Discover Chi-latin Restaurant & bar
ABOUT US
After nearly three decades in Chicago’s hospitality industry, a restaurateur who began his career washing dishes at Charlie Trotter’s decided to open a Latin Infused concept in West Town. It’s the first solo restaurant from Fredy Orellana an Ecuadorian immigrant who moved to Chicago in the mid-1990s.
The menu is packed with North, Central, South American and Caribbean flavors. Orellana spent his career working alongside some of Chicago’s biggest culinary names. After six months of washing dishes at Charlie Trotter’s, chef took notice of his work and promoted him to a prep position. From there, Orellana moved to the front-of-house and went on to work for MK Restaurant in River North. Nine Steak house. Maya del Sol in Oak Park and Virtue Restaurant in Hyde Park.
"At Chi-latin Restaurant, we are passionate about sharing the richness and diversity of Latin American cuisine with our guests. We believe that food is a powerful way to connect people and cultures, and we take pride in providing an authentic and unforgettable dining experience"
Delicious flavors-to-Table
We believe in using only the freshest and sustainably-sourced ingredients for our dishes. We work closely with local farmers and suppliers to ensure that every dish is made with the most flavorful ingredients available.
Craft Cocktails, Tequila, wine & fun
We have created a unique and creative cocktail menu that perfectly complements our dishes. From the classic to our signature Mezcal Cocktails, every drink is handcrafted with the freshest ingredients and highest quality spirits.