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Cafe Central

1437 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60622-5267
Phone: (312) 243-6776

Ratings & Reviews Summary for Cafe Central

What Users are Saying:

  • Prompt seating
  • Romantic
  • Good for kids
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User Reviews for Cafe Central

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/29/2008 Posted by ovie

i found this gem while showing a listing that i have right down the street. i love the freshness of the food and the friendliness of the staff.. i have not had a bad experience with the food or the staff.. if you're a pr food fan and haven't tried cafe central you don't know what you're missing. i try to get there at least every two week and i travel for the southwest suburbs....don't pass it up you will be pleasantly surprised!!!!!

Pros: excellent , fresh authentic puerto rican food like mom used to make

Cons: forget about the diet when you go there!!!!!!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/22/2008 Posted by RamSap3

I use to go here every day after school. (My school was across the street!) The food is to die for and it taste just like your grandmother makes in Puerto Rico! If you're looking for great tasting authentic PR food this is the place to go! I even have the food served at all my parties and I am actually ordered it for my wedding! I can promise you will leave Cafe Central very happy and satisfied!

Pros: Very authentic, good location, great price!

Cons: Parking isn't easy

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/23/2008 Posted by victormr47

A place to enjoy the food your relatives and friends eat in PR everyday, with the same authentic flavor that bring in you a smile after each meal. I have visited this place since 1976, and it have kept the Puertorican tradition alive. Check the viadas con bacalao on weekends, pasteles and frituras. Eat the mixtas when your are looking for a satisfying entree.

Pros: Freshness

Cons: It keeps out of the diet

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/09/2006 Posted by damianp

I was fortunate to be one of the students in the 70's by one of the owners wives. I have been going to Cage Central since around 85. Still go there., Use to live across the alley. But on Fridays, A really great Puerto Rican Cuisine called Vellanda with bacalao. Oh they run out by 3 pm so make sure you get there. Every type of Pr food you could think of. this is one of those other hidden gems that most people miss. The neighborhood has become a bit more yuppy, which is not bad, but the food is what you will go back for over and over.

Pros: Really true PR flair.

Cons: Parking, street metered, can sometimes get on your nerves.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

Restaurant Information for Cafe Central

Hours

  • Mon-Thu 9:00am- 8:30pm Fri-Sun 9:00am- 9:00pm

Cuisines

  • Puerto Rican

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