This place gets three stars for it's tasty meat, super great ambiance (if I owned an old farmhouse this is how I would decorate it), and good value. Mojito's were amazing if a little heavy on the mint leaves. The check for two people including two drinks, appetizers, and two huge plates of meat came out to under $60 -- the value here is huge. The service was attentive but not smothering. We were here on a Friday evening and it was packed. I was slightly disappointed with the chimicurri sauce -- I had been craving it and found this one to have a bit too much garlic and not enough fresh greens (parsley and cilantro) -- it was an adequate blend but certainly not the finest chimicurri I've had. The steak was cooked exactly as I wanted, my friend ordered ribs which were prepared beautifully and were enough to feed at least two people. The empanadas were delectable and bite-size...not greasy which is a big turnoff. We were too stuffed to have dessert but maybe next time. Some people on here complained about the salad being too basic...this is sort of standard in an Agrentine steakhouse...a crisp wedge of lettuce with fresh tomatoes and a little balsamic and oil is all you need to start the meal...you don't really want more than that if you're planning on diving into a juicy steak. read more

excellent meat, love the ambience, music a little too loud for my taste, great waiters!!!! love it for dinner and also sunday for lunch. Good starters are the provoleta, which is melted provolone cheese and you eat it with g=bread, the "mollejas" which are are my favorites. The tortilla de papa is pretty good too. As a main course I usually order the "vacio" which is a great piece of meat and comes w/ fries and salad. The portions are a good size, even good for sharing is you are not a huge eater. You can also get the parillada if you are a group and want to take different kinds of meat, it is like a mini gill with all kinds of cuts. Great flan con dulce de leche for dessert. read more

Ambience: 5 stars! The candles and old-fashioned halogen light bulbs lent the room a beautiful (if not mysterious) vibe. Food: 4.5. We ordered the "Para Dos," which has enough meat to feed a small army, while the others we were with shared the Vacio Relleno. Both dishes were cooked to perfection and were the perfect prelude to our dessert of housemade flan and alfajor. Can't wait to return and accompany our meal with some decent red vino! read more

The menu had a good variety of choices and it was nice to sit outside with a romantic atmosphere. Ham and cheese empanada was really good. Beef was fine. The el filet came with 2 pieces and there was a lot of great flavor and it was tender. It came with spinach mashed potatoes which was good also. I ate about half my plate because it was a lot of food, but I love leftovers for lunch the next day! Our waiter Javier was very nice and we had great service. Definitely coming back to try more on the menu! read more

Good ambiance, good food, good drinks, good service. Perhaps not the ideal place for a vegetarian to go for dinner, but if you're not a veggie, I highly recommend it. Plenty of delicious food for less adventurous people, but I'm particularly fond of the sweetbreads and the beef tongue, and always excited to go somewhere with these more unusual menu items available. Also, THANK YOU FOLKLORE for having an normal menu on your web site, rather than forcing me to download some kind of PDF like all the other irritating restaurant web sites. That alone is worth 5 stars! read more

Great atmosphere. Dinner portion size was excellent and the value was exceptional. For a party of 5 we paid $70 each for 3 drinks, 3 shared appetizers and dinner which was accompanied with salad and potatoes. The drinks and service was attentive and great! I'll definitely be back! read more

Folklore Argentine Grill - Filet mignon with red wine onion sauce and spinach mashed potatoes, delicious! - Argentine Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This place is amazing!! I definitely recommend it. The mojitos are to die for! I went with my boyfriend on a Saturday night, we had to wait about 20 min to be seated but it went by so fast hanging out at the bar watching the bartender make drinks and listening to the music. We sat down, got really good warm bread with butter. For dinner we had a parrillada for 2, soooo good! And we got a free flan dessert, to die for as well! Service was good as well. Good little place :) read more

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I have been here about 4 times. The food is excellent for the price. Service is ALWAYS great!!! SUPER ATTENTIVE. Empanadas are good. I have eaten a Churassco (sp?) and it was amazing. My husband had the El Che and that was also as good. The sangria was also very tasty. Nice atmosphere, great date night. Plan to return again. read more

This was an amazing dining experience. The food was delicious. The service was great. But the vibes are what made it! Perfect for a date night. Great candlelight and truly lived up to the folklore in its name. read more

Me and my girlfriend went there last night, she had the salmon I had the filet. I don't know if we were both really hungry or not but that was one of the best fillets I've ever had. It was cooked absolutely fantastic her salmon was also just as good but I think the fillet was better The each came with mashed potatoes which were fantastic and I would dip the steak in the sauce and have a bite of my mashed potatoes it was the best. Arrivals any steakhouse in the city read more

