Cafe Bolero
3.7
- Neighborhood: Bucktown/Wicker Park
- 2252 N. Western Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60647
- 773-227-9000
A wide variety of Cuban specialties, sleek decor and easy on-street parking make this 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
- Parking:
- Free Lot and Street. Lot across the street at the bank
- Public Transportation:
- Accessible by Chicago Transit Authority buses (74-Fullerton, 49-Western); Blue Line elevated trains (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. Same-day reservations are taken until 6 p.m.
- Alcohol:
- BYOB
- 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 patio
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- For 36
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"Like the Tamales"
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..."
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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"Good food, rude hostess"
klb from south loop - June 28, 2008
I have been to cafe bolero several times and enjoyed my dinner each and every time. However, the two times that I have had to make a reservation fo...
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