I have been to this place multiple times for Colombian. The decor gives you a feeling of being somewhere else. The meat here is excellent. I had the NY strip and chicken combo. You cannot go wrong with a pile of meat on a sizzling plate. My son got the half rabbit, which was also better than I expected. They have decent empanadas, too. As a bonus, I tried the coffee. It was better than expected. It was pretty slow while we were there, so the service was particularly attentive. read more

Brasa Roja - Rotisserie Chicken - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Love this restaurant! The food is delicious! Nice staff. My order is always fast when I order pick up. read more

Garlic chicken and friendly service? What more could you ask for? Wonderful and wonderful, every time.

Great place. I was looking for a place to do take-out but was maybe a little less heavy than what I might get somewhere else, and in fact I actually wanted chicken which is probably how I found Brasa Roja online. They have three locations around here and when I did Grubhub I think it was from the Elston location, but I picked up here a few days ago at Montrose. The restaurant was really busy when I got there but when I called to place my order, she said to give them about ten minutes. Ten minutes?? Super fast. My Google Maps said it would take 12 to get there. Parking is probably a bit hit or miss but I lucked out finding a spot on Troy to pop in and pick up. I will definitely continue ordering from them because the quality of the food is fantastic, and it's delicious. I ordered the special both days, which was chicken breast, rice, and beans with a bit of salad. The portions are good--I had leftovers both days, which makes me happy because that's one fewer meal that I have to worry about. The prices were very reasonable as well as far as I'm concerned. read more

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Very very good and affordable. I came from out of town and saw this place online. Very popular and the waiters were alert and polite. read more

Brasa Roja - Specials offered daily - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Very amicable service and the fact you can BYOB is the best. Good was very good and portion was nice. I had the lamb steak dinner. There wasn't a big crowd and was tended to very very well by the waiting staff. read more

Brasa Roja - Lamb steak dinner - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

El restaurante es bien bonito pero los que sirven a la gente tienen que aprender modales y como tratar a la gente bien. No me gusto la actitud de un senor que trabaja ahi era medio grocero. no creo que regreso a comer aquí nunca más. read more

Brasa Roja means red embers and that's exactly what you see as you walk in - their rotisserie chickens are roasting over real fire wood. That flavor you can't replicate at Costco, if you've ever BBQd or cooked with real wood, it takes the meat to an entirely different level. This is also a chain but I would go to this location because it has a 4 star overall average whereas the other two locations are in the 3.5 star range. The interior has a lot of nicely painted walls, I guess to make you feel like you're in Columbia?? There's a lot seating and they're well staffed so you won't have any issues getting served. Got half a rotisserie chicken because those red embers got my belly fired up for that. The garlic chicken on a sizzling hot plate was extremely satisfying. First, there was so much of it and the garlic flavor, it was so strong and oh so good. I also enjoyed their accompanying red and green sauces. You also can't go wrong with the ribeye lunch, that's such a deal and a great value for the money and taste. The empanadas was a solid 3 stars, I'd skip those if I were you but you should be the judge of that. Street pahking on Montrose and in the Hood. I think it's BYOB, I'm sure it is. read more

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Food has a good seasoning taste but they always burn the food. The chicken is very dry and can't eat the chicken wings because they're almost black from over roasting them. Steak it's either burned or undercooked : ( Watch out when you order a whole chicken to go. They'll pack a chicken from the previous day. Ambiance seems ok but I'd rather not dine there. I may not buy food there anymore. read more

Food was delicious and service was quick, but friendly. The atmosphere is comforting and inviting. We ordered el platillo de Matrimonio that had chicken and steak. Super delicious and we hope to come back! read more

I have ordered from Brasa Roja a couple of times. Their food is delish! Delicious Colombian food! 10/10 recommend.

I really wanted to like this place. They got my order wrong. They charged me for a more expensive item and wouldn't change it. The guy who took my order even confirmed that he gave me the wrong thing. Such a shame. read more

They food in the plate was stack on top of each ingredient, instead of served nicely and the food was raw and over fried and they still charge us the food read more

Delicious chicken. The sides are very good. Staff is so friendly.. very quick service

cold food. service was FAST mayb that why.. food was worme in the microwave that's why the food was HARD at that point I left. good luck with the food there. Also someone should check the food b4 giving it out to the customer. shame on the Cook and the waitress. read more

Such a welcoming customer experience, I feel like we are all one big family . The restaurant is Unique and has such a special look to it. The food nothing compares. Highly recommend thank you TikTok. read more

I got the whole rotisserie chicken. It was a great value. My buddy was raving about this place so I set the bar high. I found it to be good but not great. Still I would recommend this place. Maybe I came on an off day. I'd definitely give them a second chance. Didn't get a picture but had the corn pancake with cheese. That was something I've never had and would highly recommend to anyone visiting here for the first time. read more

Brasa Roja - Rotisserie Chicken (Whole) - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Good food, inexpensive and nice service. Steak and chicken grilled are my go to options

The review is strictly for the customer service. Every time I call to place an order they pick up and hang up the call. What's up with that?

