Cultura Subs

Amazing food came nice and hot. Staff is friendly and nice! Food is priced well too. I had the Philly and fries and give them each 10/10. Perfectly cooked meat on both dishes. I also love the sauce!

The man at the front counter was so nice and helpful. He explained the different sauces, the best sellers, offered for us to sample the sauces, and answered every question we had. The food is delicious, and the fries aren’t greasy AT ALL. It’s fantastic. Thank you!

Tried the shrimp and beef Jibaritos, and the chicken shawarma. They are not bad, but I personally don’t feel like it’s worth the $15 for the jibarito with no sides at all. Steak Jibarito was okay. I’ll try other items next time since there are other good reviews about the fries and Philly cheese steaks ($20 feels price though…) Staffs were friendly.

Just happened to stop by here and omg glad we did. Such good food! The man at the front is so nice! Try the Steak Jibarito & the Beef Shawarma! Will be back again for sure!

This place is in general a really, really awesome place. The service is insanely swift, they get your food out real quick. The atmosphere is top notch, may not be the biggest but the decor and feel is just really cool. The food of course, is also next level. They have such a unique array of food, subs, bowls, shawarma, tacos, subs, gyros, and a bunch more. The food was really well made and fresh, and of course pretty tasty. I would most definitely recommend checking it out.

This place kept popping up on my feed and had to give it a try. We ordered 1 steak jibarito 1 shrimp jibarito and shawarma fries combo meat. The jibaritos were good and the fries were great. Will definitely be back to try more food. The staff was excellent and place was cozy and clean.

We came in an hour before closing on Wednesday and Fabian, the owner, took care of our order of empanadas, steak jibarito, and chicken/beef shawarma fries. Everything was delicious, especially the chimichurri sauce and the shawarma fries. Will be back again. Thank you for the amazing customer service Fabian!

The food was absolutely delicious. Jose was such a wonderful host when we came in. His cooking is unmatched. I’ve never had a halal jibarito and this was soooooo good. The chicken shawarma wrap, and the loaded fries were well seasoned and all the sauces were so so good. Honestly some of the best garlic sauce I’ve had in the area. Also what a dope mix of cuisines Palestinian, Argentinian, and Ecuador.

The food was very flavorable. It was also reasonably priced. The lady at the counter was extremely nice and accommodating. I felt very welcome there and will definitely return.

Food is 100. Lunch special is a great deal! This place has a mix of different cultures and foods including shawarma bowls and subs, gyros, Philly cheesesteaks and jibaritos. Everything we've had here has been delicious and made to order so I recommend ordering ahead. You can order online, and in the store they have a counter to order and what seems like a new kiosk mounted on the door next to the register. Great food, even better lunch special! There's a small lot for the plaza in front, there's a big "Entrance" sign as it's a one way lot and if you miss it you'll have to go around.

Heard about this place from a friend. Me and the GF finally decided to try this place out. I ordered the steak jibaroito (which was created here in Chicago) and my GF had the mixed shawarma wrap. I don't know where these people are from...but Jibaritos are pretty basic!? It had no flavor!?? Didn't come with any cheese whatsoever?? NO GARLIC?? This was the worst flavorless jibarito I ever had!! Not to mention the meat was so dry and flavorless!?? The meat was so chewy...when I took my first bite...the whole piece of steak came out of the dry plantain!? ‍ But to be fair, my GF's shawarma wrap didn't taste authentic but was OK at best. I think they should stick with the shawarma, and take the Spanish food off their menu. How do you not know how to make a descent jibarito in Chicago??? ‍ Really?? NO CHEESE? NO GARLIC? C'mon! And Wsup with the onions??

This is a pretty small place but they've got a decent amount of seating. I like their style, the mural and neon sign are a nice touch. Staff were very friendly and helpful. I had the Cultura Mix sub, which is essentially mixed shawarma on a sub roll. I found it to be very average. I've had better shawarma and I've had worse, but my biggest issue was just a lack of seasoning. It was a bit on the bland side. You can receive some free baklava with a yelp check-in, which is nice, but that too was bland and also somewhat dry. Looking at other reviews, it seems like steak is the way to go here. I'll have to come back for a jibarito and see if that improves the experience.

