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Dell Rooster

4.8 (195 reviews)
Open • 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Moderate noise
Dogs allowed

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Sarah C.

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!

Crispy Rooster Sandwich
Allegra A.

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!!

Valencia Style Paella
Wajhi K.

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.

Rabos encendidos - so good!
Jenna C.

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.

Guanatos Style Torta Ahogada
Madeleine A.

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.

Mark H.

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.

Rabo Encendido
Andre W.

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.

Short Rib Barbacoa
Denise M.

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!

Short Rib Skillet
Bruce M.

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.

Short Rib Skillet with overhard egg
Joneice B.

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.

Papas Bravas
Kelly R.

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!

Oxtail on plantain, coconut shrimp
Ahmed H.

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.

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Sandy A.

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

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The food was amazing, the ambiance is lovely, and the staff were remarkable. Highly highly recommend

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4.5. Quality quality kitchen with some serious culinary flair. Also super nice and accommodating folks and open for three meals.

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Had brunch. Chicken and waffles and really enjoyed it. Smaller place so make reservations if you can

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I see why all the hype. Place is like going to a Latin families house where they cook their family recipes to you. The leche was legit.

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Nonna's Chicago - Located at 925 W Randolph St.

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