South American flavors and Midwest ingredients-a concept born out of a pop-up restaurant-arrive in the West Loop via Chef John Manion (Branch 27, The Southern).... READ MORE

Authentic Cuban dishes such as pork sandwiches, bean soup and ham croquettes draw weekday lunch crowds to this Belmont Cragin neighborhood spot with a festively... READ MORE

The "27" in the name refers to 27 Latin American nations, and this restaurant's cuisine is equally inclusive. Dining at Nacional 27 will satisfy your hunger, qu... READ MORE

Costa Rica natives Miriam and Gerardo Cerdas opened this tiny, green-roofed spot, sandwiched between garages and auto parts shops on Milwaukee Avenue, in 1990. ... READ MORE

Although this Roscoe Village eatery does sell crowd-pleasing chips and salsa (Guatemalans call it "chirmol"), the specialty here is Guatemalan food, which stres... READ MORE

This Rogers Park eatery serves the cuisine of Belize, including oxtail with rice and beans, conch soup, meat pies, freshly baked bread and pastries. READ MORE

This first-rate Salvadoran eatery in Brighton Park has enjoyed tremendous word of mouth. What the clean, airy dining room lacks in sophistication is more than m... READ MORE

This Avondale fast food spot does mostly take-out business, although the small dining room can seat as many as 34. Chicken, grilled in the South American style,... READ MORE

The owners of this Albany Park spot hail from Guatemala, but the menu here incorporates flavors from both Central and South America. The interior blends modern ... READ MORE

There's only one reason to go to Pupuseria El Salvador, and it's not the ambiance. It's the authentic Central American food prepared by chefs that hail straight... READ MORE

This family-owned BYOB in Logan Square serves authentic Panamanian dishes (the name roughly translates to "know my Panama")  in a laid-back setting. The cuisine... READ MORE

This BYOB Lincoln Square storefront specializes in pupusas – a Salvadorian specialty of crunchy, pan-fried corn dough filled with options like pork, chicken, pe... READ MORE

Tuck into these chewy, savory gordita-like Salvadoran flatbreads with a generous side of vinegary curtido cabbage salad and sides such as plantains and tamales.... READ MORE