De Cero - West Loop - Chicago, IL 60607 | Metromix Chicago

De Cero


Neighborhood: West Loop
814 W. Randolph St.

Chicago, IL 60607
312-455-8114
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 St. and Randolph St.
Parking:
Street Parking Difficult and Valet
Public Transportation:
CTA Bus: 8 Halsted, 20 Madison.
Wheelchair Access:
Yes

The Basics

Hours:
Lunch: 11:30 a.m.- 2 p.m., Monday through Friday

Dinner: 5-10 p.m., Monday-Thursday; 5-11 p.m., Friday and Saturday; Closed Sunday.

Cuisine:
Mexican and American Tex Mex
Meals Served:
Dinner and Lunch
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. No children's menu. No buffet.
Facilities:
Private Party and Banquet Facilities. No on-site store. 25 private; 50 for semi-private.
Specialties:
Upscale Mexican food; fresh fruit and herb cocktails.
Payment Methods:
American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
Outdoor Seating:
Yes. Capacity: 20
reservations not accepted for outdoor seating.
Delivery:
No
Seating :
Capacity: 65

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"average"

jhn from lp - July 13, 2008

de cero was definitely not as good as it has been hyped up to be --- house margaritas were ok but nothing special or authentic -- i agree with the...

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"Tasty and Quick!"

egermata from Loop - June 18, 2008

I had a goat cheese tamale which was very good and came out almost right after I ordered it, which made me a little weary at first, but the taste w...

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"I LOVE De Cero!!!"

chicagocouple1322 from gold coast - March 30, 2008

We have been to De Cero a few times, and it seems to be getting better each time! We love the hibiscus margaritas and the variety a tapas, served t...

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