After sitting on the Riverwalk watching some people eat some interesting looking sandwiches we inquired. So by accident we stumbled into this place. A few days later we went to try our own. The chicken and steak Jibarito we so good, perhaps a little dry. But what they were not was oily. Some great flavors. Oh and almost forgot, the beef and cheese empanada so good. Great crust without being too thick, good helping of beef in the middle and perfect for hand eating while people watching. We also ordered take away and went back to the riverwalk. Service was fast and courteous. read more

The Jibarito Stop - Half Chicken Jibaritos (1/2) - Puerto Rican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Their guava pastries and cheese flan are DELICIOUS. As a Puerto Rican, I am so glad they opened close by. Most of everything I have tried has been good. Their fried foods, sandwiches, and desserts are must tries. I do have to remove a star because of two things: 1. They are very very slow. Plan ahead. Not a place to stop by if you are on a time crunch. 2. Their quesitos are not the authentic Puerto Rican quesitos. This was a bit of a let down. BUT all other pastries I tried were good! It is an "order at the counter" type place and not a full service restaurant. The staff are nice and the place seemed very clean. read more

The Jibarito Stop - Puerto Rican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

AUXìlio!!!! I can't stop eating here. The best fritas I've ever had in my life. The arroz con gandulas is the most flavorful moist rice in all of Chicago. Fresh potatoe salad. Clean and friendly staff. A must try in Chicago. Don't forget the pique. read more

This review is for their new location on Wabash...it was different going to this location. It was missing a community vibe but I do understand and respect them for moving on. As u know parking is non-existent so I had a friend double park while I go in. They have an order kiosk that accepts credit and debit cards. They only take cash at the cashiers. I placed my order with a helpful rep. They had a crowd there, didn't wait long for food. Left and checked bag for all items ordered and the beans were missing so I had to drive around the block again which is horrible due to construction. Decor is decent, not really feeling a home vibe. Will I be back? Hmmmm maybe if I had a concert/event nearby but the parking will be a deal breaker plus forgetting items u ordered. read more

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I have never had Puerto Rican food before and I could kick myself. Came here with coworkers for lunch. The line moved pretty quick for orders being placed. I ordered a plate with steak/onions, white rice, potato salad and beans. Every single bite of every dish was absolutely delicious! So flavorful and just damn good. I can hardly wait to go back. read more

The Jibarito Stop - A Plate (steak/onions, white rice, potato salad and beans) - Puerto Rican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The place is a bit small and not that well organized, didn't like the ordering approach, the food was okay tbh nothing to brag about. Definitely won't go back. read more

The Jibarito Stop - Puerto Rican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Although the food is very good it is hard to give them a 5 star rating due to the long wait time. I understand meals cooked to order take longer but 40 minutes when the place is less than half full takes away from a dining experience at a place without servers. Most patrons around me walked to the counter to check in their orders. Maybe they can pare down the menu or hire additional staff to speed things up. It's a shame because the food was good and I really wanted to like this place. read more

While I was in Chicago for an event I ate here two times. The food and service were both amazing, but what stood out to me was how the staff went above and beyond. Due to misreading the hours I got there right before the place closed, which I never like to do, but the staff was still super nice. I almost left without silverware and the lady working there stopped me to remind me to take some. Super friendly staff and some great Puerto Rican food. I will be going back again next time I visit Chicago. read more

This is not the original Jibarito stop from 18th Pilsen . This is imitation. I don't know if moving downtown changed the quality and the authentic food but this is not it. I was not satisfied with the empanadas beef or chicken. They have changed the dough. It does not taste good at all the potato ball does not taste good either. They have a funny after taste The potato ball taste like it's soaked in too much water or cooked too long mushy very weird though 18th and Pilson was known for the authentic Puerto Rican food, this location has imitation Puerto Rican food the chicken jibarito sandwich was still tasty. Everything else very disappointed. Please do not portray to be 18th Pilson if you are not them I did not enjoy this food last night. You're making me think you're portraying to be someone you're not I usually don't leave reviews, but I was very dissatisfied with this food. Do not change how you cook if this is the same location if it's not the same location do not portray to be jibarito stop on 18th please if you are them go back to the way things were if it's not broke do not change it! I need to investigate and see if they are same ppl. Bc clearly it's not as of now! I ate there a lot and my first time here so i know it's definitely different read more

