El Cubanito

BLUF: Delicious food. A must for flavor…read more Food (5/5): The totones took me back to my vacation in Puerto Rico. They were absolutely delicious and a must. The burger was flavorful and a great price for how filling it was. The chicken was phenomenal. Packed with flavors and you can taste each spice used. Spectacular food. Service (5/5): Service was great. Our server was nice and filled up waters when needed. He would come by when we were in a convo lull, just watching the COCOs drive around, park, wait, then drive off again. It was very entertaining. Ambiance (5/5): It had a clean vibe. Lots of plants to add to the vibe. It was very welcoming. We were seated at the window bar stools, though all the other tables in there were empty. The bathrooms were also very clean. It's in a very safe neighborhood, as someone left their baby stroller outside for an hour and no one messed with it. There is parking, but very limited since... city.

This place is amazing. I felt like I was back in south florida! Our waiter recommended the arroz…read morecon pollo - AGREE. it was sooo good. We were there on a busy Saturday afternoon but didn't have to wait long to sit or get our food. Bar was a little behind but - again- it was a busy Saturday afternoon. My family ordered Cuban sandwiches and the wrap and said they were delicious. Will definitely be back.

2.1 mi•West Town, Humboldt Park

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Churrasco

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1492 Cuban Fusion

4.4(336 reviews)

We visited 1492 this week while visiting from out-of-town, and found it to be in the top 3 of Cuban…read moreplaces we've tried anywhere! We tried the empanada trio with pork, chicken, and ham-n-cheese, and all were tasty; the lechon [pork] was especially great. For mains, my spouse ordered the masitas de cerdo (fried pork) and I got the pollo a la plancha (grilled chicken). We both opted for congri and maduros for sides. The flavor of everything was delicious! The meat was slightly on the dry side, and the maduros were SO sweet that we wondered if they were bananas rather than plantains, but overall we thoroughly enjoyed our meal. The portions were plentiful. If we weren't staying in a hotel with a fridge but no microwave, we definitely would've had enough to take home for a whole other meal each. We would definitely be regular patrons if we didn't live hours away!

We ordered a variety of dishes to try 1492 as a first time customer. Empanadas, steak salad and a…read morecouple of the entrees to try different proteins and dishes. We also got the cuban sandwich. The Cuban sandwich was good but lacked any real flavor. Not sure if it's because it was delivered (so not as hot off the grill). But it was good, just not great. Next time I'd reheat it first. The empanadas were very good. We enjoyed a variety. My favorite was the pork. The steak and chicken entree's (both grilled) were ok and were both closer to 3 stars at best, maybe 2. The meat was tender but was a little bland, and as a to-go dish, the presentation is just unappetizing. I wouldn't order those again. The sandwiches are good to try in the future.

5.8 mi•Streeterville, Near North Side

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Tostones / Fried Green Plantains Yuca Frita / Fried Cassava

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Garlic sauce

Cafecito

4.2(1k reviews)

Food was amazing! I'm still thinking about that soup…read more Service was excellent. Our server helped us through the menu and suggested some good items for us to try. Ambiance is dimly lit on the dine in side, but they do have windows on the cafe side and a cute patio !

What a wonderful place! Charming location and even more charming staff. Visiting Chicago for the…read morefirst time and with an hour to my appointment in the Hancock Tower's 360 feature, I had plenty of time to get a quick bite before the Chicago 360. So searching in Yelp I see a Cuban restaurant, and that's my fav, so I went in and I had a great early dinner. Cafecito would be at home in a pre-revolutionary Cuban building, when Art Deco architecture permeated much of Havana and the other major cities in Cuba. Plenty of outdoor seating, but I chose to eat in the cafe area due to time constraints. I had the Vaca Frita which I haven't had in over 60 years and wow, it was amazing. It came with the proverbial white rice, black beans with plenty of condiment, and maduros. Oh yummy. My Cuban grandma would have been pleased... The waiter was indeed, a Cuban American who had come over during the early Cuban diaspora. We chatted a bunch about the old country and had a pleasant conversation about being from the same province in the island. Great reminiscing, great food, great service. Yum.

5.6 mi•River North, Near North Side

Yucca fries and Guava - Q Pork Sandwich

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Mango tajin cocktail

Havana Grill

3.9(1.1k reviews)

Havana absolutely lives up to its reputation! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with…read morewarm smiles and amazing service. We came for the mojito flight, and it did not disappoint--it was so good! We also ordered the steak plate and the Torta Cubana, and everything was delicious. I honestly cannot rave enough about this place. The food, drinks, atmosphere, and service were all excellent. A special thank you to Ixchel, who was absolutely amazing and made our experience even better. I love this place and definitely recommend it!

