This was such a beautiful place. I'm surprised it wasn't packed on a Friday night. Located right in the heart of showplace 16 plaza. Very authentic tasty food, all made with family recipes and it doesn't get much better than that. The walls and artwork are so pretty. Food menu items from Argentina, Mexico, and more. read more

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Ok I'm officially done with Katrina. 2nd visit months and months later and it's still just blah. Bland food, servers are nice but inexperienced and always seem like they don't know something simple. Really want this place to be good because I love the location and ambiance but the food is just so bland and lacks any love. Too bad. read more

Came here for a quick bite to eat while running errands. Was greeted warmly by the staff and brought chips and salsa to snack on while perusing the menu. A nicely decorated place conveniently located near the showplace movie theater on route 59. Somewhat of a mild salsa, not my favorite, but not bad. I ordered the chipotle chicken creamy soup that was very tasty and the Katrina Salad, a mix of fruits and balsamic vinegar dressing. Very tasty. Nothing that stood out amazingly but would keep it as an option in the future. read more

Katrina Latin Bites and Bar - Chipotle chicken soup - Latin American Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

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Went down a Thursday night for restaurant week! We were one of two parties there which was surprising! Started out with the ham and cheese empanada and it was very crispy and savory. Our main course was the steak and shrimp mofongo which was so garlicy in the best way and I hope they make this as a regular menu item! It was so filling and I ate every last bite. We ended the course with the dessert flight which was just ok. Service was very nice and our waiter was very attentive! The restaurant was decorated beautifully, was a perfect girls dinner date. When the mofongo is back on the menu, I'll be back! read more

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Empanadas were light ,crispy and delicious. Hibiscus draft was mold and refreshing. Totally filled me up so I ordered the octopus to go, but not without sampling. Tender and tasty. Service was courteous and helpful. As a solo diner it was much appreciated. Will rerun solo or with friends. Ambiance quaint indoor and outdoor seating. Go before Or after a movie. read more

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First time going to this restaurant, atmosphere is good, specially the outdoor area, it is super cute. We were a party of five and couple of them order cocktails, they were bad, tasted like water. Food is like tapas but in my opinion the taste does not fit the price. Service was ok. So many other places with better food, won't be back. read more

Katrina Latin Bites and Bar - Arepa and Queso de cabra - Latin American Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

My sister and I enjoyed our lunch, great tapas place, we love trying different small plates, forgot to take pictures ugh, we had pappas ajillo, pincho de pollo, fish taco, tinga taco, churros and cafe de ollo. Everything was excellent quality, the ambiance is fun, very nice, our waiter was very welcoming and attentive, we'll be back. read more

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Absolutely loved EVERYTHING! Finally a good local Latin restaurant that carry's so many options! We came in on a Saturday evening without reservations and they were able to seat us. A little girl approached the table to pour water and say hello. She was by far the sweetest thing at the restaurant; so sweet, so polite and gave great suggestions about the menu. It's family owned and full of flavor and color around the restaurant. Below is everything we got and my ratings for each item. 10/10- Complimentary Chips and Salsa 10/10- Beef Empanadas I enjoyed the beef more because it was properly seasoned. 5/10- Chicken Empanadas Didn't love these tbh. I feel if the chicken was shredded instead of cubes I would have enjoyed it more and it wasn't as seasone 8/10- Queso de Cabra It was the goat cheese dip, it was a little different but enjoyable to share. 10/10- Tinga Arepa Loved the arepa, even though it's mini, it's heavy. 10/10 Asada Taco The little girl suggested it and it hit the spot! Lots of flavor and meat! 12/10- Mango Margarita Would definitely come back! The menu offers a lot of good options for everyone ! read more

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One challenge with this place is finding it! Start at Showplace 16 then look for it on the right as you exit the parking lot. Everything on the menu is great! I got the arepa with cheese and the aguacate relleno, which is filled with ceviche. My son loved his queso fundido and tacos (cecina and asada, i believe). Their desserts are very creative--save space! Murals on all the walls are worth the trip but don't miss the patio out back! read more