The Jibarito Stop - An empanada and potato Ball from jibarito stop on Wabash not the same from 18th not satisfied - Puerto Rican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Let me tell you. THIS WAS THE BEST THING I ATE when I was in Chicago. I knew I had to visit Pilsen while visiting Chicago for the first time. Coming from the West Coast, we mainly have Mexican, Guatemalan, or El Salvadorean food. Muy rico, tried and true. But Puerto Rican is more rare. So when I saw those bright and beautiful PR flags out by the front entrance, and an almost full-house at 2pm in the afternoon, I knew I had to check Jibarito Shop out. I knew I had to get a jibarito because of the namesake. I love that there's a half and a full sandwich option. I was here solo, so I happily ordered the half option...but could've easily given into eating a full order. A jibarito is scrumptious, fried plantains as the "buns" or "bread" with the meat of your choice, and side of flavorful yellow rice and beans. I went with bistec. You're handed a number and wait for your food to be delivered to your table. The first bite blew my friggin' mind. Flavor, fat, and WOW. As someone who loves all fries, having that crunch and oil from the crispy plantains was gluttonous. Rice was so good, I was licking the paper bowl. Atmosphere feels homey and open, and there's lots of table options but they fill up quick because of how popular they are. Good for families but smaller groups. Restrooms are clean and single-stall. Service is so friendly and efficient. Shoutout to the magic hands who blessed us with delicious meals. I am still dreaming of what I ate at Jibarito Shop. Please come to California! read more

The Jibarito Stop - Jibarito de bistec. Holy mind blown! - Puerto Rican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Went in on a Thursday afternoon for lunch. The place was packed not a single table available. The dining area is a bit on the smaller side but still a decent size. You go to the counter to place your order. The guy taking my order at the counter seemed like he was rushing me to complete my order but otherwise everyone else was nice and accommodating. The food order was placed and the food was brought out to the table. I got a half Jibarito with steak. The flavors were incredible and the steak was tender and juicy. I also got a beef empanada, which was also packed with meat and flavors were delicious. Lastly I also got a bacalaito just as something extra to try. It was basically a flat crispy fish fritter and was so good I had to eat the whole thing. Overall the food was quite delicious and packed with flavor. Definitely give them a try if you're in the area you won't be disappointed with the food. read more

Monfongo was sitting in oil which any time I've order this in other restaurants its not served like that. Small rice size was ridculious for the price they charge ate that in 2 spoonfuls, $38.00 later... read more

Ever heard of a jibarito, much less had one? I had never heard of them and was unfamiliar with Puerto Rican food until the Chicago Redditors suggested tourists try it out. Boy, did the hype not disappoint at The Jibarito Stop. LOGISTICS As a tourist staying downtown near Millennium Park, this was easy to get to via the Pink Loop CTA line. The shop is super close to the stop and they have a good amount of seating indoors, though larger groups may struggle with getting seats together. You order at the front, but they will bring your food to the table. Drinking water is available for free. FOOD True to its name... they have Jibaritos here, which are Puerto Rican sandwiches where fried plantain are used instead of bread with a protein choice. The name also seems specific to Chicago as they are not part of typical Puerto Rican cuisine, but nonetheless they are DELICIOUS. All Jibarito options come with the choice of rice (red beans and rice or yellow rice). They also come in a "full" and "half size"... if I'm being honest the "full size" is really just two separate "half size" sandwiches. A half sandwich is plenty with a lot of protein. If you can share with someone else and order a "full" jibarito, it should still come as 2 separate sandwiches and then you have room to try another time in the menu. Steak Jibarito (Full Portion) w/ Yellow Rice: This was my favorite thing I ate during my Chicago visit, it was a good balance of sweet and savory. The steak is thinly sliced, not too chewy, and goes well with the creamy garlic sauce they put on it. The greens also made it refreshing. The plantains are also thin with a little crisp and chew and add a little bit of sweetness. However you need to really grab onto the sandwich with both hands to ensure it doesn't fall apart. Yellow rice was also really good with some beans in it for extra protein. I think it's cooked with a broth since it was flavorful on its own. Fritter Sampler: This was a great mix of fried goodies to taste. First the dough on the empanadas was light and crisp in texture. Fillings were generous on all of them - very flavorful with a variety of spices. My favorite was the shrimp one that had a bit of kick, and I think it was filled with either pumpkin/squash or a potato? Although it came with one of each, every fritter was really big and easily shareable between 2 people. I struggled to finish my half, especially with that large potato ball filled ground beef. Fritters also came with 2 sauces... an orange-ish spicy sauce and cilanto cirtus salsa that was delicious. Be sure to pour them onto the fritters as you eat them! OVERALL Great food for the price and portions! My partner and I were stuffed between the fritter sampler and full size portion of Jibarito. I am really happy I ventured out of the main downtown area to check this place out. As a tourist and first timer when it came to Puerto Rican food... this place was amazing! Jibaritos have become my new food obsession and I will be planning on coming back for more next time I'm in Chicago. Skip the hot dogs and pizzas, do not sleep on Puerto Rican food and The Jibarito Stop delivers on flavor! read more

