La Pena
3.4
from - Neighborhood: Portage Park
- 4212 N. Milwaukee Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60641
- 773-545-7022
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
Good portions of Ecuadorian food, well prepared and presented by the Castillo family. Recommended dishes include ceviche, the pincho de pollo with chimichurri, and churrasco, a platter of relatively thin grilled steak, fried egg, avocado and rice.
Getting There
- Parking:
- Street
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 4-10 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday; 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Thursday and Friday; 4 p.m.-3 a.m. Saturday; brunch 8 a.m.-3 p.m. and dinner 3 p.m.-2 a.m. Sunday; closed Monday.
- Cuisine:
- South American
- Meals Served:
- Dinner
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Accepted. Required Friday and Saturday.
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Audience:
- Families
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Live Music:
- Yes. South American music Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 7:30-10:30 p.m.
- Features:
- Late Night. Thursday through Sunday. No catering.
- Worth Noting:
- 3 forks. Recommended.
- Specialties:
- Llapingachos, a couple hunks of fragrant sausage, fried eggs, avocado, white rice and a plump mashed potato-cheese pancake with peanut sauce.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- For 99
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"Good flavor"
By NoemyW from NoemyW, June 12, 2008
my friends (from Ecuador) told us to stay away. dishes are a bit expensive, but overall i like it. The bartender, very nice, hugh drinks!! I ha...
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"Flavor explosion"
By hbtsgt from Garfield Ridge, January 11, 2008
The food was the most flavorful I have tasted in a long time. The atmosphere was quiet until 9 P.M. when the salsa music and dancing started. The...
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"Authentic Ecuadorian cuisine and music"
By geminired from north 'burbs, September 28, 2007
My husband was born in Cuenca, Ecuador and we had to try this spot as soon as it opened. It has remained consistantly good since. My husband had ...
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