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    4.1 (4k reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Half and half (guacamole and Sikil Pak)
    Mark H.

    Came here during their happy hour (Tuesday - Friday 3-6 pm) and was not disappointed! Service was fantastic, with the entire staff always checking on me. The food was amazing, and reasonably priced with the happy hour deals. Probably one of the best restaurants in Chicago! Highly recommend and I will definitely be back.

    Kyoung K.

    Great hole in the wall. The server was nice enough to split our pozole for 2 ppl. It had chicharron and pork shoulders. We also got the chorizo torta that was okay. I wasn't a big fan. The churro is not like a LA churro. It felt like hortcha flavor churro. It was really good.

    Baja Chicken Torta, Golden 1/2 Eggplant Torta, guacamole
    Nina G.

    My mom has been dying to come here and so when I came in to visit from CT we used the occasion as a reason to go and im so happy we did. I had the baja chicken torta which was the perfect blendy of spicy and savory and crunchy and creamy. Wonderfully balanced and the perfect amount of food. My mom had the half eggplant torta and the guac. Both were incredible. The perfect accompaniment to our meal were the churros which were perfect, light, crispy, sweet, substantial. The dipping sauces were to die for. The atmoshphere is small and bright and busy and inviting. The prices are reasonable. The service was quick and friendly and we even had the bonus of a hot waiter. Perfect lunch!

    Ahogada Torta
    Karen G.

    We got the ahogada torta as well as the chorizo con papa tacos. First off the presentation was very posh for a torta ahogada...which definitely catches your eye when it comes to your table. It had good flavor and the meat was very tender on the torta. It has a modern interior but also a decor the represents Mexican heritage with their table cloths. Definitely a cool spot to visit in Chicago.

    Mini churros with Cajeta (Caramel Sauce)
    Brett G.

    Xoco was a definite highlight of our recent family trip to Chicago. I had been craving good Mexican food for quite some time and noticed this restaurant by the Rick Bayless across the street and decided to take a chance. I am soooo glad we did The atmosphere was family friendly and the staff very nice and patient. The menu was very helpful, with descriptions to help you understand what we were ordering. The wood oven flank steak was delicious with just the right combination of spice and citrus. It comes on a bed of potatoes and with corn tortillas. The beef barbacoa torta was ridiculous. Tender beef paired with caramelized onions and cheese. I could eat that any day of the week. The kids loved the Aztec-themed coloring page/menu. Each ordered a chicken torta from the kids menu. The crispy chicken was amazing. The portions were pretty large and included a mini churro. It honestly would have made a great meal for an adult. As a cherry on top, I had the privilege of briefly meeting Mr. Bayless himself and letting him know how much we enjoyed our meal. Overall, the whole experience really just made our trip and we look forward to visiting XOCO again!

    Parnika N.

    When I got here on a Saturday afternoon, I was stuffed like a turkey with no appetite. I was looking strictly at desserts, and I had to order Churros. The Cajeta, or the Mexican dulce de leche with cinnamon sugar-dusted churros, was good, but the pistachio-glazed churros blew my mind! The pistachio churro was nutty, sweet goodness, paired with the Classic Hot Chocolate, was a chef's kiss. I devoured everything with zero regrets. The service was smooth. The decor was very Mexican, and the next time I visit Chicago, I know I will be back here!

    Margarita
    Suzanne F.

    Lively atmosphere with good music and vibe. It was easy to get a table for 6 on Saturday at 730pm. High benches and low table seating. We ordered a variety of tacos from the menu: shrimp, fish and chicken). They all had great flavor and were tasty. The chips and salsa were good as well. We did find that the all the taco varieties were very spicy. Our mouths were a bit on fire. I would like to try their tortas next time. Overall nice evening out with family and right across from the Hyatt where we were staying.

    Baja Chicken Torta
    Olivia P.

    Great Mexican restaurant with delicious chips, salsa, and sandwiches. I got the Baja chicken torta and it was very good. The bread honestly was a bit too crunchy. I kind of wanted it to soak up some of the chicken juices and sauce. Service was amazing! Everyone was so nice and attentive.

    Ken C.

