Lito's Empanadas - Lincoln Park - Chicago, IL 60614 | Metromix Chicago

Lito's Empanadas


Neighborhood: Lincoln Park
2566 N. Clark St.

Chicago, IL 60614
773-857-1337
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 and delicious"

Lola35 from Lakeview - June 11, 2008

I've been wanting to try this place for a while since i always drive by it but had not stopped in as it seemed that parking was always a near impos...

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"Amazing food and awesome staff!!!"

teatog55 from Lincoln Park - May 29, 2008

I live right down the block from this place and it's AMAZING!! Great little place to pop in and get great food very quickly or you can just chill,...

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"I love this place!!"

numbercruncher from wrigleyville - February 16, 2008

I discovered Lito's on accident - mjy boyfriend and I were driving by and stopped on a whim because I thought they would have dessert-type food (li...

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