Coobah
Chicago, IL 60657-1419
Phone: (773) 528-2220
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Roscoe Street
- Directions:
- El: Brown Line to Southport
- Hours:
- Mon, Wed 11am-12am, Tue, Thu-Fri 11am-2am , Sat-Sun 10am-2am
Editorial Review for Coobah – by J.P. Anderson
The Scene
It's a pretty tight squeeze into Coobah, a dark, smoky Latin spot where sexy bartenders mix mojitos and caipirinhas for a crowd of Southport hipsters. The decor provides plenty of eye candy too, with rust-colored terra cotta walls, metal clamshell light fixtures, and fans waving breezily back and forth above the bar. Friendly, on-the-ball service makes up for long waits at the bar.
The Food
Coobah's pan-Latin fare pops with flavor, from piping-hot queso with duck chorizo to chilly, chunky ceviche that starts out cool, then packs a mean red pepper-induced afterburn. Moist, hearty tamales are a specialty; try tangy goat cheese and artichoke or cider-braised chicken. Other tempting options include roasted chicken with saffron rice and tender, spicy-sweet lamb shank with spicy coconut mashed sweet potatoes.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkThe wine list is short and reasonably priced, with a good selection of Chilean and Spanish reds in the $30-$40 range.
Save MoneyDrink specials: Mon two-for-one martinis; Tue $5 sangria pitchers; Wed half-price bottles of wine; Sun half-price mojitos and $3 Red Stripe bottles.
ParkingThere's a lot behind the restaurant that has space for about a dozen cars, a boon on this busy street.
User Reviews for Coobah
01/23/2008 Posted by lburro1
The atmosphere at Coobah was incredibly unique and tasteful. However, the food was lackluster and disappointing. Their signature dish, the pork, was unimpressive and flavorless. I do not understand why it is receiving such rave reviews.
01/21/2008 Posted by jetsetter9
Went to Coobah a few nights ago with a party of 5 and LOVED it! The appetizers and entrees were amazing! Their pork tenderloin is out-of-this world...a great fusion of flavors that leaves you wanting more. In general all the dishes were unique due to the combination of spices and flavors. I thought the sangria was too sweet, but besides that I will definitely be coming back soon!
Pros: yummy food
Cons: parking
