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    Jibarito's on Harlem

    3.4 (495 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    JIBARITO'S ON HARLEM ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    karina k.

    Santiago was amazing and so sweet as our sever. This place is the 2nd of the 2 locations that opened in 2019. The inside has beautiful cultural murals that are pretty and fun to see and includes a sign w Chicago on it. The grilled octopus Jibarito was good with lots of meat on it. The vegetarian Jibarito was good but just a little salty for me on the vegetables. I can ask them to hold on the salt next time. The plantains came out nice and crispy and hot. Free street parking. Jibarito y MAs is my favorite Puerto Rican food place! Nice seating here and nice staff!

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    Jorge P.

    This place just never gets old man... just spectacular. A part of me is glad I don't live nearby or else I would be here multiple times a week and more than likely have heart problems (just kidding). But definitely love this place. We came here with a group of 5 and it was kind of busy yet they still sat us pretty quick, that was great start. We ordered Mofongo Guisado y Bistec Encebollado, with 3 empanadas (bistec, chicken, guava crema). Roughly $50 w/tip. All fantastic, all top tier, all I would order again. If you have never been to any of the Jibaritos y Más locations, you are really missing out. This place reminded me that I need to find a local/more close to home Puerto Rican joint. The arroz con gandules is potentially my favorite rice of all time. Thank you Jibaritos y Más, I'll be seeing you soon! (Also very nice paintings / murals inside, props to wherever did that! *besides the Sox painting... Go Cubs) Personal Review: 9.5/10

    They don't believe in putting any meat in their papa rellena or alcapurrias. It's pathetic.
    Jose R.

    Everytime I come here i give them a chance and I am amazed at how skimpy they are on some things with their prices. Their alcapurrias and papa rellenas always have NO MEAT inside at all! We are Puerto Rican and we are supposed to be proud of serving this to people representing our culture?!? Where is the meat!?!? Coño!

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    Rey F.

    This place is next-level. Delicious food and solid coffee. The walls inside are splashed with colorful murals blending both Puerto Rico and Chicago. The staff was great and moved around with a sense of urgency. We ordered the Steak Jibarito, Empanadas, Alcapurrias, Arroz de Gandules, and Coquito latte. All a 10/10. Can't recommend Jibarito's on Harlem enough.

    Sad looking  Jibarito with a steak thinner than ham.
    Lita N.

    Ordered delivery. Was so dissapointed with this steak Jibarito. I felt so cheated when I saw the steak was as thin as a tortilla. It was not filling at all and favorless. Not worth the high price.

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    Liz W.

    I've been missing Puerto Rico lately and had a craving for some Maduros. We chose to come here since it had good reviews and seemed authentic and I'm so glad we did! Everything was absolutely delicious, my jibarito was perfectly cooked and so fresh. The arroz con gandules had so much flavor and the maduros hit the spot. It was so good my husband and I immediately decided we're going to go back to Puerto Rico this winter for a visit and to escape the Chicago cold. Until then though, this place will be our hold over!

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    Dalia D.

    I remember when this place had like 4 tables. It looks like they purchased more space, knocked down the walls and now it's a full size restaurant with a cocktail bar! The food has not changed. Still the best Jibaritos I've ever had. Hot and fresh. The arroz con gondules taste like my grandmothers. I could weep eating relleno de papa And the margaritas were sweet and STRONG. The berries were a nice touch. I'm glad to see my people rising up and feeding the community. Puerto Rican food is slept on!

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    Goldie M.

    I went January 16th and ordered Jibarito de bistec and it was delicious. I had white rice and beans and enjoyed every bite.

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    Rogelio S.

    Staff was friendly and attentive. Chill spot with salsa music blasting in the background. My father and I tried the lechon jibarito. Mine had an excessive amount of fat. In addition, it was so salty I couldn't finish it. I tried the bacailito and it was extremely oily and fishy. My parents have lived in the area for decades and there are better options.

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    The food is amazing. Love everything I have tried. Service and vibe is spot on. Highly recommend!

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    The food is amazing. Only draw back: using strong cleaning supplies to clean off the tables.

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    The food is good but too much salt. This is the second time. I hope the owner talk to the chef to correct the issue.

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    I love this please. Jibaritos Áre so good and close to the house . People are nice and gentle

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    Great pork jjibarito & passion fruit juice. The mustard sauce was excellent with the tostones. What a great location close to the airport

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    3 years ago

    Wow just had a Steak Jibarito with rice and beans. I gotta say taste way better then a year ago, Jibarito's has stepped up their game.

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    The Maduros were not ripe and sweet... the Jibarito was sloppy with very little lettuce and tomato... the rice was dry. Sad experience.

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