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(773) 698-6867
2965 N Lincoln Ave
(Between Southport and George)
Chicago,
IL
60657
41.935476
-87.662787
Neighborhoods: Lakeview, North Side
Hours:
9/8-10/11: Tues-Sun 11am-7pm. Beginning 10/12: Open Daily 7am-7pm.
Price:
$
Last updated 9.30.09
Category:
Restaurants, Cafes, Coffeehouses
Parking:
Street Parking
Payment Methods:
Cash
Restaurant Special Features:
Coffee & Tea Shop Products:
Cuisine:
What People Are Saying About Macondo
Featured Review
Emilie Zanger
Contributor
When your Taste of Chicago stand sells 100,000 empanadas in two years, you start to think maybe you should open a restaurant devoted to those piping-hot pockets of joy. That's precisely the idea that occurred to the now-owners of this relaxed, mocha-walled Colombian coffee and empanada shop in Lakeview. Seven varieties of empanadas (from spicy chipotle mozzarella and seasoned ground beef to sweet tooth-sating dulce de leche with banana) fly out of the kitchen, along with other typical Colombian dishes such as cheese-oozing arepas with house-made chorizo. A custom, fair trade coffee…
Editor's Tips
- Save Money:
- If you get addicted to Macondo's signature coffee blend, never fear: You can buy it by the bag and make it at home every morning.
- The Extras:
- In addition to the signature blend, you can also purchase fair trade coffees from eight Colombian micro-regions, as well as fair trade products like woven straw hats and bags in the restaurant's small retail area.
- Know Before You Go:
- The empanadas come two to an order for $2.50, and as the price suggests, they're pretty small. If you're making a meal out of them, order a couple of varieties or add a house salad or a side of beans or rice.
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01/25/11
best empanada !
by andrealake at Citysearch
I just love this place - never ever walk away feeling let down . Best empanada in the city !!!!!
10/05/09
Starbucks doesnt have empanadas.
by chidiner99 at Citysearch
All of my friends I've brought to Las Tablas agree that the empanadas here are the best in Chicago, and now that Macondo is open we can get them to go anytime.
The sweet ones go great with the excellent quality coffee.
- Pros: best empanadas in chicago
- Cons: Not 24/7
The Details on Macondo
Place Categories:
- best empanadas
- excellent quality coffee
