Chicago Cuban Restaurants

Romantic

1. Cafe Bolero

Neighborhood: Bucktown

Oh this was a perfect birthday dinner spot my girlfriend took me out to.  It was very relaxing and could be romantic as the mariachis would play their music.  The interiors is just warm and inviting...

2. Cafe 28

Neighborhood: North Center

are creative and delicious.  Try a side of plantains or fried yuca too!  We love this restaurant for date night.  It's romantic, yet bustling, colorfully decorated.  Service is always attentive and efficient....

3. Mambo Grill

Neighborhood: Near North Side

friends or a romantic date....

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Wine Selection

1. Mambo Grill

Neighborhood: Near North Side

I love this place for several reasons: the comfy booths the dark wood cozy bar the salsa music the inexpensive selection of wine by the glass the chip and guac great salads great bread great fried...

2. Cafe 28

Neighborhood: North Center

entree - they know meat here. The wine selection is excellent, and the drinks are fresh and yummy. Truly a great neighborhood restaurant. Nothing fancy and pretentious, just a fun evening of delicious...

3. La Unica Food Market

Neighborhood: Edgewater

a PARKING LOT on the west side of the building. The guy in the deli dept. is wonderful and they also have a modest wine/beer/liquor selection. Check this place out. There is a lot to love!...

4. Cafe Laguardia

Neighborhood: Bucktown

but nothing I ate or drank was worth its price. The place is pretty expensive and not even the drinks were good. I ordered a $9 margarita and it tasted like well tequila on the rocks,  I switched to red wine...

5. Cafe Bolero

Neighborhood: Bucktown

store on the corner and pay through the nose for what should be cheap wine and beer.  Also, update the bathroom.  Not the nicest....

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