Inspired Latin-Caribbean Cuisine
Indulge in Latin-Caribbean soul food bliss!
A DESTINATION
Discover a culinary voyage to the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean at Estacion, where every bite brings the soulful essence of Puerto Rico to your plate. Led by acclaimed head chef Mark Mendez, our passionate team takes pride in presenting authentic Puerto Rican cuisine in its purest form, offering a dining experience that pays homage to the rich culinary heritage.
Eat Together
Every plate achieves that elusive, cuisine-defining balance of sweet, salty, and sour.
FROM THE SOUL
Estación is dedicated to bringing the soulful essence of Puerto Rico to your plate. Led by renowned head chef Mark Mendez, our passionate team takes great pride in serving authentic Puerto Rican cuisine in its purest form.
FRESH INGREDIENTS
We are dedicated to using the freshest ingredients in crafting authentic Puerto Rican cuisine. From farm to table, we meticulously source and prepare each dish to honor the rich culinary heritage of Puerto Rico.
PASSION DRIVEN
This is more than just a restaurant; it is a labor of love. This project is driven by our unwavering dedication to sharing our passion for food. Join us as we pour our hearts into each dish, creating a culinary journey that reflects our deep love and commitment to the art of gastronomy.
THE KITCHEN
Mark Mendez
Executive Chef
Chef Mendez is well known for his use of seasonal and local ingredients and his mastery of Latin flavors. A Chicago native of Puerto Rican descent, Mendez returned from his studies in NYC, alongside chef/restaurateur/author Douglas Rodriguez, determined to return to his roots as well.
He succeeded again and again at bringing Latin flavors to the forefront, through his tenures at Jerry Kleiner’s hugely popular Carnivale, and at his own restaurant Vera, together with his wife Liz, in Chicago’s red-hot restaurant row. Chef Mendez joined Libertad in 2022, and immediately imbued a now team-wide respect for the simple, quality ingredients that bring the best flavor.
