First time here and had a wonderful experience! Started with a Chufly (Brandy, Ginger Ale, Lime) which was a super unique taste. Ordered an Arepa Reina Pepiada to split with the better half and a Pinchu entree and both amazed me. The better half ordered the Lomo Saltado which was also great. Of course we shared it all and finished with on order of Flan which was top notch. Could not finish it all and leftovers will be super. Lovely ambiance too. 5 stars! read more

The fish tacos are very good although they fell apart halfway through eating (the corn tortillas got soggy). It was very empty on a Friday afternoon at lunch time. We were shocked it was not busy. Well lit, cool decor and an interesting menu. The lunch menu is simple. My brother likes their Chorizo. He ordered the Spanish style bruschetta which came as three little breads w toppings and chorizo. My aunt ordered Trancha Pecha chicken which was a good sized sandwich and she really liked it. I would come back here to check out their dinner menu because it seemed their lunch menu was a bit limited. The food was flavorful and I would like to try other items and maybe a margarita next time. read more

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First time in and tried the Tostones! I did one of each kind my favorite was the pork followed by the mango. Alex provided warm and friendly service! read more

Roots Latin Grill - Pork Beef and Mango Tostones - Three tostadas with different toppings, including shredded vegetables, cheese, and possibly beans or meat, are arranged on a white ceramic plate. The plate is placed on a wooden table, with a knife nearby. In the background, there is a tall glass of water with lemon slices. The setting appears to be a restaurant or cafe, with a blurred interior visible behind the table. - Latin American Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

Perfect! Perfect! Perfect! The place was hopping on a Friday night. I sat at the bar and had an exceptional view of the precision and attention that the lead bartender paid to each and every drink. Wished I wasn't heading to a meeting or I'd been sampling the offerings instead of sipping my coke. I had the beef and pork Tostones on my sampler. I really liked the poem but I LOVED the beef. There were so many tasty looking items on the menu. I hope I'll be traveling to Springfield more often. read more

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Great experience! The food is amazing! We highly recommend that you try this restaurant!

Service and food were both amazing. Highly recommend trying if you're looking for a new restaurant.

Yea... not completely bad but not great. My sandwich was just so messy and hard to eat. Fell apart too easily and the meat inside fatty. No bite I was I able to bite thru the sandwich..... either too hot, fatty or the wilted lettuce pulled everything out. Fries were fair and only had water to drink. Waitress was very polite and restaurant was clean.... Just my meal, I wasn't a fan at all of. read more

Roots Latin Grill - A plate features a burger with a fried egg, lettuce, tomato, and fried plantains on top, served with a side of French fries and a small container of ketchup. The burger appears to have a beef patty and is presented on a metal tray with a drink and water in the background. - Latin American Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

Fantastic food. Such a unique experience. Along with Ardor in Peoria I have to say this place is right up there on my top 5 places to eat in central Illinois! read more

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Without a doubt I have been sleeping on Roots (and I live close enough I should have gone sooner). My entire family went for my 40th birthday last night and were blown out if the water! Some of the best food in Springfield, one of the best waitresses and all around service in Springfield and the location although quaint is very clean and fitting of the look they are going through. If you have not gone - go now - full stop! read more

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Proboleta appetizer, lomo saltado, jibarito. Large portions and delicious. Service was superb. Highly recommend. A hidden gem! We would love to return read more

I ordered take out - a chicken arepa & a beef arepa. The beef arepa was my favorite & absolutely amazing!!! The cornbread was so moist and flavorful. The shredded beef was super tender and packed with flavor and spices. Then they topped it off with a bunch of fresh toppings. I will definitely be getting another beef arepa next time I'm in town. The chicken arepa was good too, but not quite my thing. It was like actual chicken salad that had been warmed on the cornbread. Although it tasted good, I'm just not a huge fan of chicken salad personally. The beef arepa is where it is at! read more

Food great, service terrific, cost reasonable. Walked in wanting a new experience and we're happy with this one. We were greeted, seated, served water and our server explained options since we asked for help. We ordered a sampler platter of empanadas and enjoyed each kind. Then split the poncho yummy. Try this place. For a change read more

