Love the food and the staff are so so nice and kind! I love the inside of the restaurant it is…read moredecorated so beautifully

The food and dine in service is good. However, what isn't good and consistent about this place is…read morethe lady with jet black hair behind the cash register taking your order for take out. She is why I'm giving 2 stars. No smile, looks like she doesn't like being there, and if you don't speak Spanish God help you, you may not get what you ordered. This message is for you, lady with the jet black hair. WE THE CUSTOMERS ARE WHAT KEEP YOU IN BUSINESS! A LITTLE SHOW OF APPRECIATION FOR VISITING THIS ESTABLISHMENT WOULD BE NICE!!! A welcoming smile and thank you for your business would be nice! If you don't like taking orders or welcoming customers then find another job. YOU, THE LADY WITH THE JET BLACK HAIR IS WHAT WILL MAKE CUSTOMERS STAY AWAY OR LEAVE REVIEWS LIKE THIS! There is another Puerto Rican restaurant on Archer customers can go visit to spend their hard earned money!

We'll say since I come to work in Midway airport more often. I discovered this Puerto Rican…read morerestaurant on the route when I take Archer avenue along the way. Despite that I made my own lunch today I decided to splurge and give it a try. I've had Puerto Rican food before but it's usually up in the north side of Chicago and that in the south side especially by Midway airport. Anyways the rellanos de Papa was delicious and the feelings were b however the portion seem to be small that's why I'm glad I ordered too usually some of the Puerto Rican restaurants on north make their rellanos de Papa bigger. There bistec platter with fresh salad and Puerto Rican rice was delicious however their portions were small too. The bistec had a red sauce versus oily fried sauteed sauce with onion taste. They had a different take on it. I drank it with the traditional Malta India beverage like on picture. I finished it up with a cocoa flan. I would come back again it was actually up the par with the Puerto Rican restaurants up north it's just I'm surprised the portions are smaller and they didn't serve water. Thus 4 out of 5 stars. Service was pretty friendly and quick. Ambience had a more modern feel with the Puerto Rican Caribbean Spanish music in the background. This is my first time coming and yeah I would recommend if you are craving for Puerto Rican and you're at Midway airport now that I know where this is at

Jibarito sandwich dinner wasn't edible at all. I was disappointed. I picked this order up to go…read more The sandwich had grilled onions, 2 tiny roma tomatoes on it and barely 1 piece of lettuce, it was greasy. I never asked for grilled onions. The steak was tuff. And it wasn't even enough to cover the plantains. It was insulting to say the least. There wasn't any love or pride in that. Honestly, I would appreciate a refund and a apology. I got the dinner dessert and a can of pop. I drove there bc I was heading out of town. My family and I enjoyed going to eat there regularly especially my mom's before she passed. It was our hang out spot. Please know that it hurts to have to share this review. Thank you

Food was so delicious, and customer service was excellent. Everyone was so nice! It was a really…read moregood vibe

Shoutout to Rico for making me and my brother feel very welcome my brother hadn't had Puerto Rican…read morefood since 2020 and Que Rico! did not disappoint. My brother ordered the jibarito and I ordered the chuleta frita and that came with rice and a fresh salad. Rico was very kind and attentive to us, even greeted us warmly when we first stepped into the restaurant. I will be coming back!! If you guys enjoy authentic PR food. This is the place !!!! also the art on the walls are done with such great detail. Overall this restaurant did NOT disappoint

So exciting to have The Jibarito Stop located in the Loop! I believe it's the only Puerto Rican…read morerestaurant in the Loop and it's soooooooooo good. The vibe is so warm and welcoming. I love all the colorful art and decor. Comfortable seating and nice wooden tables. They sell fun merchandise too. Mofongo is my boyfriend's favorite and he loves it here. The chopped cheese sandwich is fantastic and my personal favorite. The Alcapurria fritters are a great appetizer to share. They have fabulous cocktails too. We enjoy the mojito and piña colada. I also really like the non alcoholic Parcha, which is passion fruit juice. Friendly and attentive service. Great value and high quality food. I look forward to trying the entire menu and beverage list!

This was definitely one of my favorite meals during my trip to Chicago! I really like that this is…read morea fast-food restaurant with fast-food prices, but the food is still delicious. I ordered the 1/2 Jibarito with chicken, and in my opinion, the sandwich was quite large. It also comes with a side of rice, and they give you a whole chicken thigh in the sandwich. The sandwich was absolutely delicious! Just be aware that there is a lot of garlic in the sandwich. So, if you're heading straight to the theatre afterward like I was, you might want to bring some mints or gum!

seriously delicious, homemade with love, large portions, reasonably priced, kind, helpful staff…read more please support this small local business!

We came in for breakfast on a Saturday morning and it wasn't too busy. We ordered two sandwiches,…read moretostones and a colada. I liked the Yesenia sandwich with egg. It was a simple sandwich with egg, veggies, and frites but ask for the green dipping sauce on the side. It brought everything to another level! The tostones weren't too crispy but they had a good gravy on them. I loved the colada, very strong!

