Delicious Peruvian food (mmm aji de gallina) and also BYOB. Â Most Peruvian food in the city is out of my budget for a normal night out with friends, but this place was reasonably priced and the serving sizes were also plenty sufficient. Â Service was meh, but there was only one waitress working the night we were there.
The bread and dipping sauce they serve at the beginning is so delicious and spicy. Â Maybe I just didn't see it on the menu, but I wish they had pisco sours to drink - no Peruvian meal is complete without a pisco sour or two (or several).
If you're used to insipid rotisserie chicken from American supermarkets, you might develop feelings for the chicken here. But if you've been to Peru, you're doomed to remember a good Peruvian rotisserie chicken is more than that. The texture and the size of the chicken are also part of what makes Peruvian rotisserie chicken stand out, and well, I haven't yet found a spot in Chicago that does it justice.
Along with the rotisserie chicken, we had fries and a couple of jars of chicha morada while we listened to Peruvian tunes and tried to delude ourselves into thinking we were in a "dimensión desconocida" of Lima, and it almost worked, but we made the mistake of ordering two sides of yucas, and they were overcooked and old. That small inconvenience aside, our mission was accomplished. After all, I don't know many places in this city in which they play música criolla and make chicha morada with purple corn (as opposed to packets of instant chicha morada that taste like betrayal diluted in water).
We had such high hopes for this place based on the other reviews. Unfortunately, our experience was kind of disappointing. Appetizers of tamales - soggy and didn't seem fresh and papas relleno - tasted okay. For the main course, we ordered the 1/2 rotisserie chicken meal - the dark meat part of the chicken was very undercooked and inedible - and the beef/lomo dish with onions and fries - very tasty and probably our favorite part of the meal. We also liked the sides we ordered with the chicken - beans - definitely not out of a can - and plantains - good enough for dessert. Also, the service was very fast and the place was clean. Not sure we'd return given that nothing was really a stand-out. Maybe we caught them on a bad day.
Review Source:The boyfriend introduced my friend and me to Peruvian rotisserie chicken. It was so delicious! The meat just fell off the bones, and the breast meat was really juicy. Â He said that the chicken is usually marinated for 24 hours. Wow. I liked it a lot.
I also really like their chicha morada, which is a purple corn drink. I think D'Candela's version was the first time I actually finished more than one glass of this stuff. I like it at other places too, but it was a little different here. I'm not sure what the difference is though, so maybe I was just extremely thirsty yesterday.
The boyfriend also ordered the cancha to start. The toasted corn kernels were still popping and sizzling when it was brought out to us. I was a little scared to eat it because I didn't want my tongue to burn, but it was fine, and it tasted similarly to a cross between popcorn and corn nuts.
We also ordered the papas rellenas. I love this stuffed deep fried mashed potato dish. At D'Candela, it's stuffed with a hard-boiled egg, ground meat, and raisins. The boyfriend did mention that I seem to like the onion salsa more... Ha, maybe. I think it goes really well together though. Limey, sour red onions w/ the soft mashed potato and stuffings... Yum!
As we left the restaurant, we noticed that there was a nicer-looking seating area in the back. The front area where we sat looked very much like a diner. I'd want to check out the other area if we come back.
We spent a lovely day downtown by the lake, but when it was time to eat, the usual chains right downtown just weren't enticing us. So, we found D'Candela and all of its great reviews on Yelp. We drove in heavy traffic all the way to Kedzie, just past Irving Park. It took quite a while - and we were hungry!
It was well worth the time spent discovering this gem. Blink and you'll miss it. A very nondescript storefront-type place. The type of restaurant that just has to be good. And it is.
We ordered several dishes and asked for extra plates. The four of us shared them so we could sample them all.
We started with the ceviche mixto. Probably the best dish we had. The perfect balance between spicy and tangy citrus, with very fresh seafood and a distinct Peruvian twist on a dish found on many South American menus. Heaven.
The rotisserie chicken is just as good as many of the reviewers have said. Moist and juicy. I think someone questioned below how rotisserie chicken could be such a big deal. I mean, it's rotisserie chicken! But it really is fabulous. It is available in a few portion sizes, quarter chicken, half chicken, whole chicken. We went for the whole thing. We had roasted plantains and beans as sides. The plantains were perfect, another favorite that people don't always get right (but D'Candela did). The beans were, well, beans.
