I saw good reviews on FB and thought I'd try it out. I'm so I glad I did, I now have a new favorite. I like the layout of the tables and decore The pillows are a nice comfy touch to settle in for an extravaganza of flavor for your taste buds. The stuffed plantains were rather good, the empanadas were amazing with sauce you can choose how spicey you'd like. The skirt steak served with potatoes and onions were divine, cooked to perfection! I even tried the ceviche which was a smash! Slam Dunk Casa Yari! Think I'm going to have you again today! read more

Tiki was our waitress and we had excellent service. the food was tasty as well as their flans.

This is the kind of place that once you eat there, you just end up thinking about going back and eating there again! Like, the *next day*. This is distinctive, thoughtful, finely crafted food that is reasonably priced and presented comfortably with right size portions. Also, if you are a flan-hater such as myself, Yari will convert you! The flan is like cheesecake! Go eat there, go eat there now. And bring your own wine! read more

Casa Yari - My super delicious vegetarian dish, a lasagna style layered casserole, and coconut rice on the side - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I'll keep this simple. I created an account on Yelp just to give them 5 stars; the food was honestly that good! The server (owner?) is also incredibly accommodating and polite. Delicious food, unique flavors, you'll never leave dissatisfied. I would recommend this place in a heartbeat! read more

They were open but unapologetically turned us away while they had open tables--on account of a few large parties. They should have had a sign on the door explaining the situation, or done more than just shrug when we asked if they were open. This was disappointing, especially since we drove quite a way just to eat there. read more

So food was good but i was really hesitant to actually eat it. When i walked in the place smelled like dirty mop water just a weird odor that i wish i asked for delivery instead. I would give it another try but the smell alone was enough to almost make me want to cancel my order. read more

Hard to carry on a conversation over dinner because the music was too, too loud. Food OK. Won't be back.

In Humboldt Park and wanted Puerto Rican food- we were worried that rice and beans would be our only options due to our vegetarianism but lo! A mile away was Casa Yari and we could NOT have picked a more amazing place. We walked in during the last half hour of the brunch hour and were initially disappointed... and then ended up getting three different plates between the two of us. The Funche, The Canoa, and La Sopera. The Canoa: I had never had mashed black beans with platano before and oh my gosh I could never in my dreams have hoped for a more perfect balance of salty and sweet. The Funche: next to the other two this was basically a dessert, and not in a bad way. I don't like overly sweet foods and this hit a perfect balance of creaminess and sweetness. La Sopera: The spicy mayo-like sauce was integral in knocking this potato, plantain, and seitan dish out of the PARK. Furthermore it is usually served with meat and the vegetarian option is usually Tofurkey, but the seitan was absolutely marvelous. Past this the service was amazing, the people friendly, and the ambiance interesting and warm at the same time. Well done, Casa Yari. I'll hopefully be seeing you again soon! read more

This food is hands down delicious! As a vegan there are TONS of options, which can be hard to find around Chicago. The service is brilliant, food is so tasty and it's awesome to get a dairy free flan. read more

Best restaurant in chicago! I love Yari! As a vegan, I can actually eat here with my family. Such a great place to have dinner for a date, alone, with family. It's to die for. The jibaritos to trying new dishes, so delicious. You can't skip on appetizers, main dishes or dessert. Have it all! She makes everything from scratch and she is very talented being that in chef school, they don't teach you vegan cooking. I come here all the time, no matter the distance. I'm always craving casa Yari! read more

10/10 AMAZING. Came here for the vegan options and it was probably the best vegan food I've ever had. It's already hard to find good vegan dining options but Casa Yari brings AUTHENTIC vegan/vegetarian options. Portions are generous and prices are reasonable. Service was attentive. Seriously just come here!!! read more

after years of coming to this restaurant I had the worst experience yesterday. we made a reservation for 6 adults plus one child, they had a reservation for 6 only. they took the reservation wrong, not to mention we had just driven for 2 hours to get to their restaurant from Indiana. I had to cancel our reservation because they could not sit my 2 year old grandson. it was their error not mine. I was not only going to send a lot of money in the restaurant for us 7 but I was planning on getting several meals to go and desserts as well. I felt it was their mistake and we had to pay for it. we will never try and come here again, their food may be good but my experience from yesterday was not. read more

Cute spot for a date. Service was great. Food was great. I recommend this place to those looking for a spin on there Puerto Rican food

First time at this place and I love it! I forgot the waiter's name but he's very courteous and attentive. I had the specialty, the first thing on the menu and it was delicious. I am a big fan of sweet plantains and that dish definitely satisfied me. I will be back for more vegetarian options. Oh! The coffee was not that great, especially for a Honduras restaurant. I have had Honduras coffee a lot before and this was a two star. read more

Amazing food and great customer service. Food is fresh and authentic. The only thing I wish was different was the size. The inside is a little small but they have outside seating as well. read more

Reminds me of my tia's and mom's homemade cooking. So yummy and nostalgic. I will definitely be back!