I would say that this place is a tasty secret to a lot of people who never make it over herre to…read moreDivision or Puerto Rico... We parked in the neighborhood and walked around a bit and I like how the people really celebrate their culture here, with all of the flags, decorations, huge murals, etc... There is an exodus of the younger generation leaving the island to go elsewhere, mainly the US mainland...So, when you find a place like Papa's, which is very authentic, come back here, again and again...I think the mainly Puerto Rican clientele shows how legit their flavors are. We started off with the following: - chicken salad, which was full Of flavor and very meaty - the steak Jibarito with garlic butter sauce was incredibly great, this was an awesome sandwich and I'll probably order double meat next time - Maduros - very sweet plantains and could be a dessert - pollo chon (chicken lechon), flavored just right, juicy, tasty and pretty huge The service was inviting and thank you Pana, who was talking with us as we were waiting for them to open their doors for lunch.... Hope to make it to Puerto Rico one day!!

Papa is the best. The food is always on point and a great staff to make you feel welcome.read more

The best oxtails I've ever had in Chicago. Tender and flavorful…read more Service was fast and friendly. Dine-in was not crowded at all. Very people were there. It was peaceful and I enjoyed the music and art which reflected the culture. The stew oxtail is worth every penny.

A recent evening while wanderlusting in Chicago, I suggested Garifuna Flava because I'd heard…read moreamazing things about it. My fellow traveling house heads trusted my foodie instincts, but there was a little skepticism until our rideshare driver gave it his enthusiastic vote of confidence! Garifuna Flava is a Black-owned restaurant celebrating the rich flavors and traditions of Belizean, Caribbean, Latin, and Indigenous Garifuna cuisine. The restaurant isn't fancy, yet it is warm, welcoming, and one of the owners even took time to share the history of the Garifuna people with one of my friends. And making the experience even more authentic was the soundtrack of Caribbean and reggae music, which had us swaying, singing along, and feeling right at home like a spot in the Caribbean or Brooklyn. As for the food, it was DELISH! I enjoyed tender oxtails with yams, fried sweet plantains, rice, and stew beans. It was comfort food that tasted like a home-cooked meal. A nice cold Ting was the perfect pairing. I couldn't resist sampling a dining partner's shrimp dish, which was also flavorful. Garifuna Flava is located in Chicago Lawn, often referred to locally as Marquette Park on Chicago's Southwest Side. The neighborhood is home to the beautiful 323-acre Marquette Park, designed by the Olmsted Brothers (sons of the designer of Central Park), and holds an important place in the city's civil rights history. Thank you, Garifuna Flava, for a delicious meal and a cultural experience I'll remember. I'll definitely be back. But don't just take my word for it, go experience the yummyliciousness for yourself! Mmmm... #BonAppetit! Cheers!

Cute and casual ambiance. Not a ton of tables as it's one large room where you order and have…read moretables. Service was fast and friendly. amazing empanadas. Lots of unique and yummy sandwiches to pick from and a few large dishes. Definitely worth coming back. I've tried the ropa vieja sandwich and the guava bbq sandwich and they are both super yummy.

I was told they do not have a dedicated fire so people with Celiac beware…read more I saw one review saying they had gluten free but there is cross-contamination with the fryer.

Delicious food was fresh ordered at like 1:30 am. So yeah open till 3 am I think. Big plus for me…read morewith my schedule.

They tell you they are opening at 3pm you wait for an hour to order, then they don't pick up and…read moredon't accept any orders online. Poor Service, False Advertisement. Very Unprofessional!

I like this lil spot.. I was just driving pass hungry one day and decided to stop in. Kinda small…read morelocation but they make the best of it.. i ordered tostones which are fried plantains and fried pork belly...which is exactly what it sounds like. I was a huge fan of the tostones, it was crispy and crunchy and fried to perfection. They put tooo much garlic oil on mines but still edible. I was not a huge fan of the fried pork belly.. it was like I liked it bc I was hungry but I didn't like it enough to come back and order it again.. I think it was the seasoning and it was overly salty for me... besides that it was cooked to perfection. Maybe I need to come back and try something else on the menu but for now it's not a place I would rush back to and eat at.. I'm sorry I hate being mean but I have to be honest.

Was looking for Puerto Rican food and came upon the reviews of El Mofonguito…read more Parking is a little tough but we came early and were able to find street parking. We were greeted with a smile and guided to choose our own table. A basket of bread and butter was brought over promptly. I ordered appetizers, tostones rellenos de lechón and carne frita. They came out at the same time as the entrees. It only took about 10 minutes! We ordered a volcan with steak in red sauce (mofongo relleno de bistec en salsa), breaded chicken breast and lechón with arroz con gandules. The food was spectacular! Everything was very well seasoned and reminded me of home (born and raised in PR, moved here as an adult). I would definitely recommend that anyone come here for authentic Puerto Rican food. Be mindful that they are very generous with their portion sizes. We ended up taking about half of it home. There are worse problems one can have. :-)