomato sauce.
Camarones Al Ajillo
Jumbo shrimps sautéed with fresh garlics and served over a buttery sauce.
Milanesa De Pollo
Bistec Encebollado
Beef Fajitas
Masitas De Puerco
Charcoal Roasted Pork
Fried Rice
Combination Fried Rice
Stir fried rice with Chicken, pork, shrimp, diced bell peppers, onions, ham and eggs.
Seafood Rice
Spanish rice made with saffron, vegetables, and a seafood mix
Shrimp Rice
Stir fried rice with shrimp, diced bell peppers, onions and eggs.
Fried Rice
Stir fried rice with your choice of meat, bell peppers, onions and eggs.
Veggie Fried Rice
Green peppers, red peppers, carrots, peas, in a flavorful veggie broth garnished with avocado slices
Sides
Maduros
Fried Sweet Plantains.
Tostones
Smashed and deep fried green plantain with garlic.
White Rice
Black Beans
Congri
French Fries
Yellow Rice
Yuca Con Mojo
Boiled cassava topped with Cuban Mojo.
Lechon Asado LB
Bread & Butter
Limes
Avocado Side
Kids
Kids Meal
Ham & Cheese Sandwich W/ Fries
Chicken Strips W/ Fries
Dessert
Cream Brulee
Rich custard base topped with a layer of hardened caramelized sugar.
Vanilla Flan
Coconut Flan
Bread Pudding
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Recent Reviews
Viena was the best server ever, she was quick and efficient with our order. Our food arrived at a good pace and everything was fresh. The jibaritos here are AMAZING! Will keep coming back
July 2025
Outstanding! The namesake sandwich, the Cubano, was outstanding…ample and delicious. You’ve got to try their plantain! It’s the best I’ve ever had…sweet, thick sliced, yummy, cooked to perfection and lots of it! Compliments to my server, Kenia, too. She was great. I highly recommend Sazon Cubano.
July 2025
Everything was well seasoned, including the white rice, a hint of garlic without being overpowering, almost spicy without the heat. We began with Mariquitas, thin strips of fried plantains, with a garlic sauce as an appetizer. I had the chicken milanesa with black beans and white rice, the breading and the flavor was excellent and the portion was pretty generous. A friend had Ropa Vieja with fried plantains and rice and my other friend A vegetarian rice dish with fried plantains,...
April 2025
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