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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a nut for a good Cubano, and these guys have a good Cubano. Good Ropa Vieja, good everything. Love this place. It's a bit small, so get there early if you wanna eat inside. The walls are...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Go immediately and get the Guajirito: steak, romaine lettuce, tomato, grilled onions, and swiss cheese on flattened green plaintains (instead of bread). I'm a veg, and they were happy to substitute...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the cuban sandwich and yuka was incredable. great atmosphere and service nice decor and music must go....
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Enjoybale cubano. Made correctly, served hot and tender, and on better bread than most. I will say I've had better though at a better price. I also tried the pollo sandwich. Not so great. Very dry...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Holy smokes, ya'll. They make a sandwich with steak, grilled onions, swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato AND FLATTENED PLANTAINS INSTEAD OF BREAD. I'm kind of a newbie to Cuban food, but if its as amazing...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Finally tried my Cuban Sandwhich! It was good, but given this was the first one I ever had I was a little dissapointed and not sure how to accurately compare..so I will move on. My friend got the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars. i was really looking forward to this place after reading the great reviews. maybe my expectations were too high?got the cubano cuz, well, it's a cuban cafe and i was very happy. liked it...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
meh...I've had better sandwiches without the high price. I think that its' been overrated by people who haven't really had a great Cuban sandwich and think this is as good as it gets. I must say the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious. At everyone else's suggestion I got a sandwich, and two sides (fried plantains, and a cheese and chorizo emapanada). It was way too much food for one person, but somehow I ate all 3 trays...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great local restaurant. This is the place to visit if you are tired of national chain restaurant and looking for something different. The place itself is tiny with only counter and stools inside....
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
media noche por favor
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good sandwiches, great neighborhood resturant. Staff are very friendly and helpful if it is your first time ordering. We got the Cubano and Croqueta sandwiches and a side of Yuca Frita. The Yuca Frita...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Love the cute Ambiance but the food is a tad bit over-rated I had my mouth Set on a Cuban Sandwhich as believe it or not . one of the best is in Detroit, MI ............ the fries weren't good at...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
At the first sign of a clear and sunny Friday evening, we ventured off to a little gem on the northwest side called 90 Miles Cafe (on N. Clybourn, south of Western). Cleverly named for the rough...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have come to prefer and love those little off the beaten path small places that lack any pretense. 90 Miles has it all for me when you're in the right frame of mind:1. Spot on authentic comida...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I really really wanted to like this place, and I really don't. I live pretty close to it, and I thought when I first saw it, hey this could be perfect little place for eating at when I don't feel like...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
WOW!!!!Staff super nice and welcoming!!! Cute little location on Clybourn, perfect for carryout. It reminds me of the Cuban version of Potbelly's.I had the Lechon sandwich, it definitely hit the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good sandwich and fries, but not out of this world. I also had a mango smoothie and an empanada... again, they were pretty good. I especially liked the relaxed atmosphere & friendly,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It took us almost a year to get back to the 90 Miles Cuban cafe. It was better than I remembered it. The staff was still as wonderful as ever, and the food seemed to get better. We did the Croquettes,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
90 miles is a shack. It has limited window seating that offers a dismal view of a sparsely populated slab of Clyborn. You half expect to see yuccas rolling down the street. And thus, it perfectly...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It was a beautiful day in Chicago, so after finding out that 90 miles had been only a few blocks away from us for over a year, my boyfriend and I headed over on a walk with our pup. They sat outside...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good food all around, but not spectacular.The yuca frita stole the show, and the plantains were quite nice, too. My wife ordered Lechon Dinner and I got the Cubano. Both carried good flavor, but I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent, for sure.Didn't really dig my sandwich (Media Noche) but really like the lady's Bistek. The empanadas were awesome and the staff is really friendly and helpful.Love Cuban Sandwiches and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i've only been to the clybourn location. awesome!! i always get the cubano. cafe con leche also very good- i ask them to make it with half the usual amount of sugar. i definitely recommend this place...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was really excited to go here. My sister and her boyfriend are in love with this place. Myself, i cant say no to empanadas or papa rellanas. There are quite a few Cuban and Hispanic restaurants...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Me and my bf went to this place after reading a review in the reader.Their cubano sandwich was a-ight.and maybe if i never had Senor Pan's Cubano I would have loved it. But Senor Pan...mmm. better....
