Easily my favorite restaurant in Chicago. Super delicious entrees available in both meat and vegan options. Perfect for the hybrid family

There are a plethora of excellent Puerto Rican restaurants in the Humboldt Park/Logan Square neighborhood but this restaurant stands out for its vegan options. Prior to the COVID-19 shutdown in Illinois, Casa Yari was on my list for places to check out and it garnered my attention after Pero Like released a video about the restaurant. Today I placed a takeout order for a jackfruit jibarito sandwich with arroz con gandules(rice with chickpeas). The jibarito sandwich is a sandwich made with flattened green plantains . This sandwich was drizzled with garlic sauce with jackfruit and tomatoes in the inside After taking a bite, all types of flavors were in my mouth. By far, one of the best jibarito (pronounced HEE-bah-Ree- Toh for those who don't speak Spanish) sandwiches that I have tasted. A Puerto Rican dish without rice and beans is like a bowl of cereal without milk at breakfast. The dinner was accompanied with arroz con gandules. The rice was seasoned just right The appetizer was the vegan jerk empanadas. Even though jerk is considered a Jamaican dish, she made it work. The empanadas were made with jackfruit and vegan cheese. Caution: It is a little bit spicy. No worries, I washed it down with some non-alcoholic Welch's Sparkling Rose. After eating this meal, the only words that come to my mouth are " Barriga llena, corazón contento( Happy belly, full heart!) read more

Casa Yari - Vegan jackfruit jibarito sandwich - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Casa Yari is an amazing Puerto Rican & Honduran restaurant that has plenty of vegan options. Most of all the dishes can be veganized. Every dish is made with so much flavor and love. I haven't had every dish but the ones I have are amazing! Casa Yari also uses Cheeze and Thank You vegan cheese for a lot of the menu items. I also love that they have rotating empanadas so it's always different. If you haven't checked out Casa Yari you are missing out! Food Instagram: @vegangirl_chicago read more

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Casa Yari was our Sunday evening dinner. SIMPLY WOW. Their cuisine is Honduran and Puerto Rican. Plating is creative and flavors pop. BYOB. Service is good but it takes a long time to get drinks and food. They don't come to you unless you need them but again, attentive when needed. The outdoor cafe in back is breezy and cool. We loved the crispy tacos. Go and enjoy your company and relax as food bliss is served. It's worth the wait. Go with the flow and vibe and you will be a fan. SO GOOD read more

Been wanting to go here for AGES and finally went on a Friday night. The storefront is pretty small but a very cute interior. Seating was limited and they don't take reservations but we were sat at a "shared table" at the back. LOVE all the vegan options and the food was so delicious! The Mofongo with breaded eggplant had a super yummy sauce and loved the plantain base. Super unique and haven't had anything like it before. The vegan paella was very basic but delicious with fried plantains on top. Goooood quantities and had some leftovers! Super flavorful and would definitely come here again. Tried the banana split flan and honestly wasn't too big of a fan - not the classic coconut flan I've tried before but not bad per day. 4 stars because the service was really incredibly slow. But super yum food! read more

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I've had my eye on Casa Yari on social media for almost a year now and am sad to report I've only tried the flan. I know, rookie move, but the flan is absolutely amazing. I tried the tiramisu and banana split, and highly recommend either. The staff who helped me were so kind and genuine and very knowledgeable about the menu, food and preparation. I can't wait to update this review with how amazing the food is when I make it back out there! read more

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Yummy. I went all the way to Puerto Rico and for one reason or another I couldn't get my hands on some mofongo!! So I said when I get back to Chicago I'm going to find some mofongo!! I was not disappointed. I got the one with fish and a coconut curry sauce. Now I want to go back and try everything vegan and pescatarian on the menu. I was too hungry to post a picture. But the presentation was pretty. read more

Beautiful place. No reservations. Friendly staff. Came for Sunday brunch. The mofongo , Buffalo chicken hash, empanadas were so delicious! The passionfruit juice was fresh. Wish I could buy the fried chicken itself from here. Will be back! read more

We arrived close to the time of opening at 4:30p. Service was okay but a bit slow considering there were only 2 other tables occupied. For appetizers we ordered the empanadas of the month which were good, and Plátanos Contrachos which were not rip enough to have been served in my opinion. For the main course we ordered the Churrasco dinner which the steak was overly salty, and Machuca which was good. Finally for desert we had two flans one coconut and the other corn which were good but a bit too sweet for my taste. The ambience was nice, the presentation of the dishes impressive, and prices reasonable. Although I wasn't too impressed with the food and wouldn't go out of my way to revisit. read more

