Pachamama is a gem! It's small, but cozy. We went there with 16 people last night at 2 tables, so…read morewe had a chance to see or taste what others had. All 16 LOVED the food. With so many people, the dinner was a bit slow to come out all at once, but well worth the short wait. It was hot and perfectly cooked. And there was lots of it. You won't leave hungry. Only one young gentleman to bus, serve, and accommodate us. He kept the orders straight, was attentive and provided excellent service. The owner (I presume) came out a few times to chat and say goodbye. A very cordial atmosphere! The menu is extensive, mostly chicken, beef, and sea food. No pork that I saw. We left happy and satisfied!!! A wonderful place that we'll put on our go-to places! Jim Thomas / DeKalb

What a great gem of the authentic Peruvian cuisine we acquired in Sycamore. Lovely atmosphere,…read moreattentive service and most importantly very tasty cuisine. My ceviche de pescado made of chopped white fish marinated in fresh lime citrus juices, garlic, ginger and rocoto chili and served with sweet potatoes and Peruvian corn was absolutely delicious with its very balanced flavor. My friends tasted 2 different types of chicken dishes ( Pollada Peruana and Milanese de pollo ) and loved both of them. I noticed that the chicken was not heavily breaded which is a considerable plus. I like that the restaurant varies its special offerings on the weekends that they publish on Facebook. I will be back soon to try the new dishes at this cozy restaurant!

Great place, nice food beautiful wall paints , Aracely was very kind and drove as trough the best…read moregood election, thanks again we will visit you again

Fantastic Peruvian food!!! Such a cute restaurant with salsa music in the background for ambiance…read more All the servers were so nice especially Araceli! Hands down the best mazamorra I have ever had in this city!!!! It was warm, delicious, and not ridiculous sweet. The meat in the tallarines and diabla were cooked to perfection and seasoned so well! Juicy and so full of flavor! The causa was light, fluffy and melt in your mouth! 10/10, will recommend and very good! Only recommendation I have is warm the bread that comes table side!

First time trying it out. The food was delicious! Good seasoning and the steak was the see and…read morejuicy sound recommend:)

Lugar perfecto para comer, celebrar fiestas de todo tipo, buena atencion, servicio, ambiente,…read more decoracion, los mejores amfitriones Glenda y Carlos, Gracias! ​

Let me start off by saying that the Tamales were not that good. They were out of this world good…read more I will go out on a limb and say they are the very best I've ever had. Prior to seeing this establishment on DDD I had no idea what Peruvian food was. Boy am I glad I found out. On the outside this is a very unassuming place in a rather rundown strip mall. But I was taught not to judge a book by its cover. When we went in there I think we were expecting something that would have been some cheap rubbery junk. Man were we surprised when we had a 5 star dinner in a 2 star atmosphere. I was hooked after that. I totally loved it and have been a semi regular since what I believe was 2015. We go here from Wheeling. The only improvement I can suggest is to open one in the Northern burns so you can have more of my money.

I've been wanting to try this place for forever. I was happy to find a Peruvian restaurant nearby…read moredescribed as a "hole in the wall" that was made famous by Guy Fieri but I wasn't blown away by my experience. Flavor is there. The tamal was good but spicy. And the ceviche mixto had the texture of frozen fish. I wouldn't recommend getting fish here. I might keep looking for my go to Peruvian spot .

It's Always Great to Know the Bartender!…read more I've been to Cabra many times, and the rooftop remains one of my favorite spots in the city. The views are incredible, the drinks are fantastic, and trust me, there are plenty of options in West Loop, but Cabra definitely stands out. On this particular visit, my homie Doan was bartending, and I was meeting up with a friend for a little catch-up. We grabbed seats at the bar, which I always recommend if you can. If you're planning to visit, I'd definitely suggest making a reservation because everyone wants to experience that rooftop view! For food, I ordered the Saltado Beef, which came with potatoes, vegetables, peppers, and Korean barbecue-style steak. It was absolutely delicious. My friend ordered the yucca fries, and we also shared both the beef and chicken empanadas. Everything was really good. And of course, shout-out to our amazing bartender, Doan, for making one of the best Old Fashioneds in the city! Overall, Cabra has everything you want: amazing ambiance, fantastic food, great service, excellent drinks, and one of the most beautiful views in Chicago. What more could you ask for? 5 out of 5 stars!

