50 Best Latin American Restaurants in Chicago

“Outstanding! Highly recommended Knowledgeable, friendly staff and incredible experience“

“Highly recommend Azul Mariscos. Loved the atmosphere, good drinks & food was good too. The staff was amazing, especially Ruben. Will definitely be back just for his service ❤️✅“

“Had a group meeting and the staff created a 4 course dinner for us. Fantastic selections and service was over the top. Highly recommend if you’re in the neighborhood.“

“I never leave a review but this AMAZING restaurant deserves it! Honestly where is their Michelin star??? because it was FINGER LICKING GOOD - from the food, the drinks, the ambiance .. this now easily one of my top 3 restaurants in Chicago. I totally recommend their chilaquiles with carne asada added!! It is a bit pricey BUT sooo worth the price. Reservations are HEAVLYYYY recommended!! it is a small spot but well worth going!!“

“My Saturday rest day go to delivery! Best iced mocha latte, empanada, and Cuban sandwich I've ever had... The beignets are also fantastic. 10/10 would recommend!“

“Amazing experience! The food was great…best steak that I’ve ever had!“

“Best little Latin restaurant east of the Mississippi! Great food, awesome staff and the perfect little patio to enjoy the spring weather! Keep up the great work!“

“Muy buen servicio y el bartender lo mejor, bartender súper contento“

“Ordered a catering spread for 50 people and the service went above and beyond. When I arrived, they had just run out of Carnitas, but after a short 20-minute wait, they came through and even added an extra portion of Carnitas. The food was amazing and the team was incredibly accommodating. A true neighborhood staple that always delivers.“

“Excellent food, attentive wait staff.“

“If I am being honest, the Carne Adovada was flavorful and it reminded me of Carne Adovada that you’d find in a fancy Santa Fe restaurant rather than your local New Mexican restaurant. The red chile was flavorful and had a decent kick to it. Although I would say I am a little confused by the use of corn tortillas rather flour tortillas for Carne Adovada. I kinda expect flour tortillas for Carne Adovada. I am most disappointed in the salsa since it didn’t really taste like something that would come from New Mexico. It tasted like straight tomato paste. But since I’m not in New Mexico - I can’t be too picky. But I was most impressed by the sopapillas!! It really did remind me of home and I am glad that they had honey to go with them. Service was great. Our waitress was nice and friendly and she answered all of our questions. I would say that I enjoyed my experience there.“

“The concept for the menu is a unique trip along the Pan-American highway with stops at various Latin countries. Each dish and drink is thoughtful in its ingredients and presentation. The jicama salad was refreshing, but not at all plain. The pastel de choclo was a wonderful surprise of a warm dish. The frozen el arenal was seriously dangerous in how delicious it was, I can’t recommend it enough. The atmosphere was beautiful and the music was perfect. We are so thrilled to have this gem in the neighborhood and can’t wait to see what they do in the future!“

“Amazing experience! The food was great…best steak that I’ve ever had!“

“Can’t recommend Cariño enough! Michelin quality Mexican-inspired fine dining in an intimate setting. Perfect balance of fresh, herbal, spicy, savory, umami, sweet, and salty. It was complex, with an indescribable amount of detail going into each little component in all of the 14 courses. (Also got to try Huitlacoche for the first time, a mushroom-like corn fungus prized in Mexican cooking for its earthy, truffle-like flavor. 👌 An absolute delight!!) The cocktails and mocktails were mind-knowingly good.

Absolutely excellent service. I recommend the chefs table. The chef is very friendly, and the staff is impressive to watch.
They did a great job at accommodating dietary restrictions: no alcohol, no gluten, no dairy.

If you’re into a stuffy atmosphere, this isn’t the place. This place is laid back. No stringent dress code, which is awesome.

Simply indescribable food! Some of the best I’ve ever had in years of trying various fine dining establishments. Still thinking about how amazing it was even days later. Definitely worth the price.“

“The Easter Brunch was delicious! French toast was amazing!“

“Probably the best Stake I ever had. 🏆“

“Ame ver Chicago de noche😍más con la compañía de mi hermana“

“Ordered "the leap of faith" where the menu is curated by the team. There are 2 options and we chose the more expensive of the 2. Stated we were big meat eaters. Thought every dish was incredible! However, thought the amount of wagyu Picanha we received should've been much more for the amount we spent. Overall, I would definitely come back but this time choose the dishes myself.“

“i love this place small nice quiet spot to chill with friends eat some delicioso Food. love them Cubanito sándwiches. the sirvió is the Best always welcome u with a smile. ur Boy Nando“

“Really amazing food, very reasonably priced. Super nice staff. Definitely plan to come back.“

“lrazú is phenomenal Costa Rican cuisine family Owen...The Pepitos sandwich with avocado is there signature sandwich...The Chifrijo appetizer was delicious recommend a small for two people and I ordered a vegetarian burrito added steak amazing there hot sauce is on point. The food is outstanding. The portions are very generous... The menu is very vegetarian-friendly, and the famous oatmeal shakes deserve the hype. 100% recommend!“

“Puedes comer dentro o para llevar; no es problema“

“I just went yesterday me and my friend for a girls day dinner.The food exceeded the flavor in everything from the sauce to how it taste when you bite in to your food.It was really good I enjoyed it and loved their sauce even took sauce home.You have to try those chicken tostones they were🔥🔥🔥“

“I moved to Bucktown a year ago and I found this awesome place. The food is delicious and the personnel is very attentive. Perfect for a breakfast with the family or a dinner with friends en Friday night because is BYOB.“

