Sazon Cubano Menu
Welcome to Sazon Cubano, a vibrant culinary gem located at 2252 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL. This restaurant offers a delightful dive into authentic Cuban cuisine, ensuring each dish bursts with flavor and tradition.
Patrons rave about the steak jibarito, a standout for its perfect seasoning and texture—considered by many as the best they've ever tasted. The seafood varadero and the extensive appetizer platter, featuring scrumptious tamales and garlicky fried pork, also receive high praise.
With a warm, inviting atmosphere that includes live music on Saturdays, Sazon Cubano is not just about food; it's about a full sensory experience. From the attentive service to exquisite culinary offerings, every visit promises satisfaction. Don't miss the chance to discover why this spot has quickly become a favorite for locals and visitors alike.
Appetizers
Cuban Grilled
Combination of the most famous Cuban meats, Char-grilled Angus skirt steak, fried pork belly, chorizo, chicharron de Pollo, sweet plantains, tostones, and fried yuca.
Seafood Varadero
Crispy shrimp, fish, calamari, and fried yuca with tartar sauce.
Cubanito
Two Cuban tamales, fried pork, and mariquitas.
Calamar Frito
Tender Japanese calamari rings and tentacles, lightly coated and deep fry. Served with sweet chili sauce.
Jumbo Breaded Shrimp
Large tiger paw shrimps
Tostones
Three golden fried tostones covered with Ropa vieja or shrimp, onions, avocado, and cheese.
Croquetas
Four Ham & chorizo croquettes served with a side of garlic mayo ketchup sauce.
Yuquita Frita
Crispy homemade yuca fries served with cilantro aioli.
Mariquitas
Fried plantain chips with cilantro aioli.
Tamales Cubanos
Pork tamale wrapped in corn husk, served with garlic & onions.
Masitas De Puerco
Juicy and tender fried pork covered with garlic and grilled onions. Served with fried yuca.
Trio de Empanadas
Your choice of three of our hand-crafted Empanadas.
Papa Rellena
Potato ball stuffed with ground beef
Empanada
Yuca Rellena
Chicken Soup
Chicken noodle soup with vegetables. Serve with a Cuban Toast.
Veggie Noodle Soup
A classic Cuban staple packed with flavor. Served with a Cuban toast.
House Salad
Tender green lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, red onions & lemon vinaigrette.
Avocado Salad
Another classic dish in every Cuban table. Slices of avocados with tomatoes and lemon vinaigrette.
Soups & Salads
Sandwiches
Cuban Sandwich w/ Fries
A tasty and toasted Cuban bread with house roasted pork, ham, Swiss cheese, mustard & pickles. Served with fries.
Media Noche Sandwich w/ Fries
Just like our famous Cuban sandwich but with a sweet roll. Served with fries.
Steak Sandwich w/ Fries
Grilled steak and onions with lettuce, tomato, aioli sauce and topped with shoestring potatoes. Served in Cuban bread.
Ropa Vieja Sandwich w/ Fries
Juicy Shredded Beef braised in wine and tomato sauce with onions and peppers. Served in a pressed Cuban bread.
Bacalao Sandwich (COD) w/ Fries
Crispy 312 beer batter Cod with lettuce, pickles & our house made tartar sauce. Served in a sweet roll.
Chicken Sandwich w/ Fries
Grilled Chicken breast and Onions with lettuce, tomato and mayo. Served in a Cuban bread.
Roasted Pork Sandwich w/ Fries
Roasted pork and grilled onions. Served in a toasted Cuban Bread.
Crispy Pork Sandwich w/ Fries
24 hours marinated pork shoulder and slowly roasted to a pull apart stage. Served with grilled onions & Guava BBQ sauce in Brioche bun.
Sandwich de Croqueta w/ Fries
Chorizo & Ham croquettes sandwich. Served in a toasted Cuban bread with cheese, aioli sauce, mustard and ketchup.
Veggie Sandwich w/ Fries
Pressed Cuban bread with grilled mix vegetables, avocado, mozzarella cheese and aioli sauce.
Timba Cubana W/ Fries
Cuban Sandwich
A tasty and toasted Cuban bread with house roasted pork, ham, Swiss cheese, mustard & pickles.
Ham Egg Cheese
Media Noche
Just like our famous Cuban sandwich but with a sweet roll.
Beef Jibarito
Chicken Jibarito
Pork Jibarito
Vegetarian Jibarito
Ropa Vieja Jibarito
Shrimp Jibarito
Jibaritos
Burgers
Classic Burger W/ Fries
Certified Angus Beef patty with American cheese, onions, lettuce, tomato, pickles and sauce.
Bacon Cheeseburger W/ Fries
Certified Angus Beef patty with American cheese, onions, pickles and special sauce made with ketchup, mayonnaise, and pickle relish.
Pull Pork Burger W/ Fries
Oven-roasted pork covered in a guava-barbeque sauce
Churrasco Cubano
12oz Angus New York strip steak
Bistec de Palomilla
Pan fried Butterfly Steak, drizzle with lime juice and garnished with grilled onions and parsley.
Milanesa de Res (Beef Milanesa)
Breaded and fried Palomilla steak, topped with slices of ham, Marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese.
Rabo Encendido (Oxtail on Fire)
An homage to our Spanish roots. Slow braised oxtail cooked in a rich wine and stock sauce to a pull apart texture.
Vaca Frita (Fried Cow)
Shredded beef marinated with lime juice & garlic. Then pan seared until crispy.
Ropa Vieja
Old Clothes Juicy Shredded Beef braised in wine and tomato sauce with onions and peppers.
Bistec Encebollado
Beef Fajitas
Lechon Asado
Marinated in homemade spices with a garlic citrus mix and slow-roasted to perfection.
Pechuga de Pollo A La Plancha
Grilled chicken breast topped with garlic and garnished with parsley
Milanesa De Pollo
Red Snaper
Camarones Al Ajillo
Jumbo shrimps sauteed with fresh garlics and served over a buttery sauce.
Enchilado De Camaron
Cuban shrimp creole topped with peppers, onions, garlic, and tossed in a delicious spicy tomato sauce.
Charcoal Roasted Pork
Paella Marinera
Paella De Mariasco
Platos/Entrees
Fried Rice
Shrimp Rice
Stir fried rice with shrimp, diced bell peppers, onions and eggs.
Seafood Rice
Spanish rice made with saffron, vegetables, and a seafood mix
Combination Fried Rice
Stir fried rice with Chicken, pork, shrimp, diced bell peppers, onions, ham and eggs.
Veggie Fried Rice
Green peppers, red peppers, carrots, peas, in a flavorful veggie broth garnished with avocado slices
Black Beans
Yellow Rice
Congri
White Rice
Maduros
Fried Sweet Plantains.
French Fries
Yuca Con Mojo
Boiled cassava topped with Cuban Mojo.
Lechon Asado LB
Bread & Butter
Limes
Avocado Side
Sides
Kids
Kids Meal
Ham & Cheese Sandwich W/ Fries
Chicken Strips W/ Fries
Vanilla Flan
Coconut Flan
Cream Brulee
Rich custard base topped with a layer of hardened caramelized sugar.
Guava & Cream Cheese Pastry
Each one of these guava cream cheese pastries is filled with creamy, tangy cream cheese and sweet, fruity guava filling