La Colonia Restaurante
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La Colonia Restaurante — straightforward latin american in Irving Park. Expect noise, energy, and a full house. The kind of cooking that doesn't need to explain itself. "The owner is incredible and the food is even better" — Haneef Usmani
Experience Breakdown
Poppa D
8 reviews
“I ordered the Picada la Colonia, and it was absolutely amazing—perfectly prepared and full of flavor”
Highlights
What Diners Are Saying
Diners loved
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Location
4821 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
What 287+ diners say about La Colonia Restaurante
“This place is phenomenal.”
This place is phenomenal. The food is truly outstanding. My son ordered the lomo saltado, and he’s eaten at most Peruvian restaurants—he said this was hands down the best he’s ever had. I ordered the Picada la Colonia, and it was absolutely amazing—perfectly prepared and full of flavor. The happy hour drinks were fantastic, the atmosphere was vibrant and welcoming, and the service was top-notch from start to finish. This is an absolute must-try and a place we will 100% be coming back to.
Poppa D
Jan 2026
“Delicious food, very flavorful.”
Delicious food, very flavorful. Friendly staff.
Roxana Velasco
Jan 2026
“Amazing service and food was flavorful.”
Amazing service and food was flavorful. Will come back here again !!
Sandy Gomez
Nov 2025
“Great good and great service specially Sofia she's great served.”
Carmen Brito
Sep 2025
“food was good service was fast and attentive and really nice ambiance.”
Przemyslaw Koczur
Sep 2025
“Food was delicious !!”
Food was delicious !!! Service is really good ! For sure I Will came back
Patricia Pereira
Sep 2025
“We came here for dinner, our service was super quick.”
We came here for dinner, our service was super quick. Food flavorful. Great drink menu. We got $5 Modelo’s but next time would consider a cocktail! Don’t miss out on this spot! Classic South American cuisine done right. Really fun vibes. Welcome to the neighborhood 🫶we ordered the chicken and lomo saltado.
Sara Hammer
Aug 2025
“Definitely I recommend it, delicious food and excellent service…I loved it❤️😋.”
Alejandra Feria
Aug 2025
“Great food ... l wish the serving was bigger only because l loved the food so much. I definitely...”
Great food ... l wish the serving was bigger only because l loved the food so much. I definitely will be back and order double what l did. Extremely kind staff.
Robert Ike
Jul 2025
“Great Ecuadorian/Colombian authentic food.”
Great Ecuadorian/Colombian authentic food! Cooked to perfection. Tastes just like home (Ecuador). The drinks are amazing as well. We had Salchipapas, Llanpingachos, Guatita, Bandera Special, & their specialty drink, Canelazo. Recommend every dish, but our absolute favorite was the guatita & salchipapas.
Kevin Alvarado
Jul 2025
“Came in with family and had a great experience, I had a Bandeja Paisa and it has been one of the...”
Came in with family and had a great experience, I had a Bandeja Paisa and it has been one of the greatest dishes I’ve ever had in a Colombian restaurant, big shout out to Jose and Kenia to give us an even better experience. Come by and try their whole menu 10/10 recommended.
Nico
May 2025
“The food is ok but I don’t know if they’re under staffed or what but the need to provide quicker...”
The food is ok but I don’t know if they’re under staffed or what but the need to provide quicker and better service if they want to stay here in business with all the competitions out there.
Vahid Mir
Jul 2025
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