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Pan-Latin bites, crafted cocktails & all-around good vibes in the heart of Chicago 🥑

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A Taste of Gratitude 🧡🍂

This Thanksgiving, we're bringing a little piece of Amaru to your table! ✨

Because the best memories are made around good food, great company, and flavors worth sharing. ❤️

Meet our Thanksgiving Sauce Collection, three delicious ways to add a Latin twist to your holiday favorites!

🌿 Mojo Verde Aioli – Creamy, fresh, and full of flavor.
🍅 Red Sofrito – Rich, savory, and made to elevate your favorite dishes.
🧡 Yucatecan-Style Poultry Marinade – Bold, citrusy, and perfect for your holiday turkey or chicken.

From our kitchen to yours, with gratitude. 🧡

✨ Order your set of 3 today and make your Thanksgiving table even more special!

📅 Pickup: Wednesday, November 25
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 Amaru | 1904 W North Ave, Chicago

🛍️ Pre-order now through the link in our bio!

Which of these flavors would you bring to your Thanksgiving table? Tell us below! 👇😍

#ATasteOfGratitude #AmaruChicago #Thanksgiving2026 #ChicagoFoodie #ChicagoEats #WickerParkEats #ThanksgivingDinner #LatinFlavors #HolidayCooking #ChicagoRestaurants #SupportLocalChicago #ThanksgivingIdeas by @amarurestaurant

AMARU IS MORE THAN A NAME. IT’S OUR STORY.

In 2019, Chef Rodolfo Cuadros opened Amaru in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood with a vision rooted in culture, heritage, and the belief that food has the power to bring people together.

Inspired by Túpac Amaru, a name associated with resistance, dignity, and the fight for equality, Amaru represents something deeply personal to Rodolfo as a Colombian American.

For seven years, we’ve poured our hearts into building more than a restaurant. We’ve built a place where our culture, our community, and our stories have a home.

Recently, we learned that another restaurant named Amara is preparing to open in Chicago. The similarity has already led to confusion, with people asking whether we’re opening another location.

For an independent restaurant, a name isn’t just branding. It represents years of sacrifice, countless hours of work, and the trust of a community that has supported us from the beginning.

This isn’t about competition. It’s about identity, respect, and the hope that there’s room for a conversation.

As Rodolfo shared with Ravenous:

“I don’t want bad blood, you know, like with anybody.”

We respect the passion and hard work that goes into opening any restaurant. We’re simply asking for that same consideration for the identity we’ve spent seven years building.

We are AMARU. Proudly independent. Proudly rooted in our heritage. Proudly serving Chicago since 2019.

To everyone who has shared a meal, raised a glass, supported our team, or helped tell our story: thank you. You are the reason Amaru continues to exist.

Read the full story by Ashok Selvam at Ravenous. Link in bio.

❤️ The Amaru Team

#AmaruChicago #ChicagoRestaurants #SupportIndependentRestaurants #WickerPark #SupportLocal by @amarurestaurant

These Shrimp Chicharron are tossed in a smoky chile morita sauce, sweet aji dulce, and fresh herbs for a punchy bite. Enjoy every crispy piece!

#Amaru #Wickerpark #Chicagofoodies #ShrimpLovers by @amarurestaurant

Happy World Vegan Day! 🌱💚✨

Today is all about celebrating the beauty of plant-based food and proving that delicious flavors have no limits! 🌎❤️

At Amaru, we believe every dish tells a story, and our Mole y León is a delicious way to celebrate this special day. Full of bold Latin flavors, warmth, and creativity! 🌶️✨

You don't have to be vegan to fall in love with plant-based food! 😍

🌱 November 1 | World Vegan Day
📍 Amaru | 1904 W North Ave, Chicago

Celebrate with us! Reserve your table and discover something delicious. 💚

#WorldVeganDay #VeganChicago #PlantBasedFood #AmaruChicago #ChicagoVegan #WickerParkEats #ChicagoFoodie #ChicagoRestaurants by @amarurestaurant

Friday nights taste better at Amaru! 🍷✨

Perfectly tender, beautifully grilled, and packed with flavor. Our Pulpo a la Plancha is the perfect way to start your weekend.

Pair it with a handcrafted cocktail or a glass of your favorite wine, and let us take care of the rest.

Good food, great drinks, and even better company. ❤️

Join us tonight at Amaru!

📍 Wicker Park, Chicago
🍽️ Friday Dinner | 5–10 PM

#AmaruChicago #WickerParkEats #chicagorestaurants #FridayNightDinner #ChicagoRestaurants by @amarurestaurant

Some of your favorites are back, and we couldn't be happier! ✨

Come welcome them back, share some good food, and enjoy even better company. Because the best moments are meant to be shared. 🍸❤️

See you at Happy Hour!

🌿 #Amaru #Chicago #WickerPark #ChicagoFood #ChicagoRestaurants by @amarurestaurant

Meet the faces behind your favorite dishes! 👨‍🍳❤️

These are the talented hands and creative minds that bring your favorite flavors to life every day.

Behind every dish, there’s passion, dedication, teamwork, and a whole lot of love for what they do.

Today, we celebrate the people who make every dining experience special.

Happy International Chefs Day!✨

Thank you for bringing so much heart to every plate. ❤️ by @amarurestaurant

Our Requesón is back in the house! Bringing flavor, texture, and a little something for all your senses.

Pair it with one of our seasonal cocktails for the perfect combination. 🍹

✨ #Amaru #Chicago #Wickepark #Chicagofoodie #Requeson by @amarurestaurant

The aroma of rich Latin flavors fills the air as you celebrate a birthday, wedding, or family reunion. Let us cater your next gathering and make it unforgettable. Contact us now!

#Amaru #WickerPark #ChicagoCatering #EventCatering by @amarurestaurant

Bring your appetite and enjoy the bold flavors of our Frita Cubana—savory beef chorizo patty, crispy shoestring potatoes, caramelized onion, cheese, and a kick of burnt garlic aioli. 🍔 What’s your ideal burger topping you’d add to make this your perfect bite? 🥒

#Amaru #RusticAtmosphere #BurgerLovers #LatinAmericaRestaurant by @amarurestaurant

Wine, spice, cozy bites. 🍷

#Amaru #WickerPark #Chicago #ChicagoEats #LatinAmericaRestaurant #deliciousbites #wineanddine by @amarurestaurant

Our Cuban Oxtail is packed with rich, savory flavors and a mix of tender, hearty, and satisfying textures that come together in every bite.

Come to Amaru and make the Cuban Oxtail your next dinner favorite.

#Amaru #Chicago #LatinAmericaCuisine #ChefInspired #AuthenticCuisine by @amarurestaurant