My boyfriend ordered food from here when he was homesick at Thanksgiving, and wanted to take my mom…read morehere when she was in town. Their mofongo was good (although I didn't like the pork that came with it and found it underwhelming) and I also really liked their frituras (you definitely feel the oil though). The bacalito was delicious and I do love frituras. Parking is also not hard to find.

All of the food we ordered was perfectly cooked. We had pescado frito - the fry on it was…read moreexcellent. We also had the parche and it was tasty and refreshing. The main disappointment on the parche was that they said they were out of the large so we had to order the small. For something not pre-packaged, that means they were out of large cups. That seems like a major and easily avoidable mistep for a restaurant. The octopus and shrimp salad with mofongo was a delight. The pescado frito we got came with Maduros and a salad. We wouldn't get the salad again for our other side based on the fact that it was just iceberg with some sliced tomatoes on top. The main knock on this place is that the service was incredibly slow. It took several minutes just to get parche after we ordered it and they were far from busy -like three or four whole tables the entire time we were there. Everything took a while even our waters at first.

Visited for the first time after walking by it numerous times…read more This local neighborhood spot is a go-to for authentic Puerto Rican food. Both the service and food were great, plus the atmosphere was cozy. I will be returning and recommend others to visit.

The food was amazing and very flavorful. It just could have been a little hotter…read more There was one server for the whole back of the restaurant. He had about six tables, but he was still very attentive. The ambience is amazing the artwork, the music, the tables, a lot to see

I had heard great things about this place for years, so I was really looking forward to trying it…read morebut unfortunately, it didn't live up to the hype. The first time I visited, there were three of us. My friend and I chose the buffet, while her wife ordered from the menu. After we had already gone up to the buffet twice, her wifes food still hadn't arrived. I eventually spoke with someone who identified himself as the ownerto address her food not bring ready. He apologized and mentioned they were short-staffed, and said her food would be out soon. When the food finally came, it was just okay.While we waited, we noticed a steady stream of takeout orders going out, which seemed to be prioritized over dine-in guests. I don't enjoy leaving negative We decided to give it another try this past weekend with a group of friends, hoping for a better experience. Most of us chose the buffet again. For me, the only items I really enjoyed were the rice and the avana. I don't eat pork, so I was excited to try the chicharrón chicken, but it was a letdown the chicken was over-fried, dry, and difficult to eat. It also took about 20 minutes just to get water for the table, while we watched other guests be seated and served water right away. When I asked the waiter staff ejy it took so long for the eater, I had once agin told they were short-staffed staffed. I don't like leaving bad reviews, but I do hope this feedback is taken constructively. With some improvements in both food quality and service, this place could live up to its reputation.

I wanted to reach out after my very first visit for your Sunday brunch yesterday. Getting started…read morewas a tiny bit confusing we had a reservation and initially headed inside, but then found out brunch was actually next door and upstairs. It was a small detour, but we eventually found our way to the lovely setup. Once we were upstairs it was clear how popular your brunch is. the place was absolutely buzzing. It felt like the team might have been a little overwhelmed with how busy it was which led to a bit of a slowdown in service. Also, I noticed some of the food trays didn't have labels which made navigating the buffet a bit tricky. Trying to uncover each tray while holding the lid and juggling a plate in a busy line was quite a challenge. I do need to mention a couple of things that stood out during the food service. I was a bit surprised to find a long hair on top of a fresh batch of potatoes. The cook at the omelette station was very responsive and removed it and then impressively replaced the whole tray. A little while later I noticed a short, curly hair in the maduros which was a bit off putting. These were definitely unexpected moments that I wanted to bring to your attention as I know cleanliness is so important. On a slightly different note, while the plastic tables and chairs upstairs were functional, I think a little sprucing up of the stairwell and windows could really enhance the overall ambiance and make the whole space feel even more welcoming and clean and perhaps a quick suggestion regarding footwear for the staff interacting with guests and food, closed toe shoes like sneakers might present a more professional and hygienic appearance than crocs. I really hope this doesn't come across as critical. I'm just sharing my observations in a constructive way. Now, for the absolute best part THE FOOD Wow, seriously everything we tasted was incredibly delicious and such great value. The pernil was perfectly fresh and incredibly tasty and I absolutely adored the arroz con gandules. The avena de coco. A definite must try so good. The gentleman at the omelette station was not only a fantastic cook but also a really friendly person. Your potato salad was a revelation. I've never had anything quite like it and the bacon and sausage were spot on. especially that crispy bacon. The coquito latte was heavenly just a touch sweet, but in the best possible way and let's not forget the chicharrón utterly divine. The sweets table was a true highlight, so beautifully decorated and truly on point. Those homemade pastries were incredible, and my absolute favorite was what I think were coconut balls seriously wow. There was also this delightful dessert in a small clear cup with cinnamon on top that was just exquisite. Beyond that the pastelon, carved ham, waffles, and French toast were all equally delicious. Honestly, the culinary experience you're providing is exceptional, and it's clear you put a lot of passion into the food. I truly hope you take this feedback as it's intended as friendly suggestions to make an already fantastic place even better. The potential here is huge and I can't wait to see what you do next.

