My wife and I went to this restaurant a few days ago, and it was a wonderful experience. The food was great, and the service was the same. Luis Felipe provided us with excellent service. After many years, we ate "Tamalitos Verdes" again, and they were so good. If you want to taste good Peruvian food, you have to go to this place and enjoy a terrific experience. read more

Great quality food! Definitely has great taste. Love, love, love the food!!! Service is always incredible. Very clean restaurant. read more

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NEW LOCATION 5422 West Fullerton Same name Great food Can't wait to visit This place was est 1980 The pioneers of Peruvian in Chicago Visiting since 1988 myself Totally authentic read more

Rinconcito Sudamericano - New Location Open for breakfast - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

They moved they are in Fullerton and long in front of Hanson park , I went there this weekend and tbh it tasted better than before. I had the limo saltado with steak and shrimp and wow read more

the arroz con pato was very delicious, i highly recommend peru has the best gastronomy in the world. read more

Very irresponsible, they do not notify that they are close, I came here with my family and my mother who have disabilities and was close, we came for nothing, we checked before in their website and it looked like open read more

This cozy restaurant in Bucktown serves Peruvian dishes such as spiced chicken and rabbit. The bread comes out with some tasty hot-tangy dipping sauce. My rabbit was good but a bit bony in its red peanut sauce. read more

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The service is horrible and the prices are over a killing, taking to long to care of you and the place is just a mess it's clean it looks good but the food is terrible the ají de gallina it's not the original one. read more

I really enjoyed the lomo saltado. It's a stir fry that typically consists of fried potatoes. I'm a sucker for french fries or fried potatoes. And it's stir fried? SCORE! Anyways I was kinda irked by people's ignorant comments on here. Yeah they serve stir fry type dishes and baguettes... did you know most countries were conquered by other nations, therefore the european influence in their cuisine. Example: Flan was bought over to Mexico by the French, ya dummies. France installed a french emperor there but he ended up being executed. Fun fact I know. Also Vietnamese has baguettes in their cuisine too because they were colonized by France. There's LOTS of asian immigrants in Peru (one of their recent presidents was of Japanese descent) and also in other south american countries so yeah they cook with soy sauce sometimes and expect to see stir fries in Peru. I hate when middle america decides to be adventerous tonight and try a foreign country's cuisine but complain about EVERYTHING and think they know what's authentic. The food was great, not stellar- I'm still pretty new with Peruvian food, but it tasted good in my mouth. Also I didn't expect much out of appearance of the place nor stellar service where they make small talk with me, fine by me- I prefer that actually. I've had outwardly RUDE service in nicer AMERICAN places. I would come again and try more. read more

Actually.... I disagree with Monique B. *Technically*, Pisco Sour is firstly British, given then it was concocted by some British guy and then Peruvian, given that this took place in a Peruvian city that much later became part of Chile. Oh, and its tasty Peruvian reputation is what made it world-renowned. But lets not worry about the details (I'm not here to start any wars between these two beautiful countries) and enjoy this tasty drink, shall we? Rinconcito is good. Not fabulous, but good. I usually judge Peruvian restaurants based on two things: Their "aji" (spicy chili sauce) and their lomo saltado (meat, potatoes, rice) or their tallarin saltado de carne (same thing but with noodles and no potatoes). Both these things are actually pretty good here, except maybe the last time I went the aji was REALLY spicy - and let me tell you, my spicy-food tolerance level is much higher than any mere mortal's, and when I say something is REALLY spicy, I mean it will burn a hole through your tongue and down the esophagus. I've tried other dishes here too, but I wasn't *that* impressed by them, but I blame my family for that - much like anything else, once you've had the real thing, you become picky. Pisco sour is good though, so definitely try it if you haven't already, whether it is Peruvian or Chilean or whatever =) I would recommend this place since it is clean and the people who work there are helpful, and I like the pisco sour and tallarin saltado, but anyone who wants hard-core Peruvian food may want to go somewhere else. read more

This was actually my first try at Peruvian food and thought it was pretty good. I ordered the papa rellena, which is a deep-fried mashed potato ball filled with seasoned ground beef. Very tasty, and similar to papa rellenas I've had from other Latin cuisines. I also ordered the Lomo Saltado, which is the Peruvian version of stir-fry with beef, onions, tomatoes, peppers, and french fries served with white rice. A very simple, tasty dish that I'd order again. The prices here are a bit high, though, so I might try another Peruvian restaurant that's a little more casual. read more

Pleasant Peruvian place (say that 3 time fast) just down the street from Cafe LaGuardia. The room feels like you're sitting in a neighbor's kitchen, but the portions are substantial, and the price is right. If you're in the mood for home cooked Peruvian fare that will stick to your ribs, give it a try. Try a Pisco Sour while you're there. It's more Chilean than Peruvian, but it's still a mighty tasty drink. read more

