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Barra Ñ Restaurant, Chicago, IL

Barra Ñ Restaurant

4.4 (55)
$31 to $50
Argentinean
2977 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood 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
    Argentinean, Cocktail Bar, Lounge
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–3:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 am Lunch Sun 12:00 pm–4:45 pm Dinner Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Phone number
    (773) 866-9898
  • Website
    https://barranchicago.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Menu

Barra Ñ Restaurant's menu was last updated on 2/2/2022.

Please wear your mask when talking to any member of the staff masks for sale: $2. Por favor use su mascara al hablar con cualquier miembro del personal mascarillas desechables: $2

Cocktails

  • Mojitos$15.00

    Cruzan Dark Rum, muddled lime, mint, sugar, soda water. Mango, pineapple, coconut, passion fruit, mixed berry, jalapeño

    • El Ultimo Rayo De Sol$12.00

      Saiten Japanese vodka, lychee liqueur, watermelon, lemon, simple syrup

      • Mala Vida$12.00

        Avaition Gin, Elderflower Liqueur, lemon, mixed berry puree, simple syrup

        • Caipirinha$12.00

          Leblon, muddled lime, sugar, Mango, coconut, pineapple, passion fruit, mixedberry

          • Margarita$12.00

            Espolon Blanco Tequila, lime, housemade sour mix, triple sec, salt rim. Cucumber, watermelon or coconut, passionfruit, mixed berries jalapeño

            • La Pasion$11.00

              Leblon, passion fruit nectar, simple syrup

              • El Vampiro$12.00

                Sombra Mezcal, blood orange liqueur, lime, passion fruit, ginger beer

                • Mango Picado$12.00

                  Espolon reposado Tequila, triple sec, lime, passion fruit, ginger beer

                  • El Torito$12.00

                    Sombra Mezcal, tamarindo, agave nectar, hot sauce, chili salt rim

                    • Charro Astral$12.00

                      Astral Tequila, triple sec, lime, grapefruit juice, jalapeno, syrup, chili salt rim

                      • Mulas$13.00

                        Oaxacan (mezcal), Moscow (vodka), Kentucky (bourbon)

                        • Pisco Sour$14.00

                          Pisco capel, lemon, egg white, simple syrup, bitters, served up

                          • La Piña$11.00

                            Cruzan Pineapple Rum, Cruzan coconut rum, coconut cream, pineapple juice

                            • La Negra$11.00

                              Blueberry vodka, Cruzan raspberry rum, lime, lemon, mixed berry puree

                              Classics

                              • Buenos Aires$13.00

                                Fernet Branca, rye burbon, orange bitters, luxardo cherry

                                • Old Fashioned$15.00

                                  Wild Turkey 101 Rye, chocolate bitters, angostura, luxardo cherry

                                  • Antiquado$15.00

                                    Sombra Mexcal, grapefruit bitters, coffee bitters, agave, bourbon cherry

                                    • Negronis$13.00

                                      Aviation Gin, Campari, sweet vermouth; Sombra Mezcal, Campari, sweet vermouth

                                      Cerveza

                                      • Quilmes (ARG)$5.00

                                        • Stella Artois (BEL)$5.00

                                          • Red Stripe (JAM)$5.00

                                            • Bohemia (MEX)$5.00

                                              • Famosa (GUA)$5.00

                                                • XX Amber (MEX)$5.00

                                                  • Temperance "Escapist" IPA (CHI)$5.00

                                                    • Cusquena de Peru$5.00

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

                                                        • 5 Rabbit Super Pils (CHI)$5.00

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

                                                            • St. Bernardus with (BEL)$6.00

                                                              • Possman's Blackcurrant Cider (DEU)$6.00

                                                                • Maplewood Charlatan IPA (CHI)$6.00

                                                                  • Maplewood Son of Juice IPA (CHI)$6.00

                                                                    • Duchesse Cherry Sour (BEL)$6.00

                                                                      • Tecate 16oz Tall Boy (MEX)$6.00

                                                                        • Czechvar (CZH)$7.00

                                                                          • Hoffbrau Weiss (DEU)$7.00

                                                                            • Delirium Tremens 16oz (BEL)$11.00

                                                                              • Michelada$8.00

                                                                                Lime, spicy tomato juice any $5 beer. chile-salt rim

                                                                                • XXXX Michelada$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]$16.00

                                                                                    Choice of beef, sweet beef, chicken, ham & cheese, corn & cheese, spinach & cheese, and eggplant

