Josie is amazing!! Her food is incredible and the new bartender is really cool
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Netta Edwards
Came here for my birthday and wanted to try a banana drink but this bartender said that we were out in a rude. I told him aww that I really wanted to try the banana liquor then he rudely told me to relax. The other bartender saw that what he said, upsetting me. There is no reason why he said that to me, especially a woman during her birthday. Me and my group were excited to try lots of drinks from this bar, but after that we got 1 shot then left
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Patrik Began
We came there on Wednesday at 5:40pm for a happy hour and the bar was closed without any further information despite the fact it should have been opened based on opening hours on the door.
Mary Bodnar
Bar tender Brendan coaxed us in when we were walking by looking for a place for Michael & I to get an IPA & Garrett to get a cocktail. Garrett moved to the neighborhood in June.Brendan was an awesome Host! Enjoyed his company immensely! Thank you - Your fans from Cleveland Ohio
Lealonnie Santiago
Josie took amazing care of my friends and I this weekend. Unfortunately the bar was EMPTY maybe it had to do with the fact that it’s a Spanish bar and all they played for music was what someone might of made on a child’s little tikes mix table? They had three different djs and none of them played anything Spanish or even relatively popular. I literally loved the bartenders and the bar backs. I really feel like this place has potiental. They just need to realize they’re in Humboldt and play some damn Marc Anthony or ivy queen. It was my birthday and I asked them to play salsa or something that’s not techno and was told they don’t have any Spanish music. Service 5/5 music and atmosphere 2/10… I literally sat outside because of how terrible the music and djs as a whole were. I’d definitely come back and hopefully the music is something I don’t have to cringe at. Response To the owner/ I’m sorry my review didn’t settle with you well, truly. I wanted to like this place really bad being I live in the park. Again… Everything is great just please do something those djs… ?the DJs were rude on top of everything.
Kid-friendliness: Everyone working there BEHIND THE BAR, super friendly and bilingual ?
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 5
Michelle Perez
Came last month with my boyfriend and I’m mad I never noticed this place sooner! We came for happy hour before our dinner reservation and it was great! The bartender was great and drinks were bomb! Will be back soon!
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
Génesis Mota
Esmeraldas was my favorite place in Chicago, Javier was excellent in his service and the food is the perfect mix between the islands and the city. I will definitely return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ashley Monroe
I landed at this spot after watching a tik-tok and I have to say I had a good time. The drinks were good, service was excellent, and people were friendly. The TikTok video I watch showed food, the day I went they did not, but there are plenty of options near by to check out.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Roger Perez
House cocktails are great but dont try to order off menu drinks, even if they are basic ones. First time i came here, fell in love with the chocobanana. Im a huge fan of tiki drinks, so my next drink was a maitai which was off menu, but they said due to someones allergies, they didnt have orgeat, but they were able to concoct another great drink. 10/10 The second time i came in, the bartender was very rude and short with me and other guests when we asked for a drink off their house coctails menu. I had previously ordered another choco banana before asking for another drink and i understand house cocktails are there for a reason but this attitude left a bad taste in my mouth. Even the woman next to me asked for a simple gin n tonic and was denied. Mixed feelings about the service now.
This place has one of the best bartenders I’ve ever met. Brendan is outstanding very pleasant, knowledgeable and friendly. Let’s not forget the owner Dino very nice guy. Stop in you won’t be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Cleavon Sims
Drinks + atmosphere = great date night Bartender Brendan gonna get you right..... Owner Dino very professional ???
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
ZsaZsa Presents
Just that you will have an awesome time!
Camille W.
Let me start by saying that this place is absolutely beautiful. And although I only had one drink & one empanada, which were both delicious, my rating is really based on the people who work here.
Javier, the bartender, is as personable as it gets. He didn’t mind me asking him mixology questions as he made each drink and kept me company while I waited for people in my group to arrive. He’s truly a gem.
Unfortunately, I didn’t get the name of the other star of my experience here, but I will say that she was one of the warmest people I’ve met in a long time. When she saw that I was having a rough night, she gave me the biggest motherly hug & asked me if I was OK. You don’t find too many people like that these days & I greatly appreciated it. That alone is reason enough for me to come back.
