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EL RINCON DE FABIO LLC

4.6779 reviews ·Opens at 11:30AM tomorrow
Well let me tell you that “Fabio” knows what hes doing Walked in around 11:15am Thursday Got greeted and she recommended “the queen” arepas Which are la reina pepiada stuff arepa I also got intrigued by the yuca fries with cheese I had to take it to go but the place looked nice and clean especially the outdoor patio The food was amazing It was a good size order and the way they package it with the sauce and cheese on the side was helpful I think i waited max no more than 8 minutes for my order which helps when we have such a short time to eat I will definitely come back again
Aracely VillasenorAracely Villasenor · 149 Google reviews
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EL RINCON DE FABIO LLC — high-caliber food in Uptown. Order the Arepas. The room fills up fast and stays lively. Fast service, BYOB. Frogee: "The arepa was warm, slightly sweet, and crispy and the meat was tender and very well seasoned" [$$, patio]

🍷BYOB — grab a bottle next door, they'll open it.
☀️Patio — a Uptown classic in summer.

What 779 diners keep saying

Fast serviceLivelyCozyFamily friendlyOutdoor diningQuick bite
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1002 W Argyle St, Chicago, IL 60640
Uptown
Today11:30AM-8PM
Sun10:30AM-8PM
Mon–Wed11:30AM-8PM
Thu–Sat11:30AM-9PM
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Review photo by veronica
Jul 2026

Simplemente espectacular! Desde que entras te hacen sentir como en casa. Pedimos un cóctel de mariscos y una sopa cruzado, y los dos estaban fuera de este mundo. El cóctel estaba fresquísimo, con mariscos de excelente calidad, perfectamente sazonado y con un sabor que te hace querer pedir otro de inmediato. La sopa cruzado estaba llena de sabor, con un caldo increíblemente bien preparado, abundante carne y pollo, y una sazón casera que te transporta directo a Venezuela. Además de la comida, el servicio fue impecable: atentos, amables y siempre pendientes de que no nos faltara nada. Las porciones son generosas, la calidad de los ingredientes se nota en cada bocado y el ambiente es cálido y familiar. Sin exagerar, es uno de los mejores restaurantes venezolanos que he visitado en Chicago. Si buscas comida auténtica, preparada con amor y con un sabor inolvidable, El Rincón de Fabio es una parada obligatoria. Ya estoy deseando volver para probar más platos del menú. 100% recomendado! 🇻🇪❤️🌟

veronica

veronica

3 reviews on Google

Review photo by Karl Patrick Dacoco
Jul 2026

Must try

Karl Patrick Dacoco

Karl Patrick Dacoco

1 reviews on Google

Review photo by Michael Lane
May 2026

This place is fantastic. The Arepas are great, and the soup is the best soup I’ve ever had, anywhere! I’ll definite be coming here regularly.

Michael Lane

Michael Lane

43 reviews on Google

Review photo by Carlos Monsivais
Feb 2026

La arepa pabellon esta deliciosa. Las salsas acompañan muy bien las arepas. La chicha espectacular y los tequeños recomendadisimos como entrada. Fabio es super agradable y su hospitalidad 10/10.

Carlos Monsivais

Carlos Monsivais

6 reviews on Google

Review photo by Erin Rutherford
Jan 2026

la cajera karo es súper amable, el ambiente bien alegre y la presentación de la comida 10/10 🤩

Erin Rutherford

Erin Rutherford

8 reviews on Google

Review photo by Heather Forester
Nov 2025

This is the best Venezuelean food I have had. The empanada crust was perfect, and the stuffing was seasoned just right. If you are a fan of cilantro, definitely try adding the creamy cilantro sauce. They have hot sauce too that is kind of creamy, but be careful a lot goes a long way.

Heather Forester

Heather Forester

25 reviews on Google

Review photo by MaI LoR
Nov 2025

Muy rica la comida siento que le falta más variedad a la hora de almorzar bendiciones 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️

MaI LoR

MaI LoR

53 reviews on Google

Review photo by Abigail and Vijay
Nov 2025

This place has the best Latin food in Chicagoland. I can't recommend it enough. Try an area, any arepa. They're all tasty. Beware of the hot sauce. Latin hot is next level. There is a grocery store around the corner for you to BYOB into El Rincon.

Abigail and Vijay

Abigail and Vijay

48 reviews on Google

Review photo by Amanda Raymond
Nov 2025

Shredded beef and pork both delicious. Friendly staff, inviting atmosphere.

Amanda Raymond

Amanda Raymond

27 reviews on Google

Review photo by Arlette Rosario
Oct 2025

The food and service were amazing. The “The Queen” arepa (comes with 2) was delicious, the Chicha drink was also nice and then we ordered some churros that were crispy and warm. Our waiter was kind and available to answer questions. 100% would recommend.

Arlette Rosario

Arlette Rosario

12 reviews on Google

Review photo by Julián Pérez
Oct 2025

Soy colombiano y es mi primera vez probando comida venezolana y este lugar 20/10, la comida con buena proporción, excelente sabor, no se les olvide preguntar por la salsa de cilantro, les dejaré una foto con lo que pedimos, con esto comimos dos personas !!

Julián Pérez

Julián Pérez

10 reviews on Google

Review photo by Luis Pedraza
Oct 2025

Absolutely delicious 😋

Luis Pedraza

Luis Pedraza

174 reviews on Google

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