Cafe 28
4.4
- 1800 W. Irving Park Rd.
- Chicago, IL 60613
- 773-528-2883
''You're not going to find a basket of (tortilla) chips on your table,'' says Berta Navarro, owner of Cafe 28, which specializes in Mexican and Cuban cooking that's, says Navarro, ''a little upscale.'' Instead you'll find honey-jalapeno pork chops, almond-crusted halibut and blackened duck on the menu at this intimate cafe. Navarro makes fast friends with customers, and if she's got something she's proud of on the stove, she'll coax you back to see it (most of the recipes are hers). She takes the same pride in the front of the house. Look for cafe-style exposed brick walls and marble-topped tables in the two dining rooms and cantina-style salsa music on the stereo.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Irving Park Road and Ravenswood Avenue
- Parking:
- Street
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: Lincoln-11, Damen-50, Irving Park-80; Brown line "L" stop: Irving Park
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- Lunch: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; Dinner: 5:30-9 p.m. Sunday-Monday, 5:30-10 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 5:30-10:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday; Brunch: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday
- Cuisine:
- Cuban, Mexican, and American Nuevo Latino
- Meals Served:
- Weekend Brunch, Dinner, and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($16-$25)
- Reservations:
- Accepted. For parties of six or more.
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar. Bloody mary, caipirinhas, mojitos.
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Theme. Latin
- Features:
- Catering
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities
- Worth Noting:
- Top brunches. Recommended.
- Payment Methods:
- Cash, Debit Cards, and Major Credit Cards
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. For 50
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- For 100
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"Amazing"
By MmkCms from Lakeview, May 4, 2008
This place is definetly worth the wait. Everything from the sweet butter for the bread to the mojitos to the melt-in-your-mouth fish and amazing t...
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"Yum"
By efiorello from Rogers Park, February 24, 2008
If you like sweet potatoes, definitely order a side of them here. They are so buttery and creamy. Very tasty!
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"Disappointed"
By kel & dave from Lincoln Square, October 26, 2007
This used to be my favorite place in the neighborhood. I was excited to take my parents there recently. However, I was extremely embarassed by th...
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