Cubanito Express

3222 S Harlem Ave, Riverside
(708) 777-1416

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Guava & Cheese Guava Y Queso Empanada
Yucca Fries with Garlic Sauce
Signature Pressed Sandwiches
Pastelito de Guayaba Y Queso
Pick 3 Trio De Empanadas
Fried Cassava Yuca Frita
Mini Relleno De Papa
Cafe Con Leche Ice
Favorite Sandwiches
Puerto Rican Rice

Menu

Starters
Bandeja Cubana
Mariquitas, 2 empanadas, 4 ham croquettes, 4 stuffed potatoes, and 4 tostones. (Mariquitas, Yuka Frita, 4 empanadas, 4 croquetas de jamón, and 4 papas rellenas y 4 tostones).
Sweet Fried Plantain (Maduros Fritos) (5 Pcs)
Fried Cassava (Yuca Frita)
French Fries (Papas Fritas)
Ham Croquettes (Croquetas De Jamón) (5 Psc)
Fried Green Plantain (Tostones) (5 pcs)
Mozzarella Sticks (5 Pcs)
5 pieces
Homeade Plantain Chips (Mariquitas con Mojo)

Jibaritos (Green Plantain Sandwich)
Steak (Bistec) Jibarito
Served with Puerto Rican rice, American cheese, House Mayo, lettuce, tomato, grilled onion, and garlic sauce.
Cuban (Cubano) Jibarito
Serve with Puerto Rican rice, Swiss cheese, mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, grill onion, and garlic sauce.
Roasted Pork (Lechon) Jibarito
Serve with Puerto Rican rice, Swiss cheese, mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, grill onion, and garlic sauce.
Vegana (Vegan Meat Patty) Jibarito
Served with white rice, vegan cheese, vegan chipotle mayo, spinach, tomato, grilled onion, garlic sauce, and pickles
Chicken (Pollo) Jibarito
Serve with Puerto Rican rice, Swiss cheese, mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, grill onion, and garlic sauce.
Veggie/Vegetables Jibarito
Served with white rice, vegan cheese, vegan chipotle mayo, spinach, tomato, grilled onion, garlic sauce, pickles, and bell peppers
Shredded Beef in Creole Sauce (Ropa Vieja) Jibarito
Serve with Puerto Rican rice, Swiss cheese, mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, grill onion, and garlic sauce.

Empanadas
Pick 3 Empanadas (Trio De Empanadas)
Ground Beef (Picadillo) Empanada (1 pc)
Guava and Cheese (Guava Y Queso) Empanada (1 pc)
Shredded Beef in Creole Sauce (Ropa Vieja) Empanada (1 pc)
Spinach, Onion, and Mozzarella Cheese (Espinaca Cebolla y Queso) Empanada (1 pc)
Roasted Pork and Grill Onions (Lechon) Empanada (1 pc)
Chicken (Pollo) Empanada (1 pc)
Ham & Cheese (Queso and Jamon) Empanada (1 pc)

Kids
Half Guava Chicken Breast with White Rice and Beans Combo
Grill Cheese Sandwich with Fries
Melted American & Mozzarella cheese
Half Turkey Sandwich with Fries
Turkey, Bacon, Mayo, Lettuce, & Tomato

Signature Pressed Sandwiches
Steak Sandwich
Diced Steak, Grilled onions, Potatoes sticks, and House Mayo
Cubano Sandwich
Roasted pork, ham, swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard.
Cubanito Express
Steak ham, bacon fried egg mozzarella cheese red onion potato sticks lettuce, and tomato house mayonnaise.
Steak Chimichurri
Tomato and chimichurri sauce.
Lechon sandwich
Roasted pork, grill onions mayonnaise, and tomato.
Guacamole Chicken Sandwich
Grilled Chicken, Mexican chorizo, mozzarella cheese, and chipotle mayonnaise.
Ropa Vieja Sandwich
Creole sauce shredded beef, sweet plantain, and black beans.
Guacamole Steak Sandwich
Grilled Steak, Mexican chorizo, mozzarella cheese, and chipotle mayonnaise.
Media Noche
Sweat bread roll roasted pork, ham mayonnaise, swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard.
Caprese Chicken Sandwich
Tomato fresh mozzarella cheese, basil, balsamic glaze our grill chicken breast.
Pavo Club
Turkey breast, bacon, tomato lettuce, avocado, and mayonnaise house.
Pollo Chipotle
Grill chicken, basil, tomato, mozzarella cheese, and chipotle mayonnaise.
La Mexicana
Taco Meat, marinated in chef special sauce, cilantro, mozzarella cheese, onion, and house mayo
Our Guava Q
Roasted pork or chicken guava BBQ sauce, pickles, house mayo, & grilled onions.
Chicken Chimichurri
Tomato and chimichurri sauce.
Philly Steak or Chicken
Grilled Green Peppers, Grilled Red Peppers, Grilled Onions, Grilled Mushrooms, Swiss cheese, garlic bread

CUBAN BOWLS
Lechón Bowl
Comes with Puerto Rican Rice, Tostones, and Grilled Onions.
Ropa Vieja Bowl
Shredded Beef in Creole Sauce. Comes with White Rice, Blacks Beans, and Maduros.
Steak w/ Grilled Onions Bowl
Grilled Steak, Grilled onions, Puerto Rican Rice, House Salad
Vegana Bowl
Plant-Based Meat, Grilled Red Pepper, Grilled Green Pepper, Onion, Spinach, Tomato, Guacamole, White Rice, Black Beans, Side of Vegan Chipotle Mayo
Chicken w/ Grilled Onions Bowl
Grilled Chicken Breast, Grilled Onions, Black beans, White Rice, House Salad

Breakfast Sandwiches
Bistec con Huevos Y Queso
Steak, eggs grill onions swiss cheese, lettuce, and tomato.
Ham and Swiss Cheese Omelett (Tortilla De Jamón Y Queso)
Served with our house mayonnaise.
Cubanisimo
Steak, ham, egg, grill onion, swiss cheese. Served with our house mayonnaise.
Bacon, Egg and Swiss Cheese (Tocino, Huevos Y Queso)
Served with our house mayonnaise.
Huevo con Chorizo Y Queso
Eggs, Mexican chorizo, and mozzarella cheese omelette. Served with our house mayonnaise.
Bread with Butter (Pan con Mantequilla)
Served with our house mayonnaise.
Egg and Swiss Cheese Omelett (Tortilla De Huevo)
Served with our house mayonnaise.

Sides
Puerto Rican Rice
Cuban Black Bean Soup
White rice

Drinks
Iced Coffee with Milk (Cafe con Leche Frio)
Shakes
Hot Coffee with Milk (Cafe con Leche Caliente)
Cortadito
Malta India
Coconut Water/Agua de Coco
Soursop/Guanabana Juice
Cubanito (One Size Shot)
Chocolate
Americano
Can Pop
Cuban Soda
Jarrito

Vegan/Vegetarian Sandwiches
La Vegana
Vegan meat patty, vegan cheese, spinach tomato red onion pickle, and vegan chipotle mayo.
Veggie Sandwich
Spinach tomato, pickle, grill peppers onion, and olive oil.
Caprese Sandwich
Balsamic glazed chicken breast, Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella cheese, House Mayo, & Basil.

Catering
Empanadas (Half Tray | 12 Empanadas)
Option of 2 flavors
Empanadas (Full Tray | 24 Empanadas)
Option of 1-3 flavors
Signature Pressed Sandwiches (Half Tray | 6 Sandwiches)
Signature Pressed Sandwiches (Full Tray | 12 Sandwiches)
Puerto Rican Rice (Half Tray | 20-25 people)

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Recent Reviews

This place rocks. I got La Vegano and it was phenomenal. They had a bunch of other vegan options that were clearly labeled. I'm thinking about planning another trip just to try the Jibarito.
March 2025
My boyfriends co worker recommended this spot and after he tried it, he knew we had to try it together. We had the steak sandwich, trio empanadas, and some other items to share. Everything we tried was delicious and filling. Next time I think we will do take out because the seats were a bit uncomfortable. We will definitely be back!!
January 2025
Excellent food, and the customer service is amazing. Very friendly people. One of the best Cuban restaurants on the South Side. The prices are very reasonable as well. I highly recommend the Chicken Chipotle Sandwich, Steak Jibarito, and the Mariquitas con Mojo (plantain chips).
December 2024

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Cubanito Express

3222 S Harlem Ave, Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 777-1416