The food was great. The drinks were pretty and the ambience was def a vibe. The staff wasn't…read morefriendly but my waitress was nice.

Beautiful Latin American restaurant with rich vibrant colors. We were here for a 21st birthday…read morecelebration with a party of eight. We ordered the following: chicken pasta and we added shrimp to the dish, the salmon dish, chicken, steak and shrimp fajitas, steak tacos, empanadas and several drinks. The food was fresh but I would say that the food overall lacked seasoning and they didn't give us enough tortillas for the fajitas so we had to keep asking the staff to bring us more tortillas. The restaurant was NOT crowded so I was a little irritated by the fact that our wait staff was not giving us the attention that we needed. We had to keep asking them to come to our table to provide us with different things such as jalapeño peppers, more seasonings, napkins and water. What was odd is the tacos and the fajitas did not come with taco sauce or salsa. We literally had to ask them to provide us with some salsa/taco sauce and they did, but it was just odd that it wasn't provided initially. This place has the potential to be great, but unfortunately, they need to focus on seasoning the food and paying attention to the customers needs. We had booked this reservation 7 days in advance and they knew we were celebrating a 21st birthday, so there was no excuse for the lackluster attention to our table. They are more focused on selling pictures, and the theatrical production in the restaurant than the food and customer service. I was NOT impressed with the service. The food has the potential for greatness if it had more flavor/seasonings.

Nice night out with your loved ones , friends or colleagues! This is a very lively place. Super…read moreloud. So don't expect a conversation. Expect good food with an extensive option. Good serviced very friendly and much appreciated. The food is spot on! We definitely enjoyed the live music and ambiance. Everyone was enjoying themselves so much! Drinks are great also. Definitely recommend. Valet parking available or park outside, must look for spots open . Enjoy !

3.5 stars only bc it is very loud It was my first time…read morevisiting this restaurant. But the food is very good There's valet parking ($5 donation) There's a security check as you walk in. Security Guys are nice and the hosts are welcoming as you walk in after bag check. Norma was our waitress and she did a great job serving over 7 of us . The food portions are so huge and it's very tasty. The place is big and a lot of tables. The bar is right in the middle as you walk in. There's a stage for the late night Banda. If you can handle loud music then you will enjoy it. I did to an extend. It is very loud and it should be less loud with their volume but it's actually really good music. You can only talk or converse when the music isn't loud.

Came for the HousePresso Cinco de Mayo event and had a blast!…read more Music and food and drinks and service were great. Will come back

Surprisingly massive restaurant! Inviting bar & lots of enticing choices on the menu…read more We started w a couple margaritas & familiarized ourselves w the menu. The margaritas were perfect..not too sour, not too sweet, just straightforward & satisfying. We got the chips n guacamole. Big deal. Easy to get right, usually not too exciting. These chips were so freaking tasty all on their own, & the avocados were sooooo ripe & nutty & creamy, absolutely succulent. & also came w a salsa verde which was bangin. A standard dish hit totally outta the park. (Btw Cubs game playing on all of their several tvs). Then we shared a torta al pastor. Again a standard everyday run of the mill order. But this was outrageously good!!! Delicious meat & the rice n beans were also beautifully executed, & a really well dressed peppery salad too!!! Just so good. Dubai strawberries as a dessert too was also just great. The strawberries were so juicy & ripe. W pistachio & Nutella cream on them, cmon. The place is huge & stayed pretty empty throughout but I'm not sure why bc it was so great. Maybe lower the lighting, is my only note. It's so good.

We tried Gaia for the first time on Mother's Day and were pleasantly surprised by how wonderful the…read moreentire experience was. From start to finish, everything exceeded our expectations. The service was fantastic; the staff was attentive, never letting our drinks go empty, and every course was timed perfectly. The food was incredible, and every bite was delicious. The bruschetta was perfectly prepared, the Alfredo sauce was rich, creamy, and cheesy, and the chocolate fudge cake drizzled with strawberry sauce was absolutely to die for. If you're looking for a charming Italian restaurant for a night out with friends, family, or someone special, I highly recommend giving Gaia a try!