Casa Yari - Machuca - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Casa Yari is an amazing gem in Logan square right off of Fullerton. They have a newly created back patio area with 100% shade made with those pop up tents. The staff is very knowledgeable about not just the dishes served but the history and location they originat from. Omg th Empanadas here are some of the best. And you get 3 giant ones per order. The croquettes were also very nice and had a good cheezy flavor to them. A must try also. Hands down some amazing authentic Latin food dine right. Spiced down a bit but fabulous none the less. read more

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We went back for brunch, all vegan options. Beautiful Space, Beautiful Food. It was all delicious! We will be back! read more

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The food here was incredible, I can't wait to be able to try them as Dine in. I ordered the Guava Chicken and the The gran combo. Both plates authentic, with good food portions and fresh. My wife is from Puerto Rico and she said that her plate took her back home & that means a lot. I can also appreciate what Casa Yari is doing with their vegan options, definitely something that is not so common for Puerto Rican food. The food was truly excellent and my take out experience was great. Refer to their Instagram page for menu items of the day and hours due to COVID 19 read more

Casa Yari - Guava BBQ Chicken- menu of the day - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The food was Aughmazing!!! I ordered a mocktail that was overly sweetened and honestly tasted more like mango juice than an actual mocktail....I added prosecco and red wine to my drink to lessen the thick sweetness of it. We were a small group of 4, and when we arrived there was only a couple seated in the restaurant.. so not too busy... But the service from the wait staff lacked any real urgency or attention as we were only given 2 glasses and a bottle of water.. we had to request more glasses, we had to ask for ice; the restaurant is BYOB, but we were given the wrong glasses for our drinks, we weren't offered an ice bucket for our champagne, or a cork screw for our wine. The wait staff didn't check on us, we had to continuously yell for them to come to us.. As we finished our appetizers, I watched as the wait staff stood at the bar talking to each other, we had to call them over to clear our table and only replaced 3 sets of silverware.. we spent about 60.0 each and tipped; although, I felt the wait staff was less than adequate or deserving of a tip. If the food is going to be at the price it's at, I expect the staff to be at least attentive. I doubt I'll be going back, and I won't suggest this restaurant to anyone.. The staff really sets the stage to a great establishment, and the food is overshadowed by poor service. read more

Casa Yari - Fried Red snapper, mofongo and grilled vegetables. - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Even though I had already stuffed my face before coming to Casa Yari, I managed to snatch food off all the plates my friends ordered and was not disappointed in the least. Everything was so flavorful and good. I love that the restaurant is vegan and the staff were so friendly, too. Will def come back next time I'm in town! read more

I have been going to Casa Yari ever since I found out about the great vegan options years ago. They just went through a major renovation and the place is really throwing off a cool vibe! It looks like the menu was updated a little bit and it's one of the most unique restaurants in Chicago with crazy good vegan options! I had a mushroom sandwich that was fried perfectly on a fresh toasted bread with a vegan aïoli and chopped red cabbage. Sublime! I ordered the red beans and rice as a side which went perfectly with the sandwich. Can't wait to go back and keep on trying all the things!! read more

Casa Yari - Fried mushroom sandwich. Vegan cheeze - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My friend and I are here while I was visiting Chicago. It's a BYOB restaurant-which we didn't know until we arrived. So we walked across the street to a liquor store and bought some wine. It paired well with our food which was soooo good! I had the empanadas and shrimp mofongo. The flavors took me back to my trip to Puerto Rico when I visited Old San Juan. You should definitely give this place a try for authentic Puerto Rican cuisine. read more

Casa Yari - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Definitely coming back! First time here and was not disappointed. Plating was great, and food was even better. We tried a couple dishes from the menu. Their jibarito was delicious, large portion. The mofungo was perfect meat to veggies ratio; the sauce was amazing. The toppings on the croquetas worked so well with each other. Ask to try their housemade hot sauce! Back patio was cute! Servers were friendly, fast; tables were distanced, everyone wore masks, hand sanitizer available. read more

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Excellent little restaurant with a unique menu combining Honduran and Puerto Rican food. The food is amazing, the portions are large, and the service can't be beat. Indoor and outdoor seating. BYOB. This one's a keeper! read more

