Groupon deal. Loved it! My boyfriend had the steak dish and I had the chicken. We ended up splitting our dishes with each other because we couldn't agree on whose we liked better. Great seasoning, cooked just right. I'm a fan of the sides and it was my boyfriend's first experience with Yuca and fried plantains. He could care less about the Yuca but he LOVED the plantains and wants to learn how to cook them himself. We liked that the restaurant was extremely lively and full of people. Their various salsas were incredibly tasty as well. The only complaint we had was that it got increasingly louder as the band set up and we couldn't hear each other talk. read more

I remember the location on Lincoln Ave back in 2004 and 2005 when I discovered the restaurant. For some reason it disappeared and then reappeared as two. This one is closest to our new place so I was taken there twice in the last four months. I will always say that the food is amazing! Delicious, hot and creative dishes that remind me of when I was growing up. My mom cooks a lot of these dishes and it's pretty close to the real thing. But the service in that place is TERRIBLE. On both instances (on Saturday nights, September and December) you'll walk in and wait. The host desk is usually empty. You'll see a couple people walking around taking orders. And then they disappear. Meanwhile, at the bar in the back of the restaurant, you'll see four waiters just standing there. Waiting for what I don't know. Then the music. I love music in a restaurant, but it's super-loud and endless until about 10:00p. The space is small and it means you'll be eating in silence or waiting until they go on break. It's worth it for the food and dancing, but it's not a great place for a first date. Unless it's a bad date and you have to eat anyway. read more

It seems everyone I know has eaten at Las Tablas and have said how great the food is. I've been wanting to check it out for quite some time and I finally had dinner there a couple of weeks ago. I would have to say my meal was ok. Nothing spectacular. I ordered a skirt steak which came with a fried plantain, fried yucca and...wow I can't even remember what else! The yucca was so fried and dry I couldnt even eat it and my steak was way too salty. Don't get me wrong, I love a spicy flavorful steak but my steak was prepared with just too much spice. I couldn't taste the meat...only spice and found myself drinking lots of water after each bite. My boyfriend said he liked his steak. He ordered the much thicker version...which wasn't as spicy/salty as mine. I guess I will give this place another try, but maybe try a different course like chicken or pork. read more

Groupon brought us there last night. I trying calling for reservation a month ago. The guy put me on hold for 8 mins while he was having a conversation with someone, then told me they were booked...I think his name is Louis. I told him he could just tell me at the first place. So I bought the Groupon, I have to use it. We went a bit after 8pm, there were less than 8 tables there with 2 server. I normally don't judge on service but they were extremely S L O W!! We order 3 appetizers and 1 dish to share. One of the grill shrimp was bad that my friend had to spit it out. The waiter was not attentive. We waited so long for him to come take the credit card and he never came, so we paid cash and left. The food was ok, but I don't think I will return. read more

Delicious food! We went on a night when they were having a party and it was LOUD! But it was so much fun. Salsa dancing, good food and nice people. Perfect date spot. Try the beer and soda mix, empanadas,and the corn bread with meat and cheese. YUM! read more

I went with a large group on a Tuesday. Everyone was ecstatic about their food, the service and overall experience. Our server, Tony, was knowledgeable and attentive. He recommendations were spot on. The atmosphere is sort of upscale casual... nice enough for a date but not sassy enough to worry about being uncomfortable in a pair of nice jeans. There are a few televisions on the wall without creating a sports bar vibe. It's the kind of place a group of ten can have a good 'ole time and not worry their laughter is going to bother other diners. It's a great balance between high-end classy and easy going comfort. At Tony's suggestion I had the skirt steak and calamari combination. Both were perfectly cooked. The steak was exactly medium rare and the calamari was properly grilled, nice char while still being tender. The sides of plantain and yucca were delicious. Both the mild and spicy chimichurri were great. The portions were generous and at $21.00 the combo is what I consider to be a great deal. No one in my party had desserts but what I saw coming out for other tables looked amazing. Las Tablas is a comfortable place for a nice dinner or a special event with great food, nice portions and plenty of parking. Great spot. read more

This was the first time I've been to this location. I usually go to the one on Lincoln Avenue (almost every month). At both places, the food and service are excellent! I went around 1230pm today and was surprised that it was not busy. I guess it is a good time to go & there were also plenty of street parking ($2/hr). Since it was lunch, we had a light meal. I had the seafood combo appetizer which was great! My friend had a light dish which included rice, beans, yuca, potatoes, plantain, & avocados. Also, since my friend brought me here to celebrate my belated bday, the waiter gave me a bday flan w/a candle, which was nice & delicious! I was told to come when they have live music. So next time, I'll go on a weekend. Also, they offer liquor but you can byob (only wines) on mon-thur only. Overall, I will continue to go to this establishment for great food & service! read more

