Amazing food! This place is inventive and delicious! We got to speak with Bea after having our lunch and she shared a bit about her and her drive toward her career as a chef. Her marinades are delicious and I hope they become widely available. It did take some time for the food to come out but it was worth the wait. The presentation also made it exciting. There is plenty of indoor seating for groups as well read more

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This review is so well deserved but I also wish it was my secret place! Little spot in the downtown Elgin area. Empanadas are excellent. Filled with picadillo and paired with some great sauces. I had the lechon and wow some of the best lechon I've had - paired up with some sweet plantains and tostones. Other dishes were the steak and the steak sandwich. Everyone loved their food. (Secret here - it's BYOB). The husband and wife Combo are great and take great care of you. read more

Checked out this Latin restaurant in Elgin. It has a pretty chill atmosphere with a somewhat more authentic cuisine that still appeals to American tastes. Beaunique certainly fits in with the community. Kind of expensive is the only bad thing about it. The favorites include burritos, tacos, and more. Better to go earlier before it gets busy. It's often got a crowd. The slower times are at lunch. Often gets packed in the evening. They also liven up the atmosphere then with the fiesta music. It's about $17 for an entree. Many items cost even more. Each of us got a Burrito. I had only vegetables as the protein choice, with the rest of it being beans and rice. Also has sides to choose. The plantains have a savory or sweet choice, good stuff. For sure we could come here again. It's closed Mondays. The menu has a few items for vegetarians. read more

Beaunique Latin Kitchen - Burrito And Plantains - Latin American Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

The atmosphere brought me back to my childhood with the sounds and the smells of a Latin kitchen. The food tastes so good! The best way I can describe it is you can feel and taste the love put into each meal! It tastes homemade in the best sense of the term. The staff were welcoming, kind and attentive. We already have plans to come back with the family read more

Came here for a meal while traveling on business. It was packed on a Tuesday night and I could see why. Our table had a number of tapas and each one was quite good. The manchego cheese and iberico ham were delicious. In addition we had the brussel sprouts, steak, shrimp and potatoes. Pair that with one of their old fashions and it was a very good meal! read more

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The food is delicious (steak sandwich was amazing), but felt a little steep on price ($20 for a sandwich + fries but, again, very flavorful). Establishment is BYOB but I couldn't find that advertised anywhere. I only learned of it when asking why they have a bar with no liquor. Owner is super friendly and seems to pop by every table on every visit. Hours of operation seem inconsistent. I tried to visit for dinner on a Friday a few weeks back and they were closed. I tried again for lunch on a Friday a little more recently and they weren't open yet (I saw folks in the kitchen). All in all though, I'd still eat here. read more

Omg! This is a must try Latin fusion restaurant. The food had so much flavor. The guacamole was served with these amazing crispy tortilla chips that had a delicious marinade on them. Then the sandwiches and fries were also just delicious. The fries were crispy and also had a marinade on them. The waitress was very friendly. The owner also came over to say hello. She was simply awesome. Give yourself time to sit and enjoy while you wait for these delicious food options. The restaurant had ample seating and cute decor. read more

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This place was great!!!!! Gotta check it out. Super chill. Great servers. And the food was AMAZING!!!!!

Delicious food. Fresh and hot. Very flavorful food. Really one of the only restaurants in the area that serves Yummy Yuca fries. Highly recommended! read more

Beaunique Latin Kitchen - Chicken Flautas, Puerto Rican Rice, and Yuca Fries! - Latin American Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

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Enjoyed the Puerto Rican rice & empanadas. Visited during "Halloween on Chicago Street" so it was very crowded and they took away the chairs for it to function as a club. The favor of the rice was very good though a bit oily. The empanadas was good. The food reminded me fondly of the fun trip I took to Puerto Rico years ago. Loved the UNESCO blue cobbled streets & El Morro then. Service was good but one guy was a bit short with me on navigating the bathroom situation because it was so crowded. Nice updated ambiance. read more

The food at BeaUnique is made with so much love, you can feel it in every meal. Every tortilla is deliciously crispy and coated with Bea's signature flavor. It is truly one of a kind, a uniquely Bea experience. When I go there with my family, we expect to wait a little bit longer than other fast-casual places, but it's always worth the wait. The menu is built around comfort food. Every item is a treat: the tacos, chips & guacamole, sandwiches, flautas, birria & consommé, burritos, yucca fries, empanadas, etc etc. These are all heavy fare and should be met with that expectation. This is a place for everyone - especially people who love to eat. I love this restaurant so much, and I dream about the yucca fries. I hope you'll give them a try. read more

AMAZING guac and chips! Even the chips are seasoned differently and have a meaty porky taste, just different than most places. Also their fried plaintains may be the TBE I've ever had as I don eon like em in general! Good stuff here, but I will say the Puerto Rican rice and chicken didn't do it for me but those other things make up for it. I'll have to try something else for a main dish next time read more

Great food, excellent service, and a lively atmosphere make this restaurant enjoyable. The staff were very friendly and clarified any questions on the menu and the food had great flavor as well. Would definitely recommend this establishment for someone who would like great Latin cuisine. read more

The food was great! Bea is an excellent cook. Yes the service is slow but when you're cooking everything from scratch I'll happily wait.

