La Catedral is such a gem! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere stood out -- the decor is beautiful and really captures a warm, cultural vibe that makes the whole experience feel special. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, which made everything even better. And the food... absolutely amazing. Every dish was full of flavor and clearly made with care. Definitely a spot I'd come back to and recommend to anyone looking for great food and an authentic, welcoming environment! read more

Went there for Mother's Day this year. As expected, the wait was about an hour since we didn't reserve online (didn't even think this place was on Open Table!). I ordered the birria chilaquiles which were just ok, the meat was a bit on the bland side, which is the opposite of what a good birria should be. When I asked our waitress if I could have cheese on mine (as it doesn't come with cheese or eggs for that matter) she said that they couldn't make that adjustment because they were too busy & the kitchen didn't like to have any changes to a plate (REALLY???? they know 365 beforehand that Mother's Day will be busy, so they should be prepared for the high volume of customers) I didn't insist and added eggs to my order (be prepared to pay $4.00 extra for two eggs). What I found funny was my beans came with cheese...really, they couldn't have just tossed some over my chilaquiles!‍. My sister liked her poblano chilaquiles, which were good and mom had mole enchiladas, which she enjoyed. But the overall star of the meal were the strawberry pancakes we got for dessert! They were absolutely delicious! They came with fresh strawberries, whipped cream and a side of strawberry sauce (more of a coulis sauce) that tasted homemade. We didn't even ask for syrup, that's how good they were (reminded us of true Mexican pancakes...IYKYK). In spite of the businesses of the day, our waitress was attentive and nice. I'll go back, but will try something else and definitely get the pancakes for dessert! Another note to be aware of, they don't have a waiting area, so if someone in your party can't stand for long periods, like my mom, take that into consideration before going on a busy day (like Mother's Day). When we did ask, the guy taking down the reservations said "you can wait in the car" with a bit of nastiness and smirk...unnecessary attitude. He might have not meant it that way since they do text when your reservation is ready, but he needs to work on sounding like an a-hole and could have said "I'm soo sorry we do not, but please feel free to wait in your car since we will text when your reservation is ready" in a compassionate tone, or something to that extent. La Catedral management, please work on that! read more

I LOVEEE me some chilaquiles!! Team salsa verde all the way. My friend recommended this place so we grabbed some Mexican breakfast after night shift. The menu is huge! Tons of options for everyone. We came for one thing though - their chilaquiles. We ordered the chilaquiles verde with steak and eggs. Portions are huge so I left here stuffed. Everything tasted great! They serve cecina, which is more of a thin steak compared to a thicker cut. I would come here again! They have multiple locations too. read more

La Catedral Cafe & Restaurant - Interior - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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La Catedral has amazing Mexican food. There is always a wait time because it's that good. I had enchiladas en salsa verde with chicken and it was very fresh and tasty. I also got a jugo natural and that was refreshing. My family got the chilaquiles divorciados which was spicy and a generous portion. I would love to visit again the next time I am in Chicago. read more

La Catedral Cafe & Restaurant - Chilaquiles Divorciados - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I love chilaquiles and when my friend requested to go somewhere with the best chilaquiles I remembered being recommended to la Catedral. We knew we might have to wait so we drove there at 1pm. Luckily we got a table right away. We both got chilaquiles divorciados although they have a myriad of styles. I got chilaquiles rojos and verdes and they were the right amount of spicy. The tortillas were still crispy which is a huge plus because some places give you soggy chilaquiles. I would come back just to try their chilaquiles con mole!!! I really wanted to try those but now I have an excuse to come back. Their coffee is good too. I got cafe de olla but it has too much cinamon. read more

La Catedral Cafe & Restaurant - Chilaquiles Divorciados - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This spot was amazing! We were able to get seated immediately walking in. We got the guac as a starter. The chips were fried perfectly (you can tell they're not store bought), and the guac was on par with the best guac I've had. I also loved the way they plated the chips! I got the chilaquiles with the salsa roja and verde. Super solid, and the portions are super big! There was a busy vibe there! Oh yea, I got the jamaica and it was great! read more

