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A warm corner of River North: Mexican-Mediterranean fusion, shared plates, booths & candlelight, bold cocktails & mezcal by @celestegroup
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Freshly made, flaky, and delicious. 🥟Our housemade empanadas are filled with slow-braised atropellado, melty quesillo, and creamy poblano labneh, then fried until perfectly golden for a bite that's rich and savory.Who would you give the third empanada to? 👇🏻Reserve your table through the link in bio.📍 VELA | River North by @vela.chicago

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Some dishes are too good not to share. The plates everyone comes back for, all on one table. From our signature whole grilled fish and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired small plates like our Date Salad, handmade empanadas, and craft cocktails, every dish is designed to stand on its own - and even better when shared.Whether you're planning date night in Chicago, dinner with friends, or celebrating in River North, Vela is where bold flavors and beautiful tables come together.Reserve your table through the link in bio.Kofta | Date Salad | Empanadas | Whole Fish by @vela.chicago

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Cheers with us 🍹It’s always a good time for a drink with us at Vela.Happy hour starts at 3pm, drinks pour all night.📍Vela | River North by @vela.chicago

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Those who dip together....Meet our craveable dips: Hummus & Muhamarra. Perfect for sharing, grazing, and kicking off your meal with bold Mediterranean and Mexican-inspired flavors.Looking for the best dips in Chicago, fresh housemade pitas and tortillas, or a River North restaurant for happy hour or dinner? Start here.Reserve your table through the link in bio and dip into something addictive. by @vela.chicago

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Meet us on the patio for Happy Hour. ☀️🍹Join us on the Vela patio or pull up a seat at the bar for Happy Hour, Tuesday–Friday from3–6 PM, featuring crave-worthy bites & handcrafted cocktails.Gather your friends, soak up the patio season, and make the most of your afternoon turn toevening at Vela.Reserve your table through the link in bio or stop by for walk-in Happy Hour, we'll save you a seat. by @vela.chicago

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Bold flavors and fire-kissed. 🔥Our Pipian Sumac Chicken is a dish that keeps guests coming back. A juicy half chicken glazed with vibrant sumac, paired with roastedtomatoes, braised onions, and a crisp sumac salad for the perfect balance of smoky, savory, and bright flavors.If you're looking for elevated Mediterranean-inspired cuisine or a memorable River North dinner, this is the plate to order.Reserve your table through the link in bio and experience one of Vela's signature favorites. by @vela.chicago

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Fresh, fizzy, and made for Happy Hour. 🍸Meet the Fizzy Sultan, a vibrant mix of gin, Vimto, citrus, and Topo Chico that's bright, refreshing, and just the right amount of bubbly.Whether you're joining us after work or kicking off date night, the Fizzy Sultan is one of Vela's most-loved signature cocktails.Reserve your table or stop by - we'll save you a seat📍Vela River North - Happy Hour | 3-6pm | Tue-Fri by @vela.chicago

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9 days ago

Dinner & drinks...with a side of candlelight served tableside at Vela.Join us for a night out where Mexican meets Mediterranean and light hits the table just right.Who do you want to share a table with tonight? 👇🏻📍Vela | River North by @vela.chicago

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Named for the tamarind candy you grew up sneaking. Built like a cocktail you won't forget. Think watermelon agua fresca, spiked & dressed up for River North.The Pulparindo opens sweet with watermelon, turns tangy on tamarind, then lands on a salty chile lime finish from the Tajín rim. Sweet, sour, salty, spicy, all four in one sip.This is the agave program at Vela: bright, a little reckless, Mexico meeting the Mediterranean in a glass.Catch it during happy hour, Tuesday through Friday.Who do you know who’d love this cocktail? 👀 by @vela.chicago

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11 days ago

Fresh, vibrant, and layered with flavor.Our Hamachi Ceviche brings together buttery yellowtail, juicy tomato, crisp cucumber, red onion, vibrant beet root aguachile, and a subtle kick of sweet potato habanero for a dish that's bright, refreshing, and unforgettable.Pair it with our housemade tortillas, crafted daily through our in-house masa program, to experience every bite exactly as intended.Reserve your table through the link in bio and taste this shareable that everyone is talking about. by @vela.chicago

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Fresh from our in-house masa program, every order is served with warm, housemade tortillas and pita, perfect for scooping every last bite.🥑 Guacamole 🧄 Hummus 🍅 MuhammaraWhich one are you ordering first? (Or are you getting all three? 👀)👇 Swipe to see each dip up close. by @vela.chicago

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16 days ago

Warm pita, baked in house. 🫓A true Mediterranean-Mexican meal begins with bread - fresh, baked to order, hand torn and paired with crave-worthy dips. Come enjoy our homemade pita and tortillas tonight. 📍VELA | River North by @vela.chicago

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