The goal of any restaurant is to make sure that those who visit feel like they are at home.
It’s safe to say that Billy and Jamie Alvarez have been successful with their establishment in Chicago – and the proof are the people who are big fans of their food.
“Mima’s Taste of Cuba” opened in April 2011, honoring Billy’s grandmother who introduced him along with Jamie to the joy of cooking traditional Cuban food.
They serve up a number of favorites from the country, from empanadas to Ropa Vieja along with Cuban coffee, doing so in a vibrant atmosphere that bring a feels of the Caribbean to Irving Park Road.
They’ve done so well to create food and atmosphere that feels like Latin America that they’ve attracted some big fans from the region.
A number of Major League Baseball players, including Willson Contreras and Jorge Soler, have been frequent customers during and after their time with the Cubs.
In fact, Billy and Jamie now cater their clubhouse along with the opposing teams often at Wrigley Field.
You can learn more about Billy, Jamie and “Mima’s Taste of Cuba” in this edition of “Chicagoans You Should Know,” which you can watch in the video.
