Chicago, IL
For Cuban in Chicago, the local food press points to Cafecito, Bayan Ko Diner, and El Cubanito Restaurant. Picks from The Infatuation and Time Out Chicago, updated June 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in The Infatuation and Time Out Chicago. Updated June 2026.
Cafecito · Loop
A Loop counter spot whose Cuban sandwich — crusty toasted bread, juicy roast pork — is a downtown lunch staple.
Bayan Ko Diner · Ravenswood
A Ravenswood favorite blending Filipino and Cuban cooking; the Cuban side shines, with an excellent prix fixe.
El Cubanito Restaurant · Logan Square
A Logan Square favorite for the Cuban sandwich and pan con timba — warm bread, mild Swiss, and a sweet center of guava.
1492 Cuban Fusion Café · West Town
A West Town cafe serving Cuban and Latin classics that hold up for any meal of the day.
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