Interior design & general cleanliness were both very appreciated. Asides from this, the staff seemed to have an attitude, I ordered a tripleta with coffee. The sandwich itself was a good size, but it was as if they were exchanging flavor for salt. I'm not sure if I just make strong coffee at home, but the coffee itself seemed about the same strength with only about 8 oz. of actual coffee. The last time I've been was roughly 5 years ago, and it was great. Maybe I'll give it another try some time, but my expectations were not met at all. read more

From their humble beginning in a little area to where they are now, this restaurant is like a Cinderella story... the glow up is real from this place but they still make you feel like you are the only customer in the room. The food is just fantastic! They have so many sandwiches to choose from, along with sides (for an extra charge) - I usually go with either their Cuban sandwich or their Cubanito steak sandwich. OMG... so much better than you can ever expect! Then their selection of coffee... love it!!! Cuban, lattes and my favorite, their Hawaiian coffee made with coconut milk! Yum! Thankfully they are open during these times for pick up or carry out... but when the time comes and things get back to normal, you got to dine in to get a real feel for their family style business. Keep up the good work... and can't wait to go back. read more

El Cubanito - Cuban Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Not usually a cuban sandwhich guy but I was in the area for work and decided to stop for lunch. This place completely changed my mind on cubanos. The roasted pork and ham were layered on thick and the mustard adding so much flavor without being overpowering. Not to mention, the bread was incredibly crispy and toasted beautifully. I love the trapezoidal cuts by the way-super unique. I'm a sucker for empanadas as well and el cubanito's empanadas come to play- offering ~ 10 options so there is something for everyone. Big, crispy, and delicious. I got the traditional ropa vieja ones which contain shredded beef and it was perfect. I will be coming back. read more

The food is excellent, the service is very friendly, and the locale itself is very very clean. It looks small but it's not . You'll be pleasantly surprised! read more

food is so good. the empanadas and the chicken sandwich are my go to and they always hit. it feels like a gem that not everyone knows about, except for people from the neighborhood who have been going for years. only thing is that I went one time and the inside seating was closed and they were only open for their service window. not sure where I should've checked to see that but was disappointed as I wanted to sit in and enjoy. but i'll be back, it wasn't enough to deter me from their good food. just check their website and maybe social when you go to make sure they're open ‍ they speak spanish and english so no need to worry if you don't speak spanish! read more

I came to this establishment years before they made it a Restaurant. I would Always get a hamon y Guava and Cafecito to go.. this was back in 2011. I Fell in Love with this Place. when i started to come here it was "order to go" it was small Always busy. Their food is to Die for... And Being Latina I do Appreciate their food.. I am Very Happy and excited that this Small business made it big. My Hat off to the Owner.. "Great work, Great Food =Great Business"! I Plan on coming back with my adult kids for lunch or dinner read more

We Love the steak sandwich and the guava and cheese empanadas and the cafe con leche. Everything is great! Love the car counter.

I am a child when I go to this place. The excitement and joy is like a lil kid going for ice cream or 6 flags except instead im a grown woman in mid 30s overjoyed about to get my super flavorful delicious Cubanito sandwich. Im not even a big sandwich person, but theirs? the way its perfectly seasoned, with some hot sauce is heavenly mm mm. And they're always super cool. Then i add on their ropa vieja and chicken empanada. That's it. Done. You'll never turn back. Thank god i dont live too close to this gem. And the cafe con leche too. They just know how to do things right. They dont play. Go get it!!! read more

Sandwiches are eggcellent, cafe con leche is amazing, as long as they are open I would patronize this business over and over again!

We ordered from here during peak Covid so all the tables and chairs were gone. However, there was a fair amount of people in line waiting for their food, so that was a good sign. Happy to know that small businesses were still thriving and that the food here was legit. We got an assortment of empanadas and the steak cubanito sandwich. Everything was very tasty; the sandwich was messy but full of flavor and the meat in the empanadas was juicy and filling. While the savory empanadas were good, I must say, the guava and cheese was my favorite. This perfect blend of tangy creamy cheese with the sweet guava... Just the perfect end to the meal. I guess it was dessert but I could just eat that as a snack every day tbh. This is a solid spot in the neighborhood. read more

El Cubanito located @ 2555 N Pulaski Ave in Chicago. What an awesome place. Great food, great prices and large portions. You come in to the Chevy counter order & find a seat. They bring the food to you. Another great find on Yelp. 4 1/2 Stars & 1$. I ordered the Cubanito sandwich it huge and delicious. I got it with everything, the steak is nicely seasoned with shoe sting potatoes, lettuce tomato (even better w/the hot sauce). The guy working the cash register tossed in a beef Empanada with shredded beef, rice perfectly seasoned (another winner). What a great find definitely worth book marking for you foodies that love great food with great prices and large portions. If you haven't been here you need to check it out. Sorry I need to eat now. read more