Casa Yari - Mofongo of the month for June 2022 - Volcan de Pollo - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Friendly staff, very tasty food, nice chill vibes from the music (volume played at a level you can enjoy a conversation), and a sweet surprise was how tasty the freshly made drinks are. I've been here at least 3x now and they're consistent in service, cleanliness, and quality. read more

I was in search for some good flan and my friend told me about this place! They have unique flavored flans and rotate flavors every week or so. I ordered the steak Jibarito and had the coconut and banana flan. The steak jibarito was huge and I could not finish it. It was a decent jibarito. However, the flan was amazing. My favorite was the coconut flan! I am still dreaming about it. It was about $6 for each flan, pretty expensive but it is quality flan for sure! There was only one server and the service was a bit slow. But maybe it was a slower night! I would definitely come back for their flan and is looking forward to try other new flavors. Delicious! read more

Casa Yari - Coconut Flan (Top) Banana Split (Bottom) - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Had Puerto Rican food for the first time and I'm going to say that it's definitely not going to be the last! Tried a bunch of things and they were all so flavorful and tasty!! read more

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Service wasn't great, but they tried the best they could. My guess is that they were understaffed like many places lately, we waited a long time to be seated and when we finally were there were at least 2 open tables. What I will say is that having both a vegan and non-vegan dish for almost every menu item is fantastic. My vegan buddy said his food was delicious and mine was better than average. I recommend this place highly if you have a mixed group as everyone gets what they desire. read more

Casa Yari has good Latin-American food. The appetizers were very good. The jibaritos sandwiches with rice con gandules are super tasty. The food is fresh and the service is good. Drink some parcha! You will enjoy it! read more

Casa Yari - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This is my favorite restaurant to come to as a vegan with an Omni partner. They cater to everyone - anyone would be happy here. Whatever you order I guarantee will be incredible. Our favorites so far are the tamarind jalapeño cauliflower, the elote empanadas, the Mofongos (especially jackfruit if they have it), surf & turf funche, French toast, & la sopera. Every menu item is well thought out, and definitely made with so much love. It's very unique to Chicago and I'm so thankful to have it in the neighborhood. You absolutely need to come! read more

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I have never in my life stopped mid meal to give a review. This place is SO delicious. We had the Dobladas, the Shrimp dinner, the Pastelon and the Tostones. Everything was DELICIOUS. I'll be a frequent customer of this spot for sure. Everything was just so full of flavor. Things that had sauces, were enhanced by the sauce but the dish was more than flavorful without. (Sometimes a dish is just a vessel for some sauce) Absolutely fantastic. Hit this spot for sure. read more

Delicious. Chill. Arroz con gandules is the best. Great veggie and vegan options. Mock tails were good--all different and not too sweet.

i came to this restaurant and ordered their Caribbean french toast and the Española. i don't even have the words. FOUL!! the french toast was drenched in what appeared to be chocolate sauce and completely disgusting to look at. it looked inedible. i took one bite of the Española and couldn't even keep it down. i do not recommend. read more

I'm so glad this place has survived the pandemic. I have been here pre-COVID times and am delighted to see that it has held its standard of excellent food and service during this time. EVERYTHING on the menu is made with quality ingredients and care. If I could eat here everyday, I would. read more

We've dined in and ordered take-out from Casa Yari many times. It's a very charming little restaurant and the owner is very engaging and welcoming to his diners, offering help with menu explanations and assistance in ordering. Cuisine is a fusion of Honduran, Puerto Rican, Caribbean & South American flavors with many dishes including plantains. Several dishes can be made vegetarian or vegan with menu explanations of options. Some consistent favorites are: Churrasco Dinner of grilled skirt steak with a delicious Chimichurri Sauce on top; Caribbean Nachos are a family favorite and my daughter orders them with chicken as her entire meal; Camerones En Salsa shrimp in spicy creole sauce with mashed taro & sweet plantains on the side; Volcan Mofongo with shrimp and a delicious sauce served in a crispy plantain cup I look forward to continuing to explore their menu! read more

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The food and service was amazing! The presentation is beautiful and the flavors were so delicious. Our server Jackie was so helpful and It was a very comfortable atmosphere. We tried the vegan mofongo, vegan paella and the vegan catrachos. All sooo good! The flan was perfect. I recommend this place to everyone. read more

