Cafeteria Marcela’s

The carne guisada melts in your mouth amd you can cut it with a spoon. Super reasonable prices and really fast service (also friendly). The jibarito is fantastic and the salsa Verde they give you with everything would go great on a tire let alone actual food.

Can't go wrong here. This place is always good any time of the day. For all you early risers, this is your morning breakfast stop. I come by here a couple of times a week, and it never fails that this place is busy at 7 am. The food is made fresh every day and most made to order. The staff is super friendly and the place has an old school diner vibe. If you're a coffee lover, this is the spot for a fresh cup.

Food just delicious the service very polite order to pick up very fast can't ask for better service love it ...

I absolutely love the food here it is always consistent, have been coming here since it was a small walk in place with barely no sitting, Love that they have expanded and that food still taste delicious over the years, staff is so nice and friendly and welcoming. The portions are well enough to share!

My buddy in pinball league told me this is the best restaurant in Chicago and he's only ever been there for breakfast. That's a bold statement! I will say, it's in my top 5 restaurants in the city. This place is a solid 5 stars! Comida Lechon (roasted pork) with yellow rice and some tostones or potato salad is a go to. I've also had Comidas Guisada (beef stew) and the Pollo Guisado (chicken stew) and they too are a solid 5 stars. I see another review for the cheeseburger, so now I need to try that!

Growing up in New York I learned to love Puerto Rican food. This place is great. I can eat their Lechon breakfast lunch or dinner. Folks that work there are great and portions are ridiculously large.

Ordered takeout from Cafeteria Marcela's over the weekend and was not disappointed. I ordered a 2 breakfast steak sandwich with egg and shared maduros on the side and it was so delicious! The pricing is really good for the big portions they serve you.The inside is nice; there are booths along the wall and on the opposite side is the kitchen area. There is also outside seating out front in a really cute gated area. Masks were worn inside by everyone not eating.

C and I happened to be biking through the neighborhood and stopped for lunch. C ordered a vege Jibarito, which is grilled veges between fried plaintain. The veges consisted of broccoli Florets, Green Beans, Yellow Carrots, And Bell Peppers, Onions, and Lettuce with some kind of sauce. I ordered Flautas with Chicken and Potatoes, which was served with a white cheese and sliced tomatoes. Mine was good, but C's Jibarito was simply outstanding. We were blown away. The restaurant is small, but cute. Service was friendly and good; prices reasonable. We sat outside. (Thankfully they have outdoor seating!) p.s. We never heard Yellow Carrots before. They are not like regular carrots at all. I liked them!

The best breakfast egg & cheese sandwich with ham or bacon! Very big sandwich so you will be stuffed. The cafe con leche also great. You know it's good when all the moving truck guys are here to pick up breakfast & coffee. Easy street parking.

Some of the best lechón or pernil I've ever had! Must have the arroz con gandules, potato salad, and beans.... Just spectacular! Service is great, they all do super well! Atmosphere is perfect Chicago Latino !