Puerto Rican Sandwiches in Humboldt Park

"Welcome to my home" is the gregarious greeting you'll receive when you enter Papa's Cache Sabroso on West Division Street. Owner Victor Garcia, known to guests simply as Papa, has a big personality that permeates his dependable neighborhood restaurant. The inside of Papa's, with colorful beach and Puerto Rican flag murals, speaks to Papa's pride in his home country and the delicious fare he serves.

Tastybeat recommends Papa's popular jibarito sandwich, offered with both steak and chicken. This unique sandwich substitutes fried plantains* for bread. Sandwiched between the plantains, the jibarito contains juicy rotisserie chicken or steak, sautéed onion, tomato, lettuce, cheese and mayonnaise. And be sure to request Papa's special hot sauce to bring out the flavors of this scrumptious treat. To round out your meal, order a side of spectacular Puerto Rican rice and beans.

If you're not in the mood for a jibarito, try Papa's famous rotisserie chicken or a dish of tostones (crispy fried plantains) with rice and beans. The vegetarian-prepared beans are simmered with Spanish adobo, dried green and red peppers, and a savory tomato sauce.

This Humboldt Park gem speaks to the refreshing diversity in Chicago. You can order your meal to go, eat in, or eat al fresco in their sidewalk seating.

Happy Eating,

Tastybeat

* Plantains are flavorful, semi-sweet cooking bananas used in much Central American cuisine.

Papa's Cache Sabroso
2517 West Division (map)
Chicago
(Delivery available)
Restaurant Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 10:30am-9:30pm
Friday & Saturday: 10:30am-10pm
Closed on Sunday