Really great neighborhood spot for dinner or drinks. I went here last night for my birthday with my best friend.. we always do a little dinner just the two of us. This was my first time at Barra Ñ even though I've heard about it many times. It's a dark and moody vibe inside, the bar was lively and busy, and yet the table areas were pretty quiet and chill. Service was solid, all of our requests were handled quickly and pleasantly. Dani, who greeted me upon arrival and checked in on us several times, was a real sweetie. He brought a wonderful levity and energy to the entire feel of the place. He was also very helpful and constantly keeping an eye out for anything anyone needed. The food was solid. The filet was excellent and a very generous portion. Perfectly cooked to my request. The mashed potatoes were great and I ordered a side of the mushroom sauce that comes with another dish to enjoy with the potatoes and that was a great call. That mushroom sauce is so savory and delightful! Hoping to come back soon to try different drinks and more apps. The birthday dessert was very kind of the staff and really lovely! read more

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Bad food, terrible service. They have a weird pricing scheme, basically take every price you see in the menu and double it. Save yourself the disappointment and avoid this place read more

Overall it's fine. Music was loud, so a little hard to have a conversation while eating. Service was decent. Food was just ok, definitely overpriced. Probably best to stick to the steaks for the mains, which is their specialty I believe. The steak sandwich (lomito) was fine. Fries are fine. The milanesa was just ok--didn't have enough seasoning. Drinks can vary, and have specific descriptions, but they are not all made how the menu says, like ice and garnishes. El chato was tasty, but the Buenos Aires de Noche was missing something. Empanadas are fantastic BUT they were out of a bunch of them and they just opened for the evening, which was unfortunate. Desserts are solid, including the flan, alfajores, mil hojas, and the vainilla y coco pastel. I recommend saving room for dessert! read more

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cute spot with some nice potential vibes. we stopped by early on a saturday for a quick-ish dinner. i'm pretty big fan of tango sur and the convenience shop attached to it (i get ~50 empanadas for my bday party each year) and tango sur has excellent ambience and desserts. this place however was a bit off the mark for me: i was excited to eat the milanesa (my fav argentine dish) after having some excellent ones in buenos aires last october. sadly it wasn't as good as i was expecting or that i've had before. also had to ask for lemon which seems pretty standard when ordering milanesa usually. too much chimichurri sauce for everything. the sad little salad (a chopped tomato with a few leaves of lettuce) didn't add up to the $25 dollar milanesa. (it's basically a breaded half of a chicken breast). the cocktails were just okay, also had to ask for one of the missing ingredients (i saw them open a new can of cherries once i asked, seems like they just didn't want to bother the first time around). they also didn't have a bunch of the empanadas (the sweet beef and the corn ones are the best ones they make and were missing from the menu but available on the other menu we had). and they also didn't have the inka cola or other colas (also available on the menu). thought this was odd considering they had just opened for the day. the dessert which i always love at tango sur, was good but the flan was a bit discombobulated when i got it, but generally tasted fine. the one at barra ñ randomly has strawberry syrup and powdered sugar (unnecessary), which is different than the one i typically get at tango sur. i'd love to say i'd come back, but the pricing is just a little out of control for the food provided. and although i LOVE bad bunny, i think the blasting of the music inside the small restaurant at 5:45p is a little ridiculous. made it harder to have a convo at the table. read more

