Borinquen Restaurant

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  • Address
    1720 N California Ave, Humboldt Park
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  • Phone
    773 442 8001
  • Transport
    underground rail: Brown Line to Western

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Lonely Planet review

The story goes that Borinquen owner Juan 'Peter' Figueroa created his signature dish after reading an article in a Puerto Rican newspaper about a sandwich that subbed plantains for bread - a flash of inspiration that birthed the jibarito , an auspiciously popular dish that piles steak, lettuce, tomato and garlic mayo between two thick, crisply fried plantain slices.

The remarkably delicious dish is all the rage within Chicago food circles and has since started popping up at other Puerto Rican eateries. It's the marquee item at Borinquen, though more traditional Puerto Rican fare is also available at this homey family spot.