Best South American Food In Chicago
AY AY Picante Peruvian Cuisine
4569 N Elston Ave.
Chicago, IL
773-427-4239
Website ayaypicante.com
AY AY Picante faithful say this is one of the best South American restaurants in Chicago. If you love ceviche then this restaurant is a must. AY AY Picante is tops for Peruvian cuisine and has a wide blend of seafood, huge steaks, and vegetarian choices. This dining experience can make you feel like your sitting tableside in Peru.
Rio's D' Sudamerica
2010 W Armitage Ave.
Chicago, IL
773-276-0170
Website riosdesudamerica.com
Journey to South America and experience the Peruvian cuisine. You be served exotic flavors coupled with exquisite and delicate presentation. Located in Bucktown, Rio's will transport you to South America with its flavors, sights and sounds.
Las Tablas
2965 N Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL
773-871-2414
Website for Las Tablas
This Colombian steakhouse offers popular dishes such as the Bandeja Paisa, Matrimonio and their grilled skirt steak is one of the most flavorful in Chicago. They also serve seafood such as grilled shrimp, calamari and octopus along with excellent "pollo al ajillo" and empanadas. Las Tablas yuca is crunchy and the steaks are filled with a great flavor.
El Llano Restaurant
3941 N Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL
773-327-1659
This may not look like much when you drove past it but the food is amazing. A classic South American restaurant that serves char-broiled steak and chicken platters served with fried cassava wedges, boiled potatoes, and sweet plantains. You will leave full in the belly and in the pocket book.
Rapa Nui
4009 N Elston Ave.
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 478-0175
Website rapanuichicago.com
Rapa-Nui restaurant is a true Chilean restaurant that serves parilladas (grilled meats served on a table-top grill), the finest fresh baked empanadas, seafood and salmon dishes, sandwiches and other delectable Chilean dishes. As a family-owned and operated restaurant, they provide authentic Chilean cuisine in Chicago.
Tango Sur
3763 N Southport Avenue
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 477-5466
Website tangosurchicago.com
There is a reason this Argentinean steak house doesn't take reservations so get there early or arrive late. It can be a packed house because Tango Sur serves up some of the most flavorful meats and chimichurri sauce in Chicago. A must if your willing to wait for a true Argentinean experience.
