A Premier Cuban Restaurant in Chicago

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We have a jam-packed lineup for you in January to cure those post-Christmas blues. Check out what WTTW Channel 11's Check, Please TV said about us...

Please stop by if you are out looking for a great place to eat and grab a cocktail. We love to see "our family".

- Carlos and "Mom"

See the Famous Faces at Cafe Laguardia!

You never know who you'll rub shoulders with.

Is that Rachael Ray?

Carlos and Rachael Ray.

Jorge and Janet Davis, 190 North.

Carlos and Manny Flores, 1st Ward Alderman.

Carlos and Scott Waguespack, 32nd Ward Alderman.

Carlos and Ben Gordon, Chicago Bulls.

Carlos and Ken Dunkin, Illinois State Representative 5th District.

Carlos and Janet Davis of Channel 9's '190 North.'

Jorge and Janet.

The Laguardia Team and Janet.

(The late) Papa and Mama Laguardia, Alex Telles, Carlos, and Illinois State Senator, Dick Durbin.

Carlos and Freddy Rodriguez of 'Ugly Betty' and the '6 Feet Under' movie.

Carlos and Lilia Chacon, Fox News Reporter.

Mama, Carlos and Brian Skinner of the LA Clippers.

Tatiana and Rachael Ray.

Jose Contreras, MLB star.

Jose Contreras, MLB star.

Jose Contreras, MLB star.

Carlos, Jose Contreras (Chicago White Sox) and Mama Laguardia.

Yussef Jackson, son of Rev. Jesse Jackson, Carlos and Mama.

Sandy Goldberg of Channel 5 News, her husband Gregg, Carlos and Mama.

Chuchito Valdez, son of the famous Cuban pianist Chuchu Valdez, with Carlos and Mama.

Carlos, Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott.

Phil Ponce (WTTW Channel 11) and Carlos on the set of Check Please!.

Mrs. Harry Caray, Carlos and friends.

Aureliano Solgado of Univision TV and Carlos.

Esmerelda Medellin of Univision TV and Carlos.

Carlos and Jeffrey Levine (right), attorney for Elian Gonzalez, the boy who arrived in Miami from Cuba and was subsequently sent back.

Carlos and Jorge Laguardia on the set of Check Please!.

John Davis � founder of 'A Taste of California Wine Club' � and Carlos.

Famous local Cubans Armando 'Tio', Frankie, and Carlos San Roman.

World Travelers visit Carlos and enjoy the Sidewalk Cafe.

Home-Cooked Cuban Food and Drinks*

* As featured on 190 North, WTTW Channel 11's Check, Please! TV, Rachael Ray, and Chicago Tonight, WBBM 780 Radio, WGN Channel 9, ABC CHannel 7, Chicago Sun-Times, Channel 2 CBS News, The Daily Herald, Chicago Magazine, Chicago Reader, Food & Wine, Elite and Food Industry News!

Café Laguardia is known as one of the best Cuban Chicago restaurants, located in the Bucktown Wicker Park neighborhood on the northwest side, about three miles from downtown Chicago.

Well-known in the local neighborhood for its friendly and welcoming atmosphere, it's the perfect place for eating some home-style Cuban food, trying some well-prepared Cuban drinks from the fully-stocked bar, or just relaxing in the leather couches next to the fireplace.

If you are lucky enough to meet host Carlos Laguardia, owner of the restaurant, and Mama Laguardia when you come for dinner or a cocktail, you can be sure of a warm welcome. Carlos will always remember you and Mama will always have a smile ready! See Carlos in his younger days!

Back in Bainoa, Cuba in 1950, Café Laguardia was a combination restaurant, grocery store and bar, strategically located in the center of town across the street from the main bus stop – actually, the only bus stop in town. Now it's here in Chicago! Although a long way from Cuba, it retains the same atmosphere and charm, and the same superb Cuban food and drinks. They use the same Cuban recipes, the food is always hot and made to order, and the customers are always made to feel at home.

"We love our customers" is the Café Laguardia motto. "They are our family. If we can't serve them good quality home made Cuban food, we should get out of this industry. Good Cuban food is worth the wait!"