Great service followed by great food!! They have the best tostones ever!! Highly recommend this place!

So, so, so, SO good. Went there after is it was recently featured in Chicago magazine (and it looks like it wasn't the only time...there was another Chicago magazine feature years back). All the previous reviews are correct. Friendly service, cozy atmosphere, outstanding food, generous portions, and great prices. I am not familiar with a lot of Puerto Rican and Ecuadorian food names, so, if you are like me, you might need to look up a couple of the items...or you can just ask your server (who was helpful). I just didn't want to keep asking because there were so many that looked appealing. We had the mofongo and the pastelon. The mofongo was a garlic lovers dream and the pastelon was bursting with flavor. We had flan for desert...wow. The caramel sauce was so fresh, not too sweet. We can't wait to go back! read more

Awesome & delicious food! Came here with my girls and tried a little bit of everything. Mofongo both the shrimp & beef ones was the best thing we ate. jibraito was really good with chimi sauce. Nachos were ok needed some more spice. But all in all byob also makes it rock. read more

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Love going here for lunch. I always ask Hector what I should get. He mixes it up and never lets me down. Ask for the Salsa de Diablo, or something like that. It is lipstick red and delicious. read more

amazing flan and jibaritos! + byob and amazing customer service!! (: nice quiet and peaceful. Perfect vibe when you walk in. And parking. Will DEFINATELY come back. read more

I grew up on Sawyer and Fullerton and still live in the neighborhood. This is authentic Puerto Rican food, and I am a vegan. They make their own seitan, in-house, are very accommodating to vegans and non alike, and everything is fresh. We went in at 3:20 on a Sunday, after a long day of moving. Although they close at 3:30 on Sunday's, they welcomed us with open arms, and we ate another great meal. Check them out! You won't be disappointed! I also went there on my anniversary. My husband loved it. This is our new neighborhood hang out. Thank you! read more

Best vegetarian mofongo in chicago. Fresh ingredients and tons of flavor

Awesome Lil BYOB spot... We ordered a steak churassco plate, steak jibarito combo, & chicken jibraito combo. Everyone liked their dish and it was full of flavor. They advertised that they were featured in Chicago magazine October 2015 which is pretty cool. The waitress I forgot her name but she was super friendly and playful with my 13 month old son. Thank you for great experience we'll be back! read more

This is close to five, very nice staff and really excellent food. Both vegan and old fashion food was very tasty. Absolutely worth a visit! read more

Casa Yari - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This morning my girlfriend and I ordered the chilaquiles and the Caribbean French toast. Both were absolutely amazing!

I was at Yari on sunday afternoon 1st impression kinda not so inviting. The lighting was not what I expected, two ceiling fans pretty much is what lit up the dining area. I was with friends that had one child the other table had two of the last high chairs. My friends child had to sit on our lap. Wouldn't say a kid friendly place when having to take turns passing a child around to get a bite to eat. The food was exceptional not bad just disappointed with ambiance and vibe of the place. read more

Fantastic food and service! A family owned restaurant that pours their heritage and passion for excellent food into every dish on their menu! read more

So, so good. The restaurant itself is a nice, quiet, cozy space with 30-40 seats and nice decor and music inside. But I don't really care one way or another about that stuff, I care about the food. And the food delivered. I was given a Honduran appetizer for free to start (I guess that's the Honduran way). It was chips and a salsa that was almost like a marinara sauce on pasta. Lots of flavor, very little spice. My meal was the mofongo, a Puerto Rican staple. The shredded beef was cooked and flavored perfectly, the cornmeal base was crispy on the outside but soft on the inside, and the sauce and vegetables mixed in were delightful. It also came with lightly flavored rice pilaf and some coleslaw with a vinegar base. All awesome. Dessert was a mango flan that was sweet and creamy, but the additions that made it were thin slices of mango on top and a dusting of chili powder that provided great contrast. Highly recommend this place for groups of 2-4. read more

