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.

My aunt and I were so disappointed in the food. We ordered La bandeja and the food had no flavor,…read moreno taste. My aunt only enjoyed the fries and the chifles. She said the best thing was the soda. We ordered un jugo de mora y jugo de maracuyá and that too was not good. It was watered down and we sent it back and ordered soda. I also ordered un caldo I can't remember the name but had onions and fish and the broth tasted like a watered can of tomato sauce. Extremely disappointed! My aunt ordered una humita to take home and said it was so small and had no taste. I don't recommend eating anything there. The windows look dirty inside. It just doesn't look at all clean. For an Ecuadorian restaurant it was a huge disappointment!

The PL Lounge's kitchen was closed and I needed food asap. This was super close by, so I got the…read moresteak to go. The steak was very flavorfull, the rice was yummy and the fries were good. They were so friendly!!! They have an upstairs where they have karaoke they said. The decor and the tables were made of piping, I loved that too much!!! Highly recommend. Everything looked delicious.

I have drive past this colorful place and finally go to try it. Sat outside on their dog friendly…read morepatio. Clean and spacious outside. Food is amazing. The empanadas were the best. The chicken one was great. The best one was the seasonal shrimp. Amazing and so much shrimp and the sauce was bomb. Service was good. Server came many times to fill water and all staff were nice.

Wow! I have not had a jibarito steak in a long time and this place definitely hit the spot! Steak…read morewas tender and not chewy. I love how garlicky it tasted. I could of ate two of these. Service was professional and quick. Ambiance is great- we love how we are able to eat outside.

We eat here about once a month....always welcoming and attentive service, delicious food at a great…read morevalue, and love the old world aesthetic. Try the #7 New York strip and chicken breast and you'll be back!

I have been to this place multiple times for Colombian. The decor gives you a feeling of being…read moresomewhere else. The meat here is excellent. I had the NY strip and chicken combo. You cannot go wrong with a pile of meat on a sizzling plate. My son got the half rabbit, which was also better than I expected. They have decent empanadas, too. As a bonus, I tried the coffee. It was better than expected. It was pretty slow while we were there, so the service was particularly attentive.

Solid food! Great service…read more Got bandeja paisa which was ok ... never tried it before so didn't know what to expect Will come back to try the chicken

Ordered the chicken plate. It was a good value at around $20. My buddy was raving about this…read moreplace, and while it was good it wasn't great. Maybe I went on an off day & need to give it a second shot.

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.

Super friendly service, enormous portions, and fair prices -- there's really no better place to get…read moreyour favorite Columbian dishes in this area of the city. As advertised, their chicken is super tender and flavorful here, and the arroz con pollo is a great comfort food dish. There's plenty of different options such as steak and seafood to choose from here, mostly in a grilled or fried preparation. Overall, worth a visit if you're looking for delicious Columbian food in the area. Be prepared to enjoy tender and flavorful meats served in generous portions.

My husband and I went to El Asadero Colombiano with some friends for dinner on a Thursday night…read more The restaurant had pretty good traffic for being early in the evening. The restaurant was painted and decorated with the colors of the Colombian flag. My husband ordered the chicken and rice while I had the breaded shrimp. My plate was 90% rice and French fries and salad. I couldn't tell the difference between this shrimp and what I would find in the freezer section of my grocery store. They charged $21 for this dish!!! My husband's chicken was not flavored very well. I cannot recommend El Asadero Colombiano.

We came here because the reviews were good, but I don't think it is worth the hype. The service is…read moreslow and not very attentive. One of my pet peeves s having to ask for silverware, especially after they drop your food off. The food was just okay. We also had to ask for the check multiple times. I likely would not return.

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.

