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Irazu Costa Rican Restaurant & Catering — among the best american in Bucktown. The kitchen takes tradition seriously. Service that's warm without being over the top. "The steak sandwich was the star of the meal—perfectly seasoned, tender, and packed with flavor" — Tonio “Him”
Cristobalina Moran
118 reviews
“We decided to try this place with my boyfriend, as we had never had Costa Rican food and it was an outstanding choice”
No recurring complaints found across reviews.
1865 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
“Atmosphere is kind of bare bones, but they must be emphasizing food / service because both were 🔥.”
Atmosphere is kind of bare bones, but they must be emphasizing food / service because both were 🔥. Ordered the Skirt Steak Casado. YUM!!
THERESA SEEM
Jan 2026
“We hosted my mom’s 80th birthday at Ñeca Costa Rican Restaurant, and it was such a beautiful...”
We hosted my mom’s 80th birthday at Ñeca Costa Rican Restaurant, and it was such a beautiful experience from start to finish. My mom had a wonderful time, and our whole family left full, happy, and still talking about how well everything went. The food is delicious—honestly the kind of meal you keep thinking about after you leave. The drinks are top-notch too, and they really added to the celebration vibe. But more than anything, the service and staff were amazing. They truly took care of us and made the night feel easy and special. It genuinely felt like being at home. If you’re considering hosting a private party or any type of event, it’s absolutely worth it. They know how to make you feel welcomed, celebrated, and taken care of. Huge shoutout to Robert, who was our main server/host—he really hooked us up and made sure everything ran smoothly. And shoutout to the kitchen staff for putting out a great amount of food, plus everyone who supported Robert throughout the night. The teamwork was real, and it showed. Highly recommend—we’ll definitely be back.
Delilah Crespo
Jan 2026
“Tito was an amazing server and he walked us through his favorite dishes (10/10!!).”
Tito was an amazing server and he walked us through his favorite dishes (10/10!!). The steak casado, pepito and coconut shrimp was our favorite plus the horchata of course.
Samantha Evans
Jan 2026
“What an unforgettable dining experience.”
What an unforgettable dining experience. Every dish we tried was rich in taste and beautifully prepared. The casado skirt steak, empanadas, nachos, and shrimp ceviche truly stood out. The service was outstanding and made our family feel genuinely welcomed from the moment we arrived. I will be happily recommending this place to friends and look forward to returning to explore more empanada options.
Kyle Roberts
Jan 2026
“Tino was a very knowledgeable and kind server.”
Tino was a very knowledgeable and kind server. My adult son had just arrived for Christmas holidays and we met at Irazu. It was very good. Each plate had different yet delicious flavor.
Brenda Ingles
Dec 2025
“Enjoyed our meal!”
Enjoyed our meal!! The pitcher was delicious, the meal was great, and I enjoyed the vibes. It was great to finally eat here. Will be back!!!
Bri Jensen
Dec 2025
“Got the steak pepitos and the cerdas sandwich.”
Got the steak pepitos and the cerdas sandwich. The pepitos was great but the cerdas was amazing. The sauce on the cerdas was mind blowing. All the staff were super welcoming and Henry, the owner, stopped by our table to chat. Great experience and I’ll definitely come back to try more food and get the cerdas again.
Eliana E
Dec 2025
“Henry came out and gave us exceptional service.”
Henry came out and gave us exceptional service. Ordered the Cerdas and the Skirt steak Pepito and the porkchop cerdas blew my mind. Henry was smirking at my from the kitchen when I took my first bite cause he knew it would be fire.
Brennan Eng
Dec 2025
“Food was amazing.”
Food was amazing! The staff was super friendly. They were a little short handed tonight, but they handled it with grace and a smile. It was definitely worth the wait!
Mindy Rader
Nov 2025
“Definitely appreciative to Henry (the owner) and Tino for hosting and taking care of our “Chosen Family Dinner”.”
Definitely appreciative to Henry (the owner) and Tino for hosting and taking care of our “Chosen Family Dinner”. The service and staff were friendly and helpful! All of our “family” loved the food and the vibes of the space. 10/10 would recommend and I look forward to continuing to host things in the future or just come by for a casual dinning experience.
Dio Aldridge
Nov 2025
“I recently tried this Costa Rican spot, and it was fantastic.”
I recently tried this Costa Rican spot, and it was fantastic! The steak sandwich was the star of the meal—perfectly seasoned, tender, and packed with flavor. The bread was fresh and had just the right amount of crunch, making every bite satisfying. The chicken soup was equally impressive. It had a rich, homemade taste with plenty of tender chicken and fresh vegetables. It felt warm, comforting, and full of authentic Costa Rican flavor. Great portions, great taste, and great value. I’ll definitely be coming back!
Tonio “Him”
Nov 2025
“Tldr: Get the surf and turf burrito, you won't regret it.”
Tldr: Get the surf and turf burrito, you won't regret it. 4 years ago I stumbled upon this restaurant after skating the 606. I had never tried Costa Rican food before and was a little lost on what to order. I settled upon the surf and turf burrito while my friend tried the skirt steak pepito. A worker watched from inside as I took my first bite and could see my physical reactions of how good the burrito was. I promised to leave a review so that everyone could come and try the best burrito I've ever had but sadly I lied. For 4 years now I have thought and raved about this burrito and I finally returned to the neighborhood to get a second chance at eating it. The skirt steak pepito was also a 10/10 but order anything on the menu, I know will not be disappointed.
Giovanni Esparza
Nov 2025
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