I've realized that I only tend to Yelp about a place when I've had a reasonably good experience, so here is one where I was distinctly disappointed. At first I thought this was because I just don't have much experience eating Peruvian cuisine, but after reading the other reviews, I'm not so certain. My chicken dish was reasonably good, but everything else missed the mark. The ceviche in particular was disappointing, not seasoned or garnished adequately to make up for that "hmm, I'm eating raw fish" feeling. The Peruvian tamale we had for an appetizer was also strange and lumpy. The service was below par. There was something a little unwelcoming about our waiter's attitude, which contrasted to the mom-and-pop vibe that you might expect from Rinconcinto. It took a relatively long time to get our food and even longer to get our check. My friend had left his ceviche about half-eaten, and they took a long time to bus his table; it was almost as though mom was back in the room, refusing to serve desert until we cleared our plates. I'm also not sure what the deal is with the liquor license. There was no wine list, so I asked if they had beer and was told "Peruvian beer only". I ordered one and it was served to me, but the waiter didn't ask if I wanted seconds even though I was just about done by the time our main courses finally came. It was like they were doing me a big favor by serving me a $4 beer. Just a strange experience overall. Head to Cafe Laguardia down the block instead, which is not without its flaws but makes up for them with stiff drinks and some measure of charm. read more

the menu was nicely categorized, we sampled from the meat, lomo saltado to be exact, and chicken. Both were great and the lomo was better then any other peruvian meal I have had in a restaurant. And you cant beat fried plantains! Also had a fantastic relleno for appetizer. Now for the bad... The restaurant itself needs some work, especially for what they want to charge for an entree, which I realize on the fringes of bucktown has to be moderately high. When I lived nearby I would pass everyday and was a little turned off by the white plastic mini blinds in the front windows... fine, ill overlook it and finally try. Well the rest wasn't much better. The white ceramic tile (it was being patched at the time of my visit) just doesn't do it for me... nor does the plastic over the flower upholstered chairs, and mirrored walls, yikes! I don't have any problem with how long it took, it was a little longer than most places but you're out to dinner to be out to dinner, right? Now a wait would be much more tolerable for me if there is plenty of wine around. Unfortunately this place is not byob and they only have house wine (my options were red or white)...!!?? what's up with that. Let me bring my own or serve a decent list. I would recommend this place for take-out only I'm afraid, I hate to give a low rating when the food was so good, but sometimes you should just serve out of a window. read more

Rinconcito has been around since 1980. I grew up on their Lomo Saltado and many, many cans of Inca Kola, so I might be a little biased here. Most of the reviews of local Peruvian restaurants seem to complain about the service. It must be a cultural thing. When you go to a Peruvian restaurant, you're not going to be in and out in 30 minutes unless you get carry out. The staff here are not overly attentive, nor are they as talkative and amusing as the guy at Taste of Peru. But the food here is fantastic - better than many places I've eaten at in Peru. For starters, try the Anticuchos, Papa a la Huancaina, or Papa Rellena. As far as entrees, check out the Lomo Saltado, Aji de Gallina, or Tallarines Verde. I'm not a seafood fan, but friends have raved about the Ceviche and Arroz con Mariscos. Wash it down with an Inca Kola for the full experience. Expect to get a massive serving of whatever entree you order. I don't think there is such thing as "seconds" in Peru. (Someone on here dissed the bread served before the meal. Yes, they have baguettes in Peru. Shocking, I know.) Over the years, Rinconcito seems to have become a bit more Americanized, redecorating to cater to a more upscale crowd. Lately it kind of looks like what I imagine a restaurant owned by Scarface would look like. But the food is still the tastiest around. read more

Like Erin C., I didn't realize that they no longer sell booze here. Yikes! Alcoholism aside, however, Rinconcito was a pretty good experience. Our server seemed nice and attentive, but I was the only non-native Spanish speaker in my party and therefore had no idea what he was saying most of the time. For all I know, he could have been saying "this white guy here sure looks like a douche," but I'm an optimist so I'll assume he was nice. The food was actually quite nice. I had the rabbit which, although it was very tasty, was almost more bone than meat. I'm a big fan of eating things that look like they did when they were alive, so that made up for it. On the side, there was the classic burger set-up (piece of lettuce and a tomato), which threw me off. The lomo saltado a friend had was good too, as was... some other steak dish (forgot the name) that another friend had. All in all, it was a good experience. Not absolutely amazing, but enjoyable. Bonus star for the deliciously spicy green sauce that came with the bread. read more

