Stopped by for a quick drink while waiting on a reservation, but hands down La Licor was the highlight of our night. We ended up trying several of their cocktails and there were no misses for us. Imagine our surprise when we found out La Licor does happy hour! Even though there were other tables were filled and music was playing, I appreciated the bar wasn't too loud and I was able to hear my friend. Top five bar fries in Chicago for me! read more

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I came here on a Saturday night around 5:30pm with a reservation, there were two of us. We were sat but our reservation was not acknowledged by the open table website. You definitely need a reservation after 6:30pm as it got pretty crowded but the bar was empty. The restaurant was not too loud, the tables were very uncomfortable to sit at due to the center of the table being a wooden stump like object. Which made it hard to push your seat in, and the table was wobbly. They also turn the lights off mostly, which actually makes for a great vibe. Other than the uncomfortable seats and tables. They have a lot of drinks, specifically cocktails with unique flavor profiles, using green peppers and corn in drinks. I started with trying the two frozen beverages one was a ginger drink and the other was a sweet milky corn beverage, both unique, not for me. But it was so nice they allowed us to try them. We got the empanada trio (beef, chicken, and veggie). The veggie was very corn forward, almost only corn and some spices. If you love corn you'd love the food and drinks. We also got chorizo arepas which were tasty, but the sliced chorizo didn't seem to match the bite of the arepas. It may have made more sense to have had crumbling chorizo on the arepas. And finally we had the yuca fries, which case with a thick sauce and cojita cheese. They were very good. I asked for a side of hot sauce, it was a mild sauce but it was good. Seemingly homemade. The service was okay, it took a while to get a drink, then to actually get the drink took a long time, and then trying to order and leave took a while. It wasn't a bad experience. This place was featured on the travel network as a must try. If you want to try something new, love corn, definitely recommend. read more

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I can't believe I haven't been to this place sooner. Amazing happy hour deals, including your choice of two frozen bevvies amongst many others. Most places toss a standard marg and old fashioned on their HH menu and call it a day. Not here! The good stuff is flowing for $10 and I am here for it! Also tried the beef empanadas and they were so juicy and delicious. It's got a great vibe inside and the bartender was super friendly and helpful. Please run, don't walk to get your Panamerican fix! read more

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We came for the Panamericana cafe during the day. It's La Licor by night. They use Metric coffee and it's a fun coffee menu. I love that the specialty drinks menu is default oat milk. I had a coquito latte which was fantastic. My husband tried a cold brew tonic. I think it was good but it would be even more amazing in the summertime. I plan to come back as the happy hour menu looks great. read more

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Great place for happy hour! I loved the Esquites drink. Huge bar inside, music was a little loud but was a vibe, and our server was quite attentive. read more

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This has been on my list of places to try, and finally went! I didn't really know what to expect but it so cute inside. It almost looks like a hidden bar. The decor and vibe is pretty amazing. The drinks made by the bartender is soooo good, he even customizes the drinks made for us so we don't mix our liquors. Definitely one of my favorite bars now. A must try. read more

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New coffee spot--the La Licor cocktail bar is doing a morning / daytime cafe vibe with a different name and menu. Outdoor rail seating with pretty solid WiFi so got some work done here today. Delicious Kyoto slow drip cold brew. A little pricey but it was very smooth tasting. Metric coffee is a high quality partner, so probably interested in trying a pour-over as well. Staff were really nice. read more

Cute spot and great drinks. Service is fast and friendly. Great happy hour spot. Going to try the food next time! read more

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What a great find ! Panamerican flavors done really well and inventive, decently priced cocktails. Some of the best oysters (small, meaty, killer dressing), a decent smashburger, plaintsin and yucca snacks, empanadas, lomo. Dishes marked with their country of origin. Super deals at Happy Hour. Friendly and helpful staff. Will return. read more