La Catedral Cafe & Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This little gem is absolutely amazing and I was blown away by the varieties of chilaquiles they had. I tried the pasilla chilaquiles and they were absolutely delicious. Service was good and the ambiance was very nice, it's kinda felt I was eating someone's home. I will definitely be back to try more items. read more

La Catedral Cafe & Restaurant - Chilaquiles Pasilla - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

La Catedral easily has the best chilaquiles in Chicago -- honestly, they're worth every bit of the hype. The dish is perfectly balanced, with fresh, flavorful ingredients and just the right amount of spice. Every bite feels satisfying without being overwhelming. The staff are excellent -- friendly, attentive, and happy to make recommendations. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, making it a great spot for breakfast or brunch with friends. I keep coming back because it consistently delivers on both quality and service. read more

I've been meaning to try La Catedral Cafe for years and finally made it. Totally worth it. This is the kind of spot you want to hit first thing in the morning and just soak in the vibe. The whole place is on theme with church-style decor on every wall, feels like you're sitting in a little chapel. I ordered the chef's favorite, La Catedral. The coffee was smooth and just right, the fresh orange juice... wow, one of the best I've had. But the dish itself was the star. The combo of flavors was wild, the eggs, the chorizo and potatoes, that hidden fried tortilla under the beans, all of it stacked up into these perfect bites. Rich but balanced. Every forkful had something different going on. The staff was incredibly helpful, and the service was fast for a busy morning. Left full and happy, already planning to come back. read more

La Catedral Cafe & Restaurant - La Catedral Breakfast - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

If chilaquiles is your jam, then this place is for you. This place is very well known for their chilaquiles as they offer different sauces, proteins and styles. Serving portions are very generous (two can share one order). There may be a line to wait but be patient, the wait is worth it and the line moves quickly. The restaurant is a lot bigger than it appears from the outside. Service was great and standard. Cafe de Olla is must if you're into coffee (they offer iced and hot). Give it a try if you're in town! read more

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We definitely enjoyed breakfast at this place. The service was fast and food was awesome! I would recommend to anyone looking for some good chilaquiles and great coffee!!! We would be visiting this place again in the future. read more

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We stopped in for lunch on a weekday afternoon. We joined the waitlist on OpenTable on our way there and the table was ready when we arrived! This was definitely a fun and great experience. The decor is elaborate and festive and the service was great! Everything was very organized- from the doorman/host greeting you at the door to the person walking you to your table, and finally the friendly and attentive server. The menu is very extensive, including 10+ chilaquiles options! We shared the chilaquiles rojos and the enchiladas catedral. Both were actually pretty spicy! The enchiladas catedral were really good and had great flavor, I was able to push through the spice and really enjoyed the dish. The chilaquiles were nice and crispy, the rojos salsa was a little vinegary, but still enjoyable. I would want to try another sauce next time, less spicy for sure. The chips were broken into smaller pieces and well covered in the sauce and the egg was thinly scrambled and mixed throughout. We paid at the register on our way out. I am definitely looking forward to coming again and bringing a few friends. The food, service and ambience were all great. What else can you ask for? read more

Delicious Mexican food and the coffee is amazing I love the cookies also!!! Will definitely comeback great service and I loved the whole vibe of the restaurant read more

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Todo delicioso! I would recommend ! We've been here over 5 times and it's always good! read more

La Catedral Cafe & Restaurant - Chilaquiles de mole delicious Torta De Chilaquiles - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Cafe de olla ($3.50)- get a small bc a large is huge. Chilaquiles Chipotle ($15.99)- this had the best flavor. It comes with rice. Chilaquiles divorciados ($17.50)- this is super super spicy. I can't handle the heat so I would skip this Torta de chilaquiles $(15.50)- lots of bread. Bread is nice and toasted but they give you less. I would skip this. read more

