voted top 10 fusion/tapas restaurants in illinois.

#1 best of the west &

#1 west suburban living!

Family owned - Local ingredients - gluten friendly & vegan options - farm to table - craft cocktails

About Altiro Group

We’re a family-owned restaurant group rooted in Northern Illinois, crafting Latin fusion cuisine inspired by the bold, vibrant flavors of Spain, Mexico, and South America.

Our menu is made for sharing—tapas-style plates that spark conversation and bring people together. From modern takes on beloved classics to our signature house-made sangria and inventive craft cocktails, every bite and sip is infused with flavor, creativity, and connection.

We source with intention:

  • Local ingredients whenever possible

  • Hormone-free meats from Slagel Family Farm

  • Grass-fed poultry

  • Agave-based sweeteners

  • Fresh fruits and vegetables delivered daily

With distinctive concepts like Amore Mio, Red Room on NY, and Enigma, Altiro Group pairs culinary artistry with genuine hospitality. Each restaurant tells its own story through vibrant food, inviting spaces, and memorable experiences.

At our heart, we believe in the magic of bringing people together—one plate, one cocktail, one story at a time.


About Altiro Founders

Mexican slang for being on top of it / on it!
— Altiro

Former professional soccer player of Mexican teams, Executive Chef Roberto Avila went from real estate guru in Mexico to restauranteur in Illinois with his wife, Erika Villanueva who is the interior designer and special events coordinator of Altiro's restaurants.

Roberto has been successful in every journey that he has embarked in. What is the key to his success? It is simple. Erika says, "The motto my husband lives by is Love and Passion.

This motto is reflected in the culture at Altiro's restaurants, from their interior decor, dish presentations, menu development to their source of their ingredients and warm customer service.

The secret ingredients that makes their menu delish are LOVE and PASSION!

Buen provecho!
 

Locations / Reservations

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WHEATON - est. September 20, 2019

Features:

  • Patio Seating

  • Street Parking/ Public Parking Garage

  • Private Event Space Available/ Catering

More about Wheaton
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AURORA - est. March 1, 2020

Features:

  • Patio Seating

  • 1 block away from Paramount Theatre

  • Street Parking/ Public Parking Garage

  • Private Event Space Available/ Catering

more about aurora

Amore Mio Italian - est. November 17, 2023

Features:

  • Speakeasy/ Piano Bar with Live Music Thursday-Saturday

  • Street Parking/ Public Parking Garage

  • Private Event Space Available/ Catering

More About Amore Mio

Enigma Geneva - est. July 18, 2025

Enigma is an intimate dining experience in Geneva by Altiro Group, known for bold Latin flavors and creative hospitality. Led by Chef Cristian Orozco, the menu blends seasonal ingredients with global techniques, offering elegant dishes that honor tradition with a modern twist.

more about Enigma

PLAINFIELD - est. February 15, 2024

Features:

  • Patio Seating

  • Street Parking/ Public Parking Garage

  • Private Event Space Available/ Catering

more about plainfield

Altiro on Third - est. October 16, 2024

Features:

  • Patio Seating

  • Street Parking/ Public Parking Garage

  • Private Event Space Available/ Catering

More about Geneva

Red Room on NY- est. December, 2023

Features:

  • Speakeasy/ Piano Bar

  • Live Jazz Band every Friday Night

  • DJ’s every Saturday Night

More about Red Room

Happiness, Served by the Hour!

HAPPY HOUR Menu

*Excludes our Wheaton location due to Wheaton City Codes.

 

Altiro, Catrinas!

Elevate your next event with our beautiful sculptures!

 
 

Ricardo Soltero

Born in Nayarit, Mexico Ricardo Soltero has been the scenery director and stage-set designer for the biggest Dia de los Muertos celebration in the United States which takes place annually at Hollywood Forever Cemetery.

His pieces have adorned and colored an array of cultural exhibits , fundraisers as well as transformed ballrooms into magical environments with his paper mache, recycled materials, wood and styrofoam sculpted  works , as well as iron rod sculptures for moving performances.

Ricardo Soltero’s work can be found in the City of Los Angeles, New York, Mexico, and now with Altiro’s collaboration with Ricardo, they can be found throughout the Chicagoland area.

 

Wheaton, Illinois - Frida Destination - July 2023

Geneva, Illinois - Frida Destination - August 2023

Aurora, Illinois - Frida Destination - August 2023

Chicago, Illinois - Fall Festival, Dia de los muertos activation- October 2023

ALMAS - Alliance of Latinos Motivating Action in the Suburbs - Day of the dead celebration- november 2023

Illinois hispanic chamber of commerce - Day of the dead gala - november 2023

Aurora, IL - Day of the dead 4 course meal Dinner Celebration - November 2023

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Catering

 Please fill out the form below and choose one of our delicious pre-defined catering packages!

Once you select the package that best suits your needs, we can schedule a tasting so you can try your selected dishes and discuss your event needs before we save the date!

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