Goat is the only thing on the menu at Birrieria Zaragoza. We’ll take carnitas on everything, please! Photo credit: Ginny Birrieria Zaragoza A half-dozen tacos for the road is never a bad idea. Heck, you can get the crispy taco dorado (a chorizo and potato filling) for $0.99. One pound of pork carnitas goes for $12.99. These carnitas are some of the best around.Īnd the price can’t be beat. Guided by a family recipe that goes back 40 years to the Michoacan region of Mexico, the staff joyfully dole out carnitas–chunks of pork cooked slowly for hours until crispy on the outside but tender on the inside–by either the taco or the pound. From the chicharrones hanging in the window, to the overwhelmingly delightful aroma of slow roasted pork once you step in, you can tell immediately you’re in safe culinary hands. The original location on 18th Street in Pilsen is tiny (take-out only) but Carnitas Uruapan leaves an unforgettable impression. Did I mention the french toast on orange-infused sweet sponge bread, the one with pink peppercorn ice cream and fresh berries? Honestly, is it time for breakfast yet? Carnitas Uruapan Between the duck waffles, the chorizo crepes, and the tzuco shakshuka, you can’t go wrong. As is the Chile Relleno, a poblano pepper stuffed with tomato fondue and panela cheese.Īs good as the dinner menu is, the brunch offerings are even better. The Cochinita Pibil–a pork shank with a black bean purèe and habañero salsa served with tortillas–is an absolute star. His expertise, along with the warm, inviting decor and earthen ambiance make for a standout experience amidst a River North scene crowded with celebrity chefs. Guytan was the first Mexican chef to receive a Michelin star. Tzuco’s menu is a perfect amalgamation of Chef Carlos Guytan’s Mexican roots and his training in French cuisine, to delicious results. Treat yourself to a night at Topolobampo in Chicago for some amazing Mexican food. Any list of the best Mexican food in Chicago has to include a Rick Bayless restaurant. Topolobampo is a “treat yourself” pick for a night on the town. Trust in the award-winning wine pairings. The seven-course tasting menu is constantly changing, but the quality is always consistent. Topolobampo has won every award imaginable for everything from Service to Taste to Sustainability. With its upscale take on regional Mexican cuisine, Topolobampo (along with its sister restaurant Frontera Grill) not only put River North on the restaurant map when it debuted in 1980, it smashed our preconceptions of what Mexican fine dining could be.Ĭhef Bayless hasn’t looked back since, amassing an absolute haul of honors while opening new restaurants, writing cookbooks and hosting cooking shows on TV. This Michelin-starred gem is the crown jewel of Rick Bayless’ culinary empire.
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Come with an open mind and leave with a full belly! Topolobampo The Brocollini en Nogada with pickled golden raisins, charred shishitos, apples, and pomegranate honey, is a salad to forget all other salads. Even the guacamole goes a step beyond–adorned with garlic, serrano, sea salt and chile ash. The menu is littered with inventive dishes ideal for sharing and comparing favorites among a group. Over in Logan Square, Chef Diana Davila has Mi Tocaya Antojeria, a small-plate cafe focused on “ antojitos,” little cravings. Photo credit: stu_spivack Mi Tocaya Antojeria
There is no shortage of delicious tacos in Chicago.
He brought his childhood nickname too, from when he and his brothers used to bring fresh produce to the market, and everyone called them the Cinco Rabanitos–the Five Radishes.
Having learned under Chicago-legend Rick Bayless, Chef Sotelo sought to bring a taste of his hometown of Guerrero, Mexico to Chicago’s south side. You could throw a dart at the menu and you’ll still end up ordering something delicious. Located just one block from the National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen, Chef Alfonso Sotelo and his 5 Rabanitos team serve up a huge menu of authentic dishes (tortas, tacos, moles, oh my!) with quality ingredients in a colorful, friendly atmosphere.
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