Restaurant

ROJO GUSANO

Name: ROJO GUSANO
Address: 4217 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL, 60613, US
Telephone: (773) 360-7687
Price range: value

Global•Ravenswood•value

ROJO GUSANO is one of the best global restaurants in Chicago for dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Ravenswood.

Rojo Gusano doesn't ask for your attention politely — it takes it.

Editorial review•Dec 9, 2025

Rojo Gusano doesn't ask for your attention politely — it takes it. This Ravenswood spot operates at price level one, which in Chicago's current dining economy means it should have no business being this interesting. What the menu suggests, and what consistent diner feedback confirms, is a kitchen working a genuinely global vocabulary through a Latin American lens — and that specific tension is what makes the room feel alive. This is a place for the person who eats late, drinks seriously, and still wants change back from a twenty. It's not performing authenticity. It's just cooking. The Ceviche Mixto is where you take the temperature of the kitchen. At this price point, ceviche tends to split between acid-bright and alive or a forgettable protein situation — rojo gusano's version is consistently described as the former, the kind of dish that resets the table. The Pastor is built around the achiote-and-pineapple tradition rather than merely gesturing at it, and the Coliflor Con Mole is the one that catches people off guard: roasted cauliflower under a mole that diners repeatedly describe as having real depth and bitterness in the right proportion. It makes the case that the vegetable side of the menu isn't an afterthought. The Carne Asada is where most people plant their main commitment, and by all accounts it's the right call. Close with the Churro Bites — they exist in that comfortable, don't-overthink-it register that ends a meal correctly. Practically speaking: the room reportedly has more momentum later in the week, so lean toward Thursday through Saturday if the vibe matters to you alongside the food. The sequencing that makes sense based on what the menu is doing — Ceviche Mixto first to calibrate, Pastor second for the main thread, Coliflor Con Mole as the argument-settler for whoever at the table thinks mole belongs only on chicken. At this price level, skipping anything is the only actual mistake.

Carlos Mendez, Food & Drink Editor

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Rating (Google) 8.8

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Based on 712 reviews

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dinner

Price and pace

Good value

Neighborhood

Ravenswood · 4217 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, USA

Price

Good value

Google rating

8.8 from 712 reviews

Phone

(773) 360-7687

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What to order

Signature dishes at ROJO GUSANO

Ceviche Mixto

shrimp, octopus, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, avocado, tomato, house sauce

Nachos

guac, beans, cheese sauce, crema, pico, jalapeños

Carne Asada

cilantro, cebolla

Pastor

pork, pineapple, cebolla, cilantro

Coliflor Con Mole

mole negro, queso, sesame seeds

Why go

What makes ROJO GUSANO worth the move

ROJO GUSANO is a clean first click in Ravenswood in Chicago when you want a global option you can trust. Ceviche Mixto and Nachos also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.8 rating across 712 Google reviews.

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Public rating

8.8 from 712 Google reviews

Best used for

dinner

Style

Global in Ravenswood

Spend

Good value

Best for

dinner

Know before you go

Google rating: 8.8 from 712 reviews

Price point: value

Popular dishes: Ceviche Mixto, Nachos, Carne Asada

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What diners are saying

0 diner reviews · reviewed by Carlos Mendez for ROJO GUSANO

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8.8 from 712 reviews

TastyPals notes

Editorial review by Carlos Mendez

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Address: 4217 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, USA
Phone: (773) 360-7687
Price: value
TastyPals score: Coming soon
Google rating: 8.8 (712 reviews)
Cuisine: Global
Neighborhood: Ravenswood

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Frequently asked questions

What cuisine does ROJO GUSANO serve?

ROJO GUSANO is a Global restaurant located in Ravenswood, Chicago. Rojo Gusano doesn't ask for your attention politely — it takes it.

What is ROJO GUSANO best for?

ROJO GUSANO is best for dinner. ROJO GUSANO is a clean first click in Ravenswood in Chicago when you want a global option you can trust. Ceviche Mixto and Nachos also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.8 rating across 712 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at ROJO GUSANO?

ROJO GUSANO is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 8.8 from 712 reviews

What should I order at ROJO GUSANO?

Start with Ceviche Mixto, Nachos, Carne Asada and Pastor. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is ROJO GUSANO worth visiting?

ROJO GUSANO holds a 8.8 Google rating from 712 reviews. ROJO GUSANO is a clean first click in Ravenswood in Chicago when you want a global option you can trust. Ceviche Mixto and Nachos also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.8 rating across 712 Google reviews.

Where is ROJO GUSANO located?

ROJO GUSANO is located at 4217 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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