Mexique - West Town - Chicago, IL 60622-5237 | Metromix Chicago

Mexique



Neighborhood: West Town
1529 W. Chicago Ave.

Chicago, IL 60622-5237
312-850-0288
http://www.mexiquechicago.com
Price range: $$$ ($16-$25)
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Mexique chef and co-owner Carlos Gaytan has a Mexican-French culinary background (he hails from the Mexican state of Guerrero, trained with French chef Dominique Tougne (Bistro 110), and clocked kitchen time at Bistrot Margot and the Union League Club), so don't go looking for Mexican standards like burritos here. Gaytan's French-influenced Mexican menu features choices such as a seafood mousse tamale, and a duo of herb-crusted rack of lamb and coffee-braised lamb shoulder barbacoa style with an eggplant sope. The decor features earthy tones with pops of burnt orange; seating options include a granite-topped dining counter/bar and comfy banquette seating.

Getting There

Cross Streets:
Chicago Avenue and Armour Street
Parking:
Street Parking Difficult and Valet. Valet at night only
Public Transportation:
CTA bus: 66 Chicago, 9 Ashland
Wheelchair Access:
Yes

The Basics

Hours:
Lunch: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday-Friday
Dinner: 5-10 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 5-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 5-9 p.m. Sunday
Brunch: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
Cuisine:
French and Mexican
Meals Served:
Dinner, Pre Theater, and Weekend Brunch
Price Range:
$$$ ($16-$25). Lunch: $ (Under $9)
Reservations:
Recommended
Alcohol:
Beer and Wine. Limited spirits. Half-price bottles of wine on Tuesdays.

Features

Carryout:
Yes
Internet Access:
No
Payment Methods:
Cash and Major Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating:
No
Delivery:
No
Seating :
Yes

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No-pic-dude
5


"Great, creative cusine"

By shlk_2000 from East Village, October 31, 2009

The food here is always terrific and the wait staff very friendly and attentive. The chef often comes out to visit with patrons at their tables. Th...

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No-pic-chick
5


"Wonderful!!!"

By ali1179 from west town, May 29, 2009

My husband and I went for an early dinner with our 1 year old son, at first we thought the restaurant was not going to be very kid friendly...but i...

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5


"Fusion cuisine at its best!"

By foodie from Lakeview, April 9, 2009

Mexique has great ambiance, excellent service, and the dishes are delicious! The combination of Latin spices and the richness of French cuisine is...

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