Tropicuba

3000 W Lyndale St, Chicago
(773) 252-0230

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Chicken Fried Rice and Pork Sandwich
Yuca Al Mojo De Ajo Con Cafe
Ox Tail Stew Rabo Encendido
Guava and Cheese Empanada
Steak Jibarito Sandwich
Combination Fried Rice
Trio Empanada De Carne
Cuban Sandwich
Pollo Guisado
Media Noche

Menu

Appetizers (Aperitivos)
Empanadas
Beef, chicken, ham, and cheese. (picadillo, pollo, jamón y queso)
Trío De Empanadas
Choice of three different empanadas (chicken, beef, ham and cheese).
Croquetas De Jamón (4 pcs)
Ham croquettes.
Tostones A La Orden (5 pcs)
Fried green plantain.
Empanada De Ropa Vieja
Tamal Cubano
Your choice of chicken, pork, or vegetable.
Mariquitas
Homemade plantain chips.

Vitrina
Papa Rellena
Stuffed potato.
Alcapurria
Banana dumpling.
Pastelitos De Carne
Meat pie.
Carne Frita (1 lb)
Fried pork chunks.
Bacalaito
Cod fish fritter.
Alcapurria De Yuca
Stuffed yuca dumpling.
Sorullos
Corn fritters.
Yuca Rellena
Fried yuca.

Beef Entrees (Platillos)
Ropa Vieja
Marinated shredded beef. Served with your choice of white rice and black or red beans, Cuban traditional rice, or Arroz con Gandules. Includes a side of your choice of sweet fried plantains or cassava.
Bistec Encebollado
Steak with grilled onions. Served with your choice of white rice and black or red beans, Cuban traditional rice, or Arroz con Gandules. Includes a side of your choice of sweet fried plantains or cassava.
Rabo Encendido
Oxtail stew served in a delicious creole sauce. Served with your choice of white rice and black or red beans, Cuban traditional rice, or Arroz con Gandules. Includes a side of your choice of sweet fried plantains or cassava.

Chicken Entrees (Platillos)
Pollo Asado
Half roasted grilled chicken cooked in traditional spices. Served with your choice of white rice and black or red beans, Cuban traditional rice, or Arroz con Gandules. Includes a side of your choice of sweet fried plantains or cassava.
Pechuga De Pollo A La Plancha
Grilled chicken breast with sauteed onions. Served with your choice of white rice and black or red beans, Cuban traditional rice, or Arroz con Gandules. Includes a side of your choice of sweet fried plantains or cassava.
Ropa Vieja De Pollo
Marinated shredded chicken. Served with your choice of white rice and black or red beans, Cuban traditional rice, or Arroz con Gandules. Includes a side of your choice of sweet fried plantains or cassava.

Pork Entrees (Platillos)
Lechon Asado
Roasted pulled pork with cuban seasonings. Served with your choice of white rice and black or red beans, Cuban traditional rice, or Arroz con Gandules. Includes a side of your choice of sweet fried plantains or cassava.
Chuletas Fritas
Fried pork chops. Served with your choice of white rice and black or red beans, Cuban traditional rice, or Arroz con Gandules. Includes a side of your choice of sweet fried plantains or cassava.
Masas De Cerdo Fritas
Crispy fried pork chunks. Served with your choice of white rice and black or red beans, Cuban traditional rice, or Arroz con Gandules. Includes a side of your choice of sweet fried plantains or cassava.

Mixed and Complete (Mixta I Completa)
Pollo Guisado
Chicken stew and potatoes. Served with your choice of white rice and black beans, gandules, or congri and bread. (fricasé de pollo)
Carne Guisada
Beef stew served with potatoes. Served with your choice of white rice and black beans, gandules, or congri and bread. (carne con papa).
Carne Frita
Fried pork chunks. Served with your choice of white rice and black beans, gandules, or congri and bread.
Bistec En Cazuela
Steak in sauce. Served with your choice of white rice and black beans, gandules, or congri and bread.

Cuban Sandwiches
Pan Con Bistec
Steak, grilled onions, cheese, and string potatoes. Served with mayonnaise.
Sandwich Cubano
Smoked ham, roast pork, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard. Served with mayonnaise.
Pan Con Bistec A Caballo
Steak, grilled onions, cheese, string potatoes, and fried egg. Served with mayonnaise.
Sandwich De Jamón, Queso Y Huevo
Ham and sandwich wrapped in an omelet. Served with mayonnaise.
Sandwich De Pollo
Grilled chicken breast with lettuce and tomato. Served with mayonnaise.
Media Noche
Smoked ham, roast pork, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard served on sweet bread. Served with mayonnaise.
Sandwich De Ropa Vieja
Shredded beef. Served with mayonnaise.
Sandwich De Jamon Y Queso
Ham and cheese sandwich. Served with mayonnaise.
Pan Con Lechon
Roasted pulled pork sandwich. Served with mayonnaise.
Combination Sandwich
Salami, ham, mozzarella cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion. Served with mayonnaise.
Sandwich De Huevo Y Tocino
Egg, bacon, and mozzarella cheese. Served with mayonnaise.
Sandwich De Ropa Vieja De Pollo
Shredded chicken. Served with mayonnaise.
Pan Con Mantequilla
Bread with butter. Served with mayonnaise.
Triple Combination Sandwich
Salami, ham, turkey, mozzarella cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion. Served with mayonnaise.
Turkey Sandwich
Turkey, lettuce, tomato, onion, and mozzarella cheese. Served with mayonnaise.
Sandwich De Huevo Y Chorizo
Egg and chorizo sandwich. Served with mayonnaise.
Sandwich De Jamón, Huevo, Chorizo
Ham, egg, and chorizo sandwich. Served with mayonnaise.
Pan Con Croqueta
Ham, Swiss cheese, croquettes, and mayonnaise ketchup. Served with mayonnaise.
Salami Sandwich
Salami, mozzarella cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion. Served with mayonnaise.
Veggie Omelet Sandwich
Green pepper, red pepper, onion, and cheese. Served with mayonnaise.

