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Fogo de Chao
Category:
Latin American Restaurants
661 N la Salle Dr
Chicago,
Illinois 60654
We went there for lunch, and had the most amazing service. Everything we wanted was attended to...
More 6 months ago
We went there for lunch, and had the most amazing service. Everything we wanted was attended to immediately.
The team of waiters were professional and very attentive. The manager (Paul) greeted us and made us feel very welcome. When we inquired about smoke salmon running out at the buffet, he not only went and brought more out to the buffet - but also personally brought us a plate of it to our table.
When we asked a waiter for some lamb, they went and got some lamb for us, and then it seemed like all the waiters knew we wanted lamb and wanted to take care of that need (someone came back later to ask if we got our lamb, then later another waiter came and offered us lamb chops even though our card was turned 'red').
It seems like any little thing you want is of the utmost importance to the manager and wait staff. Absolutely amazing service!
Pros: Good food, star quality service
Cons: Pricey
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SushiSamba Rio
Category:
Local Favorite
504 N Wells St
Chicago,
Illinois 60610
The food here is awesome! I had spicy tuna rolls, and they were the best I've ever had. My sister...
More 4 months ago
The food here is awesome! I had spicy tuna rolls, and they were the best I've ever had. My sister had california rolls, and those were good too. My brother had cooked crab rolls, and I liked them. It was the first time I've everl liked crab.
I was very impressed with our waitress. She was quick and smart. I let her know I didn't want sugar in my mojito, so she went through the trouble of mixing Sweet N Low into it for me. Most places let me do that myself.
The atmosphere is great...very trendy. It feels like a club and makes you want to stay there all night. The bathrooms are even nice and trendy.
It was a tiny bit expensive, but it is Chicago...so what do you expect? It is not overly expensive.
Pros: Great Food
Cons: Price
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Vermilion
Category:
Local Favorite
10 W Hubbard St
Chicago,
Illinois 60610
Could not recommend this place more! The Indian-Latin spice combination was excellent and unique....
More 11 months ago
Could not recommend this place more! The Indian-Latin spice combination was excellent and unique. It might be a little strong for those who don't like heat, but for me it was perfect. I really enjoyed the scallop appetizer which was perfectly cooked and beautifully presented. The steak was the perfect temperature, tender and well spiced and the crab konkani really brought together the best of Latin and Indian spice. Our server was also very attentive and went out of her way to make my birthday special. Throughout the night, the service was great and anticipated our needs without being intrusive. At the end of the night without prompting (she checked our ids for the spiced white sangria) she brought us a mango torte with birthday wishes written in chocolate in an elegant script. The care that went into the food, the atmosphere and the service really impressed me and I hope to return soon.
Pros: Spice, ambiance, service
Cons: a bit pricy
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Nacional 27
Category:
Tapas Bar
325 W Huron St
Chicago,
Illinois 60610
My boyfriend and I went to National 27 for dinner last night...we were a little apprehensive...
More 2 years ago
My boyfriend and I went to National 27 for dinner last night...we were a little apprehensive because we saw some bad reviews...but decided to try it anyways. We both love tapas, and me being Hispanic I am very picky! But we loved this place! The grilled lamb tacos and smoked chicken empanadas were amazing. We also got the mojito flight.....best mojitos in the city..hands down! For an entree we selected the Roasted Organic Chicken and Grilled Smoked Pork Tenderloin Adobado....they were delicious! The service was great and very helpful..they even started us off with a mini appetizer on the house! We will definitely come back here!
Pros: Great food, amazing drinks
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Mambo Grill
Category:
Spanish Restaurants
412 N Clark St
Chicago,
Illinois 60610
We held an event in Mambo's downstairs private room, and it was wonderful. They were so helpful...
More 9 months ago
We held an event in Mambo's downstairs private room, and it was wonderful. They were so helpful with everything from menu selection to parking tips, and the food was fantastic. They really worked with us and were flexible and helpful. It was a great experience from start to finish.
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Carnivale
Category:
Latin American Restaurants
702 W Fulton Market
Chicago,
Illinois 60607
I went to Carnivale for my birthday with 3 of my friends, and I am so happy we did! The space is...
