We made our second trip to Chile Toreado. It's local to us and we should be going there more often. The guacamole was great and so was my mole. House margaritas are great too. Quaint little spot. read more

I cannot believe it took me this long to check this place out! I've been to 5 Rabanitos and was excited when I saw they had opened this restaurant, even closer to my home. I ordered for pick-up, but will definitely at there soon. The veggie enchiladas with peanut salsa and shrimp pozole were so good! Just the right amount of spice and so flavorful. I also got a pepino margarita to go. Can't wait to try more of the menu! read more

This place was so good! Service was good and I had one of the best margaritas I've ever had. We had the Citrusy Mezcal Margarita, queso fundido, ceviche verde, and torta ahogada. All were really good! Nice little casual spot for good quick food. Not super pricey which is always nice. read more

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I ordered their tortas on a Saturday evening and they were both delicious! The carnitas torta was flavorful and juicy. The bread was toasty and crispy (a bit too crispy at the top for my liking). The asada torta was softer and flavorful too. The cheese was melted perfectly that it blended well with the meat. The bread was not soggy. Thank god because I usually worry about bread getting soggy when ordered to-go. Both the meats were not dry and they were seasoned well. The red salsa was good (not spicy) and better than the green one (and that's coming from someone who usually prefers green salsa). The green one was good but I still liked the red one more. I would order from here again. Maybe I'll try one of their platillos. read more

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These are the kinda business that we must support! 1.) friendly staff 2.) Amazing food 3.) afordable 4.) Good quality I got the Milanesa meal... Crunchy, tasty and the sauce was the chef kiss My friend got torta de Milanesa... He says that was one of the best that he's had in the city Bf got steak tacos... Really good! Homemade tortillas The plantain appetizer out of this world If you are around the neighborhood don't hesitate stop by and get really good Mexican food read more

35th is on fire with its new family owned restaurants! I ordered the pollito "toreado" style, if you love mole get it! My bf got the carne en su jugo caldo (meat in its own juice) it was spicy but so delicious. One of the owners was going around talking to the customers, asking how they liked everything & telling them about the other dishes. We talked to him for a bit, & he recommended I get the shrimp next time, which I can't wait to go back for. Go to Pochos across the street for breakfast, then hop on over to Chile Toreado later for dinner. read more

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Absolutely wonderful. We started with the Tlayuda con Carne which was splendid. It is effectively a Mexican pizza with steak on it but they use an extremely unique crust. I then had the mole enchiladas and they were fantastic. The mole was so tasty and rich. They use homemade tortillas in all of their dishes. My wife ordered the steak tacos and enjoyed them. The steak on her tacos was a bit fatty but she still very much enjoyed the fresh tortillas. Highly recommend. read more

food was horrible the mole enchiladas just tastes off plus the horchata tasted like it came from a pre mix box , the breaded milenesa TRASH just all around TRASH read more

Love the food, the ceviche verde was fresh, perfectly seasoned not too sour like the other ceviches I've tasted. The flavor is just right. Torta has a light crunch. The mojo shrimp has a mild garlicky flavor just right served with warm tortillas. Would come back! read more

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Delicious food! We had the taco dinner, the ceviche verde, and the pollo toreado. The platanos are addictive. The service was excellent, the owner even jumped our car after dinner. 100% recommended! read more

Chile Toreado - The service was excellent, the owner even jumped our car after dinner. - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Torta de milanesa is bomb, that is all! Torta ahoga is good but Milanesa is so much better. Huaraches are better than sopes. Overall the food is good! read more

Jorge and I went back for our second lunch there. We ordered different menu items this time and were absolutely delighted. Jorge had four different tacos. I had the chicken enchiladas with mole grandma style. The mole is well elaborated with a deep rich flavor, not too spicy yet spicy enough to make you think of a Mexican family celebration. Where do they get their masa? Love the flavor. Jorge enjoyed the café de olla so much that he had 3 cups. I had the fresh lemonade. We treated ourselves to the tres leches cake for dessert which was enough to share. Great service, the owner came over to our table to greet us which was a nice touch. read more

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Elevated Mexican-style food. We had the vegetarian enchiladas and the chicken milanesa. Both fresh, clean taste, a cut above the ordinary. Great mashed potatoes! Price OK. Service good. We also had the only desert, chocolate crust flan, additionally very good. Will return to try more things. So nice to see normal restaurants in McKinley Park. read more