                                                                                    • Mixto$13.00

                                                                                      Breaded chicken or beef milanesa choice of 2 empanadas served with chimichurri

                                                                                      • Mollejas$12.00

                                                                                        Grilled Beef Sweet breads served with tomato & onion salad

                                                                                        • Provoleta$13.00

                                                                                          Provolone cheese oven baked with oregano and roasted red peppers. Served with warm bread

                                                                                          • Berenjena Escabeche$10.00

                                                                                            Eggplant, marinated in garlic & olive oil, served with warm bread

                                                                                            • Mezcla de Mar$15.00

                                                                                              Mix seafood marinated in a garlic olive oil vinaigrette, served cold

                                                                                              • Brioche$16.00

                                                                                                Grilled kabobs in your choice of: chicken, beef, or mixed vegetables

                                                                                                • Chorizo$13.00

                                                                                                  2 grilled homemade Argentine sausages in your choice of mild or spicy, served with tomato, onion salad

                                                                                                  • Ensalada$11.00

                                                                                                    Mixed greens, grilled mushrooms, diced tomatoes, red onion, option house dressing or orange vinaigrette. Grilled Chicken +$6 | Grilled Salmon +7

                                                                                                    • Chorizo Trio$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

                                                                                                      • Entraña$25.00

                                                                                                        10oz Argentine all natural outer skirt steak served with chimichurri, french fries or salad

                                                                                                        • Vacio$25.00

                                                                                                          12oz grilled Argentine style flap steak served with chimichurri

                                                                                                          • Picanha$25.00

                                                                                                            12oz grilled Brazilian style top sirloin cap served with chimichurri

                                                                                                            • Costeleta$25.00

                                                                                                              12oz Grilled bone in rib eye served with chimichurri

                                                                                                              • Filet$27.00

                                                                                                                10oz grilled filet mignon served with chimichurri

                                                                                                                • Asado de Tiras$23.00

                                                                                                                  10oz grilled beef boneless short ribs, served with sauteed mushroom and onion on top

                                                                                                                  • Milanesa Cena$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

                                                                                                                    • Pez$23.00

                                                                                                                      Pan seared 6oz Alaska salmon with a garlic butter lemon caper sauce, on a bed of grilled portobello mushroom

                                                                                                                      • Pechuga$21.00

                                                                                                                        Grilled chicken breast, with lemon

                                                                                                                        • Asadito$34.00

                                                                                                                          recommended for 2 Grilled vacio, boneless rib, chorizo, and mollejas served with french fries

                                                                                                                          • Bife Angosto$27.00

                                                                                                                            12oz Argentine strip steak accompanied with a Marsala mushroom sauce served with mashed potato

                                                                                                                            Segundo

                                                                                                                            Served with warm bread

                                                                                                                            • Berenjena Cena$17.00

                                                                                                                              Eggplant, spinach & mozzarella lasagna, served in a tomato cream sauce

                                                                                                                              • Ñoqui$17.00

                                                                                                                                Potato dumplings in a tomato cream sauce or tomato sauce

                                                                                                                                • Ravioles$17.00

                                                                                                                                  Filled with spinach & ricotta in a tomato cream sauce or tomato sauce

                                                                                                                                  • Tallarines$17.00

                                                                                                                                    Fettuccine with a creamy Alfredo sauce. Grilled chicken +$4

                                                                                                                                    Tostados

                                                                                                                                    Includes Fries

                                                                                                                                    • Choripan$16.00

                                                                                                                                      Grilled homemade Argentine sausage, onion & chimichurri

                                                                                                                                      • Milanesa$16.00

                                                                                                                                        Breaded beef or chicken, lettuce, tomato, onion & salsa golf

                                                                                                                                        • Lomito$17.00

                                                                                                                                          Grilled thin sliced filet mignon, lettuce, tomato, onion & salsa golf. Completo: over easy egg and mozzarella $18

                                                                                                                                          • Pollo$17.00

                                                                                                                                            Grilled chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, onion & salsa golf

