Cafe Bolero
3.6
from - Neighborhood: Bucktown/Wicker Park
- 2252 N. Western Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60647
- 773-227-9000
- Price range: $ (Under $9)
A wide variety of Cuban specialties, sleek decor and easy on-street parking make this lively Western Avenue spot a popular choice. Grilled meats and seafood are headliners; rice, beans and fried plantains accompany many entrees.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Western and Belden Avenues
- Parking:
- Free Lot and Street. Lot across the street at the bank.
- Public Transportation:
- CTA bus: 74-Fullerton, 49-Western; Blue Line "L" stop: Western
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; 10 a.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday
- Cuisine:
- Cuban
- Price Range:
- $ (Under $9)
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Music Style:
- Latin
Features
- Carryout:
- No
- Specialties:
- Paella, Palomilla, Estilo Cabeno, Lechon Yuca Congri
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. For 28 on the sidewalk patio.
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- For 36.
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"A former favorite"
By Philip Pollack from South Loop, October 4, 2008
Cafe Bolero has long been a favorite orf mine. SInce recently moving, some time had passed since my last visit. I recently took my boyfriend ther...
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"Like the Tamales"
By LechónMobile from Near West Side, August 8, 2008
Their Tamale is Caribbean style and very tasty. I had something similar on a cruise ship before and wondered what they were, now I know where to f...
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"not bad, but..."
By NY Foodie from Lincoln Park, July 26, 2008
Although the new owners, and staff are very nice, the food no longer tastes Cuban. It seems to have lost its authentic taste.
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