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    Pixca

    4.4 (164 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Tres Leches French Toast

    Just had amazing brunch at Pixca. The ambience and service was superb, but the food was beyond amazing for a neighborhood restaurant. The Tres Leches French Toast was a gourmet delight, having the custard type texture that is unique amongst restaurant French toast. Other special things on the menu include banana oatmeal pancakes, uniquely served avocado toast, huevos rancheros and any of the entrees served with crispy, sharply seasoned roasted potatoes. Brunch here is a gourmet, fairly priced experience in a lovely setting with friendly and very attentive wait staff. Treat yourself!

    Duroc Pork Schnitzel
    Amy A.

    My husband and I recently went to dinner here on a Friday night. We have been wanting to try Pixca for a while, and we are SO glad we did! You walk in and the restaurant is quaint and decorated so bright and lively! I love the cookbooks on the shelf above the kitchen. The service was awesome! Everyone was so friendly and they were so good at checking in on us, filling up our water, and even changing out our silverware and plates between courses. My husband and I started with the burrata appetizer which was delicious! Then we split the pork schnitzel for our entree and the crispy brussel sprouts and popcorn cauliflower for our sides. The schnitzel was perfectly crispy and the sauce delicious! It was decadent, but perfect for us to split! We both liked the brussel sprouts, but some were a bit charred and a bit bitter. The popcorn cauliflower had awesome flavor! We 100% plan on going back to Pixca to try more off the menu!

    Thanh T.

    Came here for drinks -- it's always hit-or-miss and Sunday night was a miss. Service was polite and prompt. TAMARIND MEZCAL-RITA and OAXACAN OLD FASHIONED - nothing to write home about. did they salt the rim like yesterday? nothing was removing that CRISPY BRUSSEL SPROUTS - tangy POPCORN CAULIFLOWER - fine SALT ROASTED HEIRLOOM BEET, Belgian Endive, Pickled Onion, Gorgonzola, Walnut, Walnut Vinaigrette -- tangy. it was fine. 2/5 - VERONICA'S BROWNIE, Vanilla Ice Cream, Salted Caramel, Powdered Sugar -- they always put cold ice cream onto a warm dessert which becomes a mid goop. Brownie was old and dry.

    Karyn M.

    This is a seasonal, farm-to-table restaurant in Highland Park. "Pixca" means harvest in the Maya language and they work with local farmers to bring fresh foods to the plate. We stopped in, day after Xmas, the small, cozy restaurant was fairly empty. We made a reservation but it turns out we did not need one. The ambience was warm and festive with candles in the table and lights above the bar/kitchen area. Disclaimer: we had drinks and snacks at a friend's house prior to this. We started with cornbread and butter, which came in a skillet and was warm, toasty golden. I ordered the vegetarian cassoulet which was a very flavorful and savory rich stew with roasted seasonal vegetables and halloumi. The broth was very rich and well seasoned and reminded me of the scene from the animated little chef movie when the exacting French food critic tastes the simple rustic dish and is transported to memories of his childhood. Now I'm not French and I didn't grow up eating this dish but the very name Pixca means harvest and that's exactly what this dish was. A bounty of the best harvest at its peak. My companion enjoyed their salad as well. Several dishes caught my eye for a return visit. Hope to come back to enjoy the best of the harvest soon.

    Mussels with fries and aioli
    Jeff L.

    Our favorite restaurant on the North Shore. Menu changes based on what's in season keeping things interesting. Cocktails are creative and delicious with generous pours. Try the Mezcal Old Fashioned. Can't say enough about the food. We love the calamari and mussels. You can't go wrong with any of the entrees but standouts are the whitefish, prime burger and duck. They also have some nice vegetarian options like the popcorn cauliflower. Definitely recommend making a reservation as the place fills up fast on certain days. Ambiance is like a typical bistro; tables are close together but very cozy. All the staff treat you like family once you walk in. There is an open kitchen concept which makes it fun to sit at the bar to see the action. The restaurant is close to Ravinia Festival and Chicago Botanic Gardens.

