Our Picks
1492 Tapas Bar
Housed in a four-story River North Greystone, offers traditional tapas and entrees including a veal chop "painted" with sherry and balsamic vinegar and served with an artichoke tortilla (the quiche-like Spanish version, not the Mexican variety) and "Paella 1492"--stocked with chicken, shrimp, mussels and calamari, it's sized for one and served in a miniature paella pan.
More...Birrieria Zaragoza
If you are looking for something different when it comes to Mexican food then this is the place. Expertly roasted goat shank is celebrated every day here.
It's all about the goat here!! Birrieria Zaragoza goes through approximately 22 young goats in a weekend, seasoning the meat with kosher salt before gently cooking it in a sealed steamer on a stovetop for five-six hours. Unlike most birrieros, they make their consommé, which is tomato-based, without drippings from the meat. It's a method John learned by videotaping Segura's wife, and it results in a clean broth without the fat. After steaming, an ancho-based mole is applied to the meat and then transferred in to an oven to roast, resulting in a wonderfully tasty oven-roasted birria. The birria is accompanied with hand made corn tortillas, which are made on a wood tortilla press. The tortillas are an exquisite vehicle for the goat, lightly drizzled with the consommé and garnished with chile de arbol Picante, onions, cilantro and lime and roasted arbol peppers.
Cantina Laredo - Chicago
Cantina Laredo serves authentic Mexican dishes in a sophisticated atmosphere. We offer daily fish specials, grilled chicken and steaks complimented by signature sauces such as chipotle-wine with portobello mushrooms or sauteéd artichoke hearts and roasted red bell peppers.
1492 Tapas Bar
Housed in a four-story River North Greystone, offers traditional tapas and entrees including a veal chop "painted" with sherry and balsamic vinegar and served with an artichoke tortilla (the quiche-like Spanish version, not the Mexican variety) and "Paella 1492"--stocked with chicken, shrimp, mussels and calamari, it's sized for one and served in a miniature paella pan.
Adobo Grill Old Town
A word from Adobo Grill - Old Town
Adobo serves the finest Authentic Rustic Mexican Cuisine. It is also one of the top Mexican restaurants in the city is best know for table-side guacamole, margaritas and a collection of over 80 tequilas.
Big Star
It's a good bar with good music, good, cheap drinks and good, cheap food.
Here it's all about the tacos...
The short menu includes a handful of a la carte tacos and tostadas, queso fundido (melted cheese with chorizo), beans, a salad and guacamole it's inexpensive (tacos are $2.00 - $3.00) and delicious.
Blue Agave Restaurant
If you are looking for a Mexican Resturant that makes its own hot salsa, and the Margaritas will make your feet dance, then visit Blue Agave.
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba
Cafe Iberico
Carnivale
Carnivale is a reflection of Latin culture and community, as passionate as the people themselves. The soulful cuisine allows you to explore the dishes of Cuba, Puerto Rico, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Argentina, El Salvador, and Mexico. The kaleidoscope of colors, music and playful décor ignites the sense of being in a Latin house party. Executive Chef Mark Mendez proudly supports the Green City Market and uses as many local ingredients as possible and uses sustainable products out of concern for the environment and community.
Cemitas Puebla
This restaurant was featured on the Food Networks - "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives".
Cuatro
Exposure Tapas Supper Club
Hacienda Tecalitlan
Ixcapuzalco
L' Patron Tacos
Tacos You’ll Fall In Love With.....
La Cantina Grill
With distinct Mexican Cantina decorating style, the founders created a unique restaurant concept around original recipes that demanded the freshest ingredients tailored around La Cantina's family tastes. Beyond tacos, burritos, and enchiladas, La Cantina specializes in Mexican char-grilled marinated steaks, perfectly seasoned fish fillets, ceviche and our jumbo butterfly shrimp.
La Taberna Tapas on Halsted
La Taberna offers such signature dishes as Croquettas de Pollo (chicken croquettes with chipotle aioli), Empanadas de Picadillo (four ground beef turnovers with raisins, queso fresco and chile ancho sauce garnished with avocado mousse and radish), Vieras Salteadas (sauteed bay scallops, chistorra and Arbequina olives served with a creamy saffron sauce), Zarzuela (seafood stew with shrimp, squid, mussels and tomato-seafood broth) and Salmon (marinated cedar plank with seasonal vegetables and chile ancho sauce).
Maiz Anojitos Y Bebidas
Choose one of the six basic tortilla options and then choose your fillings or toppings as you review the menu.
Mercadito Chicago
The festive 120-seat space playfully blends rustic rope lanterns and whitewashed brick walls with glittery accents and aggressive artwork by Erni Vales, a New York graffiti artist who has created sets for rock stars, nightclubs, television and movies. The midday crowd is young and dressed for the office, chatting comfortably over jazzy, contemporary music.