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May Street Cafe

Address
1146 W Cermak Rd Chicago IL 60608
Phone
(312) 421-4442
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Business Hours

Status: Open

Sunday
5:00am-9:00pm
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
5:00am-10:00pm
Wednesday
5:00am-10:00pm
Thursday
5:00am-10:00pm
Friday
5:00am-11:00pm
Saturday
5:00am-11:00pm

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Contemporary Latin steakhouse serving Allen Brothers "The Great Steakhouse Steaks" gourmet seasonal Nuevo Latino Works with local growers serves Dinner Brunch available for private parties 20 to 400 guests Dine alfresco on our indoor outdoor patio

Gourmet seasonal cooking featuring Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban and Traditional American foods with an eclectic twist. All beef, pork and lamb products come from Allen Brothers - The Great Steakhouse Steaks. Enjoy the warm summer weather while dining alfresco on May St. Cafe's outdoor patio.

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Tucked away on a desolate stretch of Cermak Avenue, May Street Cafe entices diners for its Nuevo Latin flavors. The menu changes weekly with an array of fish and meat entrees joining ongoing delights like a spicy tortilla soup and jibaritos (pork sandwiches on plantains). It's more like a fine-dining establishment, but the local art on the walls is the only cafe-like touch. For a bouquet of...

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little hidden secret on south side

Average Rating
100

one of the best places I've eaten at. don't pass it up. you will be licking your plate after tasting the pasta dish.

It's a fine dining place in Pi...

Average Rating
100

It's a fine dining place in Pilsen - highest quality meats and fish - plus great salads and deserts. The use of pineapple, lime, sauces that are Latin makes for a unique twist on favorites. We come for special occasions. I especially appreciate their gardens!

OVER RATED---NOT A BYOB ANY MORE!

Average Rating
20

I Have been here 3 times in the past. It was always a BYOB, now it is not! The Chef was rude about it and said we could not drink our wine we brought because ""he was losing too much F*$king money."" Then a minute later he was bragging to his friends at the bar about all the famous people he knew and how much money he was making! The food was mediocre at best. The menu is very stale and...

The Jewel of Pilsen

Average Rating
80

Don't let the location or exterior of May St. Cafe scare you off. The interior is small, but intimate. You will definitely need reservations as it seems to be flooded with customers since they were featured on Check Please. The food will not make you say WOW, but it is good. You mix the good food with good wine (BYOB, except for 3.50 corkage fee) and it makes for a fun night. This place is...

Must try

Average Rating
100

Great food, good service and two really good chefs who know what they are doing. To top it all, it is still BYOB, so feel free to take a wine of your choice and enjoy with this delicious food.

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May Street Cafe can be found at W Cermak Rd 1146. The following is offered: Restaurants: Caribbean. The entry is present with us since Sep 8, 2010 and was last updated on Nov 12, 2013. In Chicago there are 19 other Restaurants: Caribbean . An overview can be found here.

Contemporary Latin steakhouse serving Allen Brothers "The Great Steakhouse Steaks" gourmet seasonal Nuevo Latino
Works with local growers serves Dinner Brunch available for private parties 20 to 400 guests
Dine alfresco on our indoor outdoor patio

Gourmet seasonal cooking featuring Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban and Traditional American foods with an eclectic twist. All beef, pork and lamb products come from Allen Brothers - The Great Steakhouse Steaks. Enjoy the warm summer weather while dining alfresco on May St. Cafe's outdoor patio.

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* Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine,...

Here is served some of the finest in Puerto Rican, Mexican, Cuban, contemporary American, and Nuevo Latino cuisines. Come here for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Don't forget to bring your own spirits. For this, there is no fee.

executive chef Mario Santiago tweets to order.

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