We got the la puerca arrepas (shredded pork) and the sampler plate. The arrepas were just as tasty and stuffed with filling as I remember. I love the hint of sweetness of the green sauce, it goes well with everything. My favorite from the sampler plate was the plantains. The tamarindo we got was also huge and so refreshing. So good and filling. The staff are also great. The only minus for me was that the strobe light inside was a bit distracting. But overall, I highly recommend this spot. read more

El Rincon De Fabio - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Pabellon Arepas: Shredded beef, black bean, sweet plantain, cilantro sauce, cheese. These are like the slider versions of regular-sized arepas; although small, they are deceptively filling. They have a fridge full of hot sauce bottles inside and I def rec grabbing a bottle and dousing that sauce on these. Tequeños: Fried cheese sticks with a green sauce (sauce was sweeter than the cilantro sauce that accompanied the Arepa. You can't convince me the outside isn't just mini pillsbury crescent rolls (I dig it) Also pictured: Passion fruit juice and Hibiscus Juice served in Chalices. It's a party on Fabio's corner every night. Between the flashing OPEN sign by the entrance and the colorful patio looking out towards Argyle street, it's a sensory overload in the best way. Immaculate presentation on the food and drink as well. read more

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On a whim my lovely wife and I dined at El Rincon De Fabio on a warm Thursday evening. This colorful Venezuelan restaurant is located on Argyle just west of Sheridan. The interior is wildly decorated so it feels like you are in some sort of parade. They also have a covered outdoor patio should you wish to dine outside. We ordered at the counter, and our food was brought out to us in minutes. I had a hard time choosing what to order, mainly because the menu seemed loaded with interesting choices. We were amazed to find that our entree selections qualified for a free glass of icy margarita each, so we were grateful to receive free beverages. My capacha was a large sweet corn pancake that is folded over and stuffed with cheese and your choice of filling (I went with shredded brisket) - it was a yummy and satisfying dinner. My love enjoyed her plate of brisket filled arepas - yup, two arepas in an order. I have a hunch that we will return to El Rincon De Fabio when we're in the area. read more

El Rincon De Fabio 1002 W Argyle St, Chicago, IL 60640 Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars I've walked past this beautiful spot on Argyle many times. The area is known for its vibrant Vietnamese food scene, but there are a few hidden gems tucked closer to Sheridan--and El Rincon De Fabio is definitely one of them. Stepping inside feels like entering a Venezuelan oasis. The décor is completely on theme, from the seating and tables to the music and TV--it's an immersive experience. I also really loved the cozy front patio area. The main server was incredibly sweet and helpful, especially as I navigated the vegetarian options. I ended up trying a mushroom combo and a potato combo, both served with a mix of pico de gallo, plantains, and fries. Everything was flavorful, though I personally preferred the potato dish over the mushroom one--my palate isn't the most adventurous, so the simpler flavors worked better for me. I will say, being vegetarian here is tough--the meat dishes looked absolutely delicious. Once I'm ready to eat meat again, I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu. Overall, this was a solid first experience. If you're in the area, definitely stop by and check out this hidden gem--it's well worth your time. read more

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La comida estaba INCREÍBLE! Honestly Venezuelan food is already hard to find and fire Venezuelan food is even harder - Glad I can find a spot not too far from home and super easy to get to since its a 3 minute walk from the Argyle stop. Atmosphere feels like your grandmas house with natural lighting and beautiful plants around the walls read more

EXCELLENT!! Finally made it in here and you have a fan for life! Was already excited to try the arepas, but then you offer free margaritas for customers, 10000% yes please and thank you. I had the crispy fish arepa and it was excellent. Packed with flavor and textures, and perfectly fried fish. I could've stopped at one, but I ate both in one sitting and I had no regrets. Also lots and lots of delicious sauce- loved it! Can't wait to come back and try more! read more

