Location: Itasca
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Best South American food near Itasca, Illinois, United States
Discover Restaurants offering the best South American food in Itasca, Illinois, United States. Itasca /aɪˈtæskə/ is a village in DuPage County, Illinois, United States. It is located approximately 27 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. It is close to O'Hare International Airport, major expressways, and rail transportation. The population was 8,649 at the 2010 census. In 2009, BusinessWeek rated Itasca as the 'Best Affordable Suburb' in the state of Illinois.
Things to do in Itasca
1. Rio's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By TravelmomFreeport_IL
We had looked over the menu beforehand because it seemed overwhelming. We've had Cuban, South American cuisine, but had asked our waiter to recommend some true Peruvian dishes. Completely different from what we thought we would order! We started with the Beef Wontons vs. Empanadas. These were very good and it came with Tamarind sauce. They had ceviches prepared several ways, but we opted for the 3 Ajis, 3 different peppers. Not terribly spicy hot, but deliciously prepared and not overwhelming. Our favorite was a Wok dish, which were strips of sirloin and vegetables with a fried rice topped with egg. That was incredible! With wine and beer, our bill was still quite reasonable. The best part of this evening was the live music with Nelson & Paola. The mood and atmosphere made for a romantic evening!
2. Colombian's Taste
Reviewed By Malamya
We tried this retaurant on a Saturday late lunch. We expected cafeteria style service so we didn't get shocked when we got there. The place is small, with a few tables and chairs but it's clean. They had pictures of food so it wasn't difficult to choose what to eat. This is our 1st time trying Colombian food but the owner, Margarita was a gracious host and took time to explain the menu. We had Colombian coffee and our kids had the native hot chocolate. These did not disappoint. My son had Tamal Tolimense which was as big as the plate. I admit, this was better than the Mexican and Peruvian tamales. My daughter had Arepa con carne. I had Sancocho de Gallina. It came with a large soup, rice and salad. My husband had Bandeja Colombian's Taste. It's got steak, pork rinds, sausage and corn cake. Our favorite was Pan de Bono. It has the texture of the Brazilian pan du queso but 4x it's size. We took home a dozen of uncooked dough and baked it the following day. So yummy! This is our new Latino restaurant favorite. The owners, although they do not have any background on owning a restaurant, showed their love of food thru their cooking. We will surely return for more.
3. Brazil Express Grill - The Best Value Brazilian Steakhouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 87 reviews
Brazil Express Grill is the only casual Brazilian Steakhouse in Illinois, and what that means is that we are a traditional Brazilian Steakhouse but we offer more affordable prices. We feature unlimited meals including: Gourmet salad bar with over 45 hot a
Reviewed By bwright191
I've been to Brazil Express several times, it never fails to delight me. It isn't as expansive as its competitors but, this is exactly what I appreciate about it. It's comfortable, it's relaxed, and yet it is DELICIOUS with excellent service.This is a high quality, neighborhood steakhouse. It's friendly, it's fast, it's delicious. Best of all, it's not expensive. Its reasonably priced, and not nearly as expensive as its competitors. It doesn't have lamb, but it has a whole lot to offer. I recommend this place to everyone I meet from this area, simply because of the above reasons. It may not be big, but boy, oh boy, you won't regret coming here.We couldn't be happier with your feedback. We appreciate the way you describe the restaurant because what you say translates all that we want to be: a relaxed, neighborhood Brazilian steakhouse that serves fresh and delicious food for a more reasonable price, so people can have the opportunity to taste Brazilian food more often. Thank you very much and we hope to see you soon!
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