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One of Chicago’s most unique Latin restaurants

The Dining Table··19 August 2026·42 min

About this episode

Chef Omar Cadena’s restaurant is a celebration of his Chicago upbringing. In this episode, host David Manilow talks with Cadena about how Omarcito’s Latin Cafe acquired the influences of Cuba, Ecuador, Guatemala, Colombia and Puerto Rico. Plus, hear what it takes to be big on service, and what the chef's pet peeves are when it comes to dining out. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.