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So how long has this place been around? The old newspaper clippings all over the walls tells me its existed at least since the 40's. For some strange reason, I felt like I was at my grandmother's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
So. . .went again about 3 weeks ago, this time tried the sandwiches. Friend had the Cuban version of a "jibarito". LIterally dripping in grease. Seasoning was pretty good on the steak, but he...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let us start out with the fact that I LOVE THIS PLACE!!!!Ok, now that it is out of my system, I can move on. I really wish this place was open on Sunday because it seems to be the only day I ever...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The GF and I came here for lunch on a rainy Saturday. Because of the rain, outside seating was not an option. Unfortunately, inside seating is limited to seats at a wrap around counter. That's not...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I liked it enough, and it's located in sort of a food-oasis, which I'm sure helps them a lot. Had the cubano (delicious), the pollo (eh...not much you can do to a chicken sandwich, but this was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food is incredible. I have become addicted and have been here about six times in the past two weeks. The Cubano, Lechon, and Ropa Vieja sandwiches are excellent. I have no doubt that everything...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
DEEELISH. I finally decided to come here after much anticipation. Beautiful murals adorn the outer walls as well as the enclosed patio walls. I saw the guy painting these -- there is a lot of love...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had been wanting to try this joint and finally got my chance on Memorial Day, when our first breakfast choice was closed without notice. Busted out the laptop, searched Yelp...ah! 90 Miles was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow!! I drove by this place (yesterday) vowing to stop in sometime and try it, and I did, today! I was promptly greeted by the friendly staff and ordered a bistec (steak ) sandwich. I figured I'd eat...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely love family run and operated business and 90 Miles is exactly this. It is a very small cute place but they have tables and chairs set up outside which is great. Upon our arrival we were...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe I can't read, but I just wanted to let you know to NOT expect someone serving you a 'rita or three while you wait. Obvs it's BYOB, but the food was terrific! Great lil date.
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. The bistec sandwiches with swiss cheese are amazing, and the chorizo empanada was great. It's not too expensive either.
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The only treat that really lives up the high quality of a day of thrifting success like today's is Cuban sandwich. Once upon another life, two ladies spent their days thrifting, and frolicking and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great, great food, amazing prices! The food is so good, I can smell it just thinking about it. No wonder this place has so much acclaim! One word plantains!
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, great service, 'nuff said.
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had no idea this place existed - I'm so glad I found it!I had a croquette sandwich (ham, cheese, and onion), and it was amazing. I got a side of fried sweet plantains, which were as good as any...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After a few neighbours exhorted us to try this place, which I drive past everyday on my commute.We did take out, wife picked it up. The folks working there were friendly, and there were some chatty...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is fantastic! The sandwiches are out of this world and the empanadas will knock you on your ass with their goodness.The service is excellent, the place is clean. and the mural on the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think the food here is good, I like that its near my home and the coffee is great. I do feel we are paying a $1 extra for our sandwiches because of the neighborhood. Because I've had more SAVORY...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Man. I went here for lunch the other day, and it was excellent. My girlfriend and I went halvesies on a lechA�n and a ropa vieja sandwich. I'll concede that the lechA�n was a bit drier and less...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Adorable little take out place with YUMMY cuban food. Delicious.Had the Tofu dinner which was two tofu slices simmered in delectable tomato sauce with onion and red and green pepper wedges....
