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Buenos Aires Deli
Categories: Restaurants Argentine Food Beer, Wine & Spirits Argentine, Beer, Wine & Spirits [Edit]
3100 N Cicero AveChicago, IL 60641
Neighborhood: Cragin
(773) 685-4241
- Hours:
Mon-Sat 8 am - 8 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
-
$$
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dessert, Lunch
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
10 reviews for Buenos Aires Deli
10 reviews in English
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Review from Christa R.
Chicago, IL
5/16/2012
The owner was so sweet! We made it just 3 minutes before closing, but he was eager to help me get my empanadas and was so friendly I just wanted to give him a hug.
I ended up taking the ham & cheese, chicken, and ground beef. I thought the chicken was okay, but let me say the ground beef was DEELISH. And the ham and cheese? PARTY IN YOUR MOUTH!
Absolutely fantastic. I can't wait to go back for more. The store is surprisingly pleasant and welcoming. It has just about everything, from empanadas to wine & liquor to bags of chips.
Stop by... you won't regret it! -
Review from Stella Y.
3/20/2012
South American treats and goodies. My boo loves their sweets :) mmm :)
The owner could be nicer. Teas, deserts, and grocery. -
Review from James W.
Chicago, IL
3/6/2012
Great empanadas! Can't wait to go back.
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Review from Jake D.
Chicago, IL
9/27/2011
Off the beaten path. Tasty empanadas can be found here. A great assortment of South American beers and wines is a major plus. Support this place, it's family owned!!!
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Review from Richie D.
As we're all aware, Chicago is a 'melting pot' of cultures and ethnicities. If Buenos Aires Deli isn't proof of this, I'm not sure what is! After living a summer abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina I eventually ran out of my Yerba Mate and was on a mad search city-wide for my fix. Thankfully after a lucky Yelp search I found Buenos Aires Deli in Cragin. Even if you haven't been to Argentina, you step in the door and get a taste of the Lands of Guachos and Pampas with Argentinian Futbol games on the TV in the background.
The stock:
-YERBA MATE!!! Various brands such as Rosamonte, Union, Cruz de Malta, Cachamate, La Merced, Taragui, & Nobleza. They do sell it in tea bags for on-the-go but I recommend getting the real deal of loose-"leaf" Yerba in your very own gourd (which they do sell). I also was introduced to a plastic thermos that is made specifically for mate without the mess. May have to go back for one.
-Argentinian Wines Galore! (Of course, Malbecs but also my favorite sweet white New Age). For beer drinkers, they have Quilmes, the national beer of Argentina.
-Alfajores (two round sweet cookies joined together by thick dulce de leche caramel rolled in shredded coconut); Nothing goes better with your favorite hot beverage of mate, coffee or tea.
-Miga Sandwiches by the dozen (an ultra thin, ham sandwich with a twist and no crust--which I tear of anyway)
-Meal accompaniments like EMPANADAS, Russian salad, matambre, pionono dulce and more!
-Many random corner store products like chips and other snacks.
Say hi to Mario for me. I loaded him with all the questions I had and he was happy to respond with a thorough, knowledgeable yet honest response. Che! This is "la buena vida!" Note to Drivers: There's a small lot to the side of the store off Barry. -
Review from Jorge O.
Chicago, IL
9/10/2011
Outstanding...most important, it reproduces perfectly the experience of a deli in Buenos Aires. Great, great wines. Do not miss their collection of Malbecs, a magnificent improvement over other-even French-reds that are three times the price. The meat products (chorizos, mortadella, jamon crudo are excellent). The variety and quality of other imported Argentine products, including pastas, dulce de leche, teas, etc are equally inspired. Prices more than reasonable.
Be ready, however, to be disappointed in the owner's knowledge of soccer. He is a follower of a team San Lorenzo that does better as a Carnival parade band (murga) than a serious soccer club. But he will talk your arm off ...plan on turning a year older while there.
Really...this is what Chicago's ethnic fame is all about. -
Review from Erika G.
7/17/2006
FANTASTIC. This place is amazing. All sorts of Argentinian and S. American delights. If you're a Yerba Mate fan, as we are - there are dozens of varieties, of GIANT bags of the stuff. Bombillas, gourds - accessories too. They have Argentine soccer stuff, food, EMPANADAS, groceries and . . . WINE. Delicious wine from Argentina (duh.), Chile, Uruguay and all over S. America - from around $4.99 (MY price point!) and above. The staff is v. friendly - believe it is family owned - and so enthusiastic about their Argentinian culture and country. A real GEM!
Listed in: Delis
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Review from Jenny N.
Chicago, IL
3/18/2009
Great Argentinian/S. American deli. Was recently in Argentina and the empanadas and alfajores from here were as good as they were in Argentina! Great selection of mate and also have Quilmes beer (hard to find). A good find to get your Argentine fix!
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Review from Brian M.
Chicago, IL
10/10/2009
An excellent little store. Solid wine and beer selection, even better yerba mate options. The best part, though, is the owner, who is both friendly and helpful. Only bought yerba mate today, but definitely plan to go back and check out everything the place has to offer.
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Review from andrea v.
Chicago, IL
9/29/2010
Like being in Argentina all over again! Unbelievable wine and yerba mate selection, and a wonderful owner to boot! Don't forget to bring a few alfajores home- best dessert ever!
