Food was delicious flavorful and plenty. Service was very fast and friendly very attentive. The…read moreAmbiance is laid back chill music in the background amd cozy place.

This place is absolutely delicious! Had the lomito saltado & grilled chicken. Make you taste the…read morehomemade salsa. Had the Humita app and it was so good. The Tres Leches to finish was fantastic. Give it a try.

I received a warm welcome when I entered the door. The front area of the restaurant was full so we…read morewere led to the back, enclosed patio. There was a funky smell at first (the wood, the alley?) but we eventually just got used to it. I would suggest something to battle the smell. The waitress mentioned the specials for the night and when she said Short Rib, I was sold. It was delicious. Only sad thing is that the average person will probably never take leftovers home. The portion, as pricey as it is, is just right for one person. The margarita I had was good and the Tres Leches dessert was a perfect ending.

One of my favorite spots to eat in Skokie! Staff is so friendly, and the food is absolutely…read morephenomenal! I'm a huge fan of the camerones and the flautas, so delicious!

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 puck 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.

Tasty food, large portions and very quick service; even on a busy Mother's Day service. My…read moreColombian family thinks it is legitimate food.

Beware..... of yourself…read more Palm Sunday one of the busiest Sundays of the year. Most cafes get hit with the after church crowd. I sat by the back wall and witnessed what hostesses, waitresses, waiters, cashiers, chefs, cooks.... go through. A table became so selfishly rude and impatient. A restaurant full of people. *** if a restaurant is full and has a line outside... as a foodie.... that's a GREAT SIGN*** It reminded me of the times, I was rude, full of myself, immature, selfish, impatient, obnoxious, ridiculous, wrong!!!! I wanted to defend the staff so badly, I wanted to step up and say something. But instead I observed how poor of a customer we are and have become. All in all, the 2 waitresses, were humble, quiet, patience, pleading with the crowd, smiling, trying, cleaning, answering calls, welcoming each costumer/s, taking orders, preparing online orders, attending to each table promptly. Our food was timely, delicious, affordable, amazing. More importantly the staff on point is AMAZING!! I hope you each search your heart, think!!! One day your loved one, child, grandchild, yourself... may be in a similar situation. Treat and appreciate your waiter/s, delivery person, cashier..... and bless them. Thank you for an amazing meal each and every time. I hope the owner, appreciates and compensates the waitresses. You don't need to go bankrupt.

Had I written this review the first 2 or 3x I visited I'd have easily given them 5 stars. Today? 4…read morewill do. I like that the space is small, that the service is attentive (normal attentive not fake attentive) and I like that the food is always good. I usually get the same thing, a jibarito with lechon and rice. A soda and some sides. This time around I had a jibarito (lechon), a coke and 3 pastelitos de guava (2 with cheese). All that was just shy of $30. The price was higher than I remembered but I get that prices everywhere now are ridiculous so I didn't knock them a star for that. But the portion was sooooo flimsy. Usually it's heaping! Lots of rice! Lots of carne! Today? Just enough rice and the sandwich was basically a pancake there was barely lechon. I know it's a Cuban restaurant but damn did u have to give me Cuban portions? I think they're slightly better than Jibaritos on Harlem (not nearly as good as Jibaritos on Kimball) but I don't know if I'd come back for a jibarito here unless I absolutely had no other choice. I'd probably go back and do something else maybe on the Cuban side of their menu. They also make Cuban Chinese food which I might opt into! Their pastelitos are legit though. Although I don't know why they kept giving me these flat ones instead of the beautiful puffy pastry ones in the little kiosk. Hence why I ordered so many, even after the third time I still got these odd flat ones but whatever, they were good no less. It was just a really off day today. Still enjoyed my food, just not as much as I had on previous visits.

