I will give it a zero star but l wasn't able to , it was the worse dinner l had . I'm a true Puerto…read moreRican and l know how food should look and taste and this was the worse l ever had the rice was soggy and l had a bacalito and it look like thin Pancake and it even had no taste so it's a place l will never come back to .and the service was horrible so this place l wouldn't recommend..

Overall giving this place a 4/5! It's hard to find good Puerto Rican food so was really happy to…read moresee one and the menu looked good!! The pork was really flavorful and the rice was wonderful too. Really large portions which I can't be mad about lol. Loveeeee the tostones, some of the best I ever had and the creama dip was the icing on the cake. I had to take off 1 star because unfortunately my Habichuelas were missing....like there was rarely any beans in the bowl :( which makes me sad because I loveeeee them so much. Note - i ordered from Uber eats and did not visit the restaurant in person.

I would say that this place is a tasty secret to a lot of people who never make it over herre to…read moreDivision or Puerto Rico... We parked in the neighborhood and walked around a bit and I like how the people really celebrate their culture here, with all of the flags, decorations, huge murals, etc... There is an exodus of the younger generation leaving the island to go elsewhere, mainly the US mainland...So, when you find a place like Papa's, which is very authentic, come back here, again and again...I think the mainly Puerto Rican clientele shows how legit their flavors are. We started off with the following: - chicken salad, which was full Of flavor and very meaty - the steak Jibarito with garlic butter sauce was incredibly great, this was an awesome sandwich and I'll probably order double meat next time - Maduros - very sweet plantains and could be a dessert - pollo chon (chicken lechon), flavored just right, juicy, tasty and pretty huge The service was inviting and thank you Pana, who was talking with us as we were waiting for them to open their doors for lunch.... Hope to make it to Puerto Rico one day!!

We came here on a festival day and the place was packed. We had 6 people and were told 20 minutes…read morebut it was an hour. While I think they should have been a little more realistic on the time, I also understand it is not an exact science and don't blame them for this wait. I had the lechon platter. The dark meat portion was fabulous but the light meat portion was dry. Both the sweet plantains and salty chip versions were yummy. The rest of my family enjoyed their sandwiches and platters. The service was decent and friendly, even with the crowds.

Carinvale is such a fun and lively restaurant in Chicago's West Loop! This spot was recommended by…read morethe hotel I was staying at, and the decor alone makes it worth it. The space is incredibly cool, colorful, and full of personality. Our waiter was friendly, attentive, and really made the experience enjoyable. The food was okay overall, but the pecan banana butter cake was definitely a highlight. They also provided a side of free cotton candy. How fun! There's a parking lot directly across the street, just a few steps from the restaurant, and they also offer valet. The valet was actually cheaper than self parking but I went on a week day so you may want to compare pricing before you park.

Such a coolly decorated place!…read more Had a work dinner event and happy hour place and was blown away when I walked in. The design is very in your face, with bright colors and large fixtures. Super cool. Staff was amazing, both the bartenders and servers. Very attentive and out of their way to accommodate. We had a coursed dinner. Apps were good. Shrimp ceviche was not my fav, but the smoked mushroom croquettes were flavorful and good. Carnivale Salad was great with little cheese bites and great dressing. I got the filet. Didn't ask for temp, but the crust was flavorful. Not a cake person, but the chocolate dulce de leche cake was one of my favorite things. Would come back for a drink, salad and dessert.

Amazing homemade food and welcoming atmosphere. We came…read morehere at 620 not knowing they close at 7 but we were warmly welcomed in to have a seat anyways. We ordered the Papa Rellena and an Empanada to start with their homemade version of pique to dip eeeverything in. Very yummy and fresh - we had to wait for the empanada so they could make it fresh which was very kind due to the proximity to closing time. For mains my partner got the Steak Jibarito, which he has never had living in Chicago all his life! He loved it but decided he would prefer the sandwich on classic bread next time as it was very delicious, and a fun experience to try swapping the bread! I ordered the roasted chicken with sides of amazing homemade beans and my all time favorite, maduros! I actually suggested we come here because I had been craving maduros with rice and beans for so long now! Washed it all down with a Coco Rico which I loved because i'm crazy for all things coconut. What a joy it was to have dinner here! So clean and cozy and the family running is very sweet to us. I'm excited to come back and work through some more menu items! They have a lot of amazing options and i'm excited to get some mofongo next time! Support your local businesses, especially this one if you're in West Town! P.s. sorry for the no photos- we devoured everything as soon as it came out so that we would be in and out in a respectful amount of time, and no phones on dinner dates!

It breaks my heart when an establishment doesn't stay as it eas years ago. I ordered bacalao en…read morevianda ensalada on a Friday, been doing this for over 40+ years. Take out this time. I was a little disturbed ti see the co trainers have been downsized and the flavor didnt quite deliver as in past. The container is no longer in a large aluminum circular container, jow its in a small square Styrofoam container. I got it home and put the food inside the circular aluminum container to compare, and there was defintely a big difference. Even rhe yesterday has changed, it had a lot of purple cabbage and very little bacalao. Truly disappointed as I have been coming here since my teen years. I hope it was a flook with rhe taste so ill try again in a few weeks, but the price and size does not match.

The chicken stew was delicious! My son and I came for lunch and we both enjoyed our food. I would…read moredefinitely come back next time I'm in Chicago.