Philly cheese steak was delicious and absolutely enormous: easily enough for two meals even for a glutton like me. Another time I tried the chicken shawarma wrap and yuca fries, both thumbs up. I wouldn't mind more vegetables in the wrap; they cram a lotta meat in there and the sandwich needs a better balance. But everything is damn tasty nonetheless.

Yummmmmm! Is the first word that comes to mind, I've driven by Cultura Subs a few dozen times but have not had the opportunity to stop by until today. The restaurant is the definition of a hidden gem. Tucked away in a strip mall and connected to its sister restaurant, Cultura Steak. It doesn't look like much outside but when you walk in you're greeted with a friendly smile, some seating and beautiful murals on the wall. I love myself a good jibarito, and locally there just aren't many places that have a decent one. But from the reviews, I knew I had to stop by. And it did not disappoint! The crispy plantain crunch, with deliciously seasoned steak with the works on top, each bite was better than the last, when we were genuinely sad when we finished it and wanted another but had no room for more! Can't wait to come back and try more of the menus soon! :)

Excellent cuisine! The best chicken wrap, tacos, empanadas, bowls I have ever had!!! The flavor is a party on your palate. Come and try it. I promise you, you will love it!! Staff is very friendly, very clean. Parking in front. Highly Recommended!!

First, I wished they designed the parking lot better, design is absolute garbage. Lanes are cramped together. Now, for the restaurant. There are seats outside and inside. Service is decent. If you check in with Yelp, you get a free baklava but you have to spend at least $25 to get it. The beef shawarma wrap was good, meat was flavorful. Only criticism is that the meat could be a little more tender. I love the garlic sauce. The beef shawarma bowl on the other hand, the meat was a bit dry and too chewy. That's why one star was taken off. Rice was tasty. Prices are okay but you get a generous portion. Overall, I would come back and dine in just to give a second chance.

I got hoodwinked by all of these false great reviews. Do not fall for them. I ordered a Chicken Shawarma wrap and fries. The fries were average lightly seasoned but clearly frozen and not worth $4. The wrap was awful. It definitely didn't look like chicken either burnt ends of pork or something else. It was so salty that I couldn't even finish. I mean I've never been more thirsty in my life. The meat was uneatable. I was extremely disappointed and will never be back. I almost went back and asked for a refund. STAY AWAY

Morton Grove's best kept secret! This place is in an unassuming strip mall location just north of the Red Roof Inn. It has 1-2 tiny tables outside for dining al fresco and 2-3 tables inside with a handful of bar seats. Menu prices are at a premium for this Latin American-Mediterranean fusion. Think jibarito, tacos, and shawarma options. I myself tried the $15 steak jibarito, and the fried plantains were perfectly crisp and salty, steak juicy, and rounded out very nicely with the sauce, lettuce, and tomato. I can't wait to eat this again! If you are what you eat, my husband is on his way to evolving into a Philly cheesesteak bc he's eaten this for a meal weekly for what seems like the last couple months. Cultura's version is a hefty $20, but the serving is monstrous and would easily be 2 sittings for many people. My minis both had a cheeseburger ($9), which was juicy and delicious. I almost forgot to add that the yuca fries are strongly recommended! Generous serving for $5, well salted, and plentiful. All the food is prepared within eye shot behind the counter, and you can taste the freshness. #pipinghot With a Yelp check in, you get a $5 valued box of baklava, which is nutty, sweet, crispy, and delicate. I'm not usually a fan of this dessert, but I enjoyed the offering here. See you soon, Cultura!

Ordered the shrimp jibarito and it was goooood. Quite hard to bite into it as all the pieces fall out, but when I managed to get everything into my mouth it was delicious. I think the prices are a bit high for me so I won't be visiting as frequently as I hope.

When I walked in, the person at the register was very friendly and welcoming. He wanted to make sure if I had any questions, he was there to answer. Today, I decided to try the Steak Argentinian Milanesa to go. The combination of breaded steak, egg, tomato, and golf sauce was perfect. The steak was tender and everything was made fresh. You can see them preparing everyone's orders from the register. It was pretty quiet when I was in there, but it was a bit of a late lunch for me. They also look like they are going to expand and take over the space next door. There's already a sign saying cultura steaks. I'll definitely be back soon since it's close to the office.