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Oh wow, The Jibarito Stop is one stop I would make on a weekly basis! The food her on par with any Puerto Rican shop in the city! Quality is definitely what TJS is known for in my book! The service on the other hand was pretty slow but, the quality of the food made up for that. The atmosphere made me think about being in an island space. If you wanna make that stop make it to The Jibarito Stop! read more

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Tried to walk in and place an order. The Toast screen wasn't reading either chip or swipe and no option for cash. What the hell? You've lost me as a customer if I have to go through all that crap and can't pay in cash. Wish I could give 0 stars. Terrible. read more

Very disappointed by this because I was so excited to eat it! My coworkers and I ordered a bunch of food for pickup to eat for lunch as it was recommended. The arroz con gandules were solid, but unfortunately my jibarrito was soggy and missing cheese so pretty tasteless. The meat itself was good, but they didn't drain it so it sat in the container being soaked up by the bottom plantain. Again, they missed my cheese so it just wasn't enjoyable. read more

The Jibarito Stop - Puerto Rican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

4.5 stars. This space has tons of character that a taco bell does not even contemplate on a wet dream(see pics). Let's start with the great tasting rice infused with the broth it was boiled in - excellent! The guava drink is both sweet and not sour with the guava flavor coming out just right. As for the Jibarito, it's like a premium burger because it's steak vs ground beef but I've had better(thus the 4.5 stars). The plantain(as opposed to bread) means you can eat without feeling guilty. Portions here are large with a real chill staff. Overall a great value proposition. read more

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This has been one of my FAVORITE Puerto Rican restaurants for YEARS, but recently they added a VEGAN MENU!!!! Yes - VEGAN PUERTO RICAN FOOD and it's SO GOOD!!! Since I don't eat pork or beef, I tend to miss out on some of my Puerto Rican foods that I used to love but what they offer?!? I forgot that I wasn't eating meat! The STK Mofongo was heavenly! Those plantain mash with all the flavors and seasonings, all the garlic - my goodness!!!! The vegan appetizers were super good too!!! The empanada was my favorite- cheese, sweet plantains and "beef." I could eat a whole basket of them! And of course I had to get a chicken jibarito bc it's one of my favorite foods! Their chicken is so well seasoned and moist! If you want AUTHENTIC Puerto Rican food with some CRAZY GOOD VEGAN PUERTO RICAN FOOD options - get here and tell em that Bri from Planes and Plates sent you! read more

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I have passed Jibarito Stop many times, but thanks to Yelp, I was suggested to try it out. It was a nice day so we decided to eat outside and sit in the umbrella-seated area. The waitstaff checked on us frequently and was accommodating. I would say the person taking the order was a bit dry in his attitude and kinda reminded us throughout the entire experience. The food was okay. I got the steak Jibarito with beef and chicken empanadas which were okay. My sister got an empanadas basket with beans, white rice, and a side of plantains. I washed it down with coffee, which was okay. Overall, it was okay. Not the best but also not bad at all. If you're in the area and looking for empanadas, it's not a bad choice. Rating: 3 out of 5 read more

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First time here and won't be my last. Jibarito 5/5 Parcha drink 5/5 Papá relleno 4/5 rice 4/5 Overall 4.5 out of 5 only bc I found a female hair in my food other than that it was delicious . read more

The Jibarito Stop - Steal jibarito rice papa relleno - Puerto Rican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Everything I tried (steak jibarito with arroz con gandules and plantains) was so delicious and flavorful! Cooked to perfection! The tostones were crispy and fresh! Would highly recommend, definitely will be back!! read more

