El Che Steakhouse & Bar

Source Chicago Magazine
Original Load Date June 15, 2026, 7:01 a.m.
Last Updated June 15, 2026, 7:01 a.m.
Original URL https://www.chicagomag.com/chicago-magazine/august-2026/chicagos-50-best-restaurants/el-che-steakhouse-bar/

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In a traditional Chicago-style steakhouse, the grills and ovens are hidden behind swinging doors to the kitchen. Not so at El Che, from chef-owner John Manion. Here, the wood-fired grill invites you into Argentine steakhouse culture, which is all about the rustic pleasure of a cookout brought indoor...