Finally I was able to dine here last week! My friends and I chose this place to have our Christmas get together. The decor of the place it's very industrial which I loved and the minimalistic vibe was appreciated! We were immediately seated and right away we got warm bread and butter super delicious! We ordered our drinks and they were good! For our food we had the empanadas, el filet and mar y Tierra, the purée on the the filet and mar y tierra was phenomenal! And the meat super soft and well cooked. Very inexpensive steak house compared to the ones downtown and the portions are huge! We didn't get to try the desserts since we were super full but will do next time. Giving it four stars only due to a bad joke that was out of place coming from our server, the rest of the staff went above and beyond and even other servers asked if we wanted another drink or dessert. Overall good experience! read more

What a terrible experience. We had made a reservation over the phone, but when we arrived we were told that they didn't take reservations... The lady was very rude, dismissive, and wanted to argue with us. The manager came over and the story then shifted several times. They finally said they could get us in in 25 minutes. We asked them what they would do for the inconvenience, and they said they vaguely said would take care of us. We proposed that to be comping a drink while we waited and the manager wouldn't give us an answer. When we could tell he had hesitations about doing something so simple, we were not too encouraged, and asked what the issue with that was. He said "for all I know, you could order Louis the Thirteenth," which is about $200 a shot. At that point, they did not deserve our business, and we left. They didn't seem to care. Will not be back. read more

Have been to Folklore a few times now and every time has been a great experience. Everything from the service to the food has been on point and they also have good music playing (at least they did on a Friday night) with a DJ as well. My friends and I always start off with the beef empanadas which are phenomenal and a must get!! Then some of my friends ordered the "parrillada for two" and just shared it. That had a few different meats and also a side of vesuvio potatoes. I had the churrasco steak with chimichurri sauce on the side. That was so good however it is not the best steak I've ever had. Def worth a try if your are in the mood for good Argentinian food! read more

Food was excellent with a fabulous atmosphere to top it off! Mashed potatoes are a MUST! I'll be back! read more

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I lived in Argentina for over a year some years back and since then have never eaten really authentic Argentine food. This is why eating at Folklore was a very positive surprise because it offers truly authentic food, from appetizer (we had chorizos) through dessert (in our case flan with dulce de leche). The service was very good and our waiter was very friendly. It is not the cheapest food ($24 for a bife ancho) but it is definitely worth the price. The restaurant offers a nice ambience with candlelight and diverse Latin music. We will surely come back on our next stop in Chicago. read more

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A great place to have dinner with friends or bring a date! The staff are extremely friendly and informative. The fillet mignon with 2 large Prawns is a must have. Cooked to perfection, juicy, slightly chard on the outside, and flavorful. They also have a large drink menu with South American inspired drinks. This place definitely took me by surprise. A must visit type of place if you are in the city. read more

Folklore Argentine Grill - Argentine Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I came here initially because I was intrigued by the wine selection & it featured several "Malbecs". The decor is very romantic. It's extremely dark & every individual table has a single candlelight as in a real candle. After tasting the "alma negra ref blend" that intrigue was quickly diminished to disappointment however I stuck around for the entree anyway & glad I did. So after some just ok empanadas with tasteless sauce they serve a complimentary salad which had the most delicious citrus vinaigrette I've had at a restaurant. Last but certainly not least the salmon with lobster sauce was amazing! What makes the dish so appealing is it's basically sitting atop a bed of lobster bisque. The "lobster sauce" wasn't extremely thick like most bisque but the way the flavors complimented each other was divine. Although premature, I'd be willing to vouch that this is the best salmon dish in the city hands down. read more

