Lito's Empanadas
4.7
- 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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"my guilty treat"
By slki4 from Near North, October 12, 2008
I ride my bike up to Lincoln Park just for these...the empanadas make a just-the-right-amount-of-greasy snack when you feel like something that's j...
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"Divine"
By imglad5 from Lincoln Park, September 9, 2008
I crave their empanadas all the time. Especially their BBQ chicken ones.
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"Simple and delicious"
By 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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