Good Cuban restaurants in Chicago?

I'm going to be going to chicago in the next month or so, and I was hoping to find a good Cuban restaurant somewhere, because it's my favorite type of food and the ones here - (Do we even have any?) - are rather poor. Does anyone have any firsthand experience of good cuban restaurants in chicago? (Preferrably in the downtown or hyde park area)Good Cuban restaurants in Chicago?
Hi..

Well I am from Chicago ( Currently Living in Barcelona, Spain) but if you want a nice Cuban restaurant with great food and great service. check out Cafe Laguardia! located in the wicker park neighborhood, not to far from downtown ( very easy access on the Blue Line or even by bus).. Here麓s a link to the restaurant.. Hope u enjoy your stay in Chicago and have a great time at the Restaurant....



http://www.cafelaguardia.com/cuba/



Bcn_mimosa from Barcelona!
We went there last week. Thanks for the recommendation, we all thought the restaurant to me charming and the food amazing - in fact, the best food we had on our trip. Thank you so much :)

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Good Cuban restaurants in Chicago?
I suggest somewhere on SW 8th Street in Little Havana....than call FedEx to deliver to Chicago
This is what Metromix.com said:

http://metromix.chicagotribune.com/dinin鈥?/a>Good Cuban restaurants in Chicago?
By far the absolute best is CARNIVALE. Without a doubt this is one of the finest restaurants in the City. It has been featured on "Check Please" which is a local cable tv show that features the best restaurants in the City. The colors and decor will blow you away as will the tremendous flavor packed into each Latin Dish. You must get the Ceviche Sampler and the Rum-Glazed Pork Shoulder. Also, the best and most authentic Mojitos in the City. They come with their own wood masher to mash down the fresh mint leaves.



Check out their Webpage!! http://www.carnivalechicago.com/



Here is the Check Please webpage where you can see the review of Carnivale: http://www.wttw.com/main.taf?p=1,5/



May St. Cafe

1146 W. Cermak St.

312-421-4442

This eclectic Pilsen restaurant serves seasonal Latino-inflected fare (try the salmon with lemon



Cafe 28

1800 W. Irving Park Rd.

773-528-2883

''You're not going to find a basket of (tortilla) chips on your table,'' says Berta Navarro, owner



Cafe Ay Caramba

2714 N. Milwaukee Ave.

773-772-1662

Croquetas, sandwiches and jibarito sandwiches fill out the menu at this small, storefront sandwich



Cafe Laguardia

2111 W. Armitage Ave.

773-862-5996

This casual, family-owned Cuban restaurant specializes in hearty portions of paella Valencia and



Cafeteria Marianao

2246 N. Milwaukee Ave.

773-278-4533

Regulars line the counter to order crusty grilled Cuban sandwiches (roasted pork, ham, cheese,



Caliente

2556 W. Fullerton St.

773-772-4355

Vicky Medina, the chef-owner of Lakeview's Caliente is opening a second location in Logan Square in



Coobah

3423 N. Southport Ave.

773-528-2220

This upscale Latin restaurant and bar offers late-night dining and DJs. The menu features inventive



El Vigia Restaurant

3612 W. North Ave.

773-252-1799

This tiny Puerto Rican spot offers choices like mofongo, mixta, and jibarito sandwiches.



Habana Libre

1440 W. Chicago

312-243-3303

Located in West Town, this unpretentious Cuban eatery attracts a mix of hipsters, Spanish-speaking



Mambo Grill

412 N. Clark St.

312-467-9797

This lively Latin American bar and grill features Cuban and Brazilian cuisine (plantains are big).



Sabor a Cuba

1833 W. Wilson Ave.

773-769-6859
Carnival or you can try city search.com!!!!

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