Sandunga Bar and Grill, Chicago

At Sandunga Bar and Grill, diners can visit Colombia without leaving Chicago. This family-owned Colombian restaurant offers authentic, homemade cuisine served in a laid-back and friendly atmosphere. Dubbed "gateway to South America". Colombia is the home to dishes like delicious arepa, circular bread made from fresh cornmeal with different toppings, or bandeja paisa, which is steak, ground beef, chicharrones, rice, beans, an egg, avocado, an arepa, and plantains—all on one plate. And with a wide selection of delicious cocktails, such as mojitos and margaritas, customers at Sandunga Bar and Grill can give their next dinner a slightly holiday vibe.