Arco de Cuchilleros
Chicago, IL 60657
Phone: (773) 296-6046
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Newport Avenue
- Directions:
- El: Red Line to Addison
- Hours:
- Tue-Thu 5pm-11pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-12am, Sun 4pm-10pm
Editorial Review for Arco de Cuchilleros – by Citysearch Editors
In Short
Subdued in winter, crowded in summer, this earth-toned tapas restaurant features approachable, authentically Spanish fare and on-the-ball service. The menu of more than 40 small plates includes chicken croquettes, potatoes in tomato sauce, balsamic-marinated mushrooms, and pork tenderloin with sherry and black olives.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkAlthough the restaurant has a full bar, the homemade red sangria should not be missed. Topped with a mixture of apples and oranges, it's available by the pitcher, half-pitcher and glass.
User Reviews for Arco de Cuchilleros
02/17/2007 Posted by poo4u
I don't honestly know how this place got such great reviews. Based off of this sites' previous ratings for the restaurant, we decided to go there. The service was good and prompt, however, the food was definitely lacking. It lacked culinary sophistications, and the portions were lackluster -- even by tapas standards!! We have been to several tapas places in the Chicago area, and this was by far the worst. We highly dis-recommend the Avocado shells stuffed with crab (tasted more like rice, tuna fish, and mayo in an avocado shell), and the scallops in saffron sauce (the scallops were fishy and about the size of a dime). Not to mention that the below-average sized portions were completed overpriced!!! Don't go here!
Pros: Service, Location
Cons: Small plates, Poor quality, Overpriced!!!
09/01/2006 Posted by ballroom_judy
Very much enjoyed the ambiance and the food. A small, intimate space. I felt like I was on a short visit to Spain, and I got to use my Spanish a bit, too!
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