Chef Jorge Almaraz matches Mexican flavors and tropical ingredients with seasonal seafood at this Mount Prospect destination. This restaurant's nondescript exterior hides an attractive wood, brick and tile interior with pine tables, plenty of pictures of -- you guessed it -- flamingos and an open kitchen. A big menu offers appetizers like mahi mahi ceviche and beautifully presented seafood dishes such as fresh oysters, pan-roasted freshwater king prawns in garlic butter and pan-fried imperial jumbo shrimp wrapped in bacon over smoky guajillo sauce. Expect specials to change every two weeks or so, with seasonal specials like macadamia nut-crusted Chilean sea bass with guava beurre-blanc and saffron rice. There are a few steaks for meat lovers and house-made desserts, too. An outdoor patio provides the perfect perch for sipping a margarita.
Getting There
Cross Streets:
Busse and Dempster.
Parking:
Free Lot
The Basics
Hours:
11:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Sunday through Thursday; 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m., Friday and Saturday
Cuisine:
Mexican, American Nuevo Latino, and Seafood
Meals Served:
Dinner, Lunch, and Dessert
Price Range:
$$$ ($16-$25)
Reservations:
Recommended
Alcohol:
Full Bar
Features
Live Music:
Yes.
On Friday evenings and holidays
Features:
Kids Menu
Payment Methods:
American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Cash, and Discover Card
