Opening hours
Closed · opens tomorrow 8:00 AM
| Monday | 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
Local time in Chicago: 10:26 PM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (773) 857-1509 to confirm.
Location & directions
411 W Fullerton PkwyChicago, IL 60614
About Cafecito Chicago
Cafecito Chicago is a Cuban restaurant located at 411 W Fullerton Pkwy in Chicago, Illinois. It's part of our guide to 5,398 restaurants, cafes and bars in Chicago. It sits in the affordable price range ($10–20 per person).
Cafecito Chicago is open daily, 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Guests can choose from 89 menu items across 8 sections, including Specialty Salads, Cafe Salads, Soup & Sides & Starters, Pressed Sandwiches, and Combos. Listed prices range from $2.49 to $16.99, with a typical item around $11.79. Dishes worth a look include Palmacate (Chestnut / Fullerton/Calabasas), Pasta Salad, and Cuban Black Bean Soup.
Available service options are outdoor seating, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups, locals, and tourists. It is especially popular for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, and comfort food.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: paid street parking and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (773) 857-1509 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Cuban Restaurant
- Address
- 411 W Fullerton Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614
- Phone
- (773) 857-1509
- Price range
- $10–20 per person
- Hours
- Open daily, 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Menu
- 89 items · $2.49–$16.99
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 9 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Cuban restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
Typical prices for Cuban restaurants across the US
Based on 49 menus with 4,973 priced items from Cuban restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $8.50, and half of all items are priced between $4.00 and $13.99.
At Cafecito Chicago the median listed price is $11.79, higher than the typical $8.50 for Cuban restaurants across the US.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Cortadito | 41% | $2.95 |
| Flan | 41% | $4.99 |
| Tostones | 39% | $4.99 |
| Malta | 33% | $3.25 |
| Cafe con Leche | 33% | $3.99 |
| Ropa Vieja | 31% | $15.74 |
| Pan con Bistec | 29% | $12.12 |
| Cuban Sandwich | 29% | $11.25 |
Calculated from 49 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy-hour drinks
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Spirits
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Locals
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
Parking
- Paid street parking
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Cafecito Chicago there are 92 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 267 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bars & Pubs (57), Cafes & Coffee (36), Bakeries & Desserts (19), and Pizza (17).
54 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Mexican & Tex-MexTaco Bell Cantina< 0.1 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodFive Guys< 0.1 mi
- KoreanEgg Tuck< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeBocadillo Market< 0.1 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisSubway< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a Cuban restaurant
Latin American and Caribbean restaurants bring together dozens of national cuisines: Cuban sandwiches and ropa vieja, Puerto Rican mofongo, Peruvian ceviche and lomo saltado, Colombian and Venezuelan arepas, Salvadoran pupusas, Brazilian churrasco, Jamaican jerk and Haitian griot. Many are family-run and closely tied to the community around them.
What to order
- Pupusas, arepas or empanadas – inexpensive, handheld and a good introduction
- Ceviche – fresh citrus-cured fish, the signature of Peruvian kitchens
- Jerk chicken – smoky and spicy, a Jamaican staple
- Cuban sandwich or ropa vieja – classics of Cuban-American cooking
Good to know
- Many places do brisk takeout at lunch; dinner is more relaxed.
- Weekend menus may include special dishes such as sancocho or feijoada.
- Ask for the house hot sauce or pikliz – it is often made on site.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Cafecito Chicago's opening hours?
Open daily, 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Monday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Saturday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Sunday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Is Cafecito Chicago open on Sunday?
Yes, Cafecito Chicago is open on Sundays: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Where is Cafecito Chicago located?
Cafecito Chicago is located at 411 W Fullerton Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614.
What is the phone number of Cafecito Chicago?
You can call Cafecito Chicago at (773) 857-1509.
Does Cafecito Chicago offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Cafecito Chicago offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Cafecito Chicago?
The typical price range at Cafecito Chicago is $10–20 per person. Menu prices range from $2.49 to $16.99.
Does Cafecito Chicago take reservations?
Yes, Cafecito Chicago accepts reservations.
Is Cafecito Chicago wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Cafecito Chicago open late?
No, Cafecito Chicago usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Cafecito Chicago?
There are 267 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Cafecito Chicago. Nearby options include Taco Bell Cantina (< 0.1 mi), Five Guys (< 0.1 mi), and Egg Tuck (< 0.1 mi).
How much do Cuban restaurants across the US cost?
Based on 49 menus with 4,973 priced items from Cuban restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $8.50, and half of all items are priced between $4.00 and $13.99.
