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    La Encantada

    4.3 (212 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Quiet
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Tortilla soup- delicious but chips were very greasy
    M S.

    Delicious! Had this place saved for awhile and got a chance to try it out. We walked in and the restaurant was empty bc they were anticipating a big group dinner- so we grabbed a seat and got to ordering. It's a one woman show with a young kid helping out but the service was great and all the food was delicious. My partner ordered poblanos nogada she loved it, we thought the sauce was a little too sweet but with the mix on the inside it was delicious. I do not reccomend the Chips and salsa. The chips are baked which makes my healthy conscious happy but WAY too hard and it was difficult to eat. I had one enchilada with poblano sauce with a side of the calabicitas- which were good but the portion size was not worth the 7.95. Both soups were also tasty and would order again! There are other items I definitely would love to try and looking forward to going back!

    Stuffed pepper with beef
    Thomas G.

    This place is worth the trip. Very unique stuffed pepper dish with nuts fruit and a sweet sauce. Good service and reasonably priced beers. Food is pricey but high quality. Friendly service.

    The best Chile en Nogada!

    Came here last night for the Quesadillas de Huitlacoche and Chilie en nogada and it was fantastic. Both so perfectly made and delicious. Would highly recommend.

    One of the many bb plants on the patio
    El D.

    This place is incredible. The food is wasn't too salty or greasy, and the drinks were pretty tasty too. The entire restaurant is beautifully decorated. But be prepared to pay by either using cash or zelle.

    David C.

    Went here on a whim. It was very slow at dinner time. We were one of 3 tables the entire time we were there. The food was ok, the margaritas were not. The portions weren't all that large either. Very disappointing, especially considering the area. The service was friendly though and it was clean inside.

    Pollo con mole.
    Jessica P.

    It's pricey. Food is alright. Not a typical hole in the wall Mexican restaurant. So you should know, I'm Mexican, and a taco should not cost $4 just because they bring it in a nice plate. Bad choice for good quality Mexican food. Good choice if you want to chat it up, have a drink, look at some wall art, and eat mediocre enchiladas while doing it.

    Check out the art in the background...great place for a meal with friends or a romantic dinner.
    NA N.

    OMG 4STAR DINING EXPERIENCE....for a 1.5 star price range...had Steak Enchiladas with creany Poblano Sauce, side choices were great, i had wilted spinach and beans.. Dont forget to ask about the specials, Mojitos were only $3... I dine out a lot, have done so all over the world this food was absolutely delicious, consequently I ate every last bit of it. none left today :( and so will have to go back.... Restaurant not crowded cos of location, straight west - 3437 W. North Ave...parking around no problem. Im very picky, I want a warm restaurant, comfortable seating, not too noisy. It was perfect....Restaurant was warm enough in 20 degree winter, decor fabulous, large pieces of Art all around like a beautiful gallery, staff attentive, polite.Not crowded, quiet enough to have a good conversation, excellent drink selection, it was really a 4Star Restaurant dining and relaxing ambient experience for me. Please go there and have a meal, so it is still there when I go next!

    Sunday night late dinner alacarte exploratory order...

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    The enchilada verdes were absolutely delicious! I cannot wait to come back and try more. The service was wonderful. This place is a must.

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    Cute atmosphere. Good solid Mexican food. Good service. No complaints. Fun for a group.

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    Cinco de Mayo at Barrio was EVERYTHINGGG…read more We fully committed to the holiday and ordered honestly the entire menu and somehow every single thing that came out was better than the last. Starting with margaritas (because obviously ‍), queso and chips that were dangerously good, and the chicken empanadas that came out perfectly crispy with so much flavor. We kept looking at each other after every bite like "okay wait... THIS is the best thing here" and then another plate would arrive and prove us wrong again The carnitas fried rice??? I genuinely cannot stop thinking about it. So savory, flavorful, comforting, and packed with crispy carnitas on top with the eggs and pickled onions... literally unreal. And then the skirt steak tacos absolutely stole the show. The steak was cooked perfectly, packed with flavor, and paired so perfectly with all the toppings and sauces. Every single bite tasted fresh and homemade in the best way possible. And can we talk about the ambience for a second because WOW. The music, the energy, the vibe inside, everyone celebrating, the drinks flowing -- it felt like the perfect Cinco de Mayo dinner spot. The service was also AMAZING from start to finish and made the entire experience even better. One of those dinners where you leave already talking about when you're coming back If you're looking for the place to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, date night, tacos & margaritas, or honestly just an incredible dinner in general... this is IT

