Cemitas Poblanas Menu & Prices 2026: Full List, Cemitas & Tacos

A cemita poblana is a traditional sandwich from Puebla, Mexico. It is made on a distinctive sesame-seed-covered roll (also called a cemita) with a slightly sweet, crunchy exterior. The classic filling includes warm meat -- most commonly milanesa (breaded beef or chicken) -- sliced avocado, Oaxaca cheese (which melts and stretches like mozzarella), chipotle en adobo, raw onion, and the herb papalo, a pungent cilantro-relative native to Mexico. The bread is as important as the filling: authentic cemita rolls are distinct from bolillos or teleras used for regular tortas.

Cemita prices at Cemitas Poblanas range from approximately $12.64 to $16.09 as of May 2026, based on delivery-app pricing. The most popular cemita -- the Cemita Milanesa de Pollo (breaded chicken) -- is $12.64. The loaded Cemita Cholulita (chicken, sausage, pork, ham, egg) runs $16.09. Counter pricing may differ slightly from delivery-app pricing. Call the restaurant or check their delivery page for current figures.

Cemitas Poblanas operates two locations in the Chicago western suburbs: 345 W North Ave, Villa Park, IL 60181 (phone: 630-415-3070) and 2S 539 State Route 59, Warrenville, IL 60555 (phone: 331-252-4017). Both locations are approximately 20-30 minutes west of downtown Chicago. The official website is cemitaspoblanas.net.

Cemitas Poblanas Villa Park is generally open Monday through Tuesday 9:30 AM to 10 PM, Wednesday 9:30 AM to 1 AM, Thursday 9:30 AM to 10 PM, Friday 9:30 AM to 2 AM, Saturday 9:30 AM to 2 AM, and Sunday 9:30 AM to 1 AM. Hours at the Warrenville location (Cemitas Poblanas 2) may differ. Confirm current hours by calling the restaurant or checking their delivery-app listing before visiting.

The taco arabe is a Pueblan specialty with Lebanese immigrant roots. In the mid-20th century, Lebanese immigrants settled in Puebla and introduced the technique of spit-roasting seasoned pork (similar to shawarma). The result is a thin flour tortilla (rather than the corn tortilla of a standard taco) filled with sliced spit-roasted pork and chipotle sauce. It is considered the ancestor of the taco al pastor. At Cemitas Poblanas the taco arabe is priced at around $2.75 -- one of the most distinctive items on the menu.

Quesabirria is braised birria beef (slow-cooked in a red chile broth) packed into corn tortillas with melted cheese, then pressed on a griddle that has been rubbed with the red-chile cooking fat, giving the tortilla an orange-red crust. They are served with a cup of the rich beef consomme for dipping. At Cemitas Poblanas, an order of 3 quesabirrias is $17.24 as of May 2026. The dish became a viral food trend in the U.S. around 2020-2022 and remains one of the most popular items on the menu.

Yes. Cemitas Poblanas offers delivery through DoorDash, Uber Eats, Postmates and GrubHub. The minimum order for delivery is typically $15 and the delivery fee is around $4.99, though these vary by platform and time of day. Delivery radius covers much of Villa Park, Lombard, Elmhurst, Carol Stream, and surrounding suburbs. Check your preferred delivery app for current availability and promotions.

Cemitas Poblanas is primarily a meat-forward restaurant, but several items can be ordered meatless or are inherently vegetarian: the Cemita Hawaiiana can be modified to omit the meat fillings, cheese quesadillas are available, rice and beans as a side is vegetarian, and the agua frescas (horchata, jamaica) are plant-based. Confirm specific requests with staff when ordering, as kitchen cross-contact is possible.

The cemita roll is a specific bread native to Puebla, Mexico. Unlike the ubiquitous bolillo (the standard Mexican sandwich roll), a cemita roll is round and brioche-like with a dense, slightly sweet interior and a crust coated in sesame seeds. It is glazed with a water, cornstarch and sugar wash before baking, giving it a subtle sweetness and crunch. The bread holds up to the juicy, heavily-stuffed fillings without disintegrating -- a critical function. Authentic cemita shops in Puebla often bake their own rolls; in the Chicago area, Cemitas Poblanas sources the rolls to replicate the original Pueblan style.