This restaurant has a very nice ambiance and I love the live music that was played during dinner. It added a very warm and welcoming feel to the restaurant. Luis was our server, our initial server left us waiting at the table for a while and sent Luis over to take care of us. Which was great, he was very attentive and made sure we were comfortable. He apologized for how long we had to wait and made sure our food was properly and promptly served. The ceviche and Empanadas were great! I had the grilled shrimp which also came with a salad it was good. My grandmother had the red snapper, which was fried. The fish was deep fried and dry with not much flavor. It would be best to serve this dish grilled to make the dish more flavorful. read more

Las Tablas - Red Snapper - Steakhouses Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I took my father and step-mother here when they were in town for dinner. It turned out to be a great place, right down the street! The shrimp was great (and I don't normally even like shrimp) and the steak was melt-in-your mouth good...and OH MY LORD-the Chimichurri Sauce-it must contain crack. Seriously. The steak came with a little chopped salad-type thing, fried yucca and plantain and boiled potatoes. We also ordered the appetizer of (homemade) Chorizo with cheesy cornbread. So good. Even the house red wine was pretty decent. Oh and our steak came out piping hot, cooked perfectly, and VERY fast! Great fun atmosphere, great service and great food. EDIT: I recently downgraded my review from 5 stars to 3.5....our last visit was....disappointing. It was not busy but it took forever to get refills or the check....The steak was not medium but more like medium well....the chicken was salty.....the chimmichurri wasn't even as good! And the real kicker....I went back to the bathrooms and they were freezing!! Apparently in JANUARY they don't think it is worth it to keep the heat on for the bathrooms. The coldest toilet seat I've ever had to deal with indoors!!! PLUS there was not even any toilet paper!!!!!!!! read more

Although as loyal I am as a Logan Square resident, my childhood centered around my first home: Portage Park, home of the now defunct Patio Theater and new Club Euro...wtf!? Stay classy, Portage Park. We went to Las Tablas in Portage Park on Saturday with family for lunch to celebrate my brother's graduation. Parking wasn't too bad - we opted for street parking instead of the big parking pay lot on Laporte Ave. We had reservations for 9 and were seated promptly. The space wasn't too big which made me wonder how they pulled off live dancing Friday and Saturday nights. Décor was inviting - walls were painted mustard yellow, art of dancing fat people lined the walls, and plentiful wooden tables and chairs filled the dining room. My brother had been there a couple of times and was armed with a handful of recommendations. We started off with a pitcher of Refajo which was basically a combination of light beer and Kola Champagne soda. It was like a Colombian version of a Blue Moon with an orange slice but less citrusy and much sweeter. It was very good and refreshing. 5 stars. For appetizers, we went with the Empenada Combination Plate (Chicken, Beef and Cheese Empenadas and a side salad) and Aborrajado (Sweet Plantains with Guava Paste and Melted Cheese on top). The empenadas were good, even better with the Chimichurri sauce they put on your table. They were a bit greasy but the side salad with light dressing did well to hide that. The plantains were also done well - something to commend when trying to blend both sweet and salty ingredients (for perfect execution, try the Ropa Vieja at Carnivale). I give both items 4 stars. For the main course, we went with the Piscada Colombiana - Entraña skirt steak (house specialty), rib-eye steak, pork loin, and chicken breast, homemade chorizo, pork ribs, arepa, crunchy green plantain, fried sweet plantain, yuca and potato. Phew! My brother warned it'd be huge so when the waiter set the tablet down on our table it felt like a farmer filling in a trough for his pigs. It is massive!!! They say it's for two people. Honestly, I think it'd be more adequate for 3 people without appetizers. Everything was delcious! The Entrana was as advertised. Chicken was delicious and still moist - a feat given how skinny the cut is. Even the potatoes were amazing. They were the size of cherry tomatoes and were cooked so the skin was crunchy while the inside remained soft. This was a definite 5 star. For dessert, we opted for the Flan de Coco which again was very very good. Filipinos have our own version of Flan and as my mom sat to the side and refused to have some (what a hater!), I enjoyed every bite even more. 5 stars. A note about service: It may have been because it was lunch on a Saturday, but we had no problems with service. Overall, I had a wonderful experience. Everything I ate I enjoyed (maybe largely in part due to my brother's recommendations), service didn't disappoint and family is always good company. 4 stars overall only because I'm not as versed in Colombian cuisine as I'd like to be. read more

