This restaurant is amazing. The empanadas are delicious, and the bartenders here make fantastic drinks - the mojitos are the best around. I really love the atmosphere: great lighting, cool music, and a really intimate vibe. I used to love the small outdoor patio here, and I really hope they open it up again next summer. read more

Only giving 2 stars bc my review won't post otherwise::: Mediocre mojitos, Bad food, music blows your eardrums, bad Mar..will not be back!

The best thing about this place? The mojitos. My friend convinced me to come here one night since all his boys were here (and after having a few drinks in me...I agreed). Small place, but kinda funky. Definitely not my kind of crowd, but I didn't care because the mojitos were delicious. The beer was overpriced, but I'm only mad because I was buying beer for my friend and he was ordering crappy (overpriced) beer. The little hallway towards the bathrooms is small. My friend peed in (and probably all over, since he was drunk) the sink that night. I kind of have a feeling this happens more often than not. Just saying. read more

Review based strictly on Saturday night music: Always on a the look out for a constant venue that spins disco/house/funk/boogie and always come up short in the city. Ñ is the spot for some nice house/world music mash ups. I hope the music remains consistent every Saturday and if it does I will def be back. A lot of people weren't dancing except head nodding on the wall and when me & the girl began to git down a lot of people stare at us like we were crazy, otherwise dance floor is a bit small but the music was so on point it didn't matter read more

Great music and ambiance. Only been there on Tuesdays and Saturday. Tuesday they have bossa nova which is alway fun. Saturday the have a mix of everything but I liked the house music the most. Food is ok. Not a big fan. Drinks are good ...but always come with a hangover with all that sugar and house rum. . But it's a great place to hit up for last min plans. read more

I don't know how you're supposed to pronounce Ñ, pretty much no gringo knows how to write a tilde-N in html, and its odd name makes it awkward to google. Maybe Ñ likes it like that way, because its frontage on Elston Ave. is equally below-radar. Just a nondescript, blacked out little corner bar with a single hanging light in front of the unmarked door. The dark, slightly foreboding little tavern you'd wander into in a D&D module before recruiting some NPC's comes to mind, and it's that way inside, too: a black countertop bar on one side, with small two-tops set too close together on the other, pitch black dark except for one votive candle on each table and some LED's by the bar. We had to use our cell phones as flashlights to read the menus, even after scoring an extra candle from our server. An unlit tunnel leads past the kitchen and los baño to another chamber, presumably a dining area. All that is part of the fun of Ñ though; it's an odd ambiance, but they pull it off without being over the top. The menu, should you be able to read it, is worthy, with a bunch of delicious Argentinean dishes that are sufficiently exotic without being off-putting, and some fun signature cocktails. If you can't see the menu in the dark, I would definitely recommend the five empanadas as a starter; each was delicious, and so was everything else we tasted here. I hope they don't add electric lights to this place; the darkness works, once you get used to it. The tables are too close together for interesting conversation, service was a little a little slow (but sincere in effort), and there was a cold draft coming down the tunnel to the unexplored room, but the food and ambiance are good enough to still net this place four stars. I understand the bar starts to jump as the night goes on; we were there around 7:30 on a Friday, and it was more low-key, but with that in mind, Ñ seems a good choice to start one's weekend off. read more

This one the greatest place in Chicago for live music and inexpensive food and drink.... They have the best blackberry caipirinhas and empanadas... The best day to go is Tuesday night to enjoy the great band Bossa Tres.. If, you looking for a great experience this is the place read more

Worst bouncer experience, as rude as it gets, taunting and creating a fight out of nowwhere. No explanations from manager.

Great steak, price, service. The mojitos are excellent. Quiet place that feels like the best secret as not overly loud and busy.

This place is super fun and a really cool scene. The mojitos are tasty-- especially the mango one! It really fills in about midnight. We left at 3am, and things were still busy. The music is house-y with a latin vibe mixed in. Last night was also quite the lesbian turnout. The owner is cool, the service is attentive, and the drinks are good! :) It's a good-looking crowd with cool music and a sexy, dark atmosphere. Check this place out :) read more

Came here for the Copa championship. It was Argentina vs Chile, so it was packed. Like if you went to the bathroom by the time you got back the game would be at halftime packed. I understand this is more of a Restaurant then a sports bar, but wish there was more then one tv. It was like everyone was in someone's living room. Besides that the atmosphere here was pretty nice. Good drink specials, heard the empanadas were good will have to try them next time. Overall nice vibes in here, very fun and welcoming for a summer evening. read more

Came here looking for the same atmosphere as Tango Sur, sadly it wasn't ... Very slow night for a Friday, they sat us promptly which was great, but we were the only table in the back area. It wasn't byob which was a bummer, the filet was over cooked too. I'll be sticking to Tango sur for sure read more

Great cocktails, especially the Pina martini. The empanads accompanied with chimichurri sauce are delicious. Nice diverse crowd.

