Restaurants on Western Avenue
Dunkin’ Donuts/Baskin Robbins
1651 N. Western Ave. 773.278.0215
Ava’s Italian ice
1814 N. Western Ave. Chicago, IL
Le Café Station Grill
1889 N. Winnebago Ave. (773) 697.4644
Dine-in, Carryout, or Delivery. New upscale little café restaurant connected to the Western “EL” station.
Sweet Rice
1904 N. Western Ave. Chicago, IL (773) 661-2743
Mixed Asian menu of Thai, Korean & Japanese fare BYOB
McDonald’s
Western/Milwaukee
Little Lazo’s Latin Café
1961 N. Western Ave (773
Cuban, Mexican & other Latin comfort foods
Arturo’s
2001 N. Western Ave. (773) 772-4944
Mexican. Been around for many years, some people have said this is their favorite place.
Lazo’s
2009 N. Western Ave. (773) 486-3303
Mexican food with full bar and live music occasionally
Mammoth Poke
2035 N. Western Ave. (312) 516-2456
The Art of Chicken
2041 N Western Ave. 773.661-2774
Open again after long shut down. Counter-service spot for flame-boiled grilled chicken and sides including “disco fries”.
Las Asadas
2045 N. Western Ave. (773) 235-5538
One of five in the Chicago area. Serves a fine basic taco.
John’s Pizzeria Ristorante & Lounge
2104 N. Western Ave. (773) 384-1755
A family restaurant that has been in the neighborhood since 1957. Delivers great thin-crust pizza till Midnight Sun-Thurs and till 1am Friday & Saturday.
Brasil Legal Cafe
2161 N. Western Ave. (773) 772-6650
Unassuming market & café offering traditional Brazilian food
Fresh Market Place
2134 N. Western Ave. (773) 904-3000
Inside this great neighborhood grocery store is a take-out restaurant and great to-go items.
Birrieria Estilo Jalisco
2230 N. Western Ave. (773) 252-8425Birrieria translates to “Goatery”, serving goat dishes and a few other basic Mexican dishes. Get a whole goat (serves 40) for $200.
Taqueria Chingon
2234 N. Western Ave. 773.687.9408
Upscale new taqueria with a variety of tasty options
Quesadilla La Reina Del Sur
2235 N. Western Ave. (773) 235-8807
Mexican with vegan and vegetarian options!
Sazon Cubano
2252 N. Western Ave. (773) 252-4747
Chef Special
2165 N. Western Ave. (773) 666-5143
Buzzing craft cocktail bar with a menu of upscaled Chinese favorites. Our staff’s favorite restaurant — could be because it’s our manager Ashlee’s husband’s restaurant but most likely because it is really good food!
The Fullerton
2400 W. Fullerton Ave. (773) 384-5500
Clean diner with cheap breakfast. Good basic breakfasts and lunches. Open for dinner.
Estrella Negra
2346 W. Fullerton Chicago, IL (773) 227-5993
Upscale Mexican restaurant with funky décor, great food and fun atmosphere.
Wonder Chop
2418 W. Fullerton Chicago, IL (773) 384-6499
A nice Chinese take-out & delivery.
Owen & Engine
2700 N. Western Ave. (773) 235-2930
A British pub with well reviewed food and an impressive beer list.