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Best Appetizers in Riverside, IL — Caprarius

Best Appetizers in Riverside, IL

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Riverside, IL

Best Appetizers in Riverside, IL

The 27 top-rated appetizers in Riverside, IL, ranked by flavor score.

empanadas
Cubanito Express3222 S Harlem Ave
Crispy, fresh empanadas filled with flavorful meats like lechon and picadillo, plus sweet guava and cheese, received rave reviews.
2
appetizers (all varieties)
Cubanito Express3222 S Harlem Ave
3
appetizers (all varieties)
ASIANO Thai & Sushi Bar2728 S Harlem Ave
4
corn fritters
White Fence Farm3704 S Harlem Ave
Corn fritters are a standout favorite, described as soft inside with a crunchy exterior and a hint of sweetness.
5
ravioli nachos
La Barra2 E Burlington St
6
guava and cheese empanadas
Cubanito Express3222 S Harlem Ave
7
guava empanadas
Cubanito Express3222 S Harlem Ave
8
bacon wrapped dates
The Chew Chew33 E Burlington St
9
appetizers (all varieties)
The Chew Chew33 E Burlington St
10
spring rolls
ASIANO Thai & Sushi Bar2728 S Harlem Ave
Fresh spring rolls are praised for their size and flavor, often highlighted as a delicious and satisfying starter.
11
fritters
White Fence Farm3704 S Harlem Ave
Fritters are sweet, fried dough balls with corn bits, earning high praise for their deliciousness alongside the crispy, moist chicken.
12
appetizers (all varieties)
La Barra2 E Burlington St
13
hushpuppies
White Fence Farm3704 S Harlem Ave
14
sausage and peppers
La Barra2 E Burlington St
15
tostones
Cubanito Express3222 S Harlem Ave
Crispy tostones, often paired with garlic mayo, receive high praise for their authentic flavor and satisfying crunch.
16
papa rellenas
Cubanito Express3222 S Harlem Ave
17
chicken empanadas
Cubanito Express3222 S Harlem Ave
Chicken empanadas are moist and flavorful with excellent garlic and chimichurri sauces, though some found them greasy and overpriced.
18
chips and salsa
Catrina Tequila Bar7 Longcommon Rd
19
spinach
Empanadus7 E Burlington St
20
appetizers (all varieties)
Catrina Tequila Bar7 Longcommon Rd
21
flatbreads
The Chew Chew33 E Burlington St
22
appetizers (all varieties)
La Estancia25 Forest Ave
23
garlic knots
La Barra2 E Burlington St
The garlic knots were often described as uncooked croissants with little garlic flavor, disappointing many diners overall.
24
brussels sprouts
La Barra2 E Burlington St
25
chile rellenos
El Faro #23422 S Harlem Ave
26
bruschetta
La Barra2 E Burlington St
27
chips
La Estancia25 Forest Ave

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