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was surprised by the plantain chips. Plantains aren't my favorite food, but those thin slices with some garlic and butter (oil?) are better than your average potato chip. The Cubano is delicious...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A reluctant 3 stars. Came here once by myself and it was a 5 star experience. Got the ropa vieja sandwich and a spanish chorizo empanada which were both OUTSTANDING. Very polite and friendly service....
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really nice people operating a really good establishment to bring you some good cheap Cuban food. Very simple foodd, but they do it as well as anyone. There are just a handful of outdoor tables and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place, Love the cuban at this spot. No matter where I am in this country I never order pork cubans, always steak. Which isn't traditional. They made that very clear when I ordered it b/c...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE THIS PLACE. My husband read about it in the RedEye and suggested we try it out. The food is amazing. The lechon is on point. My dad is Cuban and he makes his food the same way. It was like...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Holy god the cubano sandwich is so delicious you wont even believe your face.This place throws a military coup on your taste buds and totally declares independence from those oppressive flavors you've...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Super friendly staff and excellent menu. I've been trying to force myself to try other things on their menu other than the Cubano, and I'm always pleased with the results. Although I love the Cubano,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So the first think you need to know about 90 Miles is a little Chicago geography. Clybourn ends at Belmont, so if you are taking the Belmont #77 bus, get off at Western! Otherwise you miss it, as I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Loved it!!! Went to 90 Miles on Clybourn with me foodie partner & son Steve & was very impressed. We shared 1 cuban & 1 bistec sandwich & ordered the mariquitas (plantain chips) and headed outside to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food at 90 Miles Cuban Cafe was fantastic. We got the Cuban sandwich on sweet bread and the Bistec sandwich. Both were brought out quickly and both had great taste and complexity. I preferred...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok everyone knows that I have a deep Cafecito obsession. For more information, please refer to my ROTD on 1/12/09. :) Their Cubano sandwich is heaven on Earth!Needless to say, I was ready to shoot 90...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Owner is very funny and nice. The food is amazing. Try the mango shake as well as the goat cheese empanadas. Only set back is that there is no seating indoors (outdoor seating available in summer).
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Biked up here on a beautiful Saturday afternoon with my lovely lady. I think we both were pleasantly surprised to find lots of outdoor seating. With a quick look over the menu I knew I had to order...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I cannot believe I have lived right down the street from this place and just went for the first time a few weeks ago. My first impression was that this was a clean place with character and the owner...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Soooooooooo good. Service with a smile, reasonable prices, the wait was also reasonable, and I liked the general vibe of the place. I got the media noche; my guy got one of the omelettes and was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place may not look like much from the outside (with the threat of rain, we weren't even sure there would be indoor seating) but don't let that turn you away. There are twelve barstools indoors...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just went there this weekend and had a really good steak sandwich. The chicken was ok. The people at the counter were attentive, nice, and helpful.
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I think that what should first be said about this place is my experience going here. My girlfriend and myself decided that we would take the adventure and walk here even though it said that it...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ditto on what most other people are saying. The customer service was great. They were patient and helpful as we were trying to decide what to order. When we asked about the empanadas, the nice guy...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place offers decent Cuban food. I miss Cuban food being from Tampa, FL. It's nice to find a place where I indulge my cravings. It's not as good as Tampa, but it's still pretty damn good. My hubby...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Dry smelly pork sandwiches? Fried oily appetizers? If you want those, you got it!We were looking forward to trying this place after reading so much about it on yelp, and it was such a disappointment....
