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El Che Steakhouse & Bar Chicago Reviews
100% recommend.
Loved this place. Came here for my birthday and my husband and I did the option where our waiter picks our meal for $175 each. We left SO full. We basically tried almost all the appetizers. All the seafood except lobster and tried the A5 wagyu (my hu
One of the best most tender steaks i have ever had.
Went on an annual trip get together. Sat in booth near bar but wasnt overly loud and felt quite cozy. Great cocktails to start i had a fat washed old fashioned and ted had a regular old fashioned -- i iiked teds a lil better but bother were great.
Had a weird steak, it was undercooked & muscly.
The waiter did not ask if it was done correctly. There was a weird seafood flavor on it, I'm certain it had contact with seafood.
The food was great! I'm only rating it a 4.
5 if I could because of the snag with the misinformation about the "Tira de Asada" . As I thought it would've been a nice cut of steak instead of it being 2 pieces short ribs. So when I received it, I let them know there wasn't a
Small Space, Big Flavor! Checked out this new spot over the
Small Space, Big Flavor! Checked out this new spot over the summer. The place is pretty small and the seating is a bit tight, so just a heads-up if you're coming with a group. It was also pretty hot inside, and unfortunately, even after asking a
Wonderful restaurant.
Kid friendly. Everything was fantastic--from the warm service to the delicious food. Can't wait to come back!"
Amazing spot! Service was great as well as the vibe,
Amazing spot! Service was great as well as the vibe, perfect for a date night. We got the Italian Beef Empanadas with the Fruschetta, which was plenty of food for two people as appetizers. For dinner, I got the 22 Oz Bone in Ribeye and wife got the S
My girlfriends and I decided to have dinner here.
It was great. The food was yummy, the drinks were good, and the space is cute. The waiter was nice and very present. I have no complaints. We missed happy hour, but still had no complaints.
We had an extra guest to our party, adjustments were made
We had an extra guest to our party, adjustments were made for us. Seating was great. I really enjoyed the WAGYU STEAK TARTARE, BEEF FAT FRIES, MARROW BONE, 32OZ "PARTY STEAK (4). Great, would return.
Great service but the food is overpriced for the quality I
Great service but the food is overpriced for the quality I had the surf and turf and the lobster was under cooked and my filet was over cooked. I didn't realize the lobster was undercooked at first because it had some sauce and onions and some o
Another terrific Argentinian steakhouse
The folks in Argentina and Brazil really know how to raise beef and grill steaks. If it my imagination or is another Argentinian or Brazilian steakhouse opening up in Chicago every other week? How about El Che? Located at 845 West Washington Boulevar
Great food, service and ambiance!
One of our favorite restaurants in Chicago. The ambiance is relaxing and cozy, the service is impeccable and the food is delicious. Some of our favorites are the Italian beef empanada, the lobster, bone-in ribeye and beef fat fries. We were there rec
Excellent food and ambience.
If you any steak you can't go wrong here. Plus lots of great sides and dessert as well. Celebrated a birthday with the party steak platter. Totally worth it!
The food was excellent.
One of the best steaks I have ever had. The bone marrow was well worth it. Our server was great and was able to recommend could appetizers and drink pairings. The whiskey list was short, but they selected great spirit options. Honestly, the only reco
Great Vibe, nice drinks, beautifully plated food.
Nice service in a smaller dark location perfect for a date night.
I came here to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday last night.
To start positively, I thought the restaurant was really beautiful and had a nice ambiance. Our server was also very kind and attentive. The reason I am giving three stars is for a couple reasons: 1. My $61 filet was ordered medium but came out extre
Is this my favorite steakhouse in the city? Yes it is.
Simple but effective everything is cooked with a passion and the flavor is out of this world. The best empanadas I've ever had and the Italian beef filling is actually better than any beef I've had in the city. The whole fish was perfect, so succule
Okay so I visited this restaurant based on a recommendation.
I'll start with the vibe, very earthy, dark but sexy if I can describe a restaurant like that. Love seeing the fire that prepared the entrees. The hostess to the bartenders (Ashley and Nicole) were one of the highlights of the evening. I had a bottle
Shellfish Butter Was The Star
Very good meal overall. As a group, we split the Mar de Plata seafood tray which was elevated by the shellfish butter. It was unlike anything I’d ever had, although at $210, I still thought it overpriced. Had the NY Strip which was an excellent cu
Visiting Chicago for a conference and to see family.
We had heard about El Che from a piece on CBS Saturday Morning last fall. It was a wonderful meal at El Che this week on a Sunday evening. The restaurant was full and lively. The sommelier recommended a wonderful Argentinian Red Wine that is uniquel
Food was amazing, atmosphere is up beat and lively! And
Food was amazing, atmosphere is up beat and lively! And server Christian is a gem! Definitely visit!!
The seafood platter is a must! Everything my husband and I
The seafood platter is a must! Everything my husband and I ate and drank was delicious. But the seafood platter was a definite star. The grill brings out the flavor of the seafood and everything was cooked to perfection. Nothing was over cooked which
I had an amazing meal and just an overall great experience
I had an amazing meal and just an overall great experience here. We were about 15 minutes early for our reservation and were seated right away even though we were prepared to wait or get a seat at the bar if allowed. The server was friendly & wel
Went here for date night and was thoroughly impressed.
