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    Brasa Roja

    3.4 (186 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Beef empanada
    Omar G.

    Ordered to go and everything was very quick and pretty much ready as soon as i ordered. But besides that everything was just okay. Chicken was okay nothing special and the side of potato ,plantains and sad looking corn pancake felt like an afterthought not much going on with them either. Only thing that made it somewhat enjoyable was the side of green salsa. Ordered a beef empanada and they might as well rename it to potato empanada but i can complain too much it was only a dollar and some change for one.

    Phil S.

    02/11/22 - I've driven by before & have eaten at their Montrose location. They have a good rotisserie chicken meal @ an outstanding price. For $7.95 you get 1/4 chicken, beans, rice & a cabbage salad w/carrots. The price use to be $5.95 pre Covid but what hasn't gone up? It's still an excellent value. You can't even get fast food @ the big junk food chains for less anymore Brasa Roja also has a steak, beans, rice & salad lunch meal for $7.95 (next time). They have a rotisserie rack in the front w/multiple chickens being cooked over an open flame. Excellent value & very good food. They now have 3 locations. The original one @ 3120 W Montrose Avenue This one @ 3556 N Pulaski Ave & one @ 4011 N Elston Ave Excellent rotisserie chicken cooked to perfection w/very good beans. This also comes w/rice & a shredded cabbage & carrot salad. They also have a special ribeye steak for lunch @ the same $7.95 value meal (NEXT TIME)

    Half Rotisserie Chicken
    Kevin L.

    Takeaway: Some of the best roast chicken I've eaten - fast service and extremely reasonable prices! Context: Had lunch here by myself (earlier in the day). Haven't eaten a lot of Colombian food specifically before, but have definitely eaten tons of roast chicken and empanadas What I Got: Empanada de Carne (8/10) Empanada with beef and potato filling served with aji. I read a lot of complaints about these empanadas not tasting super fresh, but when I got them at ~11AM -they were hot and perfect. The filling was great - soft beef and potatoes with an intense umami. The casing left a bit to be desired though and was a bit on the thicker side for my personal tastes. Half Rotisserie Chicken (8.5/10) Half of a rotisserie chicken served with potatoes, corn pancake, and plantain. First of all - I think the chicken was just incredible. The skin was immaculately crispy and the meat itself was tender and juicy - even the breast which I typically don't like. Flavor-wise it wasn't the strongest, but that was fine for me considering how great the chicken itself was (I used the aji that came with the empanadas, which I liked, but don't know if that's what folks do). The potatoes and arepa were very normal, but I quite liked the sweet plantain! Extremely sweet and the right amount of caramelization. Soursop Juice (8/10) Just a great soursop juice - pulpy and sweet. Don't see these everywhere so was a pleasant surprise! I read a lot of complaints about the service here, but I personally didn't encounter any problems. Potentially could be because I went so early and there was only one other table at the time, but wanted to note that I didn't experience any problems personally!

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    I wanna say that today 07/16/23 I went to the store to buy food for my family and it turns out that when I got home I found a red hair on a plate. I called the store to report it and I don't know what bothered me more if the hair in the food or the response from the person who answered the phone, she told me that it was not true that no one with dyed hair worked there, as if I had called to ask them if They believed me or not. I have been a client of the place for a long time but I am forced to make this public complaint since there is no one to contact to make a formal report and at least receive an apology for the incident. Vengo a contarles que hoy 07/16/23 fui a la tienda a comprar comida para mi familia y resulta que al llegar a casa me encuentro un pelo tenido de rojo en un plato. Llame a la tienda para reportarlo, y no se que me molesto más si el pelo en la comida o la respuesta de quien respondió al teléfono, me dijo que no era cierto que ahi no trabajaba nadie con pelo teñido, como si hubiera llamado para preguntarles si me creían o no. Soy clienta del local desde hace mucho tiempo pero me veo forzada a hacer esta denuncia pública al no haber con quien comunicarse para hacer un reporte formal y mínimo recibir una disculpa por el incidente.

    Rotisserie chicken (half) and an extra order of plantains
    Sabrina C.

    I'd been passing this place for awhile, en route to pick up my niece from school and finally had the time to stop and give it a try. I ordered the half rotisserie that comes with plantains, a potato and corn pancake. Chicken was cooked and seasoned really well. I didn't know that the dinners didnt come with rice and beans unless it SPECIFICALLY says it. The rice and beans are delicious though! Be sure to pay attention to the $5.95 specials they have. It comes with tons of food.

    Whole chicken dinner
    Rosa J.

    It's the second location of Brasa Roja, on the southwest corner of Pulaski and Addison. Hubby and I have done takeouts there several times, and we always go for their whole rotisserie chicken meal ($13.95, as of 10/30/2016). The rotisserie chicken meal came with, of course, the whole chicken cut up by the "maestro de pollo," plantains, potato, and salsa verde. I knew some loyal patrons complained about the price increase, but I still thought the deal was decent and could easily feed two (2) people. The entire takeout process was extremely speedy. We went straight to the cashier in the back, paid for the meals, headed back to the person who was stationed at the rotisserie oven by the entrance. It took about five (5) minutes. The guests in my house genuinely enjoyed the the juicy and flavorful chicken. We ordered two (2) combos for four (4) individuals. Guess what? There was still leftover for at least one (1) more round. I don't think there is a designated customer parking lot for this Brasa Roja location. Street parking can be found along Pulaski and Addison. Otherwise, CTA #53 bus (Pulaski), #152 (Addison), and Irving Park Blue Line station (approximately 10-min walk) are also reliable options.

    Bill M.

    Brasa Roja is a relatively new location on Pulaski just south of Addison. It's a casual and family-friendly Colombian restaurant with a brilliantly colorful interior that makes it seem like you are dining in some cool little Colombian town. My friend and I each ordered their combination plate full of local specialties. There was chorizo sausage, carne asada, pork skin, arepa, plantain, white rice, beans, and avocado. That is a lot of food on one plate! A little too much fat on the meat though. I had some leftovers, but I did save some room for a serving of dense and rich flan. The mango juice was quite tasty too. Their menu seems loaded with tempting items like roast chicken, and I would be very curious to try the rabbit sometime.

    Affordably priced side dishes Yucca and plantain (each like $2.50)
    Mei B.

    Perfect spot for a quick wholesome meal, prices are so reasonable...side dishes run +/-$2.50 and my 2piece chicken meal for $5.90! ...and fresh too !

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    Awesome food! Can't beat the quality for the price!! Excellent food with friendly customer service. Very warm and welcoming ambiance.

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    Muy pocas opciones en el menú pero muy buen sazón, muy buen servicio y precios muy accesibles

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    One of my favorite Colombian restaurants! The chicken is amazing!! My favorite dish is the churrasco steak... yummm!

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    Foods good but just gotta be patient because they're usually always busy, their empanadas are great

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