Umm no thanks…read more There was a smashed cockroach on my glass. It was huge. One of the people who worked there saw me holding up the glass to look at it and quickly took it away. Margarita was pretty gross. How do they not have guacamole. This was a big mistake.

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Sitting curbside, super cute scenery.

Mima's Taste of Cuba

4.2(527 reviews)

2.2 mi•Irving Park

I have drive past this colorful place and finally go to try it. Sat outside on their dog friendly…read morepatio. Clean and spacious outside. Food is amazing. The empanadas were the best. The chicken one was great. The best one was the seasonal shrimp. Amazing and so much shrimp and the sauce was bomb. Service was good. Server came many times to fill water and all staff were nice.

Great Cuban inspired restaurant. The food is amazing! The restaurant is welcoming and the staff…read moreis very friendly

Empanadas

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Cafecito

4.2(2.1k reviews)

5.7 mi•The Loop

Cafecito is one of those spots you just....have to go. I love the food, I have been here often,…read morethis is not even the first time! Naturally, the place does tend to get busy. Really, really busy at lunch hour. I don't think it's as much a place for sitdown as it is a place to order ahead and pick up - but don't let that pull you away from the magic that is Cafecito. Food is great, you have a dedicated vegan menu, what's not to like? This will forever be on my list of places to go and suggest to others, and has continued to show why they deserve it.

I wish I could give them zero stars. I came into the restaurant after the lunch rush and was one of…read moreonly a few customers. I ordered a palomilla sandwich and was served the skimpiest sandwich I've ever seen. Literally one half of the sandwich didn't have any topping besides a few shoestring potato's. When I worked in the area years ago I would come a few times a week but never again. What a waste of money, while I understand food costs are high if you are charging $16 for a sandwich at least give a decent portion. The sandwich preparer should be ashamed of themselves

3.5 mi•Ravenswood, Lakeview

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Still on point.....steak, eggs annnnnd coffee

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Bayan Ko Diner

4.3(142 reviews)

a lovely place for brunch in lincoln square! staff was extremely friendly and consistently checked…read morein on us. the food was absolutely delicious and came out piping hot. the pork belly of the sisig shishito hash practically melts in your mouth. the flavor of the ube pancakes was strong and overall wasn't too sweet. the standout for us was the crab rangoon dip! so glad we came in during our weekend trip to chicago :)

I really wanted to love this place. We went she s cubs game hoping for a delish meal. However, we…read moreboth thought the waitress was a bit cold and when we first arrived, there were only two tables with customers We ordered two teas. The hibiscus tea I had was pretty delicious. Then we ordered the lechon whole portion but we had such a good day that we did not want to sour the day and send it back it was supposed to be crispy pork but instead it was a plate of pork fat pieces - maybe 10% meat. We took the leftovers to our dog as he will eat anything. The wings were really good I'll say. The croqueras were okay Id say; not the freshest or maybe the oil was dirty. Cute place however.

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Sisig shishito hash and drinks

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Ropa vieja, black beans, maduros, garlic rice

Marina's Bistro and Rum Bar

4.5(136 reviews)

4.2 mi•Uptown

I know they are soon moving locations and expanding, which is well deserved. Whether or not this…read morereview travels to that new location, I guess time will tell, but what I can tell you right now is that the move is well-deserved. A beautiful little place, tucked away in a cozy corner of a small shopping center, you'd never expect such flavors and such an escape. With a larger place, walk ins would probably be handled fine. When I went, we felt lucky showing up when we did, as it soon filled up inside, such that a couple had to be turned away at the door. Plantain soup. It was a special, and special it was. The drinks were equally phenomenal. And the service was delightful. Itching to go back before they make their move.

Marina's Bistro & Rum Bar in Chicago was such a fun night out. The Puerto Rican menu is very…read moreauthentic and made with care, and the rum cocktails were delicious. The vibe is lively and colorful without being over the top, service was warm and attentive, and were happy they had Medalla beer. I do have some feedback on the lighting- it's a tad too bright for a dinner setting. Removing one of the chandeliers or switching the bulbs to warmer, dimmable bulbs might elevate the vibe.

Dining room, small bar

Lechon Asada with majado (mashed taro)

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Omarcitos Latin Cafe

4.8(133 reviews)

0.3 mi•Logan Square

If you aren't coming to Omarcitos, you are missing out. My boyfriend loves all the Jibaritos but…read morethe Lechón Plate may be the best dish I've had anywhere in the city (and I have been to Michelin star and Top 50 Bars rated spots around Chicago). We split the Tacos Dorados De Pollo En Consomé as an app for the first time today and it was simply perfect. The lemonade is made super fresh. I have a feeling I may have to try everything on the menu. The energy is immaculate - maximalist mix of colorful tables and chairs, plants, original paintings, and a signed poster of Guy Fieri. The people who work here are so kind and helpful. The music is not so loud that you can't talk. There's an open-air indoor area and an outdoor section. If you get here before it gets too crowded, it's not a bad place to sit and read a book either.