It's not abuelita's but it is pretty darn close! Ordered mofongo with pork and with arroz con…read moregandules--it was served with a simple lettuce and tomato salad and avocado slices, just like my abuelita serves it! When I saw the plate with those small extra touches I knew it was going to be good. And I was not disappointed. I could smell the garlic when the food arrived and it tasted delicious! Alcapurrias were yummy, too!! The place was very sweetly decorated with some beautiful photos from La Isla and an awesome mural map of PR. It is casual dining but felt homey and you can tell a lot of thought, feeling, and pride went into the space, just like the

Flo has one of the best vegetarian items ever. The veggie burrito is absolutely amazing. I really…read morevisit the same place more than once but I've been here over 5 times for this item. It is exceptional and perfect for a Friday meal.

Family decided to go here after church last Sunday. Staff were very friendly and people were moving…read morein and out quickly. The decor is pretty old-school which is nice, seems like a nice neighborhood spot. I started with a Mimosas Flight. They were pretty good. All others had coffee either by itself or with Bailys. They said it was pretty tasty. My wife had the blueberry pancakes w/ the Flo Combo. Her sister had the buttermilk pancake with green chili Enchiladas. Friend had buttermilk with berries and Zabaione and Chilaquiles (Special for the day). She said it was all good, but her potatoes were cold. The waitress kindly got the table a fresh order of potatoes. My Flo Combo was pretty good, except the potatoes. The table agreed that they fell flat. The texture was over-cooked and mushy. They also needed some seasoning. If they had a little more seasoning and crisp, they would have been tha bomb. Everything else was pretty good. Definitely hit the spot. One interesting caveat, upon getting the bill, there were TWO totals; One for "Card Total" and one for "Cash Total". I was like, WTH!!!.... Okayyyyy........ I'm glad I didn't share with the table as they probably would have snapped. I just shook my head and went ahead and paid. The cost difference was roughly +5 dollars. They should probably make patrons aware of said "thing" prior to being seated or even verbally state this upon giving people menus. If this is written somewhere I was NOT aware of it. -C. Gone..........

Went there for dinner. Had lechon w:congri. It came with potato salad and two pieces of garlic…read morebread. It was amazing! Lechon was super tender, flavorful, and not greasy. I also had an empanada de pollo which was also quite tasty. The restaurant is set up more for take out than it is for dine-in. Alberto and his wife are kind owners and good people: Oh yeah... We got to try a guava desert item that was out of this world! Can't wait to try breakfast and lunch in the future. They also cater out and can host parties if you're interested. Check them out!

Hidden gem indeed. So hidden where sometimes we pass by & they aren't open. Got lucky this time…read more After letting our daughter play at the park, we decided last minute to grab dinner and to our luck, they were open! It's like a hole in the wall, mom & pop shop kinda vibe. Literally made fresh to order cause it took a hot minute to be ready. But I promise you the worth is worth it. Got the bistec Jabarito and it was massive like more than enough to feed 2 people and a child. We got 2 entrees and some empanadas and my husband loved those. Really wanna come back for lunch and we hope they are open & stay open.

Havana absolutely lives up to its reputation! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with…read morewarm smiles and amazing service. We came for the mojito flight, and it did not disappoint--it was so good! We also ordered the steak plate and the Torta Cubana, and everything was delicious. I honestly cannot rave enough about this place. The food, drinks, atmosphere, and service were all excellent. A special thank you to Ixchel, who was absolutely amazing and made our experience even better. I love this place and definitely recommend it!

Umm no thanks…read more There was a smashed cockroach on my glass. It was huge. One of the people who worked there saw me holding up the glass to look at it and quickly took it away. Margarita was pretty gross. How do they not have guacamole. This was a big mistake.

An Outstanding Dining Experience at Tanta!…read more Tanta was an absolute pleasure from start to finish, and a huge part of that experience was Kacey. Her service was exceptional! She was incredibly knowledgeable, genuinely passionate about the food, and offered fantastic recommendations that made the entire experience even more memorable. You can tell she truly loves what she does and takes pride in making guests feel welcome. The appetizers were delicious, but the octopus was the absolute star of the show! Perfectly prepared, full of flavor, and a dish worth coming back for. Don't sleep on the kebabs! They deserve just as much attention and are definitely worth ordering. We had the chicken. Between the outstanding food, wonderful atmosphere, and Kacey's genuine hospitality, Tanta delivered on every level. A special thank-you to Kacey for making the evening so memorable. Great food is one thing, but exceptional service is what turns a good dinner into a fantastic experience.

This place was so good. It's a little more pricy but the restaurant has great ambiance with seating…read moredownstairs indoors as well as upstairs in the balcony. We sat at the bar while we waited to be seated and we were pleased with the service and our drinks. The chicha morada was delicious. We ordered the corazon/veal hearts with crispy yellow potatoes. So good. We also had some taro chips which were crispy and a nice change from tortilla chips. Our entree was the arroz mariscos/seafood rice which was full of flavor, lots of seafood, and was very filling. We were stuffed, happy and had a great time here.

Really phenomenal food, attentive service and casual ambiance. I highly recommend Amaru. My…read morefavorite dishes are 1) coconut fried rice and 2) oxtail They charge 20% service charge + tips for your server. A bit ridiculous esp it's not large groups

I can't believe it took me this long to try Amaru. I fully regret waiting this long to try it…read morebecause it was so so good. We were able to snag a Rez day of. The service was great, everyone was so helpful and nice. We started a the piononos, the server told us the coconut fried rice was really good paired with the piononos and she nailed it. They're perfect together. So much flavor. Very tasty. I had a NA piña colada that came in a fun flamingo glass. The papa bravas were so good as well. The Cuban oxtail is a pasta fish w oxtail inside. Very rich and delicious. Husband ordered the bone in rib eye, which took a bit too long to come out so we were stuffed by the time it came out. It was cooked really nicely though and was nice to take home to eat at another time. The inside is small and cozy. We will mos def be back! There's pay to park street parking outside.