Tropi Cuba

Description
This bare-bones grocery store on the edge of Logan Square has a secret. Crammed in the back behind rows of provisions is a bar-stool-only Cuban dive pumping out tasty pressed Cuban sandwiches (served with paper-thin, hand-cut french fries) and wickedly strong Cuban coffee, all at bargain prices. It also whips up killer fried pork ribs and falling-off-the-bone stewed oxtail (both served with black beans and rice). For an even cheaper alternative, go for the dollar hotbox items up front; the papa rellena (a huge, crispy potato ball packed with ground beef) is a great snack on the go.