La Plena - Chicago

Puerto Rican, American, Puerto Rican
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La Plena

La Plena
4.1 / 5 (940 reviews)

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The menu of La Plena from Chicago contains about 54 different dishes and drinks. On average you pay about $7.8 for a dish / drink.

The reviews for this Puerto Rican restaurant on Ontario Street in Chicago are mixed. While some customers had a terrible experience with rude staff and food quality issues, others had wonderful meals and felt a great vibe at the restaurant. The home-cooked meals were praised for their delicious flavors, with options for those who don't eat meat. Visitors also enjoyed the friendly service and welcoming atmosphere, making them feel right at home. Overall, it seems like this spot is worth a visit for those craving authentic Puerto Rican cuisine in the Mainland US.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Joslyn

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★ 4.1 / 5 from 940 reviews

Was b l at La Plena a mag?
Order #34 pork pasteles, arroz blanco y habichuelas. One of the best home cooked and freshly made meals I've ever had. Great atmosphere, overall just felt a great vibe. Epi and Zoraida have my full support. Y'all are amazing people, thank you for your dedication. Glad I randomly came across this gem of a spot. Take this as a sign to eat here. Stay blessed and safe La Plena family View all feedback.

What Thérèse Loiseau dislikes about La Plena:
Went to nandos ortario street and the staff were extremely rude. We travelled the whole way from Ireland to be treated in a disrespectful manner. The food was absolutely appalling and me and my family have been I’ll. The food we ordered was raw. The order we placed after ten minutes to be told they had no chicken left we had to choose something else. Horrible place. Needs health people to check it out . View all feedback.

therese-loiseau
28.10.2023

Went to nandos ortario street and the staff were extremely rude. We travelled the whole way from Ireland to be treated in a disrespectful manner. The food was absolutely appalling and me and my family have been I’ll. The food we ordered was raw. The order we placed after ten minutes to be told they had no chicken left we had to choose something else. Horrible place. Needs health people to check it out .

rey-benitez
28.10.2023

Service is always great. The food is so delicious and the atmosphere, makes me feel like I'm home. Definitely a place to visit if you're ever in the Humboldt Park area.

lexie-rodriguez
28.10.2023

The food was cooked to perfection with a true taste of Puerto Rico's seasonings. Prices were very nice! Staff was very nice, polite and offered great service.

joslyn-furlan
28.10.2023

Truly, a bird on top of this restaurant told me to eat here when my heart was asking for Puerto Rican food and plantains! HeheI very much enjoyed all of my favorite flavors and that they had options to not have meat if I didn’t want anyI had mofongo without meat and arroz con gondulez (don’t judge my Spanish lol)Only thing I would say is that the mofongo didn’t come with the sauce or liquid I usually have with the meal and the salad was nothing spectacularSuper thankful and had an amazing experienceThanks again!

vdicki-1
28.10.2023

Great food great prices would reccomend fast workers and good drinks. The atmosphere is nice I like this place a lot

  • Sandwiches

    Huevo Frito Con Jamon Y Queso Sandwich
    Huevo Frito Con Jamon Y Queso Sandwich

    Fried egg + ham & cheese.

    $6.5
    Bistec Encebollado Y Queso Sandwich
    Bistec Encebollado Y Queso Sandwich

    Steak + onions & cheese.

    $7.5
  • Sandwiches Estilo &Amp;Quot;Ei Jibarito&Amp;Quot;

    Filete De Pascado Sandwich
    Filete De Pascado Sandwich

    Fish fillet.

    $8.9
    Bistec Sandwich Estilo
    Bistec Sandwich Estilo

    steak

    $11.0
  • Starters

    24. Bistec Encebollado W/ Side
    24. Bistec Encebollado W/ Side

    Steak sauteed in onions; Served With Rice With Pigeon Peas Or White Rice; Beans; Salad And Options Of Fried Plantains Or Sweet Plantains

    $9.2
    25. Bistec En Salsa W/ Side
    25. Bistec En Salsa W/ Side
    $9.2

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