Bienmesabe - Chicago

The food at this restaurant is delicious and offers a unique blend of flavors we had never tried before. We received exceptional service from two friendly and personable young servers during our dining experience. This was the third visit for our newly married children and I am certain we will be returning again soon!

Great authentic restaurant serving Venezuelan food. Arepas are great, empanadas too. But holy moly...let's talk about their almond cake with ice cream dessert!!!! Absolute highlight of the evening. We were making noises of delight with eachspoonful...yummmm yummmm..mmmm....So amazing and well presented! Great attentive staff, outdoor eating as well as inside. I willdefinitely be back!

This restaurant is excellent, especially for those who are gluten-free! I have visited twice and tried the signature arepas, which were flavorful and fun. As someone who had never tried Venezuelan food before, I can say that arepas are similar to burritos but gluten-free and feel more luxurious. The fresh ingredients make a big difference in the taste. The staff is friendly and welcoming, making me feel at home. I highly recommend this place!

I had my first taste of Venezuelan cuisine at this restaurant and it was amazing. The service was friendly and attentive, and the food and drinks were incredibly delicious. The flavors were excellent, not overly spicy. I definitely plan on returning many more times in the future.

I ordered the vegan pupusa and was surprised to see that it was over $13 for just one. Typically, I would order two pupusas for a meal. It was large and quite filling, but I felt that there could have been more filling inside. I wished they had added avocado to the filling, as it only contained plantains and beans. However, I still enjoyed the taste, especially when paired with the vegan dipping sauce that was included. It would be great if they offered more vegan options on the menu, such as a plantain side or appetizer. In short, the restaurant is a fine option for omnivores, but may not be worth going out of your way for the vegan options.