Great empanadas. I had terrible service when I was here. Our food took forever to come out and when it did it was profusely steaming as if it had been under a heat light for too long. The chicken was dry. And the spinach ravioli was just average. We did appreciate the comped round of wine due to how long we waited for our food. read more

I have to say that this place really surprised me. I was told that it is also the same folks who own Artango, which while nice is no where near as good. A shame as Artango is walking distance and Folklore is definitely and Uber ride. The mixed drinks were spectacular. The wine was too. Most importantly the food was incredible. Loved the empanadas - best I've ever had. The filet (actually 2 filets) was so good that I came very close to eating them both. I'm not a huge red meat eater, but these were just perfect. The vibe was hip. The place was hopping. I will definitely be back! read more

The ambient is intimate, the food is great. The mojitos are spectacular. Highly recommend!!

Some of the worst service I have had in a while. We were ~20 minutes behind our wait time of 50 minutes, which is fine and would otherwise be understandable. After being seated we waited another 15 minutes before getting waited on. After which, appetizers took about 30 minutes. Mains were cold, sides were cold. Food would have otherwise been good if service wasn't so slow. read more

I had attempted to check out Folklore a few times without a reservation since they opened with no luck; so decided on having dinner there last weekend to celebrate a birthday. The look and feel of Folklore is comfortable and inviting yet modern; the kind of place you would want to sit back and relax after a busy day. The food is what I was worried about since I had heard so many mixed reviews on this place, including from close friends who had been here. I also had spent several weeks in Argentina getting to experience the culture and food in Mendoza and Buenos Aires so Folklore was getting critiqued from a travel experience as well. I must say that Folklore passed the test with flying colors; the food was amazing. I disclaimed to everyone at dinner that evening if you want to enjoy your food get meat since that is what Argentina is known for and they all took my advice. We had the empanadas for appetizers which were good and then the provoletta which was quite tasty. Then for dinner I had pork which was some of the best I have ever eaten. My sister had beef vesuvio which was enough food for three people and was to die for! My mother had the filet which I don't eat when too rare but I tried the sauce and was sopping it up with bread from my mom's plate since it was so good. My mom even commented that she liked her filet better than Gibson's! My other sister had the lasagna appetizer as her meal, the waiter (who was so nice and accommodating) forewarned her that it's an appetizer which she was fine with. I have to say the sauce that the lasagna came in, a tomato cream, was perfect and that is coming from an Italian family so we know sauce! I will be returning for sure and I think it is a must for anyone who is a meat eater, or likes great cocktails, (yum to the caipiroska here so many places make it bad) or even just to relax and have an app with friends! read more

Fantastic empanadas. Unbelievable steak (some from Argentina, you have to ask which). The menu covers lots of territory and also price points. Trendy atmosphere, and not too crowded, but a little bit to loud. Great bread, but drop the salad. read more

Oh boy did we eat a lot. Like an uncomfortable amount of food. And, wow, it was delicious. We had empanadas, the baked cheese (so amazing), lomo para dos, and some dessert that reminded me of tiramisu. The lomo para dos, however, could easily be para quatro. Would definitely recommend and return. And the pisco sours are a work of art. A delicious work of art. read more

I liked this place, however there was no wow factor involved here..I mean food was great quality, with the exception of the potatoes that accompanied my stek, service was friendly and attentive, and the mojitos were eally, really tasty...but still,it left me indifferent..I remember the first time I went to Tango Sir, ah the excitement, the anticipation, it was a great experieunce..I still remember it after years..Folklore was just not that impressive, but I would probably go back just for the mojito's sake.. read more

Folklore Argentine Grill - Delicious mojito - Argentine Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Holy Mary mother of God.....the bartenders and servers here look like they came out of a good porn scene. Where do they find so many delicious Latin American men? Enough said about that. The steak was delicious, the ambiance is amazing. The interior of this restaurant is very cool, and all of the wood they use is reclaimed lumber. Also, they serve the best mojito I have EVER had. Ever. I recommend the blackberry mojito, you wont regret it. read more

I had the pleasure of eating here yesterday and really enjoyed myself. Not sure if it was because I was with friends or the food??? Regardless, both were good. ARRIVAL: Our reservation was for 8:30 and got to our table around 8:45. I totally forgot the waiters name but I gotta say he was good and super friendly. He took our order and recommended some good items for the people that had dietary constraints. I'M NOT SURE but I think a decent portion of the menu was Gluten Free. THE ORDER: I ordered the Medio Pollo Al Limon with a Corn Empanadas while the others ordered: 2 Entranas(skirt steak), Para Uno (grilled short ribs, sausage, beef sweetbread and black sausage), Churrassco (12 oz sirloin steak cooked on the grill) & Asado De Tira (short ribs, cooked on the grill). All served with salad of course. THE BILL: $132 but take into consideration we did NOT order drinks with dinner. FINAL THOUGHTS: I really like this place. The atmosphere was nice and the table seemed to be sturdy(at least my table was). The host, bartender and waiter were all dudes but were still cool with us. I really do not have any negative comments about this place. If you're looking for a place to share a nice meal with friends or a date, check them out. until next time..... read more

