Estereo — Restaurant in West Chicago Township

Do not go to this bar if you are a young woman. The bouncers are extremely hostile and are not afraid to get in your face and yell at you. First of all, the vibes are extremely weird here. The DJ is playing music but literally no one is dancing. My three friends and I were the only ones who were by the DJ booth dancing to his amazing mixes. The DJ deserves more credit here. He is the only positive thing about this bar.

My friend and I needed to go to the bathroom and there was no line so we went in together. We took about 60 seconds each to use the bathroom and we exited very quickly. When we exited the bathroom, the bouncer approached us and got in our faces and asked us if we understood what the door sign said. Apparently their rule is that only one person may use the bathroom at a time Which is fine. However, I did not understand that this would result in us being escorted out of the bar and the drinks being taken out of our hands while being reprimanded. The bouncer who was disrespectful, was a tall black man with braids and dreads. My friend and I were sober using the bathroom and not causing any issues at all. However, he did not seem to be concerned with the middle age woman who was literally a noodle at the bar unconscious. This Barr should definitely consider hiring a new bouncer management service because these bouncers have anger management and their ego is way above their head! Do not come...

I've been here multiple times and always had a good time, well-made cocktails, chill atmosphere, etc. until this past weekend.

Some friends and I showed up to celebrate a friend's 30th birthday. We got out of our Lyft, some of us donning those silly plastic/foil party hats, when one person realized she had an open beer in her purse. She realized it was in there, pulled it out to go throw it away, and came back, at which point the bouncer started making a scene and yelling at us that "It ain't happenin tonight, go somewhere else." We asked "why?" and he just kept repeating that same phrase. Okay, weird, but whatever, let's text our friends who are also on their way and let them know.

While we stood near the line and figured out our plan, this bouncer kept harassing us and yelling at us. At one point, and this is not hyperbole, he literally got in my friend's face and said "You've been a pain all night, you're about to get hurt" – we had been standing near that bar for a total of 3, maybe 4 minutes.

Long story short, we went elsewhere, but this bouncer was a complete lunatic, acting like a toddler on a power trip. I don't know what his deal was, but threatening to physically harm potential patrons for just standing on the sidewalk is not a good business strategy. Avoid this place...

⭐ Rating: 5/5 ⭐

If you’re looking for a laid-back yet vibrant spot with 🔥 Latin beats, strong drinks, and a fun crowd, Estereo is IT! 💃🏽🎶✨

🌆 Ambiance:

Think open-air vibes, dim lighting, and an effortlessly cool crowd that actually came to dance 🕺🏽💃🏽. It’s the kind of place where you can let loose, sip on aesthetic cocktails, and vibe out without it feeling pretentious.

🍸 Drinks: • Cocktails on point 🍹—flavorful and refreshing. • Shots? Not the smoothest, but the bartender made them worth it with her energy! 🥃🔥 • Drinks range around the $10 mark, but the experience? 100% worth it.

🎶 Music & Vibes: • If you love old-school cumbias, reggaeton, salsa, and Latin beats, this is your place! 🎵💃🏽 • REAL dancing—not just people standing around holding a drink. • The DJ knew what they were doing, keeping the floor packed without annoying song switches.

💡 Pro Tips:

✔ Best for: A casual date, girls’ night, or a fun spot to pregame. ✔ Come early! It fills up fast, and you want space to dance. ✔ Be ready to move! If you’re just trying to lounge, this isn’t your scene. ✔ Bring cash for tips! The bartenders here deserve it.

Estereo is one of those bars that just hits different—high energy, amazing music, and a crowd that’s actually there to have fun. Definitely...