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 STARSWhat's all the hype about? Seriously, has anyone ever eaten at Cuban restaurants in Florida? I've dined at several Cuban joints in Tampa and Miami, and there's no comparison.Now, let's be...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i've been wanting to try this place for a long time. today was the day. and i was delighted on many levels. it is super friendly. the selections are vast and a little bit pricey (cafe marinao...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I word will sum up my experience. AMAZING!!!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place doesn't look like much on the outside, but man does it produce some of the tastiest cuban food i've ever eaten!! one bite into those caramelly sweet plantains and you're transported 90...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'd like to say first that the employees here are sosososo nice. Genuinely so.I've eaten the steak sandwich at both here and El Cubanito, the top rated Cuban sandwich places on Yelp, and I have to say...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food was good, not great. Top marks for the Mamey shake, which I am still dreaming about and the ambeince. I ordered the goat cheese empanda and the veggie emp. Neither were spectacular. Hubby ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a terrific little (as in small) gem - wow! OVERALL EXPERIENCE:Remember how you waited to see Slumdog Millionaire until after it came out on DVD and then wondered "why in the world did I wait so...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had to see what all the hoopla was about. I was very pleased with the lechon sandwich (though I wasn't a big fan of the plantain served inside, but just took it out and ate separately) and the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My companion and I were all ready to go on a power shopping spree at the Menards on Clybourn. The only problem in site, hunger, ravenous hunger. I've learned my lesson, shopping with my companion...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty darn authentic food here! The sandwiches are very tasty, have a nice unique touch with the addition of plantains to some sandwiches, and have variety. The cuban sandwich was well prepared and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Congratulations to 90 Miles Cafe on their spot on CNN. The story was about a business owner, Mr. Gonzalez, who left his old job to open a business. 90 Miles has become quite a success!
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely the most authentic Cuban food in Chicago. All the dishes are very authentic and does feel like mi abuela made them. I didn't try the sandwiches, but the dinners were nice. Black beans were...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's official. I'm in love. We grabbed some carry-out for a picnic in the park. The Lechon sandwich with plantains was amazing. And the best Cuban I've had outside of Miami. Goat cheese empanada was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
if I could come back to life after my soon to kill me heart attack it would be as a little baby pig to suck on my mama's titties as that can be the only way to top the lechon sandwich here.OMFG it is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here on a Tuesday for lunch. It wasn't too crowded but there were plenty of people eating there. I loved the decor and feel of the place - everyone was so nice. Got a bistec (with cheese) and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here around noon on Saturday, and ordered the lechon dinner (pork, rice, black beans, and plaintains). I was willing to wait a bit, as it is a small place and there was a long line, but the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been trying to find time to eat here for two months now! But due to their early close time and not being open on Sundays, my earlier attempts failed. I finally dined here on Friday night for...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Any time I try a place like 90 Miles, I wonder how sandwich chains like Subway and Potbelly can possibly survive in Chicago. You take your $5 foot long. I'll stick with a $6.50 taste of Cuba. 90...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Honestly, what really makes this a 4 is not the food, but everything else about it. Don't get me wrong, my cubano and croquetas were great - but if I had eaten it at home instead of inside the little...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a neighborhood gem. You may need to drive to get here, or walk a ways from a bus or el stop, but it's worth it. Authentic, flavorful, and fresh Cuban sandwiches and fruit smoothies are staples...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been craving a good Cubano sandwich. Okay, I probably wouldn't know what a good Cubano is, since most of the ones I've had have been made by gringos. So when I heard about this place just across...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A 3 star for the Cubano sammy and a 5 star for the graciousness of the owner and the charm/authenticity/personality of this little shack located on a rather nondescript stretch of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I first pulled up to this place I didn't want to go in because I didn't know what to expect but I was pleasantly surprised. The owners are so friendly and the food is just great and priced...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I experienced nirvana in the form of a sandwich here - a Lechon (pulled pork) sandwich that is. You cannot afford to miss this place. Definitely the best sandwich in Chicago (ok, after Bari Foods...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sigh. About 2 weeks ago I went from living 4 doors down from this little piece of heaven to the middle of Logan Square. Last night I was craving the chicken dinner so hard that I tried to make it...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The empandas were so delicious (creamy goat cheese, and goat cheese/guava served with an oil/cilantro concoction). And the veggie dinner plate was solid, with surprisingly flavorful grilled veggies....
