3801 W FULLERTON AVE.

Hours

Monday-Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday-Friday: 10 AM – 7 PM

Saturday–Sunday: 11 AM – 6 PM

2023 WINNER OF THE JEAN BANCHET AWARD FOR  BEST COUNTER SERVICE 

"What I wanted to do is punch you and hug you at the same time," said chef Omar Cadena about his food at the new hidden gem Omarcitos Latin Café, where you need to go next in the Logan Square neighborhood in Chicago.

The debut restaurant – 23 years in the making – earned a rare three out of four stars.

-Louisa Chu, Chicago Tribune

About omarcitos

Omarcitos gets its name from Owner and Chef Omar Cadena—a first-generation born in the United States to Cuban and Ecuadorian parents and a proud Chicago native. The meaning of the name comes from being the grandson of Omar Jimenez, the successful jewelry entrepreneur of Omar's Jewelry who opened for business in Logan Square back in 1979. (In Spanish, adding ‘cito’ to the end of a name is an endearing way to refer to someone as a little version of someone.) Omar has spent over 20 years working in kitchens across Chicago including the last seven years as general manager of BIG & Littles in Wicker Park. A lot of hard work, long days, sweat and tears went into the creation of Omarcitos. The vibe you get being here comes from a genuine love for cooking food and making others happy.  What we can promise you is delicious Latin American street food, friendly service, and a good time with good people. Here are some final words from Omar himself: "What I want to provide at Omarcitos is an overall experience. The music is right. The vibe is inviting, warm, and welcoming. From the moment you approach the building, you should automatically feel "I'm at the right place." Because when you eat here, you're familia.

Omarcitos is a fun, soulful, open outdoor space design with 3 key areas:

The Kitchen Counter: A bright yellow shipping container where the orders come in and out. We want you to get the authentic feeling of ordering and eating Latin food on the streets of Central and South America.

The Patio/Courtyard: Seats up to 50 people with colorful tables. Plenty of space to wind down and enjoy some live music, great food, chingón drinks with your friends and Chicago neighbors. We are a BYOB or spirits establishment, we provide mixers.

The Marketplace: Surrounding the courtyard will be vendors from Chicago businesses. Expect to browse and buy jewelry, clothes, and spices along with vendors offering cocktails and cerveza.

Our mission is to give Chicago a chingón Latin street food experience where the vibe is perfect, the music hits right, and you feel like la familia.

Live Entertainment

On occasion, you will find local DJs and other artists performing inside our social room/dine-in area. Come back every week for new performances, you never know who you might find.

Our Food

Come for the food. Stay for the vibe. Tag a friend (or four) who you’d bring here to eat Tacos Dorados or our famous Quesa' Ropa while sipping down a cold cerveza or margarita. This is just a preview of the authentic Latin street food you can find on our menu. Click the link in our bio to see all the dishes we’ll be cooking up for you soon.

Menu

Breakfast sandwiches served on toasted French bread or as a Jibarito

The Omarcito $9

Pureed black beans, shredded muenster cheese, crema Salvadoreña, sliced tomatoes.

add a scallion (green onion) omelette $5

The Fulanito $14

Scallion (green onion) omelette, shredded muenster cheese, sliced tomatoes, vinegar steamed onions, marinated steak, Omarcito’s special green garlic sauce

The Chonchito $14

Scallion (green onion) omelette, shredded muenster cheese, sliced tomatoes, vinegar steamed onions with seared citrus garlic mojo pork

Ham, egg and cheese $14

Scallion (green onion) omelette, sliced ham, shredded muenster cheese, sliced tomatoes, vinegar steamed onions

Pan Con Timba / Bread and Guava $8

Butter toasted French bread with cream cheese and guava

(Perfect with cafe con leche)

Tostada Cubana $4

Toasted and buttered French bread

(Perfect with cafe con leche)

