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.“

“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!“

“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“

“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.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️“

“We love Amerikas!! We've been going for years and the food and service is always excellent!! The cocktails are delicious, the servers are always friendly and all of the food is amazing. We love sharing plates so we get to taste all of the wonderful flavors. Would highly recommend Amerikas to anyone looking for a fabulous meal with outstanding 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!“

“Customer service is great. I had the roasted chicken and tamales. There were pieces of corn in every bite of the tamale, and the chicken was moist. Do not forget to try a margarita.“

“Everyone at lLibertad was wonderful from the moment we walked in the door. We were celebrating a family reunion with 2 other couples and we all enjoyed our mela. The dishes were very creative and delicious. The service was excitement. Jothe was so attentive and accommodating. He was also so friendly and kind. Jenny also stopped by the table and welcomed us as we have had her as our server many times before. It is one of our “go to” spots and we love taking out of town guests to Libertad We'll 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!“

“excellent I love the place“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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“

“Gracias a Don Fidel y Doña Maria por la amabilidad y rica comida. Queria pasar mi cumpleaños almorzando come rey y sin duda alguna La Peña me hizo sentir asi. Ha sidi DECADAS en que pude disfrutar Apanado de Carne con Manzana y Tropical. Los chifles, Maduro y Flan de coco encabezo una gran experiencia. Defintivamente volvere. Un abrazo!❤️“

“Great food and service. Love the homemade tortillas“

“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.“

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

“Went into their new location on Fullerton and the service was phenomenal the ladies were both very attentive food was so good I will be definitely coming back.“

“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“

“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“

“After visiting The National Puerto Rican Art Museum in NW Chicago, the ISU Spanish Club and I stopped here for lunch. The food was fantastic! Huge portions. Excellent value. Superb quality. First time I had Honduran cuisine. Glad we went there!“

“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:)“

“Good morning Today I thank with God's infinite blessing these people, the owner and the staff who serve them, they are simply the best human beings I found in this city Today from Colombia I wish you all the infinite blessings in Health, Love and Wealth, they deserve this and much more From Colombia, Alexander Loboa greets you and thanks you for everything. The delicious food made me feel at home. Thank you for being. Thank you for existing. Thank you for a hug full of infinite gratitude. Blessings for you and yours Always Always Always.“

“Amo Ponce restaurante! La comida un 20/10 los recomiendo a todas mis amistades y lo visitan, las alcapurias y la morsilla mis favoritos y el mofongo ni se diga siempre trato de probar de todo y de ninguno tengo un mal comentario, pero de todas las veces que e ido solo 1 ves me atendió una muchacha demasiado de simpática bien pendiente a la mesa y después que termine hasta espere para que volviera para entregarle su buena propina ella y una señora de alfrente que me a atendido bien serviciales, las demás siempre tienen actitud, habemos personas que vamos en familia los fines de semana a disfrutar de una buena comida y disfrutar un buen día, creo que deberían trabajar el mejor servicio al cliente, vuelvo y digo no todas pero las actitudes deberían dejarlas fuera del trabajo de lo demás vuelvo y digo El mejor en comida Puertorriqueña“

“This place rocks the food is great the service is amazing and the prices are within reach. Keep it up Ponce“

“Buen servicio las muchachas son súper amables y la comida deliciosa 🥰🥰“

“Great food And service ....“

“The restaurant itself has a gorgeous modern trendy feel. Staff was courteous and attentive. And I loved the variations of entrees. It's not your typical mexican restaurant. They put a twist on EVERYTHING. Knowing that everything is made IN HOUSE is a plus for me. Definitely a place I would recommend for a party, family gathering or evening just a meal with friends. I will be returning OFTEN ☆☆☆☆☆“

“Muchas Gracias 🙏 a todo el Equipo de Apollo Campero especialmente a sus directivos y asociados muy lindo el cambio de colores y además ya hay salsa de México 🇲🇽 y muy pronto 🔜 prometieron el cambio de sus tortillas para mejorar muchas cosas buenas y su sabor único míl Gracias a su equipo de trabajo de parte de DeliaMar Mega Shop y Floreria DeliaMar les esperamos en Indiana nueva sucursal soon.“

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