Amatitlan

Name: Amatitlan
Address: 4053 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, Chicago, IL, 60618.0, US
Telephone: +1 773-971-5221
Price range: $
Rating: 4.4

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Latin American

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About

Amatitlan — dependable latin american in Avondale. You can taste the generations behind this. Hospitality you can feel from the door. Alexa Tang: "My favorite was the tamal de guatamalteco which is super moist and tender, the texture is kind of like grits"

Experience Breakdown

🍴Food

5.0

👥Service

5.0

✨Ambiance

4.7

💬Sentiment

4.8

Chrono

254 reviews

Highlights

CozyFamily FriendlyQuick BiteGreat Value

What Diners Are Saying

Diners loved

Authentic flavorsWarm, welcoming staff

Some noted

This place used to be AWESOME. I think the success got to their head and they used COVID to way over price their items.
— Efrain Quevedo

The Guatemalan tamal is great, I do have a gripe, they offer platanos en mole, ive tried them 2 times and both times I was like hmmm these are just tamales and some chocolate pudding.
— Ivan Collado

I ORDER Caldo de gallina and in the last minute they said it wasn't available.

Location

4053 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

What 222+ diners say about Amatitlan

“The menu offers a great variety at reasonable prices, from tangy ceviche to sweet plantains, and the portions are generous enough to satisfy without overwhelming, though the space can get a bit cramped during peak hours and some items like the tamales could use a touch more spice for that extra kick—overall, it’s a welcoming four-star gem for anyone craving Central American comfort food with genuine charm”

Finally got to try this placein my neighborhood. Small and unassuming but big in taste. Server is very nice and suggested items based on my preference. The plate was a hearty portion. Meat and vegetables were cooked well and seasoned deliciously.

“You’re missing out if you haven’t been here.”

You’re missing out if you haven’t been here. The food is amazing. The prices are extremely reasonable. Everything pictured was total $8. The service was so friendly- the guy working was so nice and brought me an amazing cup of horchata while I waited for my food. Which. Again. Was so damn good. I already can’t wait to come back here.

Kelly

Dec 2025

“An absolute gem! We were craving pupusas after falling in love with them in Belize, and this spot...”

An absolute gem! We were craving pupusas after falling in love with them in Belize, and this spot had been on our list for a while. The pupusas (we got queso y pollo) were so comforting and delicious, freshly made and served with salsa and a cabbage slaw. We also ordered the Tamal Guatelmalteco which I’d never had before, and it was SO good! A new favorite. The zanahoria y pollo dobladas were phenomenal, served piping hot. Finally, we were served complimentary hot elote atole for dessert which was the perfect ending to a delicious meal. The service was so friendly and attentive! Also apparently they deliver which is awesome. Can’t wait to go back!

Mary Belovich

Jul 2024

“I loved this place and can’t wait to go back.”

I loved this place and can’t wait to go back. The food was very delicious, friendly service, and a nice addition to the strip of places on Kedzie. My favorite was the tamal de guatamalteco which is super moist and tender, the texture is kind of like grits. We got pupusas de calabacita (squash, pollo y queso, and frijoles y queso. The caldo de res was flavorful and served with homemade corn tortillas which were hot and tender. The doblado was really well fried, very crispy and flavorful. Some of the sauces served on the side were spicy! I can’t wait to return and try all the other things!

Alexa Tang

May 2024

“Felt like I traveled to Guatemala again ✨ Def get the tamale and if you’re paying with card you’ll...”

Felt like I traveled to Guatemala again ✨ Def get the tamale and if you’re paying with card you’ll be charged and additional 3% Food was oso delicious, will be coming back soon

Karina C

Oct 2022

“Good authentic Guatemalan cuisine.”

Good authentic Guatemalan cuisine. I tried the Caldo de Gallina and it was delicious.

Joanna

Oct 2021

“Authentic Guatemalan food, fresh and very tasty.”

Authentic Guatemalan food, fresh and very tasty! Great tamales, pupusas, and empanadas. Green salsa has a nice kick to it. Easy to order online for carry out. Recommended!

Matt G.

Aug 2021

“I wanted to share a photo of the garnachas, little bites of fried masa patties, with meat on top...”

I wanted to share a photo of the garnachas, little bites of fried masa patties, with meat on top ,lettuce, tomato sauce and cheese. Really good.i can't share the picture, but at least our experience, so is very good! *UPDATED we tried this time pupusas, dobladas, all the tamales, rellenitos and churrasco, everything was delicious!!! Well served and good prices, very clean, they open for breakfast!!! The young man thatbwas our server was great. Is a must to visit in the neighborhood

alicia briceno

Jun 2021

“Friendly, tasty, and filling.”

Friendly, tasty, and filling. Food came out quickly and our waitress was attentive. The food itself was excellent. We ordered a pupusa, tamalito, and the chiles rellenos. The pupusa and tamalito came with all the fixings, but were great on their own. The chiles rellenos plate was definitely spicy and should be eaten with the salad. It was a lot of food for the price. I'll definitely be coming back!