Barra Ñ Restaurant

4.4

55 Reviews

$31 to $50

Argentinian

Neighbourhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Charming

ñ (pronounced EN-yay) is a lounge and restaurant that serves delicious Argentine food in the Avondale neighborhood of Chicago. The menu includes empanadas (beef, ham and cheese, chicken and spinach), a flavorful, thinly cut flank steak called vacio and oversized sandwiches. In addition to entrees and Argentine tapas, ñ serves a variety of Latin-inspired drinks, including outstanding mojitos.ñ is open late Tuesday through Friday till 2:00 a.m. and Saturday till 3:00 a.m. It offers live music on Tuesday and a DJ four nights a week. Located in a building in the industrial section of North Elston, ñ is unassuming on the outside and provides a lively, vibrant atmosphere on the inside for enjoying an evening with friends or making new ones.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Argentinian, Cocktail Bar, Lounge
Hours of Operation
Bar Thu 17:00–00:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–03:00 Sun 12:00–03:00 Lunch Sun 12:00–16:45 Dinner Thu, Sun 17:00–00:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–01:00
Phone number
(773) 866-9898
Website
https://barranchicago.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
2977 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Area
Irving Park
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine

MojitosUS$15.00
Cruzan Dark Rum, muddled lime, mint, sugar, soda water. Mango, pineapple, coconut, passion fruit, mixed berry, jalapeño
El Ultimo Rayo De SolUS$12.00
Saiten Japanese vodka, lychee liqueur, watermelon, lemon, simple syrup
Mala VidaUS$12.00
Avaition Gin, Elderflower Liqueur, lemon, mixed berry puree, simple syrup
CaipirinhaUS$12.00
Leblon, muddled lime, sugar, Mango, coconut, pineapple, passion fruit, mixedberry
MargaritaUS$12.00
Espolon Blanco Tequila, lime, housemade sour mix, triple sec, salt rim. Cucumber, watermelon or coconut, passionfruit, mixed berries jalapeño
La PasionUS$11.00
Leblon, passion fruit nectar, simple syrup
El VampiroUS$12.00
Sombra Mezcal, blood orange liqueur, lime, passion fruit, ginger beer
Mango PicadoUS$12.00
Espolon reposado Tequila, triple sec, lime, passion fruit, ginger beer
El ToritoUS$12.00
Sombra Mezcal, tamarindo, agave nectar, hot sauce, chili salt rim
Charro AstralUS$12.00
Astral Tequila, triple sec, lime, grapefruit juice, jalapeno, syrup, chili salt rim
MulasUS$13.00
Oaxacan (mezcal), Moscow (vodka), Kentucky (bourbon)
Pisco SourUS$14.00
Pisco capel, lemon, egg white, simple syrup, bitters, served up
La PiñaUS$11.00
Cruzan Pineapple Rum, Cruzan coconut rum, coconut cream, pineapple juice
La NegraUS$11.00
Blueberry vodka, Cruzan raspberry rum, lime, lemon, mixed berry puree

Classics

Buenos AiresUS$13.00
Fernet Branca, rye burbon, orange bitters, luxardo cherry
Old FashionedUS$15.00
Wild Turkey 101 Rye, chocolate bitters, angostura, luxardo cherry
AntiquadoUS$15.00
Sombra Mexcal, grapefruit bitters, coffee bitters, agave, bourbon cherry
NegronisUS$13.00
Aviation Gin, Campari, sweet vermouth; Sombra Mezcal, Campari, sweet vermouth

Cerveza

Quilmes (ARG)US$5.00
Stella Artois (BEL)US$5.00
Red Stripe (JAM)US$5.00
Bohemia (MEX)US$5.00
Famosa (GUA)US$5.00
XX Amber (MEX)US$5.00
Temperance "Escapist" IPA (CHI)US$5.00
Cusquena de PeruUS$5.00
Maplewood 16oz "Pulaski Pils" (CHI)US$6.00
5 Rabbit Super Pils (CHI)US$5.00
5 Rabbit 16oz "La Protesta" (CHI)US$5.00
St. Bernardus with (BEL)US$6.00
Possman's Blackcurrant Cider (DEU)US$6.00
Maplewood Charlatan IPA (CHI)US$6.00
Maplewood Son of Juice IPA (CHI)US$6.00
Duchesse Cherry Sour (BEL)US$6.00
Tecate 16oz Tall Boy (MEX)US$6.00
Czechvar (CZH)US$7.00
Hoffbrau Weiss (DEU)US$7.00
Delirium Tremens 16oz (BEL)US$11.00
MicheladaUS$8.00
Lime, spicy tomato juice any $5 beer. chile-salt rim
XXXX MicheladaUS$10.00
Lime, zing zang tomato juice, siracha, cholula, angostura bitters, Buho Mezcal +$5 Mex beer, chile salt rim, Served over ice