What is with the customer service in this place?! Talk about having a stank attitude. Mojitos are awesome although the price is getting ridiculous. Empanadas are a must-have on each visit which will probably be a long time from now. I definitely am not one to pay to be treated poorly. One day they will give the wrong person that attitude and I would hate to even imagine the repercussions! read more

My bean and I went to N with two friends, looking for the mojitos we read about here on Yelp. The drinks were as good as advertised: mojitos and pisco sours. Food was great too. We went for the tapas-style servings. The atmosphere was cozy and romantic..much different than what I expected (bar atmosphere). This was #5 on our restaurants around the world tour (argentina) and I'm looking forward to going back once the tour is finished. read more

This place is a treat! The mojito's are some of the best I've ever had. The music is awesome as well - as said before, a mix of latin beats and electronic music. I believe it was a Friday when we came here. The place is quite small though, so not much dancing room. But still, nice and cozy. read more

Tried this place for the first time last Saturday. Ordered a mojito and empanadas. My beverage and food was great!! Would have given this place five stars if it wasn't for the Dj. He plays house music "all" night long. This is a Latin restaurant so I was expecting variety in his repertoire. I asked if he played anything other than house music and he said no, so we left. This could be a place I'd return to, but the music needs variety. read more

I have been coming here for well over a year now, all of the staff know me and address me by first name not sure if that's good haha. Natti the bartender is super sweet and has become a great friend, I generally go in by myself but they always treat me like family. Food is still great, and parking is easy. Don't go on Monday they're closed... read more

Went on a Friday night. The five stars are for the drinks, empanadas, provoleta. The June 3rd dj deserves zero stars - he was awful and definitely playing only music he wanted to hear. He ruined my evening. Ugh. read more

Absolutely amazing!!! Great vibes ! Delicious traditional Argentinian food !! Everyone here is sooo fun and welcoming ! The cocktails are freshly muddled to order ! You can't get better than that !!!! Always an amazing time here !! read more

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Celebrated my 30th here - was undecided between this and another wine bar but i am so glad i picked N. they didn't insist on any minimum tabs...kept the drinks flowing...and the mojitos are AWESOME...as the night wore on the crowd got more mellow, the music in the front bar area was great...we had the back room to ourselves and really, chilled out place read more

My boyfriend and I go here whenever we want to have a romantic date night out. The steak is my favorite in the city and the drinks are also delicious. It's not fancy but also not too casual. Good service. Love this place! read more

Hidden away in avondale this bar is darkly lit and swanky. When you walk in you are right near the bar and seating. They host a lot of private parties as well. Service was very polite, tried the vampiro (blood orange cocktail), coconado (bourbon n ginger beer), and the spicy mango cocktail. All delicious and boozy but not cheap. However for our friends event we each got one free drink with the smorgasbord of food. Rice was good, flavorful with tomato sauce. Chicken kebab and fried chicken nuggets were dried out and too peppery and salty. The empanadas had a thick crust and could be differentiated by slight differences in the crust design but were not labelled. The corn one was my favorite. Chicken and dumpling was also good, beef was incredibly peppery. Overall the prices on food are pretty cheap but it'd be a good place for locals to grab an filling empanada (6 for $13) and a fancy cocktail. read more

This place was awesome! The food and mojitos were really good! The only negative was that I couldnt see what I was eating because it was so dark. The only light were the candles on the table. But there is more lighting at the tables in the back, but then you'll miss the awesome live band they have playing! My boyfriend and I went on a sunday and had an awesome time. We ate the sampler platter of empanadas and brazilian sausage sandwiches with fries. read more

Best kept secret in Avondale. I always drove past wondering what was inside. 2 years ago I was on a late night stroll with my pooches and noticed people outside smoking. Then someone opened the door and I smelled something so delicious I had to get a closer look. So I walked up to the front of the building. Read the menu posted outside. Then I peek inside a little and see people dancing salsa and there was a live singer and band. This was like an Oasis in the desert. I took my dogs home, called up a friend and went there for dinner immediately. The food, the music, the ambience and the people were amazing in my book. Haven't had a chance to go back but I will very soon. read more

This place is a gem nestled along Elston. Came here with a group and we had the back room reserved. Mojitos are great and they have various flavors (guava, passionfruit, pineapple, and regular from what I remember). Empanadas are excellent as well! read more

Best mojitos I've had in Chicago! Empanadas are amazing! Great music in the background goes well with the sexy dark lighting.

