Very friendly people and amazing food! My husband had the short rib with polenta and it was so delicious. Highly recommend. I had the lechon, and it was so good. Corn bread was amazing. My husband is on a gluten free diet and there were many dishes for him to chose from. Oh, and the cocktails, superb. read more

Went for brunch. The food and drinks were excellent m! The service was great as well, very accommodating. They gave a small patio area but plenty of space inside. They have done if the best coffee in Chicago. The oxtail app was the best, 10/10 recommend. read more

Dell Rooster - Papas' con Chorizo - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Dell Rooster is a super unique and delicious restaurant. The online reviews are above average so our interest was piqued for sure. It's on the pricier side (~$20-30+ per entree), but with a casual ambiance (a pro or con depending who you ask). However, the food is top notch and service was great as well. Upon recommendation by our server, I ordered the paella and my boyfriend ordered the short rib dish. I've had some dried out paella in the past, so was skeptical but this was so delicious, saucy, and flavorful. It had a little bit of everything with protein, veggies, and rice. I cleaned my whole plate it was so good. I tried the short rib dish which was so tender and just melted in your mouth. I wish we lived close by to try their brunch and come again but I highly recommend! read more

Dell Rooster - Valencia Style Paella - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Delicious Food, Slow Service I met up with a good friend to catch up over breakfast and decided to check out Dell Rooster at 1825 W. Chicago Ave. First, let me say that this place is beautiful. The restaurant has a warm Mexican-inspired interior, cozy booth seating, and large bay windows that bring in plenty of natural light. I even remember noticing how clean the bathrooms were, which is always a good sign. Overall, the atmosphere was welcoming and comfortable. The hardest part of the experience was deciding what to order because so much of the menu looked good. Lately, I've been making more of an effort to try sweet breakfast items, so I ordered the pancakes while my friend got the French toast. Both were excellent, though I have to admit the French toast may have had a slight edge. I also ordered breakfast tacos, which I hadn't had in quite some time, and they were absolutely delicious. The food was easily the highlight of the visit. The only downside was the service. Our waitress seemed very kind, but there were a few communication issues. For example, I asked whether they had decaf coffee and was told no. I then asked if they had any caffeine-free teas and was told no again, only for her to later mention chamomile tea. When I explained that chamomile is naturally caffeine-free, she seemed genuinely surprised. It was an odd interaction, but not a major issue. The service was also a bit slow throughout the meal, which was really the only thing that kept this experience from being even better. Overall, I enjoyed my visit and would definitely come back. The food was excellent, the atmosphere was great, and with a little improvement in service, this could easily be a standout brunch spot. 4 out of 5 stars. read more

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What a wonderful meal we had tonight at Del Rooster. Carlos is a welcoming host who shakes up a delicious cocktail while taking orders and guiding guests on how to get around Chicago. Coconut shrimp and Ox Tail apps are out of this world. Paella, pork shoulder... and those cocktails! Expressing Martinez is smooth and potent while the spicy tequila drink is perfectly zesty. Dell Rooster is the place to visit when in Chicago! read more

So so so good is all I can say! The service was wonderful and the food has me absolutely wanting to go back. Also please don't miss out on the cocktails, I had one of the best old fashioned cocktails here along with a mango cocktail! I can't wait to go back and I absolutely will be checking out their amazing daily specials! read more

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Came here for an impromptu lunch/brunch on a snowy Sunday around 1pm. They were able to accommodate our group of 5. Service was friendly but not overbearing. Food was flavorful and delicious! I got the crispy rooster sandwich which was reasonably priced and good portion size. The rest of my group also enjoyed their meal. Next time I need to try the short rib skillet because that looked amazing!! read more

