Argentine Food in Chicago: Live music, Parrillada, Beef empanadas and More
Find live music, parrillada, beef empanadas, outdoor seating and more among 10 Argentine restaurants and food shops in Chicago. Guest review highlights, linked to the city map.
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Chicago’s Argentine restaurants and markets serve a strong Midwest appetite for asado, milanesas, and pantry staples. This guide groups Chicago Argentine restaurants and food shops by what guests mention most in reviews, including live music, parrillada, beef empanadas, outdoor seating. Each listing links to the city map card. 10 places · 8 highlights
Live music
3 Chicago businesses stand out when filtering reviews for live music. Average directory rating among them: 4.4★. Guests have noted: “…the service is always friendly, they often have live music that’s at the perfect volume and vibe, and, most importantly, their food is…”
- Folklore · Argentine Restaurant · 4.4★ · 1,206 reviews · 2100 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622, United States
- Artango Bar & Steakhouse · 4.3★ · 1,281 reviews · 4767 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625, United States
…bite felt intentional and satisfying. Between the live music and dancing, the atmosphere truly transported us straight to Argentina without leaving…
- El Nandú Restaurant · 4.5★ · 659 reviews · 2731 W Fullerton Ave #3015, Chicago, IL 60647, United States
Nice place, dim lights. Live music on Thursdays the waiter said. Food, empanadas are crispy, fresh, and good. The place wasn’t busy on a Sunday night which…
Parrillada
parrillada trail in Chicago: follow 3 well-scored Argentine spots. Average directory rating among them: 4.5★.
- La Nonna · 4.7★ · 998 reviews · 3400 N Lawndale Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, United States
- Folklore · Argentine Restaurant · 4.4★ · 1,206 reviews · 2100 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622, United States
- El Nandú Restaurant · 4.5★ · 659 reviews · 2731 W Fullerton Ave #3015, Chicago, IL 60647, United States
Beef empanadas
Plan around beef empanadas in Chicago with these 3 well-reviewed places. Average directory rating among them: 4.6★. Guests have noted: “…but super greasy. The grease oozed onto my beef empanada. So much so I took one bite and took a break to gather myself. The beef was…”
- La Nonna · 4.7★ · 998 reviews · 3400 N Lawndale Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, United States
- Bodega Sur · 4.6★ · 560 reviews · 3755 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, United States
- EMPANADUS · 4.5★ · 361 reviews · 7 E Burlington St, Riverside, IL 60546, United States
Outdoor seating
Clear outdoor seating signals appear at 2 Argentine places in Chicago. Average directory rating among them: 4.6★.
- La Nonna · 4.7★ · 998 reviews · 3400 N Lawndale Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, United States
- Folklore · Argentine Restaurant · 4.4★ · 1,206 reviews · 2100 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622, United States
Chimichurri sauce
chimichurri sauce in Chicago: 2 directory picks ordered by rating and volume. Average directory rating among them: 4.6★. Guests have noted: “…the bbq pork and for also recommending the chimichurri sauce. Those aren’t what I would typically order but they were damn near…”
- Bodega Sur · 4.6★ · 560 reviews · 3755 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, United States
- EMPANADUS · 4.5★ · 361 reviews · 7 E Burlington St, Riverside, IL 60546, United States
Spinach mashed potatoes
From the Chicago map: 2 places with strong spinach mashed potatoes review signals. Average directory rating among them: 4.5★.
- Folklore · Argentine Restaurant · 4.4★ · 1,206 reviews · 2100 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622, United States
- Bodega Sur · 4.6★ · 560 reviews · 3755 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, United States
Ham and cheese empanada
Use this 2-place set when you want ham and cheese empanada in Chicago. Average directory rating among them: 4.5★.
- La Nonna · 4.7★ · 998 reviews · 3400 N Lawndale Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, United States
- Barra Ñ · 4.3★ · 745 reviews · 2977 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, United States
Chicken empanada
If chicken empanada is on your list in Chicago, these 2 directory entries are a solid start. Average directory rating among them: 4.4★.
- El Nandú Restaurant · 4.5★ · 659 reviews · 2731 W Fullerton Ave #3015, Chicago, IL 60647, United States
- Barra Ñ · 4.3★ · 745 reviews · 2977 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, United States
Frequently asked questions
How were places chosen for this Chicago guide?
We cluster listings by review keywords in our Chicago directory, then rank each place by rating and review volume. Mentions come from public review summaries, not paid placement.
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No. ArgentoDir is a directory. Use each place’s phone or website (on the city map card) to book or order.
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