I still love this place and going here still remains a source of delight. I love the pan de bono…read moreand carimañola in particular, although my boyfriend liked their buñuelo better than the pan de bono. I also think their empanadas are good.

Delicious and fresh columbian baked good, you can order ahead. Service is always friendly and fast…read more Good coffee too. There are a few tables and chairs. www.mekatos.com Menu: https://cashdrop.com/mekatosbakery

This food is so tasty. I was skeptical at first because their prices are significantly cheaper than…read moreother Colombian restaurants in chicago- at least the ones i have eaten from. And so my first thought was "cheaper prices, cheaper ingredients". And tbh, the pics of the food doesn't look as welcoming as other restaurants that serve similar dishes. My assumptions were not correct. By far the best Colombian food I have had in Chicago, and I've had a lot! No wonder they are only open 2-3 days out of the week.... I've only had delivery, so I can't speak to the dining services. But I've gotten delivery at least 5 times since I first tried them about 2 months ago. The food is inexpensive, top notch in taste and they give you large portions.

It was okay... It…read morewas dark. We ordered the Churrasco Pueblito. It was a platter of MEAT. It was all so salty. So thankful we also ordered the rice. The rice really was the best part for me. And not just cuz everything else was salty but because it was so well made and yummy. The service was good. And patient. And it was so well done on the inside. It really made for some gorgeous pictures. City street parking. IYKYK

Artango Steakhouse was so good! Everything we had was delicious, especially the empanadas, steak,…read moreand sangria. Everything was flavorful, fresh, and absolutely worth it. I loved it all and would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for great food and drinks. Five stars all the way!

Food, Service and Ambiance was exceptional…read more The issue we had was there was not a clear idea of what happy hour 5-7 pm actually entailed. The website said one thing, the waiter said one thing, and the waiter at the table behind us...you guessed it...another thing. One version is cocktails were $10, another $12 ... One said wine 20 percent off, another didn't mention anything. Lastly no "happy hour" menu. A paper one would be nice at least. A fancy place just pointing out what's available (burgers pizza and empanadas only) with their fingers (literally) was confusing. First and most likely last time.

This is just one of those reviews that I'm writing that feels more like bragging than providing…read moreuseful info. Like, if you're interested in Cariño, I think the Michelin guide is slightly more reputable than me (though I am a long time Elite Yelper). Or all the rave reviews it's been getting everywhere. But what I will say is all the fanfare is well deserved. We did the chef's counter reservation at 6pm, and while I was apprehensive to chat with the chefs while they were working, I loved being able to see all the magic behind putting together probably the best meal I've had in the past year or more. We skipped the wine pairing and didn't miss it at all as the cocktails in themselves felt like mini-courses with how inventive they were. Almost every dish surprised us in some small way, either in the amount of ingredients incorporated, or with just how artistic it looked (and usually both). We were so impressed that we're excited to try and find a way to muster up the energy to check out their 10pm taco omakase. If you're looking for a fun and refreshing fine dining experience, Cariño absolutely fits the bill.

Good value compared to other Michelin star menus. Nice portion size, leaving full but not…read moreexploding. Excellent cocktails. Intimate setting with just 7 seats at the chef's counter and 12 in the dining area. 9/13 dishes were great. There's no "smoke and mirrors" at the chef's counter. For an additional $20, we received two extra courses and an intimate look at a high-functioning, high-pressure kitchen. Chef Norman Fenton's exacting expectations are on full display. It's a masterclass in attention to detail, though the transparency comes with a side of tension. I loved the honesty of the experience, but if your goal is a serene conversation over dinner, the main dining room is the play. 5/5 Would be sad to never have again (1) * Chamoyada: Palate cleansers are always refreshing, but this was next level. Fruity and fresh heaven. 4.5/5 Great (8) * Chips and Salsa: Impressive to finish like a true salsa and chip. My wife loved * Chicharron: Rich corn and cheese dip. * Aguachile: Stunning visually. Lovely chile broth. * Quesadilla: Truffle uses well to round the dish. Super rich with black garlic. * Lamb: Super rich glaze. Great accompaniments from the beets and sauces. * Pineapple dessert * Horchata chai: Banana pieces were incredible. Good sweetness level. * Finishing bites: Nice 33% and 66% chocolate. Fun little bites. 3/5: OK (3) * Ravioli: Ravioli inside was rich, but overly so. Nice corn sauce but there was a corn component on the outside of the dish that had an unpleasant chewy flavor. * Tacos Dorados/Bluefin Tuna/Toasta: Love the idea of taco flight, and a great mix of textures. But none of the taco flavors hit for me. * Black Cod: Great components, but a sum that added up to less not more. Ultracrispy kale, but it tasted far better on its on. Nice green sauce and cod. Chayote texture felt out of place for me. 2/5 Not good (1) * Michelada: The Modelo beer foam dominated what I'm sure was lovely oyster.

