Chilam Balam puts a "punk rock twist" on organic and farm-fresh Mexican tapas. According to Guy, the chicken flautas with pickledcabbage and homemadequeso had great crunch and flavor. Leggi tutto
In keeping with the trend of designer tapas in subterranean restaurants, Lakeview's Chilam Balam is a basement-level dive with an upscale pedigree. The shiitake mushroom empanadas are a must-try! Leggi tutto
You can always count on plenty of grilled meats, complex sauces and seafood. Bring a bottle of red wine to make your own sangria or tequila to spike the house-made limeade. Leggi tutto
The grilled flank steak was delectable, and it came with tortillas (to make tacos out of the dish). I will also endorse the guacamole, but you were going to get that already, right?
Try the seared scallops with a sweet-corn sauce, and the tamales—no matter the flavor of the day—are first-rate. Excellent service and fine homemadehot chocolate. Leggi tutto
Guy Fieri hit the road for homemadeMexican dishes at Chilam Balam, where they are making shiitake mushroom empanadas and flautas from sustainable, farm-fresh ingredients. Leggi tutto
New favorite Mexican joint in Chicago. Tiny, cash only, no reservations - cool vibe. Mostly small plates, so I'll list my three fave - porkshort ribs, grilled shrimp, and empanadas.
A cash only joint, where the chef has the cojones to pull off innovations like fresh oysters with muskmelon mignonette and homemade hot sauce. A pick from Chicago Magazine. Leggi tutto