Great Cuban Food in Bucktown
For those of you looking off the beaten path in Chicago, allow me to recommend Cafe LaGuardia, located at 2111 W. Armitage in the Bucktown neighborhood. Cafe LaGuardia is family owned. The first time I ventured here with my boyfriend, we were actually seated by the owner's mother!
The menu is fantastic. Features include traditional Cuban food with pork and seafood in the spotlight, and awesome mojitos. There are daily specials, and the ever popular "Taste of Cuba" which boasts samples of the most popular dishes.
You can come with a big group and hang out at the bar, occasionally there is live Cuban music on a small stage in the front of the restaurant. For your wintertime needs, there is a fireplace in the bar so you can stay toasty. Cafe LaGuardia is actually a little famous as well, as it was featured on "Tasty Travels" with Rachael Ray on the Food Network as well as the local Chicago show "Check Please!"
Cafe LaGuardia is easily accesible by car, and parking is plentiful in the neighborhood. Taxis are easy to catch getting out there, but getting back into downtown can be tricky. You can take public transit by using the Armitage bus (#73) or the Blue Line El to the Western stop.
