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    Cafeteria Marcela’s

    4.6 (100 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 3:30 pm

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    CAFETERIA MARCELA’S ATMOSPHERE

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    Quiet
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    The front entrance.
    Tino R.

    I have reviewed this family"s business before & once again I have to say, I absolutely love going there. They remember their customers & communicate with them in such a friendly & welcoming manner. I do wish they had more room in their space. Most of the time I'd just love to stay & eat! Aside from that, this establishment is awesome. Latino foods. Sandwich Cubano, Steak, Arroz y gandulees & more. Oh yeah, Café con leche! Don't forget to ask for that extra shot if you are like me! This place is classic Logan Square/Hermosa. Visit them soon. I will.

    Jibarito and Carne guisada
    Andrew S.

    The carne guisada melts in your mouth amd you can cut it with a spoon. Super reasonable prices and really fast service (also friendly). The jibarito is fantastic and the salsa Verde they give you with everything would go great on a tire let alone actual food.

    Sandwich De Pollo , Arroz Con Gandules , Agua de Parcha

    Family Owned but the best in the city, been going here for years and I still love the food! Very friendly staff, and wait time is very short.

    Flautas with Chicken and Potatoes (mostly Chicken)

    C and I happened to be biking through the neighborhood and stopped for lunch. C ordered a vege Jibarito, which is grilled veges between fried plaintain. The veges consisted of broccoli Florets, Green Beans, Yellow Carrots, And Bell Peppers, Onions, and Lettuce with some kind of sauce. I ordered Flautas with Chicken and Potatoes, which was served with a white cheese and sliced tomatoes. Mine was good, but C's Jibarito was simply outstanding. We were blown away. The restaurant is small, but cute. Service was friendly and good; prices reasonable. We sat outside. (Thankfully they have outdoor seating!) p.s. We never heard Yellow Carrots before. They are not like regular carrots at all. I liked them!

    Breakfast Steak Sandwich with Maduros on the side from Cafeteria Marcela's.
    Jazmin M.

    Ordered takeout from Cafeteria Marcela's over the weekend and was not disappointed. I ordered a 2 breakfast steak sandwich with egg and shared maduros on the side and it was so delicious! The pricing is really good for the big portions they serve you. The inside is nice; there are booths along the wall and on the opposite side is the kitchen area. There is also outside seating out front in a really cute gated area. Masks were worn inside by everyone not eating.

    Lechon Plate
    Michael B.

    Growing up in New York I learned to love Puerto Rican food. This place is great. I can eat their Lechon breakfast lunch or dinner. Folks that work there are great and portions are ridiculously large.

    Jacqueline F.

    I think I came on an off day or when they were about to be closed, because there wasn't much selection of entrees to choose from. They were out of all things chicken and only had pork and beef. Anywho, I got the beef stew with rice and beans and salad, along with a side of tostones (garlic fried plantains) and it was very tasty. It was a good size too! My husband loves this place but I'll leave off a star until I check out the rest of the items on their menu. Till next time!

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    9 months ago

    Food is high quality! Very delicious! Great family run business! I definitely suggest you give them, a try! Enjoy!

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    Food just delicious the service very polite order to pick up very fast can't ask for better service love it ...

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    Excellent food and very friendly staff. Everyone should go and try this delicious, tasty food!

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    The food was great and I'm always greeted with a smile. The ambiance of the restaurant is great

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    Great food, affordable prices and more seating in outdoor patio in the front and back.

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    Ordered a Cuban sandwich. Not bad, good value. I'll be back.

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    Great food and excellent service when ordering over the phone! I highly recommend it! A steak and eggs sandwich is my go-to on here.

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