We'll normally try something out-of-the-ordinary, and this time it was the chicken in almond sauce. Creamy and rich, it was also very good. I love my food with some fuego, so I personally wished it had a little more spice, but I was definitely in the minority there - everyone else loved it.
Last but not least, we had tilapia baked in tomato sauce with vegetables. Again, the flavor was very authentically Peruvian for a dish that appears in different variations on different menus.
Our meal included two Peruvian sauces, one spicy and one mild, that were brought to the table with fresh bread. We also tried the Chicha morada, a purple corn drink. Don't miss that. It's very good - different!
There was a very friendly woman at the table next to us who turned out to be Peruvian. She was early. Later, six more friends joined her party. She told us that she regularly drives all the way from the North Shore to D'Candela and it's the best there is in Chicago. When her friends did arrive, they ordered mussels that were topped with chopped tomatoes, onions and spices. Although we didn't try those, I wish we had. The presentation was impressive. They looked so good!
The service was both friendly and attentive. Everyone spoke both English very well and Spanish also and switched effortlessly back and forth between the two as they went from table to table. They were setting up the side dining room for a large party as we left, so I assume they do banquets and special events. Best of all, the prices are super reasonable. We were so excited about this place that we called one of our foodie friends as we walked out to see if he wanted to come with us next time. I'll be ordering those mussels for sure!
D'Candela basically epitomizes the true definition of a diamond in the rough. It sits on a very unassuming and somewhat desolate stretch of Kedzie ave, and is very easy to miss driving by. But when you step in, all of the tasty Latin American goodness awaits.
If you're a virgin when it comes to Peruvian cuisine, I highly recommend the rotisserie chicken. You can order it in the quarter, half, or whole variety and it comes with two sides. As far as the sides go, the maduros and the fried yuca are a safe bet. Piping hot and fried to perfection.
The rice and beans are also good, my only gripe would be the fact that it counts as two sides. I mean mac n cheese, mashed and gravy, rice and beans all just go to together. That's my reasoning and i'm sticking to it.
Have also tried the Lomo Saltado which is very good, not taste of Peru good, but holds it's own nonetheless. So if you're close to the area or just wanna try something different, D'Candela is definitely worth the trip. Good food at reasonable prices, and a nice and modern dining room. A must try for sure.
Came for the roast chicken and found it good, but nothing that special. Â Easy to find parking on the street in front. Â Solid peruvian food and must try chica morada drink.
Solid dishes we had were the chicken fried rice and fried seafood platter. Â The apps: tamale and stuffed fried mashed potato were good as well.
This was the first time I've ever had Peruvian food and I absolutely loved it! Try the Lomo Saltado you'll love it! My sister has been addicted to Peruvian food and after eating at this place, I can see why! There should be more Peruvian restaurants, especially in the suburbs. I can't wait to come here again!
Review Source:This is probably the best Peruvian food in the city, particularly given the pricing! My team was introduced D'Candela by our Chief Resident because he is Peruvian and he picked out all the food for us. Â I had know idea how diverse and unique Peruvian food was until our CMR explained to us about Peruvian's history and how different immigrants influenced Peruvian food.
We had Choros a la Chalaca (mussles topped with cerviche-like) and  Causa Rellena de Polo (potato and chicken) as appetizer.  Mussels and and potato were fantastic.  Very fresh!  As entree we had rotisserie chicken and a beef dish. The rotisserie chicken was fantastic!  So well cooked, seasoned, and so juicy!  It's so easy to dry a chicken out, but they did a fantastic job of keep it moist.  The beef was probably bictec a lo pobre, but I don't remember the beef being fried.  I do remember getting plantains though.  Maybe we had separate order of plantains then we had lamb instead of beef.  Maybe we had lamb stew?  Either way, it was still fantastic. Â
Also there is a particular species of peppers used in peruvian dishes. Â I think these peppers are hard to find in the city. Â I think they use it here in this restaurant. Â It is different from other Latin and S. American peppers used in other latin american dishes.
Ambiance here is pretty nice.  I went on Thursday night with our team so it was very quiet, but I can imagiane getting very busy  When you walk in is not the actualy dining area.  There's a larger room that has wooden floors and nice decor.  Be nice inexpensive date place.  This restaurant is for those who can appreciate authentic peruvian food, and enjoy a nice conversation your date about anything.
