Puerto Rican Restaurants in Chicago, IL
We list 5 Puerto Rican restaurants in Chicago, Illinois. Hover over a place to spot it on the map, check whether it is open right now, and tap Route for turn-by-turn directions.
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Compare Puerto Rican restaurants in Chicago
3 of the 5 places in Chicago publish their opening hours; 3 are open on Sundays and 2 stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night.
On weekdays the earliest to open is La Bruquena (11:00 AM), and the last to close is La Bruquena (10:00 PM).
For comparison, across Illinois the typical weekday runs from 10:00 AM to 9:30 PM, and 91% of places open on Sundays.
| Place | Weekdays | Sunday |
|---|---|---|
| La BruquenaPuerto Rican Restaurant | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Cafe Central ChicagoPuerto Rican Restaurant | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Marina's Bistro & Rum BarPuerto Rican Restaurant | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Jibaritos y MasPuerto Rican Restaurant | Not listed | Not listed |
| Jibarito’s on HarlemPuerto Rican Restaurant | Not listed | Not listed |
Our guide to Puerto Rican restaurants in Chicago
Latin American and Caribbean restaurants bring together dozens of national cuisines: Cuban sandwiches and ropa vieja, Puerto Rican mofongo, Peruvian ceviche and lomo saltado, Colombian and Venezuelan arepas, Salvadoran pupusas, Brazilian churrasco, Jamaican jerk and Haitian griot. Many are family-run and closely tied to the community around them.
Rice and beans, plantains (sweet maduros or crispy tostones) and slow-cooked meats appear across the region, but seasoning, sauces and techniques differ a lot between countries. Menus often list dishes in Spanish, Portuguese or Creole with short English descriptions – staff are usually glad to explain.
Opening hours
Based on 5 Puerto Rican restaurants in Illinois with published hours, the typical weekday schedule runs from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. 100% are open on Sundays, 0% are open seven days a week and 40% stay open until 10 PM or later.
Prices
Across 38 menus from Puerto Rican restaurants across the US, the median item costs $10.99; half of all priced items fall between $5.00 and $17.74. The most common menu sections are Sandwiches, Desserts, Sides, and Appetizers.
Services
Of 38 Puerto Rican restaurants with detailed profiles in our guide: 100% list “good for kids”, 97% list “dine-in”, 74% list “takeaway”, 74% list “delivery”, and 71% list “accepts reservations”.