- 1301 S. Halsted St., University Village / Little Italy
This vibrant University Village eatery serves Spanish, Mediterranean and South American-influenced tapas. In the kitchen, from Gustavo Castañeda (formerly of Zo... READ MORE
This vibrant University Village eatery serves Spanish, Mediterranean and South American-influenced tapas. In the kitchen, from Gustavo Castañeda (formerly of Zo... READ MORE
This Spanish-inspired restaurant and lounge has taken over the former Martini Park space in River North from the folks behind upscale Mexican spot Mercadito. Th... READ MORE
Opened in January 2012, this 34-seat table-service eatery is cozy and casual, drawing both neighborhood folks and those who are well-versed in Peruvian fare. As... READ MORE
Artistic Cuisine and AC Pizzas is a combination catering company and casual fusion restaurant in the former Augie's Pizza location in downtown Palatine. Known f... READ MORE
This Lakeview BYOB restaurant is a meat lover's dream, grilling large cuts of Argentinian beef topped with chimichurri. Appetizers and entrees include deep-frie... READ MORE
Good portions of Ecuadorian food, well prepared and presented by the Castillo family. Recommended dishes include ceviche, the pincho de pollo with chimichurri, ... READ MORE
This tasteful Avondale restaurant serves South American cuisine in a contemporary atmosphere. The house specialty and namesake, la humita, is a traditional appe... 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
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
Dino Perez, part of the clan who owned long-running (and now closed) Peruvian spot Rinconcito Sudamericano down the street, is behind this Bucktown spot. Look... READ MORE
This uberchic Peruvian spot is a restaurant by day and early evening and also a late-night lounge catering to Wicker Park scenesters. The ambiance is swanky, wi... READ MORE
Vegetarians will do well to stay clear of this Brazilian "churrascaria," where meat is the main attraction. Diners pay a fixed price for a trip to the salad bar... READ MORE
Since opening October 2008, Zaidi's has lured local diners with a zesty menu of Japanese and Latin flavors. Favorites include duck tacos with avocado salsa and ... READ MORE
This upcoming West Town eatery and watering hole fashioned by Hubie Greenwald (Motel Bar) will offer a menu inspired by Argentinean street food, marrying South ... READ MORE
This Little Italy BYOB offers a fast-casual take on the traditional Brazilian steakhouse, featuring a menu full of festival finger food. Nearly everything on th... READ MORE
This Dunning restaurant and bar offers authentic Colombian fare with char-broiled steaks, seafood, pastas and authentic sides like rice, plantains and potatoes.... READ MORE
In 2012, this food truck will get some more permanent digs in Lincoln Park. Co-owner Nicolas Ibarzabal said he hopes to open the Clark Street store front before... READ MORE
Husband-and-wife team (and avid travelers) Mike Maloney, who’s worked at The Grafton, and Elaine Toner, who cooked at Blue Water Grill, hope to roll out this gl... READ MORE
The husband-and-wife team behind the Homage Street Food mobile food truck plan to open a restaurant with the same name in Logan Square in fall 2011. The menu wi... 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