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El Cubanito Restaurant — clean, consistent caribbean in Avondale. Order the Steak Sandwich. The decor hasn't changed, and it doesn't need to. Albert Sedaev: "The fries were served in generous portions, and for the price, it’s an incredible deal"
Would I eat here again. No. I had heard many good things about this place, but I was underwhelmed with the food.
Food is always decent but why can’t the cooks just follow simple directions.
Love the food but i came at 7:20 on a Thursday and the cashier a kid with black curly hair at the window was on his phone and when i waved he saw me and rolled his eyes he opened the window and was like what do you want giving me an attitude i told him i wanted a sandwich cubano and he said something with an attitude i was confused because why .
2555 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60639
“Best coffee in -town yuca yuca Fritos, plantain empanadas, and cubanisimo .”
Best coffee in -town yuca yuca Fritos, plantain empanadas, and cubanisimo . A must try great customer service definitely my new go to restaurant .
Latilda Longmire
Nov 2025
“Great Cuban sandwiches and empanadas, amazing plantains.”
Great Cuban sandwiches and empanadas, amazing plantains. Cuban sandwich came out super hot and fresh amazing, crazy cheese pull!...fresh amazing bread Loved that! actually everything was super hot except the empanadas witch was still good. The plantains is must!! We also ordered fries they were basic, but hot and fresh. Order 2 empanadas one steak and one chicken both good loved the crust... my favorite was for the steak...l wish they had some sauce options tho other then Louisiana hot sauce...but you really can't beat the pricing it spot on! Super Popular among locals and Hispanics that live in the community. I need to come back and try the steak sandwich and one breakfast sandwich, next time! 100% recommend!
Hagz
Oct 2025
“Love a good hidden gem like this.”
Love a good hidden gem like this! The service was quick, the food came out hot and fresh, and everything tasted fantastic. The fries were served in generous portions, and for the price, it’s an incredible deal. I also noticed how clean and well-kept the space was—the dining room felt spacious and comfortable, making it a great spot to relax and enjoy a meal. What really stood out was the simplicity of the food: just a few high-quality ingredients, perfectly balanced, delivering amazing flavor. The Cuban sandwich here is easily one of the best around—delicious, satisfying, and made with care. Combine that with the reasonable prices, attentive service, and casual yet welcoming atmosphere, and this place is absolutely worth checking out.
Albert Sedaev
Sep 2025
“Incredible food. I’m here to say the food tastes so much better than it looks in other reviews. I...”
Incredible food. I’m here to say the food tastes so much better than it looks in other reviews. I tried the steak empanadas, steak and egg sandwich, fries and cafe con leche. The coffee was the best I’ve ever had, though I’m not a coffee buff. The fries serving size is massive. Service is minimal but works efficiently. Walk in, order and pay, then grab a seat and your food will be delivered, after clean your table and stack trays at station.
Keith Mathe
Jul 2025
“Order at the register when you first enter then grab a seat.”
Order at the register when you first enter then grab a seat. The young man at the register was very helpful. Showed me their menu on Grubhub and explained menu items to me. They listened to my order requests and got it right. I ordered a Cubano Sandwich, empanadas, and tostones. All were flavorful. Good portions on the tostones. Put some other places I visit on alert because they dont don't do what El Cubanito does.
Patrick Cameron
Mar 2025
“The venue is very clean and fresh.”
The venue is very clean and fresh. I ordered a veggie sandwich. Speed was beyond fast. I ordered, sat down and my food arrived. Also had a lightly sweet and tasty Hawaiian Coffee.
D Rose (drosemusic.com)
Jan 2025
“Delicious, reasonably priced, good service and great atmosphere.”
Delicious, reasonably priced, good service and great atmosphere. One of my favorite spots
Analiese Corral
Oct 2024
“Love a good hole in the wall.”
Love a good hole in the wall! Our service was fast and the food was hot and fresh! The fries are generous in size and cheap. The cashier warned us before we all ordered our own fries, as there were way too many for just one person. I only had the fries and an empanada but there were breakfast sandwiches on the menu that looked 🔥!
ericka arreola
Jul 2024
“First time trying El Cubanito.”
First time trying El Cubanito. I had heard good things, so I had high expectations and they delivered 👍🏽 Ordered at the window and less than 10 min later we got our food. Didn’t eat it til we got home but it was still amazing. The Tripleta sandwich had so much flavor!! I love sauces/salsa and I usually always add salsa to everything but I took my first bite with no salsa and was not disappointed. I’ll just say I ate most of that sandwich with no extra sauces. I did want to try the red sauce and it was okay it had a vinegar taste to it. They also gave us the garlic mayo sauce which went perfect with the tostones. Personally I like my tostones with a little more salt but adding the garlic mayo sauce did the trick. The maduros were delicious and sweet. The Egg and Steak sándwich was also equally as good as the tripleta sandwich packed with so much flavor. The tripleta empanada was so good too. I can’t believe I hadn’t found my way here sooner. Adding to my rotation of places to go 🙂
Karen Reyna
Jun 2024
“Ricky does not fail, the team works effectively with the orders and kitchen.”
Ricky does not fail, the team works effectively with the orders and kitchen. Quality, consistently. Opened Labor Day '22! They don't rest. Opened the 4th of July '22, had to stop by. High quality food and service. No exaggeration, the customer service here is an example for others to follow: respectful, attentive, quick, personable, welcoming... it adds to the flavor of the atmosphere with the smooth tropical sounds playing from the old school jukebox, the interior's design, and the unique front counter paying homage to the motherland (front end half/clip of a classic Cadillac reminiscent to those preserved back on the island). Regularly visit, sometimes multiple in a week, for over a year, and have had no bad experiences yet, personally or through witnessing anyone else while in the establishment. I pick up my order worry free without having to verify contents before exit (plenty of napkins, just ask for the hot sauce). Place is always clean, and even though they keep busy, your accurate, warm, and fresh food is a phone call order away, with a realistic quote on prep time before it's ready for your pick up. plenty of space in their dining area for those who prefer (don't let the subtle exterior make you miss). Early open, late close (service window south of main entrance, towards small, side parking lot). Salud!
l m
Sep 2023
“Let me start by saying, as I entered the door, I noticed how nice and clean it looked.”
Let me start by saying, as I entered the door, I noticed how nice and clean it looked. The staff were not welcoming, not rude. You're just another customer. I said " HI, my first time here. What's good? " his answer, everything. I asked, " How's the steak sandwich?" His answer a quick "ya its good." The food was really good. I would definitely recommend them.
Rich Ross
Jun 2023
“Tried Ropa vieja empanada and Cuban one too.”
Tried Ropa vieja empanada and Cuban one too. Shredded beef in ropa vieja was juicy. Cubano had good flavor combination of ham, pork, cheese and pickle. MMmm delicioso. I also tried Timba sandwich which has nice guava+melted cheese inside that reminded me of fig+brie crostini except in a flat baguette like bread. If you are the kind of person who goes to a Chinese restaurant and orders crab ragoon and fried egg rolls you will love their empanadas. If you have sweet tooth you have your option. Staff here is friendly and kind. Four large TVs if you like having something on while enjoying your meal. Overall a great place to enjoy Mmm
Michelle Kim
Mar 2023
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