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Dined at Katrina for the 1st time tonight. The restaurant is in the former Paris Bistro space. It's a small restaurant and it looks like they don't have the fantastic outdoor patio with a fireplace any longer. I could be wrong but I didn't see an access door to a patio as the former restaurant had. Our server was Jenny who was fantastic! She was so attentive and I never had to ask for a water refill. A complimentary basket of tortilla chips and salsa are provided. Apparently, you have to pay for a refill. My husband and I ordered cocktails. Him the Serrano margarita rimmed with tajin and me the mezcal mule. His was excellent; mine tasted more like a lime margarita with mezcal. I even questioned if they used ginger beer. We shared everything tapas style. We started with the tuna tartar, raw diced tuna, avocado, truffle oil, sesame seeds served on plantains. It was good but the tuna wasn't high quality as it was a light pink, not a deep pink like ahi. I liked the presentation and that the base was a plantains. Next came the pulpo, grilled octopus with grilled pineapple and chimichurri. Jenny said the octopus was usually a long piece, but they had smaller baby octopus. Actually, I preferred the way they served it with the baby octopus. The octopus was perfectly grilled and so tender, full of flavor. Perfection! That dish was my favorite of everything we ordered. Next came the hongos, mushroom caps stuffed with chorizo served with garlic chipotle cream sauce. Tasty! The last dish we had and the most disappointing was tostado de salpicon, sheared beef tossed with red onions, lettuce, fresh tomatoes, avocado with oregano vinegar olive oil dressing (served cold, not a hot dish surprisingly). I tried to eat two bites and left the rest. The dish lacked any type of flavor, but the worst was the beef as it was not tender, and so tough to chew. I actually got up and went to the bathroom to spit out what was in my mouth because I couldn't break it down. I gave a taste to my husband from my tostada and he said that's exactly what his was and just take smaller bites to break the meat down. He said he was just as disappointed, but ate both tostadas on the plate because I was not going to touch it again. I have no clue how he chewed that meat. Big fail! We walked away with mixed feelings about this restaurant. Although we love Paris Bistro, I don't think we'll return to Katrina's. The only reason I'd come back is for that damn good octopus...and to see Jenny. She was great! read more

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Popped in on a Sunday to check the place out. Sat down at the bar and was greeted by the bartender and brought chips and salsa by another gentleman. The bartender told me that they were Latin and had different foods from various Latin countries. I did a quick scan of the menu and saw some interesting looking dishes that were appropriately.Labeled by their country of origin. I thought this was unique and cool. The atmosphere was nice and the bar was interesting. There were lots of jars of different exotic items that could be used in different drinks (mostly candy for a specific drink on the menu). It started going south quickly from there. The guy who brought chips and salsa then sat down at the small bar and was brought some food that he ate next to me. Ok. He and the bartender then started speaking Spanish back and forth complaining about the owner calling and asking them to do some sort of work around the restaurant. I then watch the main bartender open a big bag of insect repellent that reads "raid" on the outside and start tucking it behind the bar. He continues to complain and tells me unprompted that it is for the bees. I ordered a margarita expecting to be asked, what kind of margarita or tequila I wanted, or given some sort of direction on what they had to offer. Instead he puts together a quick drink that was way too sweet and didn't taste like it had any tequila in it. It was a bad marg. I asked the bartender If he had some club soda that he could pour into it to help cut the sweetest little bit. He opened up a can of club soda reach over the bar and poured it into the glass until it overflowed. Margarita was still bad. I drank half of it and decided that I didn't want a anything else. By this point, 4 employees of this small restaurant were standing in and around the small bar. I asked for my check after my 15 minute visit and was provided it with out any concern for my experience. $12 for the drink. Not a great experience for a first go. Cool atmosphere and the menu had potential. But the bad service and low quality overpriced first drink killed the deal before it even had a chance. read more