Gaia is a place that is simply not great…read more There is no elevation. There is no heart. The space gives feelings of ..faux glamour. For the area, that's not too bad a vibe. But the food. Where is the thought? The herbs? The acid? The heat? Missed opportunity after missed opportunity. Dishonest pricing as well.. everything is pretty highly priced but then.. the cannoli has peanuts dyed green & not actual pistachios.. y tho? Thankfully, the service was perfect. Once was enough for me. Get a new chef.

The food was delicious and reasonably priced. Nice atmosphere and an Elvis impersonator playing…read morethat night. Very fun night with good food and family. Plus a show.

Growing up down the street from this restaurant, Chef Shanri-La has been talked about many times…read morearound me and I've always wanted to try. 25 years later and I'm here haha they did not disappoint. The portion sizes, the flavors, the drinks(!) = all top notch! It's so unfortunate that I moved away or else I would be here significantly more often now. I had the Coco Loco drink and it blew my socks off. It was so refreshing and felt like I needed it on a beach. It tasted like a stronger Pina Colada. The drinks are $15 but I think they could potentially be worth it because of the amount of quality/size you get. Actually, the price of all the dishes were a bit much but you will definitely have leftovers for the next day. Good vibes. Thank you Chef Shangri-La, I'll be seeing you soon! Personal Review: 8.9/10

Since we recently lost Malquerida in the Depot District, I would say this is pretty close. It's…read moredefinitely a date night spot, an elevated Latin fusion experience. We came here for someone's birthday and we all ordered a bunch of different plates and shared everything. The drinks were on point. It was a bonus that we saw my friend's boyfriend working here which was awesome because he gave us the extra special experience and treatment. It's got that darkly lit, Chicago vibe- definitely somewhere you wanna take somebody if you'd like to impress them on date night.

Another great night at Ofrenda!!!…read more The service here is genuinely impeccable. Professional & kind & informational. Again the el maistro taco was insanely good. Some bites lacked a little salt; that is truly my only note. Margaritas were perfect. The octopus taco recommended by the bartender were just as wonderful as described. Perfect spot to enjoy the cubs game too. Can't wait to be back for more!!

The skinny margaritas are outstanding and the quesabarillas can't be better!! I don't know why…read morethey would ever get les than 5 stars. Montreal peeps.. enjoy this authentic Mexican food!

I have been going to Margarita's for over 15 years. At one time it was an amazing restaurant…read more Reasonable prices, excellent drinks, great costumer service. Sadly, I believe this is no longer true. Their food has become over priced and portions are smaller, and their margaritas have "shrunk" to smaller glasses and increased in price. When I mentioned this to the manager, he simply shrugged and walked away. In addition, I went to their website and there are 2 things I immediately noticed. 1. The photo's of their Tuesday special " Famous" margarita's are deceiving, the photo pictured is NOT the 8.00 margarita, it's the 19.95 margarita. 2. why are there no prices on their menu on their webpage? I'm giving it 2 stars because I believe their service staff work hard to help keep their prior reputation intact. However, this is no longer the Margarita's I remember.

This restaurant checks off all the boxes! It has excellent service, delicious drinks and tasty…read morefood! We came here to celebrate our anniversary! The restaurant has indoor seating and a patio that was really cute. We were treated like royalty. Our server was a joy! Our water glasses were regularly filled. We both started with cocktails that we enjoyed. They provide a focaccia bread with buttery olive oil and Parmesan spread that was yummy. We split multiple tapas to start. The scallops were outstanding. The flavor was delicious with a great texture. We also had the spicy potato and crab cake. Both were good portions for tapas. I enjoyed both. We then split the salmon dish special that was stuffed with shrimp. Perfection with spinach. We ordered the tiramisu and were given a complimentary passion fruit custard. I liked both equally. The tiramisu is made with a different type of soaked cookie and the passion fruit has an amazing flavor.

The food here was amazing. On a recent work trip to Chicago, we stopped in at La Parra and left…read moreexcited about the meal. We got to try items that we had not had together before including the goat cheese and tomato sauce with the toasted bread. I personally loved the lamb which was very tender and fell off the bone. The staff were very attentive and friendly. They had a couple large groups that they were able to navigate with ease. They also provided a parting drink for everyone. Our Patas Bravas dish did come out a little late so we were not able to enjoy it as much since we were getting full, but it tasted heavenly with the dipping sauce. If you are in the area, please check them out!