With a layover at ORD and staying near the airport, I went to Que Bola for dinner and the food was amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stefanie Bee
We went nuts and grabbed a little bit of everything for a to go order, oh man and did it deliver. Glad to know I’ve got a great cubano sandwich steps away from ohare! Will definitely be back. Don’t sleep on the guava cheese empanada
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Empanadas Trio 3 PC, Guava and Cheese Pastry
Jessica David
Que Bola Cuban Café (Des Plaines) just gets it — big Miami vibes, fun décor, and comfort food that hits the spot.
We tried a little bit of everything and honestly, there wasn’t a miss. The ropa vieja was super tender and flavorful with that slow-cooked, savory richness you want (and it paired perfectly with the rice/beans). The surf & turf was such a solid “treat yourself” plate — juicy steak with garlicky herb sauce plus shrimp on top… it looked amazing and tasted even better. The Cubano sandwich was pressed perfectly: warm, crispy bread with layers of pork/ham and all the classic Cuban flavors in every bite.
For appetizers, the yuca rellenas were crispy on the outside and soft inside (comfort food in snack form), and the mariquitas con mojo were addicting — thin, crunchy plantain chips with a bright garlicky mojo that made us keep reaching back for “one more.”
And don’t skip the drink: the non-alcoholic piña colada was creamy, sweet, and so refreshing — basically dessert in a cup.
If you’re in or around Des Plaines and craving Cuban, Que Bola is 100% worth a visit. Great variety, bold flavors, and a vibe that makes you want to stay a while. 🇨🇺✨
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Luis Aguilar
One of the worst Restaurants I have ever been if not the worst, The Food is so bad , I have diarrhea for a week & I have to go to the Doctor to get my stomach pumped < Don’t go to that Restaurant the food it’s Bad ..
Christian Avila
Food is good though a bit more expensive than id like. Main complaint is soup size. Absolutely TINY soup portion. Yet I was billed almost 10 dollars for it (via doordash).
Elvin Zapata
Food was delicious and so fresh. Service was very good. We will be back. Thank you.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tom Deery Jr
Fresh, fast and very flavorful food!! Very similar to the Cuban food I grew to love in South Florida. 10/10 recommend!! Try it for your taste buds sake!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Namrata Kripalani
Carry out, great options! The chicken guacamole sandwich and ropa vieja were awesome. Empanadas not okay but little too greasy, yuca and plantains were nice sides to try. This is a small restaurant and has a cute little space with tables and seats.
Brenda Aguilar
We literally walked in at 7:40 PM when they close at 8, and not only did they still let us dine in — they welcomed us warmly and took amazing care of us the entire time. That alone deserves recognition.
The food was absolutely incredible — fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with intention. I’m honestly shook because it’s hard to find a place that delivers this level of quality AND hospitality, especially so close to closing time.
Huge shoutout to the team for going above and beyond. We’ll absolutely be back and recommending this place to everyone. 👏🍽️✨
We’re had the steak and pork chops (please forgive me, I don’t remember the appropriate names) and it was delicious! The plantains were sweet, the Puerto Rican rice was delicious and the meat was flavorful. We also had some Caribbean sodas that were awesome. Will be returning!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeffrey Pindelski
Found this restaurant looking for somewhere to go prior to a show at the All State Arena- what a great find!! The food was out of this world and the service was great. Definitely added to my list of favorites!
Most stop by, everything is delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
With a layover at ORD and staying near the airport, I went to Que Bola for dinner and the food was amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We went nuts and grabbed a little bit of everything for a to go order, oh man and did it deliver. Glad to know I’ve got a great cubano sandwich steps away from ohare! Will definitely be back. Don’t sleep on the guava cheese empanada
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Empanadas Trio 3 PC, Guava and Cheese Pastry
Que Bola Cuban Café (Des Plaines) just gets it — big Miami vibes, fun décor, and comfort food that hits the spot.
We tried a little bit of everything and honestly, there wasn’t a miss. The ropa vieja was super tender and flavorful with that slow-cooked, savory richness you want (and it paired perfectly with the rice/beans). The surf & turf was such a solid “treat yourself” plate — juicy steak with garlicky herb sauce plus shrimp on top… it looked amazing and tasted even better. The Cubano sandwich was pressed perfectly: warm, crispy bread with layers of pork/ham and all the classic Cuban flavors in every bite.
For appetizers, the yuca rellenas were crispy on the outside and soft inside (comfort food in snack form), and the mariquitas con mojo were addicting — thin, crunchy plantain chips with a bright garlicky mojo that made us keep reaching back for “one more.”
And don’t skip the drink: the non-alcoholic piña colada was creamy, sweet, and so refreshing — basically dessert in a cup.
If you’re in or around Des Plaines and craving Cuban, Que Bola is 100% worth a visit. Great variety, bold flavors, and a vibe that makes you want to stay a while. 🇨🇺✨
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the worst Restaurants I have ever been if not the worst, The Food is so bad , I have diarrhea for a week & I have to go to the Doctor to get my stomach pumped <
Don’t go to that Restaurant the food it’s Bad ..
Food is good though a bit more expensive than id like. Main complaint is soup size. Absolutely TINY soup portion. Yet I was billed almost 10 dollars for it (via doordash).
Food was delicious and so fresh. Service was very good. We will be back. Thank you.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fresh, fast and very flavorful food!! Very similar to the Cuban food I grew to love in South Florida. 10/10 recommend!! Try it for your taste buds sake!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carry out, great options! The chicken guacamole sandwich and ropa vieja were awesome. Empanadas not okay but little too greasy, yuca and plantains were nice sides to try. This is a small restaurant and has a cute little space with tables and seats.
We literally walked in at 7:40 PM when they close at 8, and not only did they still let us dine in — they welcomed us warmly and took amazing care of us the entire time. That alone deserves recognition.
The food was absolutely incredible — fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with intention. I’m honestly shook because it’s hard to find a place that delivers this level of quality AND hospitality, especially so close to closing time.
Huge shoutout to the team for going above and beyond. We’ll absolutely be back and recommending this place to everyone. 👏🍽️✨
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
We’re had the steak and pork chops (please forgive me, I don’t remember the appropriate names) and it was delicious! The plantains were sweet, the Puerto Rican rice was delicious and the meat was flavorful. We also had some Caribbean sodas that were awesome. Will be returning!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Found this restaurant looking for somewhere to go prior to a show at the All State Arena- what a great find!! The food was out of this world and the service was great. Definitely added to my list of favorites!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jibarito Churrasco, Bistec Encebollado
Tried the cubano and flank steak sandwich both were incredible highly recommend checking this spot out you won’t be disappointed
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food is spectacular! This has been my go to spot for Steak and Chimichurri! I csnt get enough of their coffee as well!
May it be Yuca or Plantain, they got you! Try something different, you'll love it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicioso!!! 👏👏👏 everything was so good! Highly recommended
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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