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Xoco
Mexican Restaurant$$$$
Near North Side, Chicago
The experts at Bon Appetit Magazine and Eater recommend this place
"We love you, Rick Bayless."(21 Tips)
"Pepito w/pickled jalepeños on the side was delicious!!!"(14 Tips)"Love the tortas, churros, margaritas... pretty much everything here."(88 Tips)"Outstanding sandwiches (tortas), soup, churros and hot chocolate!"(78 Tips)
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EmilySeptember 6, 2012Expect to wait at least 20 minutes for seats on any given day. Love getting churros to dip in a cup of champurrado (Mexico City thick hot chocolate) and the goat barbacoa torta.
QC Industries ConveyorsSeptember 19, 2014A more casual dinner that's great after a long day walking a trade show. Their tortas and soups are all wonderful!
JTFebruary 16, 2018The best sandwich I’ve had in my life is the milanesa here. You can’t go wrong, guac is amazing too
Margarita was mehh but the Pepito Torta was yum! So buy the food and hit up a bar after for the drinks.
The FreehandMarch 4, 2015The brainchild of Chicago's Mexican food maestro, Rick Bayless! Perfect for breakfast/lunch/dinner and cool laid back vibes.
Nate LawlerJuly 19, 2015Can never go wrong with Xoco. Don't miss the churro with chocolate dipping sauce. The guacamole is the best in the world!
Emmanuel OrtizAugust 8, 2015Good Mexican taste in Sandwiches, if you need more spicy (like real mexican), ask to waitress for "habanero sauce", Really good...
Mark WongSeptember 5, 2014The churros with chocolate sauce were delicious! Definitely don't miss out on these!
I’ve never had a bad torts from here. Sometimes I feel like the portions are too small, but the food is always wonderful.
Brian ChorbaDecember 10, 2016Fantastic sandwiches. Baja chicken was awesome. Ahogada is a pork sandwich with pickled onions in a red soup. Very good.
Bee ChelseSeptember 7, 2014The vegetable caldo, sikil pak dip, guacamole, churro & authentic chocolate are all vegan and delicious!!!!
Amy PriestleyJanuary 30, 2013Order a torta (sandwich) for lunch, the agua del dia to drink, and a flavored churro like pistachio for dessert. Wowza!
Josh MartinAugust 3, 2019The churros are incredible. Be sure to get the soft serve ice cream on the side to dip them in!
studioLAugust 30, 2013We loved the Pepito Torta (slow-cooked short rib sandwich) and the super fresh guacamole and chips... Delicious!
Travel ChannelMarch 3, 2011Rick Bayless is a world-renowned authority on authentic Mexican cuisine. He's also a genius in the kitchen. XOCO is Rick's love letter to Mexican street food. -- Andrew Zimmern, Bizarre Foods Read more- Saturday's special is Goat Barbacoa and it is so amazing and delicious.
Richard PengMay 27, 2016The Cubano is delicious! The meat is juicy and tender and it comes with a tasty sauce.
If you know what you want or have an idea and are able to plan accordingly, use the online ordering system for pick-up. It’s a real time saver.
Ayman Al-AbdullahFebruary 15, 2014The best Mexican restaurant this side of Mazatlan. The chicken tinga torta is what heaven is made of.
Michelle ParatoreAugust 31, 2012Mushroom torts with goat cheese and arugula is the best sandwich I think I've ever had
If you see Rick Bayless behind the counter, tell him you know me. It won't get you a free churro, but it's a conversation starter.
Raksha RavikumarFebruary 26, 2014Woodland Mushroom Torta makes my heart go boom boom boom. Be sure to ask for vegetarian beans if you prefer them!
Michael CaputoSeptember 17, 2011Everyone says it, but it's worth repeating one more time. make sure you try the churros and dipping chocolate. It's amazeballs
Verdi ErgünDecember 17, 2011Order the hot chocolate WITH the dulce de leche. Guacamole is okay, but comes with both amazing salsas. Portobello torta is perfect for garlic lovers.
Amaya AAFebruary 17, 2020The food is great, deal breaker is the service. They are curt and inflexible. Also- check that your order is correct. We waited 15 mins with no line ahead for take out. They gave us the wrong order.
Jennie CrichlowMarch 14, 2014Being your own server has it's benefits. Get the churros with chocolate dipping sauce
Catherine ChungOctober 15, 2013Absolutely delicious. Be careful about the spiciness! Then again, you can always "cool off" with their churros.
ManbqueApril 10, 2012Try their daily torta specials. The Tuesday pork/guacamole is amazing. Make sure to try their green salsa, it's delicious.- Patrick BuggyMarch 4, 2016You really can't go wrong at Xoco. The Cubana, Pepito, and Milanesa are my favorites!
Get the chicken milanesa de pollo torta and churros!! Or check out the daily special!
Lawrence JoeyOctober 22, 2012I'm still waiting for my dessert that I bought on August 11th and still haven't got it! :-( ...great place tho. Be careful, spicy, means motherfreaking spicy!
Chicharrones + Short rib red chile soup + bottle of Pacifico
Maeve TobinDecember 28, 2012I wasn't wowed by the vegetable torta, which became soggy and messy. However, I had a fabulous breakfast here and the hot chocolate is amazing.
Crain's Chicago BusinessMay 10, 2010Bayless' hot chocolate is a can't miss. The Mexican cocoa beans are ground tantalizingly close to the food line, and they're so rich you won't miss the milk in this water-based brew. Read more
christina leigh morganApril 1, 2011Churros for the win! Ask for a sample of the bacon ice cream. It's hardly smaller than the small and is amazing for dipping your churro in!- Short rib tacos and a margarita were great at a great price.
Jesus ParadaJanuary 1, 2015Got to meet the man tonight. Great food. Great people! Come here and eat!
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The allure of Mexican street food is it’s rustic immediacy—seasonal agua frescas; made-to-order guacamole topped with locally sourced ingredients; tortas from the wood-burning oven; steaming caldos; hot-from-the-fryer churros and homemade hot chocolate.
Open until 10:00 PM (Show more)
- Tue–Thu
- 8:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 8:00 AM–10:00 PM
(312) 661-1434
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