I went last night for my son 18th birthday dinner, and I was very pleased. My son spent 6 weeks this summer in Argentina for a study abroad program and he said it was very authentic food. Will be paying more visits. read more

Folklore Argentine Grill - Argentine Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Amazing steak! Incredible empanadas! Exceptional service, only one issue - I was a bit bummed when I ordered a dish with broccolini and received jumbo asparagus stems instead. I would have liked to be told before it got to the table, luckily I kinda like asparagus and the amazing steak made up for it! Excellent quality for very reasonable prices. Super cute space with very unique and cool decor, very filling meal! The candle on the table was nice but it was slightly too small for the holder. Kinda scared us with the hot wax! But I still loved it! Best way to finish our meal was with a shot of fernet!!!! Perfect. read more

First time trying out this place very nice and comfortable environment with excellent service. What threw me off with this place was the food looks delicious but salty my meat was kind of overly cooked and my guest had a steak with cheese and I must say the steak was good but salty. I would say go easy on the salt and this place is perfect!! Dj was playing music but no one around me being in this industry I wouldn't have a Dj okay music with no crowd at all.... read more

New favorite place! Empanadas come in a variety of flavors, and all the ones I've tried have been good. We ordered steaks with potatoes and vegetables and they also came with salads. Portions were good and prices were very reasonable. Good place for a dinner date. Low lights, good variety of cocktails/wine, and the waiter never rushed us. read more

Had a great experience at Folklore! We sat on the patio and they had heaters as well as a fire pit to keep everyone warm. The empanadas were delicious! Tried the filet and chicken and both were so yummy. Definitely will be coming back! read more

I unfortunately made reservations at this restaurant during Division Fest, but aside from the deafening music outside and lack of parking, I had a great time. The atmosphere is cozy, intimate and romantic, perfect for a date night, and has the best bread I've had hands down. Service is top notch as well. We shared the eggplant dish and a Para Uno with complimentary salad, along with glasses of Santa Julia Malbec which went perfectly with our food. My fiance and I had wayy more than enough food to take home for a meal the next day and it still tasted as good as the night before. We'll definitely be back. read more

Wonderful, flavorful food and a warm atmosphere. Husband and I split the "para dos" which came with tons of food and everything on it was good. I love sitting outside on their patio when it's warm. I happened to be sitting at a table next to the owner or manager (not sure which) and he was very gracious. Highly recommended. read more

Excellent service! Filet and ribeye were cooked perfectly. Highly recommend the restaurant! read more

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Reservations for a Saturday night for 4 people at 6:00 was easy enough to get. We arrived and there were a couple tables filled but by the time at left at 7:30 the place was pretty full. Our waiter was outstanding. Hostess was nice. Waiter was quick to remove plates and fill up waters. Drinks are good. Meat for two was good. Grilled Chicken with vegetable, amazing. Salad before the meal even though my chicken dish did not state it was coming with a salad was much appreciated and my dressing came on the side which I know some yelpers said the dressing was overwhelming, so I liked choosing how much dressing to put on the salad. Spinach mashed potatoes, yummy and not overwhelming on the spinach side like I expected. Got dessert, awesome. They come around to show you what they have. It was a nice way to decent which dessert to eat. Ambiance is nice. Candle lit on your table. comfortable seats. white napkins. I would come back for sure. I noticed a lot of tables of all men which for what I thought could of been an intimate date night it seemed like a good spot for a big group of guys to get a good steak for a reasonable price. read more

Folklore Argentine Grill - Grilled chicken and vegetables; spinach mashed potatoes; meat for two - Argentine Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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My friends and I had such a blast at this restaurant. The staff was kind and very attentive to our large group. We were able to order a bunch of items from the menu, and we were pleased with every bite! Such a great atmosphere as well, real authentic feel! I can't wait to visit again! read more

