La Cocina de Frida
3.5
from - Neighborhood: Andersonville
- 5403 N. Clark St.
- Chicago, IL 60640
- 773-271-1907
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
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Marlene Benitez, who's behind this Andersonville eatery, is a big fan of Frida Kahlo. Not only did she name the restaurant to honor Kahlo, but she also added some of the artist's fave foods to the menu (Kahlo was also a devoted cook). Look for choices such as tamales, chicken in mole negro, pork chops with manchamanteles mole and Kahlua-spiked flan. The eclectic chocolate, hot pink and orange storefront space includes arty touches like velvet drapery, mismatched plates, clay pottery from Oaxaca and colorful Kahlo reproductions.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Balmoral Avenue and Clark Street
- Parking:
- Street Parking Difficult. Street parking difficult
- Public Transportation:
- CTA bus: Clark-22, Broadway-36
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 5-10 p.m. Monday-Tuesday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday
- Cuisine:
- Mexican, American Tex Mex, and Vegetarian. Extensive vegetarian menu
- Meals Served:
- Dinner, Lunch, and Weekend Brunch
- Price Range:
- $$ ($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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"Horrible experience."
By Boyo from Roscoe Village, July 24, 2009
The food was uninspired. My wife ordered the rellenos, one of which was lined with what my wife said was a plank of mozzarella, and the other, a p...
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"Disappointed"
By fergruadh from Andersonville, July 5, 2009
I ate there once when it was Angel's and found the food great, a second time my service was lousy and I had not returned until now. It has been ov...
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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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