Sandwiches $12

Add shredded muenster cheese for $2

Ropa Vieja 

Pureed black beans, crema Salvadoreña, maduros/sweet plantain, Cuban-style shredded beef, sliced tomato, shredded spinach, sliced tomatoes, Omarcito’s special green garlic sauce

Steak

Marinated steak, sliced tomatoes, vinegar steamed white onions

Chicken

Adobado chicken, Omarcito’s special green garlic sauce, sliced tomatoes, vinegar steamed onions

Pork

Seared citrus garlic mojo marinated pulled pork, sliced tomatoes, vinegar steamed onions, Omarcito's green garlic sauce

Fish

Marinated catfish in a seasoned crispy cornmeal crust with Ecuadorian salsa criolla (tomato, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, extra virgin olive oil) Omarcito's special green garlic sauce

(A family favorite)

Veggie ( Prepared vegan upon request )

Roasted cauliflower, carrots, green beans and red potatoes in a light tomato sauce with onions and bell peppers. Pureed black beans, crema Salvadoreña, maduros/sweet plantain, sliced tomato, shredded spinach, Omarcito’s special green garlic sauce

Charli's grilled cheese $7

French bread, shredded muenster cheese, real butter and pressed for maximum toastiness. Simple to the point and oh sooo good! (Perfect for the little ones but enjoyed by all)

Jibarito (gluten free) $13

Add shredded muenster cheese for $2

Ropa Vieja 

Pureed black beans, crema Salvadoreña, maduros/sweet plantain, Cuban-style shredded beef, sliced tomato, shredded spinach, sliced tomatoes, Omarcito’s special green garlic sauce

Steak

Marinated steak, sliced tomatoes, vinegar steamed white onions

Chicken

Chicken adobado style, Omarcito’s special green garlic sauce, sliced tomatoes, vinegar steamed onions

Pork

Seared citrus garlic mojo marinated pulled pork, sliced tomatoes, vinegar steamed onions, Omarcito's green garlic sauce

Fish

Marinated catfish in a seasoned crispy cornmeal crust with Ecuadorian salsa criolla (tomato, red onion, cilantro, fresh lime juice, extra virgin olive oil) Omarcito's special green garlic sauce

(A family favorite)

Veggie ( Prepared vegan upon request )

Roasted cauliflower, carrots, green beans and red potatoes in a light tomato sauce with onions and bell peppers. Pureed black beans, crema Salvadoreña, maduros/sweet plantain, sliced tomato, shredded spinach, Omarcito’s special green garlic sauce

Specials $18

Tacos dorados de pollo en consomé

Four crispy seasoned rolled up chicken taco dorados/flautas topped with Omarcito's green garlic sauce, crema Salvadoreña, shredded cabbage, sliced tomatoes, queso fresco served with a side of green tomatillo chicken consome with chickpeas

Quesa’Ropa

Handmade corn tortillas, shredded muenster cheese, Ropa vieja,shredded spinach, diced tomato, Omarcito’s special green garlic sauce, crema Salvadoreña and queso fresco.

Served with your choice of either garlic yellow rice or white rice with black beans,

and

Maduros (sweet plantains) or Tostobnes (savory crispy fried green plantains)

WEEKEND SPECIALS 

Saturdays & Sundays only

Puree de vianda $15

A must have, an homage to the components of my Antillean heritage.  A unique blend of root vegetables and Caribbean squash made with chicken stock, extra virgin olive oil and pureed for a super smooth consistency.

Served with a side of salsa criolla and white rice.

Chilaquiles $15

Red or Green ( Made vegan upon request )

Crispy tortilla chips tossed in our incredibly flavor and slightly spicy Red or Green salsa (you choose), topped with crema Salvadoreña, queso fresco and two over easy eggs

served with garlic yellow rice and pureed Cuban black beans

add Steak for $5

add Lechon for $5

add Ropa vieja for $5

add Chicken for $5

add Veggies for $5

Plates $16

Bistec Encebollado 

Marinated steak, vinegar steamed onions, garlic vinegar mojo

Served with your choice of either garlic yellow rice or white rice with black beans

and

Maduros (sweet plantains) or Tostobnes (savory crispy fried green plantains)

Pollo Adobado 

Chicken in our light adobo sauce pulled and seared.

