Chilam Balam

Chilam Balam puts a "punk rock twist" on organic and farm-fresh Mexican tapas . According to Guy, the chicken flautas with pickled cabbage and homemade queso had great crunch and flavor. Read more

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! Read more

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 . Read more

The sweetbreads are tasty. Ask for a little lime to get a bit of acid in to it. As a BYO , don't forget they'll let you bring wine , beer , OR tequila .

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 homemade hot chocolate . Read more

put your name in and go across to friar tucks while you wait! or go pick up wine for sangria or tequila for margaritas , it's byob ! and cash only !

Intimate environment. Eddie, one of the owners, is the man. Everything on the menu is delicious, so don't be shy.

Order the waiters recommendation since the menu is always changing! Trust me everything is good here!

Literally, everything. We had ceviche , duck tamale , and sweet breads , all were phenomenal

It’s BYOB ! Bring wine or if in a group of three or more bring tequila to mix with the limeade

Guy Fieri hit the road for homemade Mexican dishes at Chilam Balam, where they are making shiitake mushroom empanadas and flautas from sustainable, farm-fresh ingredients. Read more

Enchiladas potosinas and Pan seared scallops from the December menu are two of the best small plates I've ever eaten. Great food and atmosphere.

The wait staff is great and really helpful with suggestions. Go with a seasonal selection . BYOB !

New favorite Mexican joint in Chicago. Tiny, cash only , no reservations - cool vibe. Mostly small plates , so I'll list my three fave - pork short 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. Read more

When I say everything here is good you just have to trust me and try it cause I'm not lying

Cash only - byob - they'll make you sangria - the chile en nogada was unbelievably delicious

If you see octopus on the menu, get it...you ll thank me later

BYOB , delicious high end Mexican joint , real DF and Oaxaca style by a kick ass chef . Tiny underground place Read more

Bring your own cork shrew if you want to have more than 1 battle per two people. Or just bring screw top bottles.

Go with friends and order one of everything . It's all amazing.

Highly recommend the flank steak and the memelas! Good stuff!

The year’s best Mexican spot serves our favorite guacamole , peanut butter and chocolate empanadas , and is BYOB to boot. Read more

Check out Chilam Balam as seen on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives Read more

Nom nom nom. Excellent seasonal small plates .

Gah. Amazing food. Just right portioned plates.

remember - only a Tequila bottle or wine bottle.

Try the sweet breads !

Grab a bottle of wine , go to Chilam Balam, and order one of everything on the menu. Or, just anything on the menu...it's ALL fantastico!

If you bring tequila , they will make margaritas for you! Love BYOB !!!!!!

Don't overlook the hot chocolate , have the chef 's selection.

They don't mind beer or wine , the only liquor they approve of is tequila

Very innovative.

Great food. Slow service.

love it love it loveit. bring cash. Read more

mexican pl

Great fresh food .

Yum yum yummy yum yum!

March menu!

Victim of its own hype.