We went to Cabra for the "Grazing" Happy Hour…read more Our goal was to bar hop/happy hour hop all around West Loop Chicago so I unfortunately did not order much here to save my stomach for the rest of the night. But overall, my experience was good and the happy hour is worth it! We got the Avocado Dip and the Rotating Cocktail which I believe was a Watermelon flavored drink. The guacamole for the avocado dip was so good! I highly recommend as a small bite to share for 2-3 people! The drinks were strong as well. I recommend trying to get seats for the terrace, so you get an amazing rooftop view! Service was good. I had to keep bumping up my reservation time due to time constraints, but the employee was so nice and accommodating! I recommend coming here and taking advantage of their happy hour menu, especially with a view that nice. Also, in the hotel where Cabra is located, there is a photo booth by the elevators. Make sure to take a quick picture there too!

Truly a must-go in Rockford for anyone wanting to break away from the reruns of meat and potatoes…read moreof typical Midwestern cuisine. Honestly, this spot seems out of place in Rockford and seems like something you would find in a bigger city. The decor is colorful and bright, the drink selection is very impressive and creative and the menu is broad yet impeccably put together. I've been here a few times and had some excellent meals, though I'd like to mention the recent restaurant week menu. I brought my fiancé and parents here for a weekend dinner and they were a little skeptical about the empty restaurant. For the weekend, there were a lot of people waking right past, but perhaps the sub-zero temperatures were keeping their eyes focused on getting to their cars only. We were greeted warmly by the server/hostess/bartender (she wore many hats that night!) and ushered to a tablescape that seemed almost too nice to be in the Forest City. We ordered drinks per our server's recommendations and were not disappointed. Full of tropical fruits, peruvian liquors, and a little kick (not all are spicy, just ones we chose)...they were a delight. All were served in fantastical glassware ranging from a mirrored martini glass, a stemmed glass with dangling chili peppers, and a gorilla head. Yep, you read that correctly. My drink was served in a painted gorilla head with star fruit on top. Absolutely delicious. We ordered an appetizer with mussels, ceviche, and a potato dish, as well as fried cassava. To my delight all the seafood tasted nearly as fresh as a coastal city where the fish is likely just out of the water. Everything was perfectly seasoned and not too chewy. The mains were another home run-- the guys got a VERY hearty pork stew and a beef and potato dish (so even those who still want meat and potatoes can feel at home here!) and the ladies a fish dish with a red sauce and a squid ink orzo with seafood. Nothing left us wanting more, but for me the orzo was a complete surprise. It was a gorgeous presentation with exquisite color and the flavor-- so light and yet so... there is no other word for it... buttery. EVERYONE at the table needed more than a bite. We rounded off dessert with a passion fruit mousse (honestly we were stuffed but felt we had to try something else as everything was so scrumptious) and rolled out of there talking about how shocking it was to have SUCH a high-quality and unique place in downtown Rockford. They got more tables as the night continued, but I'd have loved to see more. I would HATE for the people of Rockford not to have this experience. A few tips, the prices are higher than some of the other places in the area (as is the quality!), so be aware. Also they make everything fresh so plan for the evening to be a bit longer than elsewhere. But I cannot stress enough that no matter your tastes you will be very well cared for here, and have an experience you'll remember. And if you're not sure what to order, ask! The owners and servers are knowledgeable and friendly. They will steer you well! Tl;dr: This place is a foodie experience seemingly transported from a bigger city, and we are lucky to have it here in Rockford! Give them a try!

