Looking for a yummy South American meal near you?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best high-end South American restaurants around Chicago, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fill the bill.
1. Fogo De Chao Brazilian Steakhouse
Topping the list is Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse. Located at 661 N. La Salle Drive in River North, the steakhouse and Brazilian spot is the most popular high-end South American restaurant in Chicago, boasting 4.5 stars out of 1,562 reviews on Yelp.
Fogo de Chao specializes in fire-roasting meats with the Brazilian technique of churrasco. On the menu, look for the picanha sirloin, filet mignon, ribeye, lamb chops and more.
2. Tango Sur
Next up is Lakeview's Tango Sur, situated at 3763 N. Southport Ave. (between Waveland Avenue and Grace Street). With four stars out of 2,242 reviews on Yelp, the steakhouse, Latin American and Argentine spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking to indulge.
Tango Sur specializes in Argentinian food. On the menu, look for the short ribs, breaded beef with baked ham and mozzarella, prociutto served with melon and more.
3. ZED451
The Near North's ZED451, located at 739 N. Clark St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the fancy steakhouse, lounge and Brazilian spot four stars out of 1,343 reviews.
The Brazilian steakhouse has a menu made from scratch, according to the website. Personalize your experience with a choice of soups, salads and chef selections that vary by season.
4. Texas de Brazil
Texas de Brazil, a steakhouse, venue and event space and Brazilian spot on the North side, is another pricey go-to, with four stars out of 209 Yelp reviews. Head over to 210 E. Upper Illinois St. to see for yourself.
The Brazilian steakhouse specializes in beef, lamb, pork, chicken and Brazilian sausage. The menu also offers a variety of salads, roasted vegetables, cheeses and more.
5. El Che Steakhouse & Bar
Over in the West Loop, check out El Che Steakhouse & Bar, which has earned four stars out of 195 reviews on Yelp. Treat yourself at the bar, steakhouse and Argentine spot by heading over to 845 W. Washington Blvd. (between Green and Peoria streets).
The culinary experience at El Che Steakhouse & Bar is Chef John Manion's "love letter to his travels in Argentina interpreted through the Buenos Aires tradition of live-flame cooking," according to the website. On the menu, look for the grilled oysters, barbecue quail with red chimichurri, beef short ribs and more.
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