We went to @folklorechicago and it was good. It was empty…read morewhen we arrived ( we were the first and only ones for a while) the music at that point was SO bad, loud, it gave bar vibes and didn't match the overall vibe of the place. I think that's what I liked the least ( music was bar music, name/theme was folkloric but then they had soccer posters - that I really hope is only because of the cup happening- because otherwise nothing is matching ) Food took FOREVER to arrive ( and again we were the only ones there ) but it tastes really good, so overall we could come back again in 4 years when the cup is played again and Argentina looses

On top of horrible service. They charged me twice for the meal…read more What a bunch of yahoos.

We had a pleasant dinner on a Sunday evening out on the patio. Luckily it's covered so the little…read morebit of rain we had did not bother us. They had a very nice bread server with four individual oval French loaves with very tasty butter. We tried the provoleta with peppers because we like that a lot in Argentina, but this was nothing like it and I guess that was to be expected. There they have a bunch of drier version of provolone and they grill it directly on the grill grates and it doesn't really melt too much. This tasted like standard provolone cheese and it was melted in a bowl. It was tasty, and unfortunately they probably can't get the Argentinian version of the cheese they would need to do it correctly. Our friends got the beef brochette with asparagus and the outside skirt steak and both were fabulous. Well seasoned and grilled and tender. My husband and I got the 2 pound stuffed fillet! It supposedly had ham in the filling but I couldn't taste it or see it anywhere. Unfortunately it had a really strongly flavored sauce along with the portobello mushrooms. We expected something with fewer herbs, which kind of overpowered the beef. It's a shame because the way they described it on the menu is not what came out. It wasn't bad. It just wasn't what we were expecting and unfortunately, the beef flavor was hard to discern because of all of the herbs in the dark brown sauce. We brought our own wine and they didn't even have a corkage fee, which was amazing! We saw other plates go by with copious amounts of tomatoes and onions on salads and the filet mignon platter, it seemed like it was three or four pieces of fillet it had to be nearly a pound for one serving. The prices are pretty steep for the beef and they do charge $10 for sharing, however it might be worth just getting one of the larger plates and spending the 10 bucks to share as opposed to getting an entrée each and taking home lots of food which we did.

We love a BYOB with no corkage fee. Also, warm table bread!! Pretty easy to call in and get a res…read morefor a Sunday night. The warm table bread and butter was pretty good so it was an effort to keep from eating too much and ruining our appetite. We split a chicken empanada to start which was really good, especially with the chimichurri sauce. For mains, we split the parillada para dos - a large meat platter meant for two. It was came with a little house salad and was a super good deal with all the meat they gave you (we ended up with lunch the next day, too!) The best part of the dish was the short ribs. Super soft and sort of fatty tasting, but not in a gross way, in a really yummy way. We also really liked the chorizo sausage. The flap tastes good, but was a little tougher than the other meat. The beef sweetbread and blood sausage were different, a little bit of an odd texture, but still good.

The gift that keeps on giving. We have been celebrating all of our special moments here. From the…read morefood, to the front of the house and back of the house every aspect is truly exceptional. Christian, Marco, and Scott are world class servers who provide excellent service and deep knowledge of the menu, history and wines. Still the best filet and steakhouse in the city. Thank you El Che for the memories and many more to come.