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we came here at around 1pm on a saturday afternoon as a party of 2 and had to join the waitlist, and it only took about ~10 minutes for us to be seated. they have a large menu with various options ranging from many different yummy sounding chilaquiles variations to sweeter options like waffles and pancakes to burritos. the decor is also very appropriate for a cafe called la catedral. i got the alambre and my date got the chilaquiles verdes. we also got the horchata con fresa and the regular horchata, and both were delicious. the horchata con fresa was so sweet and pretty pink, and tasted just like nesquick strawberry milk. the food came out quickly to the delight of our hungry bellies lol. the alambre was so yummy, it would be great food for a hangover, it's fried bacon, sausage, and steak bits with jalapeños and bell peppers and melted cheese on top. the beans and rice were yummy on the side too! super fluffy rice. the chilaquiles con verdes was a favorite of my date's, he said that the salsa verde they make is perfect and the perfect spice level. i had a taste and it was super delicious, no complaints there. i definitely want to try the birriaquiles next time! overall i was super super satisfied with this mexican breakfast, which my date said is the utmost traditional mexican breakfset spot in the area, and i can understand its popularity after trying it. read more

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Ambiance and service is always wonderful. This would be my 4th visit. I haven't tried everything on the menu but what I have tried is delicious. Pancakes were dry but good. Overall, I would recommend coming. Parking is an issue but they have a lot a block down. read more

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Can I just say that they probably have the biggest coffee I've ever seen and we got the smaller size! The service was great! from start the finish, the employees communicate and make sure you have a pleasant experience. There was a bit of a wait but we walked in so it was expected. The cafe de olla was so comforting!! I loved the sweetness and it paired well with the corn bread. The chilaquiles were great! We got red and green to try both, definitely leaned more towards the green. My husband LOVES chilaquiles so he was a bit more critical but I loved it overall. I definitely want to come back to try their other dishes! read more

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Love this chain restaurant. I've officially eaten at both locations and it was well worth it. The wait times are insane so I highly recommend putting yourself on the waitlist in advance. Do yourself a huge favor. Our servers were very generous to my girlfriends. I ordered the chipotle chicken panini with a cup of the hot chocolate with added egg nog. When I say BOMB... you must try both items. Even if you don't get them together, try one and save the other for later. The hot cocoa was made in heaven and the added egg nog is too rich and creamy to be from the store. Idk where they made it but they should never get rid of it. The chipotle chicken sandwich was fyeeee. Like omg and they give fresh cut fries. Honestly I have zero complaints about this establishment. read more

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There was a 15 minute wait which was ok for me. Food was delicious very flavorful. Server was nice! I really like this place. read more

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I've been meaning to try La Catedral Cafe for years and finally made it. Totally worth it. This is the kind of spot you want to hit first thing in the morning and just soak in the vibe. The whole place is on theme with church-style decor on every wall, feels like you're sitting in a little chapel. Plates well served, fresh beverages, delicious coffee drinks, fantastic service, and great ambiance with softly-toned music. Flavorful green chicken enchiladas, mole chilaquiles, peach crepes, fried-plantain French toast, Hawaiian panini, and several other beverages can be described as outstanding, way above average restaurants. I also ordered the chef's favorite, La Catedral. The coffee was smooth and just right, the fresh orange juice, one of the best I've had. But the dish itself was the star. The combo of flavors was wild, the eggs, the chorizo and potatoes, that hidden fried tortilla under the beans, all of it stacked up into these perfect bites. Rich but balanced. Every forkful had something different going on. The staff was incredibly helpful, and the service was fast for a busy morning. Left full and happy, already planning to come back. read more

Food is okay ... but feel like they rushing you to finish ... disappointing on that .. probably not coming back or do bussines with them

