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    4.4 (130 reviews)
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    Tiramisu French Toast
    Tabitha W.

    I had seen their Tiramisu French Toast ($20) featured on Instagram, and I was looking forward to trying them. My first bite of food was actually my husband's Chilaquiles ($17), and it was the perfect first bite. So flavorful with the perfect amount of salt. That French Toast didn't let me down either. Good balance of flavor without feeling overly heavy. The only thing that would have made this breakfast more perfect was if they had flavored lattes on the menu, but I wasn't interested in any of their coffee menu options.

    Chilaquiles all the way, frutas french toast
    Daniela P.

    We love Pochos! They don't take reservations, but we've never had to wait long for a table. There's always parking in front. Everyone is really friendly and accommodating! Food is fire!! I get the same thing every time (Chilaquiles all the way) and it never disappoints. We also love the empanadas, and I am an empanada snob. Drinks are good, cafe de olla is delicious. The Frutas french toast is also yum. My only note there would be consistency in dipping--sometimes it's a little dry because they use thick bread (how it should be!), so it just needs to be dunked for a bit longer. We asked them if it could be remade once and they didn't hesitate, so that shows you their level of service :) We love this place and everyone should make it their regular brunch spot!!

    Chicken French Toast
    Mark T.

    I am very pleased to report, while not cheap, Pochos breakfast is not a crime. For those who don't follow my reviews with religious fervor, here are the cliff notes: I believe places that charge $14.95 for two unsalted eggs, two bacon strips, a spoon of potatoes, and maybe a dry pancake are committing highway robbery. I ordered the Chicken French Toast with Habanero Maple (who is surprised, let's see some hands in the air). If I permit myself to be 'that guy', it wasn't perfect, but it was still something I'd happily order again. The piece of chicken was large enough that 'massive' is not an inappropriate term. Despite its size, it was cooked and seasoned well, tender inside, and hot and crisp on the outside. The Challah French Toast was delightful! The Challah had a light sweetness and a lovely custardy interior, for the most part, at least. One of the quibbles I have is the inconsistency of the slices. One was the thickness of two fingers, and another the thickness of my pinky. The result is that the custard didn't quite penetrate to the center. I'd also like to point out that it didn't have the crunchy exterior a technically perfect French toast has. I'd also like to award massive brownie (toasty?) points for the housemade compound butter and the habanero maple syrup. The latter especially brought some unexpected punch! When it comes to their service, it was quick, friendly, and attentive. More than that, the food came out faster than I expected, a pleasant surprise especially given that nothing had spent time under a lamp. Finally, I need to introduce the elephant in the room, [deep breath] the prices. On the surface, $22 for a piece of chicken and some eggy bread, and $5 for coffee is on the steep side. I cannot negate that. However, the quality helps make up the difference. Case in point, instead of using unbranded-diner-bean-water, Pochos uses Dark Matter coffee, strong and tasty stuff! Final verdict: Pochos may not enter my regular rotation, due to both their location and prices. However, I found myself planning a return trip before finishing my meal, which is a definitive indicator of a great experience.

    Pocho Burger and Puerquito Benedict
    Kris V.

    Food: 10/10 DELICIOUS DELICIOUS Service: 10/10 no reservations when i dined it. And the server/host was very helpful in what was the best sellers Ambiance: feels like a local mom and pop eatery. Very authentic and feel home. I will definitely comeback.

    Puerquito Benedict and Churro French Toast

    This was some of the best brunch I've had in Chicago. We didn't have to wait for a table because there are more spaces inside than meets the eye. Our server was perfect. The food came quick. My favorite items were the aqua de jamaica (hibicus tea with orange juice) and the puerquito benedict (with slow cooked pork). The french toast was really thick and not too sweet, but I would have liked more syrup than the plastic container they gave. Need to come back to try the cilaquiles--looked very good!!!!

    Puertquito eggs Benedict
    Jessica K.

    At 12pm on a Sunday, we only had to wait about 15 minutes for 2 people. The ambience is very chill, millennial-core. The food was pretty good, nothing amazing but nothing to complain about. I got the mimosa and puertquito eggs Benedict, both of which were tasty. Overall, a nice brunch option in Pilsen!

    French toast and fried chicken
    Irene R.

