Best Rice & Beans in Loop, Chicago
The 13 top-rated rice & beans in Loop, Chicago, ranked by flavor score.
The top choice is arroz con gandules at The Jibarito Stop (174 N Wabash Ave), with a flavor score of 87 out of 100 from 111 diner ratings. Flavor scores come from what real diners say in their reviews. Last updated August 27, 2026. How flavor scores work →
Best Rice & Beans across Chicago→- Ranked #1At The Jibarito Stop174 N Wabash Ave
Arroz con gandules is praised for its flavorful combination of yellow rice and pigeon peas, making it a standout side dish.
- Ranked #2At The Jibarito Stop174 N Wabash Ave
- Ranked #3At The Jibarito Stop174 N Wabash Ave
White rice and beans are praised for their flavor and seasoning, though some found them overly salty compared to arroz con gandules.
- Ranked #4At The Jibarito Stop174 N Wabash Ave
Rice and beans are praised for their flavor and authenticity, though some found the texture mushy and portions small.
- Ranked #5At The Jibarito Stop174 N Wabash Ave
Rice is described as flavorful and well-seasoned by some, while others found it dry, overcooked, or lacking seasoning.
- Ranked #6At Cafecito7 N Wells
- Ranked #7At The Jibarito Stop174 N Wabash Ave
Beans are flavorful with a delicious sauce, though some found them inconsistent in taste or lacking seasoning.
- Ranked #8At Cafecito26 E Congress Pkwy
- Ranked #9At The Jibarito Stop174 N Wabash Ave
Puerto Rican rice is flavorful and well-cooked, though some found it too salty or lacking variety in taste.
- Ranked #10At Cafecito7 N Wells
The rice is often praised for its flavor but criticized for being undercooked or old, with varying portion sizes.