ZipPicks Awards
Best Date Night Steakhouse in Elmhurst
Best Steakhouse in Elmhurst
Master Critic Review
La Esquina Criolla
8.2
A corner spot built around juicy steak plates and grill platters that reward straightforward ordering. Go in with a tight plan—one signature cut, one shared grill, one simple side—and you’ll get the most reliable version of what they do.
Must-Try Dishes:
Parrillada completa, Skirt steak (entraña), Bife de chorizo
Scores:
Value: 8.4
Service: 7.3
Consistency: 8.5
Food Quality: 8.6
Atmosphere: 6.5
Cultural Relevance: 8
What makes it special: Corner parrilla specializing in steaks and shareable grill spreads.
Who should go: Families and groups craving grilled-meat plates
When to visit: Weeknight dinner for easier seating
What to order: Parrillada, entraña, bife de chorizo
Insider tip: One parrillada plus one steak cut is the sweet spot.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Street parking only; manageable on weeknights, tougher Friday–Saturday after 6pm.
Dress code: Casual to smart casual — jeans and clean sneakers are fine.
Noise level: Moderate to lively — easy table conversation, louder during peak group dining hours.
Weekend wait: 30–60 minutes without a reservation during peak hours.
Weekday lunch: Usually no wait or very short wait.
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Limited — a few sides and non-meat plates, but the menu is meat-first.
Vegan options: Very limited — sides only; not a destination for vegans.
Gluten-free options: Good — most grilled meats are naturally gluten-free; confirm sauces.
Best For
Better for: Straightforward steak plates and parrillada sharing without the price inflation or formality of trendier steakhouses.
Consider Alternatives If: You want a quiet, intimate dining room or a menu with strong vegetarian variety.