I hosted my graduation party here. I was in contact with Adriana months before the event and she really took care of me. The day of the event, my guests were completely thrilled with the food, the ambiance, the service... and there were about 30 people!! The empanadas were DIVINE!! We also had chicken, beef, French fries, and the potato salad. Highly recommend! read more

El Nandu is my favorite Argentinean restaurant in Chicago. I saw this place on Check Please several years ago, and each time I've been the food/staff/ambiance has been legit. So with all due respect to Tango Sur (another one of my faves) this is my go to spot. One of the better places to check out in Chicago if on a date b/c of the layout and price point. And if you're lucky enough to be there when live music is being played, you're in for a real treat! I always get their shrimp and ham empanadas for an appetizer...so tasty. For the main course - definitely check out the Entrana steak if you want to know what heaven tastes like. And if you're a fan of sangria, try their red sangria. You're welcome. read more

Been here a couple of times now and look forward to coming back! Fun environment, live music, food is absolutely delicious (hasn't disappointed any of us at any time, on the contrary there was a lot of poaching from each other's plates going on) and the sangria is perfect! The staff is very friendly and have wonderful recommendations! The restaurant isn't very big, so you'd be wise to make a reservation. read more

Amazing food! Friendly staff! And great prices! My husband and I came over the weekend and we really enjoyed ourselves, we ordered a delicious pitcher of Sangria and some delicious skirt steaks! We will definitely be coming back!! read more

I've been going here with family since I was a kid. Now 30 and married, my husband and I visited for a belated Valentine's Day dinner . Lovely atmosphere, great staff, amazing tasting food with even better portion sizes. My steak was cooked perfectly and the meats are amazing!!! My piña colada could've been a bit stronger but it's always a suggestion I can make. We love this place . Worth every penny, time after time . read more

Delicious food and wonderful service. I split the Pollo Al Chimichurri with my partner and he had the Jamon Y Queso Empanada and I had the Camarones Empanada. All was delicious! I also split a carafe of the tasty sangria with a friend. $20 is super reasonable for the carafe! I appreciated the free bread as well. If coming with a big group (6+) you will be automatically charged 17% for tip and it is difficult for them to split the checks! read more

The food was delicious and also the drinks. The mollejas are delicious!!! Everything is delicious. I really love the food and the drinks, and the staff is super friendly and nice. If you love steak and you're in Chicago you must go to El Ñandú. read more

El Nandu Restaurant - Churrasco - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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After my visit this past weekend - not sure how this place is still in business... I have wanted to go to this place forever now and finally did and was sadly disappointed. 1) Everything aside from the empanda was just MEH and basically flavorless 2) Service - below avg - place was not that busy. Waited 80 MINUTES for our main course 3) Portions - especially for chicken plates should be better Other than that, place looks nice, staff was friendly, maybe just a bad night? read more

Fabulous Argentinian restaurant including the music and staff. Authentic food featuring paintings of Asimro (local artist?). Came here for the sweet breads which was cooked perfectly. The NY Strip steak with cheese was cooked perfectly as requested. read more

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Maybe we ordered the wrong thing - we both had the pollo al limon. It didn't look anything like the succulent breasts with grill marks in the photograph online, on the restaurant's website. Instead, the breasts were sliced in half length-wise, and the two flat pieces on each plate were very dry. The edges weren't even chewable, it was so over cooked. The Chimichurri they brought at the beginning of the meal was lovely, but the bread was like white Wonder Bread masquerading as kind of baguette. The service was good and the decor was quite nice, with exposed brick. But the food experience was a big disappointment. read more