    After I finished a great dinner from Frontera Grill, I almost got whiplash from the views in my peripheral visual field. I saw steaming hot churros in the window at Xoco, the spot next to Frontera (also owned by Rick Bayless). Because I was full, I made the decision to come back the next day. Lucky for me, their Thursday special was for $1 churros on Thursday. I had the hot churros with cajeta. That combo always hits. The churros here were exceptional as they were freshly made. It was crispy on the outside, but still had a nice chew. It had nice large sugar crystals, which provided great flavor without being overwhelmingly sweet. I'm so glad I came by. I also went with their Mexico City thick hot chocolate. Their cacao beans are roasted in house and flavored with whole milk, corn dough as a thickening agent, and Mexican spice. If you know champurrado, that's what they were going for. It was slightly sweet, slightly fruity, hot, and acidic. It doesn't taste like any chocolate bar I know. If you want something adventurous, then go with what I ordered; however, they have four variations of hot chocolate on the menu! On a cold Chicago night, you can't do better than hot churros and hot chocolate! What xoco is really known for is Mexican tortas and street food style options from Rick Bayless. I definitely have to say that everything coming out from the kitchen looked good.

    Athena B.

    Came for a quick lunch. Have had some tacos for dinner before but really enjoyed trying out the lunch tortas. The service was on par, never saw the bottom of my water glass with plenty of check-ins from our server.

    Vina R.

    Stayed at a hotel across this place and just kept walking by not thinking to stop by. A friend told us their churros were a must so we decided to stop just for churros. Lol bc we ended up eating there. We ordered the barbacoa torta, milanesa and Oaxacan pork torta. ALL were delicious! I think the Oaxacan pork was my fav, but again all were delicious. Also ordered the traditional churros along with the authentic chocolate (dairy free water based) and champurrado. For my lactose intolerant people I'm happy to report the traditional churros (without the sauces) is dairy free! The churros were so good! Soft on the inside with a nice exterior crisp. The authentic chocolate was so rich you wouldn't think it was water based. I wanted to come back and order a torta to go the day of my flight, but the place was closed. Please check the business hours to make sure it's open the day you plan to go. On my next visit this place is definitely on the list to visit.

    Pozole and torta
    Tracy D.

    Came for dinner while in town for a conference. Cozy spot in a cold night. Enjoyed tortilla and pozole soups with a half torta and margarita. The food hit the spot and came out quickly. Service was friendly and quick. I'd come back here!

    Lunch special Milanesa 1/2 Torta with salad
    Tiffany N.

    I've had this place bookmarked for a while, not sure if it was a recommendation from Top Chef or because it's Rick Bayless, but regardless I'm happy I stopped by! The worst part of the experience was figuring out where to walk in. There's some tables outside and people (including myself initially) kept trying a random door but nope, it's the door off of Illinois. I ended up sitting outside but wish I would have opted for inside but unfortunately didn't see the spacey inside seating area until after my meal. The aromas inside made me want a second lunch, oh my! As for lunch, it was tasty and I think a great value for the caliber of food. I went with the half torta and salad lunch special and it hit the spot. I would come here again whole in Chicago!

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    Do they accepted cash?

    Hi Julio, I'm pretty certain most places would at the very least accept cash for the tip even if… Read more

    Are there Reservations?

    No, last time I went they approached me at the door and asked me why I was there.

    Is there a kids' menu?

    Yes, they have a kids menu. They have "chicken nuggets " but it's more like chopped up milanesa.

    What time is the happy hour and what options do they have?

    I want to say it as 3-6pm M-F. And not much. A premade margarita and like 2 beers.

    Are they open on the 4th of July?

    No, they are closed

    Do they do takeout?

    Yes they do :)

    Best menu item you have eaten here ? Anyone?

    If you like spicy, the ahogada sandwich is unbelievably good. Overall, their tortas are fantastic. I also recommend their guacamole and margaritas. Their churros are served piping hot and you can dip them in a warm dark chocolate sauce.

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    The staff is amazing and so is the food! The twins and I…read moreate everything! There was so much left over we ate it for breakfast the next morning! Next time I'm adding photos! Sorry it was so good I forgot to take any .

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    Dolce Arte - I have had their pastries many times (the BEST in neighborhood), only  2nd time having reg food.

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    This southside coffee shops offered a variety of drinks (caffeinated/ non-caffeinated option) but…read morethe best part in my option is their flights. Why would you not order a flight to try a variety of drinks all at once? We had the hibiscus lemonade and matcha flight, the mango con crema and banana con crema were the standouts. We went on a weekend and there was a long line but it moved pretty quickly. Limited seating space but there are also chairs and tables on the outside. Street parking available. They also offer brunch food items which we did not get to try. But overall cute shop with a variety of speciality drinks that I will definitely try in the future.

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