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    Mariscos El Veneno

    3.2 (85 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Mexican
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Complimentary tostada de Ceviche
    Jose C.

    We were fortunate enough to find a table right away when we went. It seemed like a table they weren't planning to sit anyone at, but they offered it to us and since it was getting late and we were starving we happily accepted. The service did take for ever. Probably a good 20 minutes before we were able to place our order. It is BYOB and ordered a Michelada mix. A very decent sized glass ready for me to pour my Pacifico beer in it. It tasted delicious and was probably the highlight of my meal. They do start you off with a complimentary tostada de Ceviche along with a very very very hot salsa to go with it. It was tasty, but boy did it burn. I also ordered my usual Pina rellena, but was very disappointing. It's half a pineapple cut open with a mixture of seafood mixed with their crema sauce. On the side you get a very tasty rice, garlic bread, fries and a side of salad which I never ever touch. Unfortunately the Pina rellena had way too much mushrooms, cheese and imitation crab than anything else. Personally, I've had some that would blow this Pina rellena out of this water. Some have come with real crab legs, octopus, calamari, and mussels. This one didn't. Sadly, I won't be returning here. I really wanted to like it here, but their very slow service and their mediocre food won't change my mind.

    Army S.

    BLUF: This place is BYOB and at least one member of the waitstaff is either racist or sexist. My coworker and I ate here on a business trip. The complimentary tostadas Cesar brought out were good, but the extra hot sauces/salsas were disgustingly hot. We weren't warned how hot they were and we weren't given any water for at least another 5 minutes. Even when I was coughing into my paper towel napkin. I tried to order a daiquiri and that's when we were informed that they don't serve alcohol (we didn't check Yelp first and went there on the recommendation of a hotel employee who didn't let us know it was BYOB). The menu says there are cocktails and shows at least one drink with a beer bottle, so I consider this deceitful. I said I still wanted the virgin daiquiri, but I never got it. My coworker left to find a gas station for beer and our food came out while he was gone. We both ordered a tomato-based soup that had crab legs in it. The soup was okay, but the crab legs were the reason I ordered it. It came out fast and hot. But I noticed that my dish had only had two halves of the crab legs while his had three. The utensils I'm used to for breaking apart seafood weren't brought out. I struggled to open the crab legs and pull out the meat with my fork and bare hands for several minutes. Eventually my coworker came back after walking six blocks and never finding a gas station with booze. FINALLY the seafood utensils were brought out after my coworker sat down. I guess I'm chopped liver. Since they for some reason don't split checks, I had to give my coworker cash for my part of the check. It was a good thing I had any cash on me since I sometimes don't. There was an item on the bill that we didn't recognize since the menu and everything else is in Spanish. I looked it up and we were charged for soggy garlic bread that we didn't ask for. I could get over the BYOB policy. I'm sure they would have a license to sell booze if they could. I could get over the no splitting checks policy, though I've never encountered it even on all the work trips I take and eat out in large parties. But the reason I won't recommend this place is the better treatment my coworker received over me. I don't know if it's because he's male and I am not or because he's mixed race and is sometimes confused for a Hispanic person and I am not; but he received an extra portion of crab legs for the same dish and the seafood utensils were brought out just after he sat down after I had struggled to sloppily eat the crab legs for nearly 10 minutes. The drink I ordered never came out, but I wasn't charged for it either. This experience was unacceptable. The only reason I'm giving an extra star is because the tostadas were good despite the portion I ruined with hot sauce and because the food came out quickly. For three halves of crab legs, the price was very good at about $18, but I only got two. Even if that racist/sexist employee is fired, I still wouldn't go here.

    Camarones Ala Diabla
    Mar G.

    When you come in, they serve you with a complimentary tostada de Ceviche and a really hot spicy salsa! But it tasted so darn good! I ordered Camarones ala diabla (the less spicy ones). I also ordered natural Orange Juice served in a Margarita glass.. which I thought was fancy.. this place is awesome. For the price of the food it was great! I was full already with just half of my order!! Customer service is amazing also!! The waiter was so attentive and so nice. They also have live music! The music is Mexican regional. And they played really good. Hopefully will be coming back to this place whenever I get a chance!

    Crab legs, red snapper, salmon dinner, and shrimp

    Our food was delicious. We were in Chicago for the Soul yoga fest weekend and we heard about this place. We wanted something different that everyone could eat. OMG!!! The food is freaking AMAZING. We had the snapper, shrimp, salmon and crab legs which was more than enough food and everything was delicious down to the bread. The service was amazing and I'm so glad we found this place.

    Fish Ceviche

    Everyone had to wait in a long line to pick up our orders even though they were ready already! I'm glad I got ceviche otherwise my food would've been standing out for an hour all cold. A "BIGGGG" order of fish ceviche cost me $17!!! It's a small ass cup. Don't get me wrong it's tasty but not for $17. Robbing people out of their money...

    Small shrimp cocktail, looks like a large.

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    The waiter tricked me into spending 500 plus, he knew damn well he would get a good gratuity.

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    Siguen conservando su buen sazón , buenos precios, ceviche, patas de cangrejo y langostinos son lo mejor .

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    Good but not as good as the second location down the street. Some dishes are prepared differently and we were unpleasantly surprised.

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    Best mexican seafood anywhere!! Crab legs and there red sauce is to die for. Empanadas are killer and love the fresh cerviche

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    Amazing crabs and cucaracha. We are regulars for years now. Service can be slow but food is amazing.

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    Green salsa is the BEST!!! If you thought you've had real seafood you need to come try this Nayarit style mind blowing

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    (216 reviews)

    Lincoln 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.

    5 Rabanitos - Chilaquiles verdes

    5 Rabanitos

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    Pilsen

    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.

    Got delivery and it was a mixed bag…read more Tacos - 4.5/5. Al pastor, pibil and and chicken tinga all great. Flavorful and juicy. Would be incredible live. Empanadas Camaron - 3.5/5. Unusual with shrimp. Crispy shell. Better without the spicy sauce. Enchiladas mole rojo - 3/5. Decent mole sauce and flavors, but not distinctive. Veg pozole - 2/5. Overly spicy. Solid roasted veggies. But lacked flavor. Pescado à la Talla - 1.5/5. Way overcooked fish. Sauces were either bland or just spice. FYI gluten free by default due to the use of corn

    Manchamanteles Restaurant - Enchiladas Potosina

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    Bucktown

    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.

    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.

    Frontera Grill - Trio Ceviche

    Frontera Grill

    (2.8k reviews)

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    Near North Side

    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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