Rick Felipez and his sister, Hayden Felipez-Taylor, both of Grayslake, are co-owners of the Lulo's Cuban Cafe in Grayslake. | Thomas Delany Jr.~Sun-Times Media
Lulo's Cuban Cafe in Grayslake owned by Rick Felipez and his sister, Hayden Felipez-Taylor, both of Grayslake. | Thomas Delany Jr.~Sun-Times Media
Lulo's Cuban Cafe in Grayslake co-owner Rick Felipez of Grayslake with their specialty the Cuban sandwich made with ham, roasted pork, swiss cheese, pickle serve toasted with their own Mojo Dipping Sauce. | Thomas Delany Jr.~Sun-Times Media
Lulo's Cuban Cafe in Grayslake co-owner Rick Felipez of Grayslake with their specialty the Cuban sandwich made with ham, roasted pork, swiss cheese, pickle serve toasted with their own Mojo Dipping Sauce. | Thomas Delany Jr.~Sun-Times Media
Lulo's Cuban Cafe co-owner Rick Felipez of Grayslake talks to customers Sam Dungee (left) of Grayslake and Tom Abbott of Gurnee at the restaurant in Grayslake. | Thomas Delany Jr.~Sun-Times Media
Lulo's Cuban Cafe in Grayslake owned by Rick Felipez and his sister, Hayden Felipez-Taylor, both of Grayslake. | Thomas Delany Jr.~Sun-Times Media
Lulo's Cuban Cafe in Grayslake co-owner Rick Felipez of Grayslake prepares their specialty the Cuban sandwich made with ham, roasted pork, swiss cheese, pickle serve toasted with their own Mojo Dipping Sauce. | Thomas Delany Jr.~Sun-Times Media
Lulo's Cuban Cafe in Grayslake co-owner Rick Felipez of Grayslake with their specialty the Cuban sandwich made with ham, roasted pork, swiss cheese, pickle serve toasted with their own Mojo Dipping Sauce. | Thomas Delany Jr.~Sun-Times Media
Lulo's Cuban Cafe in Grayslake co-owner Rick Felipez of Grayslake with their specialty the Cuban sandwich made with ham, roasted pork, swiss cheese, pickle serve toasted with their own Mojo Dipping Sauce. | Thomas Delany Jr.~Sun-Times Media
GRAYSLAKE — When people think Cuba, first thoughts for many include cigars, mojitos and a spicy dance called the rumba. But the Caribbean island south of Miami is also known for its hearty and comforting cuisine. And at Lulo’s Cuban Café, one would be amiss …