Good food, cool ambience, would return. Happy hour specials are the way to go, otherwise pretty overpriced. read more

La Chuparosa - Wings - Desserts Near Me - Waukegan, Illinois

What a fun experience! This restaurant recently opened in Waukegan in the plaza by Jewel. It has plenty of parking and a super cute patio for the nicer weather. When we walked in, we were wow'd by the fun decor. We were quickly seated and were so excited to try a bunch of things on the menu. We started with drinks. I unfortunately got handed the wrong drink mistaking a mocktail with a cocktail but the food made up for it. We started with the pork belly dish, which still lives rent free in my head. The tacos were super filled and full of flavor. The steak is another highlight. The tuna and berries dish left more questions than answers. The presentations were stunning, I just wish that the staff was able to explain more about each dish and how we're supposed to eat some of them. Like we get handed crackers but had no idea what they were supposed to do with and were left to figure it out even after asking. Their fresh bread to start is delicious too! Overall we had a great experience, the food was delish! I would just make a recommendation to explain how some of the fusion dishes are meant to be eaten. read more

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I love that there is a beautiful new restaurant in Waukegan. I appreciate this opportunity to try creative takes on Mexican food in my hometown. That being said most of the food was delicious but there were a few things that missed the mark for me. I asked my server what type of bread we had at the table and she was unsure which just left me wondering why such bread was even at a Mexican restaurant. The guacamole pork belly was delicious and a great start to our meal and had me wanting more along with corn ribs that hit my need for corn elote. The tacos I ate also hit the spot I shared the surf & turf. We also ate pulpo con birria tacos that my taste buds loved me for the great flavors. After all this is a beautiful restaurant had a great base to start from but it doesn't have an identity for the food and it i shows on the menu. Still excited to come back and try more items on the menu. read more

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When we first walked in, I thought that the decor was gorgeous from the murals to the furniture. New restaurant that had been open for about 4 months. I thought that most of the food that we had ordered was really great. The menu is a little hard to read though. I think they could redesign it to where it's not so big (physically - large margins) and bolder/lighter text that's on a dark background. I also think the tacos should be on the main menu as well since they're currently only offered for happy hour (but is also offered all day). My table had ordered the corn ribs & pork belly guacamole to start. The corn ribs had a good spice kick, but still delicious with the cheese and everything. Loved the pork belly guacamole, just wish there was a little bit more guac. However it was served with a hefty amount of pork belly. For entrees to share, we got two orders of tacos, the birria octopus tacos and surf @ turf tacos. The birria kind of overpowered the octopus and couldn't taste it much, but both proteins were super tender. Surf and tacos were just as delicious, and both sets of tacos were pretty filled up. We also got the Arrachera and the tuna tartare. I thought the crispy potatoes could a little bit more seasoning, but the steak was cooked really well. I don't think the plate needed two different purées though either. The tuna tartare had a really cool presentation, however I think there were just too many flavors trying to clash together. The service could definitely use some work/fine tuning. Our server, though friendly, unfortunately switched my drink with my friend's drink. She also didn't know what kind of bread was served, which was interesting. They do leave bottles of sparkling and still water on the table if you're wanting to drink/pay for those. I wish she'd offer tap water or asked us what we would prefer to drink. Since that can be confusing on whether or not you have to pay for those bottles of water. One last reason on why I gave this 4 stars instead of 5 - I don't appreciate them trying to fit a part of 4 at a table that's really only meant for like 2 people. With all of the food coming, the table just wasn't big enough and we had to try and get rid of plates to make room for more. Especially since it was a Monday night and on the slow side, they definitely had the room to push two tables together for us. read more

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La Chuparosa is fantastic! We went here for one drink and ended up having several, along with appetizers and dinner. The ambiance is everything I want in a place once you're inside you are transported into a fantastic spot and you completely forget the fact that it is inside a strip mall. The staff were so attentive, they even brought shots for the table which was entirely unexpected. Honestly, from the moment we walked in, the entire experience from start to finish was unexpected. Elevated, amazing. I previously disputed the prices with a friend because I couldn't justify the cost with the location but they proved me wrong. While it is pricey here--very pricey--it was 100% worth the experience and I will absolutely return when I'm done washing all those dishes to pay the tab! read more

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The food and the service were excellent. The prices were reasonable. I would highly recommend this place. read more

La Chuparosa - Pistachio crusted salmon and Rob eye burger. - Desserts Near Me - Waukegan, Illinois

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Great brunch spot! Chilaquiles were delicious. Staff was extremely friendly. Beautiful presentation of food & drinks! Amazing ambiance with a modern, well appointed layout & decor. read more

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Love the vibe here!!!! Such a great place to come and hangout. The food was excellent. We had the guac, tinga flautas and the arrachera. All were amazing! And the drinks were amazing! Our server, Joanna was great! read more

Great service (old Pepe's Staff). Food is great but a little pricey. Enjoyed the experience!

