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Chi-Latin, Chicago, IL

Chi-Latin

4.8
4.8
11 Reviews
$31 to $50
Latin American

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2 people
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7:00 PM

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Healthy
  • Neighborhood gem
At Chi-Latin Restaurant, we are passionate about sharing the richness and diversity of Latin American cuisine with our guests. We believe that food is a powerful way to connect people and cultures, and we take pride in providing an authentic and unforgettable dining experience. The Chin-Latin menu is packed with North, Central, South American, and Caribbean flavors.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Latin American, Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (872) 299-3112
  • Website
    http://www.chi-latin.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    For catering, please call us at (872) 299 3112.
  • Private party facilities
    For private events, please call us at (872) 299 3112.
  • Location
    1421 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642-5262
  • Neighborhood
    West Town
  • Cross street
    Chicago Ave. and Noble St.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Blue line. Milwaukee and Chicago
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Menu

Chi-Latin's menu was last updated 2025-01-29.

Para Compartir

  • Croquetas P-C$13.99

    Potato-chorizo croquettes/ queso fresco pickled veggies / citrus aji amarillo

    • Tostones con Carne$14.99

      3 fried green plantains / chipotle chicken shredded queso fresco / escabeche / aji amarillo sauce

      • Humitas de Choclo$13.99

        Ecuadorian sweet corn tamales (2) white cheese / citrus-pineapple sauce

        • L - Nacho$17.99

          Braised beef in maple syrup/ two cheese/ black beans/ vegetables escabeche/ sour cream

          • Flautas Caceras$10.99

            Crispy potato taquitos/ tomatillo sauce/ shredded cheese/ cabbage/ guacasal sa sour cream/ (+$3 with chicken)

            • Patatas Bravas$10.99

              Crispy Idaho potato / toasted in housemade spicy sauce / shredded cheese / chipotle pickled cabbage

              • Ensalada D’ Fruta$11.99

                Heirloom tomato/ smoked fruits/ candied walnut/ shredded queso fresco/ cherry-pesto vinaigrette

                Las Especialidades

                • Carne a la Parrilla$44.99

                  Beer-wine marinated black angus 12oz N.Y steak roasted Idaho potato/ veggie slaw/ red sauce chimichurri / (add Grilled Jumbo Shrimps $13)

                  • Pescado Caribeno$26.99

                    Pargo Filet o Fish/ Coconut rice/ sweet potato croquette/ fried plantains/ aji-pineapple glaze pineapple pico de gallo

                    • Chaulafan del Sur$34.99

                      South American style paella/ white fish shredded chicken/ jumbo shrimps/ saffron/ mixed veggies/ salsa criolla

                      • Carne de Cerdo$27.99

                        Oven roasted pork shoulder/ mofongo sweet plantains/ salsa criolla/ escabeche

                        • Short Rib Barbacoa$31.99

                          Short Rib Cake/ crushed Idaho potato Chi-slaw/ smoked chiles-red wine reduction

                          • Pollo Paisa$25.99

                            Oven roasted chicken breast/ chorizo potato & poblano pepper cake/ creamy tomatillo sauce sweet spicy glaze

                            • The Burger$18.99

                              Half pound wagyu/ chorizo/ two cheese tomatoe/ house made slaw/ french fries

                              • Let's Taco Bout It$16.00

                                Choose 1 meat for $16 or get them all to share (2 ppl) Meats: Chicken, Beef, Pork

                                • Share (2 ppl)$42.99

                              • Enchiladas Chicanas$16.99

                                Chicken with green salsa or Beef with red salsa corn tortillas/ coconut rice/ pickled cabbage