I swear R.S. used to have a liquor license, but now it's BYOB as I recently returned here for dinner. I honestly don't know what authentic Peruvian food is, but whatever fare R.S. is serving is quite good. I have not once, not twice, but thrice had the (yes, it's copied/pasted from their online menu!) Tallarin Verde con Apanado - sauted spaghetti in a pesto sauce with basil and spinach, served with a breaded tender steak and grilled potato. For me, the pesto sauce is really addictive and each cut of the breaded steak is accompanied by some of the pasta rolled up on my fork! The Lomo Saltado is also quite good. Think pot roast but not gravy-saturated like typical American pot roast is. Try not to fill up on the complimentary bread and the spicy green salsa/paste before your entree arrives as portions are large (the salsa is more of a paste and not chunky). Said green paste has a good but not "I'm-a kill you" kick. My friend calls the pesto sauce Martian Sauce because it's so green, your stomach may just glow like the little green men from Mars! read more

I've come here many times, i've had the arroz con pollo a few times. i mostly get it because it comes with this rice thats cooked in cilantro that i love. I've also had a few beef dishes but can't recall what they are. its pricey for lunch so i think they should put in a lunch menu, but for dinner its ok. the spicy aji sauce is delicious! read more

Unbeknownst to me before arriving, this place lost its liquor license! Luckily, there's a convenience store right next door, but as expected, the selection was very limited. Our meal started off nicely with excellent ceviche and that lovely bread with the super spicy spread on it. Our waiter was actually a bit on the rude side and didn't seem to pay much attention to us once we'd ordered. My dining companion and I split two different dishes, which ended up being waaay to much food. I took the leftovers home and ate them for lunch AND dinner for the next 2 days. The first dish we tried was this walnut cream chicken over rice which was quite nice. The chicken was cooked perfectly and seasoned well. The other dish was some sort of combination seafood rice medley with corn and tomatoes. It was literally so huge as to be embarrassing. The fish was fried, which i didn't expect, and a bit flavorless when eaten without tons of the cilantro and tomatoes served with it. Overall, the ambiance was a bit 80's and the music was hilarious. Think a medley of Coldplay salsa remix, Celine Dion and old school jazz in spanish. Interesting, but almost distracting at times. read more

Ok so I debated for awhile on whether or not to write a review on this place and after going back this weekend I finally have decided to give them 3 stars. They get 5 for da food bc it's absolutely delicious but there service gets 1 star. Omg I've been coming here for about 20 years now and don't think I've seen any of the waiters EVER smile. It's da same ppl that have been working here for years. That might be why they don't smile and forget orders and are just horrible! As for da food the lomo saltado is the best in my opinion the ceviche de pescado is always tasty and so is the arroz con poyo. As for appetizers always enjoy a tamal or papa rellena along with an inka cola as a drink. Many compare it to kola champagne but I don't think it compares. There prices are decent I guess they seem to be going up all da time but well worth the taste. The portions are decent also. As far as coming back in here to dine I think they've probably seen the last of me. I will be taking orders to go if I go back or just go to Ay Picante where they are always happy to see you and help. read more

It's one of those establishments that I was eyeing for the last few months and promising every time I ride by to check it out one day. Finally!!! Made it business to taste Peruvian food. And, not bad, not at all. Ceviche and paella were good and had generous portions which perhaps characterizes this place. That is said my general conclusion, (however purported it may appear)was that Peruvian food is about size and seafood. It's BYOB for now, but the giant sign plastered on the wall reads that there shall soon occur merger with Rio's SudAmericano which has license to sell alcohol. read more

First and foremost I would have to say that I have not actually eaten at the restaurant itself but have ordered take-out all the time. Honestly, the food is exceptional!! I can tell you that I am a really picky eater when it comes to "Choros A La Criolla" however these muscles were GREAT and the taste was just right. I've also tried the "Lomo Saltado" which was ridiculously GOOD! "Arroz Con Pollo" - YUMMY!!! & "Aji De Gallina" was equally as good. Again, I can't judge on the dining experience within the restaurant but I can say that food in itself is AWESOME! read more

this location closed because they moved to the new location they build half a block west on Armitage. http://www.riosdesudamerica.com Same family owns it and still have a the great taste you expect from a Peruvian restaurant. Love the new location. read more

My friend and I were very disappointed with our dinner here. The service was below par. They never asked how our food was, didn't refill water glasses, etc. The food was boring and, in the case of my friend's meal, poorly prepared. I got a dish which was like a basic beef stew. Completely unexceptional. My friend ordered a duck dish. Ten minutes after ordering, the waiter finally came back to say that they have no duck. He asked if my friend would like to substitute chicken. My friend didn't really want to do that, but it had been a while and he didn't want to have to go through the menu again, so he agreed. When the food came, his chicken was hot on the outside and cold on the inside. Microwaved food? For nearly $15 an entree? No thanks. Then the kicker: my friend put the tab on his credit card. They came back with the receipt and apologized, saying that they accidentally undercharged his card four dollars. And they asked for four dollars in cash. I gave it to them, but then we thought about it a bit more and did the math. The original amount seemed like it was right. I asked to see the ticket. They got it, and it showed that the amount that they charged my friend was the right amount. So what was that about? Were they trying to bilk us out of four bucks? Did they just make a mistake? My friend thought it was just a mistake, but I don't know. If I made a mistake like that, I'd double and triple check before going back to the customer and asking for more money. And I'd bring the ticket as well as the receipt to show that the amounts didn't match. They didn't do that - they just brought the credit card receipt. Anyway, for several reasons, this was the worst restaurant experience I've had in some time. read more

