Grumpy Gaucho

Thursday at 12:00pm. Very good crowd of locals. Small…read morerestaurant and gets crowded quick. Owners visits table often to make sure all is well (and it was!!) Chicken crispy, flavorful with the eggs. Very good selection of ingredients in the Veggie plate. Was a very delightful experience for this new cuisine.

First discovered their food at the Geneva market where their empanadas became a weekly treat I…read morelooked forward to. This time I brought my uncle who was visiting from out of town. I had the Majadito which is a beef/steak rice with eggs, plantains, tomatoes, onions, and cilantro. A relatively simple dish when described, but the combination of flavors was delightful. And a big portion I ended up bringing some home to have for breakfast the next day. My uncle had the asada en olla, a roasted beef stew with rice that had my uncle pausing repeatedly to comment how delicious it was. And he is less of a foodie than I am, so for him to comment like that was a big compliment. We shared some steak and chicken empanadas. A bite of empanada with some of their house made hot sauce is a bite of heaven. Service was so sweet and kind, attentive but in a respectful way. This is truly a family run spot and I felt like I was a guest in their home being given a home cooked meal made with love. The restaurant is clean and cozy. The bathrooms included. And there is plentiful street parking in front and the surrounding areas. A gem in the suburbs that shouldn't be hidden. While I always look for them at the markets, I will definitely be back to this place.

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Passionfruit lemonade!

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Burgers are the main thing to get at this restaurant in Oswego but these aren't the average. It…read moreadds in Latin American flair and spice. Asadoras Argentina Burgers is kind of a small place but the menu is actually humongous. Has lots of interesting toppings and more. The prices are okay for the large portions. A lot of choices to make when getting a burger. It's got a few patties to choose from. They have beef along with a black bean chipotle patty. Can get meaty or plant based. Of course there's all the crazy toppings. Has beers. It's about $6 a bottle. There's imports such as Estrella. It's about $15 to get the Vegetarian Combo. We figured this was our best option. It comes with a black bean chipotle patty burger. Toppings include arugula, mozzarella which I left off, mushrooms, and onions. Among the sides are fries. There's also salads. For sure it was better than expected. It's located in the strip mall with the other Mexican restaurant. There's a few options for vegetarians.

Asadoras, though small , is easy to find in a strip mall, with ample parking. It was a long drive…read morefor me, but I love burgers, and this place has been in my "pending file" for quite awhile. The friendly daughter of this family owned business explained some of their top burgers to me and I went with the El Che burger, with cheddar and bacon sidewinder fries, and the delicious cucumber lemonade. Everything was delicious. So many choices - I'll be back again.

Classic burger

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Bocaditos Cafe

4.9(93 reviews)

8.4 mi

I love the food. With so many flavors, it's hard not to mix and match. They also give you a cheat…read moresheet to help you figure out with filling is inside. Definitely have recommended this place to other people. I never ate inside to the store is very cozy and quaint with a lovely outdoor seating area.

We LOVED this place!…read more Stopped by for an afternoon date last weekend and the ladies who run this place were both a delight to talk to and made the best treats. We sat and had coffees & read & then ordered afternoon desserts. It's a bit of a drive for us to come here but we will be back!

Inside

Sampling three fresh baked empanadas with the addictive chimichurri sauce.

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Borikén Restaurant

4.3(71 reviews)

2.3 mi

Best and most authentic Puertorican food around! Me and my family try to go at least once a month…read moreand it's the best! Lots of options on the menu, great taste and great service!

I used to live 10min away. Aside from being convenient the food is always fantastic and the service…read moreis always friendly. I would bring friends and family that would come to visit and we always had a great time. The vibe is super casual and you feel like you're eating with family even if you stop by alone. When I go back to Aurora I make a point to always stop and pick something up. The owner remembers me when I stop by and it makes me feel so welcome. Highly recommend for the food and vibes.

Sitting area

Jibarito con pernil ($10): roasted pork, cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayo, and garlic plantains. Delicious! Comes with choice of side

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La Central

3.9(23 reviews)

2.4 mi

Another business that I discovered while biking. We had dinner at Craft Urban and felt our sweet…read moretooth kick in. They have cabinet after cabinet filled with all kinds of baked pastries, from cakes to pies, donuts and breads, croissants and cookies..and several others. I settled in on a French pastry that was filled with pineapple filling. Damn good! Everything is freshly made and prices are great. We'll be back!

Best concha's so soft and delicious anytime I crave one this is my go to place! Everything is good…read moreand freshly baked you won't be disappointed!

