The 100 top-rated roasts & stews in Chicago, ranked by flavor score.
Tender, flavorful ropa vieja served with perfectly cooked rice and black beans, complemented by delicious plantains and authentic Cuban spices.
The mole is incredibly flavorful with a perfect blend of spices, enhancing the tamales and leaving a lasting impression.
Hearty feijoada features tender meats, smoky beans, and is served with rice, farofa, greens, and oranges for an authentic experience.
The mushroom and kale pie features a buttery, flaky crust filled with rich, creamy white wine, mushrooms, kale, and Parmesan.
The goulash features tender beef and pork in a spicy paprika sauce, complemented by hearty spaetzle and purple cabbage.
Tender ropa vieja served with avocado and rice is praised for its incredible flavor and generous portions.
Flaky, buttery crust surrounds tender steak and rich ale filling, complemented by delicious mashed potatoes and savory gravy.
The Chicken Balti Pie features a flaky, buttery crust and a flavorful, tender filling with mild curry and spices.
Ropa Vieja impresses with its tender, juicy shredded steak, complemented by sweet plantains and perfectly toasted bread.
The shepherd's pie is praised for its hearty filling of veal and sirloin, topped with crispy, browned mashed potatoes.
Carne en su jugo impresses with tender meat, rich flavor, and perfectly cooked beans, making it a standout dish.
Rabo Encendido features tender, flavorful oxtail topped with pickled onions and chipotle aioli, served on creamy plantains.
Fall-off-the-bone tender oxtail with rich, flavorful sauce consistently impresses, making it a must-try for Caribbean food lovers.
The paella impresses with perfectly cooked shrimp, mussels, and flavorful rice, often noted for its generous portions and fresh ingredients.
The beef stew features tender beef chunks in a rich Guinness gravy, complemented by hearty vegetables and creamy mashed potatoes.
The shepherd's pie features hearty beef, peas, and creamy mashed potatoes, praised for its comforting flavors and generous portions.
The chicken pot pie features tender chunks of chicken and fresh vegetables, all topped with a flaky, buttery pastry.
Ropa vieja is praised for its tender, flavorful meat, complemented by sweet plantains and well-seasoned black beans and rice.
Sancocho is praised for its incredible flavor, authentic taste, and hearty ingredients, making it a must-try dish.
Goat birria is praised for its juiciness and tenderness, complemented by rich consommé and fresh, handmade tortillas.
Creamy mashed potatoes top flavorful beef and vegetables in a hearty shepherd's pie that warms on cold nights.
Hearty shepherd's pie features rich, flavorful beef and creamy mashed potatoes, making it a comforting choice on cold nights.
Lamb keema shepherd's pie impresses with bold spices, rich flavors, and creamy mashed potato topping that balances the dish perfectly.
Chicken pot pie features a flaky crust and a rich, creamy filling, praised for its comforting, homey flavors.
The goat stew is praised for its tender meat, rich flavor, and hearty portions, often served with flavorful rice and beans.
Goulash features tender beef in a rich, paprika-infused sauce, often served with bread or a crispy pastry topping.
Feijoada is praised for its rich, comforting flavors and authentic Brazilian taste, making it a must-try dish.
Oxtail is praised for its super tender meat that falls off the bone, served with flavorful yellow rice and beans.
Arroz con pollo impresses with its generous portions, excellent layers of flavor, and satisfying, comforting taste that many rave about.
Ropa vieja is praised for its delicious flavor, tender beef, and great pairing with black beans and rice.
Hearty shepherd's pie features a delicious beef and lamb mix, topped with smooth gravy and served with a refreshing side salad.
The shepherd's pie is praised for its authentic flavor and comforting warmth, making it a satisfying choice on cold nights.
Tender beef in a tangy gravy pairs perfectly with spaetzle and red cabbage, creating a hearty and satisfying meal.
The chicken pot pie is praised for its creamy filling, tender chicken, and buttery, flaky crust, making it a favorite.
Beef bourguignon features tender beef in a rich, flavorful sauce with vegetables, praised for its comforting, hearty qualities.
The shepherd's pie features flavorful filling topped with baked mashed potatoes and crispy onions, often complemented by a side of gravy.
Shepherd's pie features a savory filling topped with perfectly cooked, slightly charred mashed potatoes, earning high praise from many.
The pot roast is praised for its large portions, rich flavor, and tender texture, making it a standout dish.
Hearty shepherd's pie features tender meat, flavorful spices, and creamy mashed potatoes, often paired with delicious soda bread.
Beef stew is praised for its tender chunks of meat and rich, savory sauce, perfectly complemented by buttery potato dumplings.
Boeuf bourguignon features tender beef braised in burgundy with mushrooms, carrots, and a rich sauce, praised for its deep flavor.
Hearty cassoulet features tender duck confit and flavorful sausage, complemented by creamy beans and a satisfying crust.
Mafe features tender lamb in a rich peanut butter sauce, perfectly complemented by flavorful djolof rice and sweet plantains.
The chicken pot pie is praised for its flaky crust and rich, comforting filling, making it a delicious choice.
Beef stew features tender, flavorful meat in a rich, tangy sauce, often served with generous portions and stuffed peppers.
The lamb shepherd's pie impresses with its spicy, flavorful lamb and crispy potato topping, making it a standout dish.
Chicken stew features tender, fall-off-the-bone meat stewed in tomatoes and spices, served with flavorful yellow rice and beans.
Seco de chivo features tender goat in a flavorful sauce, though some found it too gamey or not fresh.
Hunter's stew features flavorful sausage and sauerkraut, though some found it overly sauerkraut-forward and inconsistently prepared.
Beef stew is flavorful with tender meat and served with rice and beans, though some reported issues with freshness and service.
Carne en su jugo features flavorful meat and fresh ingredients, but some found it underwhelming compared to other options.
Chicken pot pie features creamy filling and a buttery crust, though some found it too watery or lacking seasoning.
Shepherd's pie features hearty flavors and good texture, though some found it bland or poorly prepared on occasion.
Cassoulet features tender duck and hearty beans, but some found it overly salty or lacking in meat portions.