Ay Ay Picante Peruvian Cuisine
4.9
- Neighborhood: North Park
- 4569 N. Elston Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60630
- 773-427-4239
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This Albany Park spot features Peruvian fare, a cuisine influenced not only by the Inca but also by also by the many diverse cultures that settled there, including Spanish, Italian, Japanese and Chinese. The global influence is evident in dishes such as Peruvian-Chinese fried rice and Peruvian-style sauteed fettuccine. Look for choices such as aji de gallina, shredded chicken in a spicy walnut sauce, and estofado de carne, a hearty beef and potato stew. Ay Ay Picante's decor gives a nod to Peruvian history, with pre-Colombian murals covering the walls.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Elston and Kennicot Avenues
- Parking:
- Street
- Public Transportation:
- Blue Line "L" stop: Montrose; CTA bus: Montrose-78
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday
- Cuisine:
- South American. Peruvian.
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Alcohol:
- BYOB. No corkage fee.
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Features:
- Catering
- Payment Methods:
- Cash and Major Credit Cards
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. For 35.
- Delivery:
- Yes. $3 fee.
- Seating :
- For 80.
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"Awsome!!!"
By hajelar1 from wickerpark, June 22, 2008
After reading the reviews on metromix we decided to try. We have tried many restaurants reviewed on metromix and found many great places but this i...
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"Just LOVE it!"
By LennyH from LennyH, June 14, 2008
The decor is different, the food is amazing, and the INCA KOLA delicious. I loved the yucca frita huancaina ( to start off). The food here was very...
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"Music-food-byob"
By Gloria from Hyde Park, June 12, 2008
Avoid the weekend crowds--show up exactly at noon when they start serving lunch. otherwise, you're going to be waiting in a long line! Make a reser...
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