Fresh pastries!

For those of you who like things fresh, sweet & tasty

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The pepper one...but they're ALL to die for!!!!

Alpacake Bakery

4.8(14 reviews)

9.8 mi

I mean it's Peruvian empanadas. IMO best empanadas out there, BUT they're pretty expensive and…read moresmaller just so you know. This is in a hole in the wall in one of those black hole plazas so far recessed from the busy street you'd completely miss it and pass by if you neve knew it was here. Check it out iz gud!

What a delightful little place tucked into a strip mall. It's part bakery, part cafe / sandwich…read morespot, and yes, it is adorable, with tiny alpaca and llama stickers all over the counter, with walls decorated with stenciled Nazca line designs and the standard (pretty) fake grass/flowers selfie area. There are vegetarian options - vegetarian panini, spinach/cheese empanadas; papas con huancaina, (delicious Peruvian cheese sauce) and apparently if you ask, she'll make something like the beef sandwich with tofu. I got two spinach/cheese empanadas, a chocolate alfajor (several flavors available); a key lime tart, a pavlova, and some chicha morada. I've never seen pavlova in a bakery; she filled a meringue shell with cream and fruit, and it was indeed delightful, certainly worth coming back for in spring when strawberries/fresh fruit is at its peak. The alfajor was crisp/crumbly and not too sweet; the empanadas are baked, not fried, and she warmed them up. It's more spinach than cheese, but quite respectable. The key lime pie was also respectable, with a crumbly crust; the filling was tasty but more of it would be good. The owner was super helpful, walking me through my options and noting that unfortunately yes, most of the cheesecakes have gelatin in them. I'll certainly be back to try her huancaina, get some more cookies, and maybe snag an Inca Cola.

Peruvian mix cookies box

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El Jefe Lena Y Mar

3.7(237 reviews)

3.9 mi

Amazing vibe and food at this little gem of a place in Aurora, IL. Staff are very gracious and…read morekind. Cocktails are energetic. Try the skewers cooked on charcoal .

This spot surprised me! After going to the outlets, we were trying to find a spot and found El Jefe…read moreLena Y Mar and I am so happy were able to stop by! I loved the vibe in here, very lively and fun. We came in on a Sunday evening, so I am very interested to see how it is when the DJ is in and the disco balls are in full motion. They did have tvs and music videos going off the entire time, which added the to the vibe. I loved everything we ordered. The drinks were AMAZING! I loved the fact you can get their cocktails on the rocks or frozen! definitely enjoyed the tamarind drink!! To start we were given chips and salsa, this is how I knew the food was going to be good. I could have drank the salsa to be honest! We had the sopecitos trio and it was delicious!! my favorite was the arrachera with the chimichurri- literally to die for. We also got the Molcajete leña y mar and it was spectacular. My mouth was watering as soon as it hit the table. It had a mix of everything the steak, chorizo, cheese, shrimp- I loved it all!! We weren't planning on getting dessert, but we saw that the churros came in the carrito and we couldn't resist! Such a cute way to present the dessert, really felt like a celebration! I will definitely be back!!!

Queso Flameado

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Fuse'd

4.0(59 reviews)

10.7 mi

Went here with family, food was excellent. My parents and young kids were very happy with their…read moreorders. We had great service. Only recommendation is for the cost of the drinks I would recommend making them a little nicer. Food 5 Service 5 Ambiance 4 Drinks: 4 Place was defiantly better than many restaurants in the area, would recommend.

I visited with a friend about a month ago - we picked it because the menu looked fantastic. And,…read morewe were not wrong! We loved it. Great food options, really lovely drink options, and the service was top notch. We even got distracted talking, and didn't realize they had closed, but they weren't asses about letting us know we were camping. I appreciate that! (also, sorry for that). I will definitely go back - the fusion concept is a favorite of mine, and they do it well.

TWIN FILETS

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Peach Heat

Atrevete Confections

4.7(83 reviews)

0.0 mi

Great coffee and bakery items! The space has multiple rooms which is nice and you can find a quiet…read moreplace if you'd like. Friendly staff!

Had a high expectation for it as the ranking and reviews are so good here. I went there on Sunday…read moreafternoon and ordered an iced Americano and a cheesecake. The building seemed to be very old from outside and inside. The AC was too cold during my stay. People were so nice, while I thought too high of this cafe and the experience didn't reach my expectations.

Almost too pretty to eat.

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No special occasion is complete without these macarons!

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