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If you like Cuban food, you MUST visit El Cubanito. I haven't been in awhile but I still dream about their food. The authentic Cuban sandwiches and Empanadas are so delicious!! Enjoy! read more

Lately, I've really been craving a Cuban sandwich lately, Cubanito is always the spot to go. Throughly pleased! Cubanito knows what they're doing with quality of food, service, and hospitality! I had the Cubano sandwich with a steak empanada, a chicken empanada, and a Malta India. Very filling and left me satisfied! The guy at front of the house was very friendly and seem to always had a smile on his face. Maybe for some of you that doesn't mean much, but that goes a long way for great service in the restaurant business. This sort of attitude made me feel welcomed here. The interior is great! I love the brick wall and wooden tables. For a spot where the food is made relatively fast, this is also the kind of spot where it's a great to sit down and chill to eat. Good job Cubanito! read more

El Cubanito - Cuban Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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When this was a walk-up, the place was constantly packed with people coming to get something to eat. With it being down the street, I checked it out and was immediately addicted to the Cuban sandwiches. Then they expanded. All the better. I'm a huge fan of the ropa vieja and even the side dishes are good. I'll go there for the cafe con leche before I go to any other coffeehouse in the Logan Square. read more

El Cubanito - Cubano Steak - Cuban Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Yes. Just yes. The cuban is on point, the empanadas are on point. I will 1000% be giving this place so much of money from now on. First experience and it was delivery- that should tell you how good it was. read more

The cubanito steak sandwich is off the hook. It's a top notch sandwich and the price is right. This place is totally unassuming. Driving by you wouldn't even know it was anything. But we heard about it from a friend and when you go in it is always busy, their kitchen is always hopping, and they've got a great system setup. Fast service. I've had a couple empanadas - also excellent. I hope to try other menu items, but I'm sure they will not disappoint! read more

The service was great here. Always busy and I always drive by here but never realized how big it is on the inside. Good enough for social distancing. The Cuban sandwich I got was the lechón (pork) and it is so toasty and cooked to perfection. The price is also not that bad. I recommend this place to everyone. read more

El Cubanito - Hot sauce, Cuban lechón sandwich, with pickles mustard pork and ham. - Cuban Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Tried the Cuban Sandwhich. OMG sooooo delicious. It has lots of meat, lettuce, tomato, baby shoestring fries and delicious seasonings. This is a definitely a must try. Highly recommend this. Great bargain at $6. read more

El Cubanito - Cuban sandwich - Cuban Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came here solely on yelp reviews. The coffee was good. Place was busy, maybe that is why the sandwiches came out sloppy (though they had good taste). read more

El Cubanito - Cute juke box ... - Cuban Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Definitely hit the spot for a tasty cubano complemented with friendly service. We ordered 2 cubanos with fries and 2 bottled waters, came to $20.50 with tax so not too bad. It was fairly busy on a Friday at lunchtime but we got our food quickly and it was hot and fresh. The sandwich was not the best cubano I have had, but it was large with fresh bread. I would have liked a little more pickle and the ham was more cold cut like, but the pork was decent. The fries were crisp and excellent, perfectly salted. Definitely could have split a sandwich with the fries. And to top it off, she gave us a complimentary steak empanada to try, which was meaty and delicious. read more

OK, after some disappointment with other Cuban sandwiches, I have to say this was the real deal and absolutely delicious. I also ordered the café con Leche, as it was recommended by other patrons, and I agree that it was very good. The empanadas were also delicious! I ordered the chicken and the ham and cheese. Impressed me the most was how plentiful the meat was on the sandwich. So often Cuban sandwiches are a little bit skimpy on the meat. read more

Sandwiches coffee and empanadas are all fire!!!!!! Customer service is great and they always take care of us with smile and speed

I order the grilled Chicken Sandwich for delivery. This was honestly the worst Chicken Sandwich I've ever eaten. The chicken was chopped into little pieces, & they had chips in the sandwich that should honestly be on the side. Chips in the sandwich is a terrible idea, they get super soggy. The sandwich was extremely sloppy and fell apart. Very disappointing dinner. This food was a major disappointment. I'm Cuban myself & I expected this to be better. read more

El Cubanito - Grilled Chicken Sandwich - Cuban Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The coffee here is amazing, definitely one of the best I've tried so far. As well as their sandwiches! The service is always very fast and efficient . I definitely feel the atmosphere very welcoming. It's definitely one restaurant I recommend to my family and friends! read more

