Opening hours
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We don’t have confirmed opening hours for Amaru yet. Call (773) 687-9790 to check before you go.
Typical hours for Latin American restaurants in Chicago
Most Latin American restaurants in Chicago open around 11:00 AM and close around 9:45 PM on weekdays; 83% are open on Sundays and 67% stay open until 10 PM or later.
Based on 6 similar places in our guide.
Location & directions
1904 West North AvenueChicago, IL 60622
About Amaru
Located at 1904 West North Avenue in Chicago, Illinois, Amaru is a Latin American restaurant. It's part of our guide to 5,398 restaurants, cafes and bars in Chicago.
Service options include dine-in.
Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and cash. You can reach the team at (773) 687-9790.
Quick facts
- Category
- Latin American Restaurant
- Address
- 1904 West North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622
- Phone
- (773) 687-9790
- Listing updated
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Popular times (typical for Latin American restaurants)
Latin American restaurants are usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns and the usual opening hours of Latin American restaurants in Chicago.
Typical prices for Latin American restaurants across the US
Based on 93 menus with 5,950 priced items from Latin American restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $11.95, and half of all items are priced between $6.00 and $17.00.
We don’t have Amaru’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Latin American restaurants across the US typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Tostones | 27% | $5.75 |
| French Fries | 20% | $6.00 |
| Tres Leches | 19% | $7.36 |
| White Rice | 17% | $5.00 |
| Guacamole | 15% | $8.00 |
| Churros | 15% | $8.89 |
| Black Beans | 15% | $4.50 |
| Pernil | 14% | $18.99 |
Calculated from 93 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- Cash
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Amaru there are 122 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 331 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bars & Pubs (59), Cafes & Coffee (47), Bakeries & Desserts (28), and Mexican & Tex-Mex (25).
Competition is light: 1 other Latin American restaurant is within a mile and 5 within three miles. The closest is Irazu, 0.6 mi away.
102 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- EuropeanPierogi Kitchen< 0.1 mi
- PizzaParadise Park< 0.1 mi
- ItalianPasta Bowl< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeSarima Cafe< 0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsBrobagel< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a Latin American restaurant
Latin American and Caribbean restaurants bring together dozens of national cuisines: Cuban sandwiches and ropa vieja, Puerto Rican mofongo, Peruvian ceviche and lomo saltado, Colombian and Venezuelan arepas, Salvadoran pupusas, Brazilian churrasco, Jamaican jerk and Haitian griot. Many are family-run and closely tied to the community around them.
What to order
- Pupusas, arepas or empanadas – inexpensive, handheld and a good introduction
- Ceviche – fresh citrus-cured fish, the signature of Peruvian kitchens
- Jerk chicken – smoky and spicy, a Jamaican staple
- Cuban sandwich or ropa vieja – classics of Cuban-American cooking
Good to know
- Many places do brisk takeout at lunch; dinner is more relaxed.
- Weekend menus may include special dishes such as sancocho or feijoada.
- Ask for the house hot sauce or pikliz – it is often made on site.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Amaru located?
Amaru is located at 1904 West North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622.
What is the phone number of Amaru?
You can call Amaru at (773) 687-9790.
Does Amaru offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Amaru. Listed service options: dine-in.
What else is near Amaru?
There are 331 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Amaru. Nearby options include Pierogi Kitchen (< 0.1 mi), Paradise Park (< 0.1 mi), and Pasta Bowl (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Latin American restaurants near Amaru?
1 other Latin American restaurant within a mile. The closest is Irazu, 0.6 mi away.
How much do Latin American restaurants across the US cost?
Based on 93 menus with 5,950 priced items from Latin American restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $11.95, and half of all items are priced between $6.00 and $17.00.
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