Very nice place for some modern Peruvian food. The service was outstanding. The waiter even made a…read morecocktail that wasn't even on the menu. Loved the feeling and ambiance of the place.

What a great local restaurant! Placed an order for pickup on a Friday night and had a great…read moreexperience. The woman who took my order was not only super nice but also very helpful when placing my order, explaining some of the dishes I had questions about. She was even nicer in person when I went to pick up! And the food was so good! Chicken was excellent, loved the flavor and was not dry at all. We had the sweet plantains which were great in the yellow sauce, as well as the quinoa salad which had a tasty dressing. I know whole chickens are a thing at some grocery chains now, but 1. This chicken was way better, 2. You're supporting a local business here and 3. The customer service was top notch. Can't wait to come back!

We recently visited this restaurant after driving past and stopped to give it a try. We tried…read moreseveral different things on the menu. The staff were very nice and helpful and explained the dishes and made some recommendations. The inside is very plain and shows that it was clearly a convenience store before. Definitely needs some decorating but I'm sure that will come with time as they are still fairly new (been open for over a year). The food was tasty and we didn't love everything but we enjoyed trying new things. I loved the Peti sandwich and the plantain chips and empanadas were tasty as well. We will definitely return to try some different dishes next time.

This has been my third time to Tanta (see my original review) in the five years since we've lived…read morein Chicago; and it just keeps getting better! Having moved to Chicago 5 years ago and loving what we had in Los Angeles with Las Quenas - Authentic Peruvian Cuisine, Tanta has filled our void, and then some. We love how elevated their food is at a similar price as Las Quenas. With this Five Star batting average these nice people will be seeing a lot of me and my wife (and friends). Keep it up Tanta!

Do not walk, RUN to this adorable rooftop located in River North. Tanta specializes in Peruvian…read morefood which I never had before. The food was phenomenal, the service was super friendly, and the atmosphere was so inviting. They have the cutest decor. I started off with the trio empanadas taster. One was beef, one was chicken, and one was like a tomato paste. All of them were delicious. A great choice for starters. For my entree I got the Pan Con Chicharron, it was pretty tasty. The pork was nice and tender and I loved the sauce it came with. They also have the cutest cocktails. This is an excellent rooftop to grab food at on a beautiful sunny day. Will definitely be back!

I've been craving Peruvian food for a while. I'm from the DC area, where places like Sardi's serve…read morecharbroiled chicken with those amazing green and yellow sauces. I was hoping to find something similar here in Chicago, but since that doesn't really exist, I searched for authentic Peruvian cuisine instead, and that's how I found this spot. I came on a weeknight to treat myself to dinner. I'll be honest: the place looked a bit sketchy from the outside. I even walked past it at first because there were only two people inside, and the restaurant looked pretty empty and uninviting. But since I had already driven nearly 30 minutes, I decided to give it a try, and I'm glad I did! I was greeted and seated right away and given time to look over the menu. The ceviche de pescado came out quickly, super fresh, and in a huge portion: honestly one of the largest ceviche dishes I've ever seen at a restaurant. I also ordered lomo saltado, one of the staples. It came with a generous serving of rice and beef. I do wish it had more fries, but that's an easy fix at home. The sauce was exactly what I expected: rich and flavorful. Service was good, especially for a small, family-owned restaurant. My only complaint was the water: When I asked for regular water, it tasted like it came straight from an unfiltered faucet, so I wasn't a fan of that. The good news is that they are BYOB! Overall, despite the first impression from the outside, the food was delicious and worth the trip.

We're from out of town but my daughter had been to this restaurant before and insisted we go there…read more The food was delicious and reasonably priced. We had anticuchos, papa rellenano, Aji De Gallina, arroz chaufa with mariscos, and another seafood rice dish that I can't remember the name. Everything was so good. We have loved dessert but they didn't have any that day.