Love their food! It's always amazing! The service is friendly and professional! This is one of my favorite spots to go to! The food is always healthy and fresh!

Fantastic Philly Cheese steak! Atypical because the meat is more substantial; cut thicker and the pieces are almost fajita-like. It is meaty, flavorful and slightly chewy in the best possible way. The onions and green peppers were phenomenal. Texture, crunch, taste. Would have liked more cheese. We split a whole sandwich and I couldn't get through my half. The roll could barely contain the sandwich! L Thanks, Yelpers, for another great choice!

First time here. Food was amazing and delicious. Staff - knowledgeable, polite with big smile! Ambience/atmosphere - chill vibe all the way. FYI.. got a complimentary baklava from the owner (he was there) Honestly really cool place to visit and have some great food. Coming back soon for sure, much more to try there. ZIVELI!!!

My husband ordered the Cultura sandwich which consisted of beef and chicken shawarma and a unique sauce. Unique combination of beef and chicken shawarma which I have never seen before. I ordered the Steak Jibarito where the plantain was the "bread" and then the middle was tender steak that was seasoned well with onions, lettuce and tomatoes. They provided a white garlic sauce which added to the flavor. We shared an order of fries which seasoned well! Just beware that they have limited seating. Service was great and staff were friendly! Will definitely return!

Fresh as can be and tasty on top of it all. They got plenty of options but the Jibarito is amazing

This experience was just okay. I found this place to be extremely expensive! I had tacos. They were okay, nothing to write home about. My parents share a steak sandwich they said was good but not the best. My kids had hot dogs that were okay and fairly overpriced. The guy told us we had to sit in the small section at the front of the store, not the restaurant section on the side, which made little sense because the next group of people got to sit there. I don't plan to come back.

Food was amazing! Had the Cultura Sub and the Chicken Jibarito! Great service, nice relaxing atmosphere! Will definitely come back.

I'm so glad that I tried this place! I ordered the chicken shawarma wrap and the yuca fries for takeout. I really enjoyed everything! The wrap was pretty light and was filled well. The chicken was pretty decent too. It came with a white sauce that I don't really know what it was...but it added more flavor and made the overall wrap less dry. The yuca fries were good and crispy, but a little too starchy for me. I wish that they cut the pieces a little thinner so they're easier to eat. But the cultura sauce that came with it was really good! It kind of reminded me of a thousand island sauce. I even dipped my wrap in it too! The atmosphere of the restaurant was nice! It was clean and there was decent seating. The workers there were also friendly! Overall, I would recommend giving this place a try and I will definitely be back to get the steak jibarrito, chicken shawarma wrap, and yuca fries again

Cute and clean space. Good service. Mixed review on the food. My son had the cheeseburger and loved it. We enjoyed the yuca fries. My steak jibarito looked good but was extremely bland. It was unfortunate as I really wanted to like it. Not sure if I'll be returning anytime soon.

Great food, clean space. Couldn't ask for more. I had the steak Jibarito and yuca fries. They smash a fried plantain in a tortilla press to form the bread of the sandwich, genius. Also the yuca fries are extremely delicious.

Always down for a jibarito, so when my wife found this place we had to try it out! We ordered online last week and it was ready just a little later than our requested time, but no biggie; staff was friendly when I went in to pick it up. We both got jibaritos with different toppings and a side of yucca fries, and it came with Cultura sauce and Golf sauce (one of them had a little kick to it but I forget which one; I think it was the Cultura sauce). First thing we noticed about the jibarito is that it's smaller than what we're used to from other places, and for the price. But aside from that, the flavor was great and the meat was tender, so we enjoyed it! Yucca fries seemed a little starchy, but I haven't had enough yucca fries to know if that's just how they taste or not. Went well with the sauces though. This place has a pretty solid-looking menu though, so we'll definitely be trying other subs and menu items!

Cultura Subs is a hidden gem in the suburbs, with a really diverse and creative menu! The steak jibarito was delicious, and the plantains complemented the flavorful steak. I especially liked the sauce that it came with! The chicken shawarma wrap was also pretty good. Everything is fresh and hot, and I'd love to come back and try more of their menu. There's only a couple tables inside, so carry-out might be a better option. Service is fairly fast, and the staff is friendly and welcoming!