This place is a little strange...went about 7 on a Tuesday and it was pretty empty when we got there. We only had appetizers, which were all delicious - empanadas and chicken skewers, both very tasty. Our server would dissapear for awhile into a secret back room, which we later learned was another part of the restaurant where live music started at 10:30 on Tuesday nights. The layout was very cozy back there and the place was sure hoppin' leading up to the live music. We drove here, but I doesn't seem to be a very easy location to get here from public transportation. Definitely worth a try, but not sure if I'll be making a trip back. read more

1st timer celebrating a friends birthday... Place crowded as hell... in case of an emergency, definitely will be chaos. Can barely walk freely between the 2 main areas. No security around inside...when we left, no security outside either DJ on Jun 8 really needs to make it better....sounds terribly distributed and distorted Bathrooms flooded with urine, stinky and dirty. Not a Women's/Men's specific room Waitress hard to find in our table of party of about 25 ppl. Campirinha tasted like lemonade...this drink takes some time to properly prepare! Margaritas too salty and too much lime as well...couldn't taste the tequila 9 bucks for a drink is fine when is well prepared. Don't recommend, don't plan to go back, in a latin theme bar, I expected to hear at least some latin tunes.... read more

This place was great, great service, great food and a really great atmosphere. My only suggestion would be beware of the drinks, I had three and was on my lips. read more

Went with my BFF on a Wednesday evening... the food was great, the entertainment (DJ and Percussionist) was wonderful, and the mojito's were on POINT! The space is small and intimate, but vibrant. I'm a vegetarian and its really difficult to find places to accommodate my taste, but I was able to have veggie empanadas and eggplant, which were delightful and tasty. I generally rate my evenings on three things: food, atmosphere, and alcohol. The prices were reasonable. People were dancing and having a good time. Plenty of street parking. What more could you ask for? read more

This has become one of my favorite places. THE DRINKS ARE PERFECT!! My favorite is their Mojito. They also have amazing food! I would recommend MILANESA (chicken) "la napilotana". It is a small place but the atmosphere makes it very welcoming. In the occasions that I have been to Ñ they have great music. Would recommend for anyone looking to have a good time. read more

Very good mojitos. Nice staff as well. Good music. Love this place. Very cute. I will def be back. Little pricey tho but that's expected for the area. read more

Now that is a mojito! Where did you find such attractive women? Miami and Los Angeles worthy! I like it!

I ate at this restaurant a while ago but the experience still sticks out in my mind. I loved the food but you may want to opt for taking your food out. For me the place was way to dark. And I guess they have a dance floor and want to get the party started at 8pm because they started playing super loud hip-hop (mostly foreign stuff I'd never heard before) with a lot of profanity in nearly every song. And at one point during the night we definitely heard something weird coming from the kitchen. It sounded like a saw. I hope their not butchering things back there! read more

This is a great place to go and have some drinks with a nice dinner. The food is good and the drinks are even better. I went because a friend recommended the place and their Mangotinis. I tried it and it was good, but what i really loved is their Mango Picado drink! That has become my favorite drink their along with their empanadas. The atmosphere is greta and the music is ok it all depends on your taste. read more

I went to Ñ the other night for a friends birthday. I also was there a year earlier for the same friends birthday...and nothing has changed. The food is still very bland! During my visits, I have tried the empanadas, the tortilla, and two chicken entrees; all of which left a lot to be desired. read more

this is just not a restaurant. it is a bar. there are only about 7 tables in the whole place. went on a thurs night at 730 with a group of 4. we were the only ones in there. once we ordered food, it literally took 45 minutes for the food to come out. several people had steaks and they were mediocore at best. masehd potatoes tasted like they were from a box though i am not sure if they were. my homemade chorizo sausage came out five minutes after the other three dishes. the chorizo sausage could have been prepared in about 3 min but it took close to an hour to get. and it was cold. and it was served on a bland hoagie bun from a bag. and the only thing on the bun with it was a little bit of onion. read more

Ñ has a cool vibe and the good music makes for a nice atmosphere. Unfortunately the food for dinner left much to be desired. I ordered the tilapia that came breaded and smothered in a heavy butter sauce; there was more covering the fish that I couldn't even taste the fish itself. I might go back for the music and atmosphere, but will definitely pass on dinner. read more

Came to celebrate a friends birthday. Only the front part of the restaurant was open on this particular night so we sat at the bar. The bartenders are friendly and quick. Should have known that this place is owned by the same people from Folklore because it is so damn dark in there. There were maybe 12 people in total there and the music was way too loud. I could barely hear my friend and were siting right next to each other. Didn't get any food here as we just came for drinks but don't think I'll be back to try it. read more