More 2 years ago
I went to Carnivale for my birthday with 3 of my friends, and I am so happy we did! The space is gorgeous, with a lot of interesting photography all over, including in the bathroom. Service was great, from the moment we walked in, and our waiter was very helpful in explaining the menu. I especially liked that they buy from local farmers. Their signature raspberry mojito is worth the hype, and the caipairinhas and margaritas are very good as well. We had the guacamole to start, which was a very generous serving, with a really nice amount of spice, and it was very fresh. I had the pernil for my main course, which is shredded pork with a rum glaze, and it was fantastic! It was served with rice and beans and fried plantains, which were also excellent. It can be VERY difficult to find well-made plantains in Chicago, but Carnivale does it. The portions were very generous, as well, which is often not the case in some upscale restaurants. They even brought out a birthday dessert for me, which was tasty, but not as tasty as everything else. I didn't really care at that point, though, since I was stuffed already. I would definitely recommend making reservations here, though, because it was pretty busy, even on a rainy Thursday night.
Pros: service, decor, food, drinks
Cons: dessert
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Cafe 28
Category:
Local Favorite
1800 W Irving Park Rd
Chicago,
Illinois 60613
I really enjoyed Cafe 28. We went in the middle of the week so it was not busy at all. We sat...
More 1 year ago
I really enjoyed Cafe 28. We went in the middle of the week so it was not busy at all. We sat outside, which was perfect for a summer night. The food was so good!!! Everything we ordered was good. The menu is small, but I couldn't decide what to get because everything looked so good. We shared a few different meals and they were delicious. The halibut was excellent. The spinach quesadillas were different, but possibly the best I have ever had. Our service was really good. I did not like one of the drinks I ordered and the server brought out another option without question. He was very attentive and we had such a good time. I would definitely recommend!!!
Pros: Everything we ordered was tasty!!!
Cons: Cocktails did not have enough alcohol. They were good, but too watered down.
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Restaurant Coco
Category:
Latin American Restaurants
2723 W Division St
Chicago,
Illinois 60622
(773) 384-4811
The interior and decor is elegant along with the inviting and intimate atmosphere. The menu...
More 2 years ago
The interior and decor is elegant along with the inviting and intimate atmosphere. The menu features the finest in latin cuisine and every entree is perfectly proportioned leaving nothing to desire. Has top-flight food & exceptional personalized service, live band on the weekends which combined had no limit in over exceeding our dining experience and capturing the true essence of Puerto Rico. Special thanks to Maritza in my Opinion ?simply the greatest waitress for her patience, eye to detail, and GENIUNE concern!! CoCo?s you take dining/service/entertainment to a new level of excellence Chicago should look up to you!!
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De La Costa
Category:
Local Favorite
465 E Illinois St
Chicago,
Illinois 60611
This has to be one of the best additions to the Chicago dining scene. DeLaCosta is easily one of...
More 1 year ago
This has to be one of the best additions to the Chicago dining scene. DeLaCosta is easily one of the best Chicago restaurants out there. The experience id totally complete. They have amazing food with great flavors that is so completely different than all of the the other fine dining places that are out there trying to compete to see who can make the best science experiment out of their dinner!! The atmosphere is also very fun (not stuffy at all), however all the times I have been there, the service is on point. You have to snag a seat in the back dining room that overlooks the River. My favorite dishes are the Fire & Ice ceviche, the shrimp appetizer and the adobo rubbed seared tuna. Moy mouth is watering just thinking about the food.
Pros: Food With Flavor, Fun Atmosphere, Great River View
Cons: Slow Valet
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Las Tablas
Category:
Latin American Restaurants
4920 W Irving Park Rd
Chicago,
Illinois 60641
(773) 355-4977
I went there for my birthday with a small group of friends and had an amazing time. The...
More 2 months ago
I went there for my birthday with a small group of friends and had an amazing time. The atmosphere was warm and quaint, the food was cooked perfectly, and the service was very quick. I would not hesitate to recommend Las Tablas to my friends and family.
Pros: Mouth watering empanadas
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