Latin American Restaurants near Melrose Park

“We tried this place on a Saturday afternoon. There was a short line to order, but that just gave us time to go over the menu. We ended up with the classic chicken sandwich, a chicken nugget meal, and the Campero sald. While we were there, a family of 12 ordered family style option 20 pieces of chicken (some fried, some grilled). When dining in, you order your food and are given a numbered table tent. Find a table. There are 9 booths, 6 tables inside, and 3 tables outside. Your food is brought to your table. As busy as it was, our food got to our table fast, and it was hot. The staff are really on top of keeping the dining room clean and ready for guests. The food is served on dinnerware that reminds me of Bonita dinnerware. It is a fast-food environment, but the plates and table service elevates it. My chicken sandwich was juicy breast meat on a soft bun. I got the Yucca fries; they were crispy but needed a sauce. The Campero salad had spring mix, shredded cheese, and cherry tomatoes with a fried chicken breast; you could tell the salad had not been sitting around for a day. We got one Empanada, it was doughy and did not have a lot of filling. The loyalty program was a bit difficult. You had to add the app and scan it at the register or scan the bar code on the receipt, but our receipt did not have a bar code.

Kid-friendliness: Half the tables in the restaurant had children. This is a great family restaurant. They have chicken nuggets and mac & cheese for the picky eaters.“

“OMFG. Amazing food, lovingly prepared and amazingly affordable. Everything about this place is pure good. Omar!!! You give us hope. Keep on keeping on. Your energy and life and curiosity and smile are about as good as it gets.“

“I recently had the pleasure of dining at Cubanito Express, and I must say, it was an exceptional experience! The food was absolutely delicious, with authentic Cuban flavors that truly hit the spot. The variety on the menu is impressive, ensuring there's something for everyone to enjoy.

What made the visit even more special was the outstanding service provided by the owner, Caesar. He was incredibly welcoming and attentive, making sure that every aspect of our meal was perfect. His passion for the restaurant and dedication to customer satisfaction really shone through.

Overall, I highly recommend Cubanito Express to anyone looking for a fantastic dining experience. Five stars all the way!“

“I found out I had to host Christmas days before the 25th. I can't describe how friendly, helpful and extremely serviceable they were with me placing a catering order only 2 days from Christmas. Since I needed for the 25th, they opened specifically for my order.....Wow!! The service was phenomenal the food was exceptional!! Truly blessed to have them in the neighborhood! Puerto Rican rice, tostones. lechon, ham and potato salad enough for the entire family (25 people) with left overs for the next day. Thank you doesn't seem enough for the owners. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for great food and service. BTW......pistachio coquito......amazing!!!“

“What a great place! The welcoming atmosphere and intoxicating smells were drawing us in from the moment we got here. Our server was knowledgeable and kind. The food was fantastic, really incredible how much flavor they got into the chicken. Everything was really well thought out and we really appreciated the chill date atmosphere!“

“Una noche maravillosa, un lugar muy lindo,platillos deliciosos,calidad de la comida muy fresca y deliciosa. Altamente recomendada.las porciones muy apropiadas.El personal super amable y profecional. El mariachi excelente. Definitivamente regresaremos muy pronto.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️“

“Delicious food. They have bottomless mimosas. Outside seating. Small inside though.
Everything we had was delicious!
Steak sandwich, huevos con chorizo, steak with chiliaquilles, al pastor tacos, and a couple other tacos. [They messed up one but it was still good]“

“Alex and Alicia especially went out of their way to deliver superior service, all through our party's very long stay up until closing. Alicia continued to be super attentive and personable, making great recommendations and helping to make our experience memorable. We'll be back!“

“I had the traditional ceviche. It says serrano but it wasn't spicy at all. Thankfully for me and yummy with the veggies for scooping. I ordered the mole and cheese on the side for my plantains, also delicious. My husband had the pibil and it was pretty hot and also tasty he says.“

“Amazing food, drinks & service. You will not be disappointed!! Great date night or girls night.“

“excellent I love the place“

“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 food. My first time trying Cuban food and it exceeded my expectations. They had great service. Will definitely be going back to try more. A must try!“

“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.“

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

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

“The food at La Celia is amazing! My family raved about their signature dish, including the plantains, and the pineapple guacamole is to die for! Very nice, friendly service, clean and crisp atmosphere, sweetly decorated. Highly recommend!“

“Here we truly find the flavor of our country. Friendly and effective service. Affordable prices today that everywhere they charge exaggeratedly. If you want to remember your country through gastronomy, this is the place! Recently the exquisite colada morada with its bread.“

“la comida chapina incomparable, tienen un sabor único, como si estuviera en mi pais...y su personal muy educado y amable...lo recomiendo con los ojos cerrados...“

“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.“

“Lechón Jibarito was amazing! The lechón was delicious along with the arroz con gandules. We also had the fried tilapia and ropa vieja jibarito. All is ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.“

“This one beautiful place I will be coming back“

“deliciosas comida,y bebidas“

“Great food and service. Love the homemade tortillas“

“Wonderful tasty food and great environment. friendly people.“

“We went for dinner and had a great time. Our server Jonah gave us great recommendations for food and drink. Though they had a giant party going on, we got great service. I loved the tuna, and the drinks were really nice. The carne asada my husband said he probably wouldn't get again but we will certainly be beck.“

“Great little spot with Homestyle meals. Good flavor and portion size. It takes a little longer to get your order, but worth the wait.

Plantains are exceptional, we typically get a side with our order.

Vegetarian options: I think all of the meals can be made vegetarian to a degree. There's so many sides to include and non-protein items to combo.“

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

“The food is very delicious and the services they provide within it are very good, there are people who give bad reviews like the comment from 18 hours ago who comments that only because he wants to throw a tantrum with his wife but anyway the food is very delicious I highly recommend this place“

“The food was great. The bar tender was new, so the drinks reflected this. The dj was jamming. The people were friendly. Spanish speaking strongly encouraged or Google translate like I did.

Vegetarian options: Rice and peas were great“

“I asked for a free one to take away, it took about 20 minutes to deliver it and when I tried it I didn't like it at all.
I ordered a small juice (not natural)
If I don't eat already dissolved juice and they charged me $5“

“I regularly order takeout from here and I have dined in multiple times as well. Extremely friendly service, GREAT food with huge portions. It’s rare to find someplace that makes everything perfect and the same every time. You can tell everybody that is there from the cooks to servers care and that is refreshing. Steak Chilaquiles and the biscuits and gravy are amazing and huge portions. I will keep coming back as a loyal customer:)“

“Today was my second visit and honestly I wasn't very hungry so I didn't eat a complete lunch but I picked what I was craving instead.I love ❤️ their potato ? balls filled with meat ? inside and their empanadas so I snacked on those and had a jarritos lime soda. The server/cook brought everything to my table and placed an extremely tasty and spicy green sauce to the side for dipping.I highly recommend this tiny but cozy non pretentious Colombian restaurant if you love homemade and authentic Mexican and Colombian dishes. Service was excellent and I will definitely return here again. By the way the men at the table next to me were really enjoying their homemade chicken ? soup ? so I suggest you try their soup ? if you have an appetite. It definitely looked and smelled wonderful.“

“This was my first time here and I'll definitely be back. I bought about $30 worth of food. Lechon, pastel , rice and a few other things. The lechon was very juicy and taste great, the pastel the same. The rice was very good as well. I had a few questions being my first time there and the cashier did a great job of answering.“

“Good food good service real food and authentic Mexican…..“

“Great food And service ....“