De Cero
3.0
from - Neighborhood: West Loop
- 814 W. Randolph St.
- Chicago, IL 60607
- 312-455-8114
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
Co-owners Angela Lee and Susan Traina Thompson, who also own Sushi Wabi, created this urban-meets-rustic Mexican taqueria, with high-backed wooden chairs, aged-looking wooden tabletops, and perky Latin beats. The menu features innovative coastal Mexican cuisine with a focus on fresh ingredients. Appetizer choices include cumin-rubbed ribeye skewers with avocado crema and smoky tomato salsa; and charred baby octopus with lime-cumin dressing and tomato. There are 15 tacos on the menu, including innovated choices like battered shrimp with avocado cream, and grilled tuna with mango and habanero sauce. Tacos can be ordered individually, or opt for the make-your-own combo platter of eight. Entrees feature a skirt steak marinated in pickled jalapenos, cumin and garlic, and a tequila-marinated pork chop. Try the Jarritos float, made with the popular Mexican soft drink and house-made sorbet for an off-the-beaten path dessert. The specialty cocktail list offers herb and fruit concoctions like the banana-dill daiquiri and the strawberry-mint margarita. The frozen drinks take about seven minutes to prepare; if you are really thirsty opt for a non-frozen beverage.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Halsted and Randolph Streets
- Parking:
- Street Parking Difficult and Valet
- Public Transportation:
- CTA bus: Halsted-8, Madison-20
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday (lunch); 5-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 5-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sunday (brunch)
- Cuisine:
- Mexican and American Tex Mex
- Meals Served:
- Dinner, Lunch, and Sunday Brunch
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Accepted. Recommend for all sizes; required for parties of six or more.
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Audience:
- Adults / 18+
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Theme. Modern Mexican.
- Live Music:
- No
- Features:
- Catering
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities. Private dining for 25; semi-private for 50.
- Specialties:
- Upscale Mexican food; fresh fruit and herb cocktails.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. For 20. Reservations not accepted for outdoor seating.
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- For 65
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Rate De Cero
"Seriously good Mexican! not to metion super HOT options...."
By bethany from Hinsdale, July 26, 2009
Food was great, server was great, value was great! If you like super hot food they'll make you habenero sauce that will kick your butt!! Enjoy!
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"Slow service, passable food....I'll pass, thanks...."
By moitz from Logan Square, July 21, 2009
First, the drinks. My Corona was warm. This is ok in Mexico when I'm on a beach. This is not ok in Chicago when I'm paying $6 for it. I agree w...
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"WAY OVERPRICED"
By BYOBOB from Edgewater, July 15, 2009
Nothing was good about this way overpriced mess! The house margaritas were tasteless and had absolutely no alcohol. For $9 a glass, this was robb...
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