An Outstanding Dining Experience at Tanta!…read more Tanta was an absolute pleasure from start to finish, and a huge part of that experience was Kacey. Her service was exceptional! She was incredibly knowledgeable, genuinely passionate about the food, and offered fantastic recommendations that made the entire experience even more memorable. You can tell she truly loves what she does and takes pride in making guests feel welcome. The appetizers were delicious, but the octopus was the absolute star of the show! Perfectly prepared, full of flavor, and a dish worth coming back for. Don't sleep on the kebabs! They deserve just as much attention and are definitely worth ordering. We had the chicken. Between the outstanding food, wonderful atmosphere, and Kacey's genuine hospitality, Tanta delivered on every level. A special thank-you to Kacey for making the evening so memorable. Great food is one thing, but exceptional service is what turns a good dinner into a fantastic experience.

This place was so good. It's a little more pricy but the restaurant has great ambiance with seating…read moredownstairs indoors as well as upstairs in the balcony. We sat at the bar while we waited to be seated and we were pleased with the service and our drinks. The chicha morada was delicious. We ordered the corazon/veal hearts with crispy yellow potatoes. So good. We also had some taro chips which were crispy and a nice change from tortilla chips. Our entree was the arroz mariscos/seafood rice which was full of flavor, lots of seafood, and was very filling. We were stuffed, happy and had a great time here.

It's Always Great to Know the Bartender!…read more I've been to Cabra many times, and the rooftop remains one of my favorite spots in the city. The views are incredible, the drinks are fantastic, and trust me, there are plenty of options in West Loop, but Cabra definitely stands out. On this particular visit, my homie Doan was bartending, and I was meeting up with a friend for a little catch-up. We grabbed seats at the bar, which I always recommend if you can. If you're planning to visit, I'd definitely suggest making a reservation because everyone wants to experience that rooftop view! For food, I ordered the Saltado Beef, which came with potatoes, vegetables, peppers, and Korean barbecue-style steak. It was absolutely delicious. My friend ordered the yucca fries, and we also shared both the beef and chicken empanadas. Everything was really good. And of course, shout-out to our amazing bartender, Doan, for making one of the best Old Fashioneds in the city! Overall, Cabra has everything you want: amazing ambiance, fantastic food, great service, excellent drinks, and one of the most beautiful views in Chicago. What more could you ask for? 5 out of 5 stars!

We went to Cabra for the "Grazing" Happy Hour…read more Our goal was to bar hop/happy hour hop all around West Loop Chicago so I unfortunately did not order much here to save my stomach for the rest of the night. But overall, my experience was good and the happy hour is worth it! We got the Avocado Dip and the Rotating Cocktail which I believe was a Watermelon flavored drink. The guacamole for the avocado dip was so good! I highly recommend as a small bite to share for 2-3 people! The drinks were strong as well. I recommend trying to get seats for the terrace, so you get an amazing rooftop view! Service was good. I had to keep bumping up my reservation time due to time constraints, but the employee was so nice and accommodating! I recommend coming here and taking advantage of their happy hour menu, especially with a view that nice. Also, in the hotel where Cabra is located, there is a photo booth by the elevators. Make sure to take a quick picture there too!

Was in Chicago for a business trip and met up some old friends at Peru Criollo for dinner on a…read moreThursday night. There was no wait, this place is like a hole in the wall but deserves way more recognition! The food was phenomenal. My husband and I have travelled to Peru years ago to hike Machu Picchu and we've been craving good Peruvian food since but there aren't many Peruvian restaurants in general in the states. So glad we tried this place! The flavors were authentic, the portions were huge, and the service was friendly and fast! The restaurant is byob and my friends brought along some Peruvian wine for us to drink with our dinners and it was the perfect touch!

Fantastic Peruvian food!!! Such a cute restaurant with salsa music in the background for ambiance…read more All the servers were so nice especially Araceli! Hands down the best mazamorra I have ever had in this city!!!! It was warm, delicious, and not ridiculous sweet. The meat in the tallarines and diabla were cooked to perfection and seasoned so well! Juicy and so full of flavor! The causa was light, fluffy and melt in your mouth! 10/10, will recommend and very good! Only recommendation I have is warm the bread that comes table side!

Let me start off by saying that the Tamales were not that good. They were out of this world good…read more I will go out on a limb and say they are the very best I've ever had. Prior to seeing this establishment on DDD I had no idea what Peruvian food was. Boy am I glad I found out. On the outside this is a very unassuming place in a rather rundown strip mall. But I was taught not to judge a book by its cover. When we went in there I think we were expecting something that would have been some cheap rubbery junk. Man were we surprised when we had a 5 star dinner in a 2 star atmosphere. I was hooked after that. I totally loved it and have been a semi regular since what I believe was 2015. We go here from Wheeling. The only improvement I can suggest is to open one in the Northern burns so you can have more of my money.

Great whole in the wall sit down in Roger's Park. The sign always caught my eye on Clark and happy…read moreto have finally try this spot. I tried the Guy Fieri favorite but left enjoying the seco de carne more. I love a sauce with meat combo! The service was nice & fast, the ambiance was very homey as well. From the menu feeling like a photo album, to the various frames on the wall, and to the steady flow of neighbors. I'm excited to try more especially their seafood options! Would love to hear other recommendations on what to try as this will definitely be a spot I'll come back too.

