La Cocina de Frida - Andersonville - Chicago, IL 60640 | Metromix Chicago

La Cocina de Frida



Neighborhood: Andersonville
5403 N. Clark St.

Chicago, IL 60640
773-271-1907
http://www.lacocinadefrida.com/
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Marlene Benitez, who's behind this Andersonville eatery, is a big fan of Frida Kahlo. Not only did she name the restaurant to honor Kahlo, but she also added some of the artist's fave foods to the menu (Kahlo was also a devoted cook). Look for choices such as tamales, chicken in mole negro, pork chops with manchamanteles mole and Kahlua-spiked flan. The eclectic chocolate, hot pink and orange storefront space includes arty touches like velvet drapery, mismatched plates, clay pottery from Oaxaca and colorful Kahlo reproductions.

Getting There

Cross Streets:
Balmoral Avenue and Clark Street
Parking:
Street Parking Difficult. Street parking difficult
Public Transportation:
CTA bus: Clark-22, Broadway-36
Wheelchair Access:
Yes

The Basics

Hours:
5-10 p.m. Monday-Tuesday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday
Cuisine:
Mexican, American Tex Mex, and Vegetarian. Extensive vegetarian menu
Meals Served:
Dinner, Lunch, and Weekend Brunch
Price Range:
$$ ($9-$15)
Alcohol:
Full Bar

Features

Carryout:
Yes
Atmosphere and Personality:
Theme
Specialties:
Regional Mexican fare
Outdoor Seating:
Yes. Secluded rear patio
Seating :
For about 45

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"Small Portions and Overpriced"

By cthel12 from Rogers Park, June 24, 2009

My friends and I tried Frida's for the first time during Andersonville days. The patio area was very pleasant but everything else was a disappoint...

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"Cute place"

By dk from Andersonville, March 20, 2008

It's a little rough around the edges yet, but I think this place will become an Andersonville highlight. It was pretty busy when we got there and ...

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"Get over Angel's already"

By Miguel from Edgwater, February 26, 2008

Im sorry folks, but you can clearly see that most of the bad reviews are from Angels patrons. I think La Cocina de Frida is doing a fabulous job. ...

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