The steak and chicken tacos were horrible. Was cold and inedible. We came on a Tuesday which was $3 tacos we never been there before but was walking by when we seen the sign. It took almost an hour for our tacos and it was only us there. The food came cold and we didn't get our drinks til the check. The water was warm like it came from a sink and it tasted like sink water. The "drink" was horrible couldn't even drink it. Tasted un-flavored and it seems like she just blended ice and put the syrup on top. She didn't know the menu and tried to upcharge more for chicken tacos with nothing on it If I could 0 stars I would. I do not recommend this place and it was a horrible first experience read more

Katrina Latin Bites and Bar - Was suppose to be a strawberry lemonade daiquiri but it seems like blended ice with little syrup on top - Latin American Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

Came in for dinner on Sunday. Loved the decor. They were getting quite busy but service was still phenomenal! The grind was real for the server. Food was excellent. It was my first time trying pulpo, so I wasn't sure what I was in for. Pleasantly surprised, not chewy like calamari. Had a texture similar to a dense crab meat. The little suction cups were weird though, not gonna lie. This dish was HEAVY on the garlic which I loved but if you're not trying to ward off a hoard of vampires that may come your way, be warned. read more

Katrina Latin Bites and Bar - Queso de cabra, pulpo (octopus), ceviche - Latin American Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

Actually, I work here(lol). So I don't know much yet as I'm new still to the place. But they do make pretty good tacos, as I tried their shrimp one to go after work ended for the day for me. Very friendly coworkers, especially one of the chefs I work with in the kitchen(Miguel), he's funny. There's two chefs in the kitchen, and me. read more

Bad service, horrible drinks and food was definitely not worth the drive. I do not recommend this place

Really wanted to like this place, but it just wasn't enjoyable. My favorite part was the sangria: the white sangria was good. Not great, but good - and sangria is often not good. Red sangria was also good-ish, but the wine chosen was not right for sangria (wine with a smoky profile doesn't make good sangria, in my opinion). There was also a cab franc by the glass that was enjoyable. I would say however, that the sangria was overpriced for what it was - $10 a glass. Chips and salsa ... meh. Below average when compared to any regular Mexican restaurant. The lauded empanadas were a notch above frozen empanada from the grocery store. Only fine. I have no idea what the other reviews are talking about. I like empanadas and order them when I can - these were not great. The ceviche was edible but not tasty. Tasted a little old and dead. Service was lacking - one server/bartender on the whole floor, but even so ... there were maybe four tables? Should have been better. Queso de cabra - tasted like tomato soup and goat cheese. Meh! Albondigas - my first time with this dish - straight up didn't like it, had to douse it in salt and pepper to get it down. Tasted like...boiled ground beef with an egg in it. I guess that's the dish? I have to think this could be done well, but it just wasn't. I would say this restaurant has a good menu ... but the execution is mediocre at best. If you are really craving what's on the menu, it's OK...but that's it. read more

The online menu is not the menu in the restaurant. Waitress said they changed the menu. How hard is it to snap a picture of the new menu and post it? Prices are high, food is mediocre. read more

Giving this restaurant a 1 star because of how rude the owner was. He actually told me to go ahead and leave a 1 star review! He was so rude and argumentative when I brought to his attention about how my steak had more fat than meat. I regret convincing my friends to try this restaurant with me honestly. I wanted to try Katrina Latin bites and bar after learning they are sister restaurant to paris bistro which I've tried in the past and actually enjoyed their breakfast . I did not have the same experience at Katrina Latin bites and bar. First I have to say the ambience was nice, love the beautiful artwork on the walls however, the room temperature was cold, it seemed the heater was not working or was turned down to a very low temp. My friends and I kept our jackets on because of how uncomfortably cold it was. The waiter was nice but she was not very familiar with the menu and struggled with taking our order and getting our drinks, and food out in a timely fashion. She also brought out a dish we didn't order and when we brought this to her attention , she didn't apology, rather she asked us if we needed a box to take the food home. I ordered picanha steak based on the picture they had on their google website. This steak is expected to have small fat on top of the steak, but that was not the case with my order. My steak had 80% fat and 20 % meat. I immediately brought this to my waiter's attention. She agreed and called the owner who happened to be the chef. The owner argued that the meat is usually mostly fat, and asked me if I've been to fugo de chao. He compared this steak to fugo de chao's , and pretty much proceeded to school me on why it's supposed to be mostly fat. I told him I've had same meat at fugo de chao and Chama gaucho, and it wasn't covered with 80% fat. The owner was rude and condescending. He told me to go ahead and leave a 1 star review. Which is exactly what I am giving him. The shrimp taco that i ordered was also sub par. They do have tasty complimentary chips and dip, but dare not ask for another basket because they'll charge you for it. I will highly recommend you go spend your money somewhere else during this inflation period! read more

