Irazu
3.6
- Neighborhood: Bucktown/Wicker Park
- 1865 N. Milwaukee Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60647
- 773-252-5687
Costa Rica natives Miriam and Gerardo Cerdas opened this tiny, green-roofed spot, sandwiched between garages and auto parts shops on Milwaukee Avenue, in 1990. These days young customers call Miriam "Mom" because she tells them what to eat. Patrons range from Bucktown families to mustachioed hipsters to middle-aged Latino couples. Fried or boiled cassava is a specialty, as are the garlicky tostones. The fruit shakes, made with either milk or water, are worth a try, but don't miss the aveno version, a cinnamon-tinged oatmeal treat
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Milwaukee and Western Avenues
- Parking:
- Free Lot and Street
- Public Transportation:
-
CTA Bus: 56 Milwaukee
Blue Line Train: Western stop
- Wheelchair Access:
- No
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday; closed Sunday.
- Cuisine:
- Central American
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $ (Under $9)
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Specialties:
- Costa Rican food. Vegetarian dishes. Fifteen varieties of 24-ounce shakes with mango, banana or South American fruits (pinolillo, tamarindo, guanabana).
- Payment Methods:
- Cash
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. A handful of tables outside in good weather.
- Delivery:
- Yes. $3 charge
- Seating :
- For 40
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"Easy and fun"
By admd14 from River East, June 27, 2009
Staff is always very friendly. You can count on this place for no frills Costa Rican food. Pretty authentic but best part is the easy-going atmosph...
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"Typical Tico food"
By bucktown foodie from bucktown foodie, October 17, 2008
I read all the reviews about the service and decided to do take out. The woman at the counter was somewhat friendly but didn't really want to answ...
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"Not worth it"
By Obombya from Wicker Park, September 23, 2008
I tried this place last weekend for the first and last time. I noticed service complaints on this site and had to judge for myself. The service wa...
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