Love this little gem! Came here for dinner and everything we ordered was delicious . Staff was friendly and the owner came to greet us. It's located in s strip mall but spacious inside. Will definitely recommend to anyone interested in a good fusion restaurant! read more

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I had a mediocre experience with Phoenix Flame which contradicts all of the highly rated reviews. I think this restaurant is worth a try, but it's not a place I would personally return to or frequent. Pros: I really liked the eclectic menu. There's all kinds of dishes to choose from. Very unique menu and nice ambiance. Cons: The food itself was nothing to write home about. The short ribs sandwich was all right, but I don't recommend the pork belly buns for an appetizer. It's only 3 buns for $12. There wasn't enough meat, too much red cabbage and the sauce didn't go well with the rest of the ingredients. My dad said the gnocchi was just OK, too. The service was very slow especially considering there was only one other table. The last thing I didn't like was all the fees added in addition to the taxes. There's an operating fee which I didn't see on the menu and there's also a 3% credit card surcharge which is annoying. read more

I can't say enough good things about this place, I have been there 4 times in the last month and the food is delicious and unique. They have something on the menu for everyone and they are sure to surprise you with some unique twists on delicious classics. On top of this, the service is wonderful, the staff is very friendly and you will find the owner there often and willing to greet you and get to know you better! The establishment is good for dressed up or dressed down and very comfortable. read more

The steak sandwich!! Yum yum yum fries were good also. Our server was great! Looking forward to coming back to try something else!

My wife and I love this restaurant. It was our second time visiting the new location. It's a nice intimate vibe and perfect for a date. The short rib bowl was fantastic and very filling. The plantain chips were tasty and the pico is refreshing. read more

Phoenix Flame - Short rib bowl - Latin American Near Me - Rolling Meadows, Illinois

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Wow. Where have a been that I'm just finding out about this place? They opened Sept 2023 and are like nothing in this area - a total gem. In a very unassuming strip mall location, this place is delivering high quality, delicious food. Everything we had was spectacular. We started with the Plantain Maduro - it was sauces, sweet and salty - absolutely incredible and I'll be dreaming about it for a while. My husband got the Argentinian style NY steak and I got the grilled salmon entrees. I added chimichurri to mine. We were both raving with every bite. We found the prices to be reasonable for the quality and portion of food, but I wouldn't be surprised if some patrons thought it was expensive. Honestly it's just like nothing else in the area, but in a very very good way in my book. And bonus points - they indicate dietary restrictions on the menu like gluten free which I always appreciate. Service was fine, nothing special or bad there, but the chef came out to check on each table throughout the night which I thought was a very nice touch. Truly, you need to try this place. We will be back! read more

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The best care driven made food in a quaint atmosphere! Make sure to go back to try all the different menu items. Nothing better than to eat here where the husband and wife work as a team to make you the best food. The service is impeccable, and the owner will most likely stop at your table. read more

This restaurant used to be in Niles, and was primarily a lunch takeout kind of place. Now it is in Rolling Meadows, and has transformed into more of a fine-dining dinner scene. The interior is nicely decorated, with artistic wall engravings and cascading live plants. I have been to this new location twice now. Our first visit was shortly after they just opened, and it took a very long time to get our food. We didn't inquire, but were informed that a previous event had them running a bit late in the kitchen. Fair enough. We visited again just this past Saturday, and again, it took a really long time to get our food. So that may just be how it is here. Don't arrive too hungry. That said, the food you are waiting for is excellent. We have tried the yuka fries, plantain maduro (note: this is more savory than sweet), Martha Corner Salad, short rib bowl, Cuban sandwich, and skirt steak sandwich. I don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu. Everything is flavorful and fresh-tasting. Portions are reasonably sized for a single person's appetite (so, if you want to share, you should each order your own thing and split). I noticed they have added brunch hours, but I have not yet seen a brunch menu. Might be a good excuse for me to head back soon! read more

This place is simply phenomenal! Why haven't I reviewed it before. First, the service is always top notch. Yanko, the owner, continuously checks on each table. We had the Cuban sandwich today again, it's probably the best Cuban I've even had. My son had the steak with the chimichurri sauce. Amazing. We had the baklava for dessert. OMG!! The best. I'll keep coming back to this gem. read more

The Food was phenomenal!!! I had salmon, my husband had Lake Superior whitefish. Those were both very tasty. The potatoes were my favorite, so crunchy and yummy, Vegetables were done to perfection.The service was great and we loved the ambiance! We will be back for sure read more

The Cuban sandwich is outstanding. Can't recommend that enough. The RM hot chicken sandwich is pretty good too. The chicken tenders were not good. It seemed like low grade quality chicken or chicken that was frozen and then plopped straight into a fryer. It lacked flavor. Texture was off. Just bland overall. Fries pretty darn good as well. read more