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Wow just ate lunch at Katrina's and it was a pleasurable experience. Ate outside and the patio is really nice. Food was very flavorful tacos were great! The service was also excellent. I'm going back Thursday for my wife's birthday and am looking forward to another great meal! read more

Nice ambiance and drinks, but we were disappointed that the food was a little bland. We went here pre-movie (next to Naperville Showplace). Maybe just stop by for drinks. read more

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The food was just ok at best and it was not hot, barely warm. Their house soup was delicious. The front of the house service needs A LOT of training read more

We ate here last night. The staff is so friendly and welcoming. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was charming. I can't wait to go back and try other dishes! read more

Katrina Latin Bites and Bar - Paradillada - Latin American Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

Is there a new owner here? I noticed the inside changed . We are all hoping Johnathon is gone , so we can return , I take ALOT of friends there until he blew up & told us not to come back. He should never have been there waiting tables if he was the owner. read more

1st time here, loved the food! Everything we tried was delicious!!! Our deserts were amazing! I'm not a fan of key lime pie, but there's is delicious! Their flan was perfect! Not too flowerie if that makes sense, the service was great! Erica never missed a beat! She was very attentive! Definitely will be coming back! read more

Fantástico first visit! Sangria was great! Love the empanadas and arepa! Chilaquiles were amazing! Tinga was on point! Cocktails de Cameron delicioso! A must try in naperville!! Argentina, Columbia, and a mix of latin cuisine!! Latinos will not be disappointed! So glad we have this near me now!! Here are some pics, half gone! Too hungry and too good, I forgot to take pics first! read more

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Cozy place, interesting food choices! We ordered some of the specials that they were running for Restaurant Week, which were good deals.

I'm so glad this place opened up in the area. I'm half Mexican and super impressed with the authenticity of the food. The tortillas were nice and colorful some coming out in blue and some in red (don't see this too often). The queso Fondido with the chorizo is always a good choice. The drinks were good but on the weaker side, lol. A little more booze please. Small space but absolutely worth the visit, worth several visits, because I'm most definitely coming back. Friendly servers. read more

Katrina Latin Bites and Bar - a skeleton on a chair - Latin American Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

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We always have great food at Katrina's!!! We've been going there since it opened. The patio is fun when the weather is nice. They have some specials certain nights, like tacos, empanadas or half price wine bottles on certain nights. read more

We went on a Wednesday, 7 th August.., it was our 31 wedding anniversary! Was on my wish list for a while. 3$ Modellos! my husband was all in :) The food was fresh and well cooked. Service was very attentive and informative. While quiet, it actually was fantastic! Had a great night and look forward to going back. It's a hidden gem and will def go back. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed read more

First time here. The restaurant is small, but was incredible. Our waitress was also the host and the bartender and she was amazing. Unfortunately, I don't remember her name. Everything we had was absolutely delicious. Can't wait to come back here again. read more

Been here three times. And thrice the best experience. it seems to be a family business that is very well done. The fish tacos and tuna tartar are incredible. we'll be here again. read more

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Beautiful wall art, vibrant environment. Overall, very impressive ambiance. Food and Drinks did not meet up to the expectation(s) at all. was not impressed with a single item we ordered. The server was probably over loaded, took forever for our drinks order. We did not enjoy our drinks, decided to go for safe option- wine. but it took them so long to come with it, we scrapped the idea. read more

