Lito's Empanadas - The Sterling Food Hall
Kian Mahini · 41 Google reviewsLito's Empanadas - The Sterling Food Hall — top-tier american in Loop. Hospitality you can feel from the door. John laurence Cipres: "The empanadas were perfectly crispy, packed with flavor, and easily some of the best I’ve had in the city"
What 125 diners keep saying
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What 125 diners keep saying
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“Been here twice. Both times I had tasty empanadas with choice of green or red sauce - both are great. I also got a lunch deal this time that was like $10 for a beef empanada, side, and a drink. I got elote in a cup for a side and it was a good amount/shareable and delicious. Recommend the restaurant fully. Only downside is how busy the food hall gets and can be a bit of a line and gotta hunt for a table to eat at.”
“The empanadas were perfectly crispy, packed with flavor, and easily some of the best I’ve had in the city.”
“Great lightweight breakfast, lunch, snack, or dessert!! Highly recommend the spinach egg and cheese. Taking away one star only because price is high for 1 in my opinion, but that's a given in the city.”
“It’s been a real challenge to find a real good crispy empanada in Chicago. In my visits to Miami, I would always go to Versailles Restaurant which has fantastic empanadas. Living in the Chicago area, it was depressing not to find anything close to that experience (and I tried quite a few), until trying Lito’s! I was at the food hall for a different place but wanted to give Lito’s a try and glad I did! I had the Chicken & Mushroom and the La Pastor. Both great! The lady at the counter also shared the location of their main restaurant as well so will eventually check them out. But at least I know there is a place with great empanadas in Chicago.”
“breakfast empanadas are always my go to. the service and staff are always super friendly as well. look forward to going back again today”
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