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    4.2 miLincoln Square, Ravenswood

    Thanks to Yelp El Xangarrito has been on my list for sometime, and I was not disappointed. It is a…read morevery small family-owned Mexican restaurant but the seating does not make you feel cramped. We did make reservations/wait list and was seated immediately. We started off with chips and salsa, and the salsa was a bit too spicy for me, but everyone else enjoyed it. We started with the Chicken Poblano - a savory dish with creamy poblano sauce mixed with chicken and sliced poblano peppers topped with corn. We all enjoyed it. Most of the reviews recommended the enchiladas and we ordered a variety of them. The Enchiladas Poblanos stuffed with chicken and cheese. The poblano sauce was rich and smoky. We also had the Enchiladas Morita. They were filled with shrimp and cheese. It was so flavorful and the morita chile added so much flavor. Each dish was served with a side jicama salad. Their special was a shrimp pasta with lobster. It came with full lobster tail. The sauce was creamy and flavorful. It is also BYOB, which is a nice option. Service was excellent, friendly offered recommendations. This is probably one of my favorite Mexican restaurants and highly recommend.

    Xangaritto continues to be a beacon of delicious food and friendly hospitality. They switched…read moreowners about a year ago and the beginning was a little rocky but today was an amazing experience. I love coming here for the tampiquena and the enchiladas. The tamipquena is marinated in something delicious, pretty sure it includes adobo chiles, making the tamipquena flavorful and tender. The enchiladas have some of the best sauces. We especially love then poblano sauce on the chicken enchiladas. The enchiladas have some tender chicken and the sauce is slightly spicy and creamy. Everyone is super friendly, the waiting staff and chef take pride in their work and it shows. I continue to strongly recommend this place for a delicious dinner out. This is not your typical Mexican restaurant. It s a cozy elevated escape.

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    El Xangarrito - Steak Enchiladas Mole. A generous portion to share or to take some home with you for a late night snack.

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    5 Rabanitos - Chilaquiles verdes

    5 Rabanitos

    4.2(830 reviews)
    4.2 miPilsen
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    a great reminder... that i need to ALWAYS go to pilsen when…read morecraving mexican. my huarache was divine. the "sandal" itself was perfectly flaky - not greasy or impossible to cut. the veggies were perfectly seasoned, cooked but not mushy...my only "complaint" is i didn't expect potatoes to be part of the veg. i don't understand a carb on a carb but that's just me. the guac was very meh. would not recommend. the marg's are ok...but i'm not a great judge bc as a rule, don't really care for marg's. fabulous service and perfect spot for a show at thalia hall.

    We're from LA, and this is our daughter's favorite Mexican restaurant near the loop after her four…read moreyears at SAIC. She was very excited for us to try it out. We arrived around 7:30 on a Friday night and the place was packed. We only had to wait 10-15 minutes, which passed quickly with the live Mariachi music. The food came out pretty quickly considering how busy it was. We got: - Margaritas -- piña mezcal, passion fruit and pepino. They were good but a little small for the price. - Pozole Pipian -- It has a verde base that's very light. Something that makes it unique is chicharrones on top. My daughter prefers pork over the chicken. - Carnitas Huarache -- good flavors but probably my least favorite of the meal. - Asada Torta -- this was my favorite dish of the night. The bread was really light and the meat wasn't tough at all. For dessert we got the churritos and Mexican bread pudding. Both were good but nothing special. All in all a great meal.

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    5 Rabanitos - Looking out toward 18th St.

    Looking out toward 18th St.

    5 Rabanitos - Chips & Guac

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    5 Rabanitos - This bright mural on the side of 5 Rabanitos drew us is for refreshing Micheladas!