Hidden behind the iHop on Wabash ave. in an unassuming strip mall lies Roots Latin Grill. We stopped by on a summer Friday and without reservations were seated at the bar. Fine by us as it was entertaining watching the bartenders make interesting cocktails and visit with guests. Our cocktails were beautiful and did the trick of erasing the anxiety inducing traffic stress that is 80 west. For dinner we had empanadas, an arepa, and the papas a la Huancaina. The chicken empanada was definitely one of the tastiest and juiciest empanadas I have ever had the pleasure of eating. The papas reminded me of a warm potato salad my grandma would make it she were Peruvian and didn't love mayo so much. Hard to stop eating. Roots is worth the drive from... well wherever you may be going that takes you through Springfield. read more

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I live 3 1/2 hours away in Indiana, and I'd drive here again just for the food. I had the arepas sampler (guava and queso, beef, chicken) and my wife had the sandwich de chola with fries. We shared. IT WAS INCREDIBLE. I can't recommend this place enough. We're already planning on coming back either today or tomorrow. read more

I ordered the shrimp Ceviche and it was the best i have ever had! The flavors were out of this world. I was going to order it the next day but i needed it delivered and that wasn't going to work. I am not a local, and will be getting the Ceviche every time i come to town! read more

I'm happy living where I do, but if I thought about moving to Springfield being able to frequent Roots Latin more often would be a primary motivation. Great menu and just the type of place you don't tend to see outside bigger cities. I've been here 4 times and have tried something different each time - all excellent. I wish they'd consider a second location in Peoria (and I've asked!). read more

The food was out of this world! Way above my expectations. The dessert was to die for, I've not had a more delicious birthday dinner in sometime. read more

Please don't walk into this establishment and ask for tacos and salsa. I have no doubt the staff would handle it with aplomb, but honestly. Go in and tell the server what you like (in general terms) and what to avoid. Our ensemble consisted of one of the pickiest eaters I've ever met (my brother), and a grown man who avoids healthy green foods my ex-husband). Our server suggested 4 tapas and we all agreed it was one of the best meals we have ever had. The drinks were exceptional, wine selection very nice. The atmosphere is relaxed, which is so much more appealing than stuffy. I enjoy relaxed fine dining. At Roots, you can have it all. read more

For real..... the BEST meal I've had out in a long, long time. The arepas are insane, and there's lots of vegetarian options which is typically hard to come by! 100000000/10. Definitely make it a point to visit if you can. read more

Hands down my new favorite place in Springfield! Can I go back tomorrow? I have been missing empanadas so much since moving to Springfield and Roots has answered my prayers! Their empanadas were phenomenal! Also the Caprhina- it was like saying hello to an old friend. We also tried the pincho- will definitely get this again, the tostones- also superb. We also ordered the pique which wasn't really my style and the chicken salad arepa (I'll try the pork one next time). I dig the modern decor and the extensive menu. I'm going to eat my way through all of it. Watch me. read more

The food was phenomenal. Had a great experience with the staff as well. We ordered the Arepa Pabellon, Arepa Reina Pepiada, Empanada de Queso with Guava, Pincho and Picanha. All of the food was great. I will be going back very soon! read more

Roots Latin Grill - Empanada de queso con guava - Two fried empanadas dusted with powdered sugar are placed on a ceramic plate on a wooden table. In the background, there are two glasses of water and a person wearing a blue shirt. The setting appears to be a restaurant or cafe, with a casual dining atmosphere. - Latin American Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

The food is not the normal Mexican style of Latin cuisine. It is delicious and unique. The ambiance is modern and simple! It was great service when I asked about the different foods the waitress was patient and explained the different types foods! Great dining experience! read more

We went here for dinner with family. We started with the tostones sampler (pork, mango, and cheese). I thought the pork was the best thing I ate all night. For the main course, I had the Brazilian steak, which was extremely tender, well seasoned, and cooked perfectly. My mother in law had fish tacos, which she really liked. For dessert, we ordered the tres leches cupcake, the flan, and the passion fruit mousse. All were quite good. Only suggestion: make a reservation. Their space is limited. But it is absolutely worth it. Also, the kids menu is hysterical. My son got "I'm not hungry" which is mini corn dogs. Well definitely be back. read more

Cute little place in Springfield. The service was good and the food ever better. Can't wait to go back! read more