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Cero recomendable, un servicio patético. Pedí comida navideña para mi familia por teléfono y la persona que me atendió la orden no me cobró por teléfono. Al llegar al restaurante, la misma persona me informó que le dio mi comida a otra persona porque la comida no estaba paga. Mi pregunta fue por qué no me cobró la comida por teléfono, y lo que me respondió fue "¿pero cómo te voy a cobrar por teléfono?", una práctica que es totalmente normal, cobrarle al cliente por teléfono. Lo que es aún peor, manejé 30 minutos para recoger la comida y ni una disculpa me ofrecieron por su falta de profesionalismo. En otras instancias, el deber del personal de un restaurante es cobrar el pedido por teléfono o devolverme la llamada para confirmar que el pedido será recogido. Por todas estas fallas, además del bajo nivel de profesionalismo al no disculparse por el error cometido, no recomiendo el Ricón de Fabio y, por mi parte, no volveré a este restaurante. READ IN ENGLISH BELOW Not recommended at all, a pathetic service. I ordered Christmas food for my family by phone and the person who took my order did not charge me over the phone. When I arrived at the restaurant, the same person informed me that they gave my food to someone else because the food was not paid for. My question was why they did not charge me for the food over the phone, and what they responded was, "but how am I going to charge you over the phone?", a practice that is totally normal, charging the customer over the phone. What is even worse, I drove 30 minutes to pick up the food and they did not even offer me an apology for their lack of professionalism. In other instances, the duty of restaurant staff is to charge for the order over the phone or call me back to confirm that the order will be picked up. For all these failures, in addition to the low level of professionalism shown by not apologizing for the mistake made, I do not recommend El Rincón de Fabio and, on my part, I will not return to this restaurant. read more

A solid Arepa joint that is family owned and who are very enthusiastic about you trying the entire menu. The service they provide is also top-notch. The place itself is colorful, clean, and has a fun vibe. The food is also fantastic, I tried the La Puerca Arepa which was juicy and flavorful. I also had Tequeños having no idea what they were and it was basically a Venezuelan cheese-stick with a honey mustard-esque sauce. Not my speed, but wouldn't say don't try it. I would, and have, recommend it to anyone who hasn't been here yet. read more

I love this place. I was having a very bad day of luck and yknow what, the arepas from Fabio's SAVED MY LIFE. Look at the crispy outsides. The gooey insides. Flavor unlike anything. What's special? It's made with love. Looking forward to many more encounters with El Rincon de Fabio. read more

El Rincon De Fabio - VENEZUELAN TASTE SIDE SAMPLER LA VEGUERA AREPA - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Wow! Where to start... I found this place while on a morning walk and it was all I could think about all day! Came here for dinner and fell in love! The ambience was warm and inviting. The service was great! I don't think I've ever seen anyone smile so much. The food was amazing! Overstuffed arepas were not only full of meat, cheese,etc, they were full of love as well! The fine folks here truly care about what they're serving. I don't usually eat at the same place twice when I visit Chicago but I made an exception for El Rincon! I ate here on Saturday AND Sunday! read more

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I live around the block and love arepas rellenos so decided to try this new spot out! IT DID NOT DISAPPOINT. I forgot the name of the arepa I got but it had steak pieces in it and the steak was so well marinated and juicy. I also love that it came as two little arepas instead of a giant one that would be much harder to eat. I also ordered the maduros which were not sweet. Very different than the maduros I'm used to so be warned. They weren't bad, just not what I was expecting and the arepas still made up for it. Def coming back! read more

El Rincon De Fabio - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

the amount of swear words going through my mind eating these.... i can not share with the world. the amount of lives i would sacrifice i mean live over and over again to eat this over and over again.... oh boy... i never identified with a small window art more.... a reflection of me i am not afraid to show. i am no longer me but i am it. they reduced me down to a mere eating machine. i couldnt be happier. oink . read more

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Great service the owner is a very nice guy and he makes delicious food. The music is great as well so the vibe is good.