This place was fantastic! It's a chill, relaxed spot that's great for friends, solo diners, dates,…read moreand double dates. The food was outstanding. My husband, who typically isn't a fan of tostones, absolutely loved the tostones appetizer! Our party also ordered the empanadas. The shell had this delicious, slightly sweet corn flavor that was just outstanding. Everyone loved their food. I ordered the Pabellón dish and it came out looking like a work of art! The perfectly arranged shredded chicken had a hint of cinnamon (at least to my taste), alongside flavorful black beans, gently sweet plantains, and white rice to balance everything out. It was topped with a chunk of squeaky, fried cheese! Everything came together beautifully. I also thoroughly enjoyed the cocada, a Venezuelan coconut drink. It was sweet, delicious, and kind of delicate tasting. It had tons of coconut, which you had to chew. If you love coconut, you have to try it! Overall, a fantastic experience. Great atmosphere and incredible food. I cannot wait to come back!

I liked Bienmesabe years ago when I first went here and have been here a few times since, although…read morethere's been a gap between my most recent visit and the one before that. I'm happy to report that when I went recently, we still really enjoyed it. It was my boyfriend's first time and he is now a fan and we both recommended it to our friend who lives in the area. You can also make reservations if you'd like although the times I've been, walking in is also fine. Last time we got the Bienmesabe Sampler, which is enough appetizers to share with four people lol. Our ranking of the items in the sampler were the tostones (soooo good), tequeño (my boyfriend loved), mandioca, and then the empanadas. The empanadas are my least favorite - I'd prob see if I could sub it out for something else in the future. I do like that they provide an assortment of empanadas. Then we got a cachapa with chicken - the cachapa itself was so good although next time we would try a different protein. Lots of delicious cheeses to be found - lactose-intolerant people should prepare accordingly.

We ordered catering from Sabor A Cafe for a large party of 50+ people including steak, chicken,…read morerice, vegetables, three types of empanadas, and a dessert of plantains, cheese, and guava paste. Everything was delicious. Elio was easy to work with and helped coordinate everything and arranged for delivery which arrived on time, nice and hot. You get a lot of food for what you pay and our guests enjoyed everything. It was a good thing we had as much as we did because people kept going back and wanted to take some home. Highly recommended for catering quality Colombian food.

Want some friends for lunch and it is your typical Latin American (and I can say that because I am…read moreLatin American!) Restaurant with typical foods nothing outstanding, nothing terrible, very edible. The make the fried green plantains that I'm used to calling Tostones in a different fashion. They're not as crispy, and I think that the plantains were weren't as green as they needed to be so they were a little bit softer and sweeter. They cut them lengthwise and smash them down instead of cross, cutting them into discs and then smashing them the second time so it makes for a less crispy texture when fried the second time. My order was the mango shrimp ceviche and it was drowning in a thick mango purée. Was hoping for a more standard sage with mango pieces in it, and there were delicious mango pieces in it however, the sauce was overwhelming. It was served with nice thinly sliced green plantain chips. My better half ordered the chorizo in bread and when it came out, it had a thick slab of melted cheese on top, with mayo and a weird brown sauce, so it was quite different from what he had expected. It was served with some delicious french fries! Service was very attentive and professional. The ambience is a bit dark and depressing. It was really, really cold in there. We had to move tables because we were sitting right under the air conditioning. Good place to come when it's really warm out.

