La Unica Food Mart

A Cuban lunch counter in Rogers Park with a loyal clientele

Originally only a purveyor of Cuban foods and goods, owner Fidel Aranda expanded to include other South American cuisines. Now they have freezers full of tamales made in the traditional styles of Columbia, Cuba, Mexico and many other countries, as well as other take-home frozen foods. Besides hot Cuban tamales, the kitchen serves up the best Cuban sandwich in Chicago and arepas that are to die for.

You’ll see families of all ethnicities flock to this neighborhood joint for super affordable, full-until-tomorrow meals.

-Tara for TKGO City Guides