Peruvian food can be very very good, and D'Candela was fantastic. The Lomo Saltado was very good…read more We've had it a few places and D'Candela's is as good or better. The Aji de Gallina (from the menu: "Chicken in walnut sauce. Served with potato, boiled egg and white rice") was incredibly good, although it didn't taste like walnuts to me. Doesn't matter, I'd get it again. Service was great, our server was very nice and attentive. We went at a random time so we were the only people there. Music was not loud or non-existent (thank you). Hoping to go back again soon!

This is where I will be going whenever I get a craving for Peruvian…read more Papa à la huancaina - one of my fav Peruvian dishes. Creamy yellow pepper sauce smothering a freshly boiled potato. Excellent. The pollo saltado - chicken stir fried with onions and tomatoes. The sauce poured over French fries, so they soak in all the juices. A side of white rice makes for the perfect side. Rotisserie chicken - this was the reason we came, and damn did it deliver. Incredibly moist and full of flavor. The green pepper sauce it comes with pairs perfectly. It's got a little subtle kick to it. The staff was great and super friendly. Food came out quick and was so fresh. Prices are super reasonable, and portions are large. The dining room is large and comfortable but no frills - the focus is on the food, as it should be.

I have drive past this colorful place and finally go to try it. Sat outside on their dog friendly…read morepatio. Clean and spacious outside. Food is amazing. The empanadas were the best. The chicken one was great. The best one was the seasonal shrimp. Amazing and so much shrimp and the sauce was bomb. Service was good. Server came many times to fill water and all staff were nice.

Colorful, casual neighborhood spot for Cuban food. I stopped in for a late lunch and sat outside on…read moretheir sidewalk patio. There's street parking or a small lot in the back. I didn't get anything to drink but they do have a full bar and coffee beverages. For food, I ordered the Cuban sandwich with papa fritas. The sandwich was good, especially the meat, but the fries were not good - wish I had gotten the maduros as a side instead. Service was ok, and food came out relatively quickly. Overall a good option for Cuban food if you're in the area.

Yasss Omarcitos is exactly it!! I can not count how many times I have been. The food is…read moreconsistently amazing. Always hits 100/100. The place is getting popular, very popular. So if coming during peak times expect a small line and enjoy Omar is amazing standing at the window making sure everything runs smooth. He is yelling out hello papis left and right. He knows and loves everyone. The menu is full of everything is fire. Enjoy it this is one of the best on this country

I saw a foodie review/post them on ig and bookmarked this place about a year ago. I was in the area…read moreand decided to try them out. I got the steak sandwich on french bread. Service was 5 stars all day! The owner was ECCENTRIC! LOL We dined in. You place your order and he screams your name once it's ready. I gave the flod 4 stars because I could've had my steak meat a little more well done, if I return I'll probably request that. The ambiance is really cute and colorful, lively and upbeat. They had indoor and outdoor seating, I dined inside. Great try!

Stopped by for a quick drink while waiting on a reservation, but hands down La Licor was the…read morehighlight of our night. We ended up trying several of their cocktails and there were no misses for us. Imagine our surprise when we found out La Licor does happy hour! Even though there were other tables were filled and music was playing, I appreciated the bar wasn't too loud and I was able to hear my friend. Top five bar fries in Chicago for me!

I came here on a Saturday night around 5:30pm with a reservation, there were two of us…read more We were sat but our reservation was not acknowledged by the open table website. You definitely need a reservation after 6:30pm as it got pretty crowded but the bar was empty. The restaurant was not too loud, the tables were very uncomfortable to sit at due to the center of the table being a wooden stump like object. Which made it hard to push your seat in, and the table was wobbly. They also turn the lights off mostly, which actually makes for a great vibe. Other than the uncomfortable seats and tables. They have a lot of drinks, specifically cocktails with unique flavor profiles, using green peppers and corn in drinks. I started with trying the two frozen beverages one was a ginger drink and the other was a sweet milky corn beverage, both unique, not for me. But it was so nice they allowed us to try them. We got the empanada trio (beef, chicken, and veggie). The veggie was very corn forward, almost only corn and some spices. If you love corn you'd love the food and drinks. We also got chorizo arepas which were tasty, but the sliced chorizo didn't seem to match the bite of the arepas. It may have made more sense to have had crumbling chorizo on the arepas. And finally we had the yuca fries, which case with a thick sauce and cojita cheese. They were very good. I asked for a side of hot sauce, it was a mild sauce but it was good. Seemingly homemade. The service was okay, it took a while to get a drink, then to actually get the drink took a long time, and then trying to order and leave took a while. It wasn't a bad experience. This place was featured on the travel network as a must try. If you want to try something new, love corn, definitely recommend.

Came here with my daughter and her sisters to have cookies with Santa. There was plenty of parking…read morearound the area which I loved! It was a pretty chill spot, not too noisy or busy, which I loved! The food was delicious and the drinks were perfect! We loved that the girls were able to take pictures with Santa and got a few gifts, I did see that they have other activities throughout the week, so definitely check them out! The staff were welcoming and very attentive, it's definitely a place I'd take another drive for!

This place was so good. The food was amazing and the chicken pozole was to die for. We cane at…read morehappy hour time and the server s awesome...she took care of us and was so friendly. The ambiance here is super cool with great artwork and nice music. I will definitely be back

Everything was great! Food, service, ambiance…read more Took my son and his girlfriend there for his birthday. We all loved it and definitely coming back. Don't miss this gem!!

Dined here with the hubby during Valentine's Day weekend. They had a special Valentine's menu…read morecurated for guests to order from. I was so excited for this meal cause Amaru has been on my list for so long! Piononos: They had me at chorizo stuffed plantains. A nice latin twist from the usual bacon wrapped dates. Highly recommend! Pulpo gallego: I don't think I've ever had octopus with beans before but it surprisingly paired very well together. Love me a nice charred octopus and this one was delish. Cuban oxtail: I still dream about this unique pasta dish!!! Great flavor. Wish there were more agnolotti because I had a lot of oxtail meat leftover by the end of the meal. Lomo steak: Such a pretty delicious dish! 5/5 stars all around! Highly recommend to share. Guava cheescake: I LOVE anything guava. The cut and presentation of the dessert gets a 5/5 for me. The slice was as long as the plate! Great way to end the meal. Overall, everything was great - the service, food, vibes, etc. I would love to dine here again :)

We finally stopped in to try their food and were pleasantly surprised, but probably shouldn't have…read moreexpected less based on the reviews. We tried: - Biscuits and Gravy - Plato Paisa Everything was flavorful and to me, the beans in the Plato Paisa were standout. The chorizo in the biscuits and gravy was slightly sweet, but that didn't detract. I will note that in the morning there is only one gentleman manning the counter and the dining area, so if it's a busy it may take a little longer but not too much.

Following our wonderful lunch, we returned with a party of six to try Lanzaga's dinner service…read more Happily, it was every bit as good if not better! We started with ceviche and empanadas before moving onto our entrees. Four of our group were head-over-heels in love with the Brazilian fish stew. I had the very flavorful stuffed yellow pepper while our sixth diner smiled all the way through her walleye pike. Service by Caesar was gracious. Lanzaga's BYOB which we really liked.

Even though the place is too small, the service was excellent on point…read more The food, I have to admit, was very good. I had the ceviche mix with rice Will come again for sure

Definitely the best Ecuadorian food restaurant in Chicago... buen encebollado ,caldo de bolas ,read more