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After visiting restaurants "Tango Sur" and "Bodega Sur" several times, we were ready to branch out and try Barra Ñ, their sister restaurant! We walked in and were offered indoor/outdoor seating. The atmosphere inside was very dark and loud so we chose outside. We were excited to order alcoholic beverages knowing the other restaurants are B.Y.O.B. Our server came to us promptly and asked for our drink/appetizer orders, water was served. I ordered white sangria - he ordered a coconut Caipirinha. We received the drinks about 10 minutes later , I was served a red sangria. (I still like red but not as much as white so I didn't say anything because I hate to complain but I still would have preferred to get white sangria, as I had ordered). It was just ok. When I order sangria I expect it to have more than just 1 small piece of watermelon and 1 orange slice on top of the rim of the glass. When she served it to me it was so full it actually dripped down through the metal table and all over my pants. His drink was delicious, I should have ordered that. We ordered empanadas (spinach and cheese), hoping they would be as delicious as the empanadas at Tango Sur. 15 minutes later, empanadas came out with the signature chimichurri sauce. The empanadas were delicious- hot and filled. I felt the chimichurri sauce wasn't as savory as at Tango Sur. When we get chimichurri from the other restaurants I burp garlic literally into the next day, to be honest - and I love it. I ordered Tallarines with tomato sauce and added grilled chicken. He had Filet medium rare and it came with a small tomato and onion salad. We ordered sides of mashed potatoes and grilled veggies. His steak was slightly salty but cooked to perfection, melted in your mouth. The side salad was decent. The mashed potatoes were fluffy. The grilled veggies were delicious but needed some sort of seasoning , we just poured the extra chimichurri we had on top. The Tallarines were good, mediocre - the best part was the chicken. The chicken in the Tallarines was delicious. The sauce needed more flavor. An employee (I'm not sure if he was the bartender, manager or a server) was doing table touches and came and asked how our dinner was. We had finished our drinks already so he asked my husband if he would like another. My husband wasn't sure what to order so he asked him for something fruity. The bartender had our server bring the drink about 15 minutes later. The drink was delicious- like a watermelon jolly rancher. I ordered a Paloma, it was good. Overall, it was ok. It was more expensive the Tango Sur but much less of a dining experience. I don't know if we will come back to Barra Ñ but next time just stick to what we know- the other restaurants. The music at this restaurant- they definitely got that right. My husband kept Shazamming the music. We were feeling the vibe, just wish the good matched the AMAZING music selection. read more

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Very strongly seasoned steaks and not as tender as I am used to. It's good to try nonetheless. The 6 empanadas of mixed flavors is definitely something I'd go for again. Also liked the eggplant escabeche though it can be refined a bit. The place is very dark and I don't like the idea of not seeing my food clearly. But if your looking for a place with a good bar and music, this would do. read more

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We came here on a whim. We called ahead of time and Dani assured us that we'd have a table for 4. We came in and had the best time. The drinks keep pouring and the service was stellar regardless of who came to our table. Gricelda, checked on us a few times and took drink orders as well! We will be back. I own a business locally and a stickler for customer experience. Today y'all were top tier read more

So there I was- checking my phone to see where this girl Lauren who is an attorney was. She recommended this place for our first date and even confirmed it the night before. So I was shocked as I was sitting there about to ask her her ETA to discover that she unmatched with me and ghosted. So I had to make the decision should I stay or should I go... I stayed and I'm happy I did! Enter Sonia! My beautiful and fun waitress who heard my story, said that sucks (it does) and proceeded to recommend the corn and beef empanadas which were fantastic! She was great and upbeat and made me feel comfortable. So I'm glad I stayed and glad to have had a little bit of company anyway. The back porch has a set of couches that are lovely along with several high tops. The sunset was lovely. The lights at night are wonderfully atmospheric and I just liked this place overall. I gave it four stars because of cost. Otherwise they did a lively job here and made my night. Thanks Sonia! Cheers! read more

Barra N - A lovely back patio on a lovely night - Argentine Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We have now been to this place twice and are sorry we took so long to go. We sat outside on a lovely evening food was great. Service was good, we had a couple kinks, but were rewarded with a plate of desserts!!!! The drinks are amazing, and really creative. We went again one evening after a concert and sat at the bar. Turns out , Charley was he mixologist and creator of the cocktail menu. read more

Good breakfast menu. Very upbeat vibes. Service was good on a very busy Saturday morning. Good local restaurant. One of our children's favorite neighborhood restaurants. read more

Loved walking to this local spot for amazing ambience and I thought great steak and chimi

I love Barra N and have been coming here for over 10 years. This last visit was actually for drinks with a friend for my birthday and I chose the spot based on past visits. I love the intimacy, aesthetic and overall vibe. Good drinks and music. The empanadas are delicious and hearty. It's a cute spot for a night out with girlfriends, celebrating or a date. The only negative is the front of house service. Waitstaff were cordial, but not really friendly, and extremely slow. Although the place was busy, our food came out before our drinks, the waitress just never really checked on us and we had to ask about where our drinks were. There seemed to be a disconnect between the bar, waitstaff and kitchen. I'll definitely be back but was disappointed on this last visit since it was my birthday. read more

Barra N - Empanadas! - Argentine Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Delicious food and handcrafted cocktails. Amaxing mojitos. Service and patio seating was average. It's a great place to go with friends, and bond over yummy dishes. read more

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We really enjoyed our dinner here. We started with the bruschetta which was on a garlic bread and so good! I had the filet and my husband had the strip steak. We both were very happy with our meals. We also had fun with the mojitos as well; they have some fun flavors. It was a little pricey, but we will come back for sure! read more

