El Fogón de Elena Restaurante

Colombian restaurant · Albany Park

El Fogón de Elena Restaurante

Colombian restaurant · Albany Park

3149 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

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"El Fogón de Elena es un restaurante colombiano en el corazón de Chicago que te invita a disfrutar los sabores auténticos de Colombia. Nuestro menú está lleno de platos tradicionales como la bandeja paisa, arepas, empanadas, y sopas caseras que te harán sentir como en casa. Cada platillo es preparado con ingredientes frescos y recetas familiares transmitidas de generación en generación. Ya sea que estés buscando un almuerzo rápido o una cena reconfortante, en El Fogón de Elena ofrecemos una experiencia culinaria cálida, acogedora, y llena de sabor."

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"Despite El Fogón De Elena’s tiny, easy-to-miss storefront, it shouldn’t be overlooked—their Colombian food is delicious. The tiny crispy empanadas are great starters, filled with things like shredded chicken or cheese and potatoes. Order a pillowy arepa, and share one of their larger tasty seafood platters with a round of Cola and Pola, a refreshing, slightly alcoholic Colombian soda that has a 1.5% abv. The dark, wooden interior has a homey atmosphere filled with decorations that look plucked straight out of a World Market catalog. It can get busy pretty quickly during lunch and dinner, but it never feels cramped, and there’s always lively energy from the chatter and upbeat Latin playlist." - john ringor, adrian kane

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"It's easy to miss El Fogón De Elena’s tiny storefront—but make sure you don't because their Colombian food is delicious. The tiny, crispy empanadas are great appetizers filled with things like shredded chicken or cheese and potatoes. The pillowy arepas are good for a solo meal, and their seafood platters are great for sharing, especially when paired with a round of Cola and Pola, a refreshing, slightly alcoholic Colombian soda with a 1.5% abv. The dark, wooden interior feels very homey, filled with decorations that look like things you'd find in a World Market catalog. The space can fill up pretty quickly during lunch and dinner, but it never feels cramped, and there’s always a fun energy from the chatter and Latin music." - John Ringor

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"Offers breakfast options, sandwiches on fried green plantain, five types of arepas, and weekend specials like Encocao de Bagre." - Naomi Waxman

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Cho Ng

Google

An at home feel restaurant. The young lady server was upbeat and very knowledgeable in helping us with the selections. We ordered variety of dishes. They were all delicious, each offered different takes in preparation. Do observe actual dishes on the tables. You may just want everything. Soda and beer, try it.

Patrick Cameron

Google

The restaurant was filled with people and the energy in the room was good. Sat, reviewed the menu, ordered. I ordered shrimp in a spicy sauce. OMG, that was delicious. The waitress was also very attentive. I believe they won't disappoint you with your order.

Jessy Cabrera

Google

Amazing food! Incredible service. Very attentive and delicious meals. Highly recommend!

Dan Gross

Google

If you want some of the best Colombian food you’ll find anywhere outside Colombia, this is the place. There were six in our party, and the service and food were both exceptional. The food was beautifully presented and expertly prepared. The menu is extensive and offers food from several different regions of Colombia. The atmosphere is informal and intimate, but start of this show is the food. Conveniently located just a few steps from the Kedzie Brown Line station, it’s easily accessible from downtown. We’ll definitely be back the next time we’re in Chicago.

Marcela Farias

Google

We went to the city from the Suburbs to try this Colombian restaurant. The food was beyond our expectations. I ordered cazuela de mariscos which is a seafood stew and was amazing same flavor like if you were in Colombia. My daughter try the patacones (tostones) and we’re also delicious and my mom the bagre encocado which is fish with a coconut sauce. I highly recommend this restaurant if you want to have a Colombian food experience. Steven The server also was excellent, he gave us recommendations and always was checking on us.

Jenny Z

Google

We lately found out this amazing place and have already been there three times. Every dish was fresh made, delicious and nice plating. I love the atmosphere there, it’s cozy and full of love and joy. If you love meat, seafood, tropical drinks and exotic food, this is the place.

Walter Tangarife

Google

This place is awesome. The food here is delicious. I feel as if I were eating in my hometown, Medellín-Colombia. All the staff are super friendly. Must try: Bandeja paisa, cazuela, filete de pescado en salsa de camarones, El fogón calentao.

Diana Ramirez

Google

The service was great and the food delicious, although it took a lot of time to get prepared even for the appetizers. We think it was related with a group of people that seemed to be the owners perhaps, they arrived last and everything was prioritized to them. It also made the atmosphere a little heavy. It left a very bad impression on us. Overall I will recommend for the service and the food, the music was very nice and the Colombian taste is there!