Good value compared to other Michelin star menus. Nice portion size, leaving full but not…read moreexploding. Excellent cocktails. Intimate setting with just 7 seats at the chef's counter and 12 in the dining area. 9/13 dishes were great. There's no "smoke and mirrors" at the chef's counter. For an additional $20, we received two extra courses and an intimate look at a high-functioning, high-pressure kitchen. Chef Norman Fenton's exacting expectations are on full display. It's a masterclass in attention to detail, though the transparency comes with a side of tension. I loved the honesty of the experience, but if your goal is a serene conversation over dinner, the main dining room is the play. 5/5 Would be sad to never have again (1) * Chamoyada: Palate cleansers are always refreshing, but this was next level. Fruity and fresh heaven. 4.5/5 Great (8) * Chips and Salsa: Impressive to finish like a true salsa and chip. My wife loved * Chicharron: Rich corn and cheese dip. * Aguachile: Stunning visually. Lovely chile broth. * Quesadilla: Truffle uses well to round the dish. Super rich with black garlic. * Lamb: Super rich glaze. Great accompaniments from the beets and sauces. * Pineapple dessert * Horchata chai: Banana pieces were incredible. Good sweetness level. * Finishing bites: Nice 33% and 66% chocolate. Fun little bites. 3/5: OK (3) * Ravioli: Ravioli inside was rich, but overly so. Nice corn sauce but there was a corn component on the outside of the dish that had an unpleasant chewy flavor. * Tacos Dorados/Bluefin Tuna/Toasta: Love the idea of taco flight, and a great mix of textures. But none of the taco flavors hit for me. * Black Cod: Great components, but a sum that added up to less not more. Ultracrispy kale, but it tasted far better on its on. Nice green sauce and cod. Chayote texture felt out of place for me. 2/5 Not good (1) * Michelada: The Modelo beer foam dominated what I'm sure was lovely oyster.

Let me start by saying that curated Chef experiences are new to me and realistically outside of my…read morecomfort zone. I've never been a fan of someone else telling me what and how to eat. Wow... what a great experience. From the first course, a zesty oyster to dessert the experience was not what I expected and in a good way. I won't do the Chef a disservice by trying to describe what we were provided but know this the Taco Omakase is well worth the trip. Seriously, if you can make it in you need to do so It is well worth the effort.

Amazing amazing food! Service was great! Place was homey and felt like you were getting delicious…read morehome cooked meal.

Ordered catering from here for our office lunch and the team loved it. Everyone was going back for…read moreseconds. The empanadas were very flavorful and crispy. The rice was delicious and the salad was super fresh. I can only imagine what it tastes like in the restaurant. Would highly recommend ordering catering and the prices were great as well.

Do I recommend this business???? YES!!!…read more Living in Portage Park, we have come here a few times and they have never disappointed. I've had the ceviche, the Lomo saltado, seco de carne, papa relleno, and the Papas a la Diabla with the steak. There is not one item that I have gotten from here that I have not enjoyed. Do yourself a favor and try their drinks too. Chicha Morada is a Peruvian maize drink, and really different, good, and refreshing. My favorite though is the Maracuya. You know it's real passion fruit juice when you see the seeds. I'm almost always able to find street parking on Cicero when we have come here. The servers are also very nice each time that I've been here. The restaurant itself says they are open until 9p, but be warned that their kitchen closes at 8p, so don't come in later than that. The dining room is nice for a dinner with friends or a more intimate date night, and the paintings on the wall are beautiful renditions of Peruvian culture. One of my favorite restaurants in Portage Park.

Came in here last weekend with a girlfriend and was able to get a table right away. The staff was…read morevery friendly and warm. We shared the ceviche (I devoured it before getting a picture) and it was to die for! I'd go back just for that one entree. We also shared the empanadas, lomo saltado, and arroz con pollo. Everything was 10/10 and incredibly flavorful. Will be back soon!

At first I was very nervous on trying this restaurant but I ended up LOVE IT THE FOOD WAS 10/10 and…read morethe setting was 10/10 !!! Try this place out !!! The server was super friendly and nice 10/10 of her !!! She is one of the best servers left us wanting to making this out fav

I had been curious about this place for a while and finally tried it with a friend. I got the…read morechicken garnachas and another stew-y meat dish whose name I remembered. The food was good and enjoyable but didn't particularly blow me away (I can't even remember the main dish I got unfortunately). Overall, a solid, cozy restaurant worth checking out in the area.

food was tasty, service was sweet, and ambiance reminded me of ecuador. the empanadas were my…read morefavorite.

This is a low-key, hole in the wall, legit mom and pa type of place but the food is delicious, at…read moreleast what I have tried. My favorites are the Tortilla Con Fritada ("tortilla" meaning a half inch thick pattie made with mashed potatoes, soft and delicious) and the Fish Ceviche. I have tried the chicken stew, which is pretty good and a couple other dishes that I can't remember. There are a couple of drinks made with fresh, uncommon fruits. Worth to try 'em. They also have more normal drinks. Just mentioning the Fritada makes me want to get more. Oh, the staff are courteous and helpful.