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.

This is my new favorite go-to fridge filler when I know I'm going to have a busy week. I ordered…read morethe half chicken combo, adobado & charro beans a with a side order of the chili poblano w/ corn, and it's been my dinner for 4 nights this week for $35. First night: tacos with the chili poblano, salsa & pickled red onions (pro) as toppers, nights 2 & 3 were shredded chicken mixed with the rice & chili poblano & topped with pro & salsa for kind of a pilaf rice bowl sitch, night 4 I cut & baked the leftover tortilla into crispy strips and topped the charro beans w/ a little cotija cheese, extra chicken broth & remaining chicken, pro, lime & salsa for a hearty soup bowl. Every bite was delicious, convenient & less than $10 a meal. The chicken is chefs kiss good, and everything was seasoned completely perfectly. Really happy to have this place in my neighborhood!

Okay YUM!!! Ordered delivery and it was quick, hot, and delicious. We got a half chicken with…read morecilantro lime rice and black beans, three salsas and pickled onions, and tortillas. The chicken was great, cooked so well and wonderfully charred. The salsas were soooo good and at least one of them was so spicy - but I'm not sure which one because I was jumping between them all! I will definitely order again.

We had a pleasant dinner on a Sunday evening out on the patio. Luckily it's covered so the little…read morebit of rain we had did not bother us. They had a very nice bread server with four individual oval French loaves with very tasty butter. We tried the provoleta with peppers because we like that a lot in Argentina, but this was nothing like it and I guess that was to be expected. There they have a bunch of drier version of provolone and they grill it directly on the grill grates and it doesn't really melt too much. This tasted like standard provolone cheese and it was melted in a bowl. It was tasty, and unfortunately they probably can't get the Argentinian version of the cheese they would need to do it correctly. Our friends got the beef brochette with asparagus and the outside skirt steak and both were fabulous. Well seasoned and grilled and tender. My husband and I got the 2 pound stuffed fillet! It supposedly had ham in the filling but I couldn't taste it or see it anywhere. Unfortunately it had a really strongly flavored sauce along with the portobello mushrooms. We expected something with fewer herbs, which kind of overpowered the beef. It's a shame because the way they described it on the menu is not what came out. It wasn't bad. It just wasn't what we were expecting and unfortunately, the beef flavor was hard to discern because of all of the herbs in the dark brown sauce. We brought our own wine and they didn't even have a corkage fee, which was amazing! We saw other plates go by with copious amounts of tomatoes and onions on salads and the filet mignon platter, it seemed like it was three or four pieces of fillet it had to be nearly a pound for one serving. The prices are pretty steep for the beef and they do charge $10 for sharing, however it might be worth just getting one of the larger plates and spending the 10 bucks to share as opposed to getting an entrée each and taking home lots of food which we did.

We love a BYOB with no corkage fee. Also, warm table bread!! Pretty easy to call in and get a res…read morefor a Sunday night. The warm table bread and butter was pretty good so it was an effort to keep from eating too much and ruining our appetite. We split a chicken empanada to start which was really good, especially with the chimichurri sauce. For mains, we split the parillada para dos - a large meat platter meant for two. It was came with a little house salad and was a super good deal with all the meat they gave you (we ended up with lunch the next day, too!) The best part of the dish was the short ribs. Super soft and sort of fatty tasting, but not in a gross way, in a really yummy way. We also really liked the chorizo sausage. The flap tastes good, but was a little tougher than the other meat. The beef sweetbread and blood sausage were different, a little bit of an odd texture, but still good.

We eat here about once a month....always welcoming and attentive service, delicious food at a great…read morevalue, and love the old world aesthetic. Try the #7 New York strip and chicken breast and you'll be back!

I have been to this place multiple times for Colombian. The decor gives you a feeling of being…read moresomewhere else. The meat here is excellent. I had the NY strip and chicken combo. You cannot go wrong with a pile of meat on a sizzling plate. My son got the half rabbit, which was also better than I expected. They have decent empanadas, too. As a bonus, I tried the coffee. It was better than expected. It was pretty slow while we were there, so the service was particularly attentive.