This is my favorite place in town. They have an amazing, amazing food and top notch cocktails. Everything about this place is great. I go often! read more

I'm going to be dreaming of the French toast here for a long time. Some of the best I've ever tasted. My wife had a dish with black beans, corn chips, eggs, etc. She loved it and wants to go back. Our server was great. One note....my latte was way too strong! More milk and less coffee needed. Really cool place, a little bit expensive for breakfast! read more

Loved Amerikas! My friend and I went there for the first time last night (Friday) pm around 730pm. It was busy and we didn't have a reservation but we were able to get seated right away. The wine was good and the food was delicious! Great flavors and lots of menu options. We shared a beet salad and tacos. The cauliflower pastor taco was the best! Loud but lively atmosphere. Small restaurant but plenty of seating. Definitely recommend! read more

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This place is absolutely amazing! Everytime I go it's a great experience! From the little complementary soup to the bottomless brunch...it's all delicious! The staff is very friendly. Keep in mind it is on the small side, but it's still very nice! read more

The food was good but the service was weird. The service started off good but towards the end they were taking away cups and plates before we were done. I got to try their Old Fashioned, churro, tortilla soup, and chicken dish with tortilla chips. None of the food was spectacular but it was all on the good side. The tortilla soup shocked me because I didn't know what it was until after I tried it. read more

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Bad service, below average food, and no ambiance. I am not sure where the high reviews are coming from. It is advertised as shareable plates, yet they were not designed or thought of as shareable concepts and the menu was all over the place. I am not sure what that was. The server had zero interaction with us besides the most basic requirements. He did not show any interest in showcasing what the restaurant had to offer. It just felt like he couldn't wait to get us out and move on to the next table. I ordered a spicy margarita and a classic margarita was brought to me. No check-ins, no "how is everything tasting?", no "is there anything else I can get for you?". It was a total of $138.25 for 5 of us, and included a 20% tip for parties of 4 or more....which is something I typically see for parties of 6 or more, at actual restaurants. This place is not up to that caliber. Luckily the overall total wasn't as bad but it truly isn't worth it. Oak Park doesn't have a lot of solid dining options to begin with so this is just another place that can be added to that list. Definitely not coming back. read more

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Went to Amerikas in Oak Park for my suegra's birthday and it was a great experience all around. The food was amazing, the drinks were on point, and the service was excellent. Everyone made us feel welcome, and we even got to talk with the owner -- great guy. It made the celebration feel even more special. Would 100% recommend and definitely coming back. read more

So our first visit this morning was great (we'd say 4.8 stars), especially since we are in our element sitting at a breakfast bars too and those were the only seats left at 11 am on a Sunday. We started with their somewhat famous Churros con Leche and were amazed by how light and tasty they were without being too sweet, even dunked in what seemed like corn meal and cinnamon-sweetened milk. My better half wanted steak tacos and was not disappointed with the nicely spicy and extremely tender steak. I opted for the breakfast burrito which was heavy on flavorful egg and thick chunks of pork belly bacon with a really unique spice profile and a complimentary avacado crema. The accompanying potatoes were lightly spiced and almost all perfectly crisp-roasted. Terrific bold coffee with a VERY subtle hint of cinnamon in there somewhere, a vibrant crowd and fantastic service there's a lot to like at this small Latin fusion place and we will certainly be back! read more

Amerikas - Half of a heart-shaped churro with dulce con Leche - Latin American Near Me - Oak Park, Illinois

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Lovely staff and service. Great food. Their tortillas are light and delicious. Guacamole is a 10! Delicious choices. Everything is fresh and nicely presented. Loved everything about it. Ambiance is just right! read more

Best brunch in the oak park area. Bottomless mimosas for $25 and they will sometimes just bring a whole bottle of brut to the table. Can't go wrong. Service is always top notch. read more

Amerikas - Steak And Chilaquiles - Latin American Near Me - Oak Park, Illinois

What a delightful experience! The decor is beautiful and inviting, and you're taken out of the noise from the street outside. I was surprised to be greeted with a small cup of INCREDIBLE tortilla soup, which was hearty and flavorful. I would definitely recommend ordering a full portion of it. My main dish was Pastor Fried Rice. The name is too "blah" for such an amazing dish. Very tender pork, expertly seasoned with fresh vegetables and a robust sauce that coated the rice and my eggs so well. The service was very professional and friendly, and the food came quickly after we ordered. We noticed that a party of about a dozen people were in the restaurant enjoying themselves, and several people came in alone while we were there, so I think it's safe to say that this place is great for singles or groups. But I would recommend making a reservation in either case. read more