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I would give this place 3 1/2 stars . This is my second time visiting. First time was not good at all . Second time was better . I got the entrana medium well and it was delicious. It comes with a salad but honestly it was a soup cup filled with tomato and a couple pieces of lettuce and onion. I wish it came with another side like mashed potatoes. The spinach and cheese empanadas were delicious! I also got the passion fruit mojito which was strong but good! The prices are a bit high for portions for sure. read more

Barra N - Passion fruit mojito - Argentine Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This place is tiny but mighty. It is adorable, full of personality, and the drinks are yummy. What more do you want? Right? Well you want to know about food but since I have only drank there I can't speak to that. But I have to say the drinks are delish and so creative. As expected, there are a ton of tequila options, but they also have a full bar so they can make any drink you want. The decor is very cool. So dark and so romantic but also very cozy. The have a dj too so come and enjoy a fun time with friends or just a cute/relaxed date night with your SO. You will be impressed read more

Waiter was a lil rude to one of my friends by dismissing something she said and just being kinda short in response in general with a fake happy tone. Food is pricier but not even special. Inside was decked out for halloween which was cool but nothing special in general. It's a dark lit vibe. My friend ordered bread but they were more like crackers/bread crisps. My other friends seemed to enjoy their empanadas though! I hade the molle sandwich which i didn't particularly like. read more

HORRIBLE SERVICE. We had an event that was hosting 6/9/2024. Everyone was having a good time that one of the waiters dropped all the drinks on my niece and did she did not even apologize or cleaned the mess. It was embarrassing and we waited for the event to end for at least the lady to come apologize. Our bill was almost $300 and not even a discount for dropping all the beverages. When asking the guys at the bar they all were not trying to be responsible for what had happened or did not want to compensate at least something on the house. When we asked to talk to the manager there was no in charge that day. One bartender said let Me go see what I can do and promised to give us free shots. He came from the back room and just kept taking people orders. At this point, my group of tried of waiting and wanted to order drinks at the bar. When we tried to place an order they said no more drinks for the rest of the night and that the bar was closed already. It was only 10pm and they said to turn on the lights as a signal like you guys can leave now. On the website and the door it says they are open till 1am. Never planning to go back to this place for the way we were treated. read more

Me and my friend came here for their happy hour. The drinks were great as well as the food. I would love to come back again soon. The service as also attentive. I also loved their argentine sausage and alfajores read more

Covid-19 Review (Patio Dining) Ñ was the first place we ventured out after patios were opened. We went on 7/18/20, and we can say that the patio was a great (fun and safe) experience. They had a DJ playing music, which at first I was like ???? But then quickly became a fan. The DJ was great, and the music transported us to a time before COVID when there were no cares in the world while dining out. Food & Drink: La Pasion (Leblon, passion fruit nectar, simple syrup) delicious, fresh summer drink. Mojito- Fresh mint, delicious (transports you to a beach somewhere). Oaxacan Mula- twist on a traditional mule with Oaxacan mezcal. Good version of the Mula. For appetizers, we had the Mezcla de Mar and the Chorizo trio. The Mixto is a sort of oily (Mediterranean inspired) ceviche. Very delicious as it had a mix of seafood marinated in a garlic olive oil vinaigrette. Very delicious, recommend if you're into seafood and ceviche. The Chorizo trio was also delicious. I would recommend it if you like sausage/chorizo. We loved the traditional chorizo and the spicy chorizo. It also came with morcilla (blood sausage); not my favorite sausage but if you like it, it's a good version. The sausages were served with chimichurri & salsa Criolla. We put the salsa Criolla on the Mezcla and it was an added dimension to the dish. Entraña (10oz Argentine all-natural outer skirt steak served with chimichurri, french fries or salad), and the Filet (10oz grilled filet mignon served with chimichurri). Both were delicious (we went medium/medium-rare). They came with fries (soo good!) and a tomato/onion salad that was the perfect vinegary taste to go with the grilled meat. We were told these two were the best sellers and we highly recommend them if it's your first time in an Argentinian steak house. For dessert, we had the Alfajores and they were the best Alfajores I have ever tried. The dulce de leche tasted homemade but without being too dense/overpowering the cookie. So good! Service: Everyone from the hostess to the busboys and everyone in between was kind and efficient. Quickly in and out with orders; quickly cleaned the tables; still great at recommending favorite dishes. We saw everyone wearing a mask (and man, props to them because the heat index was over 100 degrees). We also saw employees keeping their distance and maneuvering guests in regards to tables. Lastly, we also saw employees cleaning the tables in between guests; in my opinion, they did a great job cleaning the entire table with a bleachy/soapy substance. All in all, I would recommend Ñ for dinner because they offer delicious food, excellent service, and have safe COVID guest guidelines as well as cleaning protocols. Additional: Ñ comes from the same owners as Folklore and I would describe it as the more casual of the two. Still delicious, still be and be seen (if that's your thing) but without the pretentiousness of Division St. and with easier street parking. There is a 2-hour max for the patio. They offer QR code menus. Paperless paying (no cash). Parking was not difficult to find. read more