Yasss Omarcitos is exactly it!! I can not count how many times I have been. The food is…read moreconsistently amazing. Always hits 100/100. The place is getting popular, very popular. So if coming during peak times expect a small line and enjoy Omar is amazing standing at the window making sure everything runs smooth. He is yelling out hello papis left and right. He knows and loves everyone. The menu is full of everything is fire. Enjoy it this is one of the best on this country

3.5 mi•Ravenswood, Lakeview

Best Coconut café con leche

Steak Sandwich or Steak Jibarito

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Eye catching local art

Bayan Ko

4.4(237 reviews)

I don't think I've had a meal this good in a long time…read more I'm usually hesitant about Asian fusion restaurants, but Cuban-Filipino sounded interesting enough for me to take the chance--and I'm so happy I did. Every dish was sexy. My favorite was the arroz caldo: a black rice porridge with lobster. It was salty without crossing into oversalted, and it tasted warm, homey, and comforting while still feeling incredibly elevated. The wagyu melted in my mouth and was easily my second favorite. The octopus came in third - it was cooked and charred perfectly. The tamales and pork were also so mf good: crispy, flavorful, and just extremely satisfying. Dessert was amazing too. It wasn't overly sweet and had this mochi-like texture on the inside with a cake/brownie-crust texture around the edges. So fucking good. Even the cocktails were great. I rarely visit fine-dining restaurants twice, but this place was so good that I genuinely feel like I have to come back. They rotate the tasting menu, although this particular lineup was so perfect that I can't imagine how they'll create another set of dishes just as amazing. My only criticism is the timing between courses. Some of the waits felt longer than they should have, and tightening that up would make the entire experience feel even more polished. Other than that: really, really good. Everyone needs to try it.

First time! The inside is cozy and small. We were greeted warmly and seated immediately…read more(reservations only) we got complimentary drinks because we were celebrating, which was a nice surprise. The food was really good but I had higher expectations. The tamale Cubano was one of my favorites and the kare Kare was good. The dessert was also really good. Amazing amazing service! I don't think we will come back because we can definitely get food as good for cheaper somewhere else Chicago; it was a great experience to try one time.

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Naomi L.

Elite 23

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2 years ago

Alright, let me tell you about the food experience that changed my life. I ended up at El Cubanito because I couldn't ignore all the recommendations people kept throwing at me. I mean, when the hype gets *this* loud, you know you have to check it out. And let me just say, thank goodness I did. I got there after the dining room was already closed, but no worries--they've got a super convenient ordering window. I love little touches like that because they make it easy to grab food even if you're running late (like I usually am). I wasn't expecting much because, hey, this is Chicago, and we have no shortage of Cuban restaurants or places serving Cuban sandwiches. I figured it'd be good, but nothing mind-blowing. Spoiler alert: I was *so* wrong. I started with the steak empanada, and oh my gosh. First of all, these things are massive. They don't skimp on the filling here--it's packed with fresh, perfectly seasoned steak. The crust was golden and crispy, and every bite was just pure happiness. It was honestly so good that I'm pretty sure I've become an empanada addict. But the real star of the show? The Cubanito Steak Sandwich. Let me just say, my taste buds were not ready for the flavor explosion that happened. The steak was juicy, tender, and packed with bold, savory goodness. Then they take it up a notch with these little crispy fried chips inside the sandwich. I didn't know that sandwiches could even do this to you. The textures, the flavors--it's next-level amazing. I literally sat there wondering where this sandwich had been all my life. If you're reading this, stop whatever you're doing and go to El Cubanito. I don't care if you're on the other side of the city--it's worth the drive. Order the steak empanada and the Cubanito Steak Sandwich. Trust me, you'll be texting me to thank me later. Oh, and just to prove how good it is? I've been back six times since that first visit. SIX. I'm officially hooked, and honestly, I'm not even sorry about it. read more

Sonia P.

