Cuban Restaurants near Riverside, IL

“Love this place, and right down the street from me! The food is delicious! 😋 Just wish they opened a little earlier for breakfast!“

“Really good Cuban food 👌🏼😋“

“I went to Chicago for my niece’s graduation, and then my sister, brother in law and I went to one of his favorite spots.
We drove to El Cubanito in Logan Square.
This spot is a neighborhood staple, & had been there for years.

Not gonna lie, I was super excited to try out some good (dare I say GREAT) Cuban food. Y’all, this place did NOT disappoint!!I ordered the Steak Cubanito ($8.35). I can’t tell you the spices that made up this sammy, but I can tell you I had to cross my legs once I bit into it! Portion size was excellent and filling. The steak was tender, hot and delicious. My only regret is that I can’t get another! I ordered the can of soda ($2) because it was unfamiliar to me.

Sodas aren’t typically my thing, and this one was no exception as it had an aftertaste that reminded me of some kind of artificial sweetener.

The plantains were excellent!

I rated service a “4” because you order at the register and they call you to come pick it up. I rated Atmosphere a “4” because it’s a true local spot, not upity and not scary.“

“What an amazing experience. Great service and the food is amazing.“

“Food was plain tons of fat on my sandwich. Best part of the meal was the bread.“

“Food was plain tons of fat on my sandwich. Best part of the meal was the bread.“

“Went into their new location on Fullerton and the service was phenomenal the ladies were both very attentive food was so good I will be definitely coming back.“

“Went into their new location on Fullerton and the service was phenomenal the ladies were both very attentive food was so good I will be definitely coming back.“

“Outstanding! The namesake sandwich, the Cubano, was outstanding…ample and delicious. You’ve got to try their plantain! It’s the best I’ve ever had…sweet, thick sliced, yummy, cooked to perfection and lots of it! Compliments to my server, Kenia, too. She was great. I highly recommend Sazon Cubano.“

“i love this place small nice quiet spot to chill with friends eat some delicioso Food. love them Cubanito sándwiches. the sirvió is the Best always welcome u with a smile. ur Boy Nando“

“I have tried most of the Cuban restaurants in and around Chicago and this is the best for authentic Cuban food and consistency. I find the BYOB a real plus. The only problem is the hours are short if you want to go out for dinner. Almost impossible if you are a working person to get to the restaurant before closing. Even weekends are a problem. The quality of the food makes it my favorite place to go to eat the best Cuban food.“

“The food was delicious! The service was fast too. We will definitely go back again.“

“Best to get food and listen to live music“

“I have to say that after D'Cuba the food here is very good. If I don't go to D'Cuba I go to 90 Miles. Always consistent and good. Only problem is that it is often very crowded. No easy parking.“

“I usually come here once a week when I work from home. I live a block down, so this is a very convenient place. I sometimes get a sandwich or empanada or an iced coffee. But, what I get every
time is their deserts. Frankly, I do not have a sweet tooth, but this place is the exception for that. I always get their tres leches cake and that is my least favorite desert usually, so this is saying something. They had a horchata tres leches cake last year that was SO GOOD and I'm really hoping that comes back soon. They also have different types of cheesecakes (which is my fav desert) so I've tried those too. They usually switch them around, so depending on when you go, they may have them or not. I've tried the Oreo and Reese's Pieces, which were good, but they had a lemon meringue cheesecake and man.... sooooo gooooood. Haven't seen it there in a few weeks, so I'm hoping it makes a comeback soon. I've only eaten in there a couple of times and it's a good vibe. Staff is super friendly and I don't have anything to complain about.“

“Amazing food. My first time trying Cuban food and it exceeded my expectations. They had great service. Will definitely be going back to try more. A must try!“

“very good spot for pool. good food. great location.“

“This small and authentic eatery served exzellent sandwiches for a fair prize. We were here for the first time and felt comfortable and welcome from the beginning till the end. We will take those memories back to our home town Berlin (Germany). Muchas gracias. :)“

“Delicious food and excellent service. If you want big dishes with such a big smile, come to Cafe Cubano.
The pork was perfect, and they fried the plantains perfectly.
The staff was splendid and gave me great recommendations.
Delicious food and excellent service. If you want great portions with a smile just as big, come to Cafe Cubano. The pork was perfect, and they fried the plantains perfectly. Staff was excellent and gave great recommendations.“

“Super cute interior to make you feel like you're in a little alleyway in Cuba. Their signature cubaño was as good as promised. Pork was delicious, and the cheese got caramelized on the grill. Service was so good. They have a little outside seating area as well.

Will have to go back and try everything eventually. It was that good. I wish I'd gotten two sandwiches (and extra pickles lol)“