Peruvian food can be very very good, and D'Candela was fantastic. The Lomo Saltado was very good…read more We've had it a few places and D'Candela's is as good or better. The Aji de Gallina (from the menu: "Chicken in walnut sauce. Served with potato, boiled egg and white rice") was incredibly good, although it didn't taste like walnuts to me. Doesn't matter, I'd get it again. Service was great, our server was very nice and attentive. We went at a random time so we were the only people there. Music was not loud or non-existent (thank you). Hoping to go back again soon!

This is where I will be going whenever I get a craving for Peruvian…read more Papa à la huancaina - one of my fav Peruvian dishes. Creamy yellow pepper sauce smothering a freshly boiled potato. Excellent. The pollo saltado - chicken stir fried with onions and tomatoes. The sauce poured over French fries, so they soak in all the juices. A side of white rice makes for the perfect side. Rotisserie chicken - this was the reason we came, and damn did it deliver. Incredibly moist and full of flavor. The green pepper sauce it comes with pairs perfectly. It's got a little subtle kick to it. The staff was great and super friendly. Food came out quick and was so fresh. Prices are super reasonable, and portions are large. The dining room is large and comfortable but no frills - the focus is on the food, as it should be.

This is the place to get anticuchos in Chicago. You might not find a Cau Cau, pachamanca or un…read morepulpito al olivo on the menu but the anticuchos are exactly what you MUST order if you need the extra protein to grow a baby or want to get over the idea that organ meat is just not for you. Don't tell the kids what it is, I promise these brochettes will melt with a dull butter knife. The aji panca marinade tastes exactly the way it should and you'll never want to spend another $95 on a steakhouse filet. True to the original it's served with papa dorada and choclo. The salsas are spot on, I was pleased they used the true ingredients to replicate the taste I was looking for. I've had a stressful week and this meal absolutely brought me back. I'm so happy I finally found a Peruvian spot up to par with what I grew up exposed to in Miami. Muy buena sazon. 1000/10 Yuca con salsa huancaina 10/10 Alfajores were decent Please consider making picarones or Suspiro Limeño!!!!

First time trying it out. The food was delicious! Good seasoning and the steak was the see and…read morejuicy sound recommend:)

Amazing food! And even better service! Juan Carlos made the experience amazing y guapísimos el staffread more

this is a top tier place. Chica Morada, ceviche, they know how to do it like a true Peruvian!…read more I loved every bite of everything. They balanced these items perfectly and it really was one of the highlights of my trip. I loved the selection of Pisco! The truffle balls, the guacamole, the tacos, all of it down to the dessert was a 10/10 bite. I would highly recommend this place.

Really phenomenal food, attentive service and casual ambiance. I highly recommend Amaru. My…read morefavorite dishes are 1) coconut fried rice and 2) oxtail They charge 20% service charge + tips for your server. A bit ridiculous esp it's not large groups

I can't believe it took me this long to try Amaru. I fully regret waiting this long to try it…read morebecause it was so so good. We were able to snag a Rez day of. The service was great, everyone was so helpful and nice. We started a the piononos, the server told us the coconut fried rice was really good paired with the piononos and she nailed it. They're perfect together. So much flavor. Very tasty. I had a NA piña colada that came in a fun flamingo glass. The papa bravas were so good as well. The Cuban oxtail is a pasta fish w oxtail inside. Very rich and delicious. Husband ordered the bone in rib eye, which took a bit too long to come out so we were stuffed by the time it came out. It was cooked really nicely though and was nice to take home to eat at another time. The inside is small and cozy. We will mos def be back! There's pay to park street parking outside.

We were staying at the Kimpton Gray and grabbed dinner at Boleo on the 15th floor. Beautiful…read moreatmosphere with great live music. They have lots of vegetarian and pescatarian options. We had the vegetable saltado (made w shiitake mushrooms, tomatoes, peppers, scallions, sesame seeds, cilantro, bok choy), vegetarian empanadas, and Patagonian King salmon, and yucca fries. The empanadas and yucca fries were the star of the meal.

Cool covered rooftop. They sometimes have live music which was nice. Got pretty busy and loud…read more.. could barely hear the server. Everything we tried was good but not great. I think it is a bit overpriced overall. The lomo saltado was my least favorite. Heavier on the soy sauce taste than typical lomo saltado. The guacamole needed a little more salt/flavor. For dessert we got the mango cake. It was meh. Would not order it again. Everything was just forgettable.

We finally stopped in to try their food and were pleasantly surprised, but probably shouldn't have…read moreexpected less based on the reviews. We tried: - Biscuits and Gravy - Plato Paisa Everything was flavorful and to me, the beans in the Plato Paisa were standout. The chorizo in the biscuits and gravy was slightly sweet, but that didn't detract. I will note that in the morning there is only one gentleman manning the counter and the dining area, so if it's a busy it may take a little longer but not too much.

Following our wonderful lunch, we returned with a party of six to try Lanzaga's dinner service…read more Happily, it was every bit as good if not better! We started with ceviche and empanadas before moving onto our entrees. Four of our group were head-over-heels in love with the Brazilian fish stew. I had the very flavorful stuffed yellow pepper while our sixth diner smiled all the way through her walleye pike. Service by Caesar was gracious. Lanzaga's BYOB which we really liked.