Latin Restaurants in Downtown Chicago
Eating Out in Chicago
Topolobampo. People in the "know" call this Mexican restaurant "Topolo." Topolo shares a font entrance with its sister restaurant, Frontera. Topolo and Frontera are both owned by chef-restaurateur Rick Bayless. Topolo has the quieter atmosphere of the two restaurants. 445 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois 1-312-661-1434.
Brazzaz Brazilian Steakhouse. This restaurant is in a spacious, modern setting, designed to be elegant and comfortable. The Brazilian Steakhouse. Brazzaz grills the finest selection of beef and chicken the Gaucho way. Goucho churrasco is roasting of meats over pits of open fire. Meats, fresh produce and other dishes are served at an extensive buffets. A variety of homemade appetizers are a sweet finish to the meal. Fine wines or cocktails are a great accompaniment to dinner. 539 North Dearborn Street, Chicago Illinois. 1-312-595-9000.
Fogo de Chao Churrascaria Brazilian Steakhouse. Meats are prepared the Gaucho way, seasoned and slow roasted over an open flame. Fogo de Chao calls their atmosphere from Rio Grando do Sul in Southern Brazil. The restaurant operates under a unique service concept, called "espeto corrido," which is Portuguese for "continuous service." The lunch and dinner menu features unlimited services of 15 cuts of fire roasted meats and a buffet of gourmet salads, vegetables and side dishes. Fogo de Chao is a proud recipient of several Wine Spectator awards. 661 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois. 1-312-932-9330.
Nacional 27. Modern Latin Restaurant, Ceviche Bar, Salsa Club. Latin restaurant boldly combines the flavors of 27 countries. The Signature Platter offers tastes of Smoked Chicken empanada, Boniato and Plantain, Croqueta, BBG's Lamb Tine Taco and Shrimp Adobado Skewer.
325 West Huron, Chicago, Illinois. 1-312-664-2727.
Salpicon Mexican. "A Taste of Mexican." Examples of main dishes include Salmon Tropical topped with ruby grapefruit and Rack of Australian Baby Lame encrusted with pumpkin seeds. Salpicon offers a tequila menu and a wine list. 1252 N. Wells Street, Chicago, Illinois, 1-312-988-7811.
Sushi Samba Rio. Japanese - Latin restaurant. Main dishes include Chicken Teriyaki - Sambo Style with aji amarillo and mashed Peruvian potato, Rock Fish a la Plancha with charred asparagus and grapefruit and Broiled Whole Maine Lobster with seaweed butter and creamed Peruvian corn. Desserts include Warm Chocolate Banana Cake and Iron Pot Pear with doce de leite crema. Liquid refreshment includes cocktails, sake and wine. 504 North Wells, Chicago, Illinois . 1-312-595-2300.
Cafe Iberco Cafe Tapas Bar. The menu features salads, soups, cold tapas, hot tapas, entrees and desserts. Examples of diner entrees include Seafood Paella, Slow Roasted Lamb Shank and Grilled Beef Tenderloin. Desserts include Caramel Flam, Poached Pears with red wine and sauteed banana with caramel sauce. 739 North LaSalle Drive, Chicago, Illinois. 1-312-573-1510.
Emilios Tapas. "Little Dishes of Spain." Emilio Gervilla's Lincoln Park restaurant serves European Spanish Tapas. 444 West Fullerton, Chicago, Illinois. 1-773-327-5100.
Sol y Nieve. Emilio Gervilla's Sol y Nieve is a bit of Spain in Downtown Chicago. 213 E. Ohio St., Chicago, Illinois. 1-312-467-7177.
Frontera Grill Regional Mexican. 445 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois. 1-312-661-1434.
Mambo Grill. 412 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois. 1-312-467-9797.
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Post a CommentI want to know what topolobampo means. It sounds more amerindian than spanish but it is a fascinating linguistic contemplation either way.
Some good ones!