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I found Casa Yari at Vegandale earlier this summer and thought the food was decent. But when I tasted their mashed cassava with garlic topped with pickled onion, at the Vegan Test Kitchen, I thought I had gone to heaven. It ranks up there with mashed potatoes, with a kick. Since then, we have tried a few appetizers: 1)Croquetas de yuca are fried mashed cassava patties topped with crema. 2)Caribbean nachos are tostones(fried green plantain slices) topped with cheese, mango salsa, sour cream and avacado. Your choice of ground soy or beef. This is a dish to share while waiting for your main meal. Entrees: 1)Pastelon. They are known for their pastelon which is sweet plantain filled with ground beef, chicken or soy meat. It is a sweet, savory dish. This was filling and tasty. Dessert 1)Flan, flan, flan! - dairy or vegan. The vegan is made with coconut milk. The dairy strawberry cheesecake and peach cobbler were full of flavor. Coconut or any tropical version of vegan are delish. I am going to say the mashed cassava with garlic(a side) and flan are a must and worth the trip. They are both bursting with flavor. Pastelon is definitely worth trying, too. I will go back to try more vegan entrees and update my review then. Most of the menu can be converted to vegan which is a plus. read more

I would highly recommend this restaurant for vegetarians and carnivores. There are so many options to make these dishes for both. They have several jackfruit options for vegetarians. The portabello in the paella was breaded and crunchy for texture and taste! They are also known for their flan flavors. They follow socially distant guidelines. I felt safe eating there. read more

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Came here at 3pm on a Sunday, restaurant was not full by any means.. but service was terrible. Two young ladies working the 4 occupied tables. No smiles, no kind greeting, they looked like they were mad they were there. Food took FOREVER to come out, a whole hour plus. The Honduran chicken dish was amazing , but all the other food was mediocre at best. Rice that came with jibarito had a strange flavor, I actually left it on the plate. Beautiful flan presentation, but again flavors not there. I don't know if I will go back, so many better spots in the city. read more

Casa Yari - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is definitely a staple in Logan Square. As a vegetarian, I don't get to eat a lot of Puerto Rican/Honduran food but I finally can here! It's BYOB and extremely affordable. I also love Chef Yari, who is super passionate about serving vegan/vegetarian and allergen-free options here. It's a cute space where you feel like you're in Chef Yari's house. One of my favorite dishes here is the Vegan Churrasco Steak. I have never had a regular Churrasco so I was super excited to try this vegan one made from seitan. It was super crispy, hearty, and flavorful with a tasty Chimichurri. I liked the Chimichurri so much that I wish there more served with the seitan. The Vegetarian Mofongo was really delightful and exciting to eat! It's unlike anything I have ever eaten before. It had so many fun textures and a satisfying creamy sauce that wasn't overly heavy. I cannot wait to come here again with friends, share some wine, and eat some delicious vegetarian Puerto Rican/Honduran food! read more

You hear "Puerto Rico" and an array of foods come to mind: tostones, mofongo, and Arroz con Gandules. But that picture doesn't tell the whole story, especially not in the kitchen of Casa Yari. In the preparation of the ingredients used for each dish, she brings the flavor forward without distraction. She obtains clarity in taste and presentation so that the guest can fully realize the essence of the vegan products used. Her intention becomes exceptionally clear in the creation of delicious meat-free dishes, which are available on the menu vegetarian (or vegan). Casa Yari's vegan dishes aren't bland; on the contrary, they're colorful, exciting and complex. Yari Vargas chef at Casa Yari definitely knows how to incorporate jackfruit and seitan into her Puerto Rican cooking. read more

Casa Yari - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is an updated review: Took my friend here for her birthday and made that journey all the way up north. Restaurant was spread out, which was good, and they sat us in the back. I didn't have too much of an issue with being back there but we were close to the restrooms and it smelled like sewage. Service was definitely not up to par. The young lady who sat us down was definitely not very attentive nor personable. She was very dry. It took her ten minutes to come back to our tables after we sat down. She only checked on us a couple of times. I watched her with other tables and she seemed a bit more engaged. We were definitely very friendly with her but didn't get that in return. Food made up for the lackluster service that we received; although, my dish (vegan version of the El Chuleton) had the fried seitan patty that was a bit too charred for my liking. It was on the verge of inedible but those two sauces (chimichurri and pink aioli) saved it. Unfortunately, I couldn't get the flan because the vegan flavor that they had didn't sound appetizing so I passed but my friend got the salted caramel flan to go. Love the fact that they play really good music and have a lot of vegan options but my only complaint is the poor customer service. Totally different from the first time I came here. Would only come back for carry out. read more

Casa Yari - El Chuleton (vegan version) - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Very friendly service. Unique menu items. And really tasty food. Definitely felt like a hidden gem.