Dell Rooster - Crispy Rooster Sandwich - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Drawn to their unique menu, my friend and I ventured here for Sunday brunch. We had made a reservation, but it was surprisingly unnecessary - plenty of open tables. They have indoor and outdoor seating, which is nice but it's basically a bar so ambiance was lacking. Food was great - we started with the rabos encendidos and don't sleep on this - the perfect combination, packed with flavor! I also got the papas con chorizo, which was very tasty. For drinks, they have a full bar but not espresso offerings so we just hopped over to a nearby coffeeshop after our meal. Service was ok, a little slow but we weren't in a hurry so no big deal. For half a starter, OJ, and a main, I think my bill was ~$30. If you're interested in brunch fare with a Latin American twist, Dell' Rooster is worth checking out. read more

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Food was delicious!I ordered the steak jibarito. Very saucy and tender. I wish they added like 2-3 more pieces of meat to make it perfect! I would definitely order it again tho. We were a large group and they accommodated us. While we were there, the cook came out to introduce himself to us. Very friendly, warm and family centered gentleman. Service was wonderful. Everyone enjoyed their dish and prices were affordable. Highly recommend this spot! Can't wait to go back! read more

Stopped by Dell' Rooster for restaurant week, what a nice and a friendly place. Nothing over the top, had the Valencia style Paella which was amazing and right up my alley. Tomatoey and oniony, soupy finish with all the great saffron paella smells and flavors. The shirt rib was a little overcooked (but seems to be a fan favorite) and the drink menu and drinks were nothing special so it's not a full dinner experience but I would come here and stuff my face on a Tuesday night with no remorse. read more

Dell Rooster - Valencia Style Paella - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Cute little restaurant with amazing service and delicious food! Perfect place to finish our Chicago trip with read more

Dell Rooster - Side Sweet Plantains, Puerto Rican Jibarito, Breakfast tacos - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Service was amazing! Vibes were great. Food was subpar & just ok.. lots of reviews say it's delicious but for Valentine's Day, we came here for dinner & the food wasn't mind blowing. It was pretty average in my opinion. The only good food was the coconut shrimp! and the el Rico suave drink was good. I probably won't be back. read more

Dell Rooster - Valencia Style Paella Escalivada - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The food was absolutely delicious. Everything was seasoned very well and the cafe de olla was amazing. The service was top notch he was warm welcome and left us needing nothing. It definitely added to the cozy atmosphere and ambiance. read more

Dell Rooster - Rooster & Waffles - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Came to this spot for Saturday brunch (around 11am) with no reservation and was able to be sat within 10min. From the name to interior design, the spot was very Latin. The spot was spacious and the restaurant was filled with customers but not hectic. Not pictured but we shared an oxtail plantain appetizer that was savory with a hint of sweetness and definitely worth trying. I would have it as a main dish tbh. Our main entrees were the torta and chilaquiles. They had similar color make up as the oxtail dish since they were all red sauce base. Both rich in flavor and heavy in meal. I am new to chilaquiles but the tortilla chips were not soggy and had a nice crisp for me to enjoy the entire plate. Both my boyfriend and I stayed full the rest of the day with how hearty this meal was. Definitely a spot worth a try, for the flavors, decent price, & hearty meal. read more

Dell Rooster - Guanatos Style Torta Ahogada - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Went to Dell Rooster for an early dinner. Service was great... friendly and fast. The bar area is rather small and not conducive to sitting there, so if you're a bar person plan to sit at a table. Food and cocktails were excellent. Note that at the time the cocktail menu on their web site didn't match the menu in the restaurant. The drink I wanted was not on the menu but she made it for me anyway. Thanks!! My paella was really tasty and super moist. And so filling. My wife loved her short rib. We will definitely come back again. read more

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Spent the weekend in Chicago and brunch at Dell Rooster was the best meal we had. Loved the stuffed dates, cornbread, breakfast enchiladas, ox tail, and short ribs. Definitely recommend dining here. Thanks for the great service and food! read more

Delicious food, fun cocktails & great service made for an excellent evening for our foursome!

