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    Dove's Luncheonette

    4.2 (841 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Dogs allowed

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    Cafe El Tapatio - QUESABIRRIAS

    Cafe El Tapatio

    3.8(1k reviews)
    2.4 miLakeview
    $$

    excellent food, ambiance and service. Good variety on menu. Great outdoor patio. Been going here…read morefor 34 years and it is still fantastic. One of our favorite places to go In the neighborhood

    Our first visit to Cafe El Tapatio, and what an amazing experience…read more First, it's impressive to think this restaurant has been around for more than 50 years. The founders came from Guadalajara, Jalisco, and despite having no restaurant experience, opened what became one of Chicago's early spots for authentic Mexican cuisine. You can learn a lot about a Mexican restaurant from the chips and salsa. Are they unique and memorable, or just the same thing you've had a hundred times? Both were super tasty here, and the salsa packed some heat. We started with the Queso Fundido. You can never go wrong dipping chips into a skillet of bubbling hot cheese, except when you fail to let it cool and burn the roof of your mouth! I ordered the Arrachera XX, while my guests went with the Enchiladas Verdes and Taco Carta. My charbroiled skirt steak, marinated with XX Lager, was flavorful, tender and tasted incredibly authentic. I loved my Piña Poblano cocktail so much that I had to order a second and almost went for a third. The combination with pineapple-infused Pueblo Viejo Blanco was delicious, and the presentation looked as good as the drink tasted. The atmosphere adds to the experience. Between the colorful walls and tile floors, it feels a little like you've done some time travel to Guadalajara. Since Cafe El Tapatio is only three blocks from where we were visiting, I'm certain we'll be back to explore more of the menu.

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    Cafe El Tapatio - Bar/dining room

    Bar/dining room

    Cafe El Tapatio - Shrimp and steak fajitas

    Shrimp and steak fajitas

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    Mixteco Mexican Grill - Al Pastor Taco

    Mixteco Mexican Grill

    4.2(19 reviews)
    3.1 miNorth Center

    Delicious carnitas enchiladas! Excellent guacamole! Super fast delivery! Thanks! Will…read moredefinitely order from this high quality restaurant again. The ingredient quality was outstanding!

    For me, this was a mixed experience. The service was outstanding - I'll start with that. Our server…read morewas very pleasant and seemed to know when we needed something. As soon as we thought we wanted something else, she was there. That is the signature of a great server. They have a nice menu with a good variety of items. We started with their chips and dip trio - guac, queso, and salsa. The chips were homemade and very good. All of the dips were great. That was the highlight of our meal. We all had different types of tacos, so I can only really talk about mine. I had the taco dinner - three tacos - Asada, Carnitas, and Al Pastor. Everyone seems to rave about the tacos. I thought they were good, although I'm not sure, for the price, it was much better than any other Mexican restaurant. The steak, which had an extra cost, was just okay. The carnitas were good, and the Al Pastor was good, but not outstanding. The rice and beans were really outstanding and also a highlight of the meal. But, if fairness, good is still good. I plan to give this another try. I suspect if I order something different, given how good the service was, I'll be more pleased with the experience.

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    Mixteco Mexican Grill - Interior

    Interior

    Mixteco Mexican Grill - Vegetarian Taco

    Vegetarian Taco

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    El Nuevo Mexicano - Mango Margarita

    El Nuevo Mexicano

    4.2(931 reviews)
    2.4 miLakeview
    $$

    We had the sweetest waiter - super attentive and very kind. The house marg was sweet, but really…read moregood (imo strawberry was better than lime which was better than mango). We started with the pork tamales which were pretty good, but I would've preferred a little more sauce. The enchiladas were really good, but the chipotle sauce was a little too spicy for me. Next time would get all salsa verde and probably would've preferred the al pastor over the steak. Only reason I say that is because I reallly liked the al pastor mini burrito!! The rice and beans that both dishes came with were also excellent.

    What set the tone right away was the sombreros placed on it every table , practically begging for…read morefun photo opportunities as you settle in. The restaurant boasts 3 distinct spaces.The front area , the middle section and the patio in the back. I would strongly advise against being seated in the center room. This space felt strangely detached from the restaurants otherwise vibrant energy. The stark minimally decorated room is boring, the least decorated, and the waiters stand against a white wall, watching you the whole time. The drinks are large and served in 16 Oz glasses. I had the Mojito Pina. I asked for it to be made with pineapple juice instead of seltzer, but I swear it had carbonated water in it , and all I could taste was lime and zest. I only drank 1/4 of the drink. The chips in salsa are complimentary and both were fresh and delicious. I had the Salmon Rostizado. It was deliciously moist, served with sweet potatoes, salad plantains, and mango salsa. Before I left , I told the waiter the drink wasn't good and appeared to have carbonated water, he denied it and said he made it himself. This might be the problem: waiters acting as bartenders.

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    El Nuevo Mexicano - Front Dining Room

    Front Dining Room

    El Nuevo Mexicano - Pollo Asado en Salsa Molcajete

    Pollo Asado en Salsa Molcajete

    El Nuevo Mexicano - Side of our building with wall art

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    Side of our building with wall art

    Frontera Grill - Trio Ceviche

    Frontera Grill

    3.9(2.8k reviews)
    2.7 miNear North Side
    $$

    The vibes were really nice for casual Mexican food. Dim lighting, candles on the table, and a cozy…read moreatmosphere. 8/10. The Chicken Taquitos (8.5/10) were perfectly crispy with tender, smoky chicken inside paired with fresh guac. The Corn-Masa Quesadillas (8/10) were more like crispy cheese-filled turnovers. The cheese pull was crazy, and the tomatillo salsa added a nice tangy kick. The Enchiladas de Birria (8/10) had tender, savory birria with a nice crunch from the cabbage and radish. The chile-sesame salsa added a great depth of flavor. The Barbacoa (7/10) was tender. I wasn't a fan of the salsa borracha, but the consome was delicious with a nice kick. The Fried Sweet Plantains (8/10) were soft and caramelized. The crema and cheese were a great addition. Overall, a solid spot for Mexican food when you want something a little nicer than a casual taco spot.

    It's a terrific still solid stalwart of restaurants in Chicago's legendary portfolio of amazing…read moredining experiences. Creative authentic Mexican specialties and delicious specials. The service is impeccable warm and welcoming! The restaurant interior and adjoining dining experiences are beautifully art directed from Rick Bayles's brilliant eye for art culture and food. The mole is lendary and the branzino was delicious. Beautiful food great full bar and drinks.

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

    Back room, additional eating area at the bar

    Frontera Grill - Duck carnitas

    Duck carnitas

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