“Spectacular place!!! great for venues. Food is great. People are great and the ambience ir wonderful.“

“Great place for grilled chicken . The side dishes are also good. Friendly staff always on point;)“

“I had the Bandeja Paisa and a delicious Colombian empanada at La Parrilla Latin Food — everything was amazing! The flavors were authentic and the portions were generous. Highly recommend this place for anyone craving real Latin American food!“

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“As a luxe wedding photographer, CARNIVALE in Chicago is basically my favorite place to work ever. Imagine a rainbow exploded in a jungle—that’s what this venue looks like, and every corner is photogenic chaos in the best way possible! FLORALS, NEON SIGNS, STREET ART: the works. The layout is perfect for capturing wild dance-floor shots, intimate couple moments, and all the shenanigans in between. It's just So. Much. Fun! The food? So good that by the end of the night, I may or may not have needed to be rolled out to my car by the staff (still worth it). Best wedding food I've ever indulged in, and that's saying a lot considering I've been in the bizzz for 15 years. Guests are singing their lungs out, dancing like no one’s watching, and basically creating the kind of joyful, colorful, chaotic energy every photographer dreams of capturing. If you want a wedding that’s equal parts feast, fiesta, and full-on photo adventure, CARNIVALE is the place to be! -Mikayla + Capture the Canvas Photography, INC“

“excellent I love the place“

“DO NOT MISS THE HAPPY HOUR! We were absolutely thrilled to find FULL SIZE PORTIONS on the Happy Hour menu! $7 food selections, $7 cocktails, $4 draft beer! We ordered the Nachos, the Carne Asada Tacos, and the Ceviche. The tacos were STUFFED with meat! The Flan was INCREDIBLE!! Our server Victor, was just absolutely wonderful. Very friendly and knowledgeable! A pleasure to have them helping us! Excellent experience in all ways, we WILL be back! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“very good authentic Mexican food!“

“Delicious food! family ambiance impeccable service, Alejandra is the best waiter ever ?“

“Good food, highly recommend“

“This is a family owned restaurant with great drinks and better food. I've tried a handful of dishes there and cleaned my plate every time. Stop reading this and go!

Kid-friendliness: Kid menu was a hit! The kids enjoyed the music as well.“

“Had an amazing meal here last night. There were four of us and we each ordered a different entree so we can have a taste of each entree. We started with ceviche and empanadas. So delicious! Then our meals came…. And OMG! Each entree was so different and amazing! Everything is made from scratch sauces dressings etc. We ended the meal with the dessert and all tried something different. Everything we eat was incredible! The restaurant is so warm and cozy… the same feeling I got from ourmeal. It’s BYOB so bring your favorite drink and try this place. I promise you… you will not be disappointed!“

“This is my favorite spot in the neighborhood. Tasty, friendly, chill. ❤️“

“Best experience, todos los jueves de música en vivo a partir de las 9pm“

“Hit up Sugar Blow in Lakeview—cute AF spot that’s part cafe, part boutique. Snagged some empanadas, the famous tequeños, and a double latte— ended up around $25. The empanadas had that crispy golden crust and melty filling, and the tequeños? Legit the best in Chi-town. Vibe’s chill, owner’s super friendly, and the space is cozy with cool merch. Perfect hang spot—highly recommend!“

“We were here a couple of years ago and planning on going hopefully this weekend (I'm from Chicago but live overseas for work). The food was amazing and the atmosphere, music, dancing was a lot of fun and not where you felt you were being picked up or come on to all the time...it was a nice place. Can't wait to go again.“

“Todo esta rico…La comida está al 💯“

“I had a very nicely served meal with my boyfriend. We went to eat a dinner plate with Skirt Steak, rice, and black beans. I really loved the guacamole flavor 😋. All the food very tasty and delicious 😋. I would like to complainant my waitress Diana. She did a very good job with our service. I would recommend the Quetzal Restaurant to family and friends. I will score a 100’/, to Quetzal Restaurant.“

“Absolutely delicious food - wonderful and generous staff who gave us such kindness and some extra treats for our meal. Also it is very affordable and you get a HUGE amount of food for your money. Each meal is about $10-$15 and honestly could feed at least 1.5-2 people probably. Plenty of leftovers.

The Saborcito Platter is amazing, delicious, and a great deal. Probably enough to easily feed 3-4 people for just $30.“

“deliciosas comida,y bebidas“

“Delicious, the onion just like the gye one, the fish, everything, the wadding a 9.5/10 because obviously they don't use the same branches but the lemon makes it precise, the delicious quacker like the one your grandmother makes, the incredible attention, I am very happy, they serve it as they serve you there, delicious and delicious ?? “

“Tasty food and Excellent service. We loved the Sancocho de res and the Sandwich de plátano con carne.“

“la mejor comida ,con un toque especial y el gran amor que nos atiendw“

“The food here is amazing and the portions are very generous! The complementary plantain chips are a plus too. I had the caldo de bagre and I highly recommend it! The fish was perfectly tender and the broth was so comforting and filling. A perfect place to enjoy a warm, delicious meal!“

“Lito’s Nutella and Banana Empanada is a must-try! The flaky crust is perfectly crisp, and the warm, gooey mix of Nutella and ripe banana is pure dessert heaven. Sweet, rich, and totally satisfying—easily one of the best treats on the menu!“

“The food is great! This is my husband's and my favorite place to eat at anytime of the day. We love it. The service is also very good. The Chef/Owner comes out to greet and make sure everyone is content. Highly recommend it!“