The Jibarito Stop
The Jibarito Stop brings authentic Puerto Rican flavor to Chicago’s Loop, with standout plantain sandwiches filled with pernil, steak, chicken, or vegan fillings, plus excellent arroz con gandules, empanadas, flan, tembleque, and refreshing lemonade. Puerto Rican music and decorations create a welcoming taste of home, while quick service suits lunch or late-night bites—not formal dates. Many praise generous servings, though recent reviews mention smaller portions and higher prices.
What 1,556 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“If you’re looking for authentic Puerto Rican flavors in Chicago, this is the spot! I came hungry and was not disappointed—the portions are very generous, so definitely bring your appetite. You can tell the food is prepared with care because everything was absolutely delicious and beautifully presented. The staff was professional and welcoming, making the whole experience great. Highly recommended!”
“never had a jibarito before but the pork one was really good. big fan of the lemonade as well”
“First time trying this and wow looks like a plantain burger! Highly recommend!! The coriander sauce also delicious! Location is very great💜”
“태어나서 처음 먹어보는 음식인데 굉장히 맛있게 먹고 갑니다. 화장실도 매우 깨끗하고 주방도 깨끗해 보여서 좋은 식당이라고 생각합니다.”
“Amazing food!!! Loved being able to order 1/2 jibarito…and the rice was delicious! Would eat there every day if I could!”
“As someone new to Puerto Rican food, I loved the vegan jibarito! Highly recommend. The half serving was the right amount for a meal in my opinion; so it turns out to be not so expensive.”
“Im born and raised in the island. This is as authentic as you can get. El sazon, wow. Delicious, everything. Good job chef”
“Estoy de vacaciones por chicago ,Vivo en Mineapolis y encontrarme con un pedazito de mi tierra y su sabor no tiene comparación mucho éxito 🙌 muy rico 😋”
“Such a great find! We were looking for a quick relaxed lunch spot and wow did this do the trick! I cannot rave enough about the chicken stew plate!!!”
“First time visiting a Puerto Rican restaurant, so this was a new experience for me. I had a half order of vegan jibarito. It included a side of white rice and beans (beans not shown in the photo). I also ordered a glass of parcha (passion fruit juice) for a drink. It was all very good. My dining companion had carne frita mofongo, which he said was also very good. This will be on our list of places to eat when we go into the city. Definitely will be back.”
“I enjoyed the veg jibarito. The tostones were excellent and the white rice and beans very tasty. I am not from PR so I cannot comment on authentic flavors. They have put lots of care an attention to the new site. I hope it does well. I might suggest for those eating in the restaurant you offer real silverware and skip the plastic.”
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