Las Tablas has been a long time favorite of mine. I always get a table and the food is made fast and is always delicious. Once in awhile, service isn't great about refilling water and such but it's really all about the food for me. And I prefer this location because there is much more parking available. I crave their beef empanadas and you have to pour some of their tasty chimichurri sauce on them! I usually get the Matrimonio which is a steak and chicken combo, but I was there this past Friday night and had the Entrana. It's a char grilled skirt steak, perfectly seasoned and very tender. It's served with half of a potato, a piece of fried yuca and a sweet plantain. And again, slather on some of their chimichurri sauce all over your steak to kick it up a notch! (Seriously, I am salivating just thinking about it!) Las Tablas will always remain a favorite of mine! ;) read more

Awesome setting, romantic, yet comfortable for a larger group and conversation. Empanadas for two were plenty for four - great little salad on the side! Matrimonio is a specialty with steak and chicken, portions were large enough to share. Tried a vegetarian dish: Rice and beans were full of flavor and included a larger portion of the salad with avocados. Will definitely return and recommend it. Thanks Katy and Andrew for taking us! read more

I would not recommend delivery at all. They cancelled my order and when I called to ask why they cancelled it, they asked ME how much the total was. Then they cancelled the order again. After GrubHub contacted them they asked GrubHub to have me pay in cash. Wtt? read more

Ordered food for delivery and I didn't receive part of my order, the rice and beans. This costs extra and wasn't included. I called to notify them and instead of rectifying the issue I was advised contact the delivery service to ask for a refund of the delivery fee. Why would I do that? They didn't mess up the order, the restaurant did!! Poor costumer service. I won't be ordering from here again. read more

The food is amazing. Lots of gluten free options. The empanadas are GF, made with corn meal and so yummy. We tend to go here a lot for birthdays since there's live music on the weekends and relatively family friendly in that grandma and a five year old all on the dance floor at once kind of way! The last time we were there the service sucked but that was the first time in about 15 visits that I ever experienced that. Otherwise I highly recommend this place for steak and empanadas. read more

I've been to the location on Lincoln and agree with my wise fellow Yelpers that it is superior to this outpost. That said, this neighborhood is short on decent dining options. So, will I go back? Probably sometime. Our server was very friendly and attentive at the start, but as the place packed em in, he was slower and slower. I've been a server...you can't have 10 tables at once. Bad managment call on that. Sangria: muy delicioso Empanadas Combination Plate: waaaay too greasy and I'm not buyin the "best empanadas in the city" line they are trying to sell. Beef (best), Chicken (acceptable), and cheese (just way too greasy) were all on the plate. Entrees: we had grilled pork chops (3 chops, decent, but made my heart ache for the deliciousness of the chops at Cafe 28), and the skirt steak/shrimp combo (I don't eat shrimp but hubby said they were good, and I tasted the steak which was oddly buttery, but butter is, of course, yummy) Overall- bill was $100 with tip for us. Pitcher of sangria, 1 app, 2 entrees. Worth that? Meh, maybe. I brought home leftovers, was full when I got home, and didn't complain once during the meal...so I guess that says something. read more

Went for dinner with a friend last night, and had a GREAT experience! We had the combo empanada platter for an appetizer (2 cheese, 2 beef, and 2 chicken), a pitcher of the best sangria in the world, and I had the Matrimosio, while my friend had the Entrana steak platter. The matrimosio had really well seasoned chicken, steak, plantains that were so ridiculously sweet and good, potato, and yuca (which is a starch that's undescribable but tasty). The Entrana had everything above, but a bigger steak portion, and the entire platter was gone within 10 minutes. OMG! So much food, so tasty, and it was just an allover great experience. It was relatively quiet, relaxing, and wonderful service. Can't wait to go back! read more

Very pleasant dining experience. Went around 6:30ish on a Friday night and it wasn't too crowded. Had the Pollo al Ajillo. YUM! Would have added the fifth star if the prices were a bit more reasonable. They weren't astronomical by any means...just probably $2-3 more than you'd find elsewhere, I suppose. read more

This place has gone drastically down hill. I used to eat here all the time, and then it kinda just fell off my radar. But I saw they were on grubhub now and got excited and ordered that night. The steak was terrible. Flavor was still great but, without any exaggeration, it was the worst cut of steak I have ever been served. The bulk of it was fat or cartilage. Through out the whole thing there were think lines of inedible fat. The potato was not flavored. At all. Period.... Yeah yummy (not). Plantain had something wrong with it. Had a funky flavor to it, not sure if it was cooked after something else or was just bad. Coconut flan, one of my favorites here usually, while still tasted amazing, was not set. When it arrived the whole bottom part was like pudding. It did not even hold its shape. Like, seriously? Just say you're out of it. I mean one mistake fine, but there was something wrong with every single thing on my plate. Should have just kept it off my radar! read more

