May St. Cafe
3.5
- Neighborhood: Pilsen/Heart of Chicago/Little Village
- 1146 W. Cermak St.
- Chicago, IL 60608
- 312-421-4442
This casual, eclectic Pilsen cafe is known for inventive cuisine. Chef Mario Santiago's menu draws influence from Puerto Rican, Mexican, Cuban, contemporary American and Nuevo Latino cuisines. The results: brie-and-pear quesadillas, burgers with chipotle ketchup, pasteles (Puerto Rican tamales) and salmon with lemon butter and chipotle-tequila cream sauce. A mixed-greens salad gets a boost from dried mango, nuts, goat cheese and balsamic vinegar. Pumpkin flan rounds out the menu.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Cermak and May.
- Parking:
- Free Lot and Street
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 21 Cermak. Red Line Train: Cermak/Chinatown stop.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- Dinner: 5-10 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday; Friday and Saturday 5-11 p.m.; 5-9 p.m. Sunday.
- Cuisine:
- American Contemporary, Cuban, Mexican, American Nuevo Latino, Puerto Rican, and American Tex Mex
- Meals Served:
- Breakfast, Weekend Brunch, Dinner, and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Alcohol:
- BYOB. No fee.
- Smoking:
- No
- Audience:
- Families
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Live Music:
- No
- Features:
- Catering and Kids Menu. No buffet.
- Facilities:
- No on-site store.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- No. Outdoor cafe due to open summer 2004
- Delivery:
- No. For catering jobs only.
- Seating :
- For 46
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"Great Food and Experience at May St"
By cheddarwurst from Noble Square, June 20, 2009
Had the opportunity to go to the May St Cafe with a group of friends the other night and had a wonderful time. The restaurant is classily done up a...
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"There are better restaurants in Pilsen"
By venus3518 from Pilsen, April 24, 2009
The food was average, the service bad!! I won't go back. When we first arrived the place only had two couple, but we were still told we needed to w...
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"You don't get what you pay for"
By fat boy from loop, October 28, 2008
Thixs little restaurant leaves much to be desired, on all fronts. After dining here several times, the downhill slide is no fun at all. The food pr...
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