Brasa Roja has a very unassuming storefront, but once you're inside it's kind of magical. Clay tiles rim the interior ceiling and doors and windows are up on the wall, giving the impression that you are eating outside on a patio. We ordered the rotisserie chicken and steak special. The chicken was juicy and charred to perfection, and both dishes came out less than 10 minutes after we ordered. In general, our waitress was very efficient and checked on us regularly throughout the meal. I'd also recommend getting an empanada--it came out steaming hot and was stuffed full of beef and potato. read more

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Delicious, affordable, with big portions. Spacious seating with casual and colorful decor. Great family restaurant with friendly service. Be sure to get a whole chicken. The chicken is perfectly seasoned and comes with the sweetest maduros. Such comfort food. read more

Had takeout tonight and the chicken is so delicious! The half chicken was even a lot of food, good value

Went for lunch. The ambience was very festive with many Colombian bright colors. Ordered the half chicken with potatoes and plantains lunch special. The food came out quickly. The food was very bland without any seasoning which didn't meet the expectation. Hot sauce had a nice kick to it. The service was very good and the restaurant was very clean. The specials are reasonably priced but food missed the mark. read more

The place is good, food is good my favorite the special $10 thin slice of rib eye salad, lots of rice and beans I never order the roastery chicken the guy in charged is always on the mobile touching his face ,his head and never saw him washing his hands My las visit they got problems whit the debit card Cash only so me and my friend just walk away........ read more

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In the world of flame roasted chicken, you can't miss this place. I have debated about which is the best in chicago and this makes my list. The chicken itself is 8/10 but it's the rest of the plate that makes it. There's no wilted coleslaw to drag you into regret. The service was good and I don't think I ever had to wait, which is shocking. In a perfect world, you could rent a recliner and watch a cup game after your chicken, but so far it isn't a feature. Definitely family friendly, not too quiet, and absolutely casual. Street parking but it's not difficult. read more

Service is terrible here. The staff have a disgusting attitude especially when you order pickup during the times the staff is eating. One man in particular is older and very rude. This location is awful. read more

This spot never fails with the especial de pollo. Get a cheese arepa and French with their green sauce. It's a delicious lunch you can't go wrong with. read more

Love this place. It's been awhile since we have come but always worth it. The chicken that was served was a little dry but we ended up ordering more chicken just a whole plate of it and that chicken was super juicy and good! I think it was just an older one that we got first. read more

Good food, decent price. The empanada was good and went well with the green salsa. The rice and beans were ordinary but fresh. The chicken and steak were perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection. The sweetness of plantain went well with the savoriness of the meat. read more

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This is a great spot to come to for lunch or to pick up a rotisserie chicken for dinner. It's usually busy during lunchtime so I order my food in advance and take it to go. I order their steak and rice special for under $8.00 which is a steal for the portion they provide. I usually have enough for leftovers the next day. They have the same deal but with chicken which is a long strip of chicken breast that's been flattened. The white rice is tasty and but I don't care for the side salad. I've ordered their empanadas which are very crispy and delicious or their arepa but the last few times I've ordered it, it is somewhat hard and tastes like it's been leftover or microwaved for too long. read more

Brasa Roja - Arepa - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I was here in February 2020 and have not stopped talking about the lamb. Finally made it back to Chicago in April 2022. Now I'm taking nonstop about the rabbit. So good! Next time I am in Chicago, I plan on making a meal of the empanadas. They are seriously that good! read more

Great place for the money. You can't go wrong with the Empanada, half chicken, and Arepa con queso. read more

Brasa Roja - Empanada and Arepa Con queso - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

If inflation keeps getting worse, this place will fill your order with just white rice very very soon. I ordered a lunch special and they gave me the container pretty much full of rice, I guess because is the cheapest ingredient. I know things have gotten more expensive, but come on!!. They just put a little piece of meat a little bit of salad and a small spoon of beans for $10.00. Also, this is ridiculous $4.50 for a can of pop when you can buy it in another stores for .75C. If you want to pay for that go ahead because I won't come back to that place. read more