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh no, this place is dangerous.I just signed a lease on an apartment a few blocks from here and decided to drop in for lunch to check out the local fare. I am guessing I will be eating here at least...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Had dinner at 90 Miles the other night and was definitely impressed. The service is outstanding and food delicious. I had the media noche sandwich, which was awesome. The owner was hanging out that...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simply the best Cuban sandwich I've had in Chicago. They press it *hard*, so the bread crisps, the cheese melts, and the pork mingles. I don't know if it's traditional, but it sure is delicious.
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think the initial hype has worn off... and I like this place better because of it.I can actually find a seat on a Saturday now. And the owner, who was already friendly, is a bit more approachable. I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This just in! They are opening their second location in the Bucktown/Humboldt Park area! I saw a big ol' sign! I'm sooo excited simply because this place is only going to be a 7 minute walk from my...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The whole staff was great about giving us there favorite things to order. We got 2 sandwiches and empanadas. They honestly asked us 3 times how we liked each thing. This was in the middle of lunch...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for flavorful Cuban food, served in a cozy, casual and friendly atmosphere. The Cubano Sandwich and empanada were the best I have tasted in Chicago. The Cubano was full of delicious...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This places is freaking sweet and I owe it to my fellow Yelpers to letting me know about it.It took my cousin and I nearly 2 1/2 hours to get from the suburbs to there, and then down to Midway. But...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Well let me start off by saying that I have eaten cuban food before and i was shocked to taste such great cuban food in Chicago, the atmosphere was electric, cuban music playing and the hottest...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
maybe i don't enunciate, but i'm constantly getting something other than what i ordered. so i was not surprised that my vegetable sandwich was a tofu sandwich instead, and it's not like it was a ham...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious Cubano sandwich, and excellent coffee. Charming owners. What more do you want?
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe I just don't appreciate good Cuban food but this place really doesn't do it for me at all. I've tried it 3 times now (I practically live next door) and each time I'm left with the same sentiment...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Go Go Go.... this place is the tops.
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I wish I had a car or did not have to take two buses to get here otherwise I would be there all the time. Maybe that is a good thing actually. Even though the double-meat in the Cubano scared me a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Mixed feelings about this place. I've had two items here so far, a Cubano and a ropa vieja sandwich. First, the Cubano: one of the best in town, competes with those from the most vaunted Cuban...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Stopped in for coffee the first time, just to scope out the joint. The menu got me a little giddy with delight, so I was in for lunch within a week. Very cute decor and the owners are very friendly....
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well I wound up here after taking a wrong turn after deciding to not wait for a table at Kuma's. What a fortunate wrong turn that turned out to be. My girl friend and I decided to get different...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
An easy five stars for the positively delicious, absolutely perfect Cuban sandwich. Perfectly crispy toasty pressed bread with succulent and tender pork, salty-sweet ham, pickles, zippy mustard and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
CUBA LIBRE!I can't believe I didn't try this place sooner (I partially blame my inability to distinguish Clybourn from Elston). Walking into 90 Miles, the intoxicating smell of mojo, ropa vieja, and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There isn't a lunch this side of my grandmother's cooking that is as good as a good Cuban sandwich and cafe cubano. With that said 90 miles does a great job at what they do.To me the enjoyable...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great Cuban Sandwich!!!10 dollar lunch worth paying for. Drink, Sandwich, and Side. Great Service, nice clean sitting area (stools only). Do yourself a favor and skip Kuma's for once and check this...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy comes to mind when I think of this place. On my first visit my neighbor invited me for a quick lunch and it turned out that Metromix (by Jackie who happens to be a friend of mine) was there...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I am not quite sure when this place opened or how long it has been opened but if it has been open a really long time then I need to kick myself for not finding it earlier. The sandwiches here are...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a wonderful little gem ! The owners are friendly and helpful. The food fresh and flavorful. The owner and his wife are charming! They were so great with my kids, bringing out things for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Its safe for me to say that I pretty much haven't had Cuban food before. While have I had Puerto Rican grub, which is kinda similar (i think), this was my first fayre into Cuban and I was pleasantly...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
90 Miles.... Shoot, I'd swim (or row, row, row my boat) 900 miles straight across from Key West if I knew I'd be getting outstanding grub like this everyday. Seriously. So worth the dehydration. I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good news -- 90 Miles is opening up a new location...taking over the space that Calvin's BBQ used to occupy on Armitage on the Humboldt/Logan border. Should be open by the end of March!
