Xoco

XOCO churros are always fried to order, so they're still really warm by the time they reach your hands. The intense rich flavor of cinnamon and fried dough make them one of the city 's best snacks . Read more

This Rick Bayless creation is a popular, casual spot for Mexican street food cooking. Open for breakfast , lunch , and dinner , you'll find sandwiches (called tortas ), soups , and lots of churros . Read more

Tortas filled with chorizo and cheese or braised short rib with pickled jalapeños warmed in a wood-burning oven. Oh, you should probably save room for churros and chocolate . We love you, Rick Bayless . Read more

Rick Bayless ' restaurant offers better to-go food than every fast food chain combined. Action Bronson-approved; The Sopa de Carnitas is reminiscent of Phó , and the Cochinita Pibil is to die for

The Ahogada is an excellent choice, esp for your first visit. It’s full of flavors and extremely tasty! The pepito is also delicious! Great service & friendly staff makes this a great place to eat at!

Not your typical Mexican restaurant , in the best way possible. Be prepared to try tortas (Mexican sandwiches ). I looooved the Baja Chicken .

If you are looking for something gluten free try the carnitas caldo (meal-in-a-bowl). My daughters shared a bowl. Plenty of tender pork , peppery greens, lime and corn masa dumplings .

The cherry margarita is so yummy!! Also loved the chips and salsa . There were vegetarian options too. Not many vegan options but I got the woodland mushroom without cheese and it was still great!

This Mexican themed street food restaurant has a lovely rustic feel to it. Make sure to try the choriqueso, woodland mushroom torta , and Mexican hot chocolate if you pop by. Read more

The cocinita pibil torta is my fave with succulent, spicy pork . Easy with the habanero sauce though. The Saturday roast goat special torta is so yum - yum - yummy, too.

Celebrity chef Rick Bayless really knows his way around authentic Mexican ingredients. The tortas are incredible – especially the goat-based Barbacoa one, if they're offering it. WinstonWanders.com

Rick Bayless never disappoints! Can't go wrong with Cochinita Pibil , Chicken Tinga , or Cubana torta . The caldos totally hit the spot too. Don't forget to order a churro or a hot chocolate - delicious!

Get the Aztec bean-to-cup chocolate , with fresh-ground chocolate , water, chile, and allspice in a perfect drink. Pair it with the best huevos rancheros you've had outside Mexico.

Little gem. High end food in chipotle environment. Rojo something special is way to go. Chicken soup special is also totally worth it

The best torta is the Milanesa . It is hands down a scrumptious succulent sandwich passed down from a foodie paradise for your taste buds enjoyment!

So good, and counter service is the best! Margarita , chips and guacamole , choriqueso torta , churro with a chocolate shot, perfect dinner .

EVERYTHING is amazing. Love the Pepito & the Abogahda Torta . Do yourself a favor and get the glazed churro . Pistachio & Hazelnut are phenomenal

The hazelnut churros (and the churros in general) are delicious. Same for the hot chocolate . Honestly everything I've ever had here has been good, so just order whatever strikes your fancy .

Rick Bayless ' casual street-food inspired restaurant in River North has an array of breakfast tortas , hot chocolates , and much more in the mornings. Read more

The food here was perfect! You can’t go wrong with anything. Got the Milanesa and it was the perfect balance with salt, acid, fried chicken , and a little heat. Sooo good

Open-face breakfast torta : A slice of bolillo from Labriola is wood-fired until its crust develops black ends. This is slathered in roasted tomato and a bit of black bean , then topped with poached egg Read more

On gorgeous days and during normal times you got to get here early. Opens at 11:00 and the line will start right away. The tortas and the best. Solid seasonal specials as well .

The chorizo tlayuda !!! It’s amazing. We were in Oaxaca not too long ago, and while those were great, somehow this was better! Never thought I’d say that. Get the tlayuda !

Seasonal specials are always innovative and super fresh. This place is relaxed and fun. Friendly , professional staff help make the experience memorable. Very affordable .

Good food (particularly tortas and chicharrones ), quick, relatively inexpensive , and a very solid happy hour make this a go-to spot in river North.

The signature Mexican tortas are loaded with meats like Baja chicken , ahogada (pork carnitas ), and pepito , while meal-in-a-bowl caldos and crispy churros are also noteworthy.

Breakfast at Rick Bayless’s most casual spot yet is quiet perfection: a cup of masterfully concocted hot chocolate , a flaky egg empanada , one hell of a sugar-and-cocoa-coated churro .

Busy, noisy place. Efficient service. I had a red pozole soup : it was well served, tasty and spicy . Unfortunately the chicken in the soup was cut in dices and not soft and shredded as it should.

Breakfast at Rick Bayless’s most casual spot yet is quiet perfection: a cup of masterfully concocted hot chocolate , a flaky egg empanada , one hell of a sugar-and-cocoa-coated churro.-BC Read more

Best lunch in Chicago. Try the Ahogada, it's amazing. The side salad is works great if you want something fresh to the hot sauce .

A must visit for lunch whenever I’m visiting Chicago. Can’t go wrong with the special torts of the day or one of their soups

The best torta sandwiches here. Flavor explosions galore. Do not skip getting a churro , the chocolate sauce is to die for & they come out fresh and warm. Margarita was just ok here.

Rick Bayless introduced Mexican street food to the masses, who line up daily for huevos rancheros for breakfast and return for pork belly tortas and seafood caldos at lunch . [Eater 38 Member] Read more

One of our most favorite breakfast places when we're in Chicago. Churos are an absolute must. Skip the Intelligentsia coffee and get a Mexican hot chocolate for the full experience. Read more

Consistently delicious Tortas & Churros ! Happy place to eat in River North Chicago!

The sandwiches are great! Had the ahogada which was great! Medium spicy , just the right level :)

The Mexican breakfast , lunch , dinner , and snack options are all very good. My favorites are the churros and the bean-to-cup hot chocolate .

The Pepito torta had braised tallgrass shortribs, caramelized onion , artisan Jack cheese , black beans and pickled jalapenos (soomeenshee )

Really great food! Fast and delicious. The Albondigas and peach empanadas were amazing.

Nowhere else can you get a torta as expertly constructed or a cup of hot chocolate made from cocoa beans roasted in house.

Quick and casual with amazing Mexican fare. Don't miss their "bean-to-cup" chocolate . I did, and I regret it. 😁

The sulking pig torta and soup were incredible. Great fresh chips and salsa

Favorite place for Mexican food in the city , along with Frontera Grill and Topolobombo. Bayless.

Possibly my favorite restaurant in Chicago. Love the tortas , churros , margaritas ... pretty much everything here.

Torta Ahogada is one of the best Mexican dishes I've had in the US. Awesome flavor, a must while in Chicago.

Though some of Rick Bayless’s complex hot cocoas are more adult-oriented, the Classic (with two-percent milk ) and Ultra (with whole milk ) are like delicious chocolate soups . Read more

Try the Pork Belly And Vermicelli Noodles - This dish was an exquisite blend of perfectly fried pork belly , veggies and noodles in spicy broth . Make sure you try this!

I like the atmosphere and the sauces are great. Weird service structure but the host was great!

Churros 4.75/5. Aztec chocolate 5/5. Authentic chocolate 4.75/5. Tortas generally 4.25/5. Chicharonnes 5/5. Xoco will be immortalized for Churros and chocolate , not Tortas

Lines extend out the door for tortas filled with fatty, crispy pork carnitas . Caldos like braised-short-rib soup and chicken stew with toothsome posole are the ideal prelude to a churro . Read more