El Llano
- 3941 N. Lincoln Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60613
- 773-327-1659
Named for the region of Colombia where co-owner Jorge Gacharna is from, this casual Colombian storefront eatery offers a meat-heavy menu. Options include grilled steaks, short ribs, brisket and rabbit, all accompanied by salsa verde, rice, fried yuca, boiled potato, and arepas con queso (griddle fried corn pancakes with cheese). Other choices include calentado, a traditional Colombian breakfast featuring beans, arepas, potatoes, eggs and carne asada. Blackberry, mango, and passion fruit juices are available, or you can BYOB with no corkage fee. Desserts include brevas con arequipe (figs with creme caramel).
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Larchmont Ave. and Lincoln Ave.
- Parking:
- Street Parking Difficult
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 11 Lincoln, 80 Irving Park. Brown Line Train: Irving Park stop.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sunday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-11:30 p.m., Friday-Saturday.
- Cuisine:
- South American
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Alcohol:
- BYOB. No corkage fee.
- Smoking:
- No
- Audience:
- Families
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Live Music:
- No
- Features:
- Catering. No dancing. No children's menu Kid-friendly choices. No buffet.
- Facilities:
- No on-site store.
- Specialties:
- Steaks, brisket, short ribs.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
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"If you like leather....."
Brody312 from Brody312 - March 30, 2008
I can only think I went to this place on a bad night--based on all other reviews. I thought their food was horrible and the meat was tough. My te...
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"Charbroiled steak w/ fried plantains..."
Staples from Chicago, IL - July 27, 2007
Charbroiled steak w/ fried plantains and potatoes was incredible, and cheap. We had to walk for an hour afterwards b/c we were so full. Chicken w/ ...
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"When we got there it..."
Pancho from Chicago, IL - July 11, 2007
When we got there it was not busy but then the place filled up and our waiter didn't miss a beat. He took care of us the whole time and the food wa...
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