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am Cuban. I came to embrace my heritage when I was in school in Miami and I learned a lot (and gained a lot of weight) eating really excellent Cuban food. Chicago has some excellent Cuban food;...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Being from Miami and now living in Chicago - when I heard about this restaurant I couldn't wait to try it out in hopes of getting the real deal. 90 Miles delivers in a big way. Excellent food here....
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have eaten here twice...in one week. I'm not Cuban and I'm not from Miami so I can't vouch for the authenticity of the food, but I can tell you the food at 90 miles is delicious! I definitely...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
They really need to doctor up the lyrics of that new radicals song and have it be "90 miles inside Chicago"So this place was overall just fantastic. On the way there I really needed to use the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good things come in small packages, as is confirmed by 90 Miles. I think I've sniffed out about every Cuban sandwich place in Chicago and the burbs, and every time they keep getting better. Maybe...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am a big fan of the Cuban sandwich places. I personally love Marianao's steak sandwich more than the ones here. It is also more expensive than Mariano's, but this place makes up for that with a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Although I live in the neighborhood, I rarely go down Clyborn and luckily for me I discovered this gem driving around seeking food on Christmas day. I had the pork sandwich, and it was one of the best...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is fantastic. It's a small place inside but in the summer the owner told me he has table's and chairs outside. I decided to try the Cubano sandwich, which is ham, roast pork, swiss cheese,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
On a chilly, slushy Chicago evening, this little joint was an oasis of warmth and good food.I had the Timba sandwich, filled with swiss cheese and guava. The sweetness of the fruit combined with the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent sandwiches. Nice little restaurant. My favorite sandwich so far is the guajirito.
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We were already in the neighborhood (at Roscoe Animal Hospital) and decided to check this place out for lunch. It's a small cafe, with just 10 stools at the counter. It's a gussied up sandwich...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Jibarito....found!(but here, it's the Guajirito: Green plantain, steak, romaine lettuce, tomato, grilled onions, swiss cheese). Wash it down with a DC, and its a mighty fine lunch for under $10!Very...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'd come back here just to see the sexy Cuban business owner (pictured in business images). I think they have the best Ropa Vieja in the city. The owner told me himself that since the average John...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We were driving down Clybourn, with plans of catching lunch somewhere else, when I saw the sign. Remembering that 90 Miles received great reviews from my fellow Yelpers, we decided to give it a try....
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Quality food at decent prices. I had the cubano sandwich and beef empanada, both were really good. The cubano was done almost perfectly - ham, pork, swiss cheese, pickles and mustard on white bread,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good, yes. Amazing?...Look if you give everything you try five stars, it's really hard to sort out what's actually great. Maybe people in Chicago just want to be nice all the time. The Cafe is quite...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I also lurve this place!The sandwiches are huge, and the sides are even bigger! The sides are definitely meant to be shared. There isn't much seating indoors - so I'd recommend taking it curbside....
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
we drive by this place all the time and i'm always bugging my bf to take me here. finally, after weeks of nagging he brings me here last weekend. now, i'm a huge fan of the jibarrito at borinquen so...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ironically, I ran across this place by readying yelp reviews. The reviews were overwhelmingly positive, and it's a couple blocks from my place. So, I took a quick drive. I ordered food for take out. I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Now, THIS is what I am talkin' about! No, "Pan Cubano? What's that?" Or, "Drink this nasty stuff we call a milkshake." No, 90 Miles is the real deal and nearly everything about it is incredible.It...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to this place three times and each time it has been delicious! The first time I went with my boyfriend he go the cubano sandwich and I got the ropa vieja dinner. The cuban sandwich was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you like cuban, you need to stop in for a lechon and a cafe. the guanabana shake was amazing. on my drive home... will definitely be taking out often. ^^
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I saw a blurb on this place today and as I mentioned to a client and friend of mine about it, she stopped me in mid sentence and said "Yes!! My boyfriend loves that place!!" Well... that is about all...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome! Just go and see for yourself.