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Me and The Queen were attending a Fever event at the Arts Center (We call it Ballet: Sleeping Beauty Dance & Light Show) and wanted to find a place nearby to eat. We couldn't get into Hemingway Bistro, so with Yelp I found this place. Fortunately they were in OpenTable and I was able to make a reservation. We found our way over to a super cute restaurant with a wonderful outdoor area (too chilly to sit out in that night). The restaurant is small but cute. Quite a few two seaters, which for me are not my favorite, but fortunately we were seated a two seater with a bigger table behind the bar and that was excellent as it gave us plenty of space for multiple dishes. We started with a tomato soup served in a small cup that was super delicious! It was so good, I got another serving of it. It didn't look like tomato soup as it was orange in color, but man oh man, it was sooo good! We got the guacamole as a starter (tomato, garlic, onions, serranos, cilantro, lime) and Tlayuda chips (Oaxacan large flat crispy tortilla). This was my first time having this type of chip and it was interesting. The presentation of the dish was interesting as well, with the guacamole centered on the plate in its own dish, surrounded by the large chips. The guacamole had a good flavor to it was fresh. Next we got the Taquitos (chicken barbacoa, cabbage, creme fraiche, queso fresco, pickled onions and salsa verde). Again, the plating was lovely, but this was just an okay dish for me. I was expecting a little more in terms of the flavors, it was a little on the bland side for me...most likely would not order this again. That said, The Queen loved them and I saw quite a few orders coming out of the kitchen. Next came the Pulpo (Spanish octopus with fingerling potatoes, roasted garbanzo beans, cherry tomatoes, chorizo, mexican onions). This was a wonderful dish, with the octopus cooked to perfection. The potatoes we very good, and the garbanzo beans were interesting as they were roasted and on the crunchy side. This was a winner for me and The Queen. Our last dish was the Barbacoa lamb shank with mushroom risotto. The lamb just came off the bone. My only problem with this dish was the size and the fact I had to share it. The whole Latin fusion aspect of this dish came through for me as I don't typically think lamb or risotto in relationship to barbacoa. Although we did not get it, I saw a few tables order an interesting dish with a wild presentation of dry ice smoke. Turns out it was the salmon tartar. I will most definitely come back to try that as the description sounded great and I loved the overall presentation. The Queen got a cocktail called Ipanema Sunset (Catan Pisco, lemon, passionfruit syrup, orange flower water, eucalyptus/herb mix, aquafaba). I am not a big cocktail person, but this was nice and refreshing. The flavors were nice, with the orange and passionfruit coming through. I was happy to see that they also had bubbles on the menu. We finished off the meal with a churro, which was on the house. I am not a big dessert person, but when I do eat a pastry, I like it warm. In this case I did not even have to ask if they could warm it up as came to table already warm. Overall this was a nice meal...the dishes that worked were well executed and I would definitely come back here for a meal. read more

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My good friend and I visited Amerikas for brunch for the first time on Sunday. The restaurant was already bustling when we arrived, and the hostess promptly greeted us and seated us toward the back. As we browsed the menu, our server Paloma greeted us with a complimentary tortilla soup in an espresso cup which was lukewarm. She then took our drink orders. I asked for an iced tea, expecting it to be unsweetened. To my surprise, it arrived sweetened, and Paloma appeared just as caught off guard. After checking with the bar, she let us know that unsweetened iced tea wasn't available and offered an apology. I ultimately returned the drink due to an unusual aftertaste and opted not to order a replacement. We placed our food orders: my friend asked about turkey bacon for her breakfast sandwich, but the server simply said they didn't have any and didn't offer alternatives. I opted for the Chicken Jibarito. When our entrees arrived, the presentation was excellent. However, the egg on the breakfast sandwich was cooked over hard instead of the preferred doneness, and the plantains in my Jibarito could have used a few more minutes of cooking. We pointed out the overcooked egg, but the only response was a brief apology. Service was attentive, perhaps overly so--our server checked in three separate times to see if my friend had finished her meal, which became a bit disruptive. Eventually, my friend had to let her know she'd say something when she was done. A few other details detracted from the experience: the women's restroom was out of paper towels, and the decorative plants throughout the restaurant looked neglected and in need of replacement. On a positive note, the dishes we saw at neighboring tables looked delicious, and the crowd suggested the place is popular, though the noise level was quite high. All in all, it may have just been an off day? I'm open to giving Amerikas another try, as there's potential here. One suggestion: please update the menu on your website to reflect what's actually available and the increase in prices. read more