Lo recomiendo al 1000% , Muy buen servicio , atienden rapido ya sea para llevar o comer ahi, Todos los empleados son amables y tratan bien a los clientes , la cajera es amable y amistosa , y el sazon de todo lo que guisan es excelente , No le doy 5 estrellas le doy 10 estrellas, SE LO MERECEN, EXCELENTE SERVICIO read more

I pass here so many times but I never had a chance to experience cuban food, until today I had the chance to experience the food I just wanted to try out the steak empanadas for the first time wowww I kid u not it was amazing taste short but tasteful and good price I will definitely come back. The inside was very clean and organized and friendly staff as well A+ read more

Super hidden gem! Great Cuban sandwiches and empanadas, amazing plantains. Cuban sandwich came out super hot and fresh amazing, crazy cheese pull!...fresh amazing bread Loved that! actually everything was super hot except the empanadas witch was still good. The plantains is must!! We also ordered fries they were basic, but hot and fresh. Order 2 empanadas one steak and one chicken both good loved the crust...my favorite was for the steak...I wish they had some sauce options tho other then Louisiana hot sauce...but you really can't beat the pricing it spot on! Super Popular among locals and Hispanics that live in the community. I need to come back and try the steak sandwich and one breakfast sandwich, next time! 100% recommend! read more

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The sandwich is filling . It's good yummy and can get a little messy because it's meat is cut up nice and small . Love the fry chips in it to give it a nice crunch with some cheese and hot sauce .. I have yet to try the empanadas .. it' usually always has a line definitely a must try read more

This a staple for cubanito sandwiches. As long as they have been around they continue to stay top notch. You will never be dissapointed.

These place is very good to pick it up the good sandwich with a good cuppa coffee for lunch dinner or even any time of the day is around my house and Polasky and Riwood deafly I'm enjoy all the time me and my wife we like to get stopped in a couple sandwiches you know the Cubano and Ropa Vieja any steak and egg that is so big sale I love it definitely recommend it easy cheap and delicious read more

My boyfriend and I went here; it was his treat I had never been inside and was surprised to know they sold sandwiches. Considering my boyfriend only gets coffee from here. We had the steak and egg and my boyfriend had the ham and egg. I was blown away by the succulent flavors and amount of meat packed in the sandwich. Definitely recommend this place. Try the Hawaiian coffee. read more

Cafe. Con. Leche. Best thing I've ever consumed. It has ruined all other coffee for me. Steak sandwich was good, messy but delicious. I liked the Shrimp Empanadas too. read more

Yum! First time ordering and it's a shame I waited so long! The ropa vieja sandwich was so tasty! My husband ordered a steak sandwich and that was also really good. We will be coming back often! read more

I absolutely Love the food and the people. The best Cuban and empanadas. Always consistent.

I ordered the steak sandwich and wasn't blown away. The portion size is huge and I did like the potato "strings/hash" addition to the filling but as others said the taste is somewhat lacking. I basically used the Frank's red hot on each and every bite for flavor. I would want to try the Cubano but I am in no rush as I feel it might not be something to write home about...The place is HUGE though. Wasn't expecting that. #RefereEats "I call it like I eat it." read more

This place started off in a shack or hut if you like. You look at their new digs and it's wonderful. The young lady behind the counter is a delightful hostess the Cubanito steak sandwich is very good. read more

Went there in the morning. Had a ham and egg sandwich and a coffee. The sandwich was delicious but coffee was boiling hot Burned the crap out of me, Don't understand why coffee has to be that hot. It took almost 30 minutes before I could take a sip. You guys should warn people before serving, scolding hot coffee read more

I been going her for 12 years let's just say the last two times my sister convinced me to get the chicken and my life has changed so amazing love it !!!! Must try so welcoming definitely busy but worth every dollar ! read more

Come in and be greeted by the savoury aroma of freshly made empanadas. Come closer and the cafe penetrates your being. I ordered the signature Cuban sandwich, and 2 pieces each of their empanadas for home. The sandwich came out with crunchy bread that was chewy on the inside, eventually dominated by the mustard, cheese, and then tasty meat inside. My picky son loved it. With a simple sandwich, yet complex with flavor, theres no doubt the empanadas are going to stand out as well. Will definitely come back, with the family. Not perfect to give room for improvement, not because there's anything lacking. read more

El Cubanito - Cuban Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Amazing Cuban sandwich. Nice amount of meat, toasted perfectly. Also had the guava and cheese empanada. Both were fantastic. Cafe con leche was also on point. Def a must try. read more