Stopped in for brunch on a recent Sunday as a good friend suggested we check it out as we like to try spots we havent checked out. Small mom and pop joint which is usually preferred and I believe its classified as latin fusion cuisine. Decor looks very much like you're in a latin food spot. They make a good mezcal old fashioned here, but I very much enjoyed the mango rico which is mango infused rum, lime juice, and mango puree. Sounds sweet as hell but not too sweet. All the apps/first bites looked great but we had to start with the Rabo Encendido which is cuban style braised oxtail, pickled onions, chipotle aioli and queso fresco on top of plaintains...outstanding!!! Melts in ya damn mouth! I almost didnt wanna order anything else after eating that...woooo! I decided to go with the Rooster & Sons Enchiladas...was pretty good. My friend got the Papas Con Chorizo and it was very good! I would definitely come back here for brunch and would love to see what dinner is like. read more

Dell Rooster - Rabo Encendido - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This place is a hidden gem! Delicious food for starters. The short rib fell apart beautifully. The dates were so yummy. The staff were super friendly and efficient. We made a reservation for dinner before a concert at United Center. This place is only 7 minutes away. So we had a really good dinner, great drinks and were able to easily hop out over to the concert. They have tables and booths available. We found street parking right outside the door. Can't recommend enough! read more

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Ventured here for restaurant week. Restaurant has been on my radar for a while. We were lured by the menu as who doesn't enjoy short rib. For brunch we ordered sangria, fig appetizer, papas bravas, chicken/waffles and short rib skillet. The brunch choices were good. Husband finished his whole plate, I took some leftover home and put on a corn tortilla next morning. We also got to sample dessert with restaurant week. Both items were enjoyable. The restaurant itself is cozy and all staff were friendly. I think they would do well adding one more server during busy times as they were stretched tight at times. read more

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My two friends and I decided to try this year's Chicago Restaurant Week's $30 Brunch menu. We all ordered the papas bravas, the short rib skillet, and the chocolate Abuelita tres leches cake. Everything was delicious, and the portion sizes were very generous, making the brunch menu well worth the $30. The servers did a great job of being accommodating while still giving us enough privacy to catch up. The restaurant was really chill, so it was perfect for us. Our only feedback is to use less star anise in the café de olla and to add more piloncillo. The piñata drink was good though! All in all, we would come back to try other items on the menu. We really need to figure out how to make the chocolate Abuelita ganache that was on the tres leches cake - It was that good! read more

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Awesome brunch experience today at Dell Rooster. The food was delicious and fresh. There was a small mix up with our order where our appetizers didn't come out and despite this mix up the staff recovered well and was very accommodating. As a patron we can understand mix up happens in business and it's all about how a business recovers... Dell Rooster gets an A+ in that department! Will definitely be back! read more

This was my second time trying Dell Rooster and this place still holds up! Originally I came for dinner but this time I tried their slightly different brunch menu. I think that I confidently say that this is one of my top 3 restaurants of ALL TIME. The coconut shrimp and oxtail plantain starters could've been standalone plates. I got the French toast which is a variation of their cornbread dressed up with pineapple, blueberry compote and cream. Delicious! Very family oriented spot with sweet staff. read more

Dell Rooster - Oxtail on plantain, coconut shrimp - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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My friends and I decided on this restaurant since another one had a very long line. We stumbled upon and the food was really good and made our tummies happy. I got the kids meal and it was light and fresh! The waffle was good and cornbread was tasty! The restaurant is definitely grungier than I thought but that didn't deter us to eat there. It felt hole in the wall and the service was fast! S read more