We were excited to finally try Venezuelan cuisine locally for birthday lunch, however to our dismay our experience fell flat. The service was okay, (slight language barrier) and the food was disappointingly mediocre - a waste of time and our money. read more

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First time visitor and will be back again. Online ordering was quick and easy, food was ready at set time. Fabio was so welcoming and friendly. Ordered a shredded beef empanada and a pabellon arepa both were incredible. Large portions full of flavor read more

El Rincon De Fabio - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My friend and I walked by this place and the outdoor patio caught our eye. We decided to have dinner here and sit outside as it was a beautiful sunny day. We ordered some arepas, one with pork, brisket, and chicken. My favorite was the brisket which was recommended. The one I would not recommend was the pork as it wasn't as tender as the chicken and brisket. The chicken and brisket are the most popular arepas to order. This place is great for food and drinks as you can get some good margs here as well. The staff was very patient with us with what we should get. I would love to come here again to try it other items on their menu as well. read more

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Came in here on a Friday night to pick up food for dinner to take home. The guy working behind the counter was friendly and made some recommendations for me based on my hunger level. The place inside is inviting, cozy, and has great colorful decor. My food was very tasty, and I'd 100% recommend this place to others. I love Venezuelan food! I'll be back! read more

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Food was amazing, I went twice this weekend. Stopped by during a bike ride , they have outdoor dining as well. read more

El Rincon De Fabio - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

First time trying it and mannnnn it was sooo good the arepas pabellón are to die for and the cake they have was also really good

WOW!! I have been wanting to try this restaurant for a while now but have just never gotten the chance. I am now so upset with myself that it's taken me this long to try it! Ordered for lunch today and the food was delicious, hot, and fresh. Also getting 2 huge arepas for only $18 is such a steal it was hard to believe! Staff was extremely nice when i picked up my food as well. Will for sure be returning in the future! Cannot recommend enough! read more

El Rincon De Fabio - PABELLON AREPAS - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great food, but if you want takeout order ahead or plan to wait. In the warmer months they have outdoor dining. The fried chicken was surprisingly good! read more

Great food, HUGE portions and delicious sauces. Friendly service and a bright and colorful atmosphere! Reasonable prices, too!

This place is delicious! I've only had the Arepas and empanadas, but both were really good. I will definitely be back soon!

We visited the storefront and its adorable, brightly colored, festive outdoor seating area on a food tour, and we really enjoyed it. Service was quick - they had our food ready and on trays. We sampled beef and chicken arepitas, and while they were delicious, the real star of the show was the cilantro sauce. We could have dove into a bucket of it! The arepitas were the best I've ever had, and the cilantro sauce really kicked it up another notch. Would absolutely return, would absolutely recommend. read more

Local authentic Venezuelan restaurant spending their culture in the uptown/ Vietnamese neighborhood. If the sight of their colorful outdoor patio doesn't draw you near, the smell of their food will do the rest. They have live music playing on the tv to keep patrons entertained. Super cozy seating which gives the family feel and vibes. The cashier must be the son or brother of the chefs as he was super knowledgeable and upbeat. He had tons of recommendations and did a great job being alert and available once we were ready to order. I chose to try four of their empanadas: two beef and two chicken. I had a major craving for them lol They took about 10 minutes to arrive and came with an avocado green creamy salsa that can be used but trust the empanadas their own work. You can tell the breading is made in house and stuffed right in the kitchen. If you held the empanada in your palm, it holds massive weight. Like they are not skimpy on the filling or the size of the empanada. For four, I paid $16 which isn't bad. In other non authentic places you may get two or three depending. The flavors were there and it wasn't dry. I intend to refund to try their well known arepas! read more

El Rincon De Fabio - Empanadas - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Service, food, and vibes are on point. Definitely will be returning. Large portions worth the price. read more

El Rincon De Fabio - PATACONES CACHAPA WITH MEAT AND CHEESE (MEZCLA DE HARINA PAN Y MAIZ FRESCO) - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Delicious arepas, always wanted to try it and when doing so it just hit the spot. Tender meats and good portions

First time trying this place and it was great. The service is real good. Would recommend this place if you want some good authentic Venezuelan food. read more

El Rincon De Fabio - LA VEGUERA AREPA - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Delicious and great portions for the price and quality. We ordered takeout, and everything was packaged nicely. Incredible flavors, not too salty, and the arepa was soft and held up nicely. Meat was tender and juicy, and beef empanadas paired well with the green sauce. I'd definitely dine in if I'm in the area! read more

El Rincon De Fabio - Arepas Family Size For 4 Bar Style - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The best Venezuelan arepas in Chicago! It's definitely delicious and the best I ever had! Second time eating here in one week, and it's even better than the previous one. The Shredded Beef Arepas what I ordered was very tasty, flavorful. Perfect seasoning for me, especially because I don't eat spicy food, and this was delicious. My daughter ordered the Sausage Arepas and that was also delicious. For drinks, we ordered the Mexican bottled Coca Cola. And with Yelp check in, I had received a full size cup of Passionfruit Juice. Very yummy! When you walk in, go to the register to order your meal, pay for it, then find an available table, or order it to go. The cashier, a young man, was very polite. He also served the food when it was ready. He came back to check on me if I needed anything else. The dining room is small, but they have plenty of tables and chairs. It's colorfully decorated with flowers and flags, and even Venezuelan paper money is on display at every table under a plastic cover. It's very interesting to see the huge size of paper money. There are additional tables and chairs outside, right front of the restaurant if you prefer outdoor dining. read more

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First time trying El Rincon De Fabio. Cute place. Service was great. Food was phenomenal!! Our new favorite place for arepas even though Bien me Sabe is literally 2 minute walk from our place. Arepas we're fresh. Just crispy enough but not hard. Just enough delicious filling that you can pick them up without making a mess. Empanada we're awesome as were the maduros. Will definitely add this to our rotation. read more

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Lovely restaurant, the Arepas were delicious and the staff were super friendly too. I most definitely will be back!! read more

El Rincon De Fabio - The arepas are insane 10/10!!!!!!! - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Check out this lovely family run gem on Argyle! Arepas with a variety of fillings and all pair well with the homemade sauces--one a cilantro cream and another slightly spicy version. The service is welcoming (thank you, Albert!) and the food tastes like a wonderful home cooked meal! You can dine inside or outside (recommended, weather permitting!). Recommended dishes: Venezuelan taster (appetizer), Paballon, Doña Eliana, and Verguera. Can't wait to come back and try the fries! read more

Food is delicious and at a comfortable price. I have made this my go to stop for my Arepas. Try the Latin bowls as well.You have to come try the drink called ChiCha, it is delicious. read more

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The food here is top notch. Truly delicious every time. I don't quite know how they get everything perfect every time. We've come here 8-10 times since they've opened and the consistency is impressive. We typically order the family meal + empanadas and we're always very satisfied. The cheese empanada's are incredible. We have rotated through the chicken, pork, and brisket family meals and are always impressed by how tender and perfectly seasoned everything is. The portions are incredible too, so we are always eating leftovers for days afterwards. I dont love the new change where if you order ahead they dont start making it until you arrive and pay (we usually pay in cash). But I assume this is because a customer didnt arrive after placing a big order and their margins are thin. Not convenient for me, but the food is good enough that Ill work with them on it. read more

Delicious, reasonably priced with huge portions. The food is all incredibly fresh, flavorful and homey. The staff is very friendly and attentive. Had the plantain sandwich with brisket and it was divine. This is such a cute, casual and yummy place. Second time coming, can't wait to come back. read more

A new Uptown food gem! I can't recommend this place enough. The beef Arepas are the best I've ever had. Perfectly crisp outside with high quality beef. Next time I've got to try the pork or chicken because these were top tier. The sauces provided were very flavorful and added a good level of heat. The waiter was extremely friendly and we will definitely be back. The only possible complaint is that the napkins are very thin and it's a messier food with all the sauces. I felt bad using so many. read more

El Rincon De Fabio - Shredded beef arepas - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Wow! Just wow! This place opened earlier this month and we could not wait to try! As we walked in you could feel the energy and smell the delicious aroma. Sadly we had to run so we took our order to go. Our food traveled well and we were floored at how amazing it tasted! We will be repeat customers. read more

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I ordered a veggie bowl for take-out. It was so large, I'll be eating the remainder for tomorrow's lunch! Very delicious. read more

Great food and excellent service! We ordered the crispy fish arepa, veggie arepa, and chips with guasacaca. All of it was delicious. The star of the show was honestly the sauce in the green bottle on the table. Not sure what it was but it tasted like a cilantro lime crema and it was good on everything! read more