I must admit, I was VERY excited to try this place before I finally decided to go. An Argentine steakhouse, 3 blocks away, and affordable? Count me in! I have to say though that I walked away more disappointed than I thought I could be leaving a steakhouse. I went in alone one evening and sat at the bar to eat, and started off my meal with the Provoloeta and it was good, but I hated how much oil was on it. The crispy edges around the side of the cheese was great, and I ate the entirety of the edge pieces, but as you started working your way in it just became too much. I think it would be a good dish to share with a group, but even then the amount of oil that covered the already greasy provolone cheese was just sickening at a certain point. My main dish was one of the house specials, a steak with mushrooms, peppers, asparagus, and chimmichurri sauce all cooked and served on a grill plate. When this dish came out, my eyes widened and I couldn't wait to dig into the dish! The first few bites of the steak were good, but the chimichurri sauce was very bland and only took away from the meat. The meat itself was very tough, and you had to saw through it in order to cut it up. With all of this in mind, the worst part of the meat was undoubtedly the vein that was running through the middle of it. The result was not just some light red blood that you like to see in a medium rare steak, rather it was dark red blood, almost black, that I completely avoided eating. The vegetables that accompanied the meat were very hit or miss, and one of the big issues I had with them was the insane amount of oil that absolutely coated them. Between the vegetables and the cheese, my stomach was KILLING me for the rest of the night. Overall, I will be avoiding this place at all odds. read more

Heather and I actually stumbled upon Forklore by mistake. Originally we planned to go to Dee's Place as Heather was in the mood for southern cuisine. Upon our arrival we saw Dee's Place was closed. Unsure where else to go we walked to the end of the block and observed people dining outside for the evening. I liked the feel of the place so we decided that this evening Forklore would be it! The RESTAURANT: Upon walking in we were greeted with sounds of a gentleman playing the keyboard. The atmosphere was an Argentinian decor, A modern rustic feel and lowly dim lights. This place was romantic for sure. The MEAL: Fab! Heather ordered the braised beef ribs while I ordered their version of Chicken Parmesan. I'm sure they would not appreciate me calling it Chicken Parmesan as they had a much more sexy name associated with my meal but at the end of the day it consisted of chicken breast topped with ham, sauce and cheese. Now that I think about it I prefer their description because their name and description lived up to the TASTE! We both had excellent meals and I found myself sticking my fork onto Heather's plate! I also ordered empenadas (my favorite)! With it came a dipping sauce that was to die for. I wanted to ask for a few containers to go. Our waiter was the best. He was very charming and indeed a ladies man. All in all I suggest you go an discover Forklore for yourself! It is a definitely a Wicker Park gem! The question is would I spend my hard earned dollars there again and the answer is Yes! read more

This is a very nice spot overall. I will return and would recommend to anyone. Ambiance is classy and low-lit, prices are very reasonable, and the food is both extremely tasty and generous in proportion. I had the filet - or the filets, I should say. I was served two cuts which were roughly 8 ounces each. A pleasant surprise. The actual quality of the cuts were just a notch or two below what you might expect when ordering filet, but I could hardly balk at a pound of high quality, perfectly-cooked beef. Meat coma material. And all for the very reasonable price of $25. Service was magnificent, no complaints whatsoever. Quite low key and unassuming for what it is. It's definitely for carnivores though. They have veggie options, but these are clearly aimed to pacify the minority of vegetarians in your group. read more

BEST MOJIOS EVER!!!! Sat the bar for some apps and drinks. Bartender was very knowledgable about everything that was on the drink menu, as well as the dinner menu. The entire staff is friendly and polite. Will be back soon for dinner!! read more

I absolutely love this place. Spinach mashed potatoes anyone?!? The sirloin and mashed potato combination is y favorite. But sometimes you also go to a place for the atmosphere. This is that place. Center in the middle of two bustling neighborhoods, go here! read more

The empanadas were solid although the creamed corn one was not amazing. It's kind of hard to make anything deepfried taste bad tho We went with Fillets and were suprised when a meal double the size of any other restaurant was put in front of us. Our waiter was very cool and was actually from Argentina. An added plus as we had visited and could shoot the sh#@ with him about it. Over-all can't wait to go back! read more

First time here smaller place but very nice decor and great atmosphere. Staff was really nice and polite, my steak with spinach potatoes was absolutely amazing and very tasteful. Highly recommend this place to everyone looking for tasteful meal and good drinks at reasonable price! read more

Beautiful ambiance. Rustic look with dim lighting. Perfect for a nice date. Or even a drink at the bar. I recommend the costillitas de cordero. And our waiter, Oscar, was the best! He was very attentive and made sure we were happy with our food. I will definitely come back, when I visit Chicago again. read more

First time having argentine food and it was amazing. Everything tasted great and the service was great as well.

Joy was just our busser but was very accommodating and kind. Our waiter (I don't recall his name) was also fantastic. Allowed a wine flight even though I was told they no longer served them. Would definitely come back. read more