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    Carnitas Don Rafa

    4.2 (87 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    CARNITAS DON RAFA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    A flight of tacos, the chefs special.  Mine was steak, above was my friends pork tacos.  Mmmm.   Best quality ever.
    Stephen M.

    Went here with a buddy to celebrate my birthday a week early. We both had 3 taco dinner, a chefs special. I had steak and he had the pork. We also had fresh guacamole appetizer which was awesome. Only thing we both wished that everything was spicier with heat. Other than that, totally awesome. Waitress was Maricela and she was a real people person

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    Diana G.

    First, parking can be a bit tricky. Decor is pretty cool and modern. Waitress was nice and checked on us a couple of times. Mango Chamoy Margarita - It was good, but don't know why they got that bar out front, but she made my drink in the back. Guacamole - This was made a bit different than I am used too. A bit bland for me since I needed salt and I usually don't use it. Mix Plate - (Carnitas & Barbacoa) - Barbacoa was pretty good. Carnitas, I got the mix which came with the skin. A piece still had hair on it, which is off putting. Came with rice, grilled jalapenos and nopales salad which was different. Caldo De Res - My guy liked it. Overall, it was okay and maybe a tad on the pricier side.

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    Julie W.

    Cute little hidden jewel , great Mexican cuisine and amazing art work on the building.

    Michelle I.

    This place has been my favorite carnita spot for years!!! And I am glad to see the super upgrade! Food is delicious and service was perfection. Come and check out the space and culture

    The Chef's Special Carnitas Tacos. It comes with 3 tacos but I always get an extra taco.
    Chewy C.

    Was in the area and was looking for a new place to try and stumbled across this place. Walked in the decor is nice and the smell of carnitas is in the air. I had the Chef's Special Carnitas and This was very good and the difference between this and the regular taco dinner are the extra garnishes and chicharrones which definitely adds to the flavor. My fiance had their steak dinner and it was okay. The steak could of used a bit more flavor. We wanted to have 2 specific margaritas but they didn't have the ingredients so we settled for something else and It was good. This place is very good & I will come back again and maybe they will have the ingredients for the Margaritas we wanted

    Angelica C.

    My boyfriend and I came here for dinner on a Saturday and sat outside on the patio. Both the inside and outside are well decorated with vibrant colors, and the ambiance is very chill and relaxing, as well as the music. Everything was pretty much perfect, from the complimentary chips and salsa, meals and drinks, to the service. I ordered the chef's special with three tacos de carnitas and he ordered tacos de asada, we were both satisfied. I had the pineapple and jalapeno margarita and it was soooooo good!! The waitress was super attentive and just added to the great experience we were already having. We've been to a lot of restaurants and Don Rafa is definitely one of our new favorites! We will definitely be back.

    Was much, much better when it was on 46th and Kedzie. Much smaller menu. No one spoke English when we were there. Besides us Gringos the only other person there was a pre-teen who was obviously the son of one of the wait staff. Won't be going back, though we went to Kedzie often.

    Rice bowl served in my own plate to conserve plastic. Half barbacoa, half calabacitas. Delicious.

    My multi-tenant office building (700 Commerce, Oak Brook) has a system where they have a different food vendor each day ("Fooda PopUp"). It's a great idea, but some of the vendors are seriously lacking. I was very happy that today it was Don Rafa. The food was delicious and the portions were generous. I had a rice bowl served on my own plate (to conserve plastic). I had a rice bowl with half barbacoa and half calabacitas. Delicious and such a good value.

    Kobe G.

    Usually I don't write bad reviews but this one was needed ... Couple of things first there is false advertising by saying your meal includes tortillas when you don't get any... We added meat for $3 more dollars and it didn't have much flavor... the chilaquiles were mushy... I ordered the green chilaquiles and seemed like I didn't have any salsa on there.... the Rice and Beans seemed like the we're left out from the other night ... not as Authentic as it looks ... and nothing seemed as how much you paid for your food

    Mango or Hibiscus Margaritas from scratch .

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    The pancakes were great so was the service good carnitas definitely coming back soon.

