Service 5 Stars So…read morelet me start by applauding the manager for outstanding customer service--1) The willingness to override a hostess who refused a request for three adult couples who in advance requested separate checks (clearly professionals not the types that haggle about tips--smh) , and 2) sending the magician Michael to our table after we ate for a demonstration of his tremendous talents. Kudos Ramon! I also acknowledge the tremendous service from our main waiter Jose. Atmosphere 5 Stars So we sat on the patio which was enclosed and heated with an outdoor propane heat lamp. IT WAS A PERFECT SETTING for our annual couples dinner. The music was not as loud as in the main dining room and it was more illuminated--exactly the atmosphere desired for conversation with friends while breaking bread. Food = PERFECTION! We started with three delicious appetizers - 1) Patatas Bravas: Spicy potato bites with creamy guajillo aioli. The potatoes were a 3 out of 10 on the heat meter, but the aioli had kick! 2) Guacamole: Onion, serrano, cilantro, lime juice, minced garlic - Topped with Pico De Gallo - Served with homemade chips. 3) Salsa Trio: Creamy Salsa Verde, Molcajete Salsa Roja, Pico de Gallo served with Homemade chips. One friend ordered the Baja Tacos - Creamy Coleslaw, Beer battered White fish, Chipotle Aioli with a side of Buttered White Rice. His plate was empty in no time and he expressed his pleasure with the dish. Two in our dinner party had the Salmon Al Carbon - 12Hour Marinated spice rub 8oz Salmon fillet al Carbon with a side of Buttered White Rice with the skin removed and crisped on the side. My wife who I expected would only eat a few bites actually consumed almost the entire piece of salmon, and my dear friend ate her entire dish! Another ordered the "Camarones A La Diabla" - 6 Jumbo Shrimp sauteed with minced garlic and Diablo Sauce served with a side of Buttered White Rice. Another empty plate. (There is a theme developing here). Finally, I had the "Chuletas De Cordero" - Lamb Chops Marinated With Herbs & Spices. Served Over Creamy Mashed Potato Puree, Alongside a delicious Chimichurri & Rich savory Gravy. I ate everything on that plate!!!! The chef was accommodating and added spinach to the plate. My friend's wife ordered a "Special" -- A Seafood Medley Pasta in a Marinara Sauce Shrimp, Calamari & Mussels if a rich pasta sauce with toasted baguettes prepared perfectly to order--I'm certain because my friend has a crustacean allergy so she ordered the dish without the shrimp and it was obvious when she didn't have an allergic reaction that the dish was freshly prepared and they didn't simply remove the shrimp. It also must have been delicious because the bowl was empty! She also ordered a side of Mexican Street Corn (Corn, butter, mayo, cotija chees, & chile powder). Yes there was room for desserts, so I ordered the Dessert Sampler for us to share - Tres Leches, a Delicate Layers Of Mexican Coffee Soaked Galletas Marias & Creamy Mascarpone; Tiramisu composed of Delicate Layers Of Mexican Coffee Soaked Galletas Marias & Creamy Mascarpone, and ordinarily a Creme Brûlée but they were out and substituted Churros-Freshly Fried, Rolled In Cinnamon Sugar Served With Dulce De Leche for the unavailable Creme Brûlée which was disappointing). My buddy l's wife had the Dessert Special -- Banana Bread Putting with caramel drizzle and vanilla bean ice cream. I had to taste all four desserts but couldn't pick a favorite because they were all EXCELLENT! 5 STAR EXPERIENCE IN THIS HIDDEN GEM!!!!

We actually got a gift card for mi amor courtesy of my mother & father in law who spoke very highly…read moreof this restaurant so we decided to have a good date night here. The ambience is great and so is the servers. The presentation was also pretty great. We started off with a nice drink. I got the strawberry kiss which and my husband had the espresso martini (both delicious!). For appetizers, we had calamari and ceviche. They were both good but I especially loved their calamari. For our main dish, I had birria tacos and my husband had the pasta and steak. I personally wasn't a huge fan of either one because I felt like they both lacked flavor. For me, the true star of the show was the desert trio! We had churro, tres leches, and banana pudding. It was amazing!! I feel like I would just go back for the dessert by itself lol. Overall, Mi Amor is worth trying out. The price point is a bit high but my husband and I thought it was a great "date night" restaurant for couples especially. Don't forget to try out dessert! (I can't stress that enough)

We tried La Malquerida for the first time after seeing all the great reviews. The restaurant is…read moreclean, has a great ambiance, and the service and drinks were excellent. That said, the pricing was hard to justify. The Trompo al Pastor was $49 (portion is big enough to share, despite being described as per person), and the Barbacoa at $35 was decent but lacked depth of flavor and needed more seasoning. The $16 guacamole was also a surprisingly small portion for the price. We also ordered the Aguachile al Mango for $28, which sounded great but was almost inedible due to the extreme spice level. Overall, a nice atmosphere with strong cocktails, but the value just didn't match the cost for us.