Great vibe and a transformation of prior tenant. The menu is nearly impossible to read and slower service are my only complaints. The food was spectacular. I tried the apps (taquitos and tacos) and also the steak for entree. So good read more

Great food. If you are eating light try the happy hour or the anytime tacos. The tacos are the best that I've ever eaten. Margaritas also ranks the best. I still haven't figured out where to park???? read more

Food was top tier Service was excellent Shout out to Alejandra. She is the best Ambiance. Beautiful space and atmosphere Waukegan's best kept secret. Highly recommend read more

Food is good and service is friendly. But the prices are way too high. Both food and drinks are overpriced

Such a fun and festive space, and the food was amazing. The guacamole with pork belly was a highlight! Octopus and birria taco too. Chef's kiss! Incredible creativity and attention to detail. Can't wait to come back! read more

Excellent food, decor, music and staff. It's a real good time. I had the skirt steak with chimichurri and would come back for more.

The restaurant decor ,was amazing and the customer service was excellent. La Toxica drink was amazing so flavorful and unique, definitely a must try. The drinks are definitely the strong point here. For food, we ordered the tinga taquitos, guacamole pork belly, risotto & pulpo a la Padilla, arrachera, aguachile chuparosa and surf & turf. While the presentation was nice, I found the flavors a little underwhelming. The guacamole had too much lime, and almost every dish seemed to come with red onions, which become a bit repetitive. I was especially disappointed with the arrachera I was expecting a richer bolder flavor. Overall, fantastic service and drinks but the food didn't live up to the same level. With some adjustments to seasoning and flavor balance, this place could really shine. read more

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Food Service and Ambiance was AWESOME!! The manager came around plenty of times to check on us. I can't wait to go back!! read more

La Chuparosa - Desserts Near Me - Waukegan, Illinois

Had dinner here last Saturday, I asked for a mocktail but they don't have any crafted on the menu yet! To start we had the atún sashimi, it was excellent and the portion was large, good for big groups! My cousin had the skirt steak which was cooked perfectly. She wasn't a fan of the Mexican Hummus, she said she would've liked an option for mashed potatoes, she gave me a try and I thought it was tasty, but I do understand some people are picky. I had the grilled octopus risotto. The octopus was seasoned and grilled perfectly. The risotto was creamy but I think the portion was huge compared to the octopus portion. Lastly don't skip dessert! I tried the pumpkin crème brûlée and it was out of this world delicious! The restaurant itself is gorgeous and sophisticated, great for girls night or date night! They also have a DJ on the weekends. Can't wait to try more of the menu! read more

Cocktails were a hit! Confused why there was a pasta wheel in a Mexican restaurant. They had already prepared the pasta meal then added it to the wheel? I'm guessing for a "wow" factor? Could've done without. read more

We went here tonite to try their Happy Hour selections. What a wonderful collection of different dishes!. Happy Hour is the way to go if you want to try a lot of different items, at prices that are quite reasonable. We loved our dinner that we had a while ago, but this was a lovely, lighter alternative. I could eat the taquitos for every meal. Our server, Alejandra, was perfectly friendly and knowledgeable, and we enjoyed her company! As before the decor is beautifully different, and it is a pleasure to eat here. We will be back!!! read more

Stopped here for brunch today. Food was excellent!! I really like the vibe of the space and the decor.

Me and my family decided to try out La Chuparosa today, and we are very happy we did! We used to go to the restaurant that was there before a lot, so we were excited to see the transformation. The food was delicious and unique. Between the 5 of us we tried out the Guacamole Pork Belly, Mexican Corn Ribs, Arrachera, "Rissoto Pulpo A La Parilla," which was a delicious octopus over risotto, Shrimp Pasta, which was mixed into a cheese wheel right in front of you, and "El Tronco," which is an ice cream tour. The arrachera was beautifully cooked with yummy and matching sides. The chimichurri was delicious! The guacamole pork belly was definitely my favorite dish we tried, right next to the octopus. The service was amazing and left me and my family satisfied. Our server, Alejandra was awesome! We could really tell she cared about us having a good first experience and enjoying everything. As if the food and service were not already giving us an amazing and unique experience, the atmosphere was beautiful with the lighting and decorations. We will definitely be returning very soon! read more

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The server took forever to take our order, the guacamole pork belly was disgusting, the meat was sweet and very little guacamole. My wife ended up throwing up on the side of road. The steak was ok but over seasoned with a lot of salt. The atmosphere is good and the decoration it's nice. I was completely disappointed and still tip for poor service. The busboy was the only person that came by to refill my water. The Jamaica mescalito sucks, too much alcohol. This is why I choose to order Corona or Modelo. read more

Food was delicious! The corn ribs & bork bites were spicy so be cautious if you can't do spicy, because you can't stop once you start. read more

The food is absolutely delicious and amazing! I had the Arrachera with micro cilantro, asparagus and potatoes it was so tender and delicious. I highly recommend the mango margarita and don't forget to come by for happy hour and brunch. read more

The interior is very nice. The people are friendly. The food was delicious! The menu was creative and unexpected. The only draw back for us was we didnt realize how upscale it was. Very pricey but delicious. Would definitely recommend. High End. read more

Sarahí was a great server and has such a great personality. I would defintely reccomend her if you come for a good time and enjoy your time having dinner or even just with the family drinking. read more

