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Vermilion |
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10 W Hubbard St, Chicago 60610 312-527-4060
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Distance:
~0.50 mi * |
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Description:
RIVER NORTH. Indian fare and Nuevo Latino cusine collide at this hip and trendy restaurant in River North. |
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Frontera Grill |
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(Restaurants - Latin American) |
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445 N Clark St, Chicago 60610 312-661-1434
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Distance:
~0.62 mi * |
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RIVER NORTH. This eatery, a more casual sibling to fantastic Topolobampo, is considered among the best restaurants in the country. The dining room boasts folk art and vivid colors inside and sunny sidewalk seating outside. The ever-changing menu offers artistic dishes from award-winning chef Rick Bayless, including stuffed poblano peppers, tamales, charcoal-cooked lamb, and desserts like almond cake and buttermilk-lime ice cream. |
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User Rating: 8.75
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Topolobampo |
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(Restaurants - Latin American) |
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445 N Clark St, Chicago 60610 312-661-1434
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Distance:
~0.63 mi * |
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RIVER NORTH. One of the best Mexican restaurants in Chicago according to many fervent admirers, Topolobampo manages to accommodate growing ranks of patrons. The menu changes every other week and always includes great dishes whipped up by famed chef Rick Bayless, who has been named "Chef of the Year" by the James Beard Society. The complimentary guacamole – no chips, only fresh vegetables for dipping – is stellar. After you've sampled it, try the chef's tasting dinner, which offers five courses of exotic creations like trout served in a corn husk and perfect carne asado. |
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Fogo de Chão |
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(Restaurants - Latin American) |
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661 N La Salle St, Chicago 60610 312-932-9330
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Distance:
~0.84 mi * |
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RIVER NORTH. This Brazilian churrascaria features experienced gauchos who slice and roast a selection of 15 different meats tableside. Lamb, beef, pork, and chicken are all available. Plus, the price of your meal includes all-you-can eat on the meats as well as multiple side dishes and access to the cold buffet. The lodge-like interior is rustic yet upscale and features dark woods, a waterfall, a cowboy mural, and a decidedly masculine feel. |
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User Rating: 8.6
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Nacional 27 |
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(Restaurants - Latin American) |
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325 W Huron St, Chicago 60610 312-664-2727
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Distance:
~1.02 mi * |
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RIVER NORTH. National 27, whose name refers to the 27 recognized Latin American countries, offers a unique menu featuring a wide range of thrilling Latin American favorites. Indeed, from chimichurri sauce to garlic-roasted chicken Cubano, the skilled kitchen staff goes the extra mile to make sure even novices find something suited to their fancy. After hours, this hip restaurant turns into a nightclub that emanates the spicy grooves of salsa, merengue, and quebradita, making it one of the hippest destinations in town. |
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User Rating: 7.5
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Blue Agave |
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(Restaurants - Latin American) |
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1050 N State St, Chicago 60610 312-335-8900
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Distance:
~1.13 mi * |
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GOLD COAST. Head south of the border at this popular Mexican restaurant/bar, where savory food and strong tequilas keep locals happy. The walls are adorned with colorful stuffed burros and large sombreros, and bright blue and yellow accents make for a festive environment. Cacti dot the room, and both the bar and the menu are well-stocked with authentic favorites. Burritos, enchiladas, and tacos can be washed down with any one of numerous Mexican beers offered. |
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Carnivale |
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(Restaurants - Latin American) |
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702 W Fulton St, Chicago 60661 312-850-5005
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Distance:
~1.30 mi * |
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WEST LOOP. Colorful, loud, and festive, this Nuevo Latino eatery serves up flavorful, spicy food with an extra emphasis on flair and presentation. |
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Salpicon |
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(Restaurants - Latin American) |
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1252 N Wells St, Chicago 60610 312-988-7811
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Distance:
~1.52 mi * |
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OLD TOWN. The wild decor of this contemporary Mexican restaurant is the first clue that chef Priscilla Satkoff is set to deliver wonderful cuisine to your table. Satkoff's passion for innovative flavors and fresh ingredients is evident in everything she creates. Grilled pork tenderloin and tequila halibut are house favorites. Bright yellow and blue walls, hot pink tablecloths, high ceilings, and Alejandro Romero paintings – along with personal attention from the owners – give the place a warm, inviting feeling. |
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User Rating: 9.5
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Adobo Grill |
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(Restaurants - Latin American) |
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1610 N Wells St Piper's Alley, Chicago 60614 312-266-7999
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Distance:
~1.90 mi * |
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OLD TOWN. You haven't tasted guacamole until you've had it at Adobo Grill. Made tableside, it includes the freshest ingredients chopped right in front of you. It's smooth and tangy and hard to beat. Well-made margaritas abound to accompany the famous guacamole. This very popular restaurant is located in the Piper's Alley building and draws a young, upwardly mobile crowd. |
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El Barco Mariscos |
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(Restaurants - Latin American) |
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1035 N Ashland Ave, Chicago 60622 773-486-6850
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Distance:
~2.62 mi * |
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Description:
WEST TOWN. A popular West Town destination, El Barco Mariscos is swarmed daily by denizens who can't get enough of the mid-scale Mexican seafood restaurant. Get here early because it tends to become packed. The menu encompasses fish, steak, and chicken dishes, and they're accompanied by limes and various hot sauces that reside on the table. Portions are huge and come with beans and rice. The alcohol flows, too, thanks to giant margaritas and bottles of Corona. |
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