Havana Grill – Spanish
Havana Grill pulses with a vibrant energy, where the air is thick with the scent of sizzling spices and the rhythmic clinking of glasses. Crispy plantain tostaditos and golden-fried empanadas offer a satisfying crunch that gives way to savory, soulful fillings, while zesty ceviche and smoky chipotle crab cakes bring a bright, coastal flair to the table. It is a spirited escape where every spoonful of rich black bean soup or bite of a hearty chimichanga feels like a sun-drenched celebration of bold Latin flavors.
412, North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, 60654 +13126441900 https://www.havanachicago.com/0Cuisine: Spanish
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Havana Grill
Dairy-Free at Havana Grill
Havana Grill in Chicago has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Summer Salad, Guacamole and Plantain Tostaditos. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Havana Grill
Havana Grill in Chicago has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Summer Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Havana Grill
Havana Grill in Chicago has 19 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grilled Salmon, Ceviche and Plantain-Crusted Halibut. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Havana Grill
Havana Grill in Chicago has 6 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grilled Salmon, Caribbean Paella Combo and Steak Jibarito. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Havana Grill
Havana Grill in Chicago has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Calamari. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Havana Grill
Havana Grill in Chicago has 8 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Summer Salad, Guacamole and Coffee Martini. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Havana Grill
Havana Grill in Chicago has 15 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Summer Salad, Tostones and Coconut Rum Flan. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Havana Grill
Havana Grill in Chicago has 3 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grilled Salmon, Lemon Chicken and Black Bean Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Havana Grill
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Caribbean Paella Combo | 23.5 g | 92.3 g |
| Alambres | 21.1 g | 58.6 g |
| Sangria Glass | 6.3 g | 56.3 g |
| Trio Empanadas | 53.3 g | 48.3 g |
| Pisco Sour | 81.9 g | 33.4 g |
| Cuban Salad | 106.3 g | 29.1 g |
| Beef Empanadas | 33 g | 26.4 g |
| Vaca Frita | 2.6 g | 24.7 g |
| Summer Salad | 57.5 g | 24 g |
| Garlic Shrimp | 0.2 g | 24 g |
| Grilled Salmon | 0 g | 23.6 g |
| Tortilla Soup | 13.6 g | 21.8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM
- Saturday
- 12:00 PM - 3:00 AM
- Sunday
- 4:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Menu
Appetizers
- Guacamole - $14.95: tri-colored corn tortilla chips with house-made guac, pico de gallo, and spicy salsa Morita Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tostones - $12.43: twice fried, crispy green plantains with creamy garlic dip and housemade mojo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chimichangas - $16.75: chicken-filled flour tortillas in poblano cream sauce, with cilantro sour cream and pico de gallo Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ceviche - $16.5: fresh seafood, vegetables, mango, and avocado marinated in lime juice, with tostaditos and chips Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chipotle Crab Cakes - $16.5: two grilled chipotle crab cakes, served with black bean sauce and seasonal fruit relish Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari - $16.55: crispy calamari sautéed in Latin spices, with housemade chipotle-guajillo dipping sauce Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Trio Empanadas - $14.51: manchego, pollo, picadillo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Plantain Tostaditos - $14.51: crispy fried plantains chips, served with black bean dip and salsa caribena Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Bean Soup - $6.19: black bean soup topped with pico de gallo and sour cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tortilla Soup - $6.19: housemade tortilla soup topped with onions, cilantro, and chopped chicken Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Alambres - $17.16: Four grilled shrimp sauteed with onions and peppers served over pineapple rice, and a coconut chipotle glaze Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Empanadas - $4.47: Empanadas de carne Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Cuban Salad - $15.55: mixed greens, blackened chicken, crispy plantains, jicama, and sweet cilantro vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Salad with Calamari - $17.5: fresh arugula tossed with grilled calamari, roasted corn, red peppers, and lemon juice garlic olive oil vinaigrette Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Salad - $18.67: mixed greens, grilled pineapple, tomatoes, jicama, citrus-guava dressing with grilled tiger Shrimp Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Summer Salad - $13.47: Mixed greens, ripe avocados, mangos, red onion, and citrus vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Cuban Steak - $34.28: Grilled 12oz skirt steak with caramelized onions and housemade mojo, served with black