Havana absolutely lives up to its reputation! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with…read morewarm smiles and amazing service. We came for the mojito flight, and it did not disappoint--it was so good! We also ordered the steak plate and the Torta Cubana, and everything was delicious. I honestly cannot rave enough about this place. The food, drinks, atmosphere, and service were all excellent. A special thank you to Ixchel, who was absolutely amazing and made our experience even better. I love this place and definitely recommend it!

Umm no thanks…read more There was a smashed cockroach on my glass. It was huge. One of the people who worked there saw me holding up the glass to look at it and quickly took it away. Margarita was pretty gross. How do they not have guacamole. This was a big mistake.

I've been to Sila's Mediterranean several times, and the ingredients have always been fresh and…read moreconsistent. My usual make-your-own bowl includes chicken or steak for protein, greens, rice, fried potatoes, hummus, Jerusalem salad, and cucumbers. The fried potatoes are easily my favorites! The counter-service setup is similar to Chipotle or CAVA, making it easy to customize your meal. Service is efficient, and the casual atmosphere is perfect for a quick workday lunch.

The flavors here were so good and there is so much seating as well. All of the items in the menu…read morelook fire but the kids bowl itself was really filling! Their spicy rice is so well seasoned. It is a little on the pricier side but definitely will fill you up and give you some of the flavor you may be looking for.

Food is tasty and reasonably priced at this spot that is centrally located in the downtown Loop…read more This is a no frills spot. Walk up to the cashier, place your order, and they'll bring the food to your table. Self service soda or water station. Food is good and tasty; came out pipping hot but agree with other Yelpers that portions are small(er). Overall good food at good prices.

I'm Chicago for work and was staying the down the street. I stopped in for lunch as I was craving…read moreThai food and it was close by. I'm glad I did. I was greeted by a very friendly cashier and a warm smile. She guided me through my ordered which I chose the chicken potstickers and drunken noodles with shrimp. She also encouraged me to get the Thai tea, which I wasn't sure what that was but ended up really enjoying it. They brought the food to my table and checked on me while I eating, providing an upscale fast casual experience. Ideal for lunch. Sorry. I forgot to snap a picture but the presentation was very nice and food was well seasoned and flavorful.

Very good service and selection - in fact, way too many items like pizza and tacos…read more We went for the Indian cuisine. Goat curry, chili paneer, chicken tika masala, a bunch of different naan, and it was excellent. Order at the counter, then they bring it to the table. Excellent service, super friendly and helpful staff!!!

Good spot, well located and decent vibes. Clean friendly people and they are very much willing to…read morehelp. Portion and quality was decent for the most part but the butter chicken was a bit bland for my taste. Overall - worth a visit if you're in the area. Decent lunch specials as well

It's Always Great to Know the Bartender!…read more I've been to Cabra many times, and the rooftop remains one of my favorite spots in the city. The views are incredible, the drinks are fantastic, and trust me, there are plenty of options in West Loop, but Cabra definitely stands out. On this particular visit, my homie Doan was bartending, and I was meeting up with a friend for a little catch-up. We grabbed seats at the bar, which I always recommend if you can. If you're planning to visit, I'd definitely suggest making a reservation because everyone wants to experience that rooftop view! For food, I ordered the Saltado Beef, which came with potatoes, vegetables, peppers, and Korean barbecue-style steak. It was absolutely delicious. My friend ordered the yucca fries, and we also shared both the beef and chicken empanadas. Everything was really good. And of course, shout-out to our amazing bartender, Doan, for making one of the best Old Fashioneds in the city! Overall, Cabra has everything you want: amazing ambiance, fantastic food, great service, excellent drinks, and one of the most beautiful views in Chicago. What more could you ask for? 5 out of 5 stars!

We went to Cabra for the "Grazing" Happy Hour…read more Our goal was to bar hop/happy hour hop all around West Loop Chicago so I unfortunately did not order much here to save my stomach for the rest of the night. But overall, my experience was good and the happy hour is worth it! We got the Avocado Dip and the Rotating Cocktail which I believe was a Watermelon flavored drink. The guacamole for the avocado dip was so good! I highly recommend as a small bite to share for 2-3 people! The drinks were strong as well. I recommend trying to get seats for the terrace, so you get an amazing rooftop view! Service was good. I had to keep bumping up my reservation time due to time constraints, but the employee was so nice and accommodating! I recommend coming here and taking advantage of their happy hour menu, especially with a view that nice. Also, in the hotel where Cabra is located, there is a photo booth by the elevators. Make sure to take a quick picture there too!

You wouldn't think that someone from Southern California would find a taco spot outside of the home…read moreturf that's good. This place is it! From the service to the food to the drinks, this is definitely the spot. We for a few different tacos. You really can't go wrong. Kids killed the fish taco. My favorite was the carne asada. Each had toppings specific to the type of taco. Wasn't all the same like a lot of places. This made all the difference. Fresh ingredients as well. Of course we tried the margaritas. Super refreshing and flavorful. Coming on from the wild summer rain, a margarita did not seem like the right drink but it absolutely always is. Service was super friendly. The server was joking around with my kids a lot. I always appreciate when they acknowledge the kids and engage with them. Many establishments just ignore them for whatever reason. Definitely need to try if you're around. I would definitely come back.