El Nandu. You teased me with your promise of acclaimed empanadas, amazing meats and Sangria to die for. So I went looking for you on this stretch of Fullerton to see what the hype was all about. Your understated storefront did not beckon to me but I pulled open the door and walked into a surprisingly empty restaurant. You were quick to seat me and give me a couple of green sauces (one hot and one garlicky) along with some fresh bread. The sangria must be pre-made as I could not get mine without the orange juice so I had to pass on that specialty. And the iced tea was not fresh brewed but from a can or bottle. Pout. We went with your suggestions of empanadas (chicken-the best, shrimp -good, and the beef- eh)They were crispy, hot and very tasty and really saved the visit for me. It was only the empanadas that got you the extra star as our dinners were just so-so. I had the breaded steak with cheese served with mashed potatoes. The steak was literally buried under the cheese and lacked any kind of flavor. I had a similar dish when I was in Argentina and it was delicious so I don't know what went wrong.. And as for those potatoes? Clearly they were from a box as they had that noticeable smell that only boxed potatoes offer up. Not good. Our other entree was the Skirt steak which was highly recommended by friends but that was simply uninspired. Dinner was cheap (about $50 for appetizers, drinks and entrees for 2) and parking is easy on this stretch of Fullerton. Oh, and if you want to catch a glimpse of the kitchen- go to the restroom as you have to walk through the kitchen to get there (seemed a bit odd to me) El Nandu would be on my list to go if I was in Logan Square and wanted a couple of beers and empanadas to share with friends. But I doubt I will make a special trip to eat there again. read more

I had some hesitation initially as the storefront in the pictures didn't seem too welcoming. however, I was pleasantly surprised throughout the night. Seating was ample at 7:30pm as there was only 1 family of 8, a couple, a small group of guys in the entire restaurant. As time passed, there were customers constantly coming in...groups and couples alike. There were at least 2-3 families/groups celebrating birthdays. It felt very neat and comfortable place for a casual Argentinean steak dinner. It's not a fancy, low lit, large steakhouse. We were welcomed with fresh bread and 2 green sauces (one was chimmichuri/garlicy and the other was spicy/tangy). We ordered a half carafe of sangria which was sweet and refreshing (just a note: there is no fruit floating in these glasses). Service was friendly and knowledgeable (and handsome.. :P). we ordered the following: - Criolla empanada - this was flavorful. I would go to get this again. I like the added touch of they labeled the shell of the empanadas...so helpful. - Camarones empanada- this was fairly mild compared to the criolla but not bad. just shrimp and cheese - Churrasco Encebollado - NY strip with fried onions is a solid choice. I like that they don't over salt the meat. I asked for medium and it was just enough red for me. - Asado - The short ribs were too charred personally. it was tasty initially but the churrasco was the better choice. - I am a sucker for the their homemade flan with the dulce de leche....they give you an indulgently sweet dollop of that caramel...mmmm. One qualm I have is that their sides could be more spruced up. I initially thought the mashed potatoes came from a box but it is not. they are real. they could make is it chunkier or more flavorful. The rice was blah... sides were generally unimpressive. Overall it was a good find. read more

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Was very excited to try this place, esp. accompanied by a couple of Argentinians. Just get what they suggest! The interior of this restaurant is very festive and lively - great atmosphere. I got the Maiz empanada, these guys were delicious. I'd come back just for the empanadas - and I love that they had what they were "jamon, maiz" stamped on them - cool! Crispy outside, yummy, moist corn inside - the taste was fantastic. My brother's Jamon empanada got a good report as well. And I LOVED the chimmichurra sauce that was served along side - the tangier of the two was great. Sangria - really delish. Not overly sweet, this is Sangria for red wine lovers. Like me. Oh, and SWEETBREADS. My first time enjoying this offbeat delicacy. And I LOVE them. Yes, LOVE. Delicious, chewy little bastards. Yum. Entree time! I got Churrasco. Formidable chunk of meat. Verily, it lasted me for three meals, after I took home leftovers. Juicy, perfectly cooked . . . . mmmrrhhhmmmmmeat. And the price, damn! Quelle value! When we walked in, it was empty, and by the time we left, it was packed with people of all varieties. This made it a bit loud in the house, but when volume is caused by people being festive and having fun, it's never a bad thing. Cute waitstaff too, that's always a bonus! read more

We pulled up looking for dinner. Decided on El Nandu instead of the restaurant next door because of the awesome paintings inside. Along the right wall were tables with couples. Looks like a great date place. At the far end a small bar with, I'm assuming, most of the waitstaff and owners sitting around. They were not neglectful - just letting their guests enjoy their meals. TVs were on, but not overpowering, background visuals. Music was nice. I'm an English-only white girl, so the menu was hard for me to understand what I was ordering. I asked the waiter (forget him name) a ton of questions. He helped explain everything to me... even down to the table bread dips. My Entrana was delicious - after seeing everyone elses' queso I wished I ordered that too but it was not needed. Ate my meal at the restaurant, the next day for tacos, shared for some quesadillas and still had some left. Great, simple taste. The Milanesa and Churrascura were decent. Had the jamon and queso empanada. Did not agree with all fo the reviews, it was fine, but nothing mindblowing. Chorizo was great! But a sausage as an appetizer before steak... aye! I was full when I left. Pricing for frequent dining, but great for a stop every once in awhile. Cute place for a date. Great place for meat. read more