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I just don't know how I could have forgotten to review one of my favorite places. My husband and I come here often and have yet to be disappointed. We have had double dates there, taken our families there, and just yesterday celebrated our anniversary there. The atmosphere is perfect for a romantic date night or an adult night out. It's warm, inviting, and cozy. In the countless times my husband and I have been there I have only twice had to wait for a table and even then it was for no more then 10 minutes. Parking is off the street and it can get pretty busy given all the little spots around the area. Yesterday we ordered some ham and cheese empanadas, some of the best I have ever had, and the Parrillada para dos which is a grill that is brought to your table with a selection of different meats, delicious indeed! In the past we've had their Medio Pollo al Limón, La Pasta, and Churrascó, I'm sure I'm forgetting a few, and NONE have disappointed. I have to admit that the person who greets and seats you never seems friendly but they aren't rude either however the rest of the wait staff has always been nothing short of wonderful. This little gem is a must visit, you won't be disappointed. read more

Just came in for drinks Bc we ate a big lunch, but the bartender was great. She Answered any questions we needed but left us alone enough too. We will for sure be back for dinner and dancing on a sat night coming up! If the food is anything like tango sur, we are in good hands! Great atmosphere, great drinks, so far amazing read more

Being from Argentina, I wasn't expecting much, but wow did their parillada surprise me! I am a meat lover and they met my expectations! The morcilla was delicious, as were the costillas and everything else on the plate! If you want traditional Argentinean cuisine I highly recommend! Decorations were very hipster-ish, there was almost no light in the location- all candle lit- which made it hard to read the menu. Also if you go I highly recommend the alfajores for dessert! I had the traditional one (yum) and the Dulce de Leche one (even yummier)! read more

The food is excellent!!! I ordered the lamb chops and they were perfectly seasoned. They were served on a bed of mashed sweet potatoes that were perfect, no lumps. I also ordered the corn empanadas which was also excellent. I don't drink, however the bar tender made me a pineapple margarita, it was so good! They really were accommodating. The service there was good, I will be returning. read more

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Great steak, good price, & decent sangria! Brought my mom for her birthday here & she enjoyed herself. We ate well and had plenty of left overs. The restaurant has chef specials with reasonably priced items. I ordered the steak from EL Cue and mom ordered the Vesuvio, which were both excellent! It's a cute little restaurant and I would love to come back. read more

We stood at the host stand for at least 5 minutes. The host walked by us several times but did not say a word to us. After 5 minutes, he said "I'll be with you in a bit" and again walked away. After another couple minutes, we simply left after being welcomed so poorly. read more

Welp, I stand corrected. I had the opportunity to visit Folklore again, and they hit it out of the park - specifically, the steak was wonderful and more than made up for the paltry first visit. Drinks: We went on a Wednesday night, and the caipirinha were $7. There must have been 6 whole limes in the drink, which was impressive in and of itself. The TEY QUERISI MEING (that's take it easy man, for those who can't figure it out - I didn't and made an idiot of myself) was once again stellar. I said it before and I'll say it again, it's a good thing I can't make them at home. I asked for a spicy red, and they brought me a glass that wasn't even on the menu; it was perfect. I ordered the Solotario with gorgonzola; took the cheese off the steak - it didn't need it. At all. And, by the way, I ordered rare, and it was indeed rare!!!! My dining companion ordered the skirt steak, WITHOUT membrane (which I recommend unless you know what you're getting into) and it was also delicious. Service was attentive but relaxed, empanadas once again didn't disappoint, two thumbs up! I'll be back, but now at least I know what to order to get my steak on properly. read more

Romantic ambience for the win! Came here on a Tuesday night on a date and they had half priced bottles of wine. We ended up ordering two bottles of the 2014 Malbec '46 from Mendoza. If you're a red wine drinker, this is a go to! It has an earthy balance and it's not too overpowering. It's a perfect wine to pair with a nice steak or to drink solo. The food was overall exquisite. I ordered the Costeleta Organic (bone-in-ribeye) and my date ordered El Filet (filet mignon). The ambience is perfect for a date night or first date. The staff is not too pushy and will leave you alone 80% of the time. Our waiter was very sweet and helpful. We were there for almost 3hrs and he checked up on us a few times the entire time. They also gave us free dessert at the end of our meals!! Overall, I had a wonderful experience at Folklore and will definitely be coming back for more! read more

