Caramba! is an authentic bargain

CARAMBA! RESTAURANT Cuisine: Mexican. Address: 2411 S. Western. Phone: (312) 523-7979.Hours: Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday andSaturday, 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Prices: appetizers, $1.50 to $4.50;entrees, $1.50 to $8; dessert, $1.50. Credit cards: AmericanExpress. Dress code: no. Reservations: taken. Parking: street.Rating: (STAR) (STAR)

When Caramba! opened in 1988, many people were surprised that aMexican eatery was taking the place of an Italian pizza shop in thelargely Italian neighborhood around 24th and Western. Two yearslater, Caramba! specialties seem to have won the restaurant someacceptance in the area. Granted, the storefront decor isn't much …