    Rafi A.

    Everything we've tried here has been delicious. The service is responsive, the prices reasonable given the location and quality. We've been twice and will return.

    Menu

    I'm honestly still not sure what kind of restaurant this is trying to be. It calls itself an "American cuisine" restaurant, but the menu leans heavily Mexican -- plus, the quality of the dishes seem to be like all dishes you'd expect from a solid taquería or food truck. The problem? They don't even come close. The food has minimal flavor, like it's mimicking something authentic without understanding what makes it great. It tastes like a watered-down version of meals you could get for half the price from a quality food truck, made with more care and soul. And yet, the prices are sky-high, almost laughably so considering the plating looks rushed, unbalanced, and straight off someone's amateur food blog. There's zero finesse -- just an attempt to look elevated without actually being elevated. The atmosphere adds to the confusion. Music jumps between country, moody indie, and random Top 40 hits, making it impossible to know whether you're supposed to relax, party, or dine quietly. The seating only adds to the identity crisis -- tiki stools next to white-linen tables, booths next to lounge chairs. It's like they threw a Pinterest board into the room and hoped it would work. Is this a casual drinks spot? A fine dining experience? A brunch café? Not even the staff seem sure -- and that uncertainty bleeds into every part of the experience. The staff are part of the positive yet still struggle to make it a quality place to eat as they rush but still seem to forget you're at a table waiting to order. Additionally cover your little one's ears if they speak Spanish as they consistently argue with each other and not in a joking way but more so very awkward. In short: confusing concept, bland execution, and overpriced food that pretends to be something it's not. You're better off grabbing a bite at a real food truck -- at least there, you'll get flavor and authenticity. $15 for a good cocktail but $30+ for a small and tasteless dish makes it so difficult to feel like this isn't your nieces pretend kitchen.

    Fermented pineapple martini
    Anna G.

    Great spot with delicious food! Every single thing we ordered was delicious. Can't go wrong with steak frites, the lamb was tasty as was the pasta dish we chose. And don't skip the cauliflower side dish either. My fermented pineapple martini was interesting and the service was very attentive, almost too attentive

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    Eric Y.

    Pre-meal: Reservations needed for prime time. Street parking and public lots nearby. Room: Inside is nice - bar, banquettes and tables. Outdoor sidewalk seating. Picture-taking: Ok. Beverages: Small cocktail and WBTG list. Manhattan made with amaretto was too sweet for my taste. Menu: This place says it's a "Seasonal American Bistro" but the menu isn't very "American." And we were told that this the "summer" menu - not sure what is so summery about it. "Vegetarian cassoulet" - what's the point of that? Cassoulet is essentially a rustic French bean casserole with meat and this vegetarian one doesn't even say there's beans. Food: Just ok. Calamari was freshly fried and crispy but there was too much other stuff - zucchini, squash, lemons - not enough squid. My burger was ok but was a real mess - all the toppings came gushing out like ... sorry can't be too descriptive, after all this is a family friendly review! The pork chop and whitefish entrees were reportedly good. The Mexican street corn was not good - the corn was sweet but the Mexico was missing. The desserts did not sound exciting so we didn't order any. Service: Great. Attentive and friendly. Price: Moderate Value: Average Summary: Friendly place with uneven food in search of an identity.

    White fish

    Good place Good food and accommodation to the food inquiry was perfect Ambiance too load Service outstanding

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    Such a great local spot! Food was delish and service was excellent. Outdoor seating will be setup in a week or so. A new go to spot for us!

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    The staff was cheerful and pleasant. The food was well prepared, presented, and tasty. The ambience was a bit on the noisy side, but lively

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    Great atmosphere and good food! Service was a tad slow but that could be due to a variety of variables

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    This is my favorite restaurant in Highland Park! We've had pretty much everything on the menu and it's all consistently excellent!!

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    Great food. Very special New years Eve! Delicious whitefish and vegetables. Not too crowded

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