La Havana Cafe

Specialties

Looking for the hottest Cuban bar/​restaurant in Chicago?

Take a break from the busy day and enjoy a taste of Miami Calle 8 authentic Cuban food and drinks at La Havana Café bar/​restaurant located in the heart of Chicago. Sampling a taste of famous Cuban food is a must on everyone’s to-​do list. The menu consists of Cuba’s traditional Ropa Vieja, Miami Calle 8 Lechon, Cuban Jibaritos, Fish a La Guira, Empanadas and Cuban sandwiches. Enjoy a meal with your date, co-​worker, family, or friend. Make sure to share a caramel crème flan and boost your day with the unforgettable Cuban expresso shot.

Come visit La Havana Café and we promise you won’t need a passport.

Book your Group Party or Business Event at La Havana Café

Catering Menu and Party Packages Available

Special Lunch Menu from 12 to 3 PM Valid for Dine-​In Only

Happy Hour Valid Tuesday to Saturday 5 to 8 PM.

Chicago’s Best Cuban Bar

Daily Specials

History

Established in 2015.

The restaurant has seating for approximately 40 and a bar that seats 10. With grace and elegance, Carlos Menendez serves as proprietor and host from 11 a.m. until past midnight.

«We have a regular group from the neighborhood coming in three to four times a week along with members of the business community who are regulars,» said Menendez. «We want to put emphasis on enjoying your time and each other’s company in a beautiful setting.»

Meet the Manager

Carlos M.

Manager

Carlos Menendez’s roots run deep in Sancti Spiritus, Cuba. His mother’s family came to that town from a small village in Spain in the 1820s. His great-​grandfather, on his father’s side, came to Cuba in the 1880s and fought in the Cuban Civil War. On other hand, Zarahi Menendez’s origins are from Holguin, Cuba. Her parents came from entrepreneurial families. On her mother’s side, they were merchants. Her grandfather from her father’s side owned the famous Café Victoria, which was located in the central park of Holguin, visited by renowned politicians, actors, musicians, artists, and other notables of the era prior to 1959.

Earning a degree in Industrial Engineering from Santa Clara University, Carlos went to work for a Havana company in 1997. Well-​spoken and comfortable with people of all backgrounds, Menendez was in charge of entertaining clients from countries across Europe and establishing business relationships.

Carlos’ journey from Cuba to Humboldt Park was inspired by his wife’s.