El Che Steakhouse & Bar

El Che Steakhouse & Bar Live-fire restaurant inspired by John Manion’s travels in South America.
(735)

Permanently closed.

Housed in the former Checker Taxi building, El Che Bar is Chef John Manion’s spirited Argentine-American restaurant, a love letter to his time traveling throughout the country. In a warm and eclectic setting, the restaurant evokes the contemporary rhythms of Buenos Aires filtered through a local lens. The restaurant exudes an inviting vibe with sultry tones and subtle nods to South America throughout. A black marble bar gives a nod to elegance, in contrast with the raw open cooking space where Manion will hone in on serving wood-fired cuisine Al Asador. Locally sourced vegetables, grilled meats, and whole seafood will be cooked on the custom-built grills and chapas in an open hearth. The beverage program centers on the spirits of the American's with a focused all South American w**e list.

10 years of El Che, and 10 years with our serve Scott Chrisler! 🥂 From welcoming guests to the table to creating countle...
10/01/2026

10 years of El Che, and 10 years with our serve Scott Chrisler! 🥂 From welcoming guests to the table to creating countless dinners and celebrations over the years, Scott has been part of the team since the beginning.

As we celebrate a decade, we’re raising a glass to the people who helped get us here. Cheers to 10 years, Scott, and thank you for being such an important part of the El Che family. ❤️

Holding onto chilled red season for as long as we damn well can. 🍷Light, bright, a little juicy and best served with a s...
09/28/2026

Holding onto chilled red season for as long as we damn well can. 🍷

Light, bright, a little juicy and best served with a slight chill. Consider this your sign to order one more bottle before the season changes.

09/23/2026

Our hearth is a labor of love. 🔥

Built around fire, fueled by patience and tended with intention every night. It’s the heart of our restaurant and the way we’ve always believed food should be prepared.

The El Che Martini is our savory take on a Vesper: Bozal Borrego Mezcal, Barr Hill Gin and La Fuerza Blanco, finished wi...
09/21/2026

The El Che Martini is our savory take on a Vesper: Bozal Borrego Mezcal, Barr Hill Gin and La Fuerza Blanco, finished with chimi oil for a distinctly El Che touch.

Spirit-forward, smoky, savory and not here to play it safe.

Come for the bone marrow. Stay for the luge. Roasted Bone Marrow with gremolata, horseradish and PQB toast is already an...
09/14/2026

Come for the bone marrow. Stay for the luge.

Roasted Bone Marrow with gremolata, horseradish and PQB toast is already an El Che classic, but the real fun starts when the bone is clean.

Add an El Che Mezcal or Wh***ey Luge and put that marrow bone to good use. If you know, you know.

A closer look at what’s hitting the hearth.22 oz. Prime Bone-In Ribeye, sourced from Double R Ranch Northwest Beef in Wa...
09/08/2026

A closer look at what’s hitting the hearth.

22 oz. Prime Bone-In Ribeye, sourced from Double R Ranch Northwest Beef in Washington and dry-aged for 28 days. Beautiful marbling, concentrated flavor and plenty of fire, everything we want in a steak.

You know it. You love it. You might’ve even waited in line for it. 🔥 The Steak Sandwich made famous by Free Steak Day is...
09/06/2026

You know it. You love it. You might’ve even waited in line for it. 🔥 The Steak Sandwich made famous by Free Steak Day is sticking around: 8 oz. Wagyu flap steak, arugula, green chimichurri and J.P. Graziano Grocery Company mild giardiniera, served with frites.

Find it on our Happy Hour menu every day at the bar from 5–6 PM. No line around the block required.

30 ounces, one beautiful cut. 🔥Our Tira de Asado is sourced from Blue Branch Ranch (Meats by Linz) in Oklahoma and cooke...
09/03/2026

30 ounces, one beautiful cut. 🔥

Our Tira de Asado is sourced from Blue Branch Ranch (Meats by Linz) in Oklahoma and cooked over the hearth, where fire and smoke do what they do best. Made for the table, and even better shared.

Who says red w**e can’t chill? 🍷Meet three bottles we think are even better straight from the cooler: bright, energetic ...
09/01/2026

Who says red w**e can’t chill? 🍷

Meet three bottles we think are even better straight from the cooler: bright, energetic Garnacha from Argentina and two beautifully untamed País from Chile.

Give them a cool down, grab a glass and see what we’re talking about.

08/28/2026

Some pairings just make sense. Picanha + La Matilde Bodega Orgánica y Biodinámica is one of them.

Matilde comes from old Malbec vines in Luján de Cuyo, many of which have been producing just a single cluster of grapes for more than 70 years. The vines are so low-yielding that w**emaker Guillermo jokes it takes 10 of them to make a single bottle.

Vino del Sol: Your Trusted Source for Great W**e

A little fire does the salmon good.Salmon steak with cauliflower purée, cherry tomatoes and arugula, built around the he...
08/25/2026

A little fire does the salmon good.

Salmon steak with cauliflower purée, cherry tomatoes and arugula, built around the hearth, like all good things at El Che.

08/24/2026

It’s back. 🔥🥩 For the second year, we’re taking over the late-night window at J.P. Graziano for another round of the Manion x Graziano Steak Sandwich!! Join us for one night only on Thursday, August 27 at 5 PM.

Come hungry.

Address

845 W Washington Boulevard
Chicago, IL
60607

Opening Hours

Monday 5pm - 10pm
Tuesday 5pm - 10pm
Wednesday 5pm - 10pm
Thursday 5pm - 10pm
Friday 5pm - 11pm
Saturday 5pm - 11pm

Telephone

+18723204912

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when El Che Steakhouse & Bar posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category