So we went here tonight for the first time, and although $600.00 was a bit more than I expected to…read morepay for a dinner for three when one of us does not consume alcohol, I assure you that I will dine here again and this experience was well worth the price. From the moment we were greeted by the vivacious hostess Alex and seated at a table just off the main dining room (a bit dark but "warm" in a quaint way) I knew this was the right choice for a new dining experience. Our waitress (Geneva) provided truly exceptional service as did the assistant bus-staff Juan Diego. I mention all three by name because their exquisite hospitality helped make this a truly memorable dining experience. The food was outstanding! I began with the Coal Roasted Oysters appetizer with Beef Tallow, Chimichurri, Parmesan & Fried Shallots. Not your run of the mill Oysters Rockefeller for sure. I've never had this preparation and thoroughly enjoyed it! My son and I both ordered the 16 oz. Wagyu NY Strip Mishima Reserve, Washington ($105 à la carte and worth every penny!!!!) Neither of us had a scrap of meat left on our plates! This was remarkably tender--a perfectly prepared medium rare--and virtually melted in your mouth. My wife found her Lamb Chops that were served with a "Herb-Tangy Yogurt Sauce" and Picolino Cucumber Salad (3 large chops--a meal) to be more than she could eat, but no less delicious--her words not mine. We shared two sides: Roasted Broccoli with Basil Pesto, Pistachios & Parmesan, and the Japanese Sweet Potatoes prepared with a vinegar caramel sauce that made the dish work and a Green Chimichurri, that while delicious was a distraction on this dish. The desserts were ridiculously decadent and demonstrated the eclectic menu offerings that defined this meal. 1) Blackberry Crème Brûlée comprised of Red Raspberry Moussc, Fresh Berries and Elderberry Flowers; 2) Peaches & Cream Sundae - Grilled Peach Preserves, Candied Walnuts, Whipped Cream and Maraschino Cherry-do not order this for one person unless you skipped an entree; and, 3) Vanilla & Chocolate Gelato. The only negative--only drip coffee was available--you cannot be this great a restaurant (and it was GREAT) without having an espresso machine! Come on! (LOL) Geneva & Juan--THANK YOU! The generous tip does not begin to capture my sincere gratitude for your excellent service.

We were staying at the Kimpton Gray and grabbed dinner at Boleo on the 15th floor. Beautiful…read moreatmosphere with great live music. They have lots of vegetarian and pescatarian options. We had the vegetable saltado (made w shiitake mushrooms, tomatoes, peppers, scallions, sesame seeds, cilantro, bok choy), vegetarian empanadas, and Patagonian King salmon, and yucca fries. The empanadas and yucca fries were the star of the meal.

Cool covered rooftop. They sometimes have live music which was nice. Got pretty busy and loud…read more.. could barely hear the server. Everything we tried was good but not great. I think it is a bit overpriced overall. The lomo saltado was my least favorite. Heavier on the soy sauce taste than typical lomo saltado. The guacamole needed a little more salt/flavor. For dessert we got the mango cake. It was meh. Would not order it again. Everything was just forgettable.

I placed an order for pick up at 5PM with a 5:45 pick up. Nothing complicated, just 10 empanadas…read more It is now 6PM, my order still isn't ready and all the staff are hiding in back. And these people have the audacity to ask for a tip for pick up orders. This ignores that they ask you not to flush toilet paper and instead leave it in the trash

Generally, I wouldn't consider empanadas as a main dish, but we decided to order a bunch of flavors…read moreas our dinner with the Potato Salad as our side. The exterior has a nice crisp and flakiness, while the filling was abundant. The green salsa pairs wonderfully with their empanadas. I can't remember which was my favorite, but of the ones I tried, I don't think there was one I didn't like!

The cutest little spot in the city…read more The service was attentive and better than good. But the food. Omgoodness. The food. We went for my husband's birthday and they did NOT disappoint. We ordered the Parrillada Argentinian for Two and the Parrillada Deluxe. So good. The salad that comes with. Delicious. The empanadas. Also delicious. Even the fries. So good. Everything. Delicious. The skit steak - my most fave. But everything just AhMazing. I will say if we do it again, we would just order two of the Deluxe meals. City street parking... we just found a spot on the side street so we didn't have to pay for parking.

Food : 10/10 get the Milanesa Napolitana Service: 10/10…read moregreat service Ambiance: 10/10 nice warm cozy and nice

Fantastic neighborhood steakhouse…read more Excellent and skilled bar staff that crafted a rye Manhattan aperitif and a Vieux Carre digestif, both were superb. Loads of South American wines on the list, and if you like rustic earthy Malbecs, the Piattelli Reserve is excellent and at $43 a high plains hijacking. Loved the beef empanadas, and tried the steak sampler. The filet was the standout of the bunch - order it rare. The other options were very good as well. Service is excellent and the vibe is languid. Live music on the weekends. An elegantly casual evening.