There are lot of places to get a sandwich, especially among the fast food places that are common in the Chicago suburbs. However, I don't think I've been to a place like Cultura Subs. This is not a chain or fast food place, and a place worth checking out rather than going to a place like Subway. First, the menu is very diverse. They have several types of sandwiches from a number of different cultures and countries. They have everything from several different variations of the jibarito, a Latin American styled sandwich, to American sandwiches like the the Philly cheesesteak sandwich and burgers to Middle Eastern style sandwiches. Second, the food is excellent. On a recent trip I got the steak jibarito, Philly cheesesteak and the shawarma fries. I loved everything. My favorite was the steak jibarito. The meat was high quality and the plantain was nicely fried. Also, don't sleep on the shawarma fries, it's a great loaded fries. I was told that all of their meat is halal, if that is important to you. Third, they have a cool interior. While small, they have ample seating. They also have a great custom mural and neon signage that gives the restaurant a nice vibe. In all, this is a must visit. It's a great break from fast food and is a great place to grab a sandwich.

Pretty neat and efficient grab and go lunch place. I ordered the chicken Shwarma sandwich which was freshly prepared. Place is clean and the sandwich was delicious! Want to try the shrimp next time.

Oh ya! Very good. Good food, service, good choices. Amazing flavor to it. Its not Bland. Good portions. Fresh!

The food was very Fresh great quality. Service was outstanding took care of us right away food came out right on time. Only issues was the food could have more salt

Regret going here. Got drawn in by all the positive reviews. Steak jibarito was very disappointing, not worth it. All you can taste are the flavorless plantains. Steak itself had no flavor and was thin. 3/10. Also was so hot I burnt my mouth. Beef shawarma was slightly better, nothing special. Chicken shawarma was the only item maybe better than average

Second time going when visiting the area and this place does not disappoint! MashaAllah the steak Jibarito Sandwich has unique flavors with the super tasty steak and plantain, and absolutely my go to. The Shawarma Meat loaded fries are a hit with my kids as are the Crispy Chicken Burgers. The avocado bacon burger was solid.

Fun halal fusion place! Marinated steak jibarito was excellent, though the steak was cut a little thick for a sandwich. Yuca fries and cultura mix sub were both delicious . Limited seating and loud kitchen activity probably make this more of a carry-out place. Though the mural is stunning and the staff are friendly. Fun menu, we'll have to go back and try more of it!

Cute Latin American place in Morton Grove! We enjoyed the Steak Jibaritos and Beef Shawarma Bowls today. Their yucca fries and french fries are very good too. Certified Halal, too, if you observe. Made to order in a super clean, open kitchen. Lively music playing, nice murals on the walls. Super fast service.

Found this place randomly while running errands up in Des Plaines this afternoon. Doesn't look like much from outside but never judge a book by it's cover! I will definitely be coming back for the Steak Jibarito! I had never heard of it before but the idea of using plantains instead of bread was intriguing and I had to try it! And I must say! My husband and I will definitely be coming back again for it! (Driving from downtown). It was light, fresh, tasty flavor, juicy steak, would have loved a little more sauce on the side. Made to perfection! Would suggest maybe a toothpick to keep it together or have it wrapped on the ends, had to assemble it together before I could devour it :D The shawarma fries were delicious too! The perfect ratio of waffle fries and shawarma and cheeeeeese! Shawarma was very juicy and tasty! Not too salty like other shawarmas. We were recommended the philly cheesesteak but I feel like there was too much meat and not enough onion,pepper and cheese to make it a philly cheesesteak. Some of the onions were over fried and almost burnt. But the steak itself was tasty on it's own. Dear Manager - please inform your staff about the Yelp "1 free baklava at check in" they were not aware of it and it was an awkward/uncomfortable exchange :/ Can't wait to come back again for the Steak Jibarito!