Great spot in downtown Elgin. Cuban Latin food served with love. Bea came out to see how we liked everything, service was great and we loved the food. The guacamole was the best I've had for a while and the homemade chips just out if the fryer were excellent. I had Cuban sandwich and it was great, good portion tasty and importantly a great toasted bun. Everyone at the table enjoyed their meals. Will be back, highly recommended read more

Beaunique Latin Kitchen - Guacamole & house made chips - Latin American Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

Very good food and service. The micheladas are excellent. Clean and friendly. Will be back.

We are new to the area and happened to come across Beaunique. The food was amazing during our first visit so we decided to bring the entire family back for our second visit. They seriously have the best Latin food! The owner/chef stopped by to visit both times and we really enjoyed chatting with her. read more

My absolute go to on any day! But hands down best Puerto Rican food ever! I discovered this absolutely amazing unique place and fell in love with the flavor! Every dish is made with love! The vibe the atmosphere is always so beautiful and welcoming! You want to taste latin food with love and authentic flavor Beaunique is the perfect place to eat! read more

Highly recommend the food was very delicious The service was excellent Very relaxing spot And enjoy the lunch special read more

Beaunique Latin Kitchen - Jibarito Sandwich Steak Sandwich - Latin American Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

The food & service was amazing. I no longer have to drive 50 miles into Chicago for a jibarito!! We had the steak jibarito with a side of maduros/sweet plantains which was delicious. The ingredients were so fresh and the steak was very tender. We also tried 2 types of empanadas: beef & potato and chicken & potato. Both were perfectly done. Loved the mayo ketchup sauce, too!! We went there towards the end of the evening so it wasn't busy which was nice because we got to chat with Al, the owner. He was very cool and friendly. Maybe next time, we'll get a chance to meet Bea. I look forward to going back soon. My goal is to try every item on the menu!! read more

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The food was absolutely fantastic, the most wonderful service and fantastic ambiance. If you want something absolutely delicious stop here! read more

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Yelp recommended this place so we did . We ordered Jibarito with side of rice. It was packed with meat and veggies plus two sauces. We used to go to Chicago or Des Plaines for Jibarito but no more as this one is closer. Owner/chef Bea came out to greet us which was nice. She and her husband are from Chicago too. We'll be back for more. read more

Beaunique Latin Kitchen - Jibarito with Puerto Rican rice - Latin American Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

Great music & atmosphere. Friendly staff & yummy drinks too. The food was delicious. We ordered multiple samplers & sides and enjoyed everything. Great options. The owner came out and personally welcomed us. Felt like family there. Will definitely be back soon! read more

Beaunique Latin Kitchen - Caribbean Sample Platter with Puerto Rican Arroz con gandules - Latin American Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

Guacamole was excellent. Plantains were soaking with grease. Barilla tacos were terrible with not much meat. Service was unbelievably slow, when we showed up there was one table, at the end there was 3 and it took over an hour for our dinner to come out. read more

What a great find! The Birria tacos were amazing! Also loved the vegetarian empanadas!

I was charged $3.01 processing fees without any explanation, definitely don't recommend this one, the service is ppor

Walking into Beaunique Latin Kitchen feels like walking into my Latin friends family's dining room only with even more delicious smells filling the air. From the moment you step inside, you're greeted with warm smiles, genuine hospitality, and the kind of customer service that makes you feel like you belong there. The food? Absolutely outstanding and every dish bursts with authentic Latin flavors and the kind of homemade love you just can't fake. The atmosphere is vibrant yet cozy, and you can tell every single person here cares about your experience. This isn't just a restaurant to me, it's become a second home almost. Whether you're coming in for a quick bite, a family gathering, or just to feel welcomed after a long day, Beaunique delivers every single time. Elgin is lucky to have them, and so am I. No food pics I dare you to go find out for yourself. You will not be disappointed!!! read more

Although the owners seemed like lovely people, it took over an hour to get our food. The food was good, but not outstanding. The drinks were mediocre at best and definitely not worth $15. If you want a good drink, head down the street to the Martini Room. read more

Beaunique Latin Kitchen - Drinks - Latin American Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

Downtown Elgin has an awesome vibe and restaurants like Beaunique are part of what gives the town its artistic, cultural, authentic vibe! We had Roasted Pork Tacos and birrias. My son had French fries with his tacos and they are fantastic and came with a dipping sauce, which I loved! The birrias were sooo good, but very filling so a doggy bag may be necessary The Puerto Rican rice was some of the best! We will be back :) read more

