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Los Candiles

4.3 (40 reviews)
ModerateMexican
Open • 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Huevos Candiles
Ana M.

This place taste like eating in your grandmas house. It is so authentic and feels like home. I was originally going to cathedral but it was an hour wait and I was hangry. Decided to try this place out that's less than 10 minutes away. I had the enchiladas. I am always hesitant to eat enchiladas at restaurants because they usually are bad. I tried half papa and half chicken. They were both really good. Our waitress was very kind with suggestions. My mom didn't care too much for the special. The down side is that parking is limited. They have a small parking lot in the alley but most is taken by employees. They have street parking. On my way to my car I was able to stop by and purchase the best tamales and pumpkin with a vendor from the street.

Atole de Guayaba and spicy red salsafor totopos.
Esther C.

Service and food very authentically Mexician. We had the huevos con chorizo and empanadas potosinas- no spice to them but add spicy red table sauce. The atole de guava is Yummy for my tummy especially on this cold rainy day.

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Vanessa R.

Huevos divorciados are a must here! Stop and try this hidden gem in La Villita! They also have stole de guayaba and it was delicious.

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Elysa M.

BEST MEXICAN FOOD!! We are from Texas but our Chicago family has been coming here for years. We came to visit Chicago so we stopped to try Los Candiles. Immediately we were given a warm welcome and felt like family. The atmosphere is colorful, cozy, and friendly. The food is authentic and delicious!! Something for everyone! From the freshly squeezed OJ to the warm tortillas. Finally, our wonderful server, Giovanna, was AMAZING!! Very kind, personable and accommodating. Cannot recommend this place enough!

Luis M.

This is probably my favorite Mexican breakfast restaurant. I have been coming the last twenty years and always have the same dish, huevos divorciados. The breakfast comes with homemade tortillas. There is nothing unusual with their dishes. What set this restaurant apart from others, it tastes like homemade.

It's soo freakin good! 5 stars all the way!
Ana C.

A tip for anyone eating at a Mexican restaurant, if the chips and salsa are good then the food will also be good. This place is tucked away, it's roomy and decorated with famous Mexican movie stars. Service is fast and friendly, menu is easy to read and understand, prices are very reasonable. The best part is the food is delicious and authentic. Tortillas are hand made and they are delicious, eggs are done perfect and chilaquiles are crispy and not too spicy. Will definitely come back.

Atole blanco y de teja con pilocillo
Coy M.

stars: 3 or 4, maybe 3,, na I think 4. 3.5 would be perfect. Sunday morning and sister calls asking to go out for breakfast. I agreed but her only condition was that we had to stop at a store first, I gave in. I don't do well when I'm hungry, she should've known that. After a few minutes in the store I started complaining that I was hungry and we just left without getting what she needed LOL. It was a nice sunny, chilly day. We get there and it took a bit of effort and driving around to find parking since there was a lot of people going to the building in front, which seems to be a church. We get inside and to my surprise, it is a nice place, painted with a nice yellowish color. Decent size place subdivided into 3 areas. We ordered the food and I knew exactly what I wanted, enchiladas huastecas. When properly prepared they are awesome. So this is the list of what I tried: Enchiladas huastecas, huevos divorciados, atole blanco and atole de teja. The enchiladas were good, not great but good. They are filled with cheese, chicken or picadillo, covered in red sauce, topped with sauted carrots and potatos, lettuce and avocado, accompanied with black refried beans. But again I compared them to my family's and there are no better enchiladas than my mom's. The eggs were solid good the atole blanco on the other hand, was great, just the way my mom used to make. It is accompanied with polincillo (kinda brown sugar candy for a lack of proper English term for it) One sip of that atole and a bite on the piloncillo immediately transported me to when I was a child and mom would make that for us. I had never had atole de teja but wasn't going to leave without tring it. It is good and do not know how they make it but is made with sun flower seeds. The service was a little slow, but eventually got everything.

Isela N.

Best place to eat when you come to La veinti-seis!! We usually come Sundays after church and have never been disappointed! Coming here after church is my motivation to come to church! Huevos divorciados are my favorite with the chilaquiles! Perfect crunch on the chilaquiles! Great aguas frescas too! Hubby and I look forward to coming here!

Huevos Divorciados con Chilaquiles
Mitchell B.

Located in Little Village. Very Clean and nicely decorated. Authentic Mexican Menu. Loved the food. Had the huevos Divorciados with Chilaquiles. So delicious and eggs cooked perfectly. My friend had the menudo and he loved it. Service was friendly and acceptable.

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Great catered food, really nice people, and they also deliver.. the food was on point , they really took care of me

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Excellent food, great service, love the atmosphere and music isn't blaring while you eat.

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5 years ago

The food is so good, especially the huevos empapados. The lomo en chile de árbol hits every time!!! They definitely cook with passion!

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Love this place and crave it often. Hand made tortillas great service and delicious food!

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This is my family's favorite Mexican restaurant. We go eat here often. The food is delicious, my favorite plate is fajitas de pollo.

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Awesome Authentic Mexican food. Been here quite a few times and never ate anything that wasn't good. Great service and Ambience.

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Always great! Great service and excellent food! Green chilaquiles are my regular order. No carne yes sour cream.

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My cousin Gus and I enjoyed the food very much. Especially the milanesa. Very fast and friendly service.

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