If you are looking to try Peruvian food, this is the place to go. Although it is good, it is not 100% authentic. Its a cute restaurant with a nice atmosphere. The portions are huge and the prices are right. read more

I have only been here once, but I thought it was just mediocre food. I had tried the beef and potatoes dish and the beef was tough, the flavor was just OK and the potatoes were soggy. I was not impressed with the food and the ambiance/decor was nothing to write home about either. read more

the decor is simple, no real thought to making it look any which way... in fact it's non-descript. The food: apps: start out with the "papa rellena" - I think the papa is so luscious... it's very good - the little onion salad they give on the side is deelish. There's a little jalapeno "secret sauce" they give with the bread... the bread is nothing to write home about but with the sauce... it does the trick. I like the "sudado de mariscos" - a potpourri of clams, shrimp, calamari, whitefish and mussels (small ones) -in a light tomato sauce with saffron and white wine flavors. The paella is also good - not the best I've had (I used to live in Spain... so I know my paella) - but pretty good. read more

This is the place for "substance over form" fans. It's kinda got that "your mom's food" taste, but I like food that looks simple and then surprises you. From the looks of it, I was afraid of the bearnaise-ish sauce on my chicken stuffed with spinach and jamon. Ended up being super good. Even the rice was tasty! This place doesn't look like much - agree with Karen L that the decor is 1980's drug dealer - but the food and the prices are worth the courage it takes to explore. read more

Just came back from this place. That was so sad for a Sat night dinner. The service is soooo slow. The waitresseswere totally apathetic, didn't even looked to our direction, the service was the slowest it could be. We could flly to Peru in that time... The food was a great dissapintment. The bread that was served was white baguette. Do they eat baguettes in Peru? The ceviche was frozen!!! The fried sole fish was creamed too much with garlic even though it was good after you digged in the cream wilderness. The chicken and nuts was only fine. No exciting flavors. We left half the food and when the waiter asked if we want to take it home my hubby said to me:"I wouldn't give it to homeless people. They don't deserve this crap". The bill was $47. What a waste. read more

This was recommended to a friend of mine by a Peruvian, so we figured it had some credibility. A group of us went on a weekend night. We all have eaten more than our fair share of Latin food. And we all LOVED this stuff. They gave us some aji with bread to begin with, which we could NOT get enough of. Seriously, all of us were in love with it. I've eaten a ridiculous amount of typical caribbean arroz con pollo, so when my friend ordered it, I scoffed. Out of all the delicious sounding items on the menu, that was what he picked? Well, I stand corrected. Peruvian arroz con pollo is different and I like it better! I've since forgotten what I ordered, I remember it having beef, potatoes, and rice. It was delicious comfort food. We had a great time and loved the food. I highly recommend it. FYI, it's BYOB with a cork fee. read more

Not authentic at all. The quality and presentation of the food was terrible and very over-priced. Peruvians have the best ceviche, but you wouldn't be able to tell this, if you judge it by this restaurant. The ceviche I had was not fresh, and was served with CANNED corn, traditionally it is served with flavorful hominy. I've seen you're other reviews and will be trying "Taste of Peru".... thanks read more

Mediocre at best. I went with a group of friends last night. The servers were not overly helpful or friendly. We had to really work to track someone down to cork our wine. We ordered the plantains (yum) and tamale for appetizers. The appetizers were better than our entrees. I had the Sudo Mariscos - seafood cooked in a very light tomato sauce. Very flavorless. My husband had the Peruvian style paella. Again, lacking flavor and strangely enough our dishes looked exactly the same..........just different names. It took the waitstaff a long time to clear our plates. Once they did they asked if we wanted anything else. We asked about a desert menu and were told that they had flan, rice pudding or cookies. Yeah, we took a pass. Also noteworthy.........we were all talking and finishing our wine after our meal and one of the servers turned the lights up.........appeared to be a hint to wrap things up. It was only 10:00 on a Saturday evening. Guess there is a reason why the restaurant was half empty all evening. I won't be back! read more

Closed and gutted. No sign of what's next, though as noted the chefs have moved down the street to the queso-looking Rio d'Sudamerica