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    I'm going to start with the service, nothing out of the ordinary, but overall good and attentive…read more Now the ambiance? So aesthetically pleasing. The place is incredibly cute, and you can tell they put real effort into making it feel intentional and Instagram-worthy. But the food... oh my God. Absolutely delicious. Everything comes in huge portions, so you definitely get your money's worth. I ordered the green salsa chilaquiles, and they were exquisite. I added a side of chicken, which was perfectly seasoned, and the café de olla tasted completely homemade, so warm and comforting. If I'm ever in the area again, I will 100% be back. It genuinely felt like home-cooked food, like something made with care. I'm not steering you wrong when I say, you need to go.

    This was such a cute little find. The decor is amazing for photo ops. Staff was friendly and very…read morehelpful with providing me suggestions for drink and food choices. I started out with the Cafe de olla which is one of their specialty coffees (very unique delicious taste and not too sweet). My meal was the french toast 3 leches(soooo good ) and my hubby had the steak and eggs which came with a nice green sauce. Everything was excellent. I cannot wait to go back to try more of their menu items. I left this spot all smiles. I would definitely recommend this spot. Ps... there is paid street parking, however I went on a Sunday so parking was free.

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    D' Nuez - Beautiful decorations long line however we had a table of six and they sat us down within 5 mins !!! Very amazing

    Beautiful decorations long line however we had a table of six and they sat us down within 5 mins !!! Very amazing

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    3.5 miBridgeport
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    So, this is not the cute Greek restaurant you visit in Greektown. This is "the walk through the ice…read morecream shop and display cases, to the dark panel traditional Chicago-style bar, back to the rear and up some stairs to chairs and tables in a dining room with TVs on the wall" type of spot. And I was here for it! Great service from our server. Good quality and variety of food. (Hello, octopus?!). The "Greek" dressing on my Greek salad was...interesting. I'll definitely make sure to just ask for oil and vinegar next time. Drinks were a generous pour and didn't take long to be made. Overall, it's what I'd consider a "true Chicago kickback spot"z: No frills, but worthy.

    A friend recommended Greek Prime Kitchen & Bar and called it a hidden gem in Bridgeport--they…read moreweren't lying! When you walk in, you first pass through the carry-out section, then enter the bar and dining room. At first glance, it feels like a typical bar and grill near the Sox stadium, but the food and service set it apart. Our bartender doubled as our server, and she was fantastic--friendly, knowledgeable, and full of great recommendations. We started with the Greek Chicken Quesadilla served on pita bread, a creamy Greek chicken soup, and a Greek salad. Everything was fresh and flavorful. For mains, we tried a few skewer platters: filet mignon, chicken, and shrimp. The chicken was slightly overcooked but still packed with flavor. Bonus: we were there during happy hour, so wine was only $6 a glass! Overall, this spot exceeded expectations. I'll definitely be back and adding it to my regular rotation.

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    Greek Prime Kitchen & Bar - Greek skillet with added onions. Being treated to world class service by Andres.

    Greek skillet with added onions. Being treated to world class service by Andres.

    Greek Prime Kitchen & Bar - The lighting Is a little funky but this is their deliciously moist chocolate cake. I believe it's a triple chocolate cake.

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    My friends and I came to Mars for a book club meeting and wow, it was such a vibe. I did not expect…read moreto like it this much. The area initially threw me off a bit. It is surrounded by factories and buildings that look a little abandoned, so it feels a little sketchy pulling up. But once you walk inside, it is a completely different experience. The space is beautiful, with a great layout, a central bar, and plenty of seating. It is mostly seat yourself, and you order drinks at the bar, but they do bring food out to you and clear your table. The staff was friendly and took the time to explain how everything works, which I appreciated. Now the food. So good. I have had a favorite taco spot for the past few months, but this place honestly raised the bar. They are known for their fried cheese tacos and they absolutely live up to the hype. The shrimp was delicious and the sauce reminded me of a seafood boil, rich and flavorful. The salsa verde was also great. I also had the fries topped with fried cheese, cilantro, and onions, and they were just as good. Everything smelled amazing and everyone at the table loved their food. One thing I really loved is their drink options. They have great cocktails, but also offer well crafted mocktails that feel just as intentional. On top of that, they have THC and CBD drinks, which really adds to the relaxed, laid back vibe. Overall, it is a great place to sit, hang out, and enjoy good food and drinks for as long as you want. I will definitely be back.

