El Che Steakhouse & Bar
Cuisine: American, Argentinean, Brazilian, Latin, New American, Steakhouse
10Best Says
An independent restaurant worthy of your time and tastebuds, El Che Steakhouse & Bar is inspired by Chef John Manion's love affair with South America and specifically Argentina's renowned... Read More
An independent restaurant worthy of your time and tastebuds, El Che Steakhouse & Bar is inspired by Chef John Manion's love affair with South America and specifically Argentina's renowned Asado-style eateries.
Executive Chef and Owner, John Manion, cooks 90 percent of the menu on the open fire, (a 12-foot custom-built wood-burning hearth) furnishing that undeniable smoky flavor to Hangar steaks, pork chops, NY Strips, bone-in Ribeyes, quail, and swordfish, among others. El Che's Parrillada, meant to be shared, features a variety of traditional meats, including morcilla, chorizo, tira de asado and sweetbreads. "It's a representation of a Sunday afternoon in Argentina," says Manion. Ordering empanadas as a starter is mandatory and do try the red and green chimichurri sauce on your steak.
For dessert, the caramel flan and cheesecake with yerba mate and a ginger snap crust are outstanding.
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EXPERT TIPS BY:
Jacky Runice
Chicago Local Expert
- Best Restaurants for Fall: "Go on Wednesday and come hungry when you can get a full platter of chimichurri chicken with fries for $38."
- Steakhouses: "Check the web site for summer classes during which Manion teaches his steak grilling techniques to Chicagoans and visitors."
- Recommended as Best Restaurants for Fall Because: It has all the spot-on elements for fall and winter: it's cozy, dark, warm and sensually smoky from the 12-foot custom-built wood-burning hearth.
- Best for Steakhouses Because: For flame-licked steaks and South American dishes from a Midwest perspective, El Che will make you say, "ole."