50 Best Latin American Restaurants near Riverside

“Love this place, and right down the street from me! The food is delicious! 😋 Just wish they opened a little earlier for breakfast!“

“the food was excellent hubby and I will be back again!!“

“After hearing about Omarcito’s from Triple D, we had to try it. The owner, Omar, is hilarious and has a great personality. He greeted everyone as they walked up and held genuine conversations. My husband and I ordered a few different items, and we were not disappointed. The ingredients are fresh and you could tell the meat is marinated because it was super tender. This place is a must!!“

“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!“

“Casa Yari is the best for vegan food in Chicago...hands down. The menu is creative, delicious and made with love. Yari is an amazing chef and human all around. Her staff, which includes her daughters, is very knowledgeable about the menu and can guide you on what to get if you're a first timer. Every dish is made to order so a little bit of a wait time is to be expected and well worth it. Be sure to check their website for updated rotating menus as well as some restaurant FAQs (i.e. they stop taking orders about 30 min before close) Heads up, brunch is busy so you most likely won't be able to grab your order to go but you are more than welcome to dine in at the bar if you're solo. They also have an amazing N/A cocktail list for those of you that don't drink. This is not a place to miss if you're a true Chicago foodie!“

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

“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!“

“I have never eaten here before. I had the Lechón and it was so good! The flavors were excellent both in the sandwich and rice and beans. We did takeout for a work lunch, and I’m definitely coming here again.“

“excelente el servicio, muuy deliciosa la comida, tienen un patio increíblee! 🥰 definitivamente volveré 🤗☺️🤤👌🏻❤️“

“Food is amazing. Small space inside which is quite loud when it is full which is often. We had a reservation, but when we arrived all the tables were full, so we had to wait. They have sidewalk seating, which is a cute little area with some shade, but along busy Lake street. I returned here several times over the past few months, particularly for the food. “

“this restaurant is an absolute gem!! my partner and i had an early dinner here last saturday and were really blown away by how incredible the food, drinks and service were. between us we had soup, flautas, wings, a gordita and a burrito and we basically gushed over how delicious it all was for days after!

the drinks alone are reason enough to stop in.

the place is a masterclass in substance AND style, and we can’t wait to try some more menu items next time!“

“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.“

“I tried the Bandeja Paisa and absolutely loved it! The food was delicious, flavorful, and tasted authentic. Great service and a wonderful atmosphere. I’ll definitely be coming back!

You guys make feel like a house, both waitresses where so nice with me and my family thx“

“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.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️“

“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! Our server Victor, just absolutely wonderful. Very friendly and knowledgeable! A pleasure to have them helping us! Excellent experience in all ways, we WILL be back! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Ambiente agradable excelente servicio, buenos precios mucha diversión“

“The staff is wonderful. They are friendly and the food comes quickly, even when they are busy. The food is absolutely delicious, and it’s worth the wait during some weekend evenings when they get busy.“

“Food was absolutely delicious - i had the Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo (Garlic Shrimp) and the whole thing was 10/10. Washed it down with a really good classic margarita, which was HUGE and strong in all the right ways. Our server was a gem, she was so nice and attentive and the food was fast to come out. The patio was spacious and calm, and with the sounds of local families and music floating in it felt very neighborhoody - which i love. Overall a great small business to come and support in person if you're able.“

“Amazing food and Audriana is the Best!!“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“Great food. Excellent service. Friendly highly recommend“

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

“Excelente ambiente, atención y por supuesto la comida!“

“Went here later at night in a windy and cold night to have morocho as I was passing by from Colorado to Maryland. I was pleasantly surprised, taste was good and empanadas were bigger and had more cheese than expected. I have gone to a different place for years but unfortunately closes early (6pm) and food taste and quality has definitely declined so this will be my new spot everytime I am in Chicago. Highly reccomend.“

“I've been here a few times now. There's no wait for a table, you sit yourself anywhere. Parking on the street, I typically walk no more than a block. Service is good. They serve water in styrofoam cups which I found odd but, water tastes fresh and refreshing. Prices on food are expensive with the average being like $20 for a plate. The food is very delicious. We had empanadas, morocho, salmon and broiled chicken. The portions are massive and the food is very very good. They give complementary platano chips which are always bomb. I'd give this place 5 stars if the prices were a little lower. Highly recommend!“

“La comida estuvo súper rica, y la atención excelente de todos.“

“What an amazing experience. Great service and the food is amazing.“

“The restaurant has been around for many years! My mom used to love to go there, and it is always good. Loved the food and the service.“

“This one beautiful place I will be coming back“

“Love it all was worth the drive 💗“

“muy bonita atención y toda la comida muy deliciosa y buen ambiente se los recomiendo“

“Delicious food and good service“

“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!“

“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.“

“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 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.“

“buena presentación pero, cuando estaban al cruzar la calle servian comida caliente fui después de tanto tiempo and i was very disappointed el arroz blanco estaba crudo y las habichuelas estaban saladas la comida completa estaba tibia la chuleta no estaba bien cocinada.“

“La comida es muy buena! :) 10/10 Lo recomendaría!“

“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!❤️“

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

“The food is perfect 👍🏾 I really enjoyed the time being there 😊“

“Great food and service. Love the homemade tortillas“

“I've only had breakfast here but as far as local diners go, they're pretty good! Service is decent and I like all of the plants they have around the windows. I don't go a lot but I definitely recommend if you're in the neighborhood.“

“I would eat more but stomach has a limit. I have been visiting this place for years and I have tried everyone the menu. Never disappointed. I always go for the churrasco and the carne asada. I recommend highly the chimichurri with extra lime. You'll be in heaven after that.“

“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“