
Cowboy Prime
Steakhouse · Midland · $$$

Steakhouse · Chicago, IL · $$$
Located in the West Loop, FIRE is at the heart of everything we create, fueling our passion, process, & ethos. It sets the tone, tempo, & warmth of our unique and intimate experience. We use the choicest cuts and seafood, masterfully fired in the South American asado style — the truest form of open-flame grilling. We hearken back to tradition while we blaze the path forward. Join us for happy hour at the bar, featuring signature cocktails and fiery bar bites or indulge in a glass of wine from the country’s only South American wine list. No matter what you choose, El Che brings the heat seven nights a week. For large groups, private events, birthdays, or celebrations, email us info@elchechicago.com.
“We had a fantastic experience there last night. The dining room was warm and comfortable, but also sexy and modern. My picture doesn't do it justice. I took it at 5:45 when we arrived, but by the time I left it was packed and dimly lit as I described. The music was perfect and played at an appropriate level for conversation. Our server Liam was very hospitable and did not rush us. He gave us the time we needed to talk and enjoy all 4 courses. The wagyu tar tar was very good and creativity plated...composed and inside a ceramic marrow bone with bread that was a perfect texture. We had a gnocchi dish that caught our eye, but fell flat on our expectations and Liam noticed without us having to "complain" (which we had no intention of doing). He took it off the bill and offered to replace it, but we opted to just go full speed into the Plata de Mar! We were so excited that I forgot to take a picture 🫤. It had 2 huge lobster tails, 4 head on prawns, 4 scallops and 6 oysters. Every item was fresh, expertly cooked and sitting in a shellfish butter that was a perfect consistency...not too thick and not oily. It came with a pile of house made shoestring fries that were so hot and crispy, we couldn't bare to throw them in the sauce and ruin that texture. To wrap it all up, we had a caramel flan for dessert. The seafood is absolutely craveable and I can't wait to come back. Thank you for a lovely evening!”
“First time dining here for my man’s birthday and honestly, no notes. It was truly a 10/10 experience. We went with the leap of faith and I’m so glad we did, highly recommend if you want to try a little bit of everything. It was a 5 course meal of perfection. Everything they brought out was amazing but if I had to choose my favorites I would say the wagyu tartar, the scallops, the wagyu steak, and the Japanese potatoes. Service was also amazing, will be back!”
“My husband & I came here tonight to celebrate our 22nd anniversary. As soon as we came in the door, it was a nice welcome. We had a reservation, so we got seated quickly. Our waiter was amazing. The food was amazing. And our drinks were amazing! I tried a Fernet & coke for the first time... Its a love it or hate it drink because of the strong taste of the fernet.. Then the waiter suggested a shot of Fernet alone to have the full experience and I gotta say.... I liked it better without the coke! HA! But a great place to celebrate a special day or just be with friends. Thank you for a great night! 🥰 OH! Before I forget... We had the filet mignon, the wagyu new york strip. For sides we got the beef fat fries & papas bravas. All the food was 10/10! I'm a sauce girl and they gave us sauces with our steaks and sauces with the fries.. All sauces were great!🤗 Our waiter was great too... But I forgot to get his name.. 🤦♀️”
“We had an amazing experience at El Che Steakhouse & Bar. The atmosphere is warm, intimate, and perfect for a special night out or group dinner. One thing that really stood out is that they offer three halal steak options, which we truly appreciated. The steak was cooked beautifully tender, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned with that signature smoky char. We also started with empanadas, which were crisp and delicious, and the sides complemented the meal really well. Dessert was rich and indulgent, the perfect way to end the night. Service was attentive and welcoming, and everything from start to finish felt thoughtfully done. Highly recommend especially if you’re looking for a high-quality steakhouse with halal options.”
“dined in for our 8yr anniversary and it was such a lovely & delicious meal! the bone marrow was smokey and melted soo good on the toast, my filet was perfectly cooked and came with dada sauce (which i'm still not quite sure what it is, but regardless it was really good!), and the beef empanada was crispy and savory! also had some of the BEST fries i have ever had, i am a huge fry fanatic and these were outstanding!!! amazing evening and the staff were all super attentive and kind 😊 truly a wonderful experience!”
845 West Washington Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60607, US
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