dude these people know how to make a taco!…read morelove the vibes and staff. keep it up kids, come atleast 1 month

I was in the area and had about 45 minutes to do something, decided to try this spot out. I'm…read morebeyond glad I did! It was a Tuesday, so they had a Taco Tuesday deal (3 for $15 TOTAL). Plus, (HUGE brownie points) they served a little bowl of chips & salsa, my favorite. Truly appreciated that. The other part I really liked is that I had a hard time choosing if I wanted Steak / Al Pastor / Chicken. So they offered me 1 of each, how nice! And they were not stingy with their meat portions, LOVE that. Thank you Chavas Tacos, I'll be back soon! If you've never been, I highly recommend. Personal Review: 8.2/10

Great service. Authentic Puerto Rican food. family/community vibes. I'm always a fan of places that…read morelocals call their own and Bruqena is Humboldt Park's own!!

This is probably one of my top Puerto Rican restaurants in the city of Chicago. The prices are…read moregreat (for example, the tembleque dessert is such a beautiful price and sooooo delicious. It was my first time having tembleque and I really liked this version) and the food is so good. We got a jibarito and mofongo, as well as an alcapurria and bacalaito. The bacalaito is sooooo good and I would come back just for that.

Sinking my teeth into the lechon jibarrito def satisfied my craving!! Just look how perfectly…read morestructured this sandwich is nestled against the comforting arroz con gandules! Heavenly! & the flan was incredibly rich! You can tell their food is truly made with warmth and love! Perfect meal for a cold winter's night! Looking forward to visiting again to try their trembleque & cafe con leche! Mike, your hospitality was unmatched! You are too kind! Thank you for everything!

It looks like an old bar but don't be fooled by the aesthetics because this place has great food…read more They have a wide range of Puerto Rican food. I would definitely recommend getting things to share. We went here on a Saturday afternoon at 1. There were 5 of us and we were able to be sat upon walking in. There are table and counter options. We got the Alcapurrias, which were sweet and savory, mofongo, and for my main meal Plato Vegetariano. My meal was great. A friend got the steak sandwich, he loved it. This place is kid friendly, we got my child French fries and a Jugo de parcha. Which was passion fruit, and while my kid didn't enjoy it, I did. Highly recommend.

I've ordered here prior and I've enjoyed the food. But I ordered the PR Chinese Rice, and it wasn't…read moreworth the hype a food reviewer set it out to be. The main disappointment was the shrimp wasn't deveined, and it didn't look appealing.

The food is amazing I love it reminds me of the island but the service of the waitress is horrible…read morealways has an attitude like she's doesn't want to work this is the 4th time I go and I get horrible service from her other than that the cook he is amazing always asking how is the food and if you like this or that on your food...

It was a great, quiet evening and selecting El Nandu was perhaps the jewel of the crown of great…read moredecisions. The selection of meat and chicken dishes was easy and delicious when it arrived. The empenadas were the best choice for appetizers and everything was worth sharing. The sauces were truly good and drinks were nicely prepared. I swear it was as if a movie scene was prepared for us

I placed an order for pick up at 5PM with a 5:45 pick up. Nothing complicated, just 10 empanadas…read more It is now 6PM, my order still isn't ready and all the staff are hiding in back. And these people have the audacity to ask for a tip for pick up orders. This ignores that they ask you not to flush toilet paper and instead leave it in the trash