Las Palmas Restaurant

4.3 (404)

$30 and under

Mexican

1835 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

About this restaurant

Romantic
Neighbourhood gem
Innovative

Las Palmas is a family owned and operated business with strong ties to the city. From East Rogers Park to Wicker Park, we identify with the strain of this urban metropolis and feel a vested interest in providing a communal place for the essentials of human activities.

Tucked into a tiny alcove in one of this city’s trendiest neighborhoods, Las Palmas remains one of Bucktown’s best-kept secrets. Upon entering the restaurant one’s senses are inundated with the vibrant colors of local and international artwork and the festive or melancholy sounds of live traditional music. Las Palmas serves spirited Mexican cuisine in a decidedly upscale, but refreshingly unpretentious environment. Chef Alberto Bailon provides an exquisite selection of courses made from the freshest ingredients with solid roots in Mexican culinary heritage yet with a penchant for inventive whimsy.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Latin American
Hours of Operation
Brunch: Saturday & Sunday: 10:00am - 3:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Friday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Saturday: 3:00pm - 10:00pm, Sunday: 3:00pm - 9:00pm
Website
http://www.laspalmaschicago.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Alberto Bailon
Catering
Whether for office lunches, informal dinner parties at home, family gatherings, or any cause for celebration Las Palmas offers freshly made, delicious meals. <br /><br />Our catering menu serves only as a guide, so we are more than happy to work with your requests.
Private party facilities
Las Palmas could be yours for an afternoon or evening. Pick any of our stunning salons and from any of our various dinning packages to throw a party that your friends, family and acquaintances will always remember. RoomsLa Cueva (Front dining room): For those of you who prefer not to be too far from the bar; this cozy front dining room, warmed by a fireplace, is affectionately called La Cueva, the cave, because of its dim romantic lighting at night. La Cueva has become famous for its art. Alfonso Nieves’s feathered serpent Aztec Deity, Quetzalcoatl, winds its way along the ceiling and doubles as a fallen palm. Pick out the famous and controversial faces on a Frida Kahlo’s Moises and the Solaris.Atrium: Entirely encased in glass windows. You can dine or dance in this sun bathed room by day or under the city lights by night. Outdoor Patio: Available weather permitting.

Location
1835 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Area
West Town
Cross street
Honore
Parking Details
Street parking is available. Valet Thursday through Saturday.
Public transport
Damen Blue Line and Wood Street stop on #72 (North Ave) bus.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine

CostillasUSD 11.00
juicy oven - roasted pork ribs in guava barbecue sauce with boniato fries and roasted corn salsa.
EmpanadasUSD 9.00
corn meal turnover stuffed with crab, shrimp, chihuahua & manchego, epazote and peanut-jalapeno salsa.
GuacamoleUSD 7.00
chunky avocado dip made fresh to order to your degree spiciness.
Ceviche TradicionalUSD 10.00
tilapia, red onion, tomato, jalapeno and cilantro in fresh citrus marinade drizzled with olive oil. made fresh daily.
Calabacita
roasted mini squash, mushrooms, scallops, and shrimp in white wine and epazote cream.
Sopa Del DiaUSD 5.00
soup of the day with seasonal organic ingredients grown by local farmers.
De Poblano and Mexican Oregano, Queso Fundido
blend of chihuahua and chevre, melted over chorizo, with rajas.
Pastelito De Cangrejo
pan-seared lump crab cake, with jicama-cumcumber-avocado relish and jalapeno aioli.

Almuerzos

Huevos Con ChorizoUSD 9.50
house- made chorizo scrambled eggs over a crispy tortilla, drizzled with tomato- red chile salsa and crema mexicana, sprinkled with cheese & papas picantes.
Tacos De AsadaUSD 8.00
grilled skirt steak with onions, cilantro, radishes & jalapeno - chimichurri sauce.
Camarones a La PlanchaUSD 12.00
four shrimp glazed with honey and habanero over sautéed peruvian potatoes, house made chorizo & arugula.
Huevos VerdesUSD 8.50
jalapeno-pesto scrambled eggs served with ham and your choice of tortillas.
Grab BeneditosUSD 10.00
two poached eggs, lump crab meat & bacon on an english muffin with jalapeño-hollandaise.
Las Palmas HashUSD 12.00
chimichurri drizzed 6oz skirt steak with two eggs any style and roasted potatoes.
Tacos Al PastorUSD 7.50
pork tenderloin marinated in guajillo peppers with grilled pineapple, onions and cilanto.
Omeleta Las PalmasUSD 7.50
spinach, hearts of palm, poblano strips and machego cheese omelette with roasted potatoes.
Cinnamon Roll PanquequeUSD 9.00
cinnamon roll pancakes with drizzled with vanilla icing and served with bacon.
Tacos De PolloUSD 10.00
3 grilled chicken breast tacos with chihuahua cheese, pico de gallo crema mexicana.
Torta De MilanesaUSD 9.00
lightly breaded chicken breast served on a warm telera loaf with arugula tomatoes & chipotle mayo.
TampiqueñaUSD 12.00
grilled 10oz skirt steak with a cheese enchilada and pico de gallo.