We had reservations (which I highly recommend) at 8:15pm. We got there early and sat at the bar and had drinks before being seated. We were seated at the kitchen table which wasn't too bad. It can get a little warm due to the grills, but overall I en
We dined at El Che for my partners birthday and thank
We dined at El Che for my partners birthday and thank goodness we had a reservations because it was packed. The night started off a little wonky, we were seated almost immediately however it took forever for a server to help us. Our water glasses wer
This was my birthday dinner, we were racking our brains
This was my birthday dinner, we were racking our brains trying to figure out where to go. The mar de plata was what sold us. It was delicious, fresh and mouth watering. The lobster butter was the icing on the cake. We literally had everything we had
El Che's service moves like a well oiled machine.
The staff is extremely attentive; I observed how quickly they move and I appreciate it. For my birthday weekend, I had a 5 o'clock reservation- I'm not sure if you HAVE to have a res but I'd recommend it. My server was wonderful, had great suggestion
Dined here for a friend birthday.
Service was amazing. Food was ok. I had the roasted oysters that was over powered with seasoned onion chips. But with a side of the roasted potatoes that were fantastic. Tried a piece of steak and it was delicious. I also had 2 drinks one was water d
Great ambiance, exceptional service and outstanding food.
The prawns were hands down my favorite - expertly cooked and soooo flavorful, the steak was absolutely delicious too!
I was excited to try this place after seeing the chef on
I was excited to try this place after seeing the chef on tv, & I thought his fish preparation looked enticing. My husband loves steak so he had also mentioned a few times. Sadly, our experience here was a pretty bad one. We went last summer &
One of the best experiences, from service, atmosphere and
One of the best experiences, from service, atmosphere and food. If you are in chicago or traveling ti chicago, this is a must visit!
Ambience 10/10.
Service was 10/10. Food was 8.5 out of ten. I also needed to order and try more things other than salad, octopus and splitting a steak. If I'm in the neighborhood I will be back. I would recommend El Che to my friends and family.
Where do I begin.
.. Well, to be fair clearly they are doing something right because they've been open for a long time. I think it's awesome that they take food allergies so seriously. When you walk in the place is lively. A nice ambiance. Our waiter was very nice. Th
Solid steak house option
Enjoyed this for our annual steakhouse dinner. Service was good, was seated promptly and the food was delicious. Had the Endive Salad which was very good and perfect to split. All steak options were very flavorful and cooked to perfection. Papas brav
Very good. Not Great
Great food. Very good menu. Steak was cooked perfectly. Service a little slow. Little overpriced in my view. But an overall Very good experience.
Best Dinner in Chicago.
We did a chefs tasting... WOW! Service was amazing starting with Alajandro on the phone to Julio who served us and was spectacular, then Alex the GM and Wine guide, and man did we learn about central and south American wines, delicious, Then the Chef
Perfection
Chef John Manion, Liz Cook and the whole El Che team made this one of the most memorable and delicious nights I and my business colleague have ever experienced. From the moment we walked in the door, the atmosphere, food and wine were flawless. The c
Will make you want to come back!
Came to El Che last year so it was my second time around. The experience was just as fantastic as I remembered. Great food, great wine, great service, expert advice while very friendly. Love the atmosphere!
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The atmosphere was inviting, and the food was delicious.
My only issue is our waiter wasn't as friendly as I would have liked. This was our first time there, and we didn't know what to expect. I wish he would have explained the menu a little better.
Excellent Restaurant Week experience! Came solo and felt
Excellent Restaurant Week experience! Came solo and felt greeted and welcomed with warmth in the service and in the ambience. Loved the dimmed lighting and casual atmosphere. The whipped ricotta on warm toast was a nice opener. The steak frites were
One of the better Restaurant Week menus I've tried! We came
One of the better Restaurant Week menus I've tried! We came here with a group for dinner and were lucky to get the large hearth table right next to the kitchen. It was so cool to see everything getting made. Between my SO and I, we were able to try e
El Che curated one of the best restaurant week menus that I
El Che curated one of the best restaurant week menus that I have tried this year! Everything from the empanada to the tres leches dessert was so delicious and flavorful. I absolutely loved the chimichurri sauce that came with the steak frites. The st
We checked out El Che during restaurant week and it was a
We checked out El Che during restaurant week and it was a great experience. I would highly recommend the whipped ricotta and shrimp a la plancha. The steak was really good as well as the salmon. The one thing I found too salty was the guisado that ca
Great space, service and food.
Pricey for sure, but worth it for a splurge. Would definitely return.
I gave it a 3 because it's a steakhouse and even though it
I gave it a 3 because it's a steakhouse and even though it was restaurant week, the steak was the worst part of the meal. (I would even recommend going to Mariano's and cooking it yourself.) It was chewy. I'm sure the experience would be different if
The food and drinks were amazing.
Went for a work holiday party and I would def recommend to anyone.
Had the shrimp, my strip, and fries.
The cocktails were one of a kind and tasty. All of it was amazing and our server Dante was incredible. Ambiance was cute and I loved all the plants/modern vibes! I'd def come back again. 10/10 all around
Incredible dining experience!
We booked their Chef's Table for our anniversary and they did NOT disappoint! The menu is pre-selected for the Chef's Table which is what we enjoy, as we love to be surprised. They did ask if we had allergies or extreme food aversions, but otherwise
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