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The drinks were good Food was not that interesting. I just felt like it's over priced, simple meals. read more

We've been here a few times and it's amazing. Food is top notch, cocktails are great, prices are reasonable, but it's the staff/atmosphere that set it over the top. We went for a birthday with kiddos in toe and the staff were so friendly to the whole family. We were there on the early side and they played some fun songs for our kids. Recently stumbled in on a whim, we didn't know they were closing up following an event, they welcomed us in anyway, made us some great cocktails and treated us like family. I can't reccomend N enough. Get a caipirinha, you won't be disappointed! read more

I have driven by this place countless times. Finally stopped and I am glad I did. The Drinks are out of this world! I do think after two, you definitely need a designated driver, they have a super punch to the punch! Staff was knowledgeable about the food and drink menu, which was very helpful. We had marinated eggplant to start, it was a big order which we didn't finish, and a good starter. I ordered the Rib Eye which they are know for, it was ok, I can make it better at home on the grill, but that wasn't the point here. Overall, a great experience - we will be back. read more

Barra N - N - Argentine Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

BYOL- bring your own light! Super dark but comfortable environment. Food was ok, ordered Vacío and Picanha and both were just ok but the fries were great! Empanadas were good too! Corn and cheese is where it's at! Drinks.....oh the drinks, were bland and all liquor. Service was inattentive and extremely slow, speed of food from order to table was good. Update: I post the above review prior to Paying. The bill is presented (party of 6) which is a total of $405, which seemed high, we dug in line by line and found that gratuity was charged at 20% TWICE, one of the charges was also taxed. When brought to the waitress attention, she did not seem surprised and shared she would take a look, came back and advised that we pay the amount shown before second subtotal because they could not fix the issue(this included paying a higher amount as gratuity is being taxed. Very disappointed and wonder if this is a standard practice for them? ‍Highlight- waitress brought phone to friend who forgot it and the DJ was awesome read more

Very nice atmosphere- cozy, cute. Great food and drinks. We had a really nice experience at Barra N.

Stopped in last week - great atmosphere and the corn empanadas are one of the best things I've ever tasted. Food was A+, service was A+ and the bartender we had was attentive and accommodating. Will continue to go back and to support this awesome local spot. The only reason why I took off 1 star is because of the BAR STOOLS. Not exaggerating, one of the most uncomfortable things I've ever placed my cheeks on (and they've been a lot of different places). Standing was preferable. If I was given the choice of sitting there again, or listening to Nickelback on repeat for 24 hours straight, I would choose Chad Kroeger. Otherwise, keep doing what you're doing. You guys are the best. read more

Place is amazing. Great drinks great food. Authentic. Highly recommend. They were happy to answer questions. Amazing empanadas, drinks and steaks. read more

What a wonderful find! This is a gem! The food was great, cocktails outstanding and service friendly and top notch. I wish we could have stayed later as it looks like you can dance a bit more after 10. read more

Finally got a chance to visit this place after a few failed attempts by the gf to bring me here. Nice Miami/Latin feel to it! Great sexy atmosphere and music. This place draws a very diverse crowd. The DJ rocked the house! They have a back seating area if the front is filled and the bar is sort of small. I tried the Mojito & Caipirinhas and they were both great. Around 11PM the place transformed from just a bar/ restaurant into a latin dance club, I mean people started burning up the floor and after we saw that, my friends and I joined in the festivities. I immediately thought this place was great! The staff was very friendly especially the people behind the bar. I dropped my hat at some point during the evening and I went crazy looking for it. I gave up and as a last resort asked the bartenders if they had seen it and he pulled it out and gave it to me. I thought that was really nice of him. I will definately try this place again and again! read more

Barra N - Drinking Quilmas - Argentine Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This place is great! The food is delicious and the drinks are fantastic! Definitely coming back to try the whole menu! The service was fine our server was very sweet. Definitely make reservations before coming. The parking is free on the street that's a plus. read more