                                                                                                                                            Postres

                                                                                                                                            • Alfajor$5.00

                                                                                                                                              argentine cookie filled with dulce de leche

                                                                                                                                              • Mil Hojas$6.00

                                                                                                                                                Chocolate & dulce de leche layered wafer cake

                                                                                                                                                • Flan$5.00

                                                                                                                                                  Served with dulce de leche

                                                                                                                                                  • Dessert Trio$12.00

                                                                                                                                                    Alfajor, mil hojas, flan

                                                                                                                                                    Sparkling Wine

                                                                                                                                                    • Cruzat Cuvee Naturale

                                                                                                                                                      Rose

                                                                                                                                                      • House Rose$7.00

                                                                                                                                                        Red Wine

                                                                                                                                                        • Las Lajas Malbec$7.00

                                                                                                                                                          • Denario Pinot Noir$8.00

                                                                                                                                                            • Fabre Montmayou Cab-Franc$8.00

                                                                                                                                                              • Fabre Montamayou Malbec$8.00

                                                                                                                                                                White Wine

                                                                                                                                                                • House Pinot Grigio$7.00

                                                                                                                                                                  • Tilia Chardonay (Mendoza, ARG)$7.00

                                                                                                                                                                    • Fernlands Sauvignon Blanc$7.00

                                                                                                                                                                      • Balban Pinot Grigio$7.00

                                                                                                                                                                        • La Yunta Torrontes (ARG)$7.00

                                                                                                                                                                          • La Galope Rose (France)$7.00

                                                                                                                                                                            • Pulenta Estate Sauvignon Blanc (Mendoza, ARG)$7.00

                                                                                                                                                                              Sangria

                                                                                                                                                                              • Red Sangria$7.00

                                                                                                                                                                                Non Alcoholic Drinks

                                                                                                                                                                                • Virgin Mojito$6.00

                                                                                                                                                                                  Lime, mint sugar, soda water

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fresh Lemonade$5.00

                                                                                                                                                                                    Lemon, simple syrup, soda water

                                                                                                                                                                                    • Redbull$6.00

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Guarana$5.00

                                                                                                                                                                                        Brazilian soda can

                                                                                                                                                                                        • Inca Kola$5.00

                                                                                                                                                                                          Peruvian soda can

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Ginger Beer$5.00

                                                                                                                                                                                            • Sodas$3.00

                                                                                                                                                                                              Coca-Cola, Sprite, Ginger Ale

                                                                                                                                                                                              What 55 people are saying

                                                                                                                                                                                              Barra Ñ Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                                                                                                                                                                              Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                              4.4
                                                                                                                                                                                              4.4 based on all time ratings
                                                                                                                                                                                              • 4.4Food
                                                                                                                                                                                              • 4.4Service
                                                                                                                                                                                              • 4.4Ambience
                                                                                                                                                                                              • 4.2Value

                                                                                                                                                                                              Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                                                                                                              55 Reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Laurie

                                                                                                                                                                                                Chicago / Illinois3 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                Dined on December 8, 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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                                                                                                                                                                                              2. edwin

                                                                                                                                                                                                Chicago / Illinois1 review

                                                                                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                Dined on November 24, 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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                                                                                                                                                                                              3. Steve

                                                                                                                                                                                                Chicago / Illinois18 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                3.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                Dined on October 4, 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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                                                                                                                                                                                              4. In2food

                                                                                                                                                                                                Wisconsin11 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                Dined on June 22, 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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                                                                                                                                                                                              5. NataliaD VIP

                                                                                                                                                                                                Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                Dined on April 21, 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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                                                                                                                                                                                              6. OpenTable Diner VIP

                                                                                                                                                                                                Chicago / Illinois1 review

                                                                                                                                                                                                2.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                Dined on April 14, 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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                                                                                                                                                                                              7. OLIVIAT

                                                                                                                                                                                                Chicago / Illinois3 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                4.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                Dined on April 14, 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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                                                                                                                                                                                              8. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                                                                                                                Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                Dined on March 3, 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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                                                                                                                                                                                              9. ChadW

                                                                                                                                                                                                Chicago / Illinois1 review

                                                                                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                Dined on February 15, 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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                                                                                                                                                                                              10. Tigredechicago

                                                                                                                                                                                                Chicago / Illinois10 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                Dined on January 26, 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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                                                                                                                                                                                              2977 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

                                                                                                                                                                                              Additional information

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Neighborhood
                                                                                                                                                                                                Irving Park
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Hours of operation
                                                                                                                                                                                                Bar Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–3:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 am Lunch Sun 12:00 pm–4:45 pm Dinner Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Price
                                                                                                                                                                                                $31 to $50
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cuisines
                                                                                                                                                                                                Argentinean, 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
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