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Adobo Grill



Neighborhood: Lincoln Park
1610 N. Wells St.

Chicago, IL 60614
312-266-7999
Chef/Owner Paul LoDuca (Vinci, Trattoria Parma) has created this upscale Mexican restaurant located in the Piper's Alley building. This "Nuevo Latino" eatery is a popular destination for locals who come for the killer margaritas and signature guacamole appetizer, prepared tableside to guests' tastes with a mortar and pestle. From snapper Veracruzana to tres leches cake, the fare pleases. Also find huevos Mexicanos specialties during the weekend brunch. Beware overbooking, long delays and stressed servers.

Getting There

Cross Streets:
North Avenue and Wells Street.
Parking:
Paid Lot, Street Parking Difficult, and Valet
Public Transportation:
CTA Bus: 72-North. Brown Line Train: Sedgwick.
Wheelchair Access:
Yes

The Basics

Hours:
5:30-10 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 5:30-11:30 p.m., Friday; noon-11:30 p.m., Saturday; noon-9:30 p.m., Sunday
Brunch: noon-2:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday
Bar opens at 4:30 Monday through Thursday and stays open for up to an hour after the kitchen closes every night.
Cuisine:
Mexican and American Tex Mex
Meals Served:
Weekend Brunch and Dinner. Brunch: Saturday and Sunday only.
Price Range:
$$ ($9-$15)
Reservations:
Accepted. Recommended
Dress Code:
None
Alcohol:
Full Bar. Extensive tequila list.
Smoking:
No
Bar Style:
Lounge
Music Style:
Latin
Audience:
Families

Features

Carryout:
Yes. Full menu.
Atmosphere and Personality:
Theme
ATM:
Across the street at Walgreens.
Live Music:
No
Features:
Free Admission. No catering. No dancing. No buffet.
Facilities:
Private Party and Banquet Facilities. No on-site store. Four rooms available, the largest holding up to 100
Worth Noting:
3-star. Recommended.
Specialties:
Guacamole prepared table side, margaritas, extensive tequila list.
Payment Methods:
American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
Outdoor Seating:
Yes. Capacity: 25
Seating :
For about 85

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"Corn Cob Snob"

By Tom from Lakeview, June 20, 2008

If you ask for flour tortillas, you will be rather snootily informed that Adobo runs a "flour-free kitchen." Great for it, but, as much as I like ...

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"Delicious"

By alypaige from Lincoln Park/Lakeview, May 21, 2008

My mom, sister, and I went to Adobo while waiting for our Second City show to begin. The wait staff was very attentive, making sure our glasses we...

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"Yummy! "

By Ange from Midway , April 10, 2008

The food was great! The large selection of Tequilas is amazing, a little pricey, but worth every penny. The atmosphere was really authentic.

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