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious- you must go. Charming space, smaller than I expected, as it's more of a carry-out place, but very well decorated with lots of thought and consideration. We decided to eat in at the counter,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I already went once by myself and had a media noche (standard cuban sandwich on sweet bread, and some sweet plaintains). It was amazingThis weekend I went with my fiance and we got the following:1....
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'll get to the point(s.)1) Mmmm... bistec sandwich...oh-so-fresh and flavorful.2) Mamey shake, fruity deliciousness.3) Owner... Cuban hotness. Let's hope Obama ends this whole ban on Cuba thing. And...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really, this place is solid. I highly recommend the Lechon (pulled pork, plaintain, onion), the empanadas, and the cafe con leche. The staff are great and you should listen to their recommendations....
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YES! This is the real deal my friends. I grew up eating Cuban food and this place is like mom's cooking. I am so happy I found it AND it's close to where I live. I've made it my personal mission to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Cuban food, and this place hits the spot! I love that they have a little eating area on stools, and the dA�cor makes you feel like you have stepped into a Havana quick bite spot! The big man and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome food. We visit the Logan Square area from the south burbs and happened to see an article this place. Yes, it lived up to the hype. Caution, this is a very casual type place. No fancy tables,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
No matter if it was named after the mileage from Cuba to the coast of Florida, this cafe has a major problem it will need to figure out. How the heck are they going to keep themselves off the American...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have put off writing this review for three days because words were just not coming to my brain to explain how flippin awesome this place is! OK, I dont even know where to start. The owners - so,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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Dear Adrienne, due to an order mishap when your husband called I offered to...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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We ordered veggie empanadas to go. I took one bite and realized it contained...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a great new addition to the Cuban scene. A low key, fun, friendly and funky what-appears-to-be-former-hot-dog-joint. I was expecting a sit down arrangement but as it turns out the only tables and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great sandwiches.Ordered the Cubano and the Media Noche. The wife like the media noche better, as did I. Both were solid sandwiches.Fries were just OK - but obviously this is not what they are going...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You have to love a family-owned business where everyone works their ass off to succeed. What a great little, and I mean little, Cuban sandwich shop. They serve other stuff, but I think sandwiches...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's rare I'd give anyone 5 stars, but this place deserves all the publicity it can get. Best cuban sandwiches and coffee ever. Totally gives Marianao a run for its money.
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been looking for a good, truly Cuban, Cuban place in Chicago for about 10 years. The closest I've come is either Caribbean or Cuban-Mexican - which are nice options, but definitely NOT Cuban....
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We drive by this place on the way home from work and it seems like the minute they opened up they were packed. We tried them out yesterday with a to go order. The Cubano sandwich was so fricken...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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We stopped in to see what the 'new place' was all about. It was fantastic...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
90 miles is incredible.I'll start out the day with a cafe cubano.Then come back at lunch when I can,and grab a cubano sandwich or a steak sandwich.The food is very fresh.It's well made and presented...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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We stopped in to see what the 'new place' was all about. It was fantastic! The owner's friendly personality and charm added to the already great food. The sandwiches were good, the empanadas (both veggie and...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I work around the corner from this place and had to try it for lunch. I ordered the steak sandwich, and it was well worth the wait. I ordered in, and sat at their bar stools that line the wall at...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place recently opened and is the halfway point from my parents house to my house. When I first saw it, I had to do a double take because the outside is so colorful and welcoming. I could see a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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