El Nandu Restaurant - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Oh El Nandu, your reviews are great, a friend said I'll enjoy as much as I enjoy Sabor A Cafe, so I was excited for a date night with the boyfriend. We were greeted and seated upon arriving on a Friday evening, it wasn't busy. Place on our table was bread and chimichurri sauces (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/el-nandu-chicago-2?select=F2GmrG8bqaIiovZdPlquoQ#KDUuUds4jZWKpkP5iBifQg), spicy & regular. They didn't stand out to me, it was a bit too sour for me and the bread was very basic and tasteless. I proceeded to order a pina colada, not a smart idea. Not sure if it's made fresh, but it tasted like something out of a bottle, although heavy on the liquor. We started with two empanadas, Espinaca and Maiz (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/el-nandu-chicago-2?select=F2GmrG8bqaIiovZdPlquoQ#cbIdvBtVE-iLNy44GfQnDg), we both didn't care for them. They were a bit bland and the dough wasn't our favorite, maybe we should of went for the meat fillings. My entree was the Parrillada Argentina Para Uno, a combination of our char-broiled beef short ribs, Argentine sausage and beef sweetbreads all in one delectable dish, (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/el-nandu-chicago-2?select=F2GmrG8bqaIiovZdPlquoQ#xRtOxjlviSoyumL0MOoWfA), flavor, flavor, flavor, so much of it is missing! I was definitely disappointed. The ribs were oily and burnt (extra oily reheated the next day), the sausage was extremely dry, and the beef sweetbread was bland. However, my favorite part of this dish was the rice (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/el-nandu-chicago-2?select=F2GmrG8bqaIiovZdPlquoQ#Ocgyq50JkWle69QZJfXEmA)! So full of flavor, extremely delicious! The boyfriend agreed with the rice, devouring it. While his dish, Churrasco Con Queso y Cebollas (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/el-nandu-chicago-2?select=F2GmrG8bqaIiovZdPlquoQ#tQA6qxc1kKk-yjjKWqdwjw) was okay, he had better and the meat was too fatty. I give El Nandu a 3 for the friendly service and amazingly delicious rice, but unfortunately the food wasn't up to standards of the raving reviews, which will earn 2 stars. Can't put 2.5, so we always round up right? read more

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Honestly, one star is far too many! I would describe the service/waitstaff as rude and condescending. We waited almost 2hrs for our meal, which was not worth the bad service and extensive wait. We did not even get water until we were sitting for over 30minutes and the refills of water until after we finished our food. This was my first and will be my last time at this place. read more

The food is super delicious. The service is snappy and friendly (at 5.30pm). The ambiance is casual and family friendly but I feel like the decoration is not so Argentinean. I ordered one criolla empanada, one entrana encebollad (skirt steak) with grilled onion, and one alfajor dessert and one Quilmes (imported Argentinean beer). I like the empanada and it's very different than my last empanadas. I think it's because of the spice that they put in. Must Try. The skirt steak with grilled onion is not on the menu but it was recommended to me by the waiter. The steak is perfectly cooked and the onion complements the steak really well. However I'm not a fan of the dessert. Some people might like it but It's too dry for me. Argentinean beer is a not too light for me. read more

