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Puebla Restaurant & Taquería
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Puebla Restaurant & Taquería
7.8
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Puebla Restaurant is a long-running Logan Square Mexican café where breakfast plates and combo dinners sit beside oversized vegetarian and suizo burritos. It’s more about homey dining room energy and friendly service than flash, with prices that make stuffed burrito plates feel like budget comfort.
Must-Try Dishes:
Vegetarian Burrito, Burrito Suizo Dinner, Carne Asada con Cebollita
Scores:
Value: 8.4
Service: 7.6
Consistency: 7.9
Food Quality: 8.2
Atmosphere: 6.4
Cultural Relevance: 7.8
What makes it special: Casual Mexican café known for hearty vegetarian and suizo burritos.
Who should go: Budget-minded diners craving sit-down burrito plates.
When to visit: Weekend brunch and late nights for fullest menu coverage.
What to order: Vegetarian Burrito, Burrito Suizo Dinner, carne asada cebollita.
Insider tip: Slide in late on Fridays or Saturdays for post-bar burritos.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Street parking on nearby residential blocks; usually manageable but tighter late evenings and weekends
Dress code: Casual — everyday clothes, hoodies, and jeans are completely fine
Noise level: Moderate — conversational at most times, slightly louder during late-night rushes
Weekend wait: 10–25 minutes during peak late-night burrito runs
Weekday lunch: Typically no wait; easy to walk in
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Good selection — several vegetarian burritos and combo plates
Vegan options: Limited — some items can be modified, but dairy and crema appear on many plates
Gluten-free options: Informal accommodation — corn tortillas available, but no dedicated gluten-free prep area
Good to Know
Is this good for a first date? Better for casual, low-pressure hangouts than romantic first dates — it’s relaxed, bright, and more about comfort food than ambiance.
Can I get a table without a reservation? Yes — it’s a walk-in café and most visits don’t require waiting except during late-night rushes.
Is it kid-friendly? Yes — family-friendly dining room, simple combo plates, and generous portions work well for kids and teens.
Best For
Better for: Large, filling burritos, budget-friendly sit-down meals, and late-night comfort food in a neighborhood café setting
Skip if: You want trendy ambiance, chef-driven Mexican menus, or highly customizable modern burrito builds
Puebla Restaurant & Taquería
7.9
Puebla Restaurant has been serving Logan Square since the early 1990s, pairing mole poblano plates and big combo dinners with late-night hours near the Logan Theatre. It’s more old-school dining room than sleek bar, but locals still rely on it for after-movie enchiladas, tacos, and margaritas into the early morning on weekends.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mole Poblano Chicken, Carne Asada Taco Dinner, Chilaquiles Verdes
Scores:
Value: 8.3
Service: 7.2
Consistency: 7.8
Food Quality: 8
Atmosphere: 6.3
Cultural Relevance: 8.4
What makes it special: Long-running neighborhood Mexican dining room known for mole and late hours.
Who should go: Groups wanting sit-down plates after movies or bars.
When to visit: Weekend late nights when the room fills after Logan Theatre.
What to order: Mole poblano, carne asada taco dinner, chilaquiles verdes.
Insider tip: Sit near the bar for faster refills and a livelier late-night feel.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Street parking along Milwaukee and nearby residential blocks; usually easier on weeknights but can be tight after Logan Theatre showtimes. No valet.
Dress code: Casual — jeans, sweaters, and everyday attire are the norm.
Noise level: Moderate to lively — conversation is possible at smaller tables, but it can get louder late at night.
Weekend wait: 20–40 minutes after movie let-outs and peak late-night rush; shorter outside those windows.
Weekday lunch: Typically little to no wait when open during daytime hours.
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Yes — enchiladas, chilaquiles, veggie tacos, and sides can be ordered meat-free on request.
Vegan options: Limited — some bean, rice, and veggie items may be adaptable, but sauces and tortillas may include dairy or lard; confirm with staff.
Gluten-free options: Partially — corn tortillas and some plates can work for gluten-avoiders, but there isn’t a dedicated prep area.
Good to Know
Is this good for a first date? Better for comfortable, low-key dates than formal first impressions — it’s relaxed, nostalgic, and casual rather than romantic or polished.
Can I get a table without a reservation? Yes — it’s generally first-come, first-served; arriving before or after movie rushes improves your chances of being seated quickly.
Is it kid-friendly? Yes — spacious booths, familiar combo plates, and a calm early-evening vibe work well for families; late nights skew more adult-focused.
Best For
Better for: Sit-down late-night Mexican classics, hearty combo plates, and a longstanding neighborhood feel near the Logan Theatre.
Skip if: You’re looking for trendy cocktails, modern small plates, or a buzzy party-bar scene — other late-night spots in the area fit that better.