Sol de Mexico
3.9
from - Neighborhood: Belmont Cragin/Hermosa
- 3018 N. Cicero
- Chicago, IL 60641
- 773-282-4119
- Price range: $ (Under $9)
Geno Bahena (Real Tenochtitlan, Chilpancingo, Ixcapuzalco) doesn't man the stoves at this Belmont Cragin spot, but brother-in-law Carlos Tello and Bahena's mole-making mama Clementina Flores, who both clocked kitchen time under Geno, carry on the family tradition. Expect dishes such as lamb in kicky mole negro, tilapia in herby mole verde and pork in spicy-sweet mole manchamanteles. Smaller appetites can go for a chicken taco, torta or burrito laced with mole. Grilled skirt steak in ranchero salsa and steak fajitas are a few of the non-mole selections. Be sure to save room for the house-made flan. Fans of Bahena's now-shuttered Chilpancingo will love the decor; the colorful space is fitted with artwork and table settings from the restaurant.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Cicero and Wellington
- Parking:
- Street
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 54 Cicero.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday
- Cuisine:
- Mexican and American Tex Mex
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $ (Under $9)
- Reservations:
- Accepted. For about 80
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
Features
- Carryout:
- No
- Features:
- No catering. No children's menu. Chef will modify dishes on the regular menu for kids.
- Specialties:
- In addition to the regular menu, daily specials are offered.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
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"Worth the wait"
By iknowfood9054 from portage park, August 8, 2009
I have been wanting to go here for years, just never made it until last night. Loved the small space, very attentive but not obnoxious service, ni...
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"Maybe I should Have gotten an entree"
By HersheySmif from northwest side, January 26, 2009
We just got appetizers/tapas-which were way expensive and mine weren't good at all. The entrees were really expensive ($20!). In the end I guess I ...
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"The best Mexican food in Chicago"
By winelover from South Loop, June 8, 2008
Everything we had on their menu was delicious. The portions are right - you won't have to over-eat or carry a doggie pack. I would highly recommend...
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