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Came here last Friday night and it was pretty quiet. We made a reservation but when we arrived they told us to pick out seats. The inside is dark and has a nice vibe. I really liked the look of the bar. The food and drinks were ok, nothing blew me away. However, the service was good. read more

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First of all, this place makes me feel prouder of being Latina I used to live two blocks away, thankfully I have moved or I'd be broken (now I live 15 min walk). Love the fact that they have drinks (beers and cocktails) and food from all Latin America. La Licor happy hour is amazing! I'm not a huge fan of slushies, but their mezcal slushy.. pssst.. insane.. now, I recommend to not drink it like a juice even though it's really hard not to mariquitas, and chicharrones.. ADDICTIVE last time my friends and I met up there, lost count how many we ordered. The owner, bartender, staff in general are very nice, very friendly and the vibe inside is GREAT. It feels cozy, but quite elegant/modern, love the decoration and how the old place (it used to be a sushi place) was transformed to this unique gem in the neighborhood. read more

Maria was an AMAZING server on the night of 3/21/2026! Not only did she remember every drink everyone asked for, she was consistently checking up on everyone throughout the night, she made sure we had our drinks delivered! For a party of 20+, her memory was impeccable and she always delivered the correct drink to the right person! Maria made this night a great one and helped delivered a great night for my sister's birthday! read more

Yowza, Bowsa! How'd I miss this place? Well it's only been open 6 months, and it fooled me. Everything- drinks, food and dessert was 4* and up. Complex and delicious flavors in the drinks, subtle and beautifully seasoned dishes, very unique dessert. Try the panna cotta. It is an experience just like the place itself. What a vibe. Great music and atmosphere. Get here while there are still open reservations during the week. read more

Came here for drinks and the puerto paraiso was amazing!!! Haven't had this nice of a cocktail in a long time. Also, atmosphere + service was great. When I asked the bartender if the drink would be sweet he said no but offered to make it sweeter before realizing that I didn't want it sweet. Really great experience!! We will be back. read more

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Great cocktails and delicious food. Super friendly staff and the ambiance is great too! Will definitely return. read more

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This review is for the drinks only since we didn't have any food, but I was super impressed. We tried about four drinks and all were lovely. The standouts were the El Arenal and Puerto Paraiso. The El Arenal was wonderfully balanced - smokey, spicy, and but full-bodied and sweet. read more

Partner and I had two different pourovers from the options they had available for the day. Full disclosure, neither of us tend to go for lighter roasts that are heavy on fruit-y tasting notes (if we go light roast, we prefer those that have floral/spicy notes), but we could still tell the brew was executed with care. The coffee notes came through great and no harsh acidity or bitterness on either end. A great couple of cups, even if it's not the kind of bean that we would drink daily. The person that helped us was very nice in explaining the options, and she even gave us a tiny sample of fresh ground beans to smell alongside our cup of brewed coffee. Love that. We didn't stay to work, but they do also have Wi-fi and it was fairly quiet on a weekday morning. Unrelated to the coffee...there is also a very strong selection of tequilas on the wall. They've got some of my all time favorites. The cocktail bar doesn't open until later, but I'm definitely eyeing stuff there too...!!! read more

I came here for Restaurant Week. I can't see myself coming back. I liked the fries and my partner swears her Lomo Saltado was tasty. That's about it. Oh, and the sauce that came with the empanadas was fun. On the other hand, our empanadas themselves were all cold (Cold cold, not just room temp) in the center, suggesting that they'd been simply run through the microwave. I spend $22 on an apparent house special, the Inca Old Fashioned. It left a lot to be desired. It was harsh and one-note with smoke completely dominating the drink. I like a smoked drink, but this tasted burnt and even had remnants of wood from the preparation mixed into the glass. We were a group of 3 and got charged a large table gratuity without any warning or communication. If this is policy, it is a shady way to implement it. Service itself was odd--it was very hands off and slow at the beginning and then almost overly attentive toward the final third of the meal. Our appetizers came out at different times, which was less than ideal. Nothing else we ordered was worth mentioning, except that prices seemed to be on the high end for the quality. read more

Wow this place was amazing! From service, ambiance, drinks and food ! I will be back thank you

Incredible drinks, great atmosphere, attentive bartenders. Perfect for a date. The old fashioned was a good twist on a classic and the Mameluco was delicious. Highly recommend. read more

Awesome little place in Logan Square for some really delicious food, and amazing tequila cocktails! Staff is great, and the vibe is perfect!

