Cafe Rosa

About

Puerto Rican, American (Traditional)

Price Range : Under $10 ($)

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    Yelp rating
    4 stars

Location

Adress: 5842 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

Phone: (773) 581-2982

Work Hours

Mon
Tue 10:00 am-8:30 pm
Wed 10:00 am-8:30 pm
Thu 10:00 am-8:30 pm
Fri 10:00 am-8:30 pm
Sat 10:00 am-8:30 pm
Sun 11:00 am-7:00 pm

Business info

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    Health Score
    70 out of 100
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    Takes Reservations
    No
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    Delivery
    No
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    Take-out
    Yes
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    Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
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    Bike Parking
    Yes
  • accessibility
    Good for Kids
    Yes
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    Good for Groups
    Yes
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    Ambience
    Casual
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    Noise Level
    Average
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    Alcohol
    Full Bar
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    Outdoor Seating
    No
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    Has TV
    Yes
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    Waiter Service
    Yes
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    Caters
    Yes

Reviews

  • Irma L.

    star star star star star_border 6 June 2026

    Finally got to try food from this restaurant. Ordered through UberEats.
    Empanadas were good though a tad stale.
    Pork chops were awesome. Puerto Rican rice was excellent. Seasoned perfectly and moist but not sticky. Beans were a little salty but still delicious.
    Also had some maduros. They were yummy! We will be ordering again soon!

  • Johnny F.

    star star star star_border star_border 27 May 2026

    Ordered via UberEats:

    Steak Jibbarito w/ Rice: Man, I love Puerto Rican food and this place had such great reviews. I was ready to go! The Jibbarito was delicious but rather VERY salty. So, I went on to try the rice. Also, VERY salty. I definitely just felt like I was eating salt. I'm not mad because the flavor was great overall (steak, sauce, plaintain) but the salt was overbearing.

  • Michelle V.

    star star star star star 20 May 2026

    I have been going to Cafe Rosa since it opened a few years ago. I waited to write a review because I wanted to test their consistency. Let me tell you, I have not been disappointed yet! Their Lechon is always so juicy and flavorful, their jibaritos top-notch (although I prefer to have mayo-ketchup instead of plain mayo), their alcapurias are delicious, as is almost everything I've tried. This weekend I had a Pionono (canoa) and the platano maduro was perfectly sweet and the meat deliciously seasoned. I also had the Lechon Jibarito and Arroz con Gandules. As always, I was not disappointed. Service was great as well. My only recommendation on the food is to add more gandules to the rice. :) Will definitely be back soon!

  • lefvia m.

    star star star star_border star_border 19 May 2026

    Went to this place based on Yelp reviews... moment you walk in it smells like home cooking.... service was great, atmosphere was welcoming, the place is kinda small and limited parking. I order plantain fritters (alcapurria) and beef empanada and they were very nice to make those to order... those were outstanding and none stingy with the meet. Arroz con gandulees (pigeons peas) and lechón (pork) and chicken dish were ok, the beans were really good. I would go back for the fritters.

  • Chris A.

    star star star star star 16 May 2026

    Apparently good PR food can be found on the southwest side. Cafe Rosa's didn't disappoint. The empanada was delicious along with the "jivaritos". Try the homemade parcha, it was so good!

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