Dell Rooster - kids meal - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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OK, so I had heard about this place a lot and decided to go here for a restaurant week lunch with my boyfriend. I was very excited and we drove almost 30 minutes to get here. The food was pretty good overall. We tried the dates and the potatoes bravas. The dates were definitely the star here. Then we tried the short rib skillet and the chicken and waffles. Chicken and waffles were great and the skillet was fine pretty flavorless. Finally for the desserts, we tried the Panna cotta and the triplets and both were honestly bad. No flavor and just tasted off. No, normally I would say that this restaurant was fine but quite literally the service was horrible. We arrived at 1:45 PM on a Saturday and lunch took 2 1/2 hours at one point the restaurant was almost empty and it still took 15 minutes to get our dessert delivered to our table when it was just sitting on the warming counter. Honestly, I would definitely not go back here nor would I recommend it, which is disappointing. read more

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We ended up here on a Saturday morning. There was no wait, and upon walking in, I liked the vibe of this place. The decor was like a kitschy breakfast place. I tried to order coffee, but they only had Café de Olla. I'm sure it is good, but I don't like sugar in my coffee. So, heads up, there is no regular or coffee variety. We started with warm stuffed dates. They were excellent. They came with this red sauce that really added to it. I had the short rib breakfast. It was good, but there could have been more meat. Unfortunately, there were too many peppers. My wife and I split our dishes. She had the Jabaritto, which was good but also lacked meat. My son had the chilequilles and had no complaints. We also split a side of sweet plantains with cheese. This is the first time I have had them with cheese, and they were terrific. Our server was attentive. In all, the flavor was good, but for the price, I expect more protein. read more

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The food was incredible. Honestly one of the best meals we've had without a suggestion of where to go when traveling. We had the dell rooster empanadas and sweet plantains as starters & the short rib barbacoa and Valencia style seafood paella for mains. The espresso Martinez and their spin on an old fashion with mezcal were both fantastic. Highly recommend read more

The best!!!! Everything was great. Drinks are fantastic!!! Service was great and fast. read more

Cute mom and pop place. Olivia was our server. Super friendly she was the only server, bartender, pretty much everything aside from being the chef. I will say you get a lot of food for what you order. The lechon can easily serve 2 people. The lechon was tender and perfectly cook. Something's I have a personal preference with, but it was absolutely delicious. My partner had the skirt steak and it was cooked to a perfect medium rare. For dessert we went with the tres leches cake. I loved their take on it. Right before we were almost done the chef/ I believe owner came out to talk to us, so that was really nice. Only thing I will say is the service is a little slow so be patient, again the day I went it was just 1 server who does everything. I hope that's not how it it's but, aside from that pretty good spot. read more

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Oh my goodness, give them a Michelin star already. My favorite meal of the year. So unexpectedly outstanding. You must get the oxtail starter and the short rib. What an incredible surprise. Thank you so much! read more

Dell Rooster - Short Rib Barbacoa - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Wife and I stopped in after the Blackhawk game on a Sunday because of the reviews and we were not disappointed. We are the only people in the restaurant? But man it was delicious. Sangria was a great start then short rib so tender and lonchon pork with plantains yummy..the best was the honey cornbread a must .. read more

Dell Rooster - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The chicken and waffles were surprisingly light and had a great crispy texture. I also really loved the rabo encendido because the beef was extremely flavorful. read more

Phenomenal experience! Highly recommend visiting for lunch or dinner. Especially loved the Rqbo Encendido. Service was great, Carlos is amazing! read more

sooo yummy! The vibes and decor were perfect and set the mood well The waitress was super sweet and our food came out very delicious!! read more

Dell Rooster - Tampiqueña - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Our party of 11 went here (all family and all from out of state) the night before our wedding in late September. They accommodated us with a long table so we could all sit together. (I had made reservations a couple months before) The waitress was patient with all the orders (several ordered the Paella and gave rave reviews!) We started with empanadas and plantains which were amazing. The chef/owner came out to visit our table and congratulate us and sent out a few more special apps on the house. Everyone loved their entrees. We had a fabulous time and even my picky husband-to-be loved the food. It was a great start to our new life together! Highly recommend! read more