Casa Yari is the best kind of neighborhood restaurant - family-owned and operated, inviting, and punching way above its weight in terms of deliciousness. They shouldn't just be seen as a local place though. Every item on the menu could go up against any spot in the city. For vegans/vegetarians, it is really, really appreciated that almost every menu item has an every bit as delicious vegan version, a trend I've noticed lately in new restaurants that seem to be outpacing the pack that aren't doing so. It's not obviously a vegan place or anything - and I'm sure they sell a lot of meat - but it's really welcoming when a restaurant just treats everybody the same. They have a patio, but I've only ordered takeout. The food comes in high quality containers and is in much better shape than many places since they will give you a very accurate pickup time. Can't recommend it enough. Order the papa chulo (basically Latin American poutine) as an appetizer, you will not regret it. read more

Let me begin by saying this is hands down the best restaurant in Chicago. There are vegan, veggie, and meat options abound! You absolutely must try the vegan fried chicken sandwich - I have never had anything so tasty in my life. The portobello is perfectly roasted, just tender with a crispy bread crumb exterior that together bursts on the tongue. The plantains are incredibly soft and packed with flavor in every bite. Both the vegan and non-vegan flans are INCREDIBLE, truly a must try. Lots of outdoor and indoor seating! BYOB! Couldn't ask for anything more! GO HERE TODAY! read more

After my birthday dinner at Casa Yari, I am one very happy plant-eater. Casa Yari has everything an urban vegan like me wants in a restaurant -- beautiful space, prompt and friendly service, and a broad selection of vegan appetizers, salads, entrees, and desserts. Even though Casa Yari has a prominent location on Fullerton Avenue, my Logan Square friend hadn't noticed it. Like many Chicago homes, the storefront is narrow, but goes back far. The décor is classy but unfussy; definitely nice enough for date night, but casual enough for locals to drop in regularly. The music is pan-Hispanic and plays at a volume that still allows conversation. There are no TVs -- hallelujah! There are shelves lined with wine glasses for all your BYO needs. About 80% of the menu items are listed as meat-based with vegan substitutes available. We started with the Garnachas. There are four to an order, making it a perfect split for two people. They tasted delicious, and they looked delicious. The chef here understands how to make food look good as well as taste good. The presentation is excellent. The non-vegan Garnachas are made with Picadillo meat; ours came with soy Picadillo. I chose the Volcan (Mofongo) entrée, maybe partly because I like saying Mofongo. Meat-eaters can choose shrimp or chicken; I chose Vegan Hilachas (jackfruit). This impressive entrée is served in the shape of a volcano; the pastry crust makes it stand about 4 inches high. Both of us were amazed and impressed by the look of it. It came with a side of red cabbage salad. The flavor is even more impressive than its appearance. I took half of it home, and it was still delicious a day later. I tried the red cabbage salad with trepidation, because I think red cabbage is very bitter and inedible. I don't know how Casa Yari did it, but the red cabbage salad was delicious, and I ate the whole thing. My friend had the Jibarito dinner. Instead of pork, steak or chicken, she had the vegan option with seitan. She loved it. She is not a vegan or even a vegetarian, by the way. Again, it was a lot of food. She took half of her sandwich home with her. The next day, she told me her boyfriend, who is also a meat-eater, had her sandwich for breakfast, and he loved it. For dessert, we split a coconut vegan flan. Again, delicious, and the perfect palate-cleanser. Casa Yari is wonderful for vegans and vegetarians. It also serves meat-eaters. If you're in a "mixed" group of friends or relationship, everybody can find something delicious to eat at Casa Yari. The only caution I would give is, check their hours before you go. They are closed Monday and Tuesday. Hours vary the rest of the week. They close at six on Sunday, which is kind of a drag. I like eating out on Sunday night, and you can't do that here. Vegans and vegetarians, you should go to Casa Yari now and support this wonderful restaurant that provides so abundantly for us. You won't find anything else like it. read more

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