The Jibarito Stop - Steak Jibarito (half) with Arroz con Gandules (sm) * contains ham and Sweet Plantains - Puerto Rican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The Jibarito Stop is AH-MAZING! Get to this place pronto if you want delicious authentic Puerto Rican food! I had their steak jibarito which was PHENOMENAL! Also enjoyed their fritter place with all their empanadas, their relleno was outstanding! This cute little spot is intimate, but has a decent amount of seating if you would like to dine in. The service was great, I was greeted with a smile and my food came out relatively quickly! Definitely would highly recommend! read more

The food here seems to always be good. Short line, place order and grab a table number. Super efficient. I'm honest I have limited my options of trying here only because the roast pork was my first love. So I think outside of that I've only tried the empanadas. Good good good. Give 'em a try. read more

The Jibarito Stop - The roast pork platter...yummy - Puerto Rican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is a solid counter-order spot on Pilsen's 18th St. serving flavorful, garlicky jibaritos, plates, etc. It wasn't too crowded for a Saturday lunch, but most of the tables were full. The inside ambience is chill and relaxed. I ordered the Vegan Steak Mofongo Plate and Full Chicken Jibarito to share with one other person, and it was a hefty amount of food that left us both quite full and satisfied. Both tasted flavorful, but overly salty, as we were both extremely thirsty afterwards. And although I'm normally a huge fan of garlic, I must say that the garlic flavor in both dishes was a bit overpowering. I personally liked the Vegan Steak Mofongo Plate better, as it had a more eclectic mix of textures and flavors, from the delicious beans mixed in rice to the vegan steak and soft, garlicky mash exterior. The jibarito was similarly flavorful but difficult to consume cohesively in one piece. The prices are pretty fair, especially for the portion sizes. Although I didn't love how salty and overly garlicky the food was, it did hit the spot overall and I would love come back to try the other items on the menu. -- Price (relative to peers): 4.5/5 Food: 4/5 Ambience: 4.5/5 Service: 4.5/5 (quick and friendly ordering and service) Overall Value: 4/5 read more

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Hi friends! Happy 2025! I was craving something different and I've been seeing this place pop up. It's super close to me. However, it was snowing and I don't do the cold so DoorDash it was. I see you giving me side eye, don't judge me lol. I really do enjoy Puerto Rican food I just don't eat it very often, so I was very excited for this meal . I ordered a beef empanada, a relleno fritter and the pork chop plate. Oh, with lemonade(fresh squeezed of course) First things first, my food arrived VERY hot and fresh. I could tell that it had just been made. The beef empanada was very flavorful and I really appreciated that the pastry was tasty and didn't taste like the oil that it had been cooked in. It also wasn't greasy AT ALL. I was very impressed . The relleno fritter(it's essentially mashed potato that's fried and stuffed with cheesy beef) also, not super greasy. I'm funny about pork so I was skeptical about the chops. Oh! The plate comes with two chops, and two sides. I chose the rice and the sweet plantains. The pork chops were well cooked and seasoned nicely. A little on the salty side for me BUT if you made a perfect bite with that delicious garlicky rice (my fav thing tbh) and some of that plantain, each flavor complimented the other PERFECTLY! Let's not forget about the lemonade, it was absolutely hand squeezed ! You guys know how I feel about my beverages lol. It was perfectly balanced between tart and sweet without one or the other being overpowering. I found myself wishing for a larger size though . All in all, a delicious meal and I would absolutely order again! This was a lovely first ordered out meal of the year! I will be spinning the block again and trying something else soon! My total was 32.08 without tip and after 44.75. Thank you so much for a beautiful and well made meal! I appreciated it very much! Keep up the great work! read more

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I miss y'all so much I could use a platter of arroz con gandules, a lechon jibarito and a sampler for the Benito Bowl tonight.

So good I almost forgot to take a pic I can eats these everyday Service just a little bit slow but it's worth the wait read more

The Jibarito Stop - Steak Jibarito (Full) Alcapurria Fritter - Puerto Rican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Fantastic Puerto Rican place that offers flavors new to my American palate! This was the pork stew. I love the cheese beef bake. I also recommend the chicken rice and of course the jibaritos! read more

The Jibarito Stop - Puerto Rican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

It doesn't really get much better than this. My mother is Puerto Rican in this food is better than hers... They truly make it homestyle and everything is delicious and prepared quickly. You could have a date here or you can get takeout, which is what I usually do... And then I go home and pretend that I'm getting home cooked food alone because there's no one around to tell me I'm not. read more

Came across this restaurant on accident and I was pleasantly surprised! It's cute on the inside with plenty of room to sit and enjoy your meal! When you walk in you go straight to the cashier and order your food and honestly she could have been a little more friendly because I had to ask her if she was ok. Cause clearly she wasn't but she said she was fine so I did my part.. anyway I ordered Tostones, Jibarito with steak and the Carne Frita to go... honestly the food looked delicious and smelled great but I was not in love with my Jibarito or tostones and I think it's because my plantains were not fried hard enough for my liking and I didn't like the flavor or the sauce that they put on my sandwich. If I would have known then I would have ordered it without it. But the star of the show is the Carne Frita! I could eat that all day! The meat was cooked and seasoned perfectly!! I would have liked it to be fried a lil harder/crispier but if there was ever a reason for me to go back and I will it would be for the Carne Frita!! My mouth is drooling as I type! Definitely worth the try.. read more

Chicago food inventions are numerous, and many are good but some are bad. It can be quite a surprise when learning one of the inventions is the jibarito. The Jibarito Stop is just one of many places to get this. A lot of people think it was created in Puerto Rico, but it was actually here. The sandwich made with fried plantains instead of bread was inspired by Puerto Rican cuisine but it's local. After hearing about this sandwich, I needed to go somewhere to get it. Is there anywhere better than Pilsen? There's crap tons of Mexican and Puerto Rican food there. Bringing along the girl, we made our way here. It's not that hard finding jibaritos in town. What's harder is finding ones that are vegan or vegetarian. Luckily this place has one. There's no alcohol but there's Puerto Rican pop. Kola Champagne is pretty good. The Vegan Jibarito was quite a meal. It's $11 but it's big. This one was made with vegan versions of cheese and mayonnaise. Good flavor. This also had beans, garlic oil, lettuce, rice, and tomatoes. Go here for great jibaritos. It's a lot of food for a meal. This is one of the few places to get versions for vegans and vegetarians. read more

The Jibarito Stop - Kola Champagne And Vegan Jibarito - Puerto Rican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My favorite restaurant in the entire city! Excellent food, friendly staff, don't hesitate to try this place!

I got the 1/2 jibarito sandwich with chicken and avocado. The chicken had other spices except salt so it tasted bland. The fried plantain was not salted, and the unseasoned chicken and the water from the tomato made for a rather disappointing meal. read more

The Jibarito Stop - Puerto Rican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Tried jibaritos for the first time and this place was great! Would recommend getting a half size because they're pretty filling and comes with rice on the side (get the arroz con gandules rice!). Yucca fries are thicker and crunchier than expected--I'm not a huge fan of super crunchy fries--but the garlic oil was great. I really liked the tembleque dessert, which was a little salty and very creamy! read more

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LOOOVE this place! I've been coming here for years. This is my go-to for authentic Puerto Rican food. I always order the steak Jibarito with chihuahua cheese and arroz con gandules 10/10 Their piñon, relleno and beef empanadas are ELITE and for dessert, don't leave without trying the cheese flan! It's a bit thicker/richer than regular flan so keep that in mind. The service is always very friendly and the inside is cutesy, no frills. I've had the pleasure of meeting the owners, who are always very sweet and friendly. All-in-all 10/10, a must try when in Pilsen. read more

Puerto rican comfort food at its finest! They have vegan options which are great. Food comes out pretty fast as well. read more

The Jibarito Stop - Outside of restaurant - Puerto Rican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I grew up around puerto ricanos in chicago, but I've never had a Jibarito. Everybody tells me to try Jibaritos y mas, but I live on the south side so the Jibarito stop was closer. I ordered the Steak Jibarito con arroz amarillo, Steak Jibarito con arroz blanco, Pork Stew Plate, and a Beef Empanada; all in which were delicious! I was impressed with the taste and texture of the plantain, and the amount of steak that came with the sandwich. The mayo, grilled onion, and cheese complimented the flavors of the steak and plantain. The full order was extremely filling and worth breaking down into two separate meals. The pork stew was cooked to perfection, flavorful, delicate, and with the price. I highly recommend choosing the yellow rice over the white. My least favorite was the empanada, but it was decent (maybe not worth the price). My favorite Puerto Rican restaurant in the city is Diana's; however, I was very satisfied with the Jibarito spot and I highly recommend checking them out. Service was decent. It was a youngster that took my order and extra communication went a long way güey. It can be easy to feel rushed at the counter so please take your time as you are paying a premium price for the food that you are ordering. Ambiance is so Chicago, and what you would expect for pilsen area. It is cleanish, and comfortable enough for me to feel at home. Final verdict is that the Jibarito spot is highly worthy of checking out! read more