Definitely get the Chicha morada as beverages. Â It's fantastic! Â IT's also BYOB too if you like to have alcohol during dinner (there is a cork charge).
Definitely coming back to here and going to seek out Peruvian restaurants to try in the future. Â Thanks to my CMR, i'd want to travel to Peru at some point!
I have read about how amazing their chicken was and was wondering how anyone can cook just chicken to be "amazing." But. after I had a chance to come here with my friends... OMG!!! The chicken is really awesome! The best I have ever had in my life! Very moist, tender and greatly seasoned. I loved the green spicy sauce came as a side too, putting on my rice, eat with side of plantain and fried yucca.... everything is absolutely great!!
We also ordered Tamale, Seafood ceviche and avocado with salad for appetizer. I didn't like the Tamale much may be as I didn't like any Tamale much at all... but the ceviche and avocado were amazing as well. Very fresh fish, sour and a little spicy taste, sooo good!
After my first time, I went back again for the chicken and their special spicy sauce, still amazing! My friend tried to order other dish other than the chicken .. my friend tried to order thelamb stew and I have couple of bites. It was also very good but I still think that my chicken is the best.
Also great on the price, it was $15 plus tax and tips per person and it's BYOB!!
TERRIBLE SERVICE!! I will never go back there. I do not recommend it. There are better Peruvian places to go to in Chicago. Our waitress completely did not even try to listen. We asked, politely, tree times for bread for the sauces on the table and nothing. The tables around us had bread, but for some reason we didn't even get one serving. We asked for a plastic bag for leftovers and nothing. We asked for the menu for desert and nothing. Very disappointing!!
Review Source:The ambiance.... well... none.
The rotisserie chicken is superb plus the two green sauces (spicy and non spicy huacatay) are delish. The sides could be better i guess. The yuca is a little dry.
Tallarines verdes (pasta w/ pesto) y Papa a la huancaina (potatoes with the yellow sauce) are really good here.
Most importantly prices are very reasonable.
Yelp got us here (shout-out to Gabriela G.), the food will get us back. Â We 4 started with ceviche mixto, tamale and a Papas a la Huancaina (potato in a spicy cream sauce). Â They were big, flavorful and delicious. Â We followed that with a whole roasted chicken, Â loma saltado, lamb stew and Aji de Gallina (shredded chicken in a spicier creamy walnut sauce). Almost like a white walnut mole. A stand out! Â There were two green salsa-like sauces that were super spicy and delicious which, when used carefully, added extra kick to the delicious lamb stew and beef. A true feast! Half the chicken came home in a box for lunch the next day. We brought our own bottles of an inexpensive South American Pinot and a Montepulciano d'Abruzzo.
Great stuff! A great find on Yelp
Great Rotisserie Chicken.
And food is really tasty :)  I'm Peruvian so  this food gets close to real Peruvian food. Â
The ambiance is OK on the second room .
Price  is much reasonable  than other Peruvian cuisines restaurants in Chicago.
TRY IT!
Causa rellena here ,is my favorite :)
The pollo a la brasa (roasted chicken) wasn't bad at all - but that was the only impressive thing here. The sides such as tostones wasn't very good and the rice was unseasoned.. so maybe I didn't order the right food but unlike other Peruvian chicken places they are missing the mark on how important sides are to the main dish....
Review Source:D'Candela was an absolute treat! Â The food was fresh, delicious, and full of flavor- a must try for anyone from the pickiest eater to those who enjoy a little something off the beaten path. Â
I went with my partner with a very good recommendation from one of his friends. Â We were glad to know before hand that it was a BYOB and we planed accordingly. Â The menu was moderately extensive with a great selection of foods that would satisfy vegetarians and carnivores alike. Â
For an appetizer we ordered the chiveche mixto and meat empanade- both exquisite and well flavored. Â The soup was a little underwhelming- a broth with veggies, chicken and macaroni noodles, but we had so much other delicious food, that I took a few bites to be polite, and moved onto other dishes. Â For our main course he ordered the lamb stew, and I had the rotisserie chicken which is the reason we went here in the first place. Â Both were perfectly cooked and fell off the bone. Â I was licking my fingers! Â The fried plantains were very yummy too, and we both agreed that we will make it back in the future, and bring friends so we can try more dishes.