Was greeted the minute we walked in and recommended some of the best options on the menu. We got the loaded shawarma fries, beef burger, shrimp taco, and shrimp jibarito. All were great! It was a cute little dining area that made it nice for a quick lunch or dinner. I love the representation and the concept of fusion foods so i will definitely be back! :)

The place is small, fits about 5 parties but the quality of meats is good. The culture is nice and staff is friendly. My one complaint would be the sauces. There is no unowned in the sauces and they are either too salty or plain and bland. We ordered a gyro taco with cilantro and onion and a jibarito with chicken. The jibarito was splendid; a unique take on a plantain sandwich that has chopped meat that was juicy, fresh veggies and some sauce. The sauce was standard but the other components were great. The gyro taco was good, flavors of the meat were there but the meat was cooked a bit too hard so made it less appealing. Overall, I would say the food is good but the sauces need work and work a shot to try the jibarito. The meat is tender and juicy here, a bit salty for my taste. The sauces don't stand out or are bland so more work to be done in that realm.

The culture and food and service and ambiance were all great. I have no complaints only praise and good tidings.

The reviews don't lie. Food is sooo tasty and fresh. absolutely love their chicken Shawarma wrap. The chef made us Plantains like empanadas filled with beef (not on the menu yet) Legit to die for. I wanna go back already to get more. Clean cute small place, must stop by.

Small hole in the wall on Waukegan Road. There are a couple seats along the window but this is more of a carry out place. I got the cultura mix sub & fries. Decent size sandwich and the fries were seasoned and delicious. Pretty artwork on the walls. Even gave me free dessert!!! These people just opened please support small businesses in our area!

To Philly cheesesteaks was supposed to be a small thing of Thomas and they gave me some tiny sandwich and two fries no drinks $70 barely any meat dried up Philly cheese steak they've obviously never been to Philly by far the worst place I've ever been in my entire life $70 seriously dried up no juice no cheese half of my 6-in of the footlong sub was empty just hard and brittle nothing I raved about this place how good it would be it looked great and the first time I went there now and it's horrible didn't even get drinks

WOW. Place came recommended from a local dealership, so we swung by for lunch. Tremendous fusion of Mediterranean and Latin American. The quality of ingredients and blend of flavors left our tummies happy. We both ordered the steak jibarito with everything on, along with the fries. Definitely a lot of food for a lunch, but wouldn't change a thing! Service also incredibly friendly, highly recommend!

***3.5 stars*** Hubby and I were excited to see Cultura Subs in the neighborhood. We placed an online order and it was ready within ~30 minutes. We both had a jibarito sandwich which was much smaller than we had anticipated (no bigger than the size of my hand). The flavor was good and the sandwich itself was customizable. However, the meat was on the chewier side. We also ordered a side of yucca fries which didn't seem like they were cooked all the way and only came with ~8 fries for $4. Since this is a new establishment I wanted to give them the benefit of the doubt.

I'd like to start off by saying that one of the owners (Fabian) is very personable. The fact that this place is a fusion place whereby they are combining Argentinian, Ecuadorian, and Palestinian food makes this place unique. Unfortunately, being friendly at the register and having a fusion concept will not bring you raves reviews if your food is lacking. I ordered a Brazilian Picanha bowl. I was asked what temperature I'd like the meat. I asked for it to be medium. Unfortunately Jose who's the other owner, simply over cooked the meat. Although the seasoning and flavor of the meat was decent, however the overcooked aspect really kind of killed the dish. Husband ordered the Argentinian Milanesa. As soon as the cook (Jose and 1/3 owner) pulled the breaded steak out of the fryer, we could see it was completely overdone. Husband still gave it a chance and ate through half of the sandwich before just tossing it out. In a market like Chicago and the outlying suburbs where restaurants are coming and going on a yearly if not monthly basis, restaurant owners really need to be on top of their business. It's just odd that the very person who is part owner and who is also manning the grill and fryer (Jose), is not able to properly gauge when meat is being overcooked. This place has been open for about close to a year now and yet the mistakes being made are as if a complete novice is at the cooking helm. For those who like the Halal factor, this place does at least have that going for them since they are Halal certified. Supposedly they are going to be opening up an additional space right next door to expand their current locations. From what Fabian (1/3 owner) explained, there would be an expansion of the existing menu. I guess I might come back in several months when/if the new addition to the current location is open, just to see what they have to offer. Hopefully, Jose would have read this review and honed his grilling/frying skills a bit more.

Don't pass this place up!! South America meets the Middle East in this awesome little spot!! We ordered the Jibarito and the Brazilian Picanha...both were delicious. Service was great and super helpful. We finished off with some baklava that was also great. Hope to be around again to try something new!