Brasa Roja - a can of soda on a seat - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I got a recommendation from a Colombian girl, to try this restaurant for their national cuisine. 6.15 p.m. Saturday. I come in, have myself seated and wait to be served. The first impression was very good, staff is VERY friendly. Cozy atmosphere, cheerful Latin music is playing, people keep coming in, some for take out, some to dine in. It's not too loud. I'm looking at that awesome Rotisserie grill and can't wait to get my teeth into their chicken.I get the menu and realize, it's only two pages, all items printed in big font with big white space between, so yes.. my choices are quite limited. That's fine with me. I ask my waitress about the specials, and, to my surprise, she only mentions the beef ribs.. "Okay", I think to myself, go ahead and order the ribs and the Rotisserie chicken. As I'm heading towards the bathroom, I notice signs of "run-downess".. It's not too bad, but it's bad enough for you to make a note of it. I'm coming back, just had my order served and ready to enjoy it! The ribs were.. okay. Overly charred and kinda dry. So was the chicken.. dry.. I've taken time to read other people's reviews, some claim it was the best rotisserie chicken they had tried. To me, it was a very mediocre rotisserie chicken. In the end, I received a check for $27 just for the two dishes and bottle of Malta, a Colombian pop. I think more fair price would've been $20-$22. That was the last nail in the coffin. Again, my kudos to a VERY friendly staff there and I loved the atmosphere, but... On my way out, I got a couple of bunuelos, $1 e.a. Kinda liked them, they taste almost like Russian donuts. Making a small talk with the grill man while being served, he says - I like your ..., what do you call this.. (points at my wallet) - The wallet? Do you like my wallet? - Yes, yes, I like. And then he proceeds, "How much?". That was kinda funny :) read more

Brasa Roja - Whole rotisserie chicken served with potato, corn pancake, and plantain. Char-broiled beef ribs served with rice, potato, casava and salad. - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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It wasn't planning on coming here, but the public restrooms at Homer Park weren't open and I had to figure out an alternative plan before my bladder gave in. I guess Rosa J. had some kind of foodie instinct, even during the period of urgency. I couldn't particularly pin-point where "Brasa Roja" was, but I knew I was nearby. Ok, now my "necessary" crisis has been averted, it's time to talk about the food. "Brasa Roja" is both dine-in and take-out friendly. Apparently this Montrose location is fairly new; they literally moved from the corner across street. According to some of the Yelp reviews I read, the price of "pollo entero" went up $4 since the relocation. For $13.95, this is still good to serve two (2) people. The entire entree comes with baked potatoes and plantains. The chicken was very, very flavorful. I knew I've had rotisserie chicken elsewhere that was cheaper in the city, yet I am confident to say that the taste and their salsa verde were more superior than these places I visited. They do have a satellite location on Pulaski and Addison, which is more convenient for me if I ever want to place an order to-go. read more

Brasa Roja - Pollo entero - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've been back here plenty times since my original review. Over the years had times to try their other offerings and here to tell you to stick to what you see, the chicken. I've had the appetizers which aren't a big deal and you might as well save the space for chicken. I've also had the steak and chicken breast, fish, etc.. It's all not comparable to that rotisserie chicken! Peep the photo's, it all looks great but the chicken, the chicken is best! Again if you speak Spanish the service is that much better. Sadly they don't have a hot hot sauce of their own, they have Verde sauce which is just okay. Being the area that they are located it's easy to walk to a local store and get some hot sauce if you need it. For more details see my older review. read more

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OMG I love this place. Another excellent Yelp find. I was in the area and true to form looking for someplace new and exciting. I saw the pictures and most of the food looked remarkable. The first thing you see when you walk in are the rotisserie chickens cooking. The aroma is heavenly. I ordered the lunch special with 1/4 rotisserie chicken, beans, rice and salad with cabbage. The beans and rice were both delicious instead of a plate of bland tasteless sides they were scrumptious and I enjoyed ever morsel to of both sides. The salad was sliced lettuce with sliced cabbage nothing special, but the crunch of the cabbage gave it a nice texture then you add the green salsa for salad dressing and you have a yummy salad. Would I go back again you betcha. In fact I'm probably going to dreaming about Brasa Roja rotisserie chicken tonight. read more

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Always hits the spot. So good and still affordable. Portions are generous. Staff is always so kind. Great place to take the family or take out. read more

The food as everyone mentioned is great, good flavor and all the things that you think are there ... empanadas ,arepas great My only thing was the service We ordered a full chicken and mentioned all the things we wanted to order , so the time went by one by one our drinks came by at the very last the soda came trough after our plate was served from there everything ok, Ambience it's fine you hear the music a bit louder but after all it didn't bother. read more

Ordered: 1 whole chicken 2 Arepas What a fantastic meal. The chicken was prepared and seasoned nicely. The food to cost ratio was on point. Plenty of food for the next meal. The staff made the entire takeout process very easy and quick. read more