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 ❤️✅“

“Loved the food and coffee! Great place for a nice coffee in the afternoon or to work on your laptop. I tried the ham and cheese empanada, beignets, and Cuban sandwiches! The coffee was also great!“

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

“Concha French toast highly recommended 🔥“

“Excellent food, attentive wait staff.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Hip and lively. The host/wait staff are super kind and funny; the downside is the volume of customer is likely what leads to slow service, which is important to some folks. Food tastes great. I ordered the Guatemalan breakfast, which I thought could have come with larger portions of the beans and plantains given the cost. My wife ordered the brisket bowl special and that came with an appropriate, healthy amount of food for the price. The winning order is the beef cheek empanadas with bone marrow. It’s like a beef patty but fattier and way more rich flavor. That’s a 10/10 given it’s only $5. We will certainly come back for the happy hour special (empanadas $3.50 + $8 margs).“

“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!“

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

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

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

“Incredible. I'm basically agoraphobic but the service and food was worth every minute. My partner considered the wagyu beef to be overpriced but I TRULY believe every bite was next level. Sampled all the apps and small plates- ceviche, perfect. Fish, perfect. Pao de quicho, perfect. The staff were kind, attentive, friendly, but also not in your face. 10/10“

“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“

“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!“

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

“Irazu is one of my absolute favorite Chicago restaurants. The quality and unique flavors of their food is something I crave! The Chifrijo and pepito sandwiches are especially amazing and the kindness of their staff is second to none. Tino is a fabulous waiter and Henry is so welcoming and warm! I highly recommend Irazu!

Dietary restrictions: We had a large group and several with dietary restrictions and Tino was so accommodating and sensitive to their needs, and everyone left so satisfied and happy!“

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

“Really tasty, very cute patio, best churro dessert evvvvvver. Glad it’s in the neighborhood. My only feedback (if I’m nitpicking) is that the indoor lighting is kind of overwhelming. But maybe they dim it sometimes? Either way, I’ll definitely be back. :-)“

“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!“

“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.“

“very good authentic Mexican food!“

“Such a great surprise! We had heard about La Perla and live in the neighborhood but hadn't made it over to this gem. Such a lovely evening! Food was delicious and beautifully presented. They are working out a bar issue so no alcohol for now but just go for the food! Service was beyond expectations and super accommodating. Rh r chef even came out to see how we were enjoying our choices. Run for the rigatoni! The swordfish special was awesome, Caesar salad -yum. Its location is a little hidden on Clark south of Belmont but don't pass it by.“

“excellent I love the place“

“The food and the drinks are delicious. 😋“

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“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.“

“Coming from San Francisco, we were hesitant to try Latin food out here. We were glad we gave Cafe Con Leche a chance because it was better than most of the Mexican/Salvadorian food we have in the California. Nice server and very tasty tacos/burritos. Try it!!!!“

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

“Good food, highly recommend“

“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“

“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.“

“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!“

“Todo esta rico…La comida está al 💯“

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

“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.“

“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.“

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

“Absolutely delicious, healthy, hearty and filling food. I've only been here twice this month and the menu is extensive and the prices extremely moderate for the quantity and quality you receive.

Last week I tried their lunch special which was a beef stew over rice ? and a salad ? next to it on the same gigantic plate. All the lunch specials are accompanied by a large bowl ? if homemade soup. The broth was very rich chicken ? broth with small round pieces of corn ? meal floating inside. The chicken itself is quite generous in portion and you might find a little bone so be careful and eat slowly ?

The server is extremely friendly and offers some good suggestions. He brings you a basket filled with fried plantain chips and two dips.

Today I chose the garbanzo ? ? ? salade and an order of 2 cheese ? empanadas with an inca cola.

The salad is a perfect size for lunch. My server initially warned me it's not too tiny and not too grande but honestly of you want my opinion it's a very healthy option and quite filling because it comes with freshly sliced avocados ? some onions ? chickpeas and tomatoes ? and is big enough as a main lunch course.

The atmosphere here is so welcoming, cozy and peaceful. The seating is comfortable like your in someone's private home kitchen. I definitely recommend this Ecuadorian Ristorante both for the quality of ingredients and the extremely clean and cozy environment.“

“Probably the best Stake I ever had. 🏆“

“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!“

“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.“

“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!“

“Authentic flavorful food! Nice portions and seasoning. The chicken was juicy and the skirt steak was cooked perfectly medium, not overcooked which eateries make it seem like it is hard to do with skirt steak normally. Beans and rice and plantains were on point too! I Door-dashed but will definitely make this a regular place to stop in!“

“Good 10/10. AMAZING 🤩 🤩🤩🤩“