Chicago - Restaurants - Latin American

151 W. Erie, Chicago 60654
312-274-1111

Tavernita

The Sandoval brothers--Alfredo, Felipe and Patricio--of Mercadito renown have opened Tavernita, which falls somewhere between a Med-Latin restaurant and a sexy, elegant lounge. Tavernita is in the ... read more

1912 N. Western Ave., Chicago 60647
773-252-1414

Belly Shack

Chef Bill Kim and wife Yvonne Cadiz-Kim's Urban Belly: a Logan Square legend.Now, two miles south, the pair's opened up sister shop. Where Urban Belly's slick and smooth with gorgeous communal tabl... read more

3839 W. Grand Ave., Chicago 60651
773-292-0990

CJ's Eatery

Dressed up with ethnic artwork and exposed brick walls, this west Humboldt Park eatery serves up generous portions of Latin- and Southern American-influenced dishes all day. But if you start your m... read more

1146 W. Cermak St., Chicago 60608
312-421-4442

May Street Café

Tucked away on a desolate stretch of Cermak Avenue, May Street Cafe entices diners for its Nuevo Latin flavors. The menu changes weekly with an array of fish and meat entrees joining ongoing deligh... read more

3423 N. Southport Ave., Chicago 60657
773-528-2220

Coobah

From dinner until the late-night dining crowd sets in, Coobah is one of Wrigleyville's non-sports bars that buzzes all night. Known for its Latin-fusion dishes, late hours (the kitchen closes at mi... read more

351 W. Hubbard St., Chicago 60610
312-222-1226

Rumba

Hopping restaurant with lively Latin bands, singers, wandering salsa/merengue instructors, a huge bar and dance floor. As the crowd thickens, the staff hardens, so don't be surprised when the menac... read more

2054 W. Roscoe St., Chicago 60618
773-525-8455

El Tinajon

While certain regulars claim the quality of El Tapatio's traditional Mexican grub and professionalism of the servers has gradually declined, this colorful spot still packs them in on weekends. Peop... read more

1800 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago 60613
773-528-2883

Café 28

Expect to make at least one U-turn while trying to find this Cuban/Mexican spot practically hidden off the Ravenswood L tracks. But once you're there, you'll be glad you choose Cafe 28 for that fir... read more

1720 N. California Ave., Chicago 60647
773-227-6038

Borinquen Restaurant

Want some good, authentic Puerto Rican food? People come here from all over the city to buy the city's best jibaritos. They're sandwiches made between two pressed green plantains and filled with ma... read more

1865 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago 60647
773-252-5687

Irazu

A long-lived hole in the wall that's so authentic, you could wear your flip-flops and a bathing suit to this tiny kitchen even during one of Chicago's legendary blizzards. You order about two feet ... read more

504 N. Wells St., Chicago
312-595-2300

SUSHISAMBA rio

A restaurant that maintains its atmosphere with the aplomb of a good club. Just standing in the foyer ignites a tingle of excitement, whether you’re headed to the palatial dining room or the South ... read more

702 W. Fulton Market St., Chicago 60661
312-850-5005

Carnivale

Jerry Kleiner -- king of haute cuisine -- puts his stamp on Nuevo Latino with this over-the-top Technicolor room that looks like the set for a Beyoncé video. Flying vertical stripes painted ... read more

325 W. Huron St., Chicago 60610
312-664-2727

Nacional 27

It's the one that really kicked off the Nuevo Latino craze here, yet it's still hard to believe that Nacional 27 is part of the cookie-cutter club known as Lettuce Entertain You. The scene is elect... read more