There are three reasons why I did not give this restaurant a five star rating-
1. There was only one server on, and seven tables. The poor waitress was extremely nice, but a little overworked and not as attentive towards the end.
2. After saying I was all done, and I would like a box to save the rest of my chicken, she threw it away not understanding that I wanted it saved. Â Sad face- it was so good!
3. I found it very unusually that in the two dinning room facility, there was a noticeable racial divide- the Latin dinners sat in one area, and the Caucasian dinners sat in the other with no overlap. Â I somehow felt a little guilty about the whole situation and a bit uncomfortable making my way out the door. Â I wonder why we can't all sit together? Â
Overall- Great job, D'Candela! Â We will be back soon.
We LOVE Peruvian food and this did not disappoint! To start off the chicken soup was divine, so fresh tasting. We ordered the arroz con mariscos which is rice with seafood - mussells, clams, squid and shrimp. The seasonings were so good and there was so much food I only ate about a third and I was stuffed! My boyfriend ordered the jalea mixta with the same seafood except also fish, which was fried and very good. Â They serve the two sauces, one spicier than the other but really fresh as well and a relish of onion, tomato, cilantro and lime juice that they call salsa criolla, that we mixed together with the food and the sauces for an amazing combination.
The only thing lacking was the service. It took forever for our waitress to bring our drinks and when we asked for extra salsa criolla, she brought it, but didn't tell us it was extra. The fact that it's extra is understandable, but she didn't tell us and had an attitude when we asked about it. Over all very small problem and we would definitely come back.
Very very good roasted chicken here. Â Get that at least once but you can also skip that and try any one of their authentic Peruvian dishes. Â Try some of the spaghetti ones..called tallarin. Â I've been to other Peruvian joints and the food tends to be a bit heavy but it is just fantastic here. Â Get an empanada to start out...they are so good you can just order some for the road and enjoy them as a snack. Â Also, unless you are enjoying booze please get the Chicha Morada....a very delicious drink sort of like a juice. Â
Service is good but if you go when they open you likely to find they are not quite ready to serve everything on the menu. Â It is BYOB so don't be shy to bring some beer or wine....cork charge is a reasonable $3.
We went here the other night for dinner and loved it! It is a clean, spacious restaurant with 2 different rooms - one is more diner, the other is more restaurant. Our server was very sweet and the only one working 7 tables. Even though she was swamped - we didn't wait long for food and our check, and she didn't forget anything. I'll definitely be back with friends.
We ordered the (I think this is the name) Palta Rellena for an appetizer and it was great. I will eat just about anything made out of avocados. It reminds me of chicken salad with carrots, peas, and green beans on top of avocados. Delish!
I had the Loma Saltado and my husband ordered half of the rotisserie chicken with rice and maduros. We both loved our meals - and they were huge. I can't wait to eat my leftovers today!
It's a great local business with good food and service. We'll definitely be back - with some wine!!
after a few complete miss experiences with peruvian food, i had sincere hesitations in trying more peruvian food, plus, the place is definitely unassuming in appearance. we walked into what seemed like a fast food take out place, until our waitress brought us to next door. it was surprisingly nice and cozy with curtains and can be romantic.
we read lot of reviews on the delicious chicken, but the waitress informed us that it would take 30-45 minutes to cook, so we ordered appetizers.
tamal - ok, could be more fluffy
seafood cerviche - very good, amazingly fresh with huge portions
avocado with salad - interesting yet yummy, a reverse salad
chicken - OMG yummy! super juicy and well seasoned. amazing!
plantain - yummy
fried yucca - ok
frijoles - ok
white rice - ok
overall, the dinner was SUPER good and a great value. with all the food was only $15 per person with tax and tip.
Simply, the BEST roasted chicken ever!
I've tried a couple of peruvian places and by far this is the best one I found.
I would say the rotisserie chicken or "pollo a la brasa" it's their signature dish. Â Tons of flavor and cook to perfection!
The whole chicken it's lilke $14 and it comes with sides, can be rice, fries, sweet delicious plantains or salad. (I think the best combination is the fries + salad combo).
Overall the food is consistently good. Really like this place!
Went here with 3 others last week. Â The food is ridiculously tasty and cheap. Â A whole roasted chicken with 2 sides and soup is something crazy like $12.99. Â We ordered tons more sides - 2 of everything - salad, rice, beans, plantains and yucca fries and the total was $40. Â BYOB is another plus.