I came from Los Angeles California looking for something cute and delicious and this was just that! I'm beyond happy I gave this place a chance the server was so so friendly and welcoming. If I come back to Chicago I will definitely be stopping by a read more

Came here for a last minute dinner plans, the food was delicious, we had a risotto and the pork belly guacamole. both were beautiful presented and rich in flavor. Drinks were also good, and the presentation was great. Overall a great spot! Service was also great, very kind and attentive. read more

To start we sat outside no music, chairs were missing cushions just horrendous, after our appetizers we decided to ask to go inside as it was still early and not a lot of costumers yet were told that they had only one table in the center of the room, turns out that the rest of the tables where for the owners friends.. we had the corn ribs which had no flavor tasted like water. Surf n turf tacos, meat was under cooked no flavor and chewy.. also had the sweet n spicy wings which did have good flavor and cooked to perfection. Wife had the shrimp pasta that was probably made the day before as the server was melting the cheese for the pasta we thought how cool but all that for the nothing it was just plain..and I had the tomahawk wrapped in gold asked for it medium well and got it well done and it was the size of a lamb chop smh..never even received my crispy potatoes for my tomahawk ppl need to stop saying that the food is good when in reality it isn't.. it's all a show for the money wish I didn't have to give it a star but I guess I have to. And fyi watch ur step going in they only have a sign on the inside Stop hyping it up..!!! No good read more

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Waukegan finally has a restaurant worth going to! (I said what I said.) I have lived in Waukegan all of my life and I am constantly going to Vernon Hills, Schaumburg, and Oak Brook for a decent dinner out. Those days are over, La Chuparosa will be my go-to now! We took Las Vegas YouTuber Shin's advice ("Every restaurant is a buffet if you're willing to pay!") and visited La Chuparosa for dinner on Sunday. We wanted to really get to know the menu so we ordered quite a bit of food and drink. To our surprise, they had a stellar happy hour - the pricing was very accommodating and every single dish was amazing! To start, we had the Guacamole Pork Belly (The freshest Guacamole you will ever taste!), Tinga Taquitos (Crunchy and filled with delicious chicken!), Korean Tacos (The meats are marinated so well, so flavorful and tender!), Sweet & Sour Wings (Crispy and moist with the best sauce!). We split the Mango Salad and it was light, flavorful, and just delicious. It worked as an excellent palate cleanser between the different bites of food. My husband ordered the Mexican Wheel Shrimp pasta and I ordered the Aguachile Ribeye (One of the best ribeyes I have ever had...and I have had steaks all around this country! I normally am a purest and never want anything on my steaks, but what an experience this was! The topping of sliced jalapenos and pickled red onions - life-changing!) The cocktail menu is equally as impressive and the flavors paired nicely with our food. I was able to try La Toxica, La Dormilona, and Corazon Bonito. What I appreciated the most is that the drinks were very well balanced and nothing was overly sweet. After the second drink, I had a great buzz going. We ended the evening with the Pumpkin Creme Brulee and it did not disappoint! Real vanilla and pumpkin spice for those craving fall vibes. I would give La Chuparosa more stars if I could. I would even venture to say that it rivals Viva! by Ray Garcia in Las Vegas. I have now dined at both and think La Chuparosa wins hands-down! We can't wait to come back soon! Thank you to Chef Efrain Torres for elevating the food scene here. Cheers to his continued success! read more

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Excellent food, amazingly fun atmosphere! Will be back. Tue staff is so fun and professional.

Visited La Chuparosa and, as always, it was a great experience. We went on a Saturday, the music was great and set the stage for a fun night out. Sarahi was our server and she was friendly and helpful, answering all my husband's questions. The drinks were tasty. I had the salmon and my husband had the risotto, both were delicious. Will definitely be back. We've also tried their happy hour menu before and would positively recommend it! read more

Living in Waukegan I am grateful to have something like La Chuparosa! I always feel like I'm in the city enjoying a delicious fancy meal! The service is always great and they're always making sure if anything is needed! I will always recommend this place for a amazing fancy dinner! read more

Came here to celebrate my moms birthday and the service was terrible. We waited an hour for our non-alcoholic drinks and even longer for our food despite having made a reservation. The servers were very kind and apologetic. It seemed like they were unprepared to open at 3 pm. Aside from that the food was amazing and the vibe was very pleasant. read more

Food was special. The drinks are exceptional. The service is great. The ambiance is amazing. Very bright and fun. Great energy and entertainment. We have gone three times and our experience has been consistent. Our servers have been great. Yesenia was the best! read more

let's start with$18 for a bottle of san Peligrino water. Then, if you want a glass of wine $19.50-$27. Come On, this is Waukegan. Cocktails started at $18. Again, this is Waukegan. We didn't bother to stay. read more

Great food and ambiance ! Yesenia was excellent! We thanked her for recommending the tomahawk and drinks

We were so pleasantly surprised at the new place. It is absolutely beautiful and the whole place is completely redone. Ordered the surf and turf tacos and it was the best taco I ever had. It is very big and filling. Also ordered the El Trunco dessert which was a variety of scoops of ice cream. Excellent. Staff was very welcoming and friendly. Would definitely recommend and we will definitely be returning. read more