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In Chicago, where restaurants often burst on the scene only to flame out spectacularly a la Icarus, it is rare when one can become acquainted with an establishment and see it grow into full fledged maturity. For me, that restaurant is El Nandu. When I moved into Logan Square at the fin de siècle of the 20th Century, El Nandu was one of my first destinations. The food and service captivated me immediately, and I have not been disappointed since. Like all South American restaurants, El Nandu is a temple of meat. Unlike many similar establishments in other Chicago neighborhoods, El Nandu is also a steal in value. No visit here would be complete without sampling the Empanadas, which have a hearty yet flaky crust and are filled with juicy steak, flavorful ground beef, and gooey cheese, either with ham or shrimp. You should always get at least one, and if you have a large enough table, get an order of the mollejas - sweatbreads - to share. If your friends are queasy about their meat, withhold the story of sweatbreads. Suffice it to say, El Nandu was offalized before offal was cool. But on to the main course - the steaks. As I'm sure you are aware, Argentine steaks are not your father's steak - no two inch thick corn fed cuts here. Instead, these steaks make up in breadth what they lack in depth, and are pounded and tenderized into submission before being seared to perfection on the grill. As mainstay waiter Martin will inform you, I've been having the churrasco medium rare, with Spanish yellow rice, for years and I wouldn't have it any other way. An affordable selection of Argentinian and Chilean wines round out the menu. Finally, a note on atmosphere - you can always count on an eclectic collection of South American art on the walls, and a South American slide show on the flat screen above the bar. On many evenings you will be accompanied by a guitarist performing South American classics. Arrive early to avoid the rush, but stay late to enjoy classic South American nightlife. read more

We decided to come to El Nandu after watching it being featured on Check Please! I wonder whether all the places on Check Please! have always been this busy or whether Check Please! made them popular, but there were so many people when we came. We ended up waiting for over an hour for a table. During our wait, we had a beer and a few of their empanadas. They were surprisingly delicious and left your mouth wanting more. Their sauces were also yum-mo. After being seated, I ordered the steak with onions that came with a side of rice. I was surprised the dish wasn't bigger, considering what we get at Tango Sur, but it was tasty. It wasn't exactly the best steak I've had, but it had a unique taste that I assume is Argentinian. The rice was also delicious. Also try the sweetbread which I found quite delicate. The service was a bit poor. We had to wait a long time to get service and another long time for the food, but the live music and busy atmosphere made up for all the bads. The only thing I have to say is not directed to the restaurant but to people reading this review: If you are eating at a restaurant, and see a long line of people standing around a crowded restaurant anxiously waiting for a table...I know it's your right to sit at your table for as long as you want, but just to be courteous to your fellow diners, please be considerate finish your drink and go get a coffee at Starbucks or something instead. read more

El Nandu Restaurant - Sweetbread. Yum! - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I ate here about a week ago with my boyfriend and we really liked it. I don't remember our server's name, but he was very pleasant. I also liked that he checked up on us just the right amount of times. We started off our dinner by ordering the Espinca, Tucumana, and Queso empanadas. They were all delicious and perfectly crispy. I got the Entraña (I asked for medium well and it came out perfect) with yellow rice and the bf got the Parrillada Argentina Para Uno with mashed potatoes. Both entrees were absolutely delicious and to our liking, but I especially liked the buttery, mashed potatoes. We ended our meal with dessert, Flan Con Dulce De Leche. The bf was hesitant at first about ordering it, but we both agreed that what sets El Nandu's flan from other flans is the Argentine sweet creamed milk that comes along with it. That brown gooeyness is ridiculously delicious! I will definitely be back here with family and friends. Service is great. Ambiance is nice. Sangria is good. Food is absolutely yummy. read more

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great food! empanadas and the chicken with smothered cheese was a good dish. mash potatoes was the bomb.

Thanks to the pics on Yelp, I was ready to order before I even saw the menu. I ordered the short ribs with the rice. My friend ordered the carne asada. Both were ok. Their sangria was tasty, and out server was really cool. We had no issues (other than the fact they were out of mojitos :( ). We left, and we had to make an emergency stop to mcdonalds to use their toilet. I never thought if be so happy to go to mcdonalds until that day. I felt so sick that night and the entire day after. And it wasn't just me. My friend also felt sick. I guess this is how a colon cleanse must feel like. Overall, I don't think I would come back. The service and sangria were great, but the place is out of my way, and I don't need any more colonoscopy preps for the year. read more

El Nandu Restaurant - The ribs with rice. The bf gave me a piece if his breaded chicken to try ( on the left corner) - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Nice place! I went on a wednesdat night and got a steak with onion. The meal tasted great! The server was attentive and helpful. I would recommend this place for everyone read more

El Nandu Restaurant - Empanada pollo - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This is my favorite local "steak joint!" The "entrana" is so juicy and flavorful; my son loves it too, although sometimes we'll order the "churrasco" and enjoy that, too. I appreciate that the steaks are cooked to perfection as well. When I want something lighter, my favorite entree is the "pollo al limon." NOTE: some of the steaks are breaded; not my favorite, but my husband likes the "milanesa con queso." Everyone love the empanadas! Sometimes we order a two or three of these (per person) and skip the entree. Pretty space. Casual atmosphere. Very clean. They have been in Logan Square for many years and have kept up the great food and service. read more