Jibaritos - Green Plantain Sandwiches
Bistec Jibarito
Steak. Includes your choice of mozzarella or American cheese, mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, onions, and garlic sauce.
Jibarito Combo
No substitutions, your choice of jibarito served with Cuban traditional rice or arroz con gandules. Includes your choice of mozzarella or American cheese, mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, onions, and garlic sauce.
Ropa Vicja Jibarito
Shredded beef. Includes your choice of mozzarella or American cheese, mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, onions, and garlic sauce.
Lechon Jibarito
Roasted pulled pork. Includes your choice of mozzarella or American cheese, mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, onions, and garlic sauce.
Ropa Vieja De Pollo
Shredded chicken. Includes your choice of mozzarella or American cheese, mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, onions, and garlic sauce.
Pollo Jibarito
Chicken. Includes your choice of mozzarella or American cheese, mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, onions, and garlic sauce.

Of the House (De La Casa) (Cuban Chinese)
Combination Fried Rice
Beef, chicken, and pork. Served with sweet plantains.
Super Combination Fried Rice
Beef, chicken, pork, and shrimp. Served with sweet plantains.
Pork or Chicken Fried Rice
Served with sweet plantains.
Beef Fried Rice
Served with sweet plantains.
Shrimp Fried Rice
Served with sweet plantains.
Veggie Fried Rice
Served with sweet plantains.

Side Orders (Acompañantes)
Sweet Fried Plantins (Platano Maduro Frito) (5 pcs)
French Fries (Papas Fritas)
Yellow Rice (Arroz Con Gandules)
Yuca Con Mojo
Cassava with garlic sauce.
White Rice (Arroz Blanco)
Black Beans (Frijoles Negros)
Fried Cassava (Yuca Frita)
Cuban Rice (Congri)
Red Beans (Frijoles Colorados)

Milkshakes (Batidos Cubanos)

Banana Milkshake (Banana)
Mango Milkshake
Mamey Milkshake
Strawberry Milkshake (Fresa)
Strawberry and Banana (Fresa Y Banana) Milkshake

Soft Drinks (Refrescos)

Coke
Kola Champagne
Diet Coke
Jupiña
Malta India
Lemon Soda
Orange Soda
Coco Rico
Materva
Bottled Water

Juice (Jugos)

Mango Juice
Guava Juice

Aguas Frescas
Passionfruit (Maracuya) Agua Fresca
Guava (Guayaba) Agua Fresca
Mango Agua Fresca

Coffee / Cafe
Cafe Con Leche
Cafe con Leche Frio
Iced Coffee
Cafe Cubano
Cuban Espresso
Cortadito Doble
Double shot Cuban Espresso with Milk
Cortadito
Cuban Espresso with Milk
Leche
Milk

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Recent Reviews

This place is another gem hidden in plain sight.

One of the BEST sandwich I have had in a long time, and we'll worth a trip from home (outside of the city) just to satisfy the craving.

Guadalupe and everyone on site were kind, attentive and just contagiously joyful. I will certainly be coming back as soon as I can!
November 2025
After a stressful day at the hospital and missing dinner, getting up early dropping kiddo off, cleaning mom apt because she is in rehab. I needed a perfect place to relax, give myself a moment.
Tropi cuba is the perfect place to relieve stress and have a quiet moment. Starting with a warm welcoming from the owner, Millie. The family environment, people coming in and out, she knows them by name and favorite foods. A great smile from Millie, customers conversing and laughing,...
November 2025
I must say this restaurant is very authentic. And my place to go for cuban food. The carne con papa para chuparse los dedos. The pastelitos are good, big and tasty. My favorite cafe con leche is one of the best I've had.... not even Miami cafe is as good as Tropicuba. The manager Lupe is great and waitor Luis. Very friendly and good vibes. Thats very important to me. Not just the food but presentation. Honest atmosphere. Unlike other cuban spots I've been too. I give...
September 2025

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Tropicuba

3000 W Lyndale St, Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 252-0230