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Irazu Costa Rican Restaurant & CateringA

1865 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 · Costa Rican restaurant, Bar, Central American restaurant · Bucktown

Beloved Costa Rican staple with warm, high-touch service, hearty casados and pepitos, great for groups; occasional slow service and a few quality slips, but overall a winning neighborhood destination.

Our take

Irazu stands among the region's finest neighborhood dining establishments through exceptional food quality anchored in authentic Costa Rican classics and outstanding service attentiveness where servers and owner Henry engage tables personally. Consistency shows minor variation during peak service, and the bright, welcoming setting excels as a gathering space rather than destination design, positioning this as a beloved local institution rather than a culinary destination.

One caveat: Service can slow at peak; a few reports of long waits and missed courses

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Opening Hours

Monday Tuesday11:00–21:00 Wednesday11:00–21:00 Thursday11:00–21:00 Friday11:00–21:00 Saturday11:00–21:00 Sunday
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