Lito's Empanadas
4.7
from - Neighborhood: Lincoln Park
- 2566 N. Clark St.
- Chicago, IL 60614
- 773-857-1337
- Price range: $ (Under $9)
Colombian-born Carlos Escalante and his wife, Eve, were wowing friends and coworkers with homemade versions of the South American version of a Hot Pocket, the empanada, until one day it hit them: “Wouldn't it be funny if we started charging for them?” recalls Eve. The result is this tiny, mostly carryout spot on a busy stretch of Clark Street in Lincoln Park. The slightly sweet crust (fried in heart-smart canola ) comes stuffed with your choice of beef, chicken, spinach, slow-braised barbecue pork, beef-and-rice, among others options. There's even a chocolate-banana version for dessert.
Getting There
- Parking:
- Street Parking Difficult
- Public Transportation:
- 22 Clark
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Monday through Wednesday; 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Thursday; 10 a.m.-midnight, Friday-Saturday; noon-7 p.m., Sunday
- Cuisine:
- South American and Colombian
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $ (Under $9)
- Reservations:
- Not Required
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes. Mostly Carryout; party trays available
- Specialties:
- Empanada
- Seating :
- 5 window seats
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"Simple"
By Brett Fuller from Old Town, February 16, 2009
I am finding it more and more appealing to eat at restaurants that specialize in one or two specific items and they do them to their best, instead ...
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"So Yummy!"
By christyud23 from Lakeview, January 9, 2009
I love empanadas. Carnivale and Tango Sur have fantastic empanadas. So I was excited to try Lito's since all they do are empanadas. They do not ...
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"A Great Place for Blazing Hot From the Fryer Empanadas"
By Jake from North Side, November 26, 2008
Lito's offers several varieties of empanadas, which typically are fried pastries filled with meat, cheese, vegetables or some combinaiton of these ...
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