Top Argentine Food Spots in Chicago
Discover top-rated Argentine restaurants and food shops in Chicago — parrillas, empanadas, and specialty grocers.
Places on the map
10 spots from this shortlist — tap a pin for the directory profile.
Chicago’s Argentine restaurants and markets serve a strong Midwest appetite for asado, milanesas, and pantry staples.
Looking for Argentine food near Chicago? This guide ranks restaurants and food shops using our directory ratings (no individual quotes or reviewer names).
Use the comparison table, then jump to each listing on the Chicago city map.
Quick comparison
| Place | Rating | Ratings | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Nonna | 4.7 | 998 | View |
| Folklore · Argentine Restaurant | 4.4 | 1,206 | View |
| Artango Bar & Steakhouse | 4.3 | 1,281 | View |
| El Nandú Restaurant | 4.5 | 659 | View |
| Bodega Sur | 4.6 | 560 | View |
| Evita Steakhouse | 4.5 | 568 | View |
| Barra Ñ | 4.3 | 745 | View |
| 5411 Empanadas · Wicker Park | 4.4 | 532 | View |
| EMPANADUS | 4.5 | 361 | View |
| Thimis empanadas - French Market | 5.0 | 5 | View |
1. La Nonna
4.7★ · 998 ratings in our directory · View on city map →
In our directory this place stands out for restaurant. Listed amenities include wheelchair-accessible toilet and outdoor seating.
Contact & location
- Address: 3400 N Lawndale Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, United States
- Phone: +1 773-253-4741
- Type: Argentinian restaurant
What guests often mention: cozy atmosphere, beef empanada, outdoor seating, veggie burger, sweet potato fries.
2. Folklore · Argentine Restaurant
4.4★ · 1,206 ratings in our directory · View on city map →
In our directory this place stands out for restaurant. Listed amenities include wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible seating.
Contact & location
- Address: 2100 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622, United States
- Phone: +1 773-292-1600
- Type: Argentinian restaurant
What guests often mention: parrillada, spinach mashed potatoes, outdoor seating, Filet Mignon, live music.
3. Artango Bar & Steakhouse
4.3★ · 1,281 ratings in our directory · View on city map →
In our directory this place stands out for parrilla / grill. Listed amenities include wheelchair-accessible car park and wheelchair-accessible entrance.
Contact & location
- Address: 4767 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625, United States
- Phone: +1 872-241-2176
- Type: Argentinian restaurant
What guests often mention: live music, steak flight, ny strip, short ribs, flamenco dancers.
4. El Nandú Restaurant
4.5★ · 659 ratings in our directory · View on city map →
In our directory this place stands out for restaurant. Listed amenities include wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible seating.
Contact & location
- Address: 2731 W Fullerton Ave #3015, Chicago, IL 60647, United States
- Phone: +1 773-278-0900
- Type: Argentinian restaurant
What guests often mention: skirt steak, live music, beef ribs, chicken empanadas, criolla empanada.
5. Bodega Sur
4.6★ · 560 ratings in our directory · View on city map →
In our directory this place stands out for restaurant. Listed amenities include wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible seating.
Contact & location
- Address: 3755 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, United States
- Phone: +1 773-904-8656
- Type: Argentinian restaurant
What guests often mention: chimichurri sauce, beef empanadas, hash browns, rib eye, huevos rancheros.
6. Evita Steakhouse
4.5★ · 568 ratings in our directory · View on city map →
In our directory this place stands out for parrilla / grill. Listed amenities include wheelchair-accessible entrance and kerbside pickup.
Contact & location
- Address: 6255 N McCormick Blvd, Chicago, IL 60659, United States
- Phone: +1 224-521-3631
- Type: Argentinian restaurant
What guests often mention: kosher restaurant, automatic gratuity, special occasion date night, open late, pastrami wrapped dates.
7. Barra Ñ
4.3★ · 745 ratings in our directory · View on city map →
In our directory this place stands out for restaurant. Listed amenities include wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible seating.
Contact & location
- Address: 2977 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, United States
- Phone: +1 773-654-3367
- Type: Argentinian restaurant
What guests often mention: date spot, beer selection, ham and cheese empanada, chicken empanada.
8. 5411 Empanadas · Wicker Park
4.4★ · 532 ratings in our directory · View on city map →
In our directory this place stands out for empanadas, restaurant. Listed amenities include wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible seating.
Contact & location
- Address: 2045 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, United States
- Phone: +1 773-276-8344
- Type: Argentinian restaurant
What guests often mention: goat cheese, mac and cheese empanada, chicken curry, caramelized onion empanada, malbec beef empanada.
9. EMPANADUS
4.5★ · 361 ratings in our directory · View on city map →
In our directory this place stands out for empanadas, restaurant. Listed amenities include wheelchair-accessible car park and delivery.
Contact & location
- Address: 7 E Burlington St, Riverside, IL 60546, United States
- Phone: +1 708-442-5002
- Type: Argentinian restaurant
What guests often mention: chimichurri sauce, bbq pork empanada, vegan empanadas, pepperoni empanada, flaky dough.
10. Thimis empanadas - French Market
5★ · 5 ratings in our directory · View on city map →
In our directory this place stands out for empanadas, restaurant. Listed amenities include outdoor seating and takeaway. Located in Floor 1 · Ogilvie Transportation Center.
Contact & location
- Address: 131 N Clinton St, Chicago, IL 60661, United States
- Phone: +1 773-405-0168
- Type: Argentinian restaurant
What guests often mention: empanadas.
Conclusion
Next steps: Browse the Chicago Argentine food directory, shortlist two or three places, and confirm hours before you visit.
Frequently asked questions
- How were these places chosen? We ranked businesses in our Chicago directory by average rating and number of ratings.
- Restaurants only? No — we include restaurants, parrillas, empanaderías, and specialty food shops when they appear in the directory.
- Can I order through ArgentoDir? No. We are a directory; contact each business directly.
- Where do ratings come from? From public sources summarized on each place page.
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