Food, Service and Ambiance was exceptional…read more The issue we had was there was not a clear idea of what happy hour 5-7 pm actually entailed. The website said one thing, the waiter said one thing, and the waiter at the table behind us...you guessed it...another thing. One version is cocktails were $10, another $12 ... One said wine 20 percent off, another didn't mention anything. Lastly no "happy hour" menu. A paper one would be nice at least. A fancy place just pointing out what's available (burgers pizza and empanadas only) with their fingers (literally) was confusing. First and most likely last time.

Finally got to go back to this location and oh how I should've never strayed to other locations…read more This particular location never disappoints on food or service. My friend and I went for lunch and service was too tier. It was friendly and efficient including the guachos. The meat was not over/under cooked and they made sure to ask me which cuts I really wanted and came out with those cuts.

Once in a while, you get the courage to splurge on a family dinner. My family and I decided to do…read morejust that on July 4th at Fogo in downtown Chicago. Seven people, $700 all in, and so much regret. Service: 3/5 I'll start with the positive: the customer service was overall pretty good. It was raining hard, so after walking a few miles and exhausting other indoor options, we popped in 30 minutes early to see if they could seat us. They could, and they got us in quickly. So far, so good. I'm only giving this three stars because, at the start of our meal, servers poured out of the kitchen all at once. Normally, that would be great--better to be overwhelmed with food than wondering where it is--but the situation resembled chaos more than efficiency. They were in and out so quickly that I barely knew what I was being served. That said, I'll give them credit where it's due: they checked on us several times and kept our drinks full and the table stocked with bread. Food: 1/5 It was just bad. No amount of good service can make up for bad food. The salad bar was "meh." A decent assortment of options, but nothing to write home about. The meat--which is the whole point of the experience--was honestly terrible. It had no flavor, none. Somehow, even the fattier cuts were bland; I wondered if they forgot to season them entirely. It didn't help that almost every piece of meat we received, regardless of what we requested, was well-done and bone-dry. I tried so hard to enjoy it, but every bite was just a reminder that I was out $700 for food you'd usually have to pay me to eat. It was my birthday, and while I was surprised when the staff brought out a lava cake and ice cream, it was a bit odd that half the ice cream was already melted all over the plate by the time it reached the table. Atmosphere: 3/5 It was fine--nothing to brag about, but about what you'd expect from Fogo. My one critique is the smell; it was a lot better outside than inside. There was this weird, clinical scent--I don't even know how to describe it--that permeated the dining room. Otherwise, it was acceptable. Cost: 1/5 Way overpriced considering what we actually got. It really stings to waste our "once-a-year" expensive family dinner on such awful food. We're done with Fogo, unfortunately.

I lived in Miami for 6 years and these are the best empanadas I've ever had. Really nice service…read moreand great vibe

The spot for incredible argentinean baked good sandwhichitos and empanadas. Fun vibrant atmosphere…read moreand the most authentic place to watch an Argentina Game. Vamos vamos seleccion!!!

Crazy good empanadas with a fun staff! There is not a lot of seating, so I think they maybe do more…read moretakeout, but we were able to snag some seating at a counter while we did a bit of a food crawl in the area. These empanadas are baller, and served by an attentive, efficient staff. We did love all we had, including the beef and shrimp. I love how they branded each so that we knew the flavors. That is such a classy touch, and appreciated. Perfect for buying for a party where they could be eaten instantly or warmed up.

Thimi's Empanadas is located at the corner of Western and Ogden. It's a tiny place, with a minimal…read moreseating area (I believe there were three chairs and a counter facing the window). You appreciate the Argentina touches inside and out (murals on the exterior, Lionel Messi photo, etc.). We ordered three empanadas, and they were served to us quickly and piping hot. We were offered one of three types of sauce and we chose chimichurri sauce, though the empanadas were so tasty that they did not really need any enhancement. Each empanada is branded with the name of the filling, for easy identification. My favorite was the beef empanada, and I'd say my lovely wife favored the shrimp empanada. The one with spinach filling was also very good.