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Frontera Grill |
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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. Saturday brunch earns raves at this city favorite, which is considered by some to be the best Mexican restaurant in America. The 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 authentic tacos, tamales, breakfast burritos, 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 - Mexican) |
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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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Blue Agave |
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(Restaurants - Mexican) |
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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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Salpicon |
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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 - Mexican) |
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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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1035 N Ashland Ave, Chicago 60622 • 773-486-6850
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Distance:
~2.62 mi * |
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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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La Pasadita |
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1132 N Ashland Ave, Chicago 60622 • 773-384-6537
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Distance:
~2.67 mi * |
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WEST TOWN. "The Best Tacos in Town," touts the superlative on the three eateries of this family-owned enterprise, all of which are located on the same block. The places are slightly different: The original has a spare dining area; the second one (1140 N Ashland Ave; phone 773-278-0384) has a small menu of meat tacos and burritos, including tongue; and the third (1141 N Ashland Ave; phone 773-278-0384) serves plate dinners and veggie items. Cheap, authentic, and tasty Mexican food. |
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Tecalitlan |
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1814 W Chicago Ave, Chicago 60622 • 773-384-4285
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Distance:
~2.76 mi * |
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WEST SIDE. This friendly Mexican eatery serves heaping helpings of homemade south-of-the-border fare. Try traditional huevos rancheros, any number of enchiladas, or chicken fajitas. Top-notch steaks sizzle as well and go perfectly with one of the specialty mole sauces and a margarita. The comfortable interior features a lovely ceiling mural and a fountain. You'll love the low prices, too! |
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Nuevo Leon |
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1515 W 18th St, Chicago 60608 • 312-421-1517
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Distance:
~2.97 mi * |
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WEST SIDE. This Pilsen area Mexican standby has been in the neighborhood for over 40 years. The basic Mexican food served here includes a home-style breakfast as well as late night (until 5am) eats on the weekends. Try the pork ribs cooked in a zesty red sauce or baked chicken that's battered and served alongside potatoes and carrots. A jukebox that includes Spanish entries makes for a lively atmosphere. |
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Maiz |
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1041 N California Ave, Chicago 60622 • 773-276-3149 • 773-610-2111
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Distance:
~4.05 mi * |
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WEST SIDE. Maiz might be a tiny restaurant, but the owners have big ideas, and the food has big taste! Carlos and Margaret Reyna's cozy little Mexican restaurant is based on the idea of "pre-Hispanic cuisine." The staples of this diet, and of the restaurant's menu, are maize (corn), beans, chilies, and zucchini. When you dine at Maiz, you first choose one of the six basic tortilla options and then choose your fillings or toppings. The chicken chalupa with rice and the daily tamale special are especially popular. Don't miss the "special sauces" that are sitting out on the tables. They are homemade and pack a kick! |
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