Opening hours
Closed · opens 11:30 AM
| Monday | 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Local time in Chicago: 12:16 AM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (773) 252-5687 to confirm.
Location & directions
1865 North Milwaukee AvenueChicago, IL 60647
About Irazu
Looking for a costa Rican restaurant in Chicago? Irazu is at 1865 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. It's part of our guide to 5,398 restaurants, cafes and bars in Chicago.
Irazu is open 6 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM (closed Sunday).
Available service options are dine-in.
Phone: (773) 252-5687.
Quick facts
- Category
- Costa Rican Restaurant
- Address
- 1865 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647
- Phone
- (773) 252-5687
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM (closed Sunday)
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for latin American restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Irazu’s weekday schedule with 5 other latin American restaurants in Chicago. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:30 AM, later than most (the typical opening time is 11:00 AM) and closes at 9:30 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 10:00 PM).
In total it is open about 60 hours a week, about the same as the local median (60 hours). 100% of latin American restaurants in Chicago open on Sundays; Irazu does not.
Compared with 5 other latin American restaurants in Chicago that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for latin American restaurants across the US
Based on 93 menus with 5,950 priced items from latin American restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $11.95, and half of all items are priced between $6.00 and $17.00.
We don’t have Irazu’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what latin American restaurants across the US typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Tostones | 27% | $5.75 |
| French Fries | 20% | $6.00 |
| Tres Leches | 19% | $7.36 |
| White Rice | 17% | $5.00 |
| Guacamole | 15% | $8.00 |
| Churros | 15% | $8.89 |
| Black Beans | 15% | $4.50 |
| Pernil | 14% | $18.99 |
Calculated from 93 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Irazu there are 92 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 300 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bars & Pubs (61), Cafes & Coffee (44), Mexican & Tex-Mex (23), and Bakeries & Desserts (21).
Competition is light: 1 other costa Rican restaurant is within a mile and 5 within three miles. The closest is Amaru, 0.6 mi away.
90 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Bars & PubsRed & White Wine Bar< 0.1 mi
- ThaiSilom 12< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & Coffeethrd< 0.1 mi
- PizzaThe StopAlong0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsAva's Italian Ice0.1 mi
What to expect at a costa Rican restaurant
Latin American and Caribbean restaurants bring together dozens of national cuisines: Cuban sandwiches and ropa vieja, Puerto Rican mofongo, Peruvian ceviche and lomo saltado, Colombian and Venezuelan arepas, Salvadoran pupusas, Brazilian churrasco, Jamaican jerk and Haitian griot. Many are family-run and closely tied to the community around them.
What to order
- Pupusas, arepas or empanadas – inexpensive, handheld and a good introduction
- Ceviche – fresh citrus-cured fish, the signature of Peruvian kitchens
- Jerk chicken – smoky and spicy, a Jamaican staple
- Cuban sandwich or ropa vieja – classics of Cuban-American cooking
Good to know
- Many places do brisk takeout at lunch; dinner is more relaxed.
- Weekend menus may include special dishes such as sancocho or feijoada.
- Ask for the house hot sauce or pikliz – it is often made on site.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Irazu's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM (closed Sunday). Monday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM; Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM; Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM; Thursday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM; Friday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM; Saturday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM; Sunday: Closed.
Is Irazu open on Sunday?
No, Irazu is closed on Sundays.
Where is Irazu located?
Irazu is located at 1865 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647.
What is the phone number of Irazu?
You can call Irazu at (773) 252-5687.
Does Irazu offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Irazu. Listed service options: dine-in.
Is Irazu open late?
No, Irazu usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Irazu?
There are 300 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Irazu. Nearby options include Red & White Wine Bar (< 0.1 mi), Silom 12 (< 0.1 mi), and thrd (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other latin American restaurants near Irazu?
1 other costa Rican restaurant within a mile. The closest is Amaru, 0.6 mi away.
How much do latin American restaurants across the US cost?
Based on 93 menus with 5,950 priced items from latin American restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $11.95, and half of all items are priced between $6.00 and $17.00.
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