Salpicon
3.3
from - Neighborhood: Old Town
- 1252 N. Wells St.
- Chicago, IL 60610
- 312-988-7811
- Price range: $$$ ($16-$25)
Mexico City native Priscila Satkoff cooks up a wonderful edible tribute to her home. Formerly of Frontera Grill/Topolobampo, Satkoff specializes in authentic classic and contemporary Mexican food. The upscale regional fare is well matched to impressive wine and tequila lists. A colorful, art-filled dining room underscores Salpicon's cheer.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Wells and Division.
- Parking:
- Street Parking Difficult and Valet. Valet Parking: $8
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 156 Goethe stop; 2236 Goethe stop. Red Line Train: Clark and Division stop, walk 1 block north, 2 blocks west.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 5-10 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 5-11 p.m., Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and 5-10 p.m., Sunday.
- Cuisine:
- Mexican and American Tex Mex
- Meals Served:
- Weekend Brunch and Dinner
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($16-$25)
- Reservations:
- Accepted. Requested
- Dress Code:
- Business casual.
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar. Beer, wine and tequila.
- Smoking:
- No
- Audience:
- Adults / 18+
Features
- Carryout:
- No
- ATM:
- 1/2 block away.
- Features:
- Catering. On-premises only. No dancing. No children's menu. No buffet.
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities. No on-site store. In progress.
- Worth Noting:
- Critic's choice. 3-star. Recommended.
- Specialties:
- Grilled quail in an ancho-chili honey sauce; soft-shell crab when in season; specials change weekly.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Diners Club, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. For 20
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- For 90
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"Mediocre"
By ibharris from Lincoln Park, November 1, 2009
Mediocre The food was ok, but sad to say the guacomole was the best of the dishes we had. The service couldn't have been worse. Errors in orders, ...
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"Never to Return"
By ljs1734 from Lincoln Park, August 10, 2009
I thought that we were the exception and that we'd somehow upset everything. Since I've read many of the reviews I find that we are not alone. We...
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"Too big for its britches."
By MMR from -, February 16, 2009
I recently visited Salpicon for the first time, and I won't be back. It was outrageously priced for the quality of the food. The service was miser...
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