A cozy cafe with a pleasant atmosphere and a good selection of coffee and homemade desserts. An excellent place for a relaxed breakfast or a short meeting with friends in a casual setting.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eddie Zhao
Incredible food and the workers there are super nice. Felt like I was being served a home cooked meal by my mom, would definitely recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
ricardo lugo
Food is amazing. Im from ny looking for good puerto rican food and i found it. Alcapurias delicious, pollo guisado delicious. Rice was soft not hard. Only reason I gave it 3 stars on atmosphere is the location. But me personally ill go there any day of the week and twice on Sundays lol
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maritza Cruz
Excellent service from the start. We were told the alcapurrias would take a little longer because they were made fresh, which we appreciated. Worth the wait. The flavor was rich, authentic, and clearly homemade. The side dips were a highlight too. One bright with cilantro, the other deep and garlicky.
I ordered the mofongo, which can be dry, but the server suggested adding gravy. Listen to them. Get the gravy. It transforms the dish. Overall, the prices were surprisingly low for the quality and care put into the food. This place respects both the cuisine and your appetite.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marycielo Bustos
Great food and service!
Mara
amazing jibaritos, super flavorful and delicious. chicken and steak were our favorites! highly recommend
Michelle Murchie
A small spot with incredible food. I'm originally from central Florida and have had my share of Puerto Rican food. We shared plates of fried pork, goat stew, plantains, and steak. Everything was delicious! This rated up there with restaurants back home. The staff is welcoming and kind. I highly recommend this sweet little cafe!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak with Onions, Steak Jibarito, Beans, Yellow Rice, Soup, Fried Pork Chops, Arañitas De Platano, Fried Plantain, Flan and Tembleque, Puerto Rican Rice
Cat Christmas
I absolutely love this place. The steak Jihbarito is to die for. A must if you will. If you’ve never had Puerto Rican food let this spot be your first. Whenever it hits below 40 degrees this is my stop for soup, a good cappuccino and friendly service. (:
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
sean gardner
The food here is absolutely magical! This restaurant is an absolute gem. A time capsule diner... Perfection from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 I wish I lived here... this would be my favorite haunt for sure!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Penny Bermudez
I would give it a 5 stars if they had the puertorican pasteles. I had the Pollo Guisado with white rice and kidney red beans and I enjoyed it. I also had friends who had a veggie jibarito and they loved it too good job. Please don't go to Borinquen at 3811 N Western that place is terrible service, food, and atmosphere. The Cafe Central service is another better, friendlier, and good atmosphere.
I live down in pearson and went to here every other day. A. Handsome guy with the mustache waited on us all the time.. The best puerto rican food I ever ate
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stephanie Noren Nordling
This is probably my favorite spot in Chicago and I'm blessed to live so close by. The roasted pork jibarito is to die for! My husband always gets the Mixtas with roasted pork, yellow rice and peas. Every time someone is visiting I always either order pickup or take them there. Such a hidden gem! I truly hope this place stays open forever
A cozy cafe with a pleasant atmosphere and a good selection of coffee and homemade desserts. An excellent place for a relaxed breakfast or a short meeting with friends in a casual setting.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Incredible food and the workers there are super nice. Felt like I was being served a home cooked meal by my mom, would definitely recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food is amazing. Im from ny looking for good puerto rican food and i found it. Alcapurias delicious, pollo guisado delicious. Rice was soft not hard. Only reason I gave it 3 stars on atmosphere is the location. But me personally ill go there any day of the week and twice on Sundays lol
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent service from the start. We were told the alcapurrias would take a little longer because they were made fresh, which we appreciated. Worth the wait. The flavor was rich, authentic, and clearly homemade. The side dips were a highlight too. One bright with cilantro, the other deep and garlicky.
I ordered the mofongo, which can be dry, but the server suggested adding gravy. Listen to them. Get the gravy. It transforms the dish. Overall, the prices were surprisingly low for the quality and care put into the food. This place respects both the cuisine and your appetite.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food and service!
amazing jibaritos, super flavorful and delicious. chicken and steak were our favorites! highly recommend
A small spot with incredible food. I'm originally from central Florida and have had my share of Puerto Rican food. We shared plates of fried pork, goat stew, plantains, and steak. Everything was delicious! This rated up there with restaurants back home. The staff is welcoming and kind. I highly recommend this sweet little cafe!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak with Onions, Steak Jibarito, Beans, Yellow Rice, Soup, Fried Pork Chops, Arañitas De Platano, Fried Plantain, Flan and Tembleque, Puerto Rican Rice
I absolutely love this place. The steak Jihbarito is to die for. A must if you will. If you’ve never had Puerto Rican food let this spot be your first. Whenever it hits below 40 degrees this is my stop for soup, a good cappuccino and friendly service. (:
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food here is absolutely magical! This restaurant is an absolute gem. A time capsule diner... Perfection from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷
I wish I lived here... this would be my favorite haunt for sure!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I would give it a 5 stars if they had the puertorican pasteles. I had the Pollo Guisado with white rice and kidney red beans and I enjoyed it. I also had friends who had a veggie jibarito and they loved it too good job. Please don't go to Borinquen at 3811 N Western that place is terrible service, food, and atmosphere. The Cafe Central service is another better, friendlier, and good atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
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I live down in pearson and went to here every other day. A. Handsome guy with the mustache waited on us all the time.. The best puerto rican food I ever ate
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is probably my favorite spot in Chicago and I'm blessed to live so close by. The roasted pork jibarito is to die for! My husband always gets the Mixtas with roasted pork, yellow rice and peas. Every time someone is visiting I always either order pickup or take them there. Such a hidden gem! I truly hope this place stays open forever
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jibarito Steak Sandwich, Beans, Yellow Rice
Best Puerto Rican food in the city! And the atmosphere and service both feel so homey and authentic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cozy, down to earth restaurant with incredible food. Staff were warm and hospitable, looking forward to coming back again!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious Puerto Rican food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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