The salmon was good. Our server was sweet even though it was close to closing. It was clean and…read moreplenty of seating.

Food was bland, the tip is already included and with that being said the server did not pay…read moreattention to us at all and let the dirty dishes stack

The food here was amazing. On a recent work trip to Chicago, we stopped in at La Parra and left…read moreexcited about the meal. We got to try items that we had not had together before including the goat cheese and tomato sauce with the toasted bread. I personally loved the lamb which was very tender and fell off the bone. The staff were very attentive and friendly. They had a couple large groups that they were able to navigate with ease. They also provided a parting drink for everyone. Our Patas Bravas dish did come out a little late so we were not able to enjoy it as much since we were getting full, but it tasted heavenly with the dipping sauce. If you are in the area, please check them out!

I was actually surprised on the vast menu items they offer from Italian pasta to tapas. Pedro was…read morevery nice to talk to as he introduced us to the specials of the day. The dinning room was fairly large as we walked in and sat close to the door. Pedro gave us the specials of the day and I ordered the seafood risotto ($32). My friend ordered the Fettuccine Fruitti di Mare ($30). Both dishes was good, with the right balance of protein and noodles. My risotto was a bit too cheesy but it was manageable. Service was very good, they stopped by to check on you and replace the dishes if needed. Overall, the food and service was great. There are plenty of street parking around the restaurant. I would come back for more next time.

It was a lazy Saturday so I ordered delivery. I received my order within the hour which was very…read moreimpressive. I ordered catfish, shrimp, hushpuppies and cole slaw. Hungry girl syndrome kicked in so I forgot to take pictures of my food but everything was fresh and hot when it arrived. The catfish and shrimp were well seasoned and perfectly fried. The hushpuppies were fantastic! They were golden brown but melted in your mouth. I'm hooked! Everything was absolutely delicious. I will definitely be ordering again.

Ok heard about this place and I've been looking for a place that have frog legs. Found my new place…read moreto go to. I don't have to travel far to get 'em. So, here goes! Ordered different things on the menu from frog legs, big shrimp, fried mushroom, fried okra, and salmon croquette. All are delicious and lightly breaded just the way I like it. I actually can taste the meat on the frog legs unlike other places. Oh my, the shrimp was big, fresh, and savory. Everything was great and worth it. Less breading for sure. I will be back and try other things on the menu! Place is right off Madison/Austin-Chicago side and street parking available. And let's not forget, the service was nice and made you feel welcome.

If you want the cola, cross the street. I have tortillas at…read morehome. 85 characters, little parking, bland expensive food.

I visited El Nuevo Vallarta tonight with a couple of friends, and unfortunately, the experience was…read moreincredibly disappointing. We sat at the bar and ordered drinks along with a sushi roll called El Solecito. Shortly after, we asked the bartender to place our entrée orders -- one pasta, one shrimp empanadas, and I ordered arroz con mariscos estilo diablito. There was a bit of confusion when the bartender couldn't find my dish in her system, so I showed her the photo from the menu to confirm. When the food began to arrive, the sushi came out along with the pasta and my rice dish. My friend and I tried a piece of the sushi and quickly realized it was the wrong roll. We informed the bartender, who called the manager. That's where things went downhill. The manager came over and, rather than offering help, immediately hit us with, "If you knew the sushi was wrong, why did you take a bite?" I was honestly stunned by the tone and attitude. I explained it was our first time at the restaurant and that we wouldn't have known it was the wrong roll without trying it. Still, the manager continued to be rude and dismissive. I told her plainly that I wouldn't be paying for something I didn't order, especially if she wasn't going to help us fix the situation -- she walked away with visible attitude. The rest of the meal didn't improve. The pasta and my rice dish were so spicy they were nearly inedible -- and I enjoy heat, so that's saying something. Meanwhile, my other friend never even received her empanadas. After waiting over 20 minutes, we had to ask the bartender to cancel them altogether. To top it off, the music was obnoxiously loud -- not in a fun, upbeat way, but in a way that made conversation difficult and the atmosphere uncomfortable. As someone who works in the hospitality industry, I was shocked by the poor customer service and lack of professionalism from management. This experience left a bad taste in every sense, and I won't be returning. There are plenty of places that value their customers -- I'd rather take my business there.

The service in this place is amazing! All of the staff kept checking on us the entire time. Our…read morewaitress, Edith was phenomenal at attending us and checking in with the food. It made us feel welcomed and never were avoided! As for food, the only thing I'd say, was the deviled eggs weren't actually deviled. They were just hard boiled eggs with topping. BUTTT other than that, the food had great flavor and the boil was boiling. I personally think the 15% gratuity is not bad considering that everyone is friendly and ready to serve us. It just makes paying way easy!

We visited restaurant on a Thursday afternoon, plenty of seating and a welcoming wait staff. We…read moreordered four appetizers, fried chicken wings, calamari, fried pickles and crab topped French fries. The wings and calamari were good, fresh each with a complimentary sauce. I enjoyed the pickles, good size, fresh each, breaded perfectly. Our entree consisted of garlic noodles, shrimp, snow crab, corn on the cob, and potatoes. We tried the crab da jour seasoning hott! I thought everything was delicious, plenty of shrimp, there was enough to take home, fresh, tasty food . Melrose park has a gem. Service was very good, attentive. Some customers will have an issue with the service fee included on their bills but I thought it was worth it. Definitely worth the trip

I needed something very specific for a recipe, it's so hard to find guanciale to make carbonara!…read more Carnivore was about the 10th place I called and they right away let me know they had plenty! As soon as I walked in, I saw so many goodies I knew I was taking home. They had a very well curated selection of fancy condiments from small makers, rare ingredients, and the highest quality version of many every day foods! Everyone behind the counter was so friendly and knowledgeable. I had to try one of their sandwiches and got the salmon po boy at their recommendation. It was really well seasoned and super fresh with a very generous slice of fish on it. Definitely coming back for another one next time I'm in the area! Thank you so much for great service and products!

These guys are the best! The meats are outstanding and the ahi tuna is heavenly. Erik, Justin and…read morethe rest of the team are super knowledgeable and helpful.

A fresh look (remodeling) and new managers, Las Islas Bar & Grill has never been better. I have…read moreworked in this area for about 10 years. So I was going to this place at least since 2015 or 16. Now we live in Berwyn since 2017 and this is always been our go to place. The service is fast. Everyone has been super nice and they even stayed open during the pandemic with outdoor seating (I actually really miss the outdoor vibes.) Whenever we're in the mood for something delicious and fast, we always end up coming here. It's a plus they have beer because some places don't have alcoholic beverages. While I'm not a big cocktail drinker, they have cocktails too and delicious micheladas. Such a good, solid place and always good quality and good service every time we've been there over the last five or six years at least !! I'm embarrassed we've enjoyed it so much and never done a review!

Leaving one star because I can't leave zero . Our drinks had ZERO alcohol in them and when we…read morecomplained the waitresses came out with "complimentary" shots laughing at us MIND you they served an underage person a shot as well. Should I report them for this? Maybe. Anyway, our tortillas also had mold on them.

Love the relaxing ambiance. The service has always been knowledgeable, personable, and friendly…read more The food and drinks are great in my opinion. I haven't had anything yet disappoint me.

I visited Poor Phil's on a weekend night and it was busy! I was able to seat myself at the bar and…read moremy bartender made me feel welcome and answered my questions. He had great recommendations about the menu, and I was not disappointed. Poor Phil's is known for their seafood, and I now see why. I enjoyed the atmosphere here, a great neighborhood pub with interesting decor and a friendly laid back vibe. I'll be back as they have nice outdoor seating as well.