El Habanero is closing after 11 years. Last day of service is February 15th
El Habanero is closing after 11 years. Last day of service is February 15th
by RaunchySlappy
30 Comments
Secure-Hamster-411
Oh no. Thank you for sharing!
Hectorien
This is a bummer. Always sad to see a restaurant close, especially in the neighborhood. Had been meaning to go there as I only heard great things. The only thing that kept me away was that it was cash only, which I never have.
andiamo-1
This is so sad. What a great little spot we’re losing.
chitown619
Nooooooooooo! They have great food and are always so friendly in there. This sucks. Great spot.
salonicasbackroom
The pozole verde from El Habañero is arguably the best in the city. Has gotten me through so many illnesses.
This hurts…
FlowersByTheStreet
Damn….we’re losing a good one
-RedXV-
Probably would have gotten more business if they weren’t cash only. That’s why I only ate there once. I remember leaving because I forgot the cash only thing and there was a place next door that had a sign that said they took credit cards. It made me laugh because I know why they put up that sign and that’s where I ended up eating instead.
Wow this is so sad. I have been really annoyed trying to order from them lately tho, never answer the phone and they jacked up the prices on door dash.
SorinDiesel
The pambazo is maybe my favorite sandwich in the city. Heartbreaking
frogstrapp
total bummer. always had good meals there. where’s the next best place to get pambazo?
Fair_Astronomer_9881
I love this place! Heartbroken:(
Bowgee69
Noooooooooooooooo. 😢
hop123hop223
Nooooo!!!
idiocracyineffect
Very sad. That place was so good. I’m drooling just thinking about their pambazo.
davizzel
How many empty storefronts can Chicago endure? Seriously…never seen so many in my lifetime living in Chicago.
DepartmentHungry9392
Omg I had my first lunch in Chicago there. What a bummer. RIP to a real one. That chile relleno was dank.
AirportMundane5303
PLZ NO 💔💔💔
blipsman
Noooooo!!!!
yramt
Oh no! We were just there this week and had no idea.
StratmanKaraoke
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loocheez2
Damn best green chilaquiles in the city
dogdriving
So sad. I live so close and only recently started going
socool111
Is this the place by Ogalve? I thought it closed a while ago it always looked dark and unopened when I passed it
petmoo23
Great spot. One of my favorites in the neighborhood. What a bummer.
onion1313
Gentrification!!!!
lookingup1234
I lived in Logan Square when they first opened and absolutely loved this place. The pambazos are incredible—I still salivate just thinking about them. Beyond the amazing food, the family behind it is so kind and welcoming; they always made us feel at home. I’m truly sad for both the neighborhood and their family. Wishing them all the best, and I really hope I can visit one last time before they close.
cheecheecago
I heard from the lady behind the counter at MeLatte next door that one of the El Habanero employees bought the business and is reopening it in the spring. A neighbor of mine heard this too, and that it was being reconcepted. Anyone here have any insight on this?
Sensitive-Yam-9615
i literally just found out what a pambazo was this week because i tried a ahogado in GDL and then saw a post from 6 years ago of their pambazo and was about to head out there right now until i googled it and saw this… cannot believe they closed less than two weeks ago . does anyone have any recommendations for another spot?
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Oh no. Thank you for sharing!
This is a bummer. Always sad to see a restaurant close, especially in the neighborhood. Had been meaning to go there as I only heard great things. The only thing that kept me away was that it was cash only, which I never have.
This is so sad. What a great little spot we’re losing.
Nooooooooooo! They have great food and are always so friendly in there. This sucks. Great spot.
The pozole verde from El Habañero is arguably the best in the city. Has gotten me through so many illnesses.
This hurts…
Damn….we’re losing a good one
Probably would have gotten more business if they weren’t cash only. That’s why I only ate there once. I remember leaving because I forgot the cash only thing and there was a place next door that had a sign that said they took credit cards. It made me laugh because I know why they put up that sign and that’s where I ended up eating instead.
Best pambazo of my life
https://preview.redd.it/almalzbktxhe1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5e6088344b32af269b541b5b61404d9f166ebd8a
Wow this is so sad. I have been really annoyed trying to order from them lately tho, never answer the phone and they jacked up the prices on door dash.
The pambazo is maybe my favorite sandwich in the city. Heartbreaking
total bummer. always had good meals there. where’s the next best place to get pambazo?
I love this place! Heartbroken:(
Noooooooooooooooo. 😢
Nooooo!!!
Very sad. That place was so good. I’m drooling just thinking about their pambazo.
How many empty storefronts can Chicago endure? Seriously…never seen so many in my lifetime living in Chicago.
Omg I had my first lunch in Chicago there. What a bummer. RIP to a real one. That chile relleno was dank.
PLZ NO 💔💔💔
Noooooo!!!!
Oh no! We were just there this week and had no idea.
Damn best green chilaquiles in the city
So sad. I live so close and only recently started going
Is this the place by Ogalve? I thought it closed a while ago it always looked dark and unopened when I passed it
Great spot. One of my favorites in the neighborhood. What a bummer.
Gentrification!!!!
I lived in Logan Square when they first opened and absolutely loved this place. The pambazos are incredible—I still salivate just thinking about them. Beyond the amazing food, the family behind it is so kind and welcoming; they always made us feel at home. I’m truly sad for both the neighborhood and their family. Wishing them all the best, and I really hope I can visit one last time before they close.
I heard from the lady behind the counter at MeLatte next door that one of the El Habanero employees bought the business and is reopening it in the spring. A neighbor of mine heard this too, and that it was being reconcepted. Anyone here have any insight on this?
i literally just found out what a pambazo was this week because i tried a ahogado in GDL and then saw a post from 6 years ago of their pambazo and was about to head out there right now until i googled it and saw this… cannot believe they closed less than two weeks ago . does anyone have any recommendations for another spot?