In it's defense this is the only Argentinian restaurant I've ever been to, so I don't have anything to compare it with. The place is cute and cozy. I like the fact that it's been here for as long as I can remember and it remains a neighborhood staple. The staff who have also been here for as long as I remember are very friendly and attentive. The food is good. Not great. I like their empanadas but I'm not sure that I'd say they were amazing. I like their chicken with melted cheese and the side of rice. The portions are hugeeeee enough for two or three. Their sangria is also very good. Overall I think the place is a bit over priced for what it is. The food feels like it's home cooked. Nothing fancy. It's good but not fine cuisine. read more

El Nandu Restaurant - Tucumana empanada - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My friends and I came here after I saw it on check please. We got there a little after 6:00, and had a little difficulty finding the place not expecting the Chicago real neighborhood feel. Our waiter was great. We ordered the sangria and empanadas. Amazing. As a pescetarian I started by ordering the seafood while the meateaters ordered everything else. I really enjoyed the sangria, one of my friends found it too sweet and added lemon to cut the taste. For my entree I ordered more empanadas with a side of potatoes. Delish. Although they brought out my empanadas without my mash potatoes, but they stayed out until everyones meal came out. My friends who ordered the garlic chicken and steak and onions enjoyed their food. My other two friends were surprised when their food came out breaded didn't really enjoy their meals. Over all I really enjoyed this place and even got dessert. The name has slipped my mind but it was a cheese plate with congealed sweet potato. Another winner. I would definitely return with a date or with friends. read more

El Nandu Restaurant - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Visited this restaurant for the first time for my brother in law's birthday back in May. Heard a lot about it from different people but after trying for myself, I was greatly disappointed. The service was not very welcoming and almost looked annoyed to have a large group there. The live music was a nice perk, the trio of musicians played their guitars very well and performed many songs my dad listened to when I was growing up. The food was sub-par to that of similar restaurants. The chicken was insipid and dry and the skirt steak was also bland. Sadly everyone raves about how their best item is the skirt steak but it was underwhelming. Their carbonated beverages were also not good during our visit. Either their machine needed maintenance or something else was seriously wrong, although they kept using the excuse that our diet Coke tasted funky because it was diet RC instead. Alright, we opted for a regular Sprite/7up instead(don't remember which is the one they carry) but that tasted just as bad, horrible aftertaste. Limited parking, bad service, disappointing food. This place is certainly not for me. read more

Loved the steak and sweetbreads. Salad has eggs onions tomatoes and olives perfect. Empanadas to die for. I had meat and also spinach. Fabulous art on walls by Cuban artist Casimiro. Fun place to see also! I will come back! Oh, the flan....mmmmm good! read more

After spending a significant amount of time in Argentina I have come to love their food. El Nandu is authentic Argentine foods, not just some guy cooking what he thinks to be Argentine food. Th e portions are out of this world huge! I mean, that milanesa had to be a couple of pounds... MAN! It's also very tasty! I would suggest getting some empanadas, a milanesa, followed by the dulce de leche/flan for dessert. Service is classic Argentine laid-back, chill, and friendly. This place is worth the drive up north. read more

El Nandu Restaurant - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I went to Ñandu last weekend with some friends and the food was out of this world amazing. In addition, our server, Nahuel, made the experience even better. Friendly, fast, and attentive. We will be back for sure! read more

I would've given this place 4 stars, but the main dishes just aren't as good as the appetizers. Went here with the bf after we were trying to think of new places to eat and we found this on none other than Yelp! So, thanks Yelp! The bf mainly wanted to go here for the empanadas so we ended up ordering one of every empanada on the menu--8 empanadas. They certainly did not disappoint. My absolute favorite (and the only one I didn't get a picture of) was the cheese empanada. The cheese was sharp enough and completely melted--just ooey goodness. Each empanada also comes with the name food colored on so you're able to tell which is which. For our main dish, we ordered one entree and shared. We ordered a dish that consisted of 3 different meats which came with a side of rice. The whole dish itself was HUGE and we were glad we shared. The platter came with short ribs, Argentinian sausage, and sweetbreads. The short ribs were really tough and chewy, but had a nice char-grilled flavor. The Argentinian sausage tastes like something I could have bought at Jewel. While it was tasty, there was nothing special about it. I was a little hesitant to try the sweetbreads, but I was pleasantly surprised. It has a nice gamey-earthy taste to it. The service is not that great. Our server, while he was nice, never came back around after giving us our food and we had to catch his attention to ask for more water. If the main dishes were better and the service were better, than four stars would definitely be attainable. read more