Ensaladas

ArandanoUSD 8.00
mixed greens with oranges, cranberries, walnuts, and creamy cinnamon-honey dressing.
AlcachofaUSD 8.00
arugula with artichoke fritters, manchego and sliced almonds in white truffle oil.
ClabazaUSD 8.00
romaine, watercress, butternut squash, apples, and blue cheese with pumpkin vinaigrette.

Refrescantes

Limonada CubanaUSD 3.00
cuban style lemonade.
Agua De Tamarindo Y VainillaUSD 3.50
tamarind - vanilla cooler over cracked ice.
Jugo De NaranjaUSD 2.75
freshly squeezed orange.
Agua Del DiaUSD 3.00
freshly squeezed fruit cooler with cracked ice.
GuayabaUSD 3.75
guava nectar blended with mango, banana and lime juice.
JugoUSD 2.00
cranberry or tomato.
LicuadoUSD 3.75
organic soy milk or milk blended with fresh strawberries, banana or mango.
BatidoUSD 4.25
fresh banana, mango, and strawberries blended with organic vanilla yogurt & pineapple juice.
Horchata De CocoUSD 3.00
coconut-rice cooler.

Caliente

Café ChiapanecoUSD 2.25
organic fair trade certified mexican coffee, with mexican cinnamon.
TeUSD 2.50
leaves brand: breakfast blend, early grey, sweet chamomile, zen mango, simply mint, ceylon vanilla, spring jasmine or tea lovers decaf.
Mexican Hot ChocolateUSD 2.50
oaxacan dark roast chocolate, steamed with organic hot milk.

Fuerte

MimosaUSD 6.00
casa del mar cava with freshly squeezed orange juice or mango or passion fruit néctar.
MicheladaUSD 6.00
house-made sangrita with fresh lime juice and choice of beer & flavor ( mango, tamarind, or guavo) in a frosty salt rimmed mug.
Margarita CarmesîUSD 8.00
house-made roasted tomato juice infused with jalapeõ, lime juice and milagro tequila.
La India MariaUSD 7.00
house-made chipotle bloody mary with kettle one.

Reviews

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4.3

(404)