They have just expanded into the storefront next door and the space is clean, modern and airy.
I'm back in NY now and had a craving yesterday. Â Got some rice and beans in Midtown and it fell sadly short of D'Candela. Â Can't wait to come back. Â My Chicago friend like it so much she went back by herself yesterday.
OMFG. Delicious. I have never tried Peruvian food in my life and I had no idea what to expect. I decided to get the half rotisserie chicken and two sides. I didn't know what half the sides were so I asked the woman what fried cassava was, she replied "yuca". That didn't help me and she didn't speak much English so I just went with it. Â I decided to get white rice as the other side since it seemed like a safe bet.
The cassava was so good, it just needed a dash of salt. I guess i'd compare them to french fries, only better. The rice was so good. Maybe the flavor from the chicken got into the rice or something but it was a lot better than the typical white rice I was expecting.
The chicken is insanely good. The spices the flavor the juiciness it was just perfect. Â I have half of the chicken leftover although all the sides are gone! I'm also glad the lady informed me one of the sauces was very hot while the other only a little hot. I tried the mild one first and I didn't really care for the flavor. The second sauce had a great flavor but I could not stand how spicy it was. I was coughing for a few minutes after that. Â
I've walked past this place everyday on my way to and from work and I always thought it looked like a divey crappy place but I am sure glad I stopped in. The decor was outdated and ugly but the place was very clean and the staff very polite. I only waited about five minutes for my food which is great especially since half a rotisserie chicken, fried cassava and white rice was only 9.33! I will be stopping here on my walk home a lot more often!
2 tamales, 2 empanadas, 20 mussels with a corn salsa on top, 2 chickens, 4 sides and 4 people = $78.00 with tip. Go!
The atmosphere is...well there really is no atmosphere. It's a hidden gem hole in the wall with tables that are too short for the booths but who really cares when they have the juiciest most flavorful rotisserie chicken! Each couple shared a whole chicken and we still had left overs.
The only things I didn't care for were the tamales - kinda mushy - and the empanadas - not crispy enough and the filling had a strange taste. Otherwise everything else was great. They served two wonderful sauces I had never had before with my cassava (yucca). They were creamy sauces spiced with different peppers.
I am certainly going back.
This was my first time to D'Candela (or any Peruvian restaurant) , but will not be my last. I would have never noticed this place on my own, went here with family and had a great time.
It's a BYOB with a small corking fee, $3. We did not have reservations on a Friday night but were immediately seated.
A storefront with modest decor, laminated tables and vinyl booths. The  staff is very nice and helpful, as other Yelpers stated there is a bit of a language barrier. Fortunately my brother in law is from Ecuador so disaster was averted by his Latin charm and language skills. Â
The food really is great! The tamale is giant, pile the onions on top of it and enjoy. Also had the quarter rotisserie chicken, sooo much flavor.
We spent the dinner passing around samples of each entrée,  everything I tried was unusual and delicious. Prices are reasonable.
I highly recommend you give this critically acclaimed place a try!
So I'm reading Time Out Chicago's "100 Best Things We Ate This Year." And I come across this restaurant I've never heard of, D'Candela, renowned for having great Peruvian chicken (which I love), six blocks from where I live.
Embarrassing. But one of the reasons I love this city as a foodie - you can never get to it all.
I wandered down on a Saturday afternoon solo and started with their regional take on the tamale, a HUGE thing with super-moist masa stuffed with chicken and pepper. Get this dish. It was awesome on its own and really pairs well with the two traditional sauces D'Candela placed on the table (one has a slow kick - so I'd ask if you have spice issues).
For my entrée, I got the  1/2 chicken with pinto beans and rice as my sides. The chicken skin was able to hang onto a heavy coating of herbs through the rotisserie process and is pure crispy goodness. The chicken itself was moist throughout, even the dark meat, and among the best I've had in the city (I'd put it dead-even with Mr. Pollo's if that helps and leaps-and-bounds better than Brasa Rojo's).
The service experience was friendly and prompt - the servers were genuinely happy and glad to see me and answer my questions. And my bill, with two soft drinks and tip, was less than $20.
I was looking forward to writing a glowing review after taking my mom to this little family run Peruvian storefront restaurant on Mother's day. Â It was great. Unfortunately after a van drove into the business next door I was afraid they would be out of business.
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But a quick phone call has assured me that they are, in fact, still in business. Yay!
I had 1/2 a delicious Rotisserie Chicken with two sides. Â A real deal at $8.50. Â The plantains were good but the fried cassava was a little dry. Â My mom had Arroz con Mariscos (rice with mussels, calamari, shrimp, green peas and peppers) for $15.00. Â It was massive and loaded with seafood. Â She brought more than half home. Â But the perfectly seasoned chicken is what to make the trip for... fantastic.
I also had an "Inca Kola". Â It looked like Mountain Dew and tasted like bubble gum. Â The service was super friendly, a bit slow, but super friendly. Â I even loved it that they put squeeze bottles of ketchup, mustard and mayo(?) on the table... I couldn't figure out what to do with them, but liked it none the less. Â They are BYOB but have a $3.00 corking fee per bottle or six pack.
For those not lucky enough to live a few blocks from this great spot they also deliver between Foster and Diversy, Pulaski and Damen. (minimum order $20.00)
At one point, the Chicago Reader rated this the best rotisserie chicken in the area -- a bold statement given how good (and how dominant) Brasa Roja is.
I've concentrated on 3 entrees in the times I've been here: a quarter chicken, the arroz chaufa (fried rice with chicken) and the pollo saltado (chicken strips with potatoes and rice). All are wonderful, bright and fresh tasting. The arroz chaufa is big enough to feed my wife and two little kids with some left over. The maduros are surprising springy for being fried.
God, I'm salivating just writing this. The dishes come with both aji chile sauce and this bright green sauce that I think is jalapeno and cilantro in a mayo base. Â I don't like mayo, but I could eat a bucket of this.
The staff is friendly, and their english is better that at Brasa Roja. I think the restaurant is also nicer, though smaller. I wish the stores around it were nicer.
Finally, they have Inca Cola and Jarritos and it's cheap.
The roast chicken here is amazing and reasonably priced. The seasoning is wonderful and moreover the chicken is not greasy at all. The servers here are attentive and really try to help you make a good decision as to what to order off the menu if you havent had Peruvian food before. We started with the mussel appetizers and they were fresh, huge and topped with a wonderful pico de gallo. In addtion we have ordered the shrimp fried rice which would put any Chinese restaurant to shame: well seasoned and not greasy at all.
Good service and BYOB make this a great inexpensive dining option.
If you're coming here for the first time, be sure to get the Roast Chicken. Â Everything else is pretty good but the Roast Chicken is absolutely phenomenal. Â I love the spicy green sauce they have -- I put it on top of the fried cassava (yuca) for a very tasty treat.
There are choices here for the more adventurous eater as well such as veal heart kebabs. Â They have tripe as well but I wasn't too hot on it even though I'm a big fan of tripe. Â On the appetizers, the avocado stuffed with chicken and vegetables is delicious as well.
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My family are a big fan of peruvian chicken and since this place is so close to their home i got some, price is very reasonable (cheap) a  whole chicken and 2 side order for $14, chicken is very crispy and browny, fries are home made (not from a bag), this is a winner, but....... yes there is a but...... the ceviche was ..... too bland..... oh my god! just bad. i have heard of another Peruvian place that makes it the best maybe i should try that next time... But the ceviche here is not good, lomo saltado was also very tasty, my husband was very happy (he hates chicken).
Dont expect to much from this place, is a very small place but it seemed to have customers.....clean tables, i just didn't like the tv... too loud!!
Only four stars because I didn't get to taste the roast chicken. My dining companions ordered the chicken and they were speechless it was so good. They didn't leave me any to snatch off their plates. Jerks.
I had the aji de gallina, which was awesome. Also, the maduros, the papas rellenos, the fried yucca and pretty much everything else I ate here. I'm coming back. Oh am I ever coming back.
In my 2 year long quest to find Rotisserie Chicken, Peruvian style, I've been empty handed. D'Candela didn't let me down. Inside this quaint, cozy joint is around 12 tables, playful spanish music and paintings from Peru. Nobody spoke any English, but the menus were bilingual. Inside were several peruvian families eating gigantic birds.
The chicken was larger than expected, coming with a mustardy spicy sauce. I picked the fried Yuca for a side as well as a random salad (I really doubt they have salads in Peru). The Fried Yuca was unbelievable. I'll have to bring friends back here. I love Albany Park.
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