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    Marz Community Brewing - Bar area

    Bar area

    Marz Community Brewing - Smash burger

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    Marz Community Brewing - Very interesting!!

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    Dama - Vegetable pancake

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    4.0(5 reviews)
    3.9 miBridgeport

    I came here during lunch time on a weekday. It wasn't busy. I ordered the food to go through a…read morekiosk machine. My food was ready after about a 10-minute wait. Luckily I checked my order after I got into the car. The order was not correct. I ordered the seafood tofu stew soup, Korean vegetable pancake, chicken katsu box, and the egg toastwich. Instead of giving me the chicken katsu box, they gave me a chicken katsu toastwich. I quickly went back in and they made the chicken katsu box. The owner was very nice. She says she can give me a free drink because of the mistake. I got their brown sugar milk tea. The chicken katsu was pretty good. The chicken was tender and moist. I wish there was more sauce on it. The vegetable pancake was ok. I wish it was more crispy. The seafood tofu stew soup was not too spicy. It was just right for me. The interior design is very stylish. If you dine in, a robot will deliver the food to your table. They have plenty of tables for dining in. The place looks clean and it is an open kitchen, so you can see the whole kitchen. I would go back again to try other food since I think they added more items to their menu since I was there.

    Dama is a big improvement on it's predecessor, Red Panda. Now they have self order kiosks where you…read morecan order food and drinks from. Still an amazing interior with several seating areas and different feels in each area. The problem is it's always empty, hopefully it picks up as the weather warms. Food is amazing, more of a Korean menu now with traditional boba tea offerings and still some sushi. They've added robot service as well which is always fun. Drinks are fast, food a bit slower. Really hoping this version sticks around longer.

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    Dama - Chicken Katsu, egg toast sandwich, milk tea

    Chicken Katsu, egg toast sandwich, milk tea

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    2.4(9 reviews)
    0.2 miBrighton Park

    I am a regular customer of LA Cocoas ordering almost once a week. Today, I placed my Ravioli…read moredinner which comes with a side salad through Uber Eats. The order arrived we unpacked everything abd the salad was missing. I called the restaurant back and spoke to a phone person. He told me that I had to call Uber directly. Apparently he doesn't know thst you can't call Uber, they don't have a valid customer service number. I then asked to speak to a manager who was totally rude and needs to take classes in customer service at the University Level. I explained that we were missing our side salad and he started yelling at me telling me I need to call Uber. There is nothing he can do. I told him you can't call Uber he said thsts not my problem. He told me that's on.you. The restaurant has nothing has nothing to do with it. He wouldn't let me talk and kept rudely talking over me. All I wanted was for him to send another salad. First ,they wanted me to vome pick up the salad and i said no. i am in for the evening. They have their own delivery drivers that can Bring it. They did bring the salad but I did not appreciate thst manager preaching to me how it's Ubers fault not his, what happened to customer service? I mean how much does a side salad cost the restaurant a buck or 2? I am NEVER ordering from LA Cocoas agsin and I recommend that other people don't order either. Thank you

    I am sooo over La Cocos...My family didn't want to order from here because they've been…read moredisappointed in the past and I should've listened..but nooo I insisted! First of all I ordered a pizza with pepperoni jalapeños, green peppers and onions on one side and just pepperoni and sausage on the other...what did i get a pizza with just onions jalapeños and greenpepper on one side and pepperoni and sausage in excess on the other...then I asked them to mix italian ice lemon n blue raspberry what did they do...put a little smidge of blue raspberry and three quarters of lemon on top...how is that mixed?? At least put half and half! Then to make matters worse as im diggin down in the italian ice I find a dead gnat! They dont ever have to worry about me ordering again...wish I could give 0 stars!!

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    Lacoco's Catering & Banquets - Proof I ordered Pepperoni on the Whole pizza!

    Proof I ordered Pepperoni on the Whole pizza!

    Lacoco's Catering & Banquets - Its in the garbage because i wasnt drinkin it after digging out the bug

    Its in the garbage because i wasnt drinkin it after digging out the bug

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