Chicago Mama's Kitchen - Catering, Mixology & Culinary Experiences
Juan A. Cano · 214 Google reviewsChicago Mama's Kitchen - Catering, Mixology & Culinary Experiences — top-tier food in Ukrainian Village. Order the Empanadas. Strong bar program alongside the food, and solid veggie options. [$]
What 251 diners keep saying
What 251 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“For anyone looking for a quick review I'll just start off by saying these classes are amazing and is 100% worth the time to experience. My wife is Puerto Rican and I brought her here for a surprise empanada making class for valentines day and she absolutely loved it. Chef Inez is very friendly and professional. She did an amazing job teaching us about the process of making empanadas, showing us the tips and tricks, and giving us some of the culutural background of empanadas. We got to choose from a variety of delicious fillings to make our empanadas and I happily made one of each. Once we finished Chef Inez fried up the empanadas and we got to enjoy them with some Puerto Rico rice and chimichurri. Everything was absolutely amazing the empanadas and the fillings were good, the chimichurri sauce was so good and brought it together, and the Puerto Rican rice was so good and I can't wait to brag about it to my mother-in-law. 10/10 a great experience and I can't wait to come back and see what other experiences they have to offer. Thank you so much for the great time.”
“Great experience to assemble empanadas of all different flavors in a commercial kitchen. They pivoted quickly to accommodate our daughter's allergies and ensured she had a great experience. The total time was just over an hour, easy parking.”
“Inez was patient with us and was so great sharing her skills! The coconut mojito was so delicious and the dough and fillings for the empanadas were to die for. Highly recommend it!”
“I recently celebrated my Sologamy wedding at Chicago Empanada Mama and I'm still beaming with joy! The team went above and beyond to ensure every detail was perfect. The venue was stunning, the food was delicious, and the service was top-notch. I felt truly supported and celebrated throughout the entire process. If you're considering Chicago Empanada Mama for your special occasion, don't hesitate ,you won't regret it! Thank you again to the incredible team for making my day so unforgettable.”
“Inez is amazing! She knows how to make everyone feel happy with her food and cocktails. Superb experience! Highly recommend for private events or just an activity!”
“She was so much fun! I made the best drinks and ate the best empanadas! Everything about this class was just FUNNN!! She accommodated our needs at the snap of her fingers and was very diligent and patient teaching (we needed it)”
“If you don’t order the ceviche with your order your missing out.”
“Really good elevated Puerto Rican food! The tostones rellenos were a tasty appetizer and bigger than expected. Nice that you can get 3 different stuffings, I got ropa vieja and macho man (ground beef). The lechon, arroz con gandules, and yuca were also great.”
“This was a really cool place to grab a bite to eat. I got a chance to meet the owner and let me tell you, she’s one of the nicest people I’ve ever met!! The food was amazing and they did everything in their power to provide me with more vegan options. The interior design was also eye catching. Chicago Empanada Mama will definitely see more business from me in the near future, THANKS!!”
“I got an empanada first time ever going here food was cold in the middle couldn’t eat it I have to get to work the Puerto Rican rice or food you guys say you have is not authentic at all first and last time going it’s not a spot for Puerto Ricans that’s for sure I threw it str8 to the garbage”
“We hired this vendor for a catering event. They are extremely easy and pleasant to work with. The food was outstanding and gained praises from all who tried it. People were asking about location of this vendor to have future lunches. The food was not a typical boxed lunch. It allowed people to experience a different cuisine, which was very nice and refreshing.”
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