What a unique restaurant! Went with my wife on their second day of being open. Beautiful decor, warm and inviting. We had the Martinez Cups for our appetizer and they were wonderful. We shared the Phoenix Flame and Ultimate Sandwiches. Absolutely delicious! Looking forward to returning and trying more dishes. read more

Phoenix Flame - The Ultimate Sandwich - Latin American Near Me - Rolling Meadows, Illinois

Delicious, fast, ample, a little crowded and noisy. We went to dinner here early on a Saturday evening, took a chance based on reviews. Learned they had just oopened a few weeks ago. The enthusiasm showed, staff were very energetic and cheerful. Seated quite close to the other diners. The person next to me asked to borrow the ketchup and I joked with him about being thrown out for having no taste (as the food was excellent without it). A good time was had by all, and we left quite satisfied. read more

AMAZING food!!!!!! Great prices and service was spectacular- HIGHLY RECOMMEND this place for lunch or dinner. I took my mom and sister who are very picky on food and they loved it. The sauces are yummy. Great variety on food choices! read more

Everything is great. Owner is a great guy and they have some many good flavors and different options. I highly recommend it

Went over on a Saturday, 12/20/2025, and they were closed at 7:15pm. Maybe call first.

An interesting blend of Mediterranean and Mexican cuisine. The Martinez cups are a must-try.

Excellent! Interesting menu and smart twists on familiar dishes. Really delicious Cuban sandwich! And the spiced poached pear for dessert was a yummy surprise (and it's not something I typically like!) - so good!Dishes show real care in execution. Owner is passionate about the food, service and ambience. Well worth a visit! read more

Immediately our server was so kind and welcoming and set a great tone for our dinner. She happily answered any questions about the menu and was very attentive despite being busy. We ordered the yuca fry appetizer (you MUST try the green herb sauce), the Phoenix Flame sandwich (short rib) and the hangover soup. I also ordered the Paloma which was great. All of our food was so interesting and delicious! After dinner, the chef came to each table to personally to greet the patrons and we were able to discuss the inspiration for the menu. The chef is Bulgarian and his wife Ecuadorian, so the menu is a nice Latin-Mediterranean combo which is very unique! We were already talking about what dishes we want to order when we come back. Very excited to have this new restaurant in the neighborhood! read more

Phoenix Flame - Yuka fries - Latin American Near Me - Rolling Meadows, Illinois

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Went for lunch. Very friendly service and good beef overall. Bottled beer was okay (had a Germain Pilsner, so had probably been sitting around awhile and therefore a little spunky), Had signature steak sandwich and beef bowl. Good, but not sure would return if had to wait because of being busy. Nice addition to the neighborhood. read more

Excellent food and service. We had shrimp skewers, shepherds salad and fries and lemon grass pork kabobs, cabbage salad and yucca fries. For dessert we had a chocolate pistachio tart and a spiced pear poached in wine with a meringue type in of cream sauce. It was excellent. We highly recommend Phoenix Flame for it's excellent cuisine. read more

The food here is sooooo good. I had some salmon and veggies. Their green sauce they add on the side is amazing. 10/10 definitely coming back. Service is great here and outstanding staff. read more

I wish we'd just come for appetizers...yucca fries were great. Cuban sandwich was fine. Daughter enjoyed her huge hunk of salmon until she realized it was raw in the thicker part. read more

The food was really great. We had the Cuban and short rib sandwich and both were amazing. We also substituted fries with the plantain Madura - so different and really yummy. We will be back. read more

I trekked out from Chicago to find the types of savory Latin American/Mediterranean fusion food that this place is known for...The restaurant is in a strip mall and doesn't look like much from the outside. The inside is nice. There are some vines around and otherwise sparse decoration. Of course, due to its small size, the tables are small, and for our group of five, it was a tight fit even though the restaurant was sparsely populated when we came in on a Saturday night without a reservation (I don't know if they even make reservations) and we had our pick of seating. Only three staff and one busboy were working as servers (maybe a higher-up and one lower level). The water was brought out quickly. Then, the one server and order taker was distracted from talking to another table while we waited a while to get his attention. Once we were finally able to get him over, the food came relatively quickly The service, while slow, was very nice. I would recommend that the owners increase the training, professionalism, and efficiency of staff, which would take the restaurant to another level. The food was delicious! The group tried different things from the Ultimate Steak Sandwich, Hangover Soup, Cuban Sandwich, Plantains, etc. Everyone liked what they had and said that the food was worth it, and so much so for my partner and me that we wanted to go back to try more things. I highly recommend a visit to see for yourself. I hope to visit again in the future. read more

I went here based on a recommendation and it did not disappoint at all. Started with the plantain maduro appetizer. It was perfect and absolutely delicious. Our table had the lemon grass pork kebab, the spicy pork, the spicy chicken sandwich and I had the short rib bowl. Each dish was perfectly executed and absolutely delicious. I loved the short rib bowl which was flavorful and beautiful. Our server was sweet and attentive. We especially loved when she made the table side tiramisu. The owner Yanko was kind and ensured things were perfect. The ambiance was quiet, intimate, authentic and inviting. This is a gem that I highly recommend. read more