Beaunique Latin Kitchen - Birria Tacos & Puerto Rican Rice Back plate is Roasted Roast Pork Tacos - Latin American Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

This place is amazing! The ambiance was nice and it wasn't loud or anything. The food though was amazing! I got a jibarito and it had a good amount of meat in it with just the right amount of garlic. The service was good and the owner was so nice and came to our table asking how our food was. Will definitely be back. read more

Beaunique is cute, unassuming spot in a nicely revamped area of downtown Elgin that honestly blew us away. The owner/chef, Bea, came out to talk with my daughter and we had such a great conversation with her (and also her husband) that we felt like we were old friends vs guests just coming in for the first time. Bea gave us some great suggestions and brought out what was easily the best Latin inspired food we have had in many years! everything was packed with flavor and perfectly seasoned. you could tell they put their heart and soul into their cooking. Hard to say what our favorite things were, but the yucca fries and lechon were definite repeats. Can't wait to come back again and try more things and bring the rest of my family. Obviously the food speaks for itself, but I have to say that the friendly atmosphere and amazing service will keep me coming back. Don't wait to try this place, you won't regret it! read more

Customer Service so Bad, it's Almost Impressive. Called Beaunique Elgin because I was curious about trying them out. I had a simple question. Before I could even ask, the guy on the phone cuts in with, "Are you placing an order?" I said, "No," and he hung up on me. I called back--no answer. Tried again, finally got him, and asked why he was being so rude. His actual response? "You said you're not ordering anything." That's not customer service--that's someone who clearly shouldn't be anywhere near a phone, let alone representing a business. If they're this careless and disrespectful with first impressions, I can only imagine how sloppy everything else is. There are plenty of solid restaurants in Elgin. This one clearly doesn't care if they make it on that list. Whoever hired this guy did the restaurant a huge disservice--he's not just bad for business, he is the bad business. If a simple phone call is too much to handle, how can I trust them with something as important as what goes on my plate? I don't support places that treat people like an inconvenience. Save yourself the time, the energy, and the disappointment--Elgin has better read more

The service is wonderful and welcoming. The nachos are highly recommended and the meats with every dish were seasoned and cooked perfectly.

I really wanted some Puerto Rican rice, and after seeing some posts on a local Facebook group about this place, we picked up some food. We really enjoyed everything and are looking forward to going back again. read more

Beaunique Latin Kitchen - Latin American Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

Delicious food and huge portions. Could use a couple more staff to help but quality is there

Food is delicious. The $10 lunch special is a lot of food, more than I expected! I loved my enchilada, and my mother had the mini jabarito. Yucca fries are AWESOME read more

Beaunique Latin Kitchen - lunch special mini-jibarito (chicken) and chicken enchilada So good!! - Latin American Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

Had a great experience with the owner and his wife. They were so kind and the food was amazing. The portions were so generous and the steak birria was amazing and unlike others you'll find. Haven't been able to find a Cuban this good around the area. Highly recommend. read more

Beaunique Latin Kitchen - Jamaican Sampler Appetizer - Latin American Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

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Great place! Clean, wasn't too busy. Food was very good and the staff were so kind. Definitely will go back again

They are very WELCOMING from when you walk in to when you leave. The owners, waiter, and cooks. There is a variety on the menu, from Puerto Rican food, Mexican food, Cuban food, and more!!! LATIN VARIETY! We were a group of 9! They were closing soon but took their time with us without rushing which was so NICE of them. It was my birthday and they made it very special. SERVING SIZE is a lot!! They make sure to proved a lot of food for each plate! EVERYTHING WAS SOOOO GOOD!!! We will definitely be back and share with everyone we know. read more

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On a whim, tried Bea's kitchen for dinner since they had a jibarito on the menu. Boy, was I glad that I did. Spent some time talking to the owners and they are both wonderful people that clearly have a passion for their craft. To say that every single item was bursting with flavor is an understatement. Frankly, I was hooked from the first bite of my 'side' dish - yuca fries with one of their sauces. The jibarito itself was splendid and plentiful, on-par if not better compared to my trusted city spots. I also tried a taco and was pleasantly surprised. I assumed that this place was primarily Puerto Rican cuisine but offered tacos as a way of attracting diners looking for the standard Mexican taco-fare. But my assumption couldn't have been more off as this was no ordinary taco. It was chock-full of flavor. And you can tell the attention to detail too where they don't microwave the tortilla only to have it fall apart in your hands. It's like they flipped the script on the taco. Less tortilla and more focus on the yummy fillings. Bea started off as a ghost-kitchen type of arrangement many years ago but her labor of love demanded a brick-and-mortar establishment. And I'm really glad that it did or I wouldn't have discovered their wonderful Latin fusion food. I can't wait to visit again. read more