Served with your choice of either garlic yellow rice or white rice with black beans

and

Maduros (sweet plantains) or Tostobnes (savory crispy fried green plantains)

Ropa Vieja

Cuban-style shredded beef.

Served with your choice of either garlic yellow rice or white rice with black beans

and

Maduros (sweet plantains) or Tostobnes (savory crispy fried green plantains)

Lechon

Citrus garlic mojo marinated pork shoulder, pulled and seared with vinegar steamed onions.

Served with your choice of either garlic yellow rice or white rice with black beans

and

Maduros (sweet plantains) or Tostobnes (savory crispy fried green plantains)

Fish

Crispy cornmeal-crusted seasoned and marinated catfish topped with Ecuadorian salsa criolla (tomato, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, extra virgin olive oil).

Served with yellow rice and tostones.

Veggie ( Prepared vegan upon request )

Roasted cauliflower, carrots, green beans and red potatoes in a light tomato sauce with onions and bell peppers. sauce

Served with your choice of either garlic yellow rice or white rice with black beans

and

Maduros (sweet plantains) or Tostobnes (savory crispy fried green plantains)

Sopitas / Soups $8

Chicken 

Chicken and chickpeas in a super heartwarming & soul satisfying chicken broth blended with tomatillos.

Served with a side of salsa criolla and your choice of either garlic yellow rice or white rice.

Black bean  ( Vegan )

An incredible hearty and super flavorful Cuban style stewed black beans soup

Served with a side of salsa criolla and your choice of either garlic yellow rice or white rice.

Empanadas $6 each

Ropa Vieja / Cuban- style shredded beef 

Lechon / Citrus & garlic marinated pork

Pollo  / Chicken in a Caribbean creole sauce

Veggie / Roasted veggies in a tomato sauce (Vegan) 

Queso y cebolla verde / Cheese & scallion

Alambre / Steak, cheese & scallion

Timba / Guava & cream cheese

Sides

White rice $3

Black beans $7

Garlic yellow rice $7

Salsa criolla $5

Tostones $7

Maduros $7

Maduros preparados, with crema Salvaroreña and queso fresco $10

Drinks

Sodas $2.50

Bottled water $1.50

Topo Chico $3.50

Cuban coffee Shot of sweetened espresso / Cafecito $2.50

Cortadito / Cuban coffee with a little milk $4.50

Cafe con leche (hot) $6

Iced cafe con leche $8

Coconut cafe con leche (hot) $7

Iced coconut cafe con leche $9

Hot Chocolate $7

  • Regular
  • Spiced

Hot tea $4

  • Early grey
  • Green
  • Chamomile
  • Hibiscus
  • Lemon, ginger, honey
  • Cinnamon

Desserts

@alisha_sweettreatsandthings $8

  • Oreo tres leches
  • Toasted coconut tres leches
  • Strawberry tres leches
  • Guava cheesecake
  • Parcha (passion fruit) parfait

Flan by @sweetladyflan $6

  • Coconut 

  • Cafe con leche

SOFRITO & GARLIC PASTE

Sofrito and Garlic Paste by the @themarinatedkitchen

(Omarcito’s Latin Cafe proudly uses the sofrito and garlic paste from the @themarinatedkitchen)

16oz Mason jar of Sofrito $16

160z Mason jar of Garlic Paste $18

Photo of Omarcitos indoor dining area
Omarcitos indoor dining area.

Our catering is open for business. 

773-698-6955
OC@Omarcitos.com

The Market

Surrounding the courtyard are vendors from Chicago businesses. Expect to browse and buy jewelry, clothes, and spices along with vendors offering cocktails and cerveza.

Calendar of events

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Check back for future events. Call or email Omar to book a private event in our L2W space.