I went on a Thursday in the late afternoon. Food and service was horrible. The server got our drinks wrong and was clueless about what we were ordering. The food was horrible. We ordered the chilaquiles de guajillo and the sauce was nasty. I ordered sunny side up eggs and they looked like the circle eggs from a mcdonalds muffin. No thought went in making the food look or taste good. My money and time weren't worth coming here. I was excited but definitely never going to eat here again. read more

Great authentic Mexican food! I came during a weekday morning and we did not have to wait for a table. The customer service was superb too. The decorations are quite interesting. For food, I got a cafe de olla and green chilaquiles. The cafe came with a galleta Maria, which was a little stale but the coffee itself was good. The chilaquiles had a little acidity to them due to the tomatillos but it was tasty - had a bit of spice to them! Definitely worth stopping by if you're in Chicago read more

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Came to this place for breakfast after a morning workout with my friend. Let me say, the chilaquiles is amazing. The frijoles- flavorful, the tortillas- crunchy, eggs- cool perfectly, and the chicken- well season and cook in an amazing flavor. The service was great. We came in and put our name down. Didn't wait too long we got a table. The price is reasonable. Would definitely come back here! read more

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Perfect quick delivery. Food is awesome and not overly cooked, compliments to the chef ‍. The ambience is great . read more

La Catedral Cafe & Restaurant - Perfect - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The avocado croissant was soooooo good! I also got the café de olla which was also delicious. Definitely coming back! The staff was also very friendly :) read more

La Catedral Cafe & Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Well yelpers this is the last review for 2024. The Mrs. & I had a late breakfast here. It was our first time here. And it was a good experience. It's a beautiful restaurant. So nice and cozy with some beautiful art. They seated us in one of the best seats in the house. The customer service was great. I felt very welcome to be there. 9.5/10 Now for the food. Their specialty is their Chilaquiles. Soooo that's what we ordered. The chilaquiles verde & It came with refried beans. The Mrs. had a café de olla chico and I had a Grande Chocolate Abuelita! They both came with a waffer. My wife said her café was a 3/10 it was to sweet for her liking. I didn't have any but I like a sweet coffee so it could be better to me. My hot chocolate was great. Different from the normal hot chocolate. It has a spice of some cinnamon. Very good. 8.2/10 The chilaquiles was the reason we was there. The potions are most definitely a bang for your buck. The chilaquiles is very saucy with a verde sauce that has a nice kick to it. The tortillas had a nice texture of crunchy & smothered. Very good flavor. It comes with sour cream (optional) and queso fresco. Very good dish. 7.8/10 I had a side of bacon with mines. I like crispy bacon, this wasn't. Typical for most places. 3/10 All in all I will return to check out some other dishes on the menu. They made us feel so welcome and provided service with a smile!! Have a safe & prosperous 2025 Happy New Year Yelpers! Remember all reviews are subjective! read more

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SERVICE EXPERIENCE UPDATE; 12:42 pm we just finished our lunch and Jose (new server) took over our table after a long wait - Jose was warm and kind and took care of us and explained why it took long for our food to arrive. The reason given to us by Jose as to way our food food was very late (1 hour 15 m) was due to a kitchen miscommunication as well as someone in kitchen losing someone - our sympathies to them. FOOD: Although we waited long long. The Food was exceptionally delicious. It was our first time eating here and we just maybe had a bad luck of a situation that occurred in kitchen with our food but Jose did make up for it and gave us free Cathedral tumblers. PRE-POST EXPERIENCE: We arrived inside at 11:04 am We ordered at 11:07 am We were 4 of us. Get ready to wait an hour for your food bc I'm here still waiting with my sisters - luckily we talk a lot and our food still isn't here. Also save your seat on Open table app they will say 30 minutes but it's 45 minutes. I'll update more if we ever get our food It's been 15 minutes now - no food and we even ordered a guacamole as an appetizer and nothing so we asked for it let's see how long this last It's always packed and they need more servers. OVERALL: At the end they treated us extra kind and we were gifted with nice El Cathedral Shakers. We might give it another visit. Might. But we did enjoy the food overall l. read more

