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    Mulata Kitchen

    4.6 (185 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
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    Outdoor seating

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    I would recommend this café. I will go back and try other foods.
    Crannie A.

    I ordered two empanadas to go, the guava and cheese and the spinach . They were delicious. I had them for breakfast the next day and it even reheated well in my convection oven. Service was great, the ladies at the front counter were very attentive, the little café was clean and quiet.

    Chet P.

    .Awesome Place! I Love Their Empanadas, And Lattes. When You Walk In You're Greeted By Friendly Staff Members. The Owner Cristiane Mades Everyone Feel Like You're Part Of The Family.. Folks, There A Group Connected Of People In Oak Park Who Are Filled With Hatred And Only Concerned About Their Own political Views, And To Try And Destroy This Thriving Business. IGNORE THEM PLEASE!

    Chicken empanada
    Angela W.

    Small coffee shop vibe.. cashier was very nice! Coffee was good not to strong just right. My kids didn't like the guava empanada surprisingly because I liked it. The spinach was good beef was a little dry like it needed a dip or something chicken one was pretty good. I'll be back. Liked the vibe.

    Vegan Lentil Soup
    Steve A.

    Brazilian food maybe is one of the lesser known cuisines. It's best known for açaí berries and those Brazilian steakhouses but there's more to it. Mulata is a good place to explore this cuisine if you're in Oak Park. Come in for breakfast or come later. The cuisine has its share of meaty options but there's plenty for vegetarians. After getting off at the Green Line station, it wasn't a long walk to get here. It's in the middle of downtown near lots of other places to eat, but this was open already so we chose it. There's a mix of breakfast and lunch options. Got coffee and food. It's about $4 for a latte. Gotta get coffee with Brazilian coffee beans. The food was impressive too. A few vegetarian choices on the menu. There's the familiar like the Avocado Toast. It's $12, which seems like a lot, but on the plate was a lot. The toast was loaded with avocado slices as well as greens, olives, onions, and tomatoes. Also the Vegan Lentil Soup is a light yet hearty accompaniment. It's about $4 for a bowl. The rest of the menu has empanadas and other Latin cuisine favorites among these. Good drinks and good food. It's not a big place and gets crowded a lot especially on Saturdays it seems. This place is open for breakfast or lunch so go for whichever.

    John M.

    A small coffee shop/ kitchen that highlights the flavors of Brazil. You order at the counter and they will call your name when your food is ready. They offer a creative menu of soups,sandwiches,salads and empanadas. If you just want coffee they offer customized blends highlighting the different regions of Brazil. Our food came out quickly and we were not disappointed. We had a beef empanada that was delicious and the beef filling was amazing.In Brazil they call these baked pies Pastel Assado. We also had a cup of lentil soup served with a garlic herb crostini and a basket of Pao de Queijo which is homemade Brazilian cheese bread . 6 biscuits per order gluten free. Prices are very reasonable. I will definitely go back to try one of their sandwiches and coffees!

    Mushroom, spinach and cheese and chicken (left to right) empanadas.
    Khadijah H.

    Came here on a Thursday even around rush hour time. Perfect if you want to go in and eat or catch your breath because most folk are commuting home. We were greeted nicely but our sever definitely gave off "figure it out yourself vibes". We went there before I was craving soup and discovered they sold empanadas. Please note they do sell other food items. The menu is on a print out paper taped to the glass of the empanada container. This was a con for me because it's not easily accessible. Also if there's a line out the door, it kinda rushes you to hurry up and order without taking a good look at the menu. Nonetheless we settled on the canja soup and three empanadas: chicken, mushroom and spinach & tomato. I paid basically $15 for three empanadas and let me just spoil some of y'all minds, it's over priced. Definitely oak park prices. Because authentic empanadas wouldn't cost you more than $2 - buttttt I digress. They were a little large in size for the price and the flavor were alright. I'd get one again if I were in the neighborhood but I'd honestly recommend going there for their coffee which is known to be from Brazil.

    Chicken soup
    Jennifer M.

    The chicken soup was very good - a healthy portion of chicken with rice. The chicken salad was just ok. There definitely was not enough dressing in the scoop of chicken that they said was the dressing. I like some liquid to my dressing, not just mayonnaise to spread around the lettuce. I went back inside to ask for a side of something to moisten the rest of the lettuce because no one came outside to serve or check in on us. It's more suited for a quick pastry and a coffee for the outdoor seating area rather than full alfresco dining experience.

    Lavender Matcha Latte and a Brigadeirao Cupcake

    I went here yesterday with a friend. We had a wonderful experience!! The worker who helped us was lovely - receipt says her name is Ingrid! She had great recommendations and was super friendly. The shop is super cute and felt welcoming. The prices are a little steep, but you've gotta consider the location! I'd definitely go back. What I ordered was good, but what my friend ordered - the guava and cheese empanada - was even better! Oh my goodness was it delicious! Definitely go there and try that!

    Beef empanada
    Suhasini G.

    Mulata is a great spot to check out in oak park. Both the beef and guava and cheese empanadas are delicious. Highly recommend grabbing a coffee from The Coffee Shop nearby and an empanada from here and walking around the neighborhood to see some of the beautiful Frank Lloyd architecture. I've tried their mango smoothie as well, and that was delicious too!

    Coconut dessert with ginger tea
    Misselayneous M.

    The empanadas are delicious and reasonably priced like six dollars. Also, I got some amazing coconut dessert that I can't wait to try with my ginger tea. People are chill and it's a nice place to watch and sit outside.

    Nikki O.

    Wonderful moqueca (Bahian tilapia fish stew with bell peppers, cilantro, rice and a coconut milk sauce featuring the very important dende oil); a nice big pao de queijo bun that tasted much better and more homemade than the little ones we got at hotels in Brazil; a really good hot sauce that's made on the premises (we bought a bottle to take home), a really yummy brigadeiro chocolate ball as good as one we had in Rio, and a chai latte that wasn't overly sweet. The ambience at the cafe is colorful, modern, clean and artsy. Very friendly staff too. There was a little mixup with our food, but the owner was there and did everything to get it right, letting us get a free empanada while we waited for our moqueca (we tried the one with heart of palm and cream cheese, which was great). Very, very happy. This satisfied our Brazilian nostalgia (we were there in April), and we'll be back!

    Beef empanada
    Arion M.

    SO GOOD! Came here with a coworker to work and eat, left with a full belly! The beef empanada has so much flavor and is QUITE filling! We worked here for a few hours and it's a nice place to work, as long as you don't have meetings or need a quiet place to work. It's quite small and can get loud if there's a lot of people in there (plus there is music playing). They also have outdoor seating which is nice!! I really like this place and always make an excuse to pop in and grab another empanada!! The beef ones are the best in my opinion.

    BEST. GUAVA. AND. CHEESE. EMPANADAS. EVER. This is my go-to place whenever I'm down. They are amazing, the staff is so attentive! I totally recommend their empanadas, sandwiches and coffees! You won't regret it!

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    Empanadas are to die for. The food is always fresh, quick, and service is very reliable. Cute cafe style restaurant.

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    The cafe con miel and the guava and cheese empanada were wonderful. The chicken empanada was solid but nothing super special.

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    Love the Brazilian coffee! Have to try the food next time.

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    I have had their coffee and empanadas. It's a great place to enjoy people watching and yummy food.

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    OMG their empanadas are THE BEST!!! Service is fast and friendly, and the ambiance is warm and inviting.

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    Good coffee, great empanadas. Right by the library, so a great spot to study or grab lunch.

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