Hands down the best paella in town. La Marquerida has been my go-to since day one--consistently…read moredelicious food and friendly service. Thank you Luis!

Pupuseria Cafe was a great find! I was greeted by a super friendly worker who helped recommend some…read moreof their best pupusas and even gave me a horchata sample -- which was amazing. Everything is made to order(which does mean there's a little wait - but well worth it), parking was easy, and the curtido paired perfectly with the pupusas , super crispy and refreshing. The hot sauces were on point too. I got 4 pupusas and a horchata for about $25, and each one was super filling. Great value and even better service -- I'll definitely be back.

Esta fue mi primera vez probando las famosas papusas, ¡pero no será la ultima! Como era mi primera…read morevez, la amable mesera me recomendó qué pedir. Los plátanos con frijol y crema fueron la entrada ideal - bien hechos, muy buen sazón. Pero la papusa con frijol fue una maravilla y lo que sobró se recalentó bien al siguiente día. Esta comida la bajé con una refrescante hochata salvadoreña, con sabor a pinole. Con su servicio alegre y ambiente relajado, este restaurante no se lo puede uno perder!

La comída estaba rica. Tratamos la arepa de pollo, el tamal, y el platillo paisa. La espera fue…read moremuy larga pero buen servicio al cliente. Su café estaba rico pero se les pasó un poquito de leche :)

The food was bad the attention was bad it's not worth it at all plus it has just opened I guess…read morethat's what the waiter told us. If you're in Chicago don't waste your time and dine here. There's only one waiter and you have to ask for almost everything no napkins or plates for appetizers and I get it because they just opened but they could work harder and better

First visit to Hacienda Calavera: Overall a fantastic experience! Must try!…read more Rating scale is up to 5 stars: Food: 5 Service: 5 Ambiance: 5 Price: Very Reasonable Noise Level: Loud / Nightclub Vibes What we ate: -Steak Empanadas $16 - really good. Nice creamy sauce inside and great mildly spicy dipping sauce on the side. -Carne Asada $35- seasoned well and tender. Salsa verde was the best I ever had. -Lobster Tail Alla Parilla $65 - HUGE! Delicious! A mildly spicy butter sauce on top. Yum! What we drank: -water (they offer only bottled- still or sparkling - no tap apparently) -lemonade - very good. Not too sweet. Decor: so adorable and pretty. Each table had a single tall candle for a nice ambiance. Seems like the place to be on weekends. Server: Eduardo - very helpful and attentive. Negatives: music was a bit too loud (we were near a big table level speaker) and utensils were cheap.

I want to start by saying this experience had absolutely nothing to do with our server Jarel . He…read morewas kind, apologetic, and truly the only positive part of the evening. Unfortunately, the way the rest of the service was handled made it nearly impossible for him to give us a good experience. This was actually the second time I've experienced the same issue here. The first time, the manager handled it well and even sent over drinks, which is why we decided to come back. We came for my birthday dinner, and after being seated we waited about 20 minutes with no greeting or service because the host never informed our server we were his table. Later, the host awkwardly dropped a "birthday menu" on the table after we had already ordered. The biggest issue was the timing of the food. Our entrees were brought out before our appetizers, and when we explained the mistake the food runner responded rudely instead of simply correcting it. While we were still eating our appetizers, they repeatedly tried to rush our entrees out even though we had barely started. At that point I spoke with the manager and explained that this exact issue had happened before and that it was making the experience feel rushed. She seemed very disengaged and didn't really offer a solution. Ironically, she later brought drinks to the table even though I had just explained that I was driving and didn't want any. What was most confusing is that the restaurant was very slow that evening, which made the constant rushing and multiple service mistakes even harder to understand. Our server remained apologetic and professional throughout, but unfortunately the overall experience and management response were extremely disappointing. Given that this is now the second time experiencing the same issues, I will not be returning. TERRIBLE