beans and crispy frituras de yucca Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ropa Vieja - $21.75: shredded flank steak simmered in garlic, tomato, and bell pepper sauce until tender, served with rice, black beans, and sweet plantains Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lemon Chicken - $22.75: two bone-in chicken breast, infused with coconut milk and citrus, drizzled in a citrus cream sauce, served with white rice and roasted seasonal vegetables Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cuban Roasted Pork - $23.75: Slow roasted pernil topped with mojo and caramelized onions, served with Cuban congri, plantains, and crispy yucca Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vaca Frita - $20.75: Marinated Shredded beef in lime, garlic and cured red onions then seared until crispy served with congri and platanos Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Havana Parrillada - $39.95: Grilled skirt steak, chicken breast and two Jumbo shrimp served with yucca and platanos maduros sprinkle with homemade chimichurri and side of rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Plantain-Crusted Halibut - $31.15: baked plantain-crusted halibut served in a jalapeño cream sauce with sweet potato and roasted seasonal vegetables Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caribbean Paella Combo - $25.75: sautéed calamari, shrimp, mussels, scallops, chicken breast, and chorizo baked with saffron-infused rice with pineapple Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jalapeno Honey Pork Chops - $24.95: two, eight-ounce grilled pork chops marinated in honey jalapeno soy sauce, served with sweet potato and steamed broccoli Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Shrimp - $23.75: Four jumbo Shrimp sauteed with red onions, garlic butter Nayarit style sauce served on white rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Salmon - $25.95: grilled salmon served with home-made BBQ sauce and jalapeño mashed potatoes, topped with pineapple mango salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches & Tacos
- Cuban Sandwich - $14.5: traditional Cuban sandwich with pernil, smoked ham, swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard, on a Cuban, pressed roll, served with Latin fries Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Havana Steak Sandwich - $16.59: tender skirt steak with melted cheese, lettuce, grilled onions, and spicy mayonnaise served on ciabatta bread, with Latin fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Jibarito - $16.75: juicy slices of marinated steak with melted cheese, lettuce, onion, and garlic spread sandwiched between two twice-fried green plantains, served with Latin fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Tacos - $19.71: Three corn tortillas with sauteed shrimp served with chipotle coleslaw and white rice Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Tacos - $17.63: three tilapia filled tacos, topped with a mixture of red and green cabbage, citrus juice, and pico de gallo served with white rice, black beans, and spicy avocado salsa Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Latin Burger - $14.51: Half pound sirloin burger served with melted cheese, grilled red onions, lettuce, tomato, spicy aioli sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Coconut Rum Flan - $6.19 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, TLC
- El Diablito Chocolate Fudge Cake - $7.23 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Guava Cheese Cake - $6.19 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Key Lime Pie - $6.19 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Mango Pudding - $6.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Original Mojito - $12: Fresh mint, limes, sugar and various flavored rum. Shaken and poured over ice with a splash of soda. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- The Millionaire Mojito - $16: Our house mojito featuring Ron Zacapa 23 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Pisco Sour - $12: Peruvian Pisco Porton, citrus juice, sugar, and egg whites topped with bitters
- House Margarita - $12: Corazon 100% Blue Agave Blanco Tequila, orange liqueur, fresh-squeezed lime juice, and agave nectar
- Sangria Glass - $12: A sweet blend of wine, orange liqueur, pineapple juice, cherry brandy, and tropical fruit. Choice of Red or White Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Bohemia Beer - $7: Mexico Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Coffee Martini - $16: Absolut Vanilla and Kahlua mixed with fresh espresso Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Havana Grill
- Is Havana Grill dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Havana Grill has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Summer Salad, Guacamole and Plantain Tostaditos.
- What can I eat at Havana Grill on a dairy-free diet?
- Summer Salad, Guacamole and Plantain Tostaditos carry the dairy-free tag, out of 3 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Havana Grill have vegan options?
- Yes. 8 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Summer Salad and Guacamole.
- Is Havana Grill gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Havana Grill?
- Caribbean Paella Combo, at roughly 92.3g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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