Adobo Grill
3.5
from - Neighborhood: Lincoln Park
- 1610 N. Wells St.
- Chicago, IL 60614
- 312-266-7999
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
Chef/Owner Paul LoDuca (Vinci, Trattoria Parma) has created this upscale Mexican restaurant located in the Piper's Alley building. The Nuevo Latino eatery is a popular destination for locals who come for the killer margaritas and signature guacamole appetizer, prepared tableside to guests' tastes with a mortar and pestle. From snapper Veracruzana to tres leches cake, the fare pleases. Also find huevos Mexicanos specialties during the weekend brunch. Beware overbooking, long delays and stressed servers.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- North Avenue and Wells Street.
- Parking:
- Paid Lot, Street Parking Difficult, and Valet
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 72-North. Brown Line Train: Sedgwick.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
-
5:30-10 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 5:30-11:30 p.m., Friday; noon-11:30 p.m., Saturday; noon-9:30 p.m., Sunday
Brunch: noon-2:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday
Bar opens at 4:30 Monday through Thursday and stays open for up to an hour after the kitchen closes every night.
- Cuisine:
- Mexican and American Tex Mex
- Meals Served:
- Weekend Brunch and Dinner. Brunch: Saturday and Sunday only.
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Accepted. Recommended
- Dress Code:
- None
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar. Extensive tequila list.
- Smoking:
- No
- Bar Style:
- Lounge
- 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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"Weak."
By PBOMBZ from River North, May 12, 2009
Very disappointing. The margaritas are way too tart and not even close to the caliber of Caesar's. The menu is limited and tasteless. The inside...
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"Overpriced and very rude staff"
By Jodie652 from Lombard, July 30, 2008
There were 6 of us and none of us will ever return. Our waitress was very rude and snooty, and after tasting the bland very expensive food, we wer...
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"Not as good as it should be..."
By crazygemini12 from Bucktown, July 20, 2008
The Wells St. outpost used to really wow me, but their service was god-awful. At the WP location, I find it's just the opposite-the service is okay...
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