Chicagoist: One Great Sandwich: Borinquen's Jibarito

Thunderbelly

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 14:19:10 -0600

I am pretty sure their website (which is where I imagine you got the price from) is outdated. I was their a week ago and the steak jibarito is up to $7.55 I think.

Chuck Sudo

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 12:38:40 -0600

Coquito: an early parting gift for you. The picture's fixed.

Denton

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 12:38:09 -0600

These things rock; I just wish I could have them more often. Just eating one will tell you how unhealthy they are, but man, it's good fun when you're eating one. The original Borinquen is right around the corner from me, but I've only been twice in the 2+ years living there. What a shame...

coquito

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 12:25:52 -0600

Hey guys, Love Chicagoist. Even wanted to write for it, but I'm leavin' the city. Anyway... just a note: why run a picture of an empanada in a story about a jibarito sandwich? I know empanadas are the new cupcakes, but c'mon, you can do better. Also, the plantain has to be fried twice. It's basically just a big @$$ toston. No secret, just tradition. I've never had one of these sandwiches myself (always seemed kind of sacrilegious), but I may not be able to live with myself if I don't try one before leaving Chicago. People might question my boricua pride... -c