                                Daily Specials

                                • Tacos$3.69

                                  • Wines Half Off & '3 For Me' Meal$33.99

                                    • Burger & Beer$22.00

                                      • Cocktail$27.00

                                        Bebidas / N.A Drinks

                                        • Coke / Diet Coke / Coke Zero$3.99

                                          • Sprite / Ginger Ale / Lemonade$3.99

                                            • Fresh Squeezed Lemonade$7.00

                                              Postres / Desserts

                                              • Tres Leches / Whipped Cream$11.00

                                                • Tiramisu / Mascarpone / Cocoa$11.00

                                                  • Key Lime Pie / Fruit Compote$10.00

                                                    • Red Velvet Cake / Cream Cheese Frosting$11.00

                                                      Extras / Sides

                                                      • Cornbread$10.00

                                                        • French Fries$7.00

                                                          • Sweet Potato Fries$8.00

                                                            • Yuca Fries$8.00

                                                              • Sweet Plantains$8.50

                                                                Last updated: January 29, 2025

                                                                What 11 people are saying

                                                                Chi-Latin reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                                                Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                4.8
                                                                4.8 based on recent ratings
                                                                • 4.8Food
                                                                • 4.9Service
                                                                • 4.7Ambience
                                                                • 4.4Value

                                                                Noise • Moderate

                                                                Review summary

                                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                Chi-Latin offers an extraordinary dining experience with "amazing food" and "fantastic service." Guests rave about the creative cocktails and the "delicious" short rib cake. It's perfect for special occasions or casual gatherings, with friendly staff and a welcoming atmosphere. This "hidden gem" is a must-visit for food enthusiasts.
                                                                11 Reviews

                                                                1. Eddie VIP

                                                                  Chicago2 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  First time at Chi-Latin, and I have to say the food was amazing and service was fantastic! Our server Erica was extremely nice and knowledgeable of the menu, providing us good recommendations for food & drink. Overall, it was a great experience and I will definitely come back!

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                                                                2. Sal

                                                                  San Francisco8 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  Dined 4 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Every plate we tasted was delicious and the cocktails were creative and well balanced. A real hidden gem, great for a date night or for a group gathering! Highly recommend.

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                                                                3. Natasha

                                                                  Chicago1 review

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  Dined 4 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Food was delicious and service was amazing! Come support this family owned business.

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                                                                4. Steve VIP

                                                                  Chicago5 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  Dined on March 8, 2025

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                  Interesting and welcoming. Looking for something new, try Chi-Latin.

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                                                                5. B

                                                                  Chicago1 review

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  Dined on March 1, 2025

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  I pick a great place to try for my birthday. The food & service was so great! I look forward to supporting this restaurant!

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                                                                6. Mandy VIP

                                                                  Chicago36 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  Dined on February 21, 2025

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  The ropa vieja on plantains was so good! We got the short rib cake and was excellent! Hibiscus and margarita cocktails were rly good! Very friendly staff! Highly recommend!

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                                                                7. joseph VIP

                                                                  Chicago3 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  Dined on February 15, 2025

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Excelente across the board. I will definitely be coming back.

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                                                                8. bradleyw

                                                                  Chicago2 reviews

                                                                  4.0

                                                                  Dined on February 15, 2025

                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Romantic restaurant perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion

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                                                                9. Bari

                                                                  Chicago38 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  Dined on February 15, 2025

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  We had a great experience! The service was friendly and attentive, and the food was excellent! Highly recommend.

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                                                                10. Mike

                                                                  Chicago2 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  Dined on February 9, 2025

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Great food. So many complex flavors. Not just another Mexican place.

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                                                                FAQs

                                                                Chi-Latin offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (872) 299-3112.

                                                                Chi-Latin is rated 4.8 stars by 11 OpenTable diners.

                                                                Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                                                                Google Map for Chi-Latin

                                                                1421 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642-5262

                                                                Additional information

                                                                • Cross street
                                                                  Chicago Ave. and Noble St.
                                                                • Neighborhood
                                                                  West Town
                                                                • Hours of operation
                                                                  Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
                                                                • Price
                                                                  $31 to $50
                                                                • Cuisines
                                                                  Latin American, Mexican
                                                                • Dining style
                                                                  Casual Dining
                                                                • Dress code
                                                                  Casual Dress
                                                                • Parking details
                                                                  Street Parking
                                                                • Public transit
                                                                  Blue line. Milwaukee and Chicago
                                                                • Payment options
                                                                  AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                • Additional
                                                                  Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
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