Flo - West Town - Chicago, IL 60622 | Metromix Chicago

Flo



Neighborhood: West Town
1434 W. Chicago Ave.

Chicago, IL 60622
312-243-0477
Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
At Flo, where there's folk, there's fire. The place is both a gallery for folk art and a funky cafe that specializes in New Mexican cooking (there are subtle differences between this cuisine and Tex-Mex, or California Mex, or Mex Mex). Flo gets its peppers directly from a farmer in New Mexico, so the taste is as genuine as anything in Santa Fe. Weekday breakfast favorites include the breakfast burrito of eggs, cheese, jalapenos, salsa, roasted poblano and sour cream. Lunch specialties range from chicken caesar salad to grilled shrimp enchiladas. And brunchers, loosen your belts: Flo features a number of hearty Saturday and Sunday specialties, including the popular huevos rancheros (available for breakfast during the week as well.)

Dinner offerings keep in theme with catfish, stewed chicken or portabella tacos, and roasted chicken with mole. The wine list features almost two dozen selections with more than half available by the glass, a handful of beers (including Mexican favorite Negro Modelo) and cocktails ranging from fresh-lime Margaritas to homemade sangria.

Getting There

Cross Streets:
Chicago and Bishop.
Parking:
Street Parking Difficult
Public Transportation:
CTA Bus: 66 Chicago. Blue Line Train: Chicago.
Wheelchair Access:
Yes. Including restrooms.

The Basics

Hours:
Breakfast and Lunch: 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Tuesday through Friday
Brunch: 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday

Dinner: 5:30-10 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday; 5:30-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Cuisine:
American Regional
Meals Served:
Breakfast, Weekend Brunch, Dinner, and Lunch
Price Range:
$$ ($9-$15)
Reservations:
Accepted. Reservations accepted for dinner only.
Alcohol:
Full Bar. Homemade sangria.
Smoking:
No
Audience:
Families

Features

Carryout:
Yes. Full menu.
ATM:
Yes. Across the street.
Features:
Catering
Facilities:
Private Party and Banquet Facilities. Back room seats 20 people or entire restaurant can be reserved.
Worth Noting:
Critic's choice. Recommended. Top brunches.
Specialties:
Breakfast burrito; green chile chicken enchiladas; huevos rancheros; chorizo meatloaf.
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
Outdoor Seating:
No
Delivery:
No
Seating :
Table seating for 55

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"Flo is highly recommended"

By cdg2009 from Little Italy/University Village, July 21, 2009

We've been going to Flo for years for brunch, lunch and now for dinner. We love the food, the variety and the ambience of the place. We never are...

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"Most expensive tacos I've ever eaten"

By laura from Rogers Park, April 13, 2009

Flo has pretty good ambiance but is way overpriced. The food was average, but I could definitely eat better and cheaper in a taqueria anywhere els...

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"Great brunch; mediocre dinner"

By mmarine3 from streeterville, February 6, 2009

I have been here countless times for brunch. It's consistently fantastic with regard to the food. Tonight I had my second dinner experience here, a...

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