Caoba
- Neighborhood: Bucktown/Wicker Park
- 1619 N. Damen Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60647
- 773-342-2622
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
While you could be a bore and choose standard Mexican staples—tacos, burritos, enchiladas—at this Wicker Park spot (prounounced cow-BA, which means dark wood in Spanish), we say go for the specialty: Mexican parrilladas (mixed grills). The seafood grill includes langoustines, scallops, calamari, shrimp and a fish of the day, while the meat version comes with baby-back ribs, fajitas, skirt steak and chicken. Caoba's look is rustic, with contemporary flourishes such as flat-screen TVs—an additional draw for the late-night lounge crowd that comes margaritas and cazuelas, fruity Tequila-spiked punch blends.
Getting There
- Parking:
- Valet and Street Parking Difficult
- Public Transportation:
- Blue Line "L" stop: Damen
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 4-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 4 p.m.-midnight Friday, 11 a.m.-midnight Saturday; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday
- Cuisine:
- Mexican and American Tex Mex
- Meals Served:
- Weekend Brunch, Dinner, and Lunch. Brunch: Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- ATM:
- Yes. Several nearby.
- Live Music:
- Yes
- Features:
- Catering, Kids Menu, and Late Night. Limited bar menu after 11 p.m.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- For 50
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"Great Food!"
By Chela313 from Bucktown/Wicker Park, October 15, 2008
I totally recommend this place. The food is just fantastic and the ambiance is quite cozy and casual. I used Caoba to cater one of my summer part...
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"Great little place!"
By marilyn from bowmansville, September 4, 2008
Nice space with cool bar area in the back. While we were there, they has live music with a bass player. I had the green chicken enchiladas, which ...
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"Taco Tuesday"
By roba from roba, June 4, 2008
Typically, I am categorically against fancy Mexican restaurants. The food is usually bland, small portioned and just generally off. I have passed C...
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