“More meat!” is the rallying cry at El Picosito Jibaro, one of only a handful of Puerto Rican restaurants north of Irving Park. The sandwiches teem with tender chunks of steak, pork, chicken, or shrimp. For $1, diners can get an extra helping of a protein of their choice, but they likely won’t need one.

Jibaritos are only part of the equation at this brightly-colored Bucktown storefront. Equally essential is the arroz con gandules served on the side: Fluffy, saffron-colored rice studded with ham, sofrito, and a balance of savory spices sure to set any diner’s mouth watering. The final variable? The just-spicy-enough garlic sauce.

This BYOB bistro serves Honduran and Puerto Rican cuisine, meaning diners can — and should — order a side of Baleadas, homemade flour tortillas filled with beans and cheese. And be sure to save room for their namesake flan — they make a Reese’s version that’s as creamy (and caloric) as a cheesecake. There’s also vegan options.

有時最好不要惹一個贏得formula. This unassuming Logan Square standby serves up a traditional jibarito — its plantains fried thin and crispy, its meat tender and lightly charred — that’s a testament to the staying power of Figeroa’s original recipe.

The vegetarian jibarito offered at Ground Control — which includes house-made seitan in lieu of meat — isn’t exactly authentic, but it is delicious, and that’s really all that matters. It comes with a choice of a side, and, like many of the restaurant’s vegetable-forward menu items, it can also be made vegan upon request.

顧名思義,這個食品的卡車,永久parked in Pilsen, makes a mighty-fine jibarito. Diners can choose steak, chicken, or vegetarian fillings in full or half sizes. The full-sized versions are as big as your head — or maybe your stomach — and come served alongside a generous scoop of rice or rice and beans.