Peruvian food can be very very good, and D'Candela was fantastic. The Lomo Saltado was very good…read more We've had it a few places and D'Candela's is as good or better. The Aji de Gallina (from the menu: "Chicken in walnut sauce. Served with potato, boiled egg and white rice") was incredibly good, although it didn't taste like walnuts to me. Doesn't matter, I'd get it again. Service was great, our server was very nice and attentive. We went at a random time so we were the only people there. Music was not loud or non-existent (thank you). Hoping to go back again soon!

This is where I will be going whenever I get a craving for Peruvian…read more Papa à la huancaina - one of my fav Peruvian dishes. Creamy yellow pepper sauce smothering a freshly boiled potato. Excellent. The pollo saltado - chicken stir fried with onions and tomatoes. The sauce poured over French fries, so they soak in all the juices. A side of white rice makes for the perfect side. Rotisserie chicken - this was the reason we came, and damn did it deliver. Incredibly moist and full of flavor. The green pepper sauce it comes with pairs perfectly. It's got a little subtle kick to it. The staff was great and super friendly. Food came out quick and was so fresh. Prices are super reasonable, and portions are large. The dining room is large and comfortable but no frills - the focus is on the food, as it should be.

This place is awesome. The humitas are fresh and moist with the fresh black coffee. We went in for…read morea snack and ordered extra because they were fluffy and extra tasty. The aji de tomate de arbol here is very good, I highly recommend ordering a bunch to drench your food because they use the good stuff here. Ceviche de Camaron ( shrimp ceviche) was refreshing and hit the spot without the weird ketchup taste that Peruvians like to make fun of Ecuadorian food for. The shrimp were plump and decently sized. Everything was fresh to order and authentic; of course the service was warm and cordial. I highly recommend this spot and will go back for a full meal because this place absolutely hit all the marks I look for an authentic Ecuadorian meal. Bring your mom and give her a break, this place is legit.

My aunt and I were so disappointed in the food. We ordered La bandeja and the food had no flavor,…read moreno taste. My aunt only enjoyed the fries and the chifles. She said the best thing was the soda. We ordered un jugo de mora y jugo de maracuyá and that too was not good. It was watered down and we sent it back and ordered soda. I also ordered un caldo I can't remember the name but had onions and fish and the broth tasted like a watered can of tomato sauce. Extremely disappointed! My aunt ordered una humita to take home and said it was so small and had no taste. I don't recommend eating anything there. The windows look dirty inside. It just doesn't look at all clean. For an Ecuadorian restaurant it was a huge disappointment!

I have drive past this colorful place and finally go to try it. Sat outside on their dog friendly…read morepatio. Clean and spacious outside. Food is amazing. The empanadas were the best. The chicken one was great. The best one was the seasonal shrimp. Amazing and so much shrimp and the sauce was bomb. Service was good. Server came many times to fill water and all staff were nice.

Wow! I have not had a jibarito steak in a long time and this place definitely hit the spot! Steak…read morewas tender and not chewy. I love how garlicky it tasted. I could of ate two of these. Service was professional and quick. Ambiance is great- we love how we are able to eat outside.

We eat here about once a month....always welcoming and attentive service, delicious food at a great…read morevalue, and love the old world aesthetic. Try the #7 New York strip and chicken breast and you'll be back!

I have been to this place multiple times for Colombian. The decor gives you a feeling of being…read moresomewhere else. The meat here is excellent. I had the NY strip and chicken combo. You cannot go wrong with a pile of meat on a sizzling plate. My son got the half rabbit, which was also better than I expected. They have decent empanadas, too. As a bonus, I tried the coffee. It was better than expected. It was pretty slow while we were there, so the service was particularly attentive.

Solid food! Great service…read more Got bandeja paisa which was ok ... never tried it before so didn't know what to expect Will come back to try the chicken

Ordered the chicken plate. It was a good value at around $20. My buddy was raving about this…read moreplace, and while it was good it wasn't great. Maybe I went on an off day & need to give it a second shot.