7 years ago

I was craving for a Cuban sandwich so bad , I passed by Marcella's on 3721 w Fullerton but it was closed , there is a sign for rent so I'm guessing is closed for good , than I remember there is a place name el Cubanito on Pulaski a s Wrightwood so I want there and I was impressed in less than 30 minutes more than 20 people went in there to pick up an order or order in person . Very popular place My order took more than 10 minutes (Cuban sandwich) more than other people that order after me ,the lady said it takes longer than others . The lady that took my order was very nice The reason I don't give it 5 starts is because there is no menu , not in the wall , not on paper . No where . The screen where it usually shows menu was not working. So the lady had to tell me what they have . Not cool . I rather see a menu since it was my first time But other than that I recommend read more

Andrea W.

6 years ago

I can't find any reason why not to give them 5 stars , I have tried few of their sandwiches carry out mainly, one time I did eat half of my sandwich there I had to go to work and didn't feel like eating in the car it's messy but most of the time I eat their sandwiches in my car I like getting my sandwiches with mayo and hot sauce in the side , I ha e tried their ham and cheese no egg not a big fan egg in side my sandwich I enjoy better with no egg. The steak was okay I think I like the Cuban snd ham snd cheese better , it was not bad at all I just feel like the fried potatoes or onions what ever they put inside the steak sandwich takes the flavor away , I will probably will get it with out next time I totally recommend you getting their sandwiches and cafe con leche :) read more

Dan M.

13 years ago

This place is a shady looking hole in the wall with a garish sexist painting out front ("QUE RICO!") but the food was awesome! We got the steak sandwich and tried the chicken and steak empanadas. Everything was really delicious. We came back the next morning for more empanadas before leaving town. If you like Cream soda, grab a Cuban soda while you are there. Yum. read more

Adele S.

6 years ago

Excellent service , friendly staff I order the Cuban sandwich very delicious probably the best Cuban sandwich I ever had I have tried many different Cuban restaurants and they all have good sandwiches but this one was better , the taste of the meat seasoning marinate just perfect , of course I add it a little mayo and hot sauce yummy must try read more

Noah H.

15 years ago

Never tried a cuban sandwich, but after watching a bit of DDD, I figured I should give it a shot. I'm assuming this place gets it right after all the stellar reviews and the fact this place is packed all the time, but I'd have to say the Cuban just isn't my thing. I must just be an Italian beef sandwich guy through and through. read more

Mary O.

9 years ago

After taking my granddaughter to school in the morning I make a stop at this location for a cafe and a sandwich. This place is stellar with the best Cuban sandwiches in town! I love how they have redone the place and the staff is always super nice! read more

Jacob G.

6 years ago

Very good sandwiches. I drive thru that place almost every day and i noticed there is always people going in there, i decided to try it out , first i has their cuban sandwich very gokd than i tried ham , egg and chesse also very good read more

Stanley H.

17 years ago

Place is OK. They have very good steak sandwiches and what they call cubanito sandwiches. Prices are very low and the place is very clean. The only thing is kinda hard time when it comes to parking. That's why I give it 4 stars. read more

Madisson W.

13 years ago

so...can I have like 8 sandwiches please? is that bad? does that make me sound fat?? yeah it does..damn it! well..I will just say on a serious note that this place is awesome. best cuban sandwiches in the city. read more

Tania R.

6 years ago

You must try their sandwiches , Cuban sandwich it's good , but I like the most ham and cheese keep it simple add mayo and hot sauce , not a big fan of the steak it's pretty good but not my favorite read more

Sarah L.

18 years ago

Yum...love the sandwiches here! Nice crispy bread and layers of meat, what more do you need? The owners are super friendly and the coffee goes down great after a big sandwich for lunch! read more

Ashley T.

16 years ago

The sandwich was kind of dry but the flavor of the steak itself is amazing. The owners are great & welcoming! Just order before so you wouldn't have to wait=)) read more

Mathew F.

4 years ago

Straight zaaaaaaa for the low tooooo if there's one thing in this world that I would rather eat than my girls moms food I might consider this but she my go to read more

Rola S.

6 years ago

Their Yelp page clearly says they do delivery but once I called he stated that they do not. I asked then why does it say so, he said I don't know plainly read more

Alex F.

7 years ago

This place is the best I recommend this place been coming here for almost 7 years from when they had there small shop next door keep up the good job read more

Maryana S.

Elite 18

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14 years ago

Love this place! Great friendly atmosphere and the food comes out fresh. Never had a bad experience here. The coffee is as incredible as the food. read more

Rolando M.

12 years ago

ive tried many sandwiches at several restaurant they're good but cubanito packs it in with lot of meat.... highly recommend... two thumbs up!!!! read more

Jacob S.

13 years ago

I absolutely love cuban sandwiches and I am so glad I came here because its the best one I have ever had! amazing! just come here! that is all! read more

Jenny K.

10 years ago

I love, love, love this place. This place to me has Senor Pan beat. I love their Cuban and I also love their steak sandwich.

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