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Cafe Bolero: Traveller Reviews

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#578 of 4,327 restaurants in Chicago
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  • Cuisines: Cuban, Latin, Spanish
  • Price range*: £1-17 ($1-30)
  • Neighbourhood: Calumet
  • Special features: Romantic, Outdoor seating
  • Address: 2252 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
  • Phone:  (773) 227-9000

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“Great Cuban Food”

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4 of 5 stars
Illinois
9 Jul 2006

A small group of us ate there last night. I don't claim to be an expert on Cuban cuisine. But the food we had was excellent. Service was prompt and efficient. Great decor. Easy parking in the neighborhood.

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“Worst Food Ever”

Cafe Bolero

9 Jul 2006

Potentially worst than the cafeteria food in a public school. Being from Miami and having eaten real Cuban food this place is a complete disaster. HORRIBLE food that I do not think my dog would eat and the service may be even worse than the food. The manager was extremely rude when I said that the food was not good and told me I'd have to pay for it anyway and did not offer an apology and just walked away. Not only was it not authentic Cuban it was disgusting. I wouldn't recomend it to anyone.

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“It's definately not La Carreta in Miami”

Cafe Bolero

21 Dec 2004
3/4 found this review helpful

I was there on 12/20/04 and had the worst service ever. I'm a server myself and know how service should be, this was unacceptable. The bartender took our order and forgot to bring the drinks, we ordered a yuca relleno appetizer and got it with the food, the busboy brought our food out and forgot the black beans. No one came over to say how was the dinner or if we needed anything. On top of everything, I tipped 20% and regreted it. I'm from Miami and often bragged how good authentic Cuban food is, so I took my aunt to Cafe Bolero, because it said "Authentic Cuban Cuisine" --- to my amazement it wasn't even close and how embarrassing it was to say it wasn't to my aunt. This was very disappointing and I will never go back nor recommend it to anyone.

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2252 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Tel: (773) 227-9000
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.