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    4.4(143 reviews)
    1.5 miBucktown
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    Chef Geno Bahena is back in business, and his world famous moles are as complex and satisfying as…read moreever. I had the rack of lamb in mole negro, and it was delicious. Get it medium rare. Kelly had steak fajitas and deemed them amazing. The sopa Azteca is spicy and loaded with complex flavors. Huge portion, too, enough to share or take home. For dessert, the chocolate mole tart and the strawberry ice cream are superb. Palomas and margaritas are good, and the wine list is all very affordable. Get the Rioja or the Cotes du Rhone.

    Came here on Valentine's Day with a reservation, there were three of us, one kid. It was full of…read morefamilies, some couples. The had a tasting menu but we opted out of it. They give you a complimentary spicy trail mix. We started with the guacamole, it was okay. Then I got a traditional margarita, my partner got a pina colada with strawberries, and my kid got a pink lemonade (Marz Brewing made). The margarita was good, not strong but not too watery. For dinner I got the chicken fajitas, the waiter asked if I wanted just chicken which I though was odd because I ordered the chicken fajitas and I wasn't sure what he meant or if he meant no veggies, it came with veggies luckily. It also came with tortilla, corn, and a side of refried black beans with cojita, and rice. It was all okay. My partner got the lamb mole, it was sweet and savory, not spicy. And it came with tortillas. They have a lot of mole options, so if you're into that definitely come here to try! Overall it was just okay.

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    Dobladas De Mole Negro! Delicious

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    Frontera Grill - Trio Ceviche

    Frontera Grill

    3.9(2.8k reviews)
    4.5 miNear North Side
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    Delicious food, friendly waiter, militant hostess…read more We came to dinner before a standup performance downtown (Mateo Lane was hilarious, by the way). I arrived at the restaurant on time (4:30) and checked in with the hostess, who said I could only be seated when the entire group of three arrived. This seemed weird given the restaurant was pretty empty at this time, and ordinarily I'd order a drink while waiting at the table. Regardless, I went to Starbucks instead because I knew the other two were a few minutes behind. When I got back to the restaurant, my friend said the hostess told him we absolutely had to leave within 1.5 hours because we were late... which seemed odd because he may have checked in 15 minutes after our reservation, to an empty restaurant, that already refused to seat me on time. Regardless, the food was delicious. I had the Pollo in ChiChilo-- the mole was delicious, and I loved the chicken and sweet potato. I ordered the mole on the side, which seemed like a nice balance. Since the hostess wouldn't previously seat me, I had a lovely iced matcha latte with oat milk and half a pump of vanilla from Starbucks, which was a nice pairing. The waiter did ask if I wanted a shot of something with it, which seemed odd. Ambiance was cute, probably due for a renovation but seemed appropriate for most dining out occasions- dates, families, a day out in town. Note: the restaurant charges an automatic 20% gratuity which may explain the service. Keep this in mind to avoid tipping more than you intend. Overall, I would definitely come back, and the food and wait staff made up for the abrasive welcome.

    Food - pork tacos - excellent execution of tender pork belly. Every piece was so succulent and…read morefull of crisy pork goodness. Warm, homemade tortillas added to the perfect bite on top of flavor town green tomatillo salsa. The black beans was a good balance the rich pork flavors. Also, if the standard salsa was room tamed for.your liking; they have a good habanero salsa for the asking. Maybe too much foe most. Dessert- ice cream with fudge.. Great tasting of vanilla and chocolate, but wasnt quite over the top. The ice cream was nice and thick, but was a bit gritty for ice cream at an upscale place. Partly why I couldnt give it a perfect score. Service - attentive and intuitive. The waiter seems to know what we like and need without asking too much. Spicy pineapple Cocktail- good, strong, but not great. Couldn't really taste any pineapple. Cleanliness- clean and organized. Cost - affordable for special occasion. Restroom - fancy and clean. Ambiance - warm and relaxing, but a bit cheap with the vinyl or cheap wood veneer tables.

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    Frontera Grill - Back room, additional eating area at the bar

    Back room, additional eating area at the bar

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    La Encantada - mexican - Updated May 2026

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