La Catedral Cafe & Restaurant - Grateful for our gifts - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I LOVE the Mexchata. Would go back just for that. Went to brunch with some coworkers. Coworker suggest if you get coffee to get the Mexican one! We also got three different Chilaquiles. Also as the name implies the decor of the place is very much so religious themed. read more

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Been here a couple of times. Food is always great. Service is always terrible. Once you sit, you're hurried. Host is super rude. No greeting no manners. Immediately left today after being spoken rude by host. Randolph location is way better would recommend that. read more

Eating at La Catedral feels like a warm hug. It has a cute and home-y vibe, obviously looks like a Cathedral from the outside. The service is quick, the coffee comes with a biscuit (and is some of the best coffee ever), the portions are large for the price, and the food is authentic, spicy, and finger-licking good. My favorite item on the menu are the vegetarian chilaquiles with red sauce- very spicy but oh so good. I have been 4 times and plan to go again very soon. read more

La Catedral Cafe & Restaurant - Chilaquiles with red sauce (made vegetarian) - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Was great environment and great food. I had huaraches and a chia seed strawberry lemonade very yum yum.

Food: 10/10 I love the chilaquiles de mole, would definitely come back. Drinks: Cajeta frappe 10/10 Cafe de olla 10/10 Service: 10/10 Fast Ambiance: 10/10 Family friendly read more

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This place gets very busy on the weekends. I recommend going early because it gets crowded. This place has multiple religious statues throughout reminds you of a church. Fede was very nice and made sure everything was made correctly, especially since my sandwich was made wrong twice. We got small natural juices but we should've got larges. We had the detox and ex'otico. The strawberry pancakes with caramel was divine. The pancakes were fluffy and full of flavor. I ordered the breakfast sandwich but apparently there was a miscommunication with the kitchen because it came out with none of the fixings on it. 2nd time it has no mayo, spinach, or jalapenos. It was still delicious but was a bit dry without the mayo. I added steak to it and it made a difference but definitely would've been better with the correct items in it. I asked for the steak to be added to the sandwich but they would only give it to me on the side. I don't understand why they couldn't put it on the sandwich. read more

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Right out of the gate our server was awesome!!! Thanks Sebastian. Second, get the small coffee. The large was about a 48oz mug... funny. Kids had brekki choices and both looked great. Wife and I had chilaquiles. Outstanding!!! All this housed in a beautiful old building with religious nick nacks. Well worth the stop just for the decor. Great place! read more

Excelente servicio y comida como en ningún otro lado Los chilaquiles que son su especialidad, deliciosos Gracias José por tu atención read more

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Me and my husband have been coming to La Catedral Cafe and Restaurant for quite some time. We heard about it through word of mouth. They don't take reservations and are always packed. However, they have the waitlist app and it's highly recommended to put your name down to avoid waiting outside. There is a private parking lot for the restaurant around the corner. Make sure to let the lady know you are eating at La Catedral and show her your receipt on the way out. If its your first time, the decor/ ambiance have more of a religious theme that seems quite authentic to the culture. Its quite decorated and colorful inside. The waitstaff are always so nice and helpful with recommendations. It's also a family friendly restaurant where kids are welcome. They have hands down the best chilaquiles in the city. We have tried so many of the different sauces and usually do half and half of the diabla and chilaquiles rojos. My husband always orders the cafe de olla, which is a traditional coffee - really good with cinnamon spice flavors. He sometimes finds it a little on the sweater side so they do 1/2 regular coffee mixed with the cafe de olla. I always get a fresh juice, the exotica is my favorite. Finally to end, we always split the arroz con leech y fresas (rice pudding and strawberry crepes). These crepes are so thin and the fresh cream, strawberries and pudding inside is just the best combo for a sweet breakfast dish. read more

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The best!! Everything is fresh. The coffee de olla is delicious. The ambience is wonderful. It's worth looking for parking.

Everything I've tried has been a hit! If you're near one of there 3 locations make sure to stop by!