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

This cozy family-owned bakery in Lincoln Square offers Colombian, Spanish and other Latin American breads and desserts (special-occasion cookies and cakes can b... READ MORE

Melao's grilled Colombian-style food is served on cutting boards. Entrees range from hearty meat and seafood dishes such as grilled skinless salmon in Dijon mus... READ MORE

This Irving Park BYOB is the twin to Albany Park's popular Brasa Roja, which also specializes in Colombian-style whole roasted chicken (brasa roja loosely means... READ MORE

A second outpost of the Lincoln Park original by Colombian natives Carlos and Eve Escalante features the same empanada menu along with juices and an expanded se... READ MORE

Thanks to a lively atmosphere and word-of-mouth recommendation, this authentic Colombian steakhouse is a neighborhood favorite. The bulk of the menu is meat, in... READ MORE

This Irving Park taqueria features both Mexican and Latin American eats, especially Columbian fare, plus jibaritos. READ MORE

This casual BYOB in Irving Park specializes in Colombian-style whole roasted chicken (brasa roja loosely means cooked over a charcoal flame). Every morning the ... READ MORE

Colombian-born Carlos Escalante and his wife, Eve, were wowing friends and coworkers with homemade versions of the South American version of a Hot Pocket, the e... READ MORE

Colombian-style roasted chicken, or pollo a la brasa, is the specialty of the house at this affordable and appropriately named Albany Park BYOB. Pollo volador m... READ MORE

You're not likely to overlook this festive West Ridge spot: Each window is framed by a red, yellow or blue neon light. Inside you'll find a cute cantina setup w... READ MORE

This casual Irving Park spot, an offshoot of North Center’s El Llano, serves a meat-heavy menu of traditional Colombian fare similar to the lineup at the origin... READ MORE