Really good! Great, attentive, friendly service. Good margaritas. Great plantain app with chipotle sauce and cheese, great homemade tortillas & steak tacos, beans were great, and our friends loved their milanesa torta and meal with milanesa with mashed potatoes. Highly recommended & will definitely go back! read more

Glad this restaurant is within walking distance from the crib. Even better when I found out they are related to the 5 Rabanitos Restaurant in Pilsen. Just like 5 Rabanitos, my personal favorite here is the Steak Torta. Great place to grab a bite with good drinks. Service was great and food was good. I also noticed they have a small outdoor patio now that didn't look too busy. Will definitely stop by again soon to try different things. read more

This place has great authentic Mexican food like my mom and grandma would cook, always fresh and warm. Really nice family that owns it, Highly recommend it. read more

We wanted to try Chile Toreado since we enjoyed the food at their sister restaurant 5 Rabanitos in Pilsen. We stopped in a Friday afternoon for lunch. Quick reliable service - we were seated immediately and the waiter was always attentive. We ordered a pork torta and enchiladas de mole. The enchiladas were amazing and the mole sauce was phenomenal. But do not get a torta!! They serve them on a rock hard baguette where you'll practically chip a tooth when you bite down. That being said, we can't wait to go back and try more dishes!! read more

Bro, the tacos/sope de carne asada, AMAZING! Torta de milanesa, AMAZING! Attentive server and the chef is nice too! The restaurant is nice and spacious. read more

Amazing food and wonderful customer service! My husband had the carne en su jugo and I had the ceviche with a pepino margarita. Simply delicious! Definitely recommending this place to my family and friends :) read more

Definitely recommend this restaurant. We tried the al pastor, asada and pibil tacos- great flavor and semi crispy tortilla! We also tried the asada Torta- the soft on the inside and slight crisp on outside of the bread in combination with all the other ingredients definitely hit the spot! Everything tasted delicious! I can't wait to go back to try more from their menu! read more

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I really enjoyed lunch here today. I had vegetarian enchiladas with mole sauce and they were delicious. The portions are large and presentation is very attractive. The restaurant has a comfortable ambiance and the staff is professional and attentive. We will definitely be back. Oh, and the coffee is really tasty. read more

Everything I had here was tremendous! They may also have the best French toast I've ever had. Go out of your way to go here. It's awesome!

Loved all of the food, from the starters to the main dishes. Chef was amazing checking up on all of the tables, the staff was cordial and attentive. Cocktails were also great, don't let the simple look of this place fool you, the food is truly outstanding!!! Try the tlayuda and the sopes! read more

Our to-go spot was for tacos was open for take out only. We came here and once seated my sons decided they were no longer wanted tacos. They had the kids crispy chicken. One of my sons didn't eat his because they don't carry ketchup. If you have a kids menu ketchup is a must. I had the torta agohada. It was disappointing. They make the torta on ciabatta bread. It was flavorless and the agohada sauce was lacking. Also didn't like the fact we waited so long and the restaurant was not busy at all. Don't understand all the great reviews. read more

Went there for a late lunch on Saturday. For appetizer we had the guacamole and chips. We then ordered the carne en su jugo and the chicken mole echiladas. For dessert we ordered the fried plantains. Everything was very good and freshly made. The service was great as well. read more

This place looks so unassuming from the outside but inside what an inviting and lovely space. The wait staff was so helpful and friendly. I came alone for lunch and had the seasonal salad with grilled chicken. The dressing was so good! I would have loved more veggies but overall it was sooo good and had a ton of chicken. That's the picture attached. I came back the next day with a group of coworkers and we also had a great experience. The mole was authentic and tasted homemade. It was a Guerrero style mole which means it was a dark brown sauce with a mix of chiles, nuts, spices and chocolate. The torta was on a very beautiful looking baguette like bread. Very artisanal looking. The tacos were on homemade tortillas. I had one cochinita pibil, one al pastor and one barbacoa. ALL three were perefectly seasoned and delicious. I can't say enough good things about this new place! It's a must try. read more

Chile Toreado - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Good service very yummy food! The tacos were amazing. My favorite was pastor and the person I was with loved the asada. We also got sopes and they were yummy too. read more

The food was fantastic! So flavorful and perfectly made. We tried a few things and shared with each other so I was fortunate enough to get a taste of a few dishes. The short rib barbacoa was so good I could have ate the whole thing by myself!! Will be back to try the rest of the menu. read more