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Had the best time! Walked in from a nearby art show, got seated/accommodated right away. Great staff, especially the host! Good food and music. Will be back! read more

Barra Ñ on the corner of elston and Rockwell/Wellington has THE BEST drinks. They're $15 each but they have like 3oz liquor and they are super well balanced and delicious. I've been here a few times the past month. The empanadas are FIRE!! The steaks are cooked perfectly and the best price in the city. last night I had the grilled chicken (pechuga) it was cooked perfectly, flavorful and juicy. Tonight I came back because it was so good and I had the camarones a la parilla and the beef empanadas. The watermelon margaritas are hitting the spot. Don't sleep on this place. It is small and quaint but it is SO GOOD! Check it out!!! Ask for Dani the bartender. He makes good drinks. And so does Charlie! read more

Barra N - Watermelon Margarita - Argentine Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is one of THE MOST randomest places I have ever been to in the city of Chicago and if I didn't happen to live so close and drive past it every day, I would NEVER, EVER have seen it or stopped by. From the outside it looks very much like a sketchy dark black hole on the corner of a 6-way intersection. Good thing the inside was much better. Empanadas: 6 medium-sized empanadas for $13. My favorites: sweet beef, corn, and chicken and cheese. All three were superrrrrrr yummy to the point where I couldn't pick an absolute favorite. The spinach and cheese was the only one I didn't particularly like. Provolone cheese oven baked - Perfectly hot and melted when they bring it over. It's so tasty with the bread. Marinated eggplant (served cold) - A very interesting dish that somehow reminded me of pickled Taiwanese cucumbers. It wasn't something I really enjoyed eating by itself but when you eat it with the bread, it totally changed my perspective. Better yet, put a layer of the provolone cheese on top of the bread, then put the eggplant on top of that. It's like a perfect little bite! I wish they brought more bread initially with the provolone and the eggplant because both were medium to large sized appetizers that really needed to have the bread on the side. Also, we were a party of 4 yet the bread was cut into slices of 3. Thankfully, we (awkwardly) asked for more bread several times and the waitresses were very accommodating. I don't believe we were charged extra either! Drinks: We each started off with a mojito of different flavors. My favorite was the pineapple juice followed by the mango puree. The La Negra smelled and tasted very berrylicious and the alcohol kicked in at the end of each sip. I personally would stay clear of the Mala vida - it was like drinking alcohol cough syrup and the El Vampiro - cool name but holy smokes I almost choked. All in all, it's quite the random place to spend an evening (note: it's also pretty empty in the immediate surrounding vicinity) but I had a wonderful time lounging around and catching up with friends. read more

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The drinks are legit & the Picana was on point! The flan has me ready to come back, and oh ya the empanadas were delicious too!

This was an excellent surprise, passed this place dozens if not hundreds of times. Atmosphere is super cozy, and the service is great. They have some outstanding cocktails that run the whole gamut which are excellently prepared and balanced. The Argentinian steak was chared just perfectly and full of flavor. The empanadas and kabobs we had were both terrific. Overall just an outstanding experience that I highly recommend for food, drinks and service. read more

Wow wow wow! With the cutest patio, perfectly flavored steaks, and drinks to hit the spot, Ñ is a great date night spot! I enjoyed the Vació sooo much, it's cooked perfectly and the chimichurri is the perfect touch. Drinks, La Negra is sweet, and definitely recommended if you prefer sweet fruity drinks. Vampiro and Toronto are right up my alley and super enjoyable if you like mezcal. I really enjoyed this place and highly recommend it! read more

The food was subpar. The only thing that's saving it from being 1 star was the empanadas and dessert. For this to be a steak house, the meet was very poor quality, super chewy. My table ordered all different cuts and still had the same reaction. We tried to order two burgers but they only had one burger in the kitchen.. idk how that was possible. Server was somewhat attentive and tried to rectify it but didn't really do much. It was also very dark, I get setting the mood but it was a bit like getting ready for bed. read more

This place never disappoints, delicious appetizers (Empanadas) and flavorful entrees! Great music every time i've been there. read more

That worst service I ever had in my life I was waiting 20 Mins to see the menu and another 20 mins to take my order I'll never come back to this place Think twice if you decide to come to this place read more

Barra N - Argentine Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Amazing drinks and empanadas. We sat at the bar. The bartenders are amazing. They really take the time to make a great cocktail.