My husband and I walked in on a Saturday night at 7pm. It wasn't terribly busy but we expected a bit of a wait and we were in no hurry. We grabbed seats at the bar and placed our drink order. All was well and we waited about 30 minutes for our table. The hostess let us know our table was ready and it ended up taking another 20 to 30 minutes till we were actually seated. Why? No one told us but our amazing bartender deserves 5 stars as he noticed and offered us a free round on him - thank you! We finally sat down with our complimentary drinks and our server seemed very rushed and uninterested. He didn't notice we already had drinks and asked right away for an order. We also noticed the table and seats were not fully clean. My blouse and jeans ended up filthy from something left on the table from the last group and it was too late before I noticed for our waiter to do anything. The least the wait staff can do is make sure the table and chairs are clean before sitting the next party. The food is great but the customer service is definitely hit or miss. We live nearby and want to make this our neighborhood spot but we keep coming up short with the service. I hope this changes and we can give this place another try. read more

I was really craving blood. And had been for WEEKS. Before you think that I am so enthralled in the recent hemoglobin-sucker craze that I fancy myself as one of them sun and garlic haters, I have to add an important word here. SAUSAGE. I had been craving blood sausage for quite a while. Black pudding wouldn't do. What I really wanted was some French 'boudin' baked in the oven with melting apples but the closest thing I could think of was some Argentinean fare. So when Ruxbin told us that we would have to wait about 95 minutes for a table to celebrate the double birthday of our men, I didn't hesitate long before suggesting Folklore. Meat and guys?!?!?!? Ummm, hello!!! We walked our way up there on Division, settled for a nice table inside (cooler than outside and the decor makes it really worthwhile), perused the menu and settled on cocktails and a nice Spanish tortilla to share. And then the main event happened. Parillada para dos, mi amor, mucho carne y my beloved blood sausage flanked by these delicious little sweetbread suckers (this type, figuratively. Nothing to fear from them). I enjoyed my protein fiesta, slightly regretting to not have more bread, potatoes or any other kind of starch (preferably) or vegetables (if it has to be) to complete my delight. But it was still ok. I ate like there was no tomorrow, drank the same and celebrated the man of my life at the same time. Not bad for a Friday night. Be prepared to take home left-overs, these people don't mess around. And book your plane ticket to Buenos Aires because it's always best to get what you love from the source. Just a suggestion. read more

I'd venture to say Folklore has one of the best restaurant atmospheres I've experienced in the city. [This might have been influenced by the great night I had with fabulous company, so this could have swayed my opinion a smidge...;) ] You know what I love? I love when restaurants understand that lighting can make or break the ambiance. White candle sticks on every table apparently provide the perfect lighting. Who knew? They did. You can actually see the menu and your food but still catch the soft shadows on your companion's face. Cozy, inviting, intimate, sexy... The tables are all dark rich wood. The floor is a beautiful light wood in contrast. The decor is rustic, but contemporary. Full, thoughtful and finished, but not cluttered. The bar is even beautiful and the martinis well made. The ONLY reason it doesn't get 5 stars is the menu. Don't get me wrong, it is a steak feast and that's awesome... but for $18-35 per entree, give me a little more than some romaine lettuce as a salad... Entrees come with no side dishes either. You've got to fork over another $3 for mashed potatoes. They were extremely tasty, but how about just throwing those in for my $32... [p.s. we all know potatoes cost pennies]. Service was great and our wait wasn't bad since we went at 8:30 on a Thurs night. Street parking is decently easy in that area. read more