We were greeted by the genuinely welcoming owner and hostess who were proud to introduce us to their menu. We were recommended the Ultimate Steak Sandwich, a loaded sandwich with juicy layers of steak and savory, crispy cheese in between top. The chicken wrap was pleasantly juicy. Prices were a little on the high end for an overall good meal. But passionate service from a staff really working for this new restaurant's success pulls it into a solid 3.5, four-star range. read more

We visited this restaurant late last year on a weekday night when it was almost deserted except for people at the bar. For some reason it gave off a strange vibe as if it was more of a private club for members other than us. The food we had was perfectly fine though the service was somewhat amateurish. The "Ultimate Steak Sandwich" was nothing special. As the evening progressed, a few more diners arrived and we felt more at ease. When the bill was presented it came in the form of a text image on a small handheld computer used by the server. We had used a Local Flavor promotional certificate and apparently forgot to tip sufficiently. The manager came over to remind us of this which felt somehow accusatory. I don't think we're going to be coming back. read more

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Came here for a good steak sandwich and OMG this place has a wonderful and delicious sandwiches I recommend this place and this sandwich. read more

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Great food, great owners. One of the owners is the chef. They both will come out and make sure everyone is enjoying the food. read more

This is a gem of a restaurant with unique, homemade, quality, and delicious dishes! I had the Martinez Cups appetizer which was such a delightful surprise: 3 plantain baskets filled with fresh shredded vegetables topped with salmon, steak, and shrimp (1 of each). I added the Hangover Soup that was so flavorful! The person who was with me ordered the Cuban sandwich which was probably the best one I've had (he only gave me 2 bites worth, darn!),...usually the mustard is overwhelming, theirs was all the flavors evenly matched in every bite! We were greeted by friendly staff and checked on appropriately as well as given recommendations when they found out it was our maiden visit. The atmosphere is casually elegant and they had a nice mix of seating arrangements with a beautiful cushioned 1/2 booth, 1/2 table which is where we sat. read more

Phoenix Flame - Hangover Soup!! Yom yom!! - Latin American Near Me - Rolling Meadows, Illinois

Read the reviews and thought it might be worth the 30 min drive to give this place a try. We had the Martinez cups for an appetizer and really enjoyed them. The best part was the Short Rib " Bulgogi" Bowl. The flavor was fantastic and the meat just melted in my mouth. Would I make the drive to go again, a big YES! Give it a try. read more

Best Hot chicken sandwich I've ever had! This place is great. Went twice during my work trip. Will be back next time I'm in the area!

While the food was very good, I will not be coming back. When I asked the waitress if I could substitute the Phoenix flame potatoes for the french fries she said yes. No mention of an extra charge. When I received the bill there was a $5 extra charge! It also took us at least 20 minutes to get our food and there were only two other couples at the restaurant. To cap this off, both bathrooms were "all gender" bathrooms! Will not be coming back! read more

Wow! The food here is spectacular! My friend and I got the spicy chicken sandwich, plantain appetizer, and Latin cabbage salad. All tasted amazing! Seasoned just right! The French fries that came with the sandwich was amazing. The chef stopped by our table and explained that making the French fries took them 6 HOURS!!! Explained why it tasted so good! The chef had pride in his cooking and you could tell when eating his food! The waitress was so attentive and given us great recommendations based on what we were looking for. The restaurant gave a cozy atmosphere and had an open kitchen. It was nice watching our food being made. Recommended this restaurant to people I know already! I WILL BE BACK! read more

So good! Recommend the Latin cabbage salad and the Argentinian stake !!! New favorite place.

Great food. The service was amazing as well. You can see the kitchen through the restaurant . Love the greatness for the ingredients.

My friend and I Stopped in for dinner tonight, and OMG the food was amazing. We shared a salmon sandwich and the Ultimate steak sandwich. The salmon was delicious!!! I would say one of the best cooked salmon dishes I have ever eaten. Then there was the ultimate steak sandwich. The steak sandwich was so good it made the salmon look average! It was perfectly tender, and perfectly seasoned. I would put the steak sandwich in the top five of my all time best meals!!!!! The service was very good. Definitely way better then I expected from a restaurant that's only been open a week. Once this place is fully staffed I think the service will be great! read more

Finally got to try Phoenix Flame and we loved it! They truly decorated the place beautifully and it was hard to decide what to order because everything on their menu sounds so good. Both the food and service was great! We both had the Hangover Soup and I also ordered the Skirt Steak Sandwich. The chocolate cake was the perfect way to end our meal, we didn't leave a crumb! We can't wait to go back and try their drinks and empanadas! read more

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Food was fantastic. I had the ultimate steak sandwich. And it's by far the best steak sandwich I've ever had. The place was very well decorated and calm and a romantic way to spend an evening just for 2. The service was phenomenal and food came out fresh and hot. We will be back. read more