Cafe Cubano
3.8
from - 7426 W. North Ave.
- Elmwood Park, IL 60707
- 708-456-6100
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
This small, friendly spot offers a conga line of authentic Cuban dishes and drinks. Good bets include picadillo, roast pork known as lechon and a classic Cuban sandwich of pork, ham, pickles and mustard pressed on a hot grill. Finish up with decent flan or creamy rice pudding. The interior features hardwood floors, Old Havana-style furniture, walls painted in warm tropical colors and map of Cuba.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Harlem Avenue and North Avenue.
- Parking:
- Free Lot and Street
- Public Transportation:
- Pace Bus: 307, 318
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes. Except for bathrooms.
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 12-9 p.m. Sundays.
- Cuisine:
- Cuban
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Not Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar. Beer from Cuba, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic; mojitos in various flavors and Cuba Libres.
- Smoking:
- No
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Features:
- Catering. No children's menu.
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities. Entire restaurant available for private parties.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. Seven tables on a patio.
- Delivery:
- Yes. October through February only.
- Seating :
- For 60
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"wish we had cafe cubano in lombard"
By julie from lombard, March 15, 2008
My brother John kept taking about finding a Cuban sandwich like the ones they have in Florida. We live in Lombard and no such thing exists anywhere...
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"Great Food!"
By Gina from Elmwood Park, February 8, 2008
What great food! And the best Mojito ever! We also had Sangria it was great. Loved the whole experience, my husband had the Ropa Vieja it was deli...
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"Not worth repeating"
By Vicky from Chicago, October 26, 2007
I thought the food was less than average. The empanadas were almost empty and way too overcooked. Like every Cuban restaurant in Chicago, without...
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