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Went for brunch and the food was delicious! Ordered chilaquiles and the sauce was soo tasty! Service was quick. We made a reservation, but the restaurant was fairly empty so could have easily walked in. Would go back. read more

Overall Thoughts: This is a cute spot in West Town for creative Latin American fusion dishes. We made a reservation for a Saturday night, but it wasn't too crowded and you could've easily walked in without one. Though pricey (total price ~$50 per person), the portions were large and I think many of the dishes were worth the price in taste and quality. True to its name, it's decorated with a strong rooster theme throughout. The service was very friendly and reasonably quick. This is a spot I'd love to come back to on a special or splurge occasion to try more of their menu. Food I tried: - Rabo Encendido (4.6/5): This was excellent and flavorful, with the perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors, soft and creamy textures... a must-try appetizer for sure. - Short Rib Barbacoa (4.7/5): Ahh this was my favorite dish here. The grits were so creamy and meat was so tender, just an amazing mix of textures and flavors all around. - Bife a Caballo (Medium) (4/5): The steak was just okay, but we should've ordered medium rare instead of medium, which was a lot tougher and drier than expected. The flavors were solid, but I probably won't pay $35 for it again. - Abuelita Tres Leches (3.5/5): The only true "miss" of the night-- it was not a very moist cake and was strangely hard on the bottom. -- Price (relative to peers): 4.2/5 Food: 4.4/5 Ambience: 4.8/5 Service: 4.8/5 Overall Value: 4.5/5 read more

Dell Rooster - Short Rib Barbacoa - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I had a great time at Dell' Rooster! The decorations were colorful and the lighting set up a unique ambiance. I came here for Chicago Restaurant week and the food quality and portions blew me away! I started with the Papas Bravas which had a semi-soft potato with a crunch in the outer part. The sauce drizzled on it was fantastic. Next, I got the Short Rib Skillet which was full of flavors, different vegetable, aromas, and a great quantity of short rib. I also got the Chocolate Abuelita Tres Leches which was a nice touch to top of the great meal! Appetizers were also amazing and the smothered sandwich was very flavorful and huge. Mexican coffee was a great try as well. The service was fantastic and the manager was very helpful and friendly, ensuring my experience was top notch. My server was also amazing and super quick with everything! Highly recommend to anyone who is in the West Town area! Wondering if the menu will rotate or if I can come back to try the whole menu. read more

I visited Dell Rooster for Saturday brunch. We got there around 12:30, so there weren't that many patrons just yet. Right away, you'll notice all the rooster and hen decor inside - they really stuck to the theme, lol. We were seated right away because I had a reservation already. We had a lovely waitress who suggested the chilaquiles among other items. We tried the papas bravas and warm stuffed dates for appetizers. Those arrived pretty quickly, and they were SO GOOD! We also ordered the chilaquiles and Guanatos style torta ahogada, which took a really long time to arrive at our table. They had really good music playing, which kept our mood upbeat, and our waitress did check in on us. The food was totally worth the wait!! It was amazing! And by the time our food arrived, the restaurant was filling up with more patrons so you know it's good! Side tip - be sure to ask for the homemade hot sauce. I didn't see it on the menu, but I'd asked for some hot sauce with my chilaquiles, and it was perfectly spicy and so flavorful. The food overall was so awesome. I honestly can't wait to go back and try the dinner menu. My only negative feedback is that the lighting inside was kinda dark for a Saturday afternoon, so I couldn't get great pictures of my delicious food! read more

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The ambiance is inviting and cozy! I felt like I went over to a relatives house for some good home cooked food from all over Latin America. We appreciated the variety and everything was on point! Micheladas and cocktails were refreshing. We got both types of empanadas as appetizers. Our mains were the lechon, barbacoa, and chicken sandwich. We finished off with the chocolate mousse that was drizzled with cajeta, so good! And the staff was kind and chef checked in on us. It was worth the drive from the suburbs. read more