Cdnfolks

We will visit Chicago oct 13-16. Looking for a good Mexican restaurant within a short taxi ride of East Walton (Residence by Mariott) Any other good restaurant suggestions are also welcome

Lightfast

Tecalitlan
1814 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago
Tel: (773) 384-4285
hands down the best. the salsa is amazing. take a cab and go.
"Expect great football-size burritos, huevos rancheros, chicken fajitas, bottomless chips and some of the city's best homemade salsa. Try the excellent mole sauces, too."

travel_addict

I really like Uncle Julios (on Clybourne I think) but Lightfast's suggestion sounds a little more authentic.

Lightfast

There is also another Techalitlan on Ashland Ave. but the one near Chicago/Wood is the best. Not to be Missed.

boruboru

Rick Bayless has the best authentic mexican restaurant in Chicago. There are two, right next to each other, Frontera Grill and Topolobambo, 445 N. Clark St. This is a healthy walk from The Mag Mile, but you can always cab it for about 7 bucks. The wait may be significant, so brunch is also suggested. Check out www.metromix.chicagotribune.com for more information.
There is also a fantastic, low-key, place in Pilsen/Little Village called Restaurante Nuevo Leon, 1515 W. 18th St. You will definately need a cab both ways.

Cdnfolks

Thanks for the suggestions. We will try one, if not two. Any opinions on a place called Adobo? I believe it is near Second City.

Jean_Valjean

Rick Bayless is considered the best Mexican chef living outside of Mexico. Food at his restaurants is authentic and usually flawless. You can make reservations for Topolobampo.

budget4me

" There is also a fantastic, low-key, place in Pilsen/Little Village called Restaurante Nuevo Leon, 1515 W. 18th St. You will definately need a cab both ways. "

I was hoping someone else would mention this. Although I don't live in Chicago, I have visited there and Nuevo Leon is my favorite. This is a true, authentic Mexican restaurant, not one aimed at tourists. It is located in a Mexican neighborhood.

LauraT

In response to the question about Adobo Grill...it is pretty good. If you are in the neighborhood, it's not a bad choice. But in my opinion, it's not worth going out of your way for. I think it's overpriced...a typical "yuppie Mexican" place - certainly not authentic, but not bad either...