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Cemitas Puebla
(Now Closed)Mexican Restaurant$$$$
Humboldt Park, Chicago
The experts at Food Network and Eater recommend this place
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Food NetworkAugust 4, 2014This restaurant is the only one of its kind in Chicago serving cemitas, authentic poblano sandwiches made on sesame seed rolls slathered with avocado and chipotle adobo, stuffed with meaty fillings. Read more
Redeye ChicagoJanuary 16, 2015Make sure to try the Cemita milanesa which is sprinkled with queso oaxaca over breaded and butterflied pork chops smothered with the chipotle sauce used on the taco arabe. Read more
Serious EatsAugust 19, 2011Tacos arabes-Lebanese and Mexican food with a flour tortilla almost like a pita, wrapped around schwarma-like spit-roasted pork and onion. Try all three salsas: salsa verde, salsa roja, and chipotle. Read more
Amanda RosalesSeptember 26, 2012My sister really enjoyed the Milanesa cemita. I loved my asada torta! The bread was great and fresh super soft and has a great taste. Service was great very polite!!!
Kryzco OakleyJuly 8, 2014Cemitas are always a sure fire hit in my opinion but another gem no one really mentions is the chicharrón quesadillas. So much flavor! I really haven't had anything I didn't like from this place.
ChicagoistAugust 1, 2014This Humboldt Park staple may be best known for its cemita, but their tacos arabe may be the best dish on their menu. Read more
Time Out ChicagoDecember 20, 2013The brisket cemita by Cemitas Puebla and Smoque BBQ is one of the 100 best things we ate this year.
Angelo VillalobosApril 18, 2013Amazing food. I am officially hooked. Best type of sandwich (cemita) in chicago. Don't call it a torta...
Liliana SMarch 20, 2013I really enjoyed my milanesa cemita and the taco arabe was delicious. I will most definitely be back
Adrian ZepedaJanuary 15, 2015I had the tacos arabes and wasn't disappointed. I look forward to trying some of their other selections.- Food NetworkDecember 6, 2011Guy Fieri, host of Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, visited Cemitas Puebla in Chicago, IL, for a one-of-a-kind Mexican sandwich. Read more
Jessie BarberApril 3, 2010The carne asada cemita is probably the best food I have ever had. Hands down my favorite restaurant in Chicago. Pair one with a Mexican Coke!
Get the chalupas, cemita arebes, and tacos arebes with the green salsa! Best items on the menu!
TV Food MapsAugust 26, 2014Check out Cemita's Pueblo as seen on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives , Unique Eats Read more
Shawn StaffordNovember 9, 2010The Cemitas are amazing! And the salsa on the table is fantastic too. This place is a shrine of deliciousness :)
Joey FitzpatrickMay 10, 2010I am stuffed and the wallet still is too. Had the Carne Enchilada Cemita and an El Pastor taco. I want to take the salsa home with me.
Michael MinaOctober 11, 2011One of my favorite hole-in the wall joints! The Milanesa cemita is the best. Read more
Glenda Guadalupe - CanoJanuary 23, 2013The food is so good at this place.......really good family recipes :-)
Richard AOctober 19, 2010Go through the alley and park at the back. Just buzz the door bell and they will let you in. These people are so nice!
Darrell NakagawaOctober 14, 2011This place rocks! Their chipotle sauce is not too hot and perfect for me
Mike GaninoDecember 17, 2009I can't get the Carne Enchilada Cemita out of my head. The chorizo taco is the best ever--crunchy crispy. Great service too.
Carol 💋💅December 8, 2011Came here bcuz it was on ch. 7 hungry hound. But never coming back. Cemitas on the menu is 6.50 was charged 7.15 Everything on menu is off by 50 cents or so. Complained & was told "it's an old menu" 
Jaime HWNovember 9, 2011Scoutmob app not working at cp... Go to
The milanesa (butterfly pork chop) cemita is outstanding.
Christyl MarshMarch 16, 2012Don't order veg cemitas. Was told it had sautéed mixed veggies. It only had lettuce & tomatoes. :( I would have ordered something else if I'd been told the truth. Bad first experience.
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- Mon–Sun
- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
(773) 772-8435
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