El Che, West Loop
60 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/chicagofood, r/AskChicago30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 31 threads.
What people say, in short
El Che appeals to diners seeking steak with an Argentinian, wood-fired approach rather than a traditional steakhouse room. Diners describe a lively atmosphere, and birthday and celebration visits draw enthusiastic reports. One commenter rates the vegetables alongside the steaks. Other diners question the value, describe cramped tables or simply prefer a different steakhouse, so the lively setting and open-flame cooking are a better guide to its appeal than an unqualified best-in-city claim.
Address
El Che Steakhouse & Bar, 845 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Party Steak
- Best for
- Groups
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/idkwhattowriteee in r/chicagofood · Jul 2025
Recommends El Che for upscale Argentinian steak.
- Recommendsu/evilhobbitses in r/chicagofood · Oct 2026taste
Had a great steak there and good wine.
- Recommendsu/Ramen_Lord in r/chicagofood · Oct 2025ambience
Says El Che is very fun and suits people who like wood-fired, Latin-inspired food.
- Recommendsu/SadCry8622 in r/chicagofood · Dec 2025taste
Had the best steak of the year at El Che and praises the open-flame cooking.
- Recommendsu/WanderingMinx in r/chicagofood · Oct 2025
Suggests El Che as a steakhouse option.
- Recommendsu/ConfusedNinja44 in r/AskChicago · Aug 2026taste
Went for a birthday and was blown away by El Che.
- Recommendsu/bigbodybup in r/chicagofood · Dec 2025ambience
Very lively, loud music; not traditional steakhouse fare.
- Recommendsu/Jyar in r/chicagofood · May 2025
Names El Che as a suggestion.
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- Recommendsu/sub_beav in r/chicagofood · Feb 2026portion
Recommends El Che's large Party Steak, enough for a couple of hungry people.
- Recommendsu/went_figure in r/AskChicago · Aug 2025variety
Suggests the West Loop spot for an Argentinian take on a steakhouse.
- Recommendsu/Spanish4TheJeff in r/AskChicago · Jul 2025
Names El Che as a steakhouse recommendation.
- Recommendsu/buddyWaters21 in r/chicagofood · Oct 2024
Calls El Che fantastic.
- Recommendsu/Massive_Specific1308 in r/chicagofood · Oct 2026
Agrees El Che is underrated and popular in comments.
- Recommendsu/juliuspepperwoodchi in r/chicagofood · Jul 2025value
Still recommends El Che though laments the loss of the meat platter deal.
- Recommendsu/Random_Fog in r/chicagofood · Oct 2024taste
Says El Che is delicious.
- Caveatu/6secondsofawesome in r/chicagofood · Oct 2025taste
Says El Che can be skipped.
- Recommendsu/wine_oh in r/chicagofood · Jun 2025value
Suggests sharing the large party steak with sides.
- Recommendsu/mr_clam_hands in r/AskChicago · Oct 2024
Ranks El Che third among steak options.
- Recommendsu/awholedamngarden in r/chicagofood · Sep 2026
Calls El Che their favorite.
- Recommendsu/Creative-Grab-3955 in r/chicagofood · Oct 2025
Really enjoyed the one visit to El Che.
- Recommendsu/bjketter in r/chicagofood · Oct 2025
Ranks it fourth among the options.
- Recommendsu/Majestic_Set12 in r/AskChicago · Aug 2026
Agrees El Che is their pick too.
- Recommendsu/bermanap in r/chicagofood · Jul 2026ambience
Seconds El Che and notes West Loop bars afterward.
- Recommendsu/S_Dizot in r/chicagofood · Jul 2026ambience
Recommends El Che, noting its location and nearby bars.
- Recommendsu/GodzillaSushi87 in r/chicagofood · Mar 2026
Names El Che when asked for must-try tomahawk steak spots.
- Recommendsu/Gonzo_70 in r/chicagofood · Oct 2025
Names El Che as another venue they really enjoy.
- Recommendsu/Necessary_Owl1046 in r/chicagofood · Oct 2025taste
Recommends El Che for amazing steak.
- Recommendsu/emz272 in r/chicagofood · May 2025
Describes an excellent steak-focused restaurant that lacks traditional steakhouse vibes.
- Mixedu/yasoXR in r/chicagofood · Oct 2026ambience
Good spot but lacks classic steakhouse feel; tables were cramped.
- Mixedu/RoyalSpiker in r/chicagofood · Oct 2024value
Says price point didn't match the food, good but too expensive.
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