Came here with my husband for dinner since we live in the neighborhood and saw that they recently opened. We started with drinks (photo attached) and they were both delicious. The arenal was nice and strong but not overpowering... definitely will have this one again when I come back here. For our meal, the food is served tapas style, or family style, so we shared the chofrijo with chicharron, lomo saltado with fries, and jalea. Absolutely delicious! We wanted to try more of the dishes but we were so stuffed with just those three so we'll have to come back... And we will soon! Nice addition to Logan square! read more

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Great coffee and the service it was awesome. Besides the place is amazing. I can't wait for my next visit read more

La Licor - I just went to this coffee shop and I fell in love with the place. The coffee it was amazing and the conchas delicious. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Was there for a Sip and Paint, but had a few drinks. They have an interesting selection of cocktails. Prices are decent and they have a nice ambiance. I will go back for dinner or drinks. Nice place to relax after a day's work. read more

Food: Didn't have food - went for drinks before dinner nearby Drink: Fine - Puerto Paraso was good. Ambiance/Service: No issues but not memorable. read more

this place is amazing love the vibe music and food hay mexican brazilian everything definitely giving read more

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Great new restaurant. A nice variety of options with everything tasting great! We went on Valentine's Day and they even gave roses and had some on the tables. read more

Live in the neighborhood and was excited to see a new restaurant pop up and I was not disappointed! The drinks were great and very unique, not only paying homage to the Latin American classics abut also some of their own twists. Everything I had on the food menu was amazing and flavorful, the oysters are great to start with and the burger really stole the show. The staff were very friendly and attentive which made the experience a wonderful time. I will definitely be back! read more

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One of the best old fashioneds I've ever had! They manage to put a cool panamerican spin on an American classic. The service was great! Come in for some tasty cocktails and a good time with your friends! :) read more

I truly do not understand all these positive reviews. I'm from Latin America, but you do not even need to be Latin to tell how absolutely awful the food is. We had the chifrijo which was cold, unseasoned, and had no avocado in it aside from two 1/4 inch pieces. I am not exaggerating that Chipotle is better in comparison. The yuca was not traditional; it was breaded like a mozzarella stick. The fried chicken had three times as much breading as chicken. Popeye's is better. The fish was probably the best, but not enough to redeem this awful meal. There's nothing inventive, refined, or interesting about these dishes. I was expecting thoughtful, cohesive, elevated dishes that blended Latin American flavors. It's a hodgepodge of not even fast food quality food. I would go to Irazu, Moran, or Tropicuba for better food in the neighborhood. read more

Recommend this place Logan square gets a little Latin diverse bar with great food! Totally recommend also service is amazing read more

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My husband and I went here for dinner. Both of our drinks were great and we enjoyed all the food. It is served tapas style . The cheese bread was so good we got an order to take home. We also had the spinach cheese empanadas which had a very tasty sauce, the rice and beans and a chorizo sandwich . Everything was very good. Free parking was easy to find on the street. We will be back. read more

This place is a true gem. The space is stunning -- elegant without feeling corporate, and the attention to detail for both food and drink is A-plus. We really enjoyed the yucca fries and the tiradito (fluke with aguachile), and our drinks were also both surprising and delicious. This is a wonderful addition to the neighborhood, with a hard to define "cool" factor. read more

Drinks amazing and loved the food. The loba was delish as was the burger! Will return.