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Is Irazu Still Open? Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Update (Chicago, IL)

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As of September 2026, Irazu is listed open on irazuchicago.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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irazuchicago.com ·

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What the source shows: The business's own website (irazuchicago.com), checked 2026-09-08, showed 2026-dated content, posted hours, and a working online ordering system, consistent with continued operation.

  • Season / episode Season 12, Episode 8
  • Original air date
  • Address 1865 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited Irazu for the 'Latin Street Food' episode, aired 2011-10-10, spotlighting the restaurant's Costa Rican menu and casual, family-run dining room. Irazu Costa Rican Restaurant & Catering operates at 1865 N Milwaukee Ave in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. The business's own website, irazuchicago.com, showed 2026-dated content at the time of this review, along with an online ordering system, private dining and catering pages, and posted dine-in and pickup hours. No third-party 2026 review or news coverage was consulted beyond the business's own site. No indication of closure, relocation, or change of ownership was found in the material reviewed. The restaurant's listed hours included dine-in service Tuesday through Saturday and pickup and delivery service on an overlapping schedule, both details consistent with active, ongoing operation under the name featured on the original episode.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 12, Episode 8
Original air date
Episode title
Latin Street Food
What was featured
Irazu's Costa Rican menu and casual family-run dining room
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Irazu

Frequently asked questions

Is Irazu still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Irazu is listed open on irazuchicago.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Irazu after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited Irazu for the 'Latin Street Food' episode, aired 2011-10-10, spotlighting the restaurant's Costa Rican menu and casual, family-run dining room. As of September 2026, Irazu is listed open on irazuchicago.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Irazu located?

1865 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Irazu?

Season 12, Episode 8 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired October 10, 2011. The episode is titled “Latin Street Food”.

What do reviews say since Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

The business's own website, irazuchicago.com, showed 2026-dated content at the time of this review, along with an online ordering system, private dining and catering pages, and posted dine-in and pickup hours. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

Is Irazu still using the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives menu or branding?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited Irazu for the 'Latin Street Food' episode, aired 2011-10-10, spotlighting the restaurant's Costa Rican menu and casual, family-run dining room. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Address
1865 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
irazuchicago.com

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