Folklore Argentine Grill

I've lived in the neighborhood for 30+ years, and I can't believe it took me that long to visit Folklore. I'm so mad at myself!First of all, it should be a crime for how delicious that bread basket was. Soft, perfect chew and crunch, warm-- I had to stop myself. Empanadas are all delicious. The provoleta was okay. But man oh man, this steak.I ordered the El Filet. Beautifully and perfectly cooked filet mignon with a red wine sauce... and the potatoes. Someone give me my fat pants right now. Mashed potatoes with spinach for the most buttery win.Food coma as our dessert

My brother wanted to try this place, so a few of us went a couple of weeks ago to check it out. We made a reservation and arrived on time. The hostess seated us immediately, and the bus boy brought us water. I ordered the pechuga, which is grilled chicken topped with some sort of seasoning. I ordered the vesuvio potatoes as a side instead of the mixed vegetables. The chicken was extremely salty, which was a disappointment. So much so that I didn't each much of it and declined to take the leftovers. I wiped off the seasoning on top at one point in an attempt to make it edible, but that didn't help. My sister had the filet with mashed potatoes. She'd asked for her steak to be prepared done, but they cooked it medium rare. She still ate it, though, and said it was pretty good. My friend ordered the rib eye, which she also enjoyed. It came garnished with some sort of tomatoes. Lastly, my brother had the Parrillada, which is a combo platter consisting of short rib, sirloin flap, sausage, sweetbreads, and blood sausage. He liked everything except for the blood sausage. Everyone liked their food except for me, but the general consenus amongst the group was that we wouldn't necessarily return. The food was decent but unmemorable. We all had cocktails as well, which were enjoyable.The space has a low-key, chill, and somewhat romantic vibe. We sat not far from the entrance adjacent to the bar, so it was quiet. The other side of the restaurant seemed crowded and a little more lively. Our server was pleasant and attentive, and it was well.

Always fantastic. Excellent service, atmosphere, fantastic espresso martini and food is always delicious.

I Love Folklore. The ambiance is very dark and romantic with candles everywhere. The night that I went they also had a live guitar player walking around and also took song requests. The food here is outstanding and you get a great amount for the price. The two person meat platter easily could be for 3 people. No wonder it is so hard to get a reservation here sometimes.

Incredible dinner! After having this on my list to check out for months, I finally got a chance to visit - very impressed! We started with three different empanadas, along with the bread and butter. I would highly recommend the ham ones - but the steak one was excellent as well. Our waiter was attentive, giving solid recommendations (the flank steak with mushrooms and asparagus was near the top of his list). I am so glad that is what I decided on - the steak was done perfectly, medium rare, on a sizzling skillet. The veggies complimented the steak well! The cheesecake was amazing - would recommend. Already looking forward to going back - the patio was a relaxing setting, but I am interested in trying the indoor setting as well.

We were on in the mood for some grilled meats for date night but didn't want to leave a restaurant smelling like smoked meats. A friend had mentioned that they had eaten at Folklore in Wicker Park a while back and we weren't sure if it was going to be too busy but knew there were also other restaurants in the area we could go to.Folklore takes reservations over the phone but we were seated immediately for a party of 2 on a Thursday evening. We started with a beer and soda along with an order of the chicken and beef empanadas that were served with a chimichurri sauce. For our entree, we ordered the Parillada ($52) which came with short ribs, sirloin, sausages, sweetbread and blood sausages and their house made potatoes. There was so much food that we ended up with plenty of leftovers. Also you cannot pass on the fresh and hot baked french bread that they brought to the table. Pretty sure I ate three baguettes with the bread.Our server was very attentive and even came and switched out the candle on our table so I could get better lighting for my photos. The real candles added to the romantic ambiance. We'll definitely be back soon!

Walked into Folklore Argentine Grill because we wanted to try something new. The atmosphere is nice with unique lighting and flamenco music. There are two dining rooms. The first is smaller and has a more casual vibe. The second, main room is livelier but has a more romantic feel. Sat at the bar for a few minutes while they found us a table. Tried the pauloma (that's how they spell it) and it was excellent. Strong and tasty. Tried the caipirinha as well and that was just as good. We were seated in the main room and our waiter was very friendly and patient as we took some time to order. He brought out complimentary French bread which was delicious and is definitely made in house. We started with the tortilla de espinaca which was fresh and lighter, and serves 3-4. Next we had the chicken and spinach & cheese empanadas. Both were very good and I'm sure the crust is made in-house as well. Neither of them were greasy. Last we had the berenjena which was flavorful but pretty rich.This Argentine restaurant stands out as authentic with freshly made dishes in a nice area of Wicker Park.

Parking is street parking but adequate. The atmosphere is dim, cozy and romantic. The restaurant was busy as it was a Saturday night. It took some time after being seated for someone to come to our table but once a waiter realized he was apologetic and was helpful. We tried the empanadas for an appetizer which were good. I had the scallops and papas vesuvio which i enjoyed both. My partner had the steak that came on the grill and he enjoyed it as well. I had a mule i think was black cherry which was really good. I will definitely revisit this place for the atmosphere and yummy food

Perfect date night spot. The ambience, food and service were all on point 1000%. The meat was fresh and tender. Everything was flavorful. And you get a serenade from a cool & kind guitar player while dining.

My girlfriend and I were looking forward to this place. The place looked nice inside and out. The service was not that good. We had to ask the other server for more drinks and our check at the end. It was not busy at all on a Wednesday night. I am giving this place a 1 star due to the steak being well done when we asked for medium rare. The steak had no flavor and very under seasoned. Towards the end of the meal our waiter finally asked how everything was. We told him it was overcooked and he asked if we wanted to speak to the manager. You can have a much better time at other spots on Division or a better steak at home if you just add salt and pepper to your steak. There was no flavor to this $45 steak.