Josie is amazing!! Her food is incredible and the new bartender is really cool
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came here for my birthday and wanted to try a banana drink but this bartender said that we were out in a rude. I told him aww that I really wanted to try the banana liquor then he rudely told me to relax. The other bartender saw that what he said, upsetting me. There is no reason why he said that to me, especially a woman during her birthday. Me and my group were excited to try lots of drinks from this bar, but after that we got 1 shot then left
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
We came there on Wednesday at 5:40pm for a happy hour and the bar was closed without any further information despite the fact it should have been opened based on opening hours on the door.
Bar tender Brendan coaxed us in when we were walking by looking for a place for Michael & I to get an IPA & Garrett to get a cocktail. Garrett moved to the neighborhood in June.Brendan was an awesome Host! Enjoyed his company immensely! Thank you - Your fans from Cleveland Ohio
Josie took amazing care of my friends and I this weekend. Unfortunately the bar was EMPTY maybe it had to do with the fact that it’s a Spanish bar and all they played for music was what someone might of made on a child’s little tikes mix table? They had three different djs and none of them played anything Spanish or even relatively popular. I literally loved the bartenders and the bar backs. I really feel like this place has potiental. They just need to realize they’re in Humboldt and play some damn Marc Anthony or ivy queen. It was my birthday and I asked them to play salsa or something that’s not techno and was told they don’t have any Spanish music. Service 5/5 music and atmosphere 2/10… I literally sat outside because of how terrible the music and djs as a whole were. I’d definitely come back and hopefully the music is something I don’t have to cringe at. Response To the owner/ I’m sorry my review didn’t settle with you well, truly. I wanted to like this place really bad being I live in the park. Again… Everything is great just please do something those djs… ?the DJs were rude on top of everything.
Kid-friendliness: Everyone working there BEHIND THE BAR, super friendly and bilingual ?
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 5
Came last month with my boyfriend and I’m mad I never noticed this place sooner! We came for happy hour before our dinner reservation and it was great! The bartender was great and drinks were bomb! Will be back soon!
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
Esmeraldas was my favorite place in Chicago, Javier was excellent in his service and the food is the perfect mix between the islands and the city. I will definitely return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I landed at this spot after watching a tik-tok and I have to say I had a good time. The drinks were good, service was excellent, and people were friendly. The TikTok video I watch showed food, the day I went they did not, but there are plenty of options near by to check out.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
House cocktails are great but dont try to order off menu drinks, even if they are basic ones.
First time i came here, fell in love with the chocobanana. Im a huge fan of tiki drinks, so my next drink was a maitai which was off menu, but they said due to someones allergies, they didnt have orgeat, but they were able to concoct another great drink. 10/10
The second time i came in, the bartender was very rude and short with me and other guests when we asked for a drink off their house coctails menu. I had previously ordered another choco banana before asking for another drink and i understand house cocktails are there for a reason but this attitude left a bad taste in my mouth. Even the woman next to me asked for a simple gin n tonic and was denied. Mixed feelings about the service now.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 1
Nice mingle spot.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 3
Restaurantji Recommends
This place has one of the best bartenders I’ve ever met. Brendan is outstanding very pleasant, knowledgeable and friendly. Let’s not forget the owner Dino very nice guy. Stop in you won’t be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Drinks + atmosphere = great date night
Bartender Brendan gonna get you right.....
Owner Dino very professional ???
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Just that you will have an awesome time!
Let me start by saying that this place is absolutely beautiful. And although I only had one drink & one empanada, which were both delicious, my rating is really based on the people who work here.
Javier, the bartender, is as personable as it gets. He didn’t mind me asking him mixology questions as he made each drink and kept me company while I waited for people in my group to arrive. He’s truly a gem.
Unfortunately, I didn’t get the name of the other star of my experience here, but I will say that she was one of the warmest people I’ve met in a long time. When she saw that I was having a rough night, she gave me the biggest motherly hug & asked me if I was OK. You don’t find too many people like that these days & I greatly appreciated it. That alone is reason enough for me to come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love the fire trick at the bar for the drinks
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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