Picadas

Empanadas [6]US$16.00
Choice of beef, sweet beef, chicken, ham & cheese, corn & cheese, spinach & cheese, and eggplant
MixtoUS$13.00
Breaded chicken or beef milanesa choice of 2 empanadas served with chimichurri
MollejasUS$12.00
Grilled Beef Sweet breads served with tomato & onion salad
ProvoletaUS$13.00
Provolone cheese oven baked with oregano and roasted red peppers. Served with warm bread
Berenjena EscabecheUS$10.00
Eggplant, marinated in garlic & olive oil, served with warm bread
Mezcla de MarUS$15.00
Mix seafood marinated in a garlic olive oil vinaigrette, served cold
BriocheUS$16.00
Grilled kabobs in your choice of: chicken, beef, or mixed vegetables
ChorizoUS$13.00
2 grilled homemade Argentine sausages in your choice of mild or spicy, served with tomato, onion salad
EnsaladaUS$11.00
Mixed greens, grilled mushrooms, diced tomatoes, red onion, option house dressing or orange vinaigrette. Grilled Chicken +$6 | Grilled Salmon +7
Chorizo TrioUS$15.00
Argentine style chorizo made in house, traditional chorizo, spicy chorizo, morcilla, served with chimichurri & salsa criolla

Cena

Served with salad, mashed potato or french fries. Sauteed Vegetables +$4

EntrañaUS$25.00
10oz Argentine all natural outer skirt steak served with chimichurri, french fries or salad
VacioUS$25.00
12oz grilled Argentine style flap steak served with chimichurri
PicanhaUS$25.00
12oz grilled Brazilian style top sirloin cap served with chimichurri
CosteletaUS$25.00
12oz Grilled bone in rib eye served with chimichurri
FiletUS$27.00
10oz grilled filet mignon served with chimichurri
Asado de TirasUS$23.00
10oz grilled beef boneless short ribs, served with sauteed mushroom and onion on top
Milanesa CenaUS$20.00
Breaded beef or chicken Milanesa $15. Choice of: Napolitana: Topped with ham, cheese and tomato sauce. $17 Caballo: topped with over easy egg. $17
PezUS$23.00
Pan seared 6oz Alaska salmon with a garlic butter lemon caper sauce, on a bed of grilled portobello mushroom
PechugaUS$21.00
Grilled chicken breast, with lemon
AsaditoUS$34.00
recommended for 2 Grilled vacio, boneless rib, chorizo, and mollejas served with french fries
Bife AngostoUS$27.00
12oz Argentine strip steak accompanied with a Marsala mushroom sauce served with mashed potato

Segundo

Served with warm bread

Berenjena CenaUS$17.00
Eggplant, spinach & mozzarella lasagna, served in a tomato cream sauce
ÑoquiUS$17.00
Potato dumplings in a tomato cream sauce or tomato sauce
RaviolesUS$17.00
Filled with spinach & ricotta in a tomato cream sauce or tomato sauce
TallarinesUS$17.00
Fettuccine with a creamy Alfredo sauce. Grilled chicken +$4

Tostados

Includes Fries

ChoripanUS$16.00
Grilled homemade Argentine sausage, onion & chimichurri
MilanesaUS$16.00
Breaded beef or chicken, lettuce, tomato, onion & salsa golf
LomitoUS$17.00
Grilled thin sliced filet mignon, lettuce, tomato, onion & salsa golf. Completo: over easy egg and mozzarella $18
PolloUS$17.00
Grilled chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, onion & salsa golf

Postres

AlfajorUS$5.00
argentine cookie filled with dulce de leche
Mil HojasUS$6.00
Chocolate & dulce de leche layered wafer cake
FlanUS$5.00
Served with dulce de leche
Dessert TrioUS$12.00
Alfajor, mil hojas, flan

Sparkling Wine

Cruzat Cuvee Naturale

Rose

House RoseUS$7.00

Red Wine

Las Lajas MalbecUS$7.00
Denario Pinot NoirUS$8.00
Fabre Montmayou Cab-FrancUS$8.00
Fabre Montamayou MalbecUS$8.00

White Wine

House Pinot GrigioUS$7.00
Tilia Chardonay (Mendoza, ARG)US$7.00
Fernlands Sauvignon BlancUS$7.00
Balban Pinot GrigioUS$7.00
La Yunta Torrontes (ARG)US$7.00
La Galope Rose (France)US$7.00
Pulenta Estate Sauvignon Blanc (Mendoza, ARG)US$7.00

Sangria

Red SangriaUS$7.00

Non Alcoholic Drinks

Virgin MojitoUS$6.00
Lime, mint sugar, soda water
Fresh LemonadeUS$5.00
Lemon, simple syrup, soda water
RedbullUS$6.00
GuaranaUS$5.00
Brazilian soda can
Inca KolaUS$5.00
Peruvian soda can
Ginger BeerUS$5.00
SodasUS$3.00
Coca-Cola, Sprite, Ginger Ale

What 55 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Barra Ñ Restaurant offers a vibrant dining experience with "delicious food" and "amazing mojitos." Guests rave about the "attentive service" and "great atmosphere," reminiscent of a "neighborhood parillada in Buenos Aires." Highlights include the skirt steak, empanadas, and ceviche. Perfect for celebrations and memorable evenings.

