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    The Jibarito Stop

    4.4 (473 reviews)
    ModeratePuerto Rican

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Vanity H.

    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.

    Jibarito Shop
    Ernie H.

    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.

    Shrimp empanda
    Sabrina C.

    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!

    Jar Steak Jibarito (Full)
    Elgin B.

    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

    Steal jibarito rice papa relleno
    Angelo G.

    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 .

    Steak Jibarito (half) with Arroz con Gandules (sm) * contains ham and Sweet Plantains
    Abigail A.

    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!!

    The roast pork platter...yummy
    Erica N.

    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.

    The beans "I forgot"
    Louie N.

    Food always tastes great. Wish they would redo their entrance steps...that top stair is kinda hard for someone with leg issues. Also after receiving my order, leaving the spot and 1/2 way down the block the order taker/preparer told me I forgot something...hmm I got my keys, wallet, jewelry...what did I forget??? They forgot to give me my beans for the rice. I forgot that....shows u service is in the decline plus I was asked if I wanted silverware...after paying $53 and tipping u guys I better...may have to relax on coming here for a bit.

    Beef Empanada Relleno Fritter (not it looking happy to see me) lol
    Christina D.

    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!

    Steak Jibarito (Full) Alcapurria Fritter

    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

    Vegan Steak Mofongo
    Mona T.

    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

    Thanh T.

    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!

    Kola Champagne And Vegan Jibarito
    Steve A.

    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.

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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.

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

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    Amazing Puerto Rican food. I cannot wait to go back. I ordered the skirt steak with rice and beans…read moreand chimichurri. It came with plantain. It was so delicious. Very savory and juicy. The beans and rice complimented the skirt steak so well. The chimichurri added this amazing fresh tanginess to every bite. I didn't need to add any extra sauce or anything to my meal. My boyfriend ordered a steak jarbarrito with no cheese. They got the order wrong and had cheese on it, they took it back and pulled the cheese off of it. They did not remake it unfortunately. Making the best out of it he still enjoyed his jarbarito. His only qualm was that the plantain buns were not even on both sides. The ratio of meat to bun is extensive. But It looked and smelled so good! We also ordered passionfruit juice, I don't suggest to order that because it's the blue can juice from the market. It is not natural passionfruit juice. Our waiter was not the best. They do have a lady server in there. We wish we had her because she was very tentative and did end up helping our server out. Ambience was very clean. It does get packed quickly. All in all great experience, we will be back!

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    We made a reservation since there were six of us. It is very small inside so plan ahead. My friends…read moretried to eat here on Sunday night, but they were told the restaurant had run out of food. So we tried again on Friday. The service was exceptional. We loved our waitress. Everyone enjoyed their food. The craft cocktails were also good. If you are looking for authentic Puerto Rican food, you should try this spot.

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    I've place an order on 1/14/2026 it was for a pork chop dinner asked for Puerto Rican rice…read more(yellow) with beans. Once I got home I've noticed they gave me smushy white rice, The food was tasteless (no flavor at all), Cheeseburger was too dried and burnt, papa rellenas was too small. I've never seen it so small that it fit perfectly in my palm. In the picture it seemed like it was regular size and it definitely wasn't. lol The cashier (front) young lady taking my order seemed unfriendly, There wasn't any welcoming upon entering the restaurant. They need to pay attention to what the customers are ordering.

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