May St. Cafe
3.4
from - Neighborhood: Pilsen/Heart of Chicago/Little Village
- 1146 W. Cermak St.
- Chicago, IL 60608
- 312-421-4442
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
This casual, eclectic Pilsen cafe is known for inventive cuisine. Chef Mario Santiago's menu draws influence from Puerto Rican, Mexican, Cuban, contemporary American and Nuevo Latino cuisines. The results: brie-and-pear quesadillas, burgers with chipotle ketchup, pasteles (Puerto Rican tamales) and salmon with lemon butter and chipotle-tequila cream sauce. A mixed-greens salad gets a boost from dried mango, nuts, goat cheese and balsamic vinegar. Pumpkin flan rounds out the menu.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Cermak and May.
- Parking:
- Free Lot and Street
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 21 Cermak. Red Line Train: Cermak/Chinatown stop.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- Dinner: 5-10 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday; Friday and Saturday 5-11 p.m.; 5-9 p.m. Sunday.
- Cuisine:
- American Contemporary, Cuban, Mexican, American Nuevo Latino, Puerto Rican, and American Tex Mex
- Meals Served:
- Breakfast, Weekend Brunch, Dinner, and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$ ($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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"THROW IN THE TOWEL DUDE"
By JaneBold from pilsen, October 22, 2009
What's happening to this eatery? It used to be pretty good and seemed to be heading in a direction that might be going somewhere, but the last 3 ti...
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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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"May St. Cafe is a Must!"
By mail2maggie from Riverside, May 9, 2009
A Pilsen neighborhood gem! We love this place. The interior of May St. Cafe is intimate and well-appointed with beautiful artwork; they have a gr...
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