One of the best Yelp finds to date! Had one of the best jibarritos ever and the Puerto Rican fried rice is the bomb!!! Service is exceptional!! read more

I love Casa Yari! I've had their Churrasco, shrimp, salads and Salmon and every time food is delicious and looks beautiful as well. I just tried the Cocunut Vegan flan and it was amazing. Def recommend this place read more

This place had fantastic food and a warm and hospitable atmosphere. I'm surprised this place isn't constantly crowded. It's a total hidden gem. I really appreciated the friendliness we were greeted with and I was amazed by the depth of flavor I tasted. read more

On a whim I stopped in for lunch and am extremely glad this was the place I was near. The menu is comprised of a well focused mix of Latin foods that really diverge from Mexican restaurants. My server, Alyson, was so knowledgeable of the foods, their origin, and made great suggestions. I ended up ordering more food than I could eat just so I could take some home. This place is a fantastic choice. read more

Hector, our waiter, was friendly and attentive. It was some of the best service we've had at a restaurant. When my husband inquired about a side dish, he brought him a sample. He had a smile on his face and truly seemed to enjoy his job. The food was delicious and the service was fantastic. read more

I had the pleasure of discovering Casa Yari at Chicago Vegandale Festival. I ate the rellenito de jackfruit and it was amazing. Tasted just like Boriqua style pollo guisado well flavored and took me back to home a MUST HAVE vegan or not. I will DEF be going to the restaurant soon. read more

Recently attended a private event for which tickets had to be purchased. When my date and I arrived we were no where on the list, so the gentleman in charge of seating sat us at a table that was set for three; only to move us when the party of three arrived. We were seated at another table with another party of three. Awkward! Luckily our new tablemates were very friendly, and the conversation was both fun and informative. The event stated a set menu, and was also noted as non-alcohol. A group arrived with what looked like the entire wine aisle from Trader Joe's. Another group started the holidays early by bringing several bottles of Coquito (Puerto Rican eggnog). Once other guests noticed they headed over to Walgreens to buy some wine. Meanwhile the gentleman in charge of seating was concerned about dinner and the show staring on time. Probably should've let people know that this was BYOB. Long story short the appetizers were cold, the food was dry and not very flavorful, the dessert (pumpkin flan) was good and if you didn't BYOB you could drink the beverage that they offered which essentially tasted like very watered down orange juice. I think that the concept was supposed to be something like cucumber water. One of our tablemates stated that he would be stopping at McDonald's after the show. The highlight of the evening was the very talented and extremely funny comedian Elizardi Castro who gets 5 stars for his performance. Perhaps this was an off night for Yari who in addition to her staff, seemed to be nice people, unfortunately I wouldn't return. read more

So good. I don't get to eat much Puerto Rican food in California so it's always a special occasion when I travel. Casa Yari does not disappoint. It's BYOB--- which we didn't know-- but the food more than makes up for it. Highly recommended. read more

Eat here everyday if you can, it's so damn delicious. The restaurant is cozy and inviting, the service is great, and the food is everything you've ever wanted. Hope you love 90s slow jams, because you're getting some, and you're gonna love it. Welcome to makeout city. Coconut flan with cafe con leche will soothe any sorrows you have, and you better arrive hungry or you're going to get so stuffed you can't move. Staff is friendly and charming, I can't say enough nice things about Casa Yari, I'd move in if they'd let me. read more

It seemed as if the chef was also the waiter so it took some time but it was worth it! The chairs were comfy sofa chairs. We received some complimentary chips with salsa and some type a cheese. The chips tasted home made and delicious! We ordered the empanadas for appetizers the (veggie) with spinach and cheese. They were 4 of the best I've ever had 2 Honduran style and 2 Puerto Rican style. The dipping sauce was a spicy smooth guacamole style sauce. I ordered the skirt steak entree with plantains and yuca. I've never had yuca before (I thought it was potatoes) but it was fantastic. Everything on the plate even the grilled green onion was delicious. My partner ordered the grilled salmon entree. The sweet potatoes and mixed vegetables with the salmon were the tastiest I've ever had. It was BYOB so that was nice and the meal was very affordable. I'm going back to try a sandwich for lunch probably tomorrow. read more

very good experience the server very nice and friendly person as soon i get chance i will go back