Brasa Roja

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La Brasa Roja

  • December 22, 2005
  • Rated 4 of 5 by ext212 from New York, New York
La Brasa Roja

Our first lunch in Chicago took us to a Colombian joint called La Brasa Roja, where we watched the lady behind the counter shovel charcoal into the rotisserie pit. It takes biceps to do the task, and we tasted the difference in the chicken and pork belly they served for under $10. The salty goodness of the chicken was very good with their arepa, or Colombian corn pancake (even though Salvadorian pupusas are so much better). We also ordered a bowl of broth peppered with chicken neck and liver, a soup known in Cuba to fortify men after a long night of drinking. The influence of neighboring countries was certainly prevalent. Their plantains, rice and beans were also very much Latin American even though the country is in South America.

The space looks like any small diner with Formica-topped tables and chairs. The waiters have a no-nonsense attitude: they take your order and serve your meal without unnecessary niceties. Sometimes, all you need is good, homey food before you’ve had a chance to fully wake up in the morning.

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