Hidden gem indeed. So hidden where sometimes we pass by & they aren't open. Got lucky this time. After letting our daughter play at the park, we decided last minute to grab dinner and to our luck, they were open! It's like a hole in the wall, mom & pop shop kinda vibe. Literally made fresh to order cause it took a hot minute to be ready. But I promise you the worth is worth it. Got the bistec Jabarito and it was massive like more than enough to feed 2 people and a child. We got 2 entrees and some empanadas and my husband loved those. Really wanna come back for lunch and we hope they are open & stay open. read more

I can't say enough good things! The food was legit (it was lunchtime-ish, so my spouse and I were in the mood for jibaritos; he had the bistec and I had the cubano) - the yuca was just like my Abuela's; it brought a tear to my eye! - and everyone was so friendly. I rarely leave Yelp reviews (sorry), but this was so good that I had to! read more

DeBorincuba - Puerto Rican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Food was amazing and flavorful. A great spot for lunch. What made the experience even better than the food was the service. Everyone was so friendly and genuinely cared about our experience and how the food was. Truly a great restaurant, and I hope they continue to thrive and do well as a business. Thank you! read more

A great little place that's perfect to duck into for a quick meal. The beef sandwhich is so flavorful, and sometimes they have hotsauce out that is so good with it. Great side options, the plantains were so good, both as maduros and the tostones. The cashier was a really friendly guy, and we chatted for a bit. They do close early when they sell out, so it's best to go midday! If they're closed, know you're missing out because they don't overstock on things, and be considerate. read more

Food was outstanding!! The server checked up often. Great flavors. The owner came out and started talking to us. Super sweet. It is definitely a hidden gem! You must stop in and try read more

Inspired by a NYTImes review of a Bronx restaurant that serves incredible pork, I did a Yelp search on "lechon" and came up with this 2-1/2-month-old restaurant. Thank you Yelp reviewers! A bit past noon, we walked into a nearly empty dining room. It was immediately filled by the warm hospitality of two women who greeted us like long-lost relatives. They sat us down, took us through the menu, made a couple of recommendations, then got to cooking. The food: piping hot, huge portions, very flavorful. My wife loved the Puerto Rican chicken stew; I had the same reaction to my roast pork sandwich. The only thing we finished were the empanadas--they were simply too good to leave any behind. Our gracious hosts treated us to a dessert of powdered chips and a homemade guava dipping sauce--fabulous! Service: attentive. Value: we took home as much food as we ate! read more

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Been there twice between 9-10am they were closed. Wanted to give them a try. Will not waste my time anymore. If they post that they're open at 9am they should abide by that or update their hours. Disappointing. Wanted to post zero stars but Yelp would not let me. read more

Absolute treat to dine here. The seasonings, portions, presentation and overall quality is excellent. We live far south but manage to come up as much as we can. The restaurant has a family feel which makes you feel very welcomed. Just be aware that if you order anything you'll be sure to finish it happily and order some to go too Side affects are sleepiness and might need to be rolled out of there with a full, happy belly. read more

Sandwiches were so flavorful! It is a small place however it wasn't crowded when I arrived and I was able to choose my seat. The rice was very tasty and the empanadas were amazing as well! The staff was also very friendly. Will be back again ! read more

DeBorincuba - Puerto Rican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Nice business... Affordable, delicious food! Husband got the steak sandwich... Really good! I got a half pound of the pork that was tasty... Some pieces a bit dry but overall a steal! We also got casava... I could have ate those all night . We will be back for sure! read more

DeBorincuba - Casava - Puerto Rican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We stop in for the first time and there welcoming was awesome and there team was great. The food was on a schedule 1-10 they were a 11 in my opinion if you're in the area is a must stop and get their steak sandwiches it the best l had in a long time. They Rock !!!! read more

Went there for dinner. Had lechon w:congri. It came with potato salad and two pieces of garlic bread. It was amazing! Lechon was super tender, flavorful, and not greasy. I also had an empanada de pollo which was also quite tasty. The restaurant is set up more for take out than it is for dine-in. Alberto and his wife are kind owners and good people: Oh yeah... We got to try a guava desert item that was out of this world! Can't wait to try breakfast and lunch in the future. They also cater out and can host parties if you're interested. Check them out! read more

Had a lechon jibarito with a Beef Empanada, food was amazing , best lechon sandwich I ever had , also the plantain was cooked thin and crispy, exactly how it should be, sandwich was bomb as f%^*! Definitely 100% recommend this place . Everything cooked fresh . read more

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The food never disappoints, it has all the flavor the bistec and rice on point hands down this place is the best

Pretty solid steak sandwich and empanadas. Meat is higher quality than you would think and has great flavor. Fast friendly service

My mom and I were in the neighborhood walking the dog and searching on google for a place to drink a coffee we found Deborincuba. We were not hungry since we ate before but were craving some coffee so we stopped here and decided to also add some empanadas as snacks. The restaurant wasn't busy so it didn't take long although they do have a sign saying to please be patient because everything its make at the moment so it might takes a little longer. My mom order a beef empanada and I ordered a Chicken one. When the snacks and coffee arrived I was actually in shock of how AMAZING this empanadas tasted. It had meat from the beginning to the end, no gap in between. Since they made this empanadas fresh, they were warm and it also comes with a mayoketchup sauce. Coffee was also very good, it was truly a real Cuban cafe con leche. We decided to placed an order of some pastry that reminds me a puerto rico desert call pastelillos de guayaba (Guava puff ) but this one were different, they were like a tortillas shapes, it call besitos tropical with a side of guava. When I am telling those things were AMAZING it was because they were amazing. We couldn't stop eating them, so addicting. The owner also came to talk with us for a bit, a very lovely lady, she is half cuban and half puertorican so she has the best of both world. In overall I give this place 10/10. Only subjection I would give its to maybe change the glass tint on front, you can't barely see inside so you are not sure if they were open or close until you actually push the door. Other than that highly recommended, next time we need to go back to order food since we didn't this time. read more