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It was my first time here and my first time getting a Jibarito. Little did I know that this sandwich was born in Chicago but certainly has that Puerto Rican flavor. I went with someone who loves this place so I was excited to see try out this place that came with good recommendation. There wasn't many people when we came as they were about 45 min till closing so the service was quicker than usual as my date mentioned. I got the steak jibarito and he got the shrimp mofongo. I should have gotten the half jibarito because the full is a lot of food. It was delicious though! Flavorful and crunchy. Plus the rice was cooked so well. I also tried the beans that came with the mofongo and also amazing flavor. Made me wish I had gotten a side of beans to add to my rice. Pleasantly surprised to see they have a kola soda, too! I can't wait to heat up my leftovers later today but certainly will come back for mofongo. read more

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my first time ever trying puerto rican food, specifically JIBARITOS, and it did not disappoint!!!! i was researching what kind of food to try in chicago during our weekend there and saw a lot of people recommend jibaritos. we also went to sky deck and saw that jibaritos were basically born here and obviously after seeing a picture of it and seeing that it was a sandwich that uses flattened crispy plantains as buns (note: i LOVE plantains....) so i HAD to try it THAT DAY LOL we decided to go to the jibarito stop because it was in the area that we were exploring that day and i had heard good things about this place (unfortunately the other place ppl recommended was too out of the way) but thats okay because this place was DELICIOUS and i loved that they offered a half portion of the sandwich which was the perfect size for me (and so i could try other things like the yucca fries i see people rave about lol) there was plenty of street parking when we got there and there was a good deal of people already eating there. we ordered on the ordering tablet they have (but you can also order at the register) and you get a number for your table for them to deliver the food to you we got the steak jibarito, pulled pork plate with plantains, and yucca fries and everything was delicious!! the food didnt take too long to come out and we got to sit on their patio on such a beautiful day which made it all the more better. my steak jibarito came with rice (i chose the yellow one) and i opted for no mayo on mine but it was still amazing! it comes with a lot of sliced beef and the plantains maintained their crispiness the entire time i was eating the sandwich. the lettuce and tomato also offered a nice refreshing crisp which i always appreciate in a sandwich. they also spread a bit of garlic on top which really took it to another level. this was also my first time trying puerto rican rice and it was good!! well seasoned & cooked and had some veggies in it which was nice. my bf got the pulled pork plate and thought it was good but A LOT of food. he said the pork was a bit dry but it was still pretty good. he wishes he also got the jibarito though after seeing it and getting a little taste of mine hahah the yucca fries were already really good!! they were super duper crispy and fantastic with the garlic oil and sauce that came with it. there were some strands of yucca that were difficult to eat and i wouldve liked it to be cooked slightly longer so the insides are softer & more pillowy but it was still a great first time trying it! overall 10/10!!!! i love jibaritos so much, they might be one of my favorite foods along with tacos now. so now i have to find a place to rival that of chicago's in la! read more

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usually not a fan of jibaritos but i was willing to give it a second chance, and it did not disappoint! i got the vegan jibarito and the filling had so much flavor and was extremely delicious, it was really rich and the sauce on it was so good, i dont know what was in it but it was really creamy and flavorful. the plantain was hard which is something i was hoping for, instead it as sturdy enough to hold the fillings together but not too hard to chew. it doesn't really reheat well so i'd probably get a half instead of full one next time. i also tried the arroz con gandules from a friend's plate and it was really flavorful plus not too salty and tastes just right. additionally the white rice i was given was not plain! it was slightly seasoned so it was a step above plain rice. finally we had the parcha, which was the perfect sweetness, although i wish it was a little more tart! although you have to order at the front before sitting down, they do bring your food to your table and we're super kind. the store itself is pretty small but it seems like they mainly get delivery orders so there is likely always a place to sit. read more