Amerikas - Plant decor - Latin American Near Me - Oak Park, Illinois

Ordered breakfast from here and wow. We got the breakfast burrito and it was really delicious. Especially the potatos with spices and onions. So delish. We also got the French toast and it was unbelievable. Soaked in a sweetened condensed milk but not as thick with bananas and strawberries and slivered almonds on top. This breakfast is 5 stars and highly recommended. read more

Amerikas - Breakfast Burrito and French Toast - Latin American Near Me - Oak Park, Illinois

I was in the area and needed to kill time. So I popped into Amerikas for a drink and light meal. The interior was very cozy and well decorated. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. I started off with a margarita that had a nice kick to it. I decided to take the bartender's recommendation and ordered the seafood tostada. I was expecting a traditional tostada with seafood on it, but instead it was more like a deconstructed tuna tare tare with thin flat bread. It was delicious and hit the spot. I followed up the margarita with a local beer from the Cerveceria down the street. It was really good. I will definitely add Amerikas to my list of date night restaurants. read more

We got into Amerikas at the last minute which means the food could be hit or miss. The tacos were delicious. The fries could have been served with more attention to detail but were still tasty. read more

Amerikas - Pork Taco, Shrimp Taco, Chimi Y Queso Fries - Latin American Near Me - Oak Park, Illinois

Excellent Latin fusion! Came here with my family for lunch and it did not disappoint! Being from Phoenix, I can be a bit particular about my Mexican and Mexican adjacent food. This was awesome! Service was incredible, they were super accommodating and kind especially to my son! My son had the kids cheese quesadillas and the portion was massive we brought a lot home! We also shared guac which came with big blue corn fried tortillas. I got veggie enchiladas, my mom got a kale salad with chicken, my dad and sister both got eggs either toast and potatoes, my dad had bacon my sister subbed avocado. They brought us out a little sample each of their vegan tortilla soup. I loved it, it had a little kick of spice to it! The food was really good and huge portions. We had plenty left over. I loved the greens on top of mine, yum! Rice and beans were good too! I tried some of the potatoes and well and they were tasty! Slightly pricey but it is a nicer restaurant. Super loud in here but it was pretty busy when we went for lunch on a Sunday! Loved the fun wall in the back. Would for sure recommend checking this place out. Love that they have coffee and yummy sounding cocktails as well! read more

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Authentic and delicious good locally in the community. Food is simple, unique and good and drinks are amazing.

Thank you Amerikas. You out did yourselves today. Beet salad, tacos, chicken dish, fries. Ceviche, fried poblano pepper, churros. Sorry no pics cause we were busy. Even the music was popping. Thank you for helping us end the year in a yummy state. read more

Brutal!! Super dirty-- look close when you're in there!! Look at the menus!! Covered in sticky and stained-- place has bathrooms right next to the food!! Man it's swanky food sounds good but it's not a place for the tidy!! Or ocd-- seats are close and it's noisy-- brutal to even sit through dinner Food the other folks had they liked -- glad I observed and got outta there !! read more

Great food. Mediocre service Overpriced. Parking very difficult , sparce! Ambiance is ok but acoustics are terrible so by 6pm, restaurants is very noisy. read more

Hot Chocolate 9/10 Tortilla Soup 4/10 Pear Salad 9/10 Surf & Turf Taco 6/10 Pork Sandwich 9/10 read more

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Hispanic Heritage Month continues, so we dropped by this latin fusion spot in Oak Park for brunch. There is outdoor seating and indoor seating. The decor and artwork are fun and vibrant. For my drink, I ordered an Ipanema sunset, which was beautiful and delicious. I got the chilaquiles with chicken added for extra protein. I asked for some hot sauce on the side - the extra hot sauce is a MUST TRY. It was so good with the chilaquiles and with the French fries. My husband was very satisfied with his pork sandwich. The food was super tasty, and the service was great. If I'm in the area again, I'd absolutely go back. read more

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Outstanding service from Paloma and other staff. The food still has me full but also still drooling. This place is a must try!

