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!“

“Very nice atmosphere and authentic 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.“

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

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

“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.“

“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.“

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

“Excellent service and the food was amazing“

“Discovered this place on Instagram and I’ve tried MANY places but this is a little gem of great food! Loved the Don Pedro sandwich and cafe con leche. Dessert is also something to try! Give your taste buds the pleasure to enjoy good flavor. You won’t be disappointed.“

“I have never eaten here before. I had the Lechón and it was so good! The flavors were excellent both in the sandwich and rice and beans. We did takeout for a work lunch, and I’m definitely coming here again.“

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

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

“This place is serving up AMAZING Cuban comfort food. It is a must stop in anytime you're in Berwyn. They're also just steps away from the train station making it easy to get from the city to Media Noche Cafeand the staff is always friendly and helpful.“

“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. :)“

“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!“

“A great neighborhood find! We took our children, and both of them only ate a few bites of their shared sandwich #toddlerlife. The server noticed they didn't each much of their sandwich and banana and brought them complimentary rice and beans which they ate a TON of (to my surprise). They truly went above and beyond to ensure our family was well fed and had a great time. The live music was an added bonus. Would highly recommend!“