As a vegetarian, I don't expect to be spoiled for choice but this adorable Colombian cafe managed…read moreto do just that! Some meals are so filling not just for your tummy but are truly hearty - my vegetarian arepa and cheese empanada were such a treat. Our server was a sweetheart - making sure we were enjoying our food and checking in on us just the right number of times, always pleasantly and patiently. The decor is inviting and cultural without overdoing it. They also had a large patio area built out. Paid street parking was easy to find on North Ave.

My first time here. Food was good and prices seemed reasonable. Staff was friendly. But the…read morewoman taking our order was cleaning the table with this disinfectant spray that made the whole place smell like it. Almost ruined a good meal. I know this is a small place and they are working hard, but that would prevent me from eating there again. I would probably grab takeout though. The Arepa was tasty.

This is just a holler in the wall mostly carry out spot. So today I had 3 empanadas the Lechon,…read morespinach+ricotta, Birria. They are all fucking tasty. These are so much better than the Empandus spot

Empanadas are amazing, however - it will always take 30-45 mins no matter how long the line is,…read moreespecially on Sunday's when the farmer's markets - which again, 100% would assume they should account for. I always feel so bad for the 2 single employees there on a Sunday, because it is always packed and a room full of frustrated eyes beaming at them, despite them running like crazy. They just need to hire more people, simple as that. Every couple of months I go back I am reminded why I am much less likely to go back until this gets addressed.

Chorizon empanada fire! Horchata Latte fire! staff is super nice and cool. I've been looking for…read morenew places to try coffee and the latte did not dissapoint. I like strong and sweet so I got an extra shot of espresso.

We stopped by Believe Cafe after having lunch in the area, and we decided to get some caffeine fix,…read moreseeing that they were just a couple of blocks away. We ordered: +the Pistachio Drip +the Honey Goat Milk Latte We also saw that they had housemade empanadas - we went for: +the Chicken Mole +and, the Steak, Mozzarella, and Bell Peppers Both the coffee drinks were served hot, which we appreciated, but, unfortunately, they were both weak and hardly had any of the flavors it was named as. The empanadas, which we were excited for, were a total letdown - the fillings just had an off-putting flavor to them, and one of the crusts were overbaked/burnt (while also be a bit too thick). The staff here are super friendly and welcoming, and this is more of a to-go type of a place. It seems like a local favorite, but we had a disappointing experience - maybe it was an off day, but most likely will not return. Metered street parking can be found in the area. +weak, watered down coffee +avoid the empanadas +friendly staff & service +metered street parking available

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.

My Abuela made & sold these in Pachuca Hidalgo, Mexico. I…read morewas AMAZED to find this locally & they did not disappoint. I love the variety & were DELICIOSO. HIGHLY recommended!!

I have had their empanadas several times through catering events, but this was my first time in the…read moreshop. The chicken tinga empanadas are my favorite savory option, and the strawberry and cheese are my favorite sweet option. Tried the cantaloupe (melon) agua fresca, good flavor, but lacked sweetness. It took a bit to get my items, but it was worth it. There are a few seating options indoors, but it looks like most folks place orders to go.

Delicious! I had never been to a Costa Rican restaurant in the U.S. before so always exciting to…read moretry something new. Larger than it looked from the outside which made a walk in dinner easy. Casual friendly atmosphere, the patio was lovely. A friend and I split a skirt steak pepito and the casado, the national dish of Costa Rica, with coconut shrimp. The pepito was my favorite, everything about it was perfect. We had a lot of leftovers of the casado - so much food! Had never had that combination of items in a dish before and loved the combination of flavors and textures. I don't live in Chicago but have several friends that live walking distance from Irazu so I'd been wanting to try it for so long. worth the wait and I'm looking forward to coming back and trying more on the menu!

Irazu was one place I really wanted to be good, but unfortunately, it was a disappointment. I…read moreordered the platter, which came with chicken, egg, avocado, plantains, and rice. There was definitely a lot of food, but unfortunately, none of it had much flavor or seasoning. I'm not sure if it was because I went close to closing, but the food just didn't live up to my expectations. The wait staff was extremely nice and provided great service, so that was definitely a plus. Unfortunately, based on my experience, I wouldn't revisit. I really wanted to enjoy this place, but the lack of seasoning made it difficult to do so.

Fabulous everything. Drinks food atmosphere everything A1 Service was good Drinks were perfect…read moremixes tacos and ribs. Amazing

Excelente! It's Small Business Saturday, and I was craving a burrito. Perfect timing to try…read morePapacito's. The ordering process via their website was really seamless. It's through Square, so I don't think they have the crazy surcharges like through Grubhub, etc. They currently have a deal on free delivery so now is the perfect time to give it a shot. I ordered the chicken burrito dinner and a chicken soup. The food came in 40 minutes straight to my door, perfectly packaged. They even gave a bag of homemade chips and salsa, on the house, which was a really nice touch. They were generous with the salsa, which I always appreciate. If you douse salsa on everything like me, you'll appreciate the amount of salsa they give. The portions were large, and most importantly, everything was delicious. The food was fresh, made with finesse, and not overly greasy or heavy. It was perfect. The flavors were on point. It definitely tasted authentic, but not crazy heavy. The chicken in the burrito wasn't too dry or anything. It was just right. The chicken dinner was big enough to eat half and save the rest for another meal. I would definitely recommend this place. I will be ordering again and can't wait to try other dishes.

First time to any Taco Pros- i haven't ever even heard of them and there are so many locations…read more I tried the one on Chicago and Damen - i find that neighboorhood getting dirtier and grungier every year so I don't go that way anymore but it was on way home. I saw the deal of 3 tacos + a drink for $7.99 so i thought i'd try it. I was really surprised at how much food - 3 tacos and a plate of fresh chips you get. I thought my tacos were great- shrimp and ground beef being the best and the pastor was passable. The warm chips and salsa was great. There is zero reason to eat other crappy fast food when you can get this deal. I ll be back to try other menu items. Thanks Taco Pros!

Lovely space, lovely service but the food was lacking. One of us ordered the ground beef protein…read morebowl and there was no seasoning on the beef. Bland. I ordered the barbacoa quesadilla and they were 3 small taco-sized portions but the "wrap" (?) was spongy. The barbacoa was also underseasoned. The chips and queso were tasty