Food was delicious had the bandeja paisa.. mmmm Waiter very nice good service. Pricy but ones in a while I don't mind paying that much for good food. Definitely recommend read more

This place is definitely not what it used to be before. I was highly disappointed with the food and the drinks. My experience was awful, not sure if there is different management. read more

Went there last night and was blown away by the food. I had been there a couple of times before but this time was by far our best experience. I will definitely be going back. read more

I have been here on two occasions and I have thoroughly enjoyed myself. The wait staff is accompanying. On Valentine's day, they hooked it up with complementary cocktails and a rose for the ladies. The food is great. I love their plantains and yams. The skirt steak melts off the fork, it is so tender. The bar is beautiful, almost a work of art. The overall atmosphere is dim and intimate. This is perfect for a special date night or to celebrate any occasion. Two plates will cost you in the neighborhood of $60 so come prepared. read more

I love this place!!! Who doesn't?? My husband and I have gone back here for anniversaries and every time we eat here its always an amazing time and delicious food! Love the Groupon deals but we wouldn't mind going back paying full price for the food. read more

Las Tablas - Steakhouses Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Probably one of the better steaks I've had in a while. Definitely loved the whole theme making it feel different than the busy city life going on outside. Waiters and waitresses were very nice always checking up on me and my family. Made sure we got everything we need. Only regret I have is not trying out the chicken! read more

Fantastic food. Decent atmosphere. Very loud at nights as they have a DJ and dance floor which I didn't realize. Really the only reason that they don't get more stars is that my date and I were seated quickly and then sat without even getting glasses of water for almost 20 minutes. The service was terrible but the food was so good it makes up for it. read more

Every time we come here we are very happy with the food selection. Never disappoints. Usually the empanadas and the matrimonio are go to dishes. We loved the auras. We tried to reorder and the waitress recommended the aborrajado. Similar but different and very good. You could do it for dessert!!! read more

Love the food however they are lacking on fulfilling their delivery orders. First time delivered late and cold food, tried a 2nd time same results, more than a year later giving them another chance and over an hour late and unable to cancel order (reason unknown to us) but anticipating cold food. If you cannot deliver then do not offer delivery service. Very disappointed, had hopes this had changed. read more

Came here right when they opened at 3pm. This was recommended by my brother (we are Colombian) who lives in Chicago - I was visiting from Orange County. We ordered Bandeja Paisa and the Matrimonio. We started with Jugo de Mora en Leche, similar to a berry blended smoothie - highly recommend this drink -Then again, the main course meals. The waiter, Andres, was on top of things - very polite and quick service. Overall 4 stars - I'd give it 5 stars but will give it 4 because of the limited parking - street parking here next to the restaurant is metered parking. Just saying, I know it's a norm in Chicago to pay for parking but, this California isn't used to that. read more

I ordered the steak and chicken combo. The chicken was great, steak was just ok. The waitress was really nice but service was kind of slow. Although I was with a larger group which could have been the reason. Wouldn't really rush back to this place. read more

I agree with everyone. The food was very good. The portions were RIDICULOUSLY small (1 half of a potato, 1 small piece of yuca...) and the prices were astronomical. Not to mention the service was HORRIBLE! For 7 people, we ended up paying $305.00 No liquor, one basic drink each (Colombian soda and some milkshakes), 2 appetizers and no dessert. So not even a full course meal, it ran up about $44 each. The waitress was so horrible too. Kept ignoring us. She took the order for half of us and then left for maybe 15 minutes before taking the rest of the order. She brought drinks for some and not the others. We tend to be very polite but here, we had to stand and yell for her. It was the only way to do it! There was a nice Colombian waiter who helped us gather more tables and was SUPER nice. The woman, please pass! read more

