Delicia Tropical Cafe Menu
Welcome to Delicia Tropical Cafe, where Latin American flavors come alive in a vibrant, casual setting! Located at 780 Villa St, Elgin, IL, this unclaimed gem is perfect for families and groups, offering a delightful array of vegetarian options amidst its rich menu. Delicia Tropical Cafe caters to every palate with dishes like Mofongo Relleno De Camarones, featuring savory shrimp in a seasoned plantain shell, and Carne Guisada, a hearty beef stew infused with sofrito.
- Enjoy the cozy outdoor seating or take advantage of the convenience of takeout and reservations.
- With a moderate noise level and options for catering, it's suitable for both lunch and dinner.
- Relax with free Wi-Fi and a selection of alcohol to enhance your dining experience.
Delicia Tropical Cafe is not just a meal; it's a taste journey through the heart of Latin cuisine!
Mofongo's
Mofongo Relleno De Camarones
mashed seasoned plantain stuffed with shrimp. shrimp is sauteed in our salsa criolla sauce
Mofongo Relleno De Pollo
mashed plantain stuffed with diced chicken breast. chicken is sauteed in our salsa criolla
Mofongo Relleno Langosta
Mashedseasoned plantain stuffed with lobster.
Pechuga Rellena De Camarones
breaded chicken breast stuffed with shrimp and mozzarella cheese, wrapped in bacon then pan fried to perfection, topped with mushroom gravy or marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese
Pechuga Al La Parmesana
breaded chicken breast fried to perfection, topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese
Pechuga Rellena De Jamon Y Queso
breaded chicken breast stuffed with ham and mozzarella cheese, wrapped in bacon then pan fried to perfection, topped with mushroom gravy or marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese
Pechuga Rellena De Amarillos
chicken breast stuffed with sweet plantain, wrapped in bacon then baked to perfection, topped with mushroom gravy
Pechuga Rellena De Mofongo
chicken breast stuffed with seasoned plantain, wrapped in bacon then oven baked to perfection, topped with mushrooms gravy
Pechugas / Chicken Breast
Main
Cerdo / Pork - Chuleta Rellena De Jamon Y Queso
breaded pork loin stuffed with ham and mozzarella cheese wrapped in bacon, pan fried to perfection, topped with mushroom sauce
Churrasaco
pan grilled skirt steak seasoned in worchester sauce topped with mushroom gravy
Amarillos
sweet ripe plantain slices
Tostones
large plantain chips coated with garlic served our homemade dipping sauce mayo-ketchup
Aranitas
grated platain fried to a crisp and served with mayo ketchup
Pastel De Guineo
puerto rican style "tamles" made with green banana dough . stuffed with pork
Platanutres
thin cut plantain chips sprinkled with adobo served with our homemade dipping sauce mayo - ketchup
Aperitivos / Appetizers - Platano / Plantain
Aperitivos / Appetizers - Frituras / Fritters
Bacalaito
fried cod fish fritter
Relleno De Papa
mashed potato balls stuffed with ground beef
Pastelillo De Carne
pastry turnover stuffed with ground beef then fried to perfection
Pastelillo (emapanadilla) De Queso
pastry turnover stuffed with american and swiss cheese
Alcapurrias De Guineo
grated green banana stuffed with ground beef then fried to perfection
Asopado De Pollo
chicken and rice soup
Asopado De Jamon
ham and rice soup
Asopado De Salchichon Con Gandules
summer sausage and pigeon pea soup
Asopado De Camarones
shrimp and rice soup
Asopados / Soups
Emparedados / Sandwiches
Tripleta
pressed french bread stuffed with three meals. roasted pork, ham, turkey pastrami, lettuce, tomatoes, plantain chips, swiss cheese, and mayo
Jibarito Delicia (steak, chicken, veggie or pork)
platain sandwich coated with garlic served with lettuce, tomatoes and our special sauce
Cubano
cuban style pressed sandwich filled with roasted pork, ham, swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard
Criollo De Bistec, Pollo, O Pernil
pressed french bread served with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and mayo-ketchup or just plain mayo. your choice of steak, chicken or pork
Cridollo De Jamon Queso Y Huevo
pressed french bread served with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and mayo-ketchup or just plain mayo
Chuletas En Salsa
pork chops in salsa criolla topped with red peppers and onions
Carne Frita
pork loin cubes marinated and seasoned then fried to perfection
Pernil
marinated oven roasted pork
Chuletas
pork choips marinated and seasoned then fried to perfection
Platos Tradicionales - Pork Selections
Platos Tradicionales - Beef Selections
Carne Guisada
cubed beef stewed with potatoes and sofrito
Bistec Encebollado
sandwich steak sauteed in olive oil, oregano, and smothered in onions
Bistec En Salsa
beef strips sauteed in salsa criolla topped with red peppers and onions
Camarones En Salsa
shrimp sauteed in salsa criolla topped with red peppers and onions
Camarones Empanado
fried breaded shrimp
Camarones Al Ajillo
shrimp sauteed in garlic lemon buttery blend topped with red peppers and onions
Platos Tradicionales - Camarones
Platos Tradicionales - Chicken Selections
Pechuga en salsa
diced chicken breast sauteed in salsa criolla topped with onions, green peppers and red peppers
Pechuga Al Ajillo
diced chicken breast sauteed in our garlic butter sauce topped with onions, green peppers and red peppers
Pollo Guisado
chicken stewed with potatoes and sofrito. two pieces drumstick and thigh
Chicharones De Pollo
strips of marinated chicken breast seasoned, breaded and fried to perfections
Pollo Frito
Fry Chicken
Mofongo De Platano
green plantain cooked then mashed into a mound with garlic, butter, pork ribs then served with chicken broth on the side to pour over
Arroz Con Gandules
spanish rice with pigeon peas and green olives
Habichelas Guisadas
pinto beans served with potatoes, kidney beans stewed with summer sausage and potatoes
Acompanantes / Sides
Drinks
Malta
Specialty Pops
kola champagne (p.r. cream soda), coco rico (coconut soda), jupina (pineapple soda)
Natural Juice
parch (passion fruit) and guayaba (guava)
Surtido Grande
diced chicken breast, fried pork chunks, breaded cheese, all fried to perfection. served with plantains and mayo-ketchup dipping sauce
Surtido Pequeno
diced chicken breast, fried pork chunks, breaded cheese, all fried to perfection. served with plantains and mayo-ketchup dipping sauce