    New favorite brunch spot? Quite possibly! Located in Pilsen with a name like Pochos, you're not sure what to expect... is it Mexican brunch, is it American brunch. Ni de aquí ni de allá. It's a fresh and hip brunch spot with delicious food with both Mexican and American flare Service was solid (our waitress was friendly), food selection decent (no huge menu), but the food was delicious! Both flavorful and made to order. We started with the chicken empanadas, max flavor, generous size for a starter. Mains: I'm salivating just thinking about the French toast. The chicken is also delicious and juicy! My husband ordered the spicy chicken sandwich, which has the same chicken and he loved it. We came during the week and during happy hour, which we didn't partake in, but it's nice that it's an option. It was busy for a random Thursday afternoon, but nothing crazy. I look forward to coming back and will definitely try their chilaquiles.

    Elgin B.

    Updated Review: Decided to post an update for one of my favorite spots in the city, Pocho's. I always love coming back and finding that everything is just as delicious as the last time. Very cool welcoming atmosphere, and if you're in the front, they have a lot of natural light. Pocho's still has some of the best empanadas in the city. On my last visit, they had a special French toast that was so pretty I had to take a picture. The staff is always warm, friendly, and helpful. My sister and I have been coming here for years, often bringing our family along, and it's always a great experience. I ran into one of the owners the night before and decided to stop by the next morning for breakfast. I was pleasantly surprised the food was still just as flavorful and satisfying as ever. If you're ever on 18th Street, Pocho's is definitely worth a visit!

    Vanessa M.

    Amazing, amazing food!! Came to visit Chicago and was originally going to go to a different place for brunch but then found this place and decided to give it a try! The wait was not bad, given that it's a tiny place! We probably waited 20 minutes before being seated. The staff was friendly and super helpful answering any questions I had. We ended up getting some chilaquiles - omg! These are the best chilaquiles I've ever had at any restaurant!!! We also ordered their chicken sandwich and I'm not gonna lie, whenever I read chicken breast I do not have tasty thought about it. Boy, was I blown away at how delicious this chicken (breast) sandwich tasted!!! I'm drooling just thinking about it. I will definitely be going back the next time I go to Chicago!!

    Mimosa kit with grapefruit juice
    Katia S.

    Amazing neighborhood gem! The food is delicious, service top notch, and $35 mimosa kit with fresh squeezed juice cannot be beat. Will definitely be back.

    Pork with egg and Poblano Hollandaise (yes please)
    Imee V.

    One of our favorite stopovers in Pilsen. Pochos delivered on the brunch menu. We ordered a few entrees and Michelada's (score on the happy hour side). Ambience, fast service and meal raised the bar, exceeded our expectations. Our favorite was the pork chilaquiles with egg and poblano verde hollandaise sauce. Portions were sizable and had enough for the next two days, takeaway. Thanks for the wonderful meal and service, Pochos!

    Pancake with fresh berry fruits, Chorizo Omelette, Chicken French Toast, Kids Platter and lastly Chicken Chilaquiles but with steak.
    Sade J.

    Yummy! A quick Pisces Szn pop out to celebrate birthdays. I was in need of mimosas without having a reservation. A random Sunday Funday was in need. I ended up dining here, and it was well worth it. It was super cute and quaint in the inside. Bright upbeat and photo ready-esque. The vibe was right. The server who was a Pisces, that serviced us was super sweet and knowledgeable of the menu. I love when the staff has actually sampled the menu and have great suggestions. I ordered a mimosa, oh I forgot to mention it was national margarita day, so I immediately said double me up baby! It's time to celebrate. Their margaritas were tasty and made fresh no concentrate. I hate when margaritas are made with a premade mix, or premixed or concentrate. Oh please don't mislead meh. I love a freshly made Margarita. I prefer natural.

    Avocado Toast French Toast
    Tanya M.

    This was a cool spot for breakfast. The avocado toast was messy but tasted good. The server was attentive. Nothing stood out as being extraordinary and also nothing was horrible either. I would check them out again and try a different dish. My food companion said that she would have preferred to have all of her items combined as opposed to a la carte.

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    Great food, quick service. A place to eat for authentic Mexican food. Chilaquiles are great, on the spicier side too which was a plus.

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    Ambiance, service and food were outstanding!! We are in town from Pittsburgh. The portions are huge! Unique Brunch menu

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