Terrible service and sub par food. Visited the establishment on a Tuesday evening. Not very many people inside, we had a comfortable seating area. However, that is about all the good I have to say of Las Tablas of Portage Park. Ordered the NY stripe medium rare. The first order was a mix up. The steak was over cooked. I sent it back and received another cut of steak- even more overcooked. Sending back the steak a second time I was informed by our waitress that it was my fault if the steak was not cooked correctly on the third pass. In short; it wasn't. The third reorder of steak was now totally raw. Way under cooked, only the top have been lightly seared. I promptly informed the waitress that the steak was not cooked to order correctly. Also that I would not be paying for a dish that was cooked & served incorrectly. That the error was in fact with the kitchen staff. At this point our waitress decided that she wanted to linger at our table and investigate why my party's steaks were "fine" but mine wasn't. Which I felt was both immaterial and inappropriate. We dismissed the waitress. Yet we got no manager or host of the establishment to respond to us at the table. The waitress did not return to the table for almost half an hour as we were left wondering what the status of our meal was at that point; I was not going to pay for a plate of food delivered in manner I did not order. We finally left without so much as a word from either the wait staff, manager or host. To boot, our meal was a mixed bag of under seasoned, under cooked and otherwise bland food. Cool empanadas, wilted greens in our salad, overly greasy soup and even watered down fountain drinks [which our waitress was quick to point out, "there are no free refills." When we asked for extra utensils at the start of the meal we were told, "what's wrong with those?" We just wanted an extra fork for goodness sake. Poor service, poor food. Over rated in the truest sense. For shame. read more

The steak was good. The staff was welcoming and helpful. Place gets pretty busy after 7 on a Saturday. Overall not bad.. It is a bit pricey. Early dinner is better. read more

I'm continuing my plan for a new and improved me by doing a lot more walking....it's a great way to get reacquainted with my neighborhood. During my walk this evening, I stopped in at Las Tablas​ restaurant. I had been there earlier in the week for a meeting about a neighborhood development project. After the meeting they served some empanadas that were awesome. I had gone to this restaurant a couple of times, but found that it was often too noisy to enjoy a good meal. When I walked in this evening only 3 other people were there. I was seated promptly and given a menu. The waiter did not mention any information about specials. The music playing was appropriate for a Columbian steak house...but just a bit on the loud side. I ordered a spinach salad with lots of other "stuff" with cilantro balsamic vinaigrette and some chicken and cheese empanadas. What I wanted was one of each...and the waiter either did not understand what I wanted or just wasn't paying much attention. The salad and empanadas were very good. The service, not so much. I had to ask for water and coffee...the waiter never did check to see if I needed anything. I also had to ask for a second cup of coffee. I asked for "half a cup" of coffee...but once again, the waiter either did not understand or couldn't be bothered to take the time to accurately hear what I requested. (He poured and then ran!) Bottom line....great food, poor service...too loud. Maybe it's better on a weekend? read more

Service was kinda slow at first but they appeared understaffed. However, it was a Tuesday so that acceptable. Food was good and service was decent. read more

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Not as good as the other location. The service was meh, we were the only people in the place and it was near impossible to get the waitress to come and check on us and for refills. If I was basing this on service alone it would be one star. But since their food is PHENOMENAL it deserves the 3 stars. I would recommend coming to eat here, but at the other location. read more

This place had great food and atmoshere. The server was great as well but as for the owner she has terrible customer service. I threw my b day there spent overy $ 500 dollars, and some of my items were left behind. I came the next day to recover them everything was returned accept the cash in one of my b day cards. When I met with the owner she told me that she couldn't do anything about it she's glad I celebrated there but didn't need to return if I didn't like the service! I wouldn't recommend here to anyone! She's very unprofessional and nonchalant and so were her other staff of management. read more

I had a Birthday party of 12 people at LasTablas on Irving Park Rd. When I came (9 min earlier), my table was not set up. I made reservations 2 weeks ahead of time! My guests and I were standing on the middle of the room watching our "emergency table" being set up with missing utensils, glasses for water and napkins. Instead of an apology, I got an attitude from the server. Food was good (the cook did a good job), but the service was just horrible. The server did not bother to check on us much. I know why he did not care - his tip was included, so he did not put any effort. I spent around $700 for dinner. I could of have a better service at some other place. I do not recommend LasTablas for parties. read more

I would highly recommend not going to this place, it's a shame because the food is good. We had a birthday/fathers day dinner for my dad and it turned out to be the worst service ever from the whole restaurant! First, the temp was 80 degrees no one attempted to do anything for an hour! Second, our meal didn't arrive until over half the table was almost done eating. They said it'll b out in 2mins 20mins later it arrived. Third, a salsa band was playing during dinner which is great but they were way too loud! I want to enjoy my dinner and conversation not feel like I'm in a night club. Lastly this is the worst thing NO MANAGER ON DUTY! Really!?! I was told he was at a street fest down the block. That's horrible business! I will never go back and I hope you do the same! read more

The food isn't bad but the waiter had a bad attitude. He wouldn't let me exchange my side for rice! Really? Also I had to wait 15 minutes for the waiter to refill my water. And the steak was not well done as I ordered. read more

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