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El Rinconcito Cubano
3238 W Fullerton Ave
Chicago, IL 60647-2512
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#414 of 4,512 restaurants in Chicago
  • Cuisines: Cuban, Mexican
  • Neighborhood: Rscoe/Logan/Hum
  • Address: 3238 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60647-2512
  • Phone:  (773) 489-4440
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“Great Cuban -- Trip Advisor, new category please!”
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4 of 5 stars
MoFloChicago_IL   36 contributions
Chicago, IL
Jun 29, 2009

This spot is a find if you like Cuban food! All the expected offerings, the most popular of which (such as ropa vieja) sometimes run out toward the end of the day. Some daily specials are offered. If you're unfamiliar with this cuisine, the staff will give you good guidance. The mojarra (a whole fish, fried with generous amounts of... more

“best homestyle cuban in chicago, coming from a cuban!‎”
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5 of 5 stars
trippp17   10 contributions
chicago, il
Apr 30, 2009

EXCELLENT, DELICIOUS, FAMILY-OWNED/RUN, 100% TRADITIONAL CUBAN FOOD...THE WAY IT'S SUPPOSED TO BE/THE WAY IT ALWAYS HAS BEEN! (casual, cash-only, everything's $11 and under) my mother, who is 100% cuban born and raised, and step father 50% cuban 50% puerto rican, came to chicago to visit me (i'm 1/2 cuban born and raised in miami, florida) and i brought them to... more

“Great! Look out El Cid...”
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4 of 5 stars
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Dec 28, 2007

Great! Look out El Cid, I think we've found a new eatery within walking distance. I've lived in Logan Square for the past 14 yrs. and have never been to this quaint, lively, deliciously smelling restaurant until last week. We'll be back! Maybe tonight? more

“NO MEXICAN FOOD HERE, OF ANY KIND, FAST OR SLOW!!!”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Chicago, Illinois
Mar 20, 2006
1/2 found this review helpful

This is a cuban-food only restaurant and certainly not cuban fast food; except, for the croquetas sandwiches, steak sandwiches and, of course, cuban sandwiches, the rest is cooked meals. more

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El Rinconcito Cubano Address

3238 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60647-2512
Tel: (773) 489-4440
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.