I took my mom and my daughter here for dinner on Friday night. We didn't have a reservation but we're seated immediately. It's a small place but the decor is pretty cool and it's got a nice vibe. We ordered the 28oz flank steak to split with the garlic mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus, empanada sampler and the goat cheese dip. The asparagus was cooked perfectly and had great flavor. The empanadas were some of the best I've had. The steak showed up and looked very undersized. I would say maybe 16oz. I asked our server about this and she checked with the kitchen and they said it was 28oz. I asked them to look at it again because I didn't think that was possible so they called the manager Jonathan. He was very nice and addressed the situation promptly. He was very nice and the type of manager that actually cares about you enjoying your dining experience. If it weren't for him it may have been the last time I ever went here but because of him and also the quality of the food I will be back. Oh, the steak was amazing once we got the size issue resolved and I highly recommend it. We ordered it medium and it was perfect. read more

Katrina Latin Bites and Bar - Aranchetta - Latin American Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

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We were excited to try this place-but it disappointed. Drinks were good but not spectacular Also the food was quite expensive for what it was- stuffed mushrooms were 4 small button mushrooms with chorizo and a cream sauce $14- small bowl of melted cheese with chorizo $16- half avocado with ceviche $15. Also they charge for chips and salsa which I've never seen at any Mexican/Latin place. If you want great upscale Mexican try Yerbabuena in Lisle!!! The wall art was great! Which is why we went in the first place read more

Food is delicious and drinks are amazing! The scenery and decorations are beautiful. Service was great . staff is very professional and friendly . read more

The food was good. They have a spin on your typical topas spot. Tajin margarita is amazing. Only gave 5 stars because of the wait in between plates. read more

This place is a hidden little gem. I would dine in their outdoor patio. It's delicious and a perfect location to watch a movie then hang out. We stayed there for hours. The owners are very kind! read more

Remarkable wall art, welcoming and attentive service. Food fell short of ambitions. Hongos generously filled with chorizo but really salty and no way to actually consume the enticing cream sauce on the plate. Tacos well filled with tasty meats and garnish. No vegan and very limited non-meat options. Margarita pretty awful. Staff and menu said fresh lime juice used, but the only flavor that came through was that of an artificial sour mix. Noise level: loud even though restaurant wasn't full at the time. Lively feel but not conversation friendly. read more

Katrina Latin Bites and Bar - Latin American Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

Decided to take my mother-in-law, who is Mexican, here for her birthday dinner. Wanted to give this place a try and it was a terrible disappointment to say the least. All the food was terribly bland. We knew we were in for a disappointing night when we got the Queso Fundido w/roasted red peppers. Although there were five of us at the table and plenty of it to make several tacos, our waitress brought us a mere four tortillas. Next we got some guacamole and chips. The guacamole was tasteless. We finally decided to say something, expecting the waitress would apologize and take it back. Instead she asked us, "what is it missing?" Um, are we the chefs? But we said, "um, probably salt." She pointed to the salt on the table. We then suggested lime and she said, "OK, I can bring you some limes." So that's the solution here? The customer should find ways to season their own food to make it edible? Next came our meals -- two carne asadas for me and my daughter that were completely tasteless. My wife ordered the Pollo Argentino. While the garlic wine sauce had some flavor, the chicken was bland like everything else. My mother-in-law's ceviche was the same. We saw little point in complaining further although it should've been obvious to the waitress that we weren't thrilled. But we figured if we expressed anymore disappointment we'd likely be directed to the kitchen to try to season our own food. Overall, what an incredibly expensive tasteless meal. There are so many other options available in the Naperville/Aurora area for good Latin food. Do yourself a favor and avoid this one. read more

New place. Decor is really cool. We ordered tapas. Feel like the tapas have a Mexican vibe to them. And, of course, they have entries as well. We ordered 7. Empanadas were awesome. Was happy with everything. Will definitely come back read more