Comixxpress was such a fun surprise. We popped in kind of on a whim, craving something quick and…read morethe place immediately caught our attention. The whole space is covered in comic book art, It honestly felt like stepping into a comic store. You can't help but look around the whole time. I ordered the Choriperro, which I thought was just gonna be a Colombian-style hot dog, but it turned out to be a monster. The sausage had that nice grilled flavor, super juicy and then it was just piled with stuff, crispy fries, melted cheese, a mix of creamy sauces, and even pineapple. Every bite was amazing, salty, creamy, a little sweet, a little spicy. It definitely was a mess, but it was worth it. We didn't wait long, maybe 5 minutes after ordering, and the girl at the counter was friendly. The place was small but didn't feel cramped. If you're curious about Colombian street food, definitely try it out. And get the Choriperro. It's messy, delicious, and worth it.

Wanted a quick lunch near Sports Event. Driving by and this looked like a place for lunch. Stools…read moreat window counter which was fine for us. No tables but nice looking out the street We ordered empanadas, beef and cheese. Also Bandeja Trad PAISA. This was a platter with many different types of meat, pork, beef, etc. also had a plantain, avocado, fried egg, beans, and some things that I can't name but were delicious! To drink I had a fresh mango drink. Very satisfying. All in all, I'd give this place a 10+ well prepared tasty meal. Not fancy but wonderful freshly made food.

Went here before a game and had a cocktail and some apps, meal and apps were awesome…read more I could downgrade the review because the churro wasn't great, but I can also maybe say it's cause it was in the bag for a little bit since I took that to go. Beverages, ceviche, meal, all really good!

I'm going to be dreaming of the French toast here for a long time. Some of the best I've ever…read moretasted. My wife had a dish with black beans, corn chips, eggs, etc. She loved it and wants to go back. Our server was great. One note....my latte was way too strong! More milk and less coffee needed. Really cool place, a little bit expensive for breakfast!

I received a warm welcome when I entered the door. The front area of the restaurant was full so we…read morewere led to the back, enclosed patio. There was a funky smell at first (the wood, the alley?) but we eventually just got used to it. I would suggest something to battle the smell. The waitress mentioned the specials for the night and when she said Short Rib, I was sold. It was delicious. Only sad thing is that the average person will probably never take leftovers home. The portion, as pricey as it is, is just right for one person. The margarita I had was good and the Tres Leches dessert was a perfect ending.

I was in the area and wanted something close to me and this popped up. I walked in and was…read moreimmediately greeted. It's a smaller space so I opted for the bar so I didn't have to wait. The bartender was friendly during my encounter. I ordered a nonalcoholic margarita, crispy potatoes with crema, and the flautas. The margarita was tasty and came in a cute jar, definitely picture worthy. I had the potatoes as starters, they were good but the spice was there. I was able to save half. The portion sizes are decently big. I really enjoyed the chicken flautas. The chicken was seasoned well and juicy. The green sauce on top was also my favorite part of the flautas. It's a little pricey but was able to make two meals out of it.

Excellent service and excellent food both me and my partner were happy. Our first time won't be the…read morelast!

I know I've lived in Chicago for more than a decade now, all told, but I'd never had a jibarrito…read moreand frankly the idea sounded a little implausible. ("Yes, Brain, but why would somebody make a sandwich out of plantains?") But that is what they are famous for, I was nearby, and I figured I would try it. It's good! Just like you'd hope, the fried plantain slices are substantial enough to hold the meat and fillings without getting soggy, yet soft enough to make the sandwich reasonably tractable. I would have liked less mayo, but I understand that it's highly traditional. And somehow the slices weren't too greasy either. I still don't entirely *understand* it, but I would eat one again.

This place has great food great service and the best Horchata on the planet no exaggeration…read morewhatsoever

Service was super nice and ambiance was excellent but the food was one star…read more I was very disappointed by the black charred on the pupapas food. It still tasted good but it was uncomfortably awkward I had to eat blackness of ugly bits and more ugly bits. At least the coleslaw was fresh. I found it was NOT necessary for the black charred on both sides of the flour tortillas. I hoped they will make another two for us, without the blackness, but my husband said not to ask again for free. I ate them anyways but was not satisfied. Thank you for trying anyways. I am sorry I went there. Sorry