We had been eyeing the place for a few weeks and finally went their for my partners birthday. It was awesome. I had the pollito toreado and it was so delicious. For appetizers we had the ceviche and the plantains. Those plantains. Wow. So delicious. I'd come back just for those. Highly recommend this place. The staff is so nice and hospitable. The owner came up to us and asked us how our meal was and told us they were pretty knew. Check it out! You won't regret it. read more

so good! And they have a WHOLE VEGETARIAN SECTION!! which is so welcome. I had the mole, and I finally understand what the fuss is about. The Hongos and Guacomole are also top notch. Everything was delicious, interesting, beautifully presented, and very reasonably priced, for that level of food and service. Service was great: our waiter actually noticed that our table was a little wobbly, and went to get something to fix it. Without anyone saying anything or even really being bothered by it - but - it was just a kind of emblematic move. Also, cloth napkins, which always say "we care about you" :) Also, owners are two brothers who live in McKinley Park. Let the rebirth of 35th Street begin!! read more

Thought we'd give this place a try because of the outdoor dining close to home. Was hoping for a traditional Mexican meal. Food seems aimed at the hipsters. Everything tasted sweet for some reason. The al pastor tacos were too sweet even after pouring salsa all over. Black beans and rice were okay tho. My gf's tiny huarache was also sweet and not worth $8. All the food was expensive for the portion sizes. Al Pastor Tacos read more

My sister and I popped in for a bite to eat before heading to the airport. This place is fantastic! We ordered three vegetarian appetizers because I kicked meat in May, but boy were these some of the most flavorful dishes I've had in a while. We shared Hongos Enchipotlados, Papas Toreadas and Tlayuda Vegetariana. Everything was top rate! The waiter let me try the mole and if I were eating chicken, I would have indulged in the mole enchiladas in heartbeat. There are classic interior Mexico gems on the menu and the owners clearly know how to mix spices! You can't go wrong here. Fantastic food. read more

Recently a friend recommended Chile Toreado an the first thing I did was look them up. Found great reviews and from the pics posted by customers I could tell it was quality dining. I called them up with a few questions and they were extremely friendly and helpful. Because of the current Social-Distancing they are providing a smaller menu. Now the review: Bravo! They have about the best tasting Mexican food you could ask for. Their seasoning allows for the palette to enjoy each flavor without over powering your taste buds. Truly Culinary Creation! Chile Toreado is head above the rest, now my place for Mexican food in our area! Can't wait to the day I can enjoy their many culinary offerings from their regular menu!!! read more

Great food , great service in a neighborhood location! Totally recommend it, yes it's a little pricey compared to other similar restaurants, but it's worth every penny. They take tacos and tortas and bring it up a notch. read more

Checked all the boxes of delicious food, margaritas, and patio seating. Shared the veggie tlayuda and then had cochinita pibil sope, al pasto taco, and tinga taco. Everything including their salsas were delicious. The spicy mezcal margarita was perfect. Service was great, super friendly and offered great recommendations. Hoping to return soon and try more of the menu! read more

Good food. Had the Milanese and bistec. The drinks were great and fresh guacamole and chips.

This place is excellent!! The customer service, food and cocktails are superb! I highly recommend the enchiladas de molé, super yummy!

Went there with a friend today, first time for both of us. We figured that since it was related to 5 Rabanitos, it would be good. We were not disappointed. Everybody was nice, the decor was cheerful, and the food was excellent. I had the veggie torta and it was as great as a veggie torta could be. She had the chicken milanesa sandwich and really really liked it, a flat-out 10. The Jamaica and Limonada beverages were fine too, as were the tortilla chips and green and red salsas. Highly recommended for an exceptional lunch. read more

This restaurant started a few months ago I think, and then the economy was stopped by a virus. Just before that in February, Chile Toreado catered a lunch in the Chicago loop for 50 people, at IBM. The owner himself brought the food. THAT'S CARING. It was the most fabulous lunch, that started off a day full of activity with a visiting VP. The whole day went beautifully, and I truly feel that the love these guys at Chile Toreado showed their food was *outstanding*, it was felt by all, and propelled the great day ahead. I got so many thank you's by the staff for our lunch. They are trained by Rick Bayless, one of the most well-known chefs for Mexican food, that there is. So there is that also ~!!! They are in McKinley park, a total treasure. We have to fight to keep our treasures beyond the virus stronghold. I will be getting takeout from there tonight with a friend. Cheers~! read more

Just had the most beautifully delicious carne en su jugo. The handmade tortillas and salsas were perfect! Cant wait to try everything on the menu. read more