El Che Steakhouse & Bar

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   Vicky

   New York City

   7 reviews

   3.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   El Che is a warm and very inviting restaurant. We had excellent service. The bone marrow appetizer was delicious…heads up the portion size for this app is enormous! Our steaks were good but nothing special. Definitely better steaks to be had in Chicago. The wine list was interesting and varied within the parameter that they are all selections from South America. Gelato was a lovely and delicious end to our dinner.
   

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   Kyle

   Indiana

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We were running behind due to the parade of lights and Ivan made sure to graciously adjust or reservation which I know isn’t always easy. Upon arrival we were seated immediately and well taken care off by all members of the service team. Food was excellent, prepared as requested and served hot. Couldn’t ask for a better dining experience!
   

   El Che Steakhouse & BarResponded 2 days ago

   Thanks for rating us 5 stars, Kyle! We received numerous calls about the traffic due to the lighting ceremony, and we thank you for sticking it out to come and dine with us. We can't wait to share your kind words with Ivan! Please come dine with us again soon and let us know a few of your favorite dishes! Best, The El Che Team
   

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   Phycheena

   Chicago

   6 reviews

   2.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   The ambiance is very nice the food is very much overpriced & overrated by paid social media influencers. My prawn were bland & taste like charcoal. My salad & french fries were very good. The fries are the absolute best item on the menu. They don’t need any condiments at all. Also, I purchased a bottle of the Malbec/merlot blend. If I’m in the area & can sit at the bar for happy hour I’d come back for fries & a glass of wine. Dinner for 2 was $300 for fries, steak, & prawns. FYI that did include the bottle of wine. Super saddened by all the hype.
   

   El Che Steakhouse & BarResponded 2 days ago

   Thanks for the feedback, Phycheena! We're super excited you enjoyed our Beef Fat Fries and a bottle off our South American wine list, but disappointed that you felt your experience didn't match the hype. Happy Hour is our way of extending some love to our bar team who provide the same level of expertise and care as our table service team. We're happy to offer it Sunday through Friday every week. We hope you can join us at the bar another night soon. Let us know which bottle you enjoyed on your last visit and we'll give you some great recommendations for something new! Best, The El Che Team
   

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   Victor

   Chicago

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Went for my birthday ambiance was nice music was a tad bit loud we ordered a bunch of different items, empanadas 🔥 oysters were decent, chorizo a little under cooked. The chinese sweet potatoes 🔥 salad was good broccolini was salty, the mushroom polenta nothing to write home about . Ordered the prime New York asked for medium rare was over cooked a bit tough not enough enough seasoning , was a disappointing for the cut of meat and price!! You live you learn 6.8
   

   El Che Steakhouse & BarResponded 2 days ago

   Thanks for the feedback, Victor! We pride ourselves on high quality cuts of beef that speak for themselves. We really dig your live and learn philosophy and appreciate you taking a chance on our live-fire cooking. If you have any more details to share about your dining experience, feel free to reach out to us directly. Our Empanadas are here for you whenever you get the craving. Best, The El Che Team
   

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   James

   New York City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 16 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Unbelievable dining experience. Food was impeccable. Steaks were perfect. Staff was top notch.
   

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   Nicholas

   Chicago

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 16 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a great experience! Would definitely be back!!
   

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on 15 November 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   Our server (Scott) didn’t check up on us but was very attentive to the other tables. Didn’t ask us how the food was , my bf had to get someone else’s attention to ask to get the steak cooked more. When the busser took our food to box it up the server just dropped off dessert menus and didn’t say anything just walked away. The food runner/ busser was actually a lot better . I wish the tip went to him. And I wish I got his name.
   

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on 14 November 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great restaurant! Attentive and fast moving staff. Quite pricey. But I guess that is to be expected with the quality of the food and service. Would Highly recommend it. Get there early or stay after dinner, to try as many of their cocktails as possible. All very good….
   

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   tony

   Chicago

   3 reviews

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   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 13 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great experience. The food was delicious and server was great. He kept checking on us and was very nice. Top tier restaurant.
   

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    Ysenia

    Chicago

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    We went to dinner at 5pm and that was the perfect time as the dinner crowd began to quickly fill in afterward. Service was great. We were given recommendations and didn’t need to ask for anything. Food was great and fresh. My husband and I split the lobster tail, NY strip, and broccolini. I’m not sure what all was in the butter sauce with the lobster tail, but we could have drank that. We also split the endive salad, which was packed with flavor. The grilled oysters were good but I could have done without. The empanadas were good, but the Italian beef one was better.
    

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