A meat-a-riffic joint in my neighborhood? Hooray! The fiance and I decided to head up to Folklore for an early-ish dinner on Tuesday night. We arrived right around 6:30 and were seated right away. The space is very nice - I enjoyed all the candlelight. We started off with the empanadas. I liked the spinach one, but the ham and cheese one was mostly crust, which I was kinda unimpressed with. We then split a beef dish for two - a big ol' hunk of meat seasoned with olive oil, garlic, and parsley, served with sweet potatoes. We also had a site of garlic potatoes. The meat was very well done - seasoned well, cooked perfectly to medium (as was suggested by the chef for this particular cut). The potatoes were good, but you can tell they were kind of an afterthought (as I think is typical at a lot of meat joints). Nice wine list full of South American wines, cocktails, and a short (but good!) beer list. Service was very friendly and quick, but the kitchen seemed kind of slow given that the restaurant was only half-full. Other than that - great place that I'll definitely be returning to (although probably not ever on a weekend based on the other reviews here - I'm not a big fan of long waits!). read more

I had dinner here on a Sunday night. The ambiance is actually great for a date. It's dark and lit by candles, and the music is a good volume so as to avoid awkward silences but not too loud so you can still hear your dining companion talk. That being said, I was here with some of my in-laws, the youngest being 14 years old. I ordered the El Filet which came with spinach mashed potatoes. The dish came with 2 huge pieces of meat. It was so much food I was kind of grossed out. It was tender and really tasty though. The potatoes were unique however under seasoned. They did have salt and pepper shakers on the table to remedy that. As a side note- I don't like dining at places with shakers on the table. To me it indicates that the chefs cannot properly season food. Does that make me a snob? Maybe. But I'm ok with it. The highlight for me was the empanadas. We got one of each flavor and I was obsessed with them. I am not sure I'd come back for the steak. The empanadas, you bet. read more

I hate to give this place 2 stars because I love N and the meat I've had there was amazing and love the owners but.... Good - love the space, empanadas (of course), mojitos (double of course), waiters (yummy), decent wait time for party of six walk in Friday night Ok - was not really in a steak mood but my beef was underwhelming and not many at my table thought anything but "meh" about the food Bad - the bar. Ok well the bartender had a nasty little habit of throwing down your change and then immediately scooping if back up and putting it in the tip jar. Oh probably just an accident you say? She did it to all 3 of us that ordered drinks while we waited. It was really an awkward situation and amazingly unprofessional. read more

We got a weird vibe from our waiter right away, an evil vibe, as if he hated us. Having a mojito helped that situation in a major way and I was there to eat a lot of meat so I didn't dwell. The El Filet is awesome! So much wonderful meat and cooked exactly how I wanted it cooked. Since there are two filets that come with it I had to take half of it home. The spinach mashed potatoes were really good too. At first I wasn't thrilled about the salad but it has been so long since I've just had plain lettuce and tomato with oil and salt that I ended up eating every bite. My boyfriend got the chicken with the vesuvio potatoes and that was really incredible. I didn't eat much of the bread... it reminded me of the dinner rolls we always had on Thanksgiving that don't taste much like anything but Folklore is all about meat and they do meat right. I'd take off a star for our odd waiter but all the other servers were so nice and I so enjoyed my meal that there is really no point. Everyone can be evil. read more

Oh my lord in heaven, those G D empanadas are outstanding. Just seriously, Folklore, get the hell out of town because you have ruined everyone else's empanadas for me. You've just ruined a little piece of my life with this pinnacle of very reasonably priced, multiple filling siren pockets. (Siren pockets are trademarked, so back off). I tried 5 different varieties and they all impressed. Perhaps the most unexpected were the corn, which really rung my bell. The meat choices were solid. The spinach was a true flavor explosion (wait, did you say implosion?) Did I mention that each type has a different exterior design, so you don't look like a jackass trying to mind reader the hell out of these argentine fortune cookies? I didn't attempt to eat anything else because why have the rump roast when you can have filet mignon (...and help me, I'm poor). I also really appreciated the interior aesthetic...like a less funny version of Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean (that's a compliment, I'm laughing at the pirates, not with them). I would have attempted to eat there but the lack of a shirt and increase in curse words shut that down. In all seriousness, just try this place out. Don't be all Johnny Depp about it. read more

I have been to Tango Sur and never got around to rating it, but probably would've given it 4 stars for bad service and just so-so atmosphere even though the food is great... but I went to Folklore last night and the menu is essentially the same, its much cozier than Tango Sur, it's in my neighborhood, and our service was fantastic. Definitely 5 star worthy. Knowing how much food they give you, my sister and I split the filet with spinach mashed potatoes and they literally bring you two filets for the price of one. Ridiculous portions and ridiculously delicious. Cant wait to have the rest for dinner tonight! read more

After perusing the Do Division fest, we decided on Folklore for dinner. My friends had been eyeing the place for hours, mostly because of the hot waiters, but I digress. Luckily we made it in just in time to beat the rain and snag a table for 5 in the dining room. The place was lively and definitely provided the right atmosphere to continue the party. When it was time to choose a beverage, I chose the mango picado. Now I'm always a little bit skeptical of these types of drinks since they almost always turn out to be watered down and super sweet. I was pleasantly surprised by this one. Mango flavor, but a nice kick with the chili and not too sweet. I dug it. For food, I decided to share the parillada para dos with one other person. This dish has sweetbreads, short ribs, flank steak and two different kinds of sausage. When it came out, it was probably enough to feed an Argentinian village. Four steaks, three sausages and tons of sweetbreads. And boy, do I LOVE those. So delicious. Of course I had to wash it all down so I settled on the Mole Ocho. Little did I know it was a 20 oz bottle but I wasn't sorry. This beer has got some flavor! I loved it and was happy to see that New Belgium has branched out and started producing some great small batch beers. So anyway, we had a blast. Everything was great from start to finish. Check it out with friends, just be prepared to eat. A lot. For days after. read more

We had Great food and service at this place. Their staff was very attentive and the food was delicious!! We had the churrasco and salmon dinner. Both dishes a must have. Their drinks were right on point. We will definitely go back. read more

Folklore Argentine Grill - Argentine Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Honestly I don't leave reviews like this but.. I started off at the bar which the drinks were great and was with my mom and boyfriend. First off. We paid over $200 for drinks and my boyfriend and I got martinis (2). By this point, we were shocked bc we weren't even buzzed. We brought this matter up to the manager in which she said her boyfriend was the owner I guess. And my mom said "we just want the drinks that weren't great taken off of the bill, we can disagree and agree." And the manager unprofessionally said "Okay and I'm disagreeing". Non other than that she was drinking at the host stand when we got there. I don't care about that tbh but she Had a "I don't care" attitude from the start. Upscale casual place like this... Definitely wouldn't recommend unless your ready to wait from 7pm-10pm for your food. Our waiter was barley at our table. Food was okay but definitely shouldn't of taken a long time bc we all ordered the same thing. Especially when it comes to steak. read more

I'm not so sure about Folklore. I need to be convinced. It seems like the more expensive and non BYOB version. This review is just from sitting at the bar on a Friday night and ordering some drinks and empanadas...but the food menu just seems overpriced to me. We sat at the bar and enjoyed a nice $12 cocktail each. We told our bartender we weren't really thinking of ordering food...and our cocktail glasses sat empty for a good ten minutes before he came back up to us and asked us if we wanted another. I just felt like we were snubbed a little bit by just sitting at the bar. We did actually want another drink and also an order of empanadas...but I was almost over it by the time I ordered it. The cocktails were made really well and I really enjoyed that part of the evening, just wish the service was on par to go along with it. read more

This is a great spot for a date (think: 2nd or 3rd date, not 1st or 100th), friends, or to take the parents. The food is pretty good, not amazingly great, but pretty good. The menu has a lot of safe options that are fancied up, so most people will find something they like while feeling adventurous--think: gnocchi in beef stew--however, if you are truly feeling adventurous, try some sweet bread. They have a pretty good beer selection (the Mole Ocho is a must), and seem to make good cocktails. To sum it up: large portions, steak options, decent cocktails; in-house DJ, dark atmosphere, and handsome servers. read more

I have been a faithful customer of folklore and tango sur for many years and always enjoyed mi visits . The last two or three times however I complained about the extreme lack of lighting. You are literal eating lid by a candle. There are som ceiling lights but they are more decorative than useful. It is to the point that you cannot see what's on your plate or the features of your server . I complained in different occasions to the manager only to be told that "this is how the owner likes it ". The food is still ok but not as carefully prepared as in the past when the owner was on the premises all the time . The prices have also gone up . I regretfully won't go back . Claude read more

Went to Folklore Saturday night around 7PM for dinner with a group of five. Four of which are foodie-types who, while waiting for cocktails to arrive discussed which famous chef each of us would kidnap and keep at home, if we could (okay maybe not but, you get the point....I may or may not have said something about licking Anthony Bourdain tho). Appetizers were good. My steak (ribeye) was maybe the best steak that I've had in a resto, in a looong time (coulda been less done but, lets not pick nits, this place was damn busy). Everyone else seemed to be enjoying their food as well. Five deserts were ordered and partially consumed.... The bill arrived and was annoyingly paid by one of the others without consultation amongst the group, thanks and scowls were passed in his general direction...and then it happened: some frumpy woman came over to our table and sorta asked us to leave. Really? Are you serious? We'd only been there two hours. Its not like we weren't eating several hundred dollars worth of food and drink either. The nerve of some people. We left so they could turn the damn table. Annoying, that. I sorta doubt I'll be back. read more

True story, I married an Argentine. This has entitled me to witnessing wildly uncomfortable family throw-downs and being the victim of perpetual lateness. It has also gained me entrance into the deliciously bloody world of the Parilla, otherwise known as Argentine BBQ. I am a sucker for blood sausage, sweatbreads and pretty much any other discard of our friend the cow. When I am in Chicago on a blood lust, I ALWAYS go to Folklore. Beautiful food and soft dim lighting that will disguise the enthusiasm in which you eat said beautiful food. Great cocktails (they even have fernet) and strong coffee. Comfortable volume for when you just want to lay back and fall into your inevitable food coma. read more

IS THERE AN ARGENTINIAN WORD FOR 'MEH'? I'll keep this brief. Giant portions of less than ideal quality beef sloppily hacked off the cow, overcooked, and served with chimichurri to mask the imperfections. On the plus side, tasty empanadas. That is all. read more

Amusing: the one place in Wicker Park that's packed--like hour waits, yo--on a Tuesday night is a beef palace with no vegetables on the menu. (Sorry, folks: once you fry a vegetable, and that's all Folklore does wit 'em, it goes all Stephen Daedalus, k?) Not so much: a quasi-Argentine sort of tortilla espanola that was clearly nuked--like, thrice. Throw it back. The room is a straight-up fucking tin; good luck trying to hear your dining companero. The empanadas still taste like Hot Pockets. Ah, but the sweetbreads! Aye, mamacita, these haunt me: the first bite is like pure charcoal, and then it melts into a gelatinous dissolve that's slightly sweet and slightly mineral-y. Come back, mojilla! (Wait for it....AYE DIOS MIO!) If anything, the mixed grill here was better than the ones I've had at TS, particularly the blood sausage, which was crumbly and beautifully complex. I was dutifully impressed. read more

I'd been meaning to check out Tango Sur as I live almost right over the place, and word on the street is that Folklore is owned by the same people. Okay, full disclosure, those people are my landlords. I must love giving money to them or something, but hey- they put out a good product! Lovely restaurant. Romantic. Dark. Lots of nice wood and brick with large windows (which we were lucky enough to get to sit by, thank you date who actually makes reservations!). Being pro-Yelpers, we went with what came highly suggested: empanadas, filet, skirt steak. So.good. The empanadas were a wonderful, flavorful little appetizer. The filet is huge. HUGE. It's actually two filets. Literally, two. Two people could easily share as it also comes with spinach mashed potatoes. The skirt steak came recommended from the waiter and was amazing. And it gets better: complimentary flan! I don't normally order desserts after dinner, but I am so glad they gave us this little square joy of sweetness. I agree, service can be a little on the slow side. I'd say with the nice atmosphere and with good company you should be able to tough it out. read more