A bit hard to find tucked in a mini strip mall just north of an older Red Roof Inn. We stopped for a relaxed lunch on a weekday and I honestly can't wait to go back again. My friend had the steak plate and I ordered the El Árabe we didn't share bites but we both agreed the food was so yummy. I loved that we got our lunch with real, metal utensils when so many places only give you plastic. A very welcome, less-waste choice by the owners. Bravo! We had ordered sandwiches to-go before and those were good, but sitting down at their tiny outdoor table we got to appreciate their dishes fresh and hot. I don't know if they do this all the time, but we each were given a small box containing two generous pieces of their baklava! The phyllo was crispy and it wasn't too sweet, I didn't want to share it when I got home! It's a small place but the flavors were huge(ly delicious)!!Looking forward to going back.

It was my first time trying Cultura Subs they definitely meet my expectations above and beyond, the place is simple minimalist and also very clean the staffs are amazing and they're very committed to provide good service and to serve delicious food for their customers, the food is on point, the serving is huge 2 people can actually share in one meal, a true great value for money indeed. We ordered Shawarma Fries this is a must try!!! One of my personal favorites the dressing is tasty and flavorful the best 10/10 2-3 people can share We also try The Brazilian Picanha Bowl If you were looking for good quality steak with a reasonable price this is for you!! The meat is beautifully cut mouthwatering tender and juicy it was cooked perfectly 10/10 I also tried their Beef Shawarma Bowl, the serving was huge full of meat and flavor the taste is on point 10/10 And if you have a sweet tooth you must try their Baklava Ice cream it's the perfect amount of sweetness you need, but not to much which I personally preferred, its a bomb one of my favorite too

I got a Jibarito and my bf got the shawarma bowl , he rates it 5 stars and I do as well!! Honestly I like the jibarito better here than an actual Puerto Rican restaurant. Will be coming here more often! Workers care about the food quality Nice little place with also outdoor seating

SERVING AND PRICE: 10/10 They had big portions of meat for each serving and definitely worth the price. They are very generous with the meat and toppings!!! FOOD QUALITY: BRAZILIAN PICANCHA: I LOVE THE STEAK. I didn't expect that big portion for its price!! It was so tender that I can chew it well and the meat melts at the same time. I had a choice to choose rice or fries as side and it also included a salad. Even after chewing the steak the flavor stays and you can savor the flavor in every bite. STEAK JABARITA: EXCEEDED MY EXPECTATIONS!!! I never thought that plantaine could substitute bread or pita or any other carb as a sandwich. The plantaine balanced out the steak. I didn't feel like it was a cheat meal because the plantaine neutralized the oil from the meat. A must try!!!! SHAWARMA FRIES: IN LOOOOVE WITH THIS. Being a fries lover.. I definitely liked havingthe shawarma as toppings. And take note it's not small pieces of meat as toppings!! It was big and a looooot. A go to order for friends because it's something you can snack on on-the-go or even at parties and casual get togethers! BEEF SHAWARMA RICE: I THOUGHT I WAS EATING TWO MEALS. YES. Not exxagerating. The bowl was that filled. It was very tasty and shawarma meat was cut well that it was easy to chew!!! The rice was very tasty too. BAKLAVA ICE CREAM: my first time trying it!!! It was not too sweet!! I think the the baklava paired well with the ice cream. The baklava was crunchy and the ice cream that melts in between were a match made pair!! OVERALL SERVICE: The staff were enthusiastic and suggested their best sellers! It was my first time trying but they ask what my taste buds prefer. So I appreciate that!! They were very welcoming too!! Keep up the good work!

Culture subs is actually pretty good! The first time I went I ordered something Completely new to me the plantain sandwich (I forgot what it's called sorry!). It was actually pretty good, I expected it to be sweet from the plantain and to my surprised it wasn't that sweet at all! It's not too filling and it doesn't make you feel gross after you eat it like some big ole greasy burgers. It's def something you should try! Oh and did I mention? it's Halal!!! I can't wait to explore their menu some more.

I looooove this place. The food is such good quality for a really good price. I've been here a few times and had the chicken shawarma, mixed meat sub, and the shawarma loaded fries. It is so good. I highly recommend this place it's amazing.