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La Catedral Cafe & Restaurant - North Lawndale, Chicago, IL

La Catedral Cafe & Restaurant - North Lawndale

5.0
5
15 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

About this restaurant

An award-winning, Mexican café serving up a Guadalajara-inspired, extensive menu

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What 15 people are saying

La Catedral Cafe & Restaurant - North Lawndale reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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5.0
5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Best Overall

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Best Food

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Best Value

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Mexican

  • Near West Side

    Best Overall

  • Near West Side

    Best Food

  • Near West Side

    Best Service

  • Near West Side

    Best Ambience

  • Near West Side

    Best Value

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Catedral Cafe & Restaurant in North Lawndale shines with "delicious food" and a "vibrant atmosphere." Guests appreciate the "amazing ambience," "authentic Mexican" cuisine, and "outstanding staff." While service can improve, the "Cafe de Olla is the best" and the modern decor enhances the experience. Reservations are recommended.
15 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was very tasty and the waiters were very nice . The lady in the front not so much

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  2. Gina VIP

    Chicago2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Extensive menu. The chilaquiles are what they are known for and their coffee with orchata.

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  3. Hilda

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    VERY nice place with great food, excellent service and their Cafe de Olla is the best I’ve had. I really recommend this restaurant.

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  4. Isabel VIP

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Love their poblano chilaquiles. They’re mild how I like them

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  5. isabel VIP

    Las Vegas7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food. There is a wait and they ask you to wait in your car since the entrance is so small but it was fine and worth it!

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  6. MIRIAM

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Parking is easy to find, with spots available on the major street and surrounding side streets, so you won’t have to worry much about that. We made a reservation via Table, which helped us get seated quickly—though it’s worth noting that most reservations seemed to be for larger parties, so we had a bit of an advantage as a smaller group. The service was prompt, and they took our order right away. We already knew what we wanted: I went with the green chilaquiles, my husband had the red, and my daughter opted for pancakes. Everything was delicious! A highlight was the Café de Olla—when we ordered the large, we were pleasantly surprised by the huge mug they brought out! It was so enjoyable. The atmosphere is also worth mentioning. The art and vibrant colors give the space a lively, welcoming feel. It’s a great spot whether you're with family or friends, perfect for a relaxed meal or catching up. We had a fantastic time and will definitely be coming back!

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  7. BELLA VIP

    Chicago2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I love the food and the prices are reasonable. The only thing that bug me is that a lot of restaurants do not go that extra step. We went for a birthday celebration and I wish some type of treat would be served to the birthday person as a courtesy. But overall everything was great.

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  8. Sonia

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love the catedral’s new location. So much closer to me!

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  9. Victoria VIP

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    La comida siempre deliciosa y el servicio excelente

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  10. Aglaet

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful decor, great customer service and delicious food!

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La Catedral Cafe & Restaurant - North Lawndale is rated 5 stars by 15 OpenTable diners.

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1407 S Washtenaw Ave., Chicago, IL 60608

Additional information

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  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 7:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
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