Fun fact of the day: Mexican Radio is a song by rock band Wall of Voodoo. This was news to me when…read moreI met a friend here for a recent happy hour, who informed me of this fact. Much like the song, Mexican Radio the restaurant brings bold flavors and vibrant energy to the Loop. The eating establishments in this space have been through multiple incarnations. This recently revamped restaurant/bar is located adjacent to the Hyatt Centric Hotel. I have been here for happy hour on two occasions and can recommend the regular margarita and the spicy margarita. At times the bar seating can get packed, and other times not so much, so I recommend getting here early to snag a preferred seat. Prices are reasonable, especially for downtown Chicago. There is also an outdoor patio to soak up the last days of summer and early autumn.

I want to start by saying how much I enjoy the food and the atmosphere of your restaurant. Billal…read moreis truly a great addition to your team his professionalism and customer service is incredible. Unfortunately, the last couple of times especially tonight I was forced to listen to screaming and anger by your kitchen staff. It really screws up the energy and desire to go to your place. I am not impressed by that kind of behavior and disrespect to other team members. Someone really needs to address this because if it continues good food or not, I will go elsewhere. That kitchen staff really need to control that kind of despicable behavior. No one deserves to be spoken to that way, and I as a paying customer I do not need the floor show. Shame on them!!!!

Santiago greeted us as we entered... He convinced us this was the place to eat. He was right…read moreSantiago is so nice and accomodating. He really makes the experience The food was served quickly. I had the veggie sandwich and a chicken pita. Both were amazing. This may have been an accidental dinner..but what a wonderful accident. I would Definately eat here again.

I read about Tzuco on either Eater or Infatuation and booked it because it was within walking…read moredistance of our hotel near Water Tower, had an interesting-sounding upscale Mexican menu, and had Michelin recognition. Plus they open early-ish for dinner, 4 pm. Tzuco is a well-decorated restaurant with a main dining room, bar/lounge and patio. We reserved at the kitchen counter, 8 stools with views into the kitchen. The restrooms are attractive as well, with a communal sink area. The host was a bit aloof, but our server was friendly. We focused first on our entrees of interest, then our server walked us through which starters to go with, since our entrees were on the large side. Note the dishes are in Spanish, so one may require assistance with descriptions. Here's what we ordered: 1) Heirloom tomatoes. Refreshing and beautifully plated, with huitlacoche (a fungus that infects corn yet is considered a delicacy--"Mexican truffle") fondue, pickled peaches and basil oil. Delish. 2) Esquites. A pretty classic but well-done execution. Corn, epazote, chili powder, cheese and lime. 3) Couscous chile relleno. This is an entree, but we split it as a starter. A poblano pepper stuffed with cauliflower, guajillo and Gruyere cheese with a couscous salad alongside. Unique and delish. 4) Pink risotto. This was on the special October menu celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a journey through Jalisco, Mexico. The risotto had goat cheese and short rib, tinged pink with pickled onion, radish and beets. Nice. 5) Costillas de res. A HUGE whole short rib braised and served on the bone, topped with tomato, onion, charred avocado, Brussels sprouts and chiles. Served with flour tortillas, Could really serve two. The meat was very tender and the toppings were pushed up a notch from the ordinary. The tortillas seemed housemade. Took some home. 6) Maiz. Dessert. Charred corn ice cream actually shaped like a corn cob, with caramel, toffee, orange puree, honey gelee and caramel popcorn. Also unique and delish. Overall a unique and tasty meal. Many other dishes I'd like to try. Their Happy Hour menu also looks decent. The experience reminded me somewhat of a restaurant in our LA hometown called Damian, which also has an upscale Mexican menu.

Everything is still delicious! I'd absolutely come back AGAIN, and we rarely revisit the same spot…read moretwice, so that says a lot. Lobster Tostada 7.5/10: A pretty standard tortilla tostada topped with nice pieces of lobster and a yummy, creamy sauce. The peas added a nice texture. Mejillones 8/10: Loved the vinegary, tangy sauce, especially for dipping the perfectly butter-toasted sourdough. The mussels themselves were fine, but the dried chorizo and pickled jalapeños really elevated the dish. Cochinita Pibil 7/10: The pork shank was bordering on dry, but for the most part, it was still tender and soft. Loved the black bean purée and sauce underneath! The habanero salsa wasn't really my thing and felt unnecessary since everything was already so flavorful. Cacao 7.5/10: Satisfying, but not as good as Maiz. There wasn't a hard chocolate shell. Instead, it was a chocolate-almond mousse with coffee cake underneath that tasted almost like a brownie. The chocolate flakes added a nice crunch, and I appreciated that it wasn't overly sweet. Service 6/10: Service was more hands-off this time around. We didn't get our second appetizer until about 45 minutes into the reservation, so the food came out pretty slowly. We also didn't get as many check-ins or water refills as we did during our last visit. Despite the slower service, the food is still really good, and we'd happily come back to try more of the menu!