May St. Cafe
3.4
- 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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"Awesome!!"
Chris Raytus from Hyde Park - August 20, 2008
We went to this place when it first opened and thought it was okay. A lot of people started compalining about it, so we stopped going. But last w...
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"South of the border"
Coco from Loop - July 31, 2008
This little south of the loop restaurant has worked its way into becoming a great little spot for some tasty dishes and a space that now has a new ...
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"A place with potential"
Marti from Uptown - July 30, 2008
Although the restaurant is small, it's got a great feeling of intimacy and certainly a flair for the urban edge. The kitchen has some really gre...
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