Came for restaurant week and it didn't disappoint! We made reservations for Saturday night and luckily we did since the place was busy and on the smaller side. For restaurant week we had a special set menu: burrata, robalo, carne asada, and chocolate mousse. I also had a glass of ipanema sunset which was very sweet but just what I like! Food was delicious and portions were bigger than I expected. Our server, Ruby was also excellent and same goes with the rest of the staff. read more

Fun, good vibe, great food, good drinks, fair prices, super friendly staff. Very Oak Park, love it! Cannot go wrong here.

Why the hell was I not told about this place before?? OMG delicious!! Now I'm usually not a fan of fancy Latin food but this place was fantastic !! The Chile Relleno was delicious along with the yummy pear salad. Our drinks were delicious and very strong and service was great!!! Loved it!! read more

What a terrific place! The food is soooo good. I had never seen such a big tortilla! The servers are nice, quick and fun. The cocktails are yummy read more

We came to have brunch here with bottomless mimosas and loved it. I have ordered food from here on other occasions as well and have always felt that the food was good. The hot chocolate is exceptional and they have an option to have it loaded with a churro and dessert toppings which looks great. I was impressed with the flavor in the cauliflower taco I ordered, as well as the flavor in the guacamole. It is definitely a must try for breakfast in Oak Park! A side note- our server was great and kept our mimosas filled at all times! read more

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Wow, what a hidden gem this place is!! Ambiance, when you walk in you're met with beautiful decor, amazing smells of yummy foods, and friendly smiling staff...and a gorgeously decorated and fully stocked bar area. The service: It was superb. Our waitress was very attentive, full of great suggestions and even offered us a free sample of the delicious soup in the cutest little cups. The Aesthetics: clean, beautifully unkept and decorated, a fun, sleek and chic layout. Perfect for a date with your love or besties. The food: Everything we had to beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. I mean wow, I cannot wait to come back to taste it all. I really enjoyed it and so did my partner. We are looking forward to coming back again to try other menu items. We may become regulars here, because the options are endless. I highly recommend for fresh, healthy and delicious drinks and meals. Que rico! read more

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Really cute little place in oak park! Service was friendly and food was very good! I don't think it was quite as mindblowing for brunch as I expected from the reviews but maybe that is more for dinner. Overall it was solid and everyone was full. Hot chocolate was really cozy and delicious for a cold day and they also gave us complimentary little tortilla soup cups that were the best thing I tasted there! Prices are reasonable for quantity and quality of food so I definitely recommend it! read more

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If you're craving a very unique brunch, go here! It's Latin American and brunch combined. The ambience was nice and we were lucky enough to find parking right away in downtown oak park! We had the chicken jibarito with fries and breakfast burrito with potatoes. Both were filling! We opted to get the hot chocolate and Oreo cheesecake. Tbh the star of the show was the hot chocolate! It was very dense but not sweet at all. Perfect for a cold morning! We even got churros which was standard. The place overall was fairly inexpensive and filling. I would come here for a date or a girls day out if any. read more

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Food is outstanding and service was good. Definitely make a reservation, it is worth it

This place is 20-30 min from the city but if you ask me if I would come again, my answer is heck yes!! Totally worth it to drive from the city. I would tell anyone to make the commute and try this place out. The food is good and the service is also amazing. I went for brunch so this review is about their breakfast/brunch menu. I got the French toast. It has dulce de leche and it tastes amazing but not overly sweet. My dad got Chilaquiles and although they weren't spicy, they had a great taste. My brother got the breakfast burrito and he really liked it also. The churro is crunchy with great flavor. All in all, I would totally come back and hoping to go back for dinner at some point! read more

Amerikas - French toast - Latin American Near Me - Oak Park, Illinois

Came here for brunch today (Saturday mid morning) with my guy a friend and family friend. It was quite busy in oak park and yet this place has space so we said why not? We were instantly greeted and sat in the best spot (personal preference). It was a 4-5 seater table in the front window of the restaurant. Our server was the best - so young and filled with joy. Super ready and attentive to our needs. We ordered three different meals and I got a specialty cocktail. The ambiance - small, quaint and hipster Hispanic wall art. Very chill on the inside or if you choose to sit outside. I would say the tables are naturally close together. We just got a good spot at a good time. Server: shout out to our sever. Young and female. She knew what she was doing! And she had great add on recommendations. Thanks to her I got a good drink that I felt matched my food. The food: so I personally ordered the chicken jibarito. I loved the tenderness of the chicken and the fact that it was pulled chicken. However I could've done for more flavor or seasoning. The fried plantain was too thin and some of meaty goodness kept slipping out. It automatically came with a tortilla soup which was fitting. The soup is a bisque topped with Tortilla shells and cheese. Not the two folks that ordered steak and eggs definitely stated they would recommend folks request for the steak to be medium. Not medium well. The flavors were packed and if was delectable yet a smidge too tough for their liking. Ask for extra chimichurri sauce if you want more. They're super nice about it. The chilaquiles with chorizo was smacking per my friend's response and she would order it again. Brunch is definitely a 9/10. (Can't do halves on Yelp). Would I return for dinner? Oh heck yeah. read more