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So I had a mixed experience here, the food for one part was super good! Tostones, so good! (Beef is the best one for sure). Lomo Saltado, super good. Caipirinha and Mojito, good and good. Tres leches, a bit dry to my taste. But in general it was a really good food. Hence the 5 stars. Now the not so great was, we got there around 6:10pm, Friday but we did not have a reservation (did not know we could have done it) and the host told us they couldn't seat us on a table but we could seat at the bar but if we could be done in 1 hour so we were like sure that sounds fine but we did think "Can you make a reservation for the bar?" But anyway we sat and there were 2 bartender a female and a male bartender (who I think is named Colton, sorry if it is not). He was the most friendly and fun bartender, very enjoyable, talking to us and being nice. The other bartender was nice but in a couple opportunities we heart talking of basically how we needed to be done quick and fast, to a point Colton (I believe) basically told her "it is going to be fine" and she did not finish a comment that had started toward us. At the end, we left and by the moment we sat in the car it had being 50 min and we spent over $150, I just wish she would have been more "discreet" if she was annoyed by us. read more

The food is amazing! I recommend reservations in advance-the restaurant was full. Staff were attentive. The restaurant ambiance was elegant but comfortable, upbeat, chic and had an old world to modern style. Based on the excellent quality of the food it was reasonably priced. read more

it was okay the service was good, our server was cool. it seemed like a really nice restaurant inside but then it was kind of disappointing. almost everything on the menu was street food/deep fried. im sure there are more elegant dishes from latin countries that wont make me feel unhealthy. read more

Wow!!! Roots Latin Grill is fantastic! My wife and I were visiting Springfield and found Roots on Yelp. We took a look at the menu online and decided to check them out. We arrived at dinner time on a Friday night. They were basically full but were able to grab seats at the bar. The bartender immediately gave us a free shot of sweetened tequila, and menus. The menu is full of various South American dishes. We ordered a couple of drinks and then settled into deciding on what to eat. After he brought us the drinks the very friendly bartender began walking through the menu with us. He made several great suggestions. We ended up ordering several sampler plates to share. Basically it was like South American tapas. The food arrived in waves. Which was the perfect way to enjoy all the great flavors! I liked everything but my favorite was probably the Brazilian steak skewers. They were so flavorful and perfectly cooked. I can't give enough praise to the food and the staff. And the restaurant has a great vibe to it. While we ate we constantly chatted with the staff and the couple sitting next to us. We'll definitely be eating here again the next time we are in town. read more

Wonderful dinner at ROOTS LATIN GRILL! We've ordered take-out from them several times during the pandemic, but this was our first in-person visit. Amazing cocktails, appetizer of Provoleta...& wonderful entrees (Patatas Bravas y Chorizo & Bolivian Pork Sandwich)!! Perfect weather for al fresco dining. Highly recommend. Service was excellent, as well! read more

Wow this restaurant is fantastic. The food is amazing and authentic. The service is great as they take care of you here. I was very shocked to see a Latin restaurant here in Springfield and was honestly skeptical but after talking to the servers and trying to food, it Is exactly what I was looking for. If you're looking for real authentic latin food, this is the place to come to. read more

Great food. You won't find anything else like this in Springfield. Service was great too It's been open 4 years. We didn't know it was there. Next to Papa Frank's on Wabash. Cocktail lounge next door is great too. read more

Wow! This place is fantastic! So many choices, all with loads of flavor (and not just spicy heat). Highly recommend exploring a variety of dishes and tastes. Many options are perfect for sharing. The staff were friendly and happy to explain the food and make suggestions. read more

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It's been a while since I have been there but the food and service were amazing!! Don't hesitate to try it!!

Fantastic food, especially the Peruvian ceviche, and delicious spicy margaritas! You'll need reservations, because this is one of the best spots in Springfield! read more

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Very good pincho beef. Great tostones like the mango. Worst reina pepia I've had. Nice place to have in Springfield

The food was great! The only issue I had was they were using some sort of cloth to grab my hot food leaving tons of lint and fuzz on my arepas. I couldn't eat it seeing a layer of lint going in my mouth. The other foods, that didn't get handled directly, had amazing flavor. I will return and hope for better food handling. read more

Unbelievable!!! Best Latin food I've had and of all places.... SPRINGFIELD Illinois It's kinda a hole in the wall but Food and Service will blow you away!!! read more

Amazing food profiles and great service. The only problem is having to decide what to order. All of the Arepas are amazing and the fish tacos are the bomb! The Brazilian steak was delicious, tender and well seasoned. Also try the spicy Margarita! read more

Wonderful food and service. Our server advised us on what to order, and everything that came to the table was delicious! Highly recommend!

Good food if you want to try something different. Worth giving Roots Latin Grill a trial.