55 Reviews

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Laurie
Chicago3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
No one had been to this place before. I selected it for a party of 8 folks who had a lot to tell each other. Ambiance was great. Everyone had a great time. Service was excellent, as was the food. Small, but lovely wine selection. I highly recommend this place.
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edwin
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I recently made the trip from Wisconsin to take my girlfriend out for a special date, and the experience exceeded expectations. The service was excellent, the food was outstanding, and the music created the perfect ambiance. Following our server’s recommendation, we ordered mixed drinks, which were absolutely delightful. Overall, it was a fantastic evening—10/10. I look forward to visiting again in the future.
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Steve
Chicago18 reviews
3.0
Dined on 4 October 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Waiter asked right away if cash or credit. We said credit and asked why. He said they don't get tipped out at end of night. From there on out service sucked.
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In2food
Milwaukee11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a wonderful time celebrating a birthday at the Barre N. Food was delicious and the person who greeted us and made my birthday a bit more special was darling. ( I don’t catch his name. Our server was very attentive and I highly recommend the skirt steak with the chimichurri. I came up from Milwaukee and we all really made some memories!
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NataliaD VIP
Chicago2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 April 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing!! Great atmosphere and food and drinks!! Love it
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Chicago1 review
2.0
Dined on 14 April 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Food very bland. I had the empanadas and the crust was good but it seems like they used canned vegetables to fill the inside of them. Wasn’t as good as I expected in terms of ambiance, food and liveliness. I tried it but won’t be back.
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OLIVIAT
Chicago3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 14 April 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was so good. I would rather have sat in the back because of the noise level at the bar but it was still ok and very good!!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 March 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Honestly the ceviche and the skirt steak was some of the best I’ve had. It brought me back to Argentina. I truly enjoyed the ambiance but the food was my favorite. I will be back here 10000%
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ChadW
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Waitress forgot to bring one of our appetizers but the rest of the food was great and plentiful, it's probably for the best.
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Tigredechicago
Chicago10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 January 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Comida excelente, carta de vinos también. La atención fue pronta y amable.
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Barra Ñ Restaurant is rated 4.4 stars by 55 OpenTable diners.

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Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

2977 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Additional information

Area
Irving Park
Hours of Operation
Bar Thu 17:00–00:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–03:00 Sun 12:00–03:00 Lunch Sun 12:00–16:45 Dinner Thu, Sun 17:00–00:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–01:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Argentinian, Cocktail Bar, Lounge
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine

Website
https://barranchicago.com/
Phone number
(773) 866-9898

Barra Ñ Restaurant

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Cocktails

MojitosUS$15.00

El Ultimo Rayo De SolUS$12.00

Mala VidaUS$12.00

CaipirinhaUS$12.00

MargaritaUS$12.00

La PasionUS$11.00

El VampiroUS$12.00

Mango PicadoUS$12.00

El ToritoUS$12.00

Charro AstralUS$12.00

MulasUS$13.00

Pisco SourUS$14.00

La PiñaUS$11.00

La NegraUS$11.00

Classics

Buenos AiresUS$13.00

Old FashionedUS$15.00

AntiquadoUS$15.00

NegronisUS$13.00

Cerveza

Quilmes (ARG)US$5.00

Stella Artois (BEL)US$5.00

Red Stripe (JAM)US$5.00

Bohemia (MEX)US$5.00

Famosa (GUA)US$5.00

XX Amber (MEX)US$5.00

Temperance "Escapist" IPA (CHI)US$5.00

Cusquena de PeruUS$5.00

Maplewood 16oz "Pulaski Pils" (CHI)US$6.00

5 Rabbit Super Pils (CHI)US$5.00

5 Rabbit 16oz "La Protesta" (CHI)US$5.00

St. Bernardus with (BEL)US$6.00

Possman's Blackcurrant Cider (DEU)US$6.00

Maplewood Charlatan IPA (CHI)US$6.00

Maplewood Son of Juice IPA (CHI)US$6.00

Duchesse Cherry Sour (BEL)US$6.00

Tecate 16oz Tall Boy (MEX)US$6.00

Czechvar (CZH)US$7.00

Hoffbrau Weiss (DEU)US$7.00

Delirium Tremens 16oz (BEL)US$11.00

MicheladaUS$8.00

XXXX MicheladaUS$10.00

Picadas

Empanadas [6]US$16.00

MixtoUS$13.00

MollejasUS$12.00

ProvoletaUS$13.00

Berenjena EscabecheUS$10.00

Mezcla de MarUS$15.00

BriocheUS$16.00

ChorizoUS$13.00

EnsaladaUS$11.00

Chorizo TrioUS$15.00

Cena

EntrañaUS$25.00

VacioUS$25.00

PicanhaUS$25.00

CosteletaUS$25.00

FiletUS$27.00

Asado de TirasUS$23.00

Milanesa CenaUS$20.00

PezUS$23.00

PechugaUS$21.00

AsaditoUS$34.00

Bife AngostoUS$27.00

Segundo

Berenjena CenaUS$17.00

ÑoquiUS$17.00

RaviolesUS$17.00

TallarinesUS$17.00

Tostados

ChoripanUS$16.00

MilanesaUS$16.00

LomitoUS$17.00

PolloUS$17.00