Cafe 28 at 1800 W Irving Park Rd CHICAGO, IL 60613
Cafe 28 Menu in Chicago
Cold Small Plates
Cold Small Plates
Guacamole
$8.5
Hass avocado, tomato, onion, jalape?o, cilantro, lemon.
Ceviche
$11.5
Seasonal fish, domestic shrimp, mango, pico de gallo, lime, evoo, tortilla chips.
Baja-Style Ceviche
$12.5
Seasonal fish, domestic shrimp, tomato, onion, cilantro, citrus-chipotle beer broth, avocado, tortilla chips.
Salmon Tartare
$10.75
Organic Scottish salmon, guacamole, pico de gallo, pumpkin seeds, micro greens, herb vinaigrette, tortilla flatbread.
Mussels en Escabeche
$8
Steamed mussels, chilled on the half-shell, piquillo pepper-cucumber relish, pimienton vinaigrette.
Hot Small Plates
Hot Small Plates
Bacon Wrapped Dates
$9
Applewood bacon, chorizo and vegetable stuffing, tomato basil sauce.
Taste of Cuba
$9
Empanadas de picadillo, chicken and ham croquetas, mariquitas, saffron cream sauce.
Papa Rellena
$8.5
Jalape?o mashed potato filled with chicken, green onions, morita sauce and brick cheese.
Quesadillas
$7.5
Sun-dried tomato pesto, garlic mushrooms, brick cheese, pico de gallo, salsa morita and sour cream.
Tamales Verdes
$9
Hand-made tamales with poblano peppers, corn and brick cheese, served with sour cream and pico de gallo.
Coconut Shrimp
$11.5
Shrimp, red bell peppers, scallions, plantanos maduros, chipotle-coconut glaze and curried rice.
Salads
Salads
House Salad
$6
Spring greens, mixed tomatoes, green onion, radish, queso fresco.
Watermelon Salad
$6
Tomato, cucumber, scallion, cilantro, mint, basil, queso fresco, lime vinaigrette.
Traditional
Traditional
Carne a la Parilla
$21
Grilled skirt steak, garlic-chipotle marinade, poblano rice, seasonal vegetables, charred green onion, guajillo chile sauce.
Ropa Vieja
$16.5
Braised choice flank steak in a tomato, garlic and bell pepper sauce, white rice, black beans, plantanos maduros.
Bistec a la Cubana
$22.5
Thinly pounded choice sirloin steak, garlic-parsley marinade, white rice, black beans, plantanos maduros, yuca, caramelized onion mojo
Comal
$13
Chipotle glaze, seasonal vegetables, tortilla, crema, morita, black beans. Your choice of seasonal vegetarian, marinated chicken, beef rib-eye, shrimp or a combination.
Masas de Puerco
$18
Mojo-braised pork shoulder, black bean congri, pancetta and green onion fufu, red onion mojo sauce.
Masas de Puerco
$18
Mojo-braised pork shoulder, black bean congri, pancetta and green onion fufu, red onion mojo sauce.
Estilo Nuevo
Estilo Nuevo
Honey Jalapeno Pork Chops
$17.5
12 oz. Bone-in chop, jalape?o-honey soy marinade, baked sweet potato with cream and cinnamon. Your choice of single or regular order.
Pistachio Crusted Chicken
$18.5
Oven-roasted chicken breast, jalape?o mashed potatoes, sauteed swiss chard, port wine-goat cheese cream sauce.
Cuban Style Chicken
$18.5
Pan-roasted airline chicken breast, black bean congri, green beans, plantonos maduros, roasted garlic sauce.
Scallops al Tamarindo
$23
Spice-crusted jumbo sea scallops, sweet and sour tamarind glaze, vegetable risotto, cilantro oil.
Organic Scottish Salmon
$18
Pan-seared salmon, roasted baby carrots, swiss chard, avocado salsa.
Pescado a la Parilla
$22
Grilled swordfish, sweet corn risotto, herb-roasted tomatoes, charred spring onion relish.
Side Dishes
Side Dishes
Tostones con Mojo
$4.75
Maduros (Sweet Plantains)
$4.75
Mariquitas
$3.75
Rice & Black Beans
$5.75
Jalapeno Mashed Potatoes
$4.75
Sweet Potatoes
$5.75
Grilled Asparagus
$6.5
Sauteed Vegetables
$6.95
Pico de Gallo
$2
Sliced Avocado
$2.5
Side Items
Side Items
Restaurant - Please provide utensils
Beverages
Beverages
Dasani Bottled Water (16.9oz.)
$1.85
Seagrams Ginger Ale (12oz.Can)
$1.5
Coke (12oz. Cans)
$1.5
Diet Coke (12oz. Cans)
$1.5
12 Cans of Coke
$18
12 Cans of Diet Coke
$18
6 + 6 (6 cans of Coke and 6 cans of Diet Coke)
$18
6 Cans of Coke
$9
6 Cans of Diet Coke
$9
6 Cans of Ginger Ale
$9
6 Bottles of Water
$9
Catering - Appetizers
Catering - Appetizers
Catering - Ceviche - Baja Style
$45
Baja - Seasonal fish, wild caught Gult shrimp, bay scallops, tomato, chipotle beer broth, pico de gallo. Served with tortilla chips. Your choice of half or full size.
Catering - Guacamole
$68
Creamy blend of Hass avocado, tomato, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, lemon tortilla chips. Your choice of half or full size.
Catering - Empanadas
$18
Flakey pastry crust filled with ground beef, tomato sauce, onions, garlic, green olives & raisins, served with safgfron cream sauce.
Catering - Quesadillas
$32
Flour tortillas, cheese, mushrooms, sun-dried tomato pesto, salsa morita, sour cream and pico de gallo. Hanger steak or domestic shrimp.
Catering - Mini Papas Rellenas
$25
Potato fritters stuffed with chicken, brick cheese and siganture salsa morita, accompanied with saffron cream sauce.
Catering - Mini Roasted Poblano Tamales (gluten-free)
$20
Potato fritters stuffed with chicken, brick cheese accompanied with sour cream and pico de gallo.
Catering - Sarita's Taquitos
$30
Crisp rolled corn taquitos stuffed with chicken and poblano rajas, served with salsa morita, sour cream and queso fresco.
Catering - Coconut Shrimp Pinchos
$35
Wild domestic gulf shrimp, coconut chipotle sauce, sweet plantains, scallions and bell peppers.
Catering - Salsa Sampler
$30
Pico de gallo, salsa morita, avocado crema, and tortilla chips.
Catering - Bacon Wrapped Dates (gluten-free)
$45
Smoked bacon, chorizo vegetables stuffing served with a tomato, roasted bell peppers, and basil ragout.
Catering - Cuban Chicken Pinchos
$35
Marinated chicken, sweet plantains, bell pepper, red onion, and mojo sauce.
Catering - Cuban Beef Pinchos (gluten-free)
$40
Marinated beef, green onion, bell pepper, red onion, and mojo sauce.
Catering - Honey JalapeƱo Pork Loin Pinchos
$45
Requires 48 hours advance notice. Marinated pork loin, onion, bell peppers, and honey jalape?o glaze.
Catering - Bread & Butter
$12
Signature spiced honey butter and toasted French baguette slices.
Catering - Salads
Catering - Salads
Catering - Tortilla Cobb Salad
$48
Romaine lettuce, bell peppers, green onion, tomato, queso fresco, lime, tortilla, ans garlic vinaigrette. Your choice of half or full size.
Catering - Mixed Greens Salad (gluten-free)
$40
Mixed greens, tomato, onion, jalape?o, cilantro, queso fresco, and gaarlic vinaigrette.
Catering - Sides
Catering - Sides
Catering - Maraquitas
$12
Fried plantains chips and garlic mojo sauce.
Catering - Yuca con Cebolla & Mojo (gluten-free)
$30
Grilled onion, garlic, lemon, and olive oil.
Catering - Caramelized Sweet Potatoes
$21
Catering - Roasted JalapeƱo Mashed Potato (gluten-free)
$30
Catering - Cuban Style Black Beans (gluten-free)
$20
Catering - Steamed Jasmine Rice (gluten-free)
$15
Catering - Roasted Seasonal Vegetables
$20
Catering - Salsa Morita
$20
Roasted tomatillos and Morita chiles.
Catering - Cuban Congri (gluten-free)
$25
Catering - Roasted Potatoes (gluten-free)
$20
Catering - Baked Sweet Potato (gluten-free)
$21
Brown sugar, cinnamon, and cream.
Catering - Mexican Red Rice (gluten-free)
$25
Catering - Mexican Pinto Beans (gluten-free)
$20
Catering - Pico de Gallo
$32
Roma tomato, yellow onion, cilantro, jalape?o, and lime.
Catering - Guacamole
$45
Creamy blend of hass avocado, tomato, onion, jalape?o, and lemon.
Catering - Sour Cream
$20
Catering - Sandwiches
Catering - Sandwiches
Catering - Roast Pork Sandwich
$40
Bakery fresh slider buns, Cuban roasted pork shoulder, grilled onions, and mojo sauce. Your choice of half or full size.
Catering - Cuban Sandwich
$45
Pressed French bread, Cuban roasted pork, honey ham, yellow mustard, and house made pickles. Your choice of half or full size.
Catering - Ropa Vieja Sandwich
$50
Bakery fresh slider buns, shredded flank steak, tomato sauce, peppers, onions, garlic, and green olives. Your choice of half or full size.
Catering - Chicken Torta
$25
Telera roll, grilled chicken, lettuce, tomato, onion, guacamole and chipotle mayo. Your choice of half or full size.
Catering - Tinga de Pollo Sandwich
$30
French baguette, shredded chicken, chipotle tomato sauce, onions, peppers, and garlic. Your choice of half or full size.
Catering - Tinga de Puerco Sandwich
$40
French baguette, shredded pork shoulder, chipotle tomato sauce, onions, peppers, and garlic. Your choice of half or full size.
Catering - Vegetable Sandwich
$25
Telera roll, grilled zucchini, bell peppers, raw onion, tomato, and cilantro aioli. Your choice of half or full size.
Catering - Torta de Carnitas
$50
Telera roll, shredded pork shoulder, onion, poblano, queso fresco, and tomatillo jam.
Catering - Entrees (a la carte)
Catering - Entrees (a la carte)
Catering - Ropa Vieja (entree) (gluten-free)
$80
Shredded flank steak simmered in tomato sauce with soffrito, onions, peppers, garlic & green olives. Your choice of half or full size.
Catering - Lechon Asado (entree) (gluten-free)
$80
Succulent Cuban style marinated pork shoulder, caramelized yellow onion, and sour orange mojo sauce.
Catering - Friscasee of Chicken (entree) (gluten-free)
$40
Braised thigh and leg, onions, peppers, garlic, toamto broth, olives, raisins, and oregano.
Catering - Honey JalapeƱo Pork (entree)
$110
House brined & marinated boneless pork loin, oven roasted, and honey jalape?o glaze.
Catering - Paella Valenciana (entree) (gluten-free)
$100
Chorizo sausage, domestic gulf shrimp, chicken, onions, peppers, garlic, peas, pimenton, and saffron rice.
Catering - Pescado Veracruzana (entree) (gluten-free)
$110
Lime marinated, baked tilapia medallions, tomato, shallots, garlic, jalape?o, green olives, capers, oregano, and sherry vinegar.
Catering - Camarones Veracruzana (entree) (gluten-free)
$110
Lime marinated & grilled wild caught domestic gulf shrimp, tomato, shallots, garlic, jalape?o, green olives, capers, oregano, and sherry vinegar.
Catering - Cochinita Pibil (entree) (gluten-free)
$110
Achiote & sour braised pork shoulder, tomato, chile broth, pickled onions, and epazote.
Catering - Tacos
Catering - Tacos
Catering - Carne Asada Tacos
$65
Grilled hanger steak and garlis red chile marinated, served with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and queso fresco. Choice of Corn or Flour tortilla.
Catering - Beef Barbacoa Tacos
$65
Braised beef pot roast, garlic, thyme, bay leaf, and guajuillo chile sauce, served with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and queso fresco. Choice of Corn or Flour tortillas.
Catering - Pollo al Carbon Tacos
$50
Grilled boneless chicken, and garlic red chile marinade, served with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and queso fresco. Choice of Corn or Flour tortilla.
Catering - Tinga de Pollo Tacos
$50
Braised shredded chicken, tomato chipotle sauce, grilled onions, & peppers, served with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and queso fresco. Choice of Cron or Flour tortillas.
Catering - Camarones al Carbon Tacos
$65
Grilled wild caught domestic gulf shrimp, garlic, and citrus & herb marinade, served with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and queso fresco. Choice of Corn or Flour tortillas.
Catering - Tostada's
Catering - Tostada's
Catering - Carne Asada Tostadas
$65
Crispy fried corn tortillas with grilled hanger steak and garlis red chile marinated, served with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and queso fresco.
Catering - Beef Barbacoa Tostadas
$65
Crispy fried corn tortillas with braised beef pot roast, garlic, thyme, bay leaf, and guajuillo chile sauce, served with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and queso fresco.
Catering - Pollo al Carbon Tostadas
$50
Crispy fried corn tortillas with grilled boneless chicken, and garlic red chile marinade, served with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and queso fresco.
Catering - Tinga de Pollo Tostadas
$50
Crispy fried corn tortillas with braised shredded chicken, tomato chipotle sauce, grilled onions, & peppers, served with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and queso fresco.
Catering - Camarones al Carbon Tostadas
$65
Crispy fried corn tortillas with grilled wild caught domestic gulf shrimp, garlic, and citrus & herb marinade, served with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and queso fresco.