I ordered a beef empanadas, charbroiled ribeye steak with potato, cassava, and plantain. I liked…read moreit. The meat was thin, cooked well, and had good flavor. For dessert, I had vanilla flan, and I also tried figs with caramel and a cup of coffee. Overall, it was a really good meal, and my server Monica was very nice and friendly.

Placed an order and was blown away. The chicken is tender and super moist without dripping. It…read morelooks bland but is seasoned nicely. Ordered quarter chicken with beans and rice and salad. Also ordered quarter chicken with potatoes and a mini corn pancake. They will get these dollars.

Great food, fast service and inexpensive for the portions. The rotisserie chicken was by far our…read morefavorite. So good that we are there once a week, often pick up on the way home from long day. sweet plantations are hit or miss, when they are smaller pieces, great, when they are large half sizes pieces not as flavorful. Only questionable thing we have ever had. Try this place, whether its the steak, chicken you can't go wrong. Rice and beans, even the soup are made with care.

Food is great, ambience chill a lot of space. Service tho needs some work your seated pretty…read morequickly but it takes them a bit to take your order.

Place is really nice good service and GREAT food. Prices are vey reasonable by far the best bandeja…read morePaisa I've had

Either don't fly it or just take it down. The food was ok. Like most restaurants the tables are…read moresticky because they're cleaned with the same rag.

If you aren't coming to Omarcitos, you are missing out. My boyfriend loves all the Jibaritos but…read morethe Lechón Plate may be the best dish I've had anywhere in the city (and I have been to Michelin star and Top 50 Bars rated spots around Chicago). We split the Tacos Dorados De Pollo En Consomé as an app for the first time today and it was simply perfect. The lemonade is made super fresh. I have a feeling I may have to try everything on the menu. The energy is immaculate - maximalist mix of colorful tables and chairs, plants, original paintings, and a signed poster of Guy Fieri. The people who work here are so kind and helpful. The music is not so loud that you can't talk. There's an open-air indoor area and an outdoor section. If you get here before it gets too crowded, it's not a bad place to sit and read a book either.

Yasss Omarcitos is exactly it!! I can not count how many times I have been. The food is…read moreconsistently amazing. Always hits 100/100. The place is getting popular, very popular. So if coming during peak times expect a small line and enjoy Omar is amazing standing at the window making sure everything runs smooth. He is yelling out hello papis left and right. He knows and loves everyone. The menu is full of everything is fire. Enjoy it this is one of the best on this country

The food and service are amazing Thanks to cashier holder…read more Nice service The music too

My lovely wife and I decided to have lunch at El Fogon de Elena on a very busy Sunday. This is a…read moresnug Colombian restaurant on Lawrence just a tad east of Kedzie. So our server stated that our first-choice food selections were not available (steak jibarito and beef arepa) so instead we then ordered empanadas (one beef, one shrimp) and the chuleta valluna. We noticed that the kitchen was slingin' some massive plates of food, so we decided to split the one entree and the empanadas. Well the server comes along and says they are out of shrimp empanadas. How can a restaurant be out of so many food items when it is barely past 1PM? We decided to do just the single entree and the single empanada. I also ordered a can of Inca Kola (good stuff, though I had to beg for the drink after our food was served), and we did get some ice water. The beef empanada was AOK, not bad. The chuleta valluna features a massive flattened breaded pork chop along with many items (rice, fries, yuca fries, tostones, yellow potato, salad). The menu mentioned this dish would also have sweet plantain, but perhaps the yuca fries were a sub for the sweet plantain. I gotta admit, the food overall is pretty good. The service from the staff was pleasant, but there was always something "off" during our dining experience. When the bill came, we were charged for the shrimp empanada that was not being served, so we had to ask for a corrected bill to deduct the missing empanada. Overall we had extremely mixed feelings about our lunchtime here. Perhaps it was just a super busy day here, but I am feeling overly generous with my three-star review.