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Visited Amerikas for the first time recently for breakfast. It was so delicious - I wish I hadn't waited so long. There were two of us and the little tortilla soup starter was so cute - and perfect since it was pretty chilly outside! I had a breakfast burrito and I was eying my breakfast companion's French toast...I managed to snag a quick bite - really tasty, fresh, hot, flavorful. The churros were good but we definitely didn't need them with all of the other food we had. All in all, I'd definitely return. It can get a little chilly at the seats by the door but the friendly service and delicious food will bring me back again. Definitely a great spot in the area! read more

I had the NY steak and chilaquiles. I was craving chilaquiles so we found this spot and I enjoyed them! I like my chilaquiles on the crunchy side so I was happy to see these were crunchy. The steak was cooked to my liking and it wasn't cheery. The chimichurri sauce on the steak didn't taste like other chimichurri sauces I've had. It was still good tho! A little more lime flavor and not as oily. Their churro was also very delicious! Prob one of the best churros I've had at a restaurant. The restaurant was a smaller space but cute! I def would like to go back and try some of their other dishes and cocktails. read more

Maybe the best restaurant in Oak Park! It's realllly good food. And they've always given us a little amuse bouche!

Three of us found ourselves in Oak Park, IL this past Saturday night at around dinner time and all felt like something spicy for dinner. Just having Thai food a few nights ago, Mexican sounded great. Not knowing this area at all, I pull out my phone and hit Yelp, Infatuation, Google and Siri for our Mexican dinner. The results on all four of these platforms were an unanimous decision for Amerikas! I quickly called Amerikas (as Open Table had no reservations left) and they told us to come on by as they had a table open - now! This lovely diner / cafe with indoor and outdoor seating was quiet, pristine and had a beautiful menu. We had: * Guacamole - with tomato, garlic, onions, serranos, cilantro, lime and tlayuda chips (Oaxacan large flat crispy tortilla) that was truly wonderful * Taqitos with chicken barbacoa, cabbage, creme fraiche, queso fresco, pickled onions, salsa verde - these were fantastic * Pork Tacos - made with beer-braised pork shoulder, ancho, guajillo, roasted pineapple, onions - Wow, sensational * Surf and Turf Tacos - made with shrimp, chorizo, potatoes, caramelized onions - I loved these tacos * We also ordered a beautiful Remolacha Beet Salad that wasn't on the menu that was very good Their bar was working on "All Cylinders" that concocted one of the better gin martinis I've ever had. My wife had a refreshing mezcal and soda cocktail and my sister had very tasty Albarino Columna Spanish wine This extremely enjoyable Latin Fusion restaurant really impressed me not only with its excellent food, but their service, ambiance and setting was stellar. I cannot wait to come back! read more

Sadly this place was very underwhelming. The photos look amazing but the food lacks. Yelp typically doesn't steer me wrong, but there is the rare occasion that it does and this "5 star" joint definitely disappoints. How they have 5 stars is beyond me. Came for lunch for my friends birthday on a Wednesday afternoon. Mezcal Jamaica margaritas were ok. My friends ordered the steak sandwiches and I ordered the steak and eggs. My steak was overcooked so I had to send it back and by the time I got my other steak I was done with my eggs and potato's and I was over it. I ate half which was very tough to chew. The steak itself tasted like lime. I make chimichurri and this chimichurri wasn't it. $27 wasted in my opinion. The steak sandwiches were dry and bland. The server encouraged the steak sandwiches saying there were really good and they were really disappointing. We ordered the churro dessert and they came back saying they had no ice cream. We had the churros and they were pretty bland and I wasn't a fan of the dulce de leche that accompanied it. I will say the server Ruby was great. The place is cute but some AC on a hot summer afternoon wouldn't hurt. Idk but when I go out to eat I want to eat GOOD FOOD and this place definitely missed the mark. Def won't be returning. read more