If you aren't coming to Omarcitos, you are missing out. My boyfriend loves all the Jibaritos but…read morethe Lechón Plate may be the best dish I've had anywhere in the city (and I have been to Michelin star and Top 50 Bars rated spots around Chicago). We split the Tacos Dorados De Pollo En Consomé as an app for the first time today and it was simply perfect. The lemonade is made super fresh. I have a feeling I may have to try everything on the menu. The energy is immaculate - maximalist mix of colorful tables and chairs, plants, original paintings, and a signed poster of Guy Fieri. The people who work here are so kind and helpful. The music is not so loud that you can't talk. There's an open-air indoor area and an outdoor section. If you get here before it gets too crowded, it's not a bad place to sit and read a book either.

Yasss Omarcitos is exactly it!! I can not count how many times I have been. The food is…read moreconsistently amazing. Always hits 100/100. The place is getting popular, very popular. So if coming during peak times expect a small line and enjoy Omar is amazing standing at the window making sure everything runs smooth. He is yelling out hello papis left and right. He knows and loves everyone. The menu is full of everything is fire. Enjoy it this is one of the best on this country

My lovely wife and I decided to have lunch at El Fogon de Elena on a very busy Sunday. This is a…read moresnug Colombian restaurant on Lawrence just a tad east of Kedzie. So our server stated that our first-choice food selections were not available (steak jibarito and beef arepa) so instead we then ordered empanadas (one beef, one shrimp) and the chuleta valluna. We noticed that the kitchen was slingin' some massive plates of food, so we decided to split the one entree and the empanadas. Well the server comes along and says they are out of shrimp empanadas. How can a restaurant be out of so many food items when it is barely past 1PM? We decided to do just the single entree and the single empanada. I also ordered a can of Inca Kola (good stuff, though I had to beg for the drink after our food was served), and we did get some ice water. The beef empanada was AOK, not bad. The chuleta valluna features a massive flattened breaded pork chop along with many items (rice, fries, yuca fries, tostones, yellow potato, salad). The menu mentioned this dish would also have sweet plantain, but perhaps the yuca fries were a sub for the sweet plantain. I gotta admit, the food overall is pretty good. The service from the staff was pleasant, but there was always something "off" during our dining experience. When the bill came, we were charged for the shrimp empanada that was not being served, so we had to ask for a corrected bill to deduct the missing empanada. Overall we had extremely mixed feelings about our lunchtime here. Perhaps it was just a super busy day here, but I am feeling overly generous with my three-star review.

I was genuinely excited to dine at your restaurant, especially because we were celebrating a loved…read moreone's birthday. We even brought a birthday cake, and I appreciated that the restaurant had put up birthday balloons and a sign for the occasion. Unfortunately, what should have been a memorable celebration quickly turned into one of the worst dining experiences I have ever had. Everything was going well until our meals arrived. Three people in our party ordered salmon, yet all three were served white fish instead. After waiting an exceptionally long time for our food and repeatedly trying to get our server's attention as she continuously walked past our table, we were finally able to explain that the wrong fish had been served. Rather than apologizing or simply correcting the mistake, the situation escalated into something completely unacceptable. The server summoned the cook, who came out to our table and immediately began arguing with us. Instead of listening to the guests, she insisted that she personally prepared the dishes and repeatedly stated that she knew she had cooked salmon. She then brought frozen raw fish from the kitchen--including frozen white fish and frozen salmon--to our table. She held the raw fish inches from my brother's face, who happens to be a professional chef, repeatedly saying, "Do you see this? Do you see that?" This behavior was not only confrontational and humiliating, but also a complete violation of basic sanitation and food-handling standards. Raw food should never be brought into a dining room and used as a prop during an argument with customers. All we wanted was for someone to acknowledge that the incorrect fish had been served. Instead, we were treated as though we were ignorant and dishonest. Rather than resolving the issue professionally, your staff chose to argue, embarrass us publicly, and create an uncomfortable scene for the entire restaurant to witness. The cook eventually stated that all three fish entrées would be removed from our bill and told us to stop eating them. We believed the matter had finally been resolved. Unfortunately, it only got worse. Read pictures for rest of review