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I am so happy I now know DeBorincuba! The food is outstanding. It is also a little different from the usual places, which is refreshing. The steak Jibarito is FANTASTIC! The shrimp, beef and Cuban empanadas are awesome. I lived the Cuban and Puerto Rican rice equally. I would not know how to pick between them. And the Besitos! Where has homemade guava sauce been all my life. The perfect crunch and sauce. Wonderful food! ​ read more

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One of the best steak sandwiches I've ever eaten. Meat was super tender and the flavor was perfectly balanced between the sauce, the tomatoes, and the onions. Toasting the bread was chefs kiss! Need to go back to try everything else! read more

We went there for the first time today. The food was outstanding. Everything was great - the food, service and ambiance. They are awesome people that love what they do and it shows. My family and I will definitely be back again. 10/10 read more

Huge fan of the jibaritos & Cuban coffee. The customer service has been a 10/10 every visit. Highly recommend. Hidden gem on Fullerton Ave. read more

Had this place over the weekend. What a cute addition to Logan Square. I got the lechon weekend special that came with lechon, potato salad, and Puerto Rican rice. I also got maduros on the side. The lechon was delicious. Tender,'juicy, all the things you'd want in a pig you're about to devour. They even have a few peices of chicharrones which was a delicious suprise. I love the potato salad! Delicious and it seems to be more mayo based which is my favorite. The rice was seasoned well and had peices of pork in it (seemed to be more smoked or chorizo) The only eh part of my meal were the plantains. For some reason they were dry. Not sure if that was my fault for taking it home, but I was so disappointed to have a wonderful meal and then expecting something sweet and golden to be dry and flavorless. Given that everything else was wonderful, I'd guess it was just a off day. Can't wait to try them again! Everyone is super nice and the vibe inside is Lowkey but the feeling you get sitting down at your family table after your Mom (Or Dad) spent all day cooking. Def recommend! read more

Found this driving is my area it is to die for! The lechon is top notch! Everything was made with love you can tell. The amazing ladies in front made our eat in experience feel like family. I am coming back again and again! read more

This new casual counter service totally impressed us! Half Cuban half Puerto Rican 100% deliciousness! Had two sandwiches: steak and pork & eggs. Both were served on freshly baked Turano bread and in our mind, absolutely perfect. These are huge too.. could probably split one especially the pork and eggs... highly recommend stopping in for one! read more

DeBorincuba - Pork & Egg - Puerto Rican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Placed an online order. They canceled it 10min after the order was supposed to be delivered. No notice at all. Unprofessional.

Food was amazing!!! Wait was a little longer than we would expect but it seemed to be a one person show in the back and woah, did they show! We had the Lechón Plate, sándwich de lechón, sándwich de bistec, arroz blanco c/habichuelas rojas, maduros, yuca c/ajo, tostones and flan de coco. The stars were definitely the tostones, the lechón , the arroz blanco c/habichuelas rojas! Everything was seasoned to perfection! The music was an upbeat mix of salsa and merengue, old and new! The sweet man from the back came and greeted us as he took a seat to rest after helping in the kitchen. As he sat down a little girl curled up in his arms and it made the whole experience feel like home! Negatives were everything on the table including the menus the young person gave us to look at were sticky. We even checked the salt shaker from another table because ours was really yucky with hot sauce dripped all over it but it was the same. We also would've loved ice but it seems they are pretty basic in that regard. Still worth it! We will be back! read more

I'm surprised this place is not as busy as it should be. Food is absolutely fantastic! Everything tastes fresh and delicious! I will definitely be coming back! read more

1st timer. Had a Cubano sandwich. Delicioso!!!! I will definitely be back to try the other stuff in the menu. read more

If you get a chance check it out, you will not be disappointed. Delicious!!! The staff is friendly and take time to introduce themselves and value your opinion and input on their food. The music and the wall art is fantastic. Don't forget to try the desserts too. read more

This place is a must try! Good café con leche and yummy sandwiches totally addict to the besitos tropical read more

DeBorincuba - Yummy Besitos Tropical - Puerto Rican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Food was amazing man steak sandwich and black bean rice with that maduros mannnn this place so worth it chips with guava read more

DeBorincuba - Puerto Rican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Such tasty Cuban food - We had the opportunity to try their special of the day - in addition to their empanadas, yucca, cafe con leches and pork. Also very friendly lady that was working when I came in today. I will be back! read more

DeBorincuba rules! Their Cubano sandwich is one of the best sandwiches in Chicago. Can't wait to eat everything here!

Very affordable. Fast service. Great food. I've never had Puerto Rican food and was pleasantly surprised.

I truly enjoyed my first visit . Everything was delicious from the Lechon sandwich, tostones, potato salad & the besitos with the guava sauce! The hospitality of the owner and her parents made me and my familia feel right at home! I will definitely be back the next time I am in Chicago. read more

I tried the steak sandwich with cheese and it was terrific. One of the best I've ever had. Highly recommended!