The host was rude based on being flustered with the volume of would be diners crammed into a small and bustling bar area whose service was slowed by drinks being made that require too many ingredients for the bar tender to serve in a timely manner. As for the food, well 4 different cuts of beef ordered medium rare were served well done, this I am most certain was the result of trying to serve an overpopulated and very noisy dining area. I've had better for less with a more pleasurable dining experience at many other similar establishments. read more

Upon reading my former Yelp review of "Folklore Argentine Grill"; which mentioned a couple of bland food dishes, the manager Paulo invited me back to ensure that I had a better experience. I accepted Paulo's offer and went to Folklore with my boyfriend this Saturday. We had a lot of fun! To begin with, the host was very accommodating after we changed our initial reservation time. He fit us right in! When we arrived, we were served by a waiter named Esteban, who is from Argentina himself. We asked him to recommend us dishes and drinks that a real Argentine would enjoy. Esteban was really helpful and our food came out wonderfully. It ended up being a much better time than our initial visit. Everything was always as I imagined it should be! read more

I've been wanting to go to Folklore ever since it opened - nay, actually way before that. You see, I live close by, and for YEARS that space sat there, vacant, with newspaper covering up the windows and building permits splattered all over the door. Not sure what took them so long, but it looks like it was worth the wait! The interior is dark, with awesome wood tables each topped with a real candle (not just one of those snowball things), which I thought was a nice touch. The service was above average - despite the fact that they were a wee bit slow to get to us at first after we sat down. After a decent empanada starter, I ordered the skirt steak, my date had the fillet (why would you NOT have beef at an Argentine grill?). I asked the waiter to recommend a wine pairing, and he did a great job selecting a great tasting Malbec. When the food arrived it was HOLY COW how are we going to finish all this!?? Seriously, just order the fillet and share it. I'm not kidding. Regardless, the portion of steak I COULD actually wolf down tasted fantastic. Oh - and we were delightfully surprised to get a free desert - a big plate of flan! That was a really nice touch. A definite win! Take your girl here - it's a great couples spot and Valentine's Day is coming up! And don't forget your doggie bag.... read more

Love this place. I believe it is the same owner as Tengo Sur, another place I love!! I came here on Thursday and a live band was jamming away. Turns out Friday is 20% off all hospital employees and teachers. I love that this place supports those fields. Anyway, it was comfortably busy. All the tables were filled but the service was still great and I could actually hear the other members at my table. Food: - chorizo sausage - you get two links which is quite enough to get the appetite going. - vesuvio -beef steak filled with cheese. We got it medium rare and it didn't exactly meet my expectation. However, it was still good and the sides (spinach and potatoes) were amazing. - berenjena - AMAZING!!! This reminded me of eggplant parmigiana combined with ritolo. breaded eggplant covered with plenty of sauce. This was definitely the fan favorite of the table. - rack of lamb - also amazing. it came with great sweet potato mash as well Drinks - la negra - very good. it's great for alcohol newbies as well. I would definitely come back and hope to! read more

Sexy candlelit dinner + uber popular spot + mouth-watering food = as good as it gets! I loved my dinner here and could not be more excited to return. I'm surprised on the reviews for Folklore's food as I felt that it was much better than Tango Sur. Just as with TS, expect the very basic salad of lettuce, onion and tomatoes (though there are other salads you can order too). I had El Filet and it definitely exceeded expectations. Perfectly cooked, amazing sauce and those spinach mashed potatoes... oh me, oh my. The ambiance is downright sexy. Exposed brick walls, interesting art, candlelight, and a nice bar area to wait at. The service is as prompt as it can be on busy nights. Save room for the caramel flan... amazing. read more