Irazu
- Neighborhood: Bucktown/Wicker Park
- 1865 N. Milwaukee Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60647
- 773-252-5687
This green-roofed hut, sandwiched between garages and auto-parts shops on the Milwaukee Avenue strip, attracts a lot of artists. Costa Rica natives Miriam and Gerardo Cerdas opened Irazu in 1990; these days young customers call Miriam "Mom" because she tells them what to eat. Patrons include bikers wearing black Harley T-shirts and handcuffs, hipsters with mp3 players and middle-aged Latino couples. Fried or boiled cassava (a root that tastes sort of like a potato) is a specialty. The fruit shakes can be made with either milk or water.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Milwaukee and Western.
- 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:
- No
- Seating :
- For 40
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"awesome spot"
dnl21 from wicker park - March 16, 2008
I have eaten in once and takeout several times - the veggie burrito is A+ and the shakes just the same. I finally tried the casado w/ chicken and i...
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"Good Food, Poor Service"
BucktownBearsFan from Bucktown - March 6, 2008
Had dinner here on a Wednesday night... first time at Irazu. Pretty busy for a weeknight and had to wait a little for a table. Once my wife and I...
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"consistently great!"
kamerican idol from wicker park - February 13, 2008
I have been to Irazu multiple times over the past few years, and not once have I been disappointed. The service is great, with a wonderful personal...
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