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I dropped into El Nandu for the first time in about a year and was surprised to find a completely rehabbed interior, a new bar, what appears to be a new kitchen, and a new seating arrangement. Nandu was one of my favorite steak and/or empanada haunts back in the day and I was worried the new changes might extend to the food which needed no tampering. They *did* change things around -- a tad. And, well, holy smokes flavor attack to the mouth! The empanadas (we had cheese, shrimp, and corn) were even flakier and tastier than I remembered. For my meal I ordered the entrana (skirt steak) rare with mashed potatoes. The steak was massive and folded over on itself and tasted so wonderful and juicy. I wish you could have been there, really. One slight complaint: Whenever ordering margaritas with salt (then & now) they serve the glasses coated in table salt which is weird. Service was excellent and we'll make it a point to be back sooner than later. read more

I was referred by my best friend. She told me to come here with my girlfriend for a date night. WOW!!! The food, service, decor, ambience, etc was very well set up and delivered to perfection. The food was amazing. You have to try the empanadas and Entrana Steak!!! I am actually going back tomorrow because I am craving it and it is worth the drive for me. Great staff. Never had issues and been coming here over 1 year now. read more

I would give this place a B-. The quality of the food was A+ but the flavor was lacking. I am not sure they use any seasoning on the steaks. The sangria was not good at all. The service was great and friendly staff. read more

El Nandu is an Argentinian restaurant in Logan Square. BF and I went to try the empanadas. There was a place in New York I used to always go to and just get empanadas for my meal so I thought we'd do that. We ended up each getting two empanadas for starters and then each ordering entrees in addition. Everything was fabulous. Very tasty. We loved the two condiments we were served even though we don't know what they were.. they were both green and delicious. We will definitely be back. This is what we had: * Criolla Empanada: A delicious blend of ground bell, red peppers, onions, yellow raisins, hard - boiled eggs, herbs and other condiments. * Pollo Empanada: Stuffed with tasty chicken, red bell peppers, green onions, herbs and other condiments. * Camarones Empanada: For the seafood lover, this empanada is filled with fresh shrimp, paramesan and white cheese, herbs and other spices * Maiz Empanada: Fresh corn mixed with green onions, red bell peppers, hard - boiled eggs, cheese, herbs and other mouth - watering condiments * Pollo Al Chimichurri: A grilled, boneless breast of chicken topped with creamy version of our famous and popular chimichuri sauce, made of garlic, parsly and olive oil. * Churrasco Encebollado: Our most popular churrasco! This tender char - broiled steak is served with a top- layer of fresh cut and grilled onions. read more

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Our go-to Argentinian place in Chicago - the best empanadas that we've found. Lovely, low-key atmosphere and wonderful service. read more

El Nandu Restaurant - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Place is unreal!! Very large skirt steak with mashed potatoes and some awesome Chimichurri sauce!! Fire fire fire

The Milanesa here is fire! Have some beef empanadas that are flaky and have a delicious sealed crust. My uncle's family would always get together here to celebrate his birthday. read more

My 2nd visit and won't be the last. Love their empenadas and coffee!!!! And def great steak and customer service. Their waiters are very professional and friendly that they don't mind chatting with you and answering questions regarding their food & culture. read more

El Nandu Restaurant - The best empenadas I've ever had :) - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I came here several years ago when they were at their former location. I was excited to come back here again. I'm am certain their food is still excellent. My problem is the dining experience. I remember them having live music there, but this time, the amps were way too loud, and there were only three parties in the entire restaurant, including us. I couldn't hear what my partner was saying. I pointed it out to the waiter, and nothing was done to turn the sound down. A few minutes later, I told him that we were leaving because of the noise, and nothing was done to get us to stay. Order out, but I'd recommend not eating in person. read more