4.4Food
4.2Service
4.1Ambience
1.4Value

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404 Reviews

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NancyBee
Chicago / Illinois39 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 March 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our neighborhood favorite. The guacamole is fantastic - we order extra spicy. The fajitas are perfectly seasoned and delicious - our favorites are chicken and pork. Enjoy the premium margaritas - salt on the rim, of course. The service is always friendly and efficient, and never rushed. Perfectly authentic. Absolutely recommended.
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YaniletO Gold
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 10 March 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service! Great food and very strong drinks! Will be returning
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NancyBee
Chicago / Illinois39 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 February 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Las Palmas is one of our neighborhood favorites. The premium margaritas are fantastic, the service is great and food is fresh and delicious. Enchayotadas and extra spicy guacamole are our go-to vegetarian dishes for meatless days.
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BuenProvecho1 Gold
Chicago / Illinois21 reviews
4.0
Dined on 16 February 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The entrance to this place was packed, but we got our table and we were served delicious mango margaritas to start with. Their queso fundido was good. I tried the Asada and the meat was very tender. Great flavor. Service was nice, but because it was a busy Saturday night, we did have to wait to ask for additional drinks. I would definitely come back but during the week.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome mojitos and eve though it was busy we got seated in a decent amount of time ...maria is awesome
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apatel Gold
Chicago / Illinois1 review
1.0
Dined on 15 February 2020
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Restaurant was overbooked. We didn't get seated until 9pm for an 8pm reservation. The front of the house appeared to be taking names on a piece of paper for seating although most of us who were waiting had set reservations times. Because the restaurant was so far behind, the table we were seated at wasn't properly set therefore we couldn't even eat the food we ordered because we had no plates or utensils. Overall just a bad experience for us.
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Brando
Central Texas3 reviews
1.0
Dined on 15 February 2020
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Tried to go for Valentine’s Day. The restaurant apparently SEVERELY misjudged their ability to take reservation slots. Because myself and numerous other couples were standing around waiting forever. I counter 21 people standing waiting at the time we showed up for our reservation. We were laughed at when asked about what kind of wait time there was, even with a reservation. We knew it was pointless so we scrambled to find other plans and went elsewhere. TL;DR version: It was a busy Friday Valentine’s Day but restaurant severely misjudged their ability to honor reservations and thus any reservation was essentially meaningless. Never even got sat or had food. Food is probably ok, just wouldn’t try this place on a busy night. Pick a slow weeknight.
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EmerC
New York City6 reviews
4.0
Dined on 9 February 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was delicious, staff very friendly. would definitely recommend.
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SarahV
Chicago / Illinois7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 January 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We love coming to Las Palmas! We’ve been here three times now and will definitely keep coming back! We always start out with the queso fundito and then get the cochinita pibil and molcajete as our entrees, and they’ve been amazing every time. The food is hot and flavorful and exactly what we were craving. We also love the atmosphere. It’s a little eclectic with a mix of contemporary and traditional influences, but it all flows together and makes for a great neighborhood spot.
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SueBron
Chicago / Illinois6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 January 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Had a great New Year's Eve meal. Steak and shrimp were prepared simply but were very tasty. Was just the right portion size. Excellent guacamole and margaritas too!
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Latin American
Hours of Operation
Brunch: Saturday & Sunday: 10:00am - 3:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Friday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Saturday: 3:00pm - 10:00pm, Sunday: 3:00pm - 9:00pm
Website
http://www.laspalmaschicago.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Alberto Bailon
Catering
Whether for office lunches, informal dinner parties at home, family gatherings, or any cause for celebration Las Palmas offers freshly made, delicious meals. <br /><br />Our catering menu serves only as a guide, so we are more than happy to work with your requests.
Private party facilities
Las Palmas could be yours for an afternoon or evening. Pick any of our stunning salons and from any of our various dinning packages to throw a party that your friends, family and acquaintances will always remember. RoomsLa Cueva (Front dining room): For those of you who prefer not to be too far from the bar; this cozy front dining room, warmed by a fireplace, is affectionately called La Cueva, the cave, because of its dim romantic lighting at night. La Cueva has become famous for its art. Alfonso Nieves’s feathered serpent Aztec Deity, Quetzalcoatl, winds its way along the ceiling and doubles as a fallen palm. Pick out the famous and controversial faces on a Frida Kahlo’s Moises and the Solaris.Atrium: Entirely encased in glass windows. You can dine or dance in this sun bathed room by day or under the city lights by night. Outdoor Patio: Available weather permitting.

Location
1835 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Area
West Town
Cross street
Honore
Parking Details
Street parking is available. Valet Thursday through Saturday.
Public transport
Damen Blue Line and Wood Street stop on #72 (North Ave) bus.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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Las Palmas Restaurant

About this restaurant

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Additional information

Aperitivos

CostillasUSD 11.00

EmpanadasUSD 9.00

GuacamoleUSD 7.00

Ceviche TradicionalUSD 10.00

Calabacita

Sopa Del DiaUSD 5.00

De Poblano and Mexican Oregano, Queso Fundido

Pastelito De Cangrejo

Almuerzos

Huevos Con ChorizoUSD 9.50

Tacos De AsadaUSD 8.00

Camarones a La PlanchaUSD 12.00

Huevos VerdesUSD 8.50

Grab BeneditosUSD 10.00

Las Palmas HashUSD 12.00

Tacos Al PastorUSD 7.50

Omeleta Las PalmasUSD 7.50

Cinnamon Roll PanquequeUSD 9.00

Tacos De PolloUSD 10.00

Torta De MilanesaUSD 9.00

TampiqueñaUSD 12.00

Ensaladas

ArandanoUSD 8.00

AlcachofaUSD 8.00

ClabazaUSD 8.00

Refrescantes

Limonada CubanaUSD 3.00

Agua De Tamarindo Y VainillaUSD 3.50

Jugo De NaranjaUSD 2.75

Agua Del DiaUSD 3.00

GuayabaUSD 3.75

JugoUSD 2.00

LicuadoUSD 3.75

BatidoUSD 4.25

Horchata De CocoUSD 3.00

Caliente

Café ChiapanecoUSD 2.25

TeUSD 2.50

Mexican Hot ChocolateUSD 2.50

Fuerte

MimosaUSD 6.00

MicheladaUSD 6.00

Margarita CarmesîUSD 8.00

La India MariaUSD 7.00

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable