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Xoco

Mexican Restaurant$$$$
Near North Side, Chicago
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Xoco
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    Ranked #10 for barbecue in Near North Side
  • Stars
    The churros at Xoco is a can't miss
  • Tips
    PureWow
    "We love you, Rick Bayless."(21 Tips)
    Michelle G.
    "Pepito w/pickled jalepeños on the side was delicious!!!"(14 Tips)
    Lukas C.
    "Love the tortas, churros, margaritas... pretty much everything here."(88 Tips)
    Ed
    "Outstanding sandwiches (tortas), soup, churros and hot chocolate!"(78 Tips)
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  • Kevin ⚡.
    Kevin ⚡ LiuNovember 5, 2013
    Drink the hot chocolate and become Quetzalcoatl!
  • Denrael
    DenraelNovember 9, 2012
    Try the Chicken Pasole Verde
  • Abby M.
    Abby MeixnerDecember 23, 2012
    Just good, not great. Food is oversalted. Like that they serve you a marg while you wait in line.
  • David M.
    David MuradFebruary 23, 2010
    The hibiscus lemongrass aqua fresca is fantastic. Get here before 11:30 for lunch.
  • Betty B.
    Betty BeNovember 21, 2012
    hot chocolate tasted like i was eating a melted bar of chocolate, so THICK! and churros were just OK.
  • kiki's BFF
    kiki's BFFApril 10, 2013
    Try the Seasonal Caldo
  • A. K.
    A. KhanAugust 4, 2010
    The mushroom tortas are great, as are the churros with ice cream.
  • jonathan d.
    jonathan dausApril 24, 2011
    Good avocados, but ask for extra dressing on the side for the xoco salad
  • Time Out Chicago
    Time Out ChicagoSeptember 17, 2010
    XOCO, Rick Bayless', fast-casual ode to tortas, caldos, churros and chocolate. Read more
  • Monica H.
    Monica HikaruOctober 5, 2013
    all delicious!!
  • Ilya B.
    Ilya BeyrakNovember 19, 2014
    Awesome Place! Read more
  • Chad
    ChadMarch 9, 2011
    Almendrado is unreal. Vegetarian caldo is outstanding
  • Laura W.
    Laura WatkinsApril 30, 2010
    If you can, go on a Wednesday. The special pork belly torta is AMAZING.
  • Kyle M.
    Kyle MartinJune 1, 2013
    Fantastic Tortas!!!
  • Mat B.
    Mat BurnettDecember 28, 2012
    Mushroom Torta is the shizz
  • Marie A.
    Marie ArtimNovember 27, 2010
    Amazing food - don't let the simple menu fool you!
  • Melon L.heart icon on user image
    Melon LNovember 9, 2014
    Pistachio churro is way too sweet.
  • Wilson T.
    Wilson TennisMay 29, 2010
    Try the Carnitas soup. It's amazing.Make sure you try the watermelon juice
  • Denrael
    DenraelNovember 9, 2012
    Try the Guacamole and Chips
  • Chris A.
    Chris ABAugust 20, 2013
    It's Rick Bayless, Bitch! (Best Chappelle voice)
  • Wesley J.
    Wesley JFebruary 11, 2011
    The lamb adobodo (special) is amazing!
  • Jeff C.heart icon on user image
    Jeff CarterAugust 11, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Short rib Sammy
  • Dan M.heart icon on user image
    Dan M.February 8, 2011
    Order the Pozole caldo with an Aztec. Wonderful.
  • Clare L.heart icon on user image
    Clare Lynd-PorterAugust 8, 2015
    Guacamole bar!!
  • BOLLO
    BOLLODecember 21, 2011
    22 minutes for 2 sandwiches and some chips and salsa..at 11am on a Wed?! Unacceptable.
  • Pamela C.
    Pamela CarpenterJune 11, 2011
    My favorite is the Milanesa.
  • Eric H.
    Eric HeneghanFebruary 5, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    Go after 3pm to get the soup. Carnitas and posole is ridiculous. Brings me back to childhood in Mexico.
  • Jenny C.heart icon on user image
    Jenny CSeptember 14, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    The Milanesa. Oh my.
  • Crystal H.
    Crystal HadawayNovember 14, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    go for the goat torta on saturdays. hard to beat.
  • !:gem:!
    !:gem:!February 1, 2014
    Must try this place
  • Patrick L.
    Patrick LabadieMay 9, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Get the cubana.
  • Gabe B.heart icon on user image
    Gabe BatstoneOctober 9, 2015
    Chips and dips!
  • Seve P.
    Seve Ponce de LeonJuly 7, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    Get a shot of one of their freshly-roasted hot chocolates!
  • Dane K.
    Dane KantnerApril 16, 2010
    Cochinita pibil washed down with bacon caramel studel ice cream = winner
  • Kelli D.
    Kelli DalyOctober 9, 2012
    Pretty tasty.. And I will be back... But 12$ for just a sandwich? :/
  • Cori M.
    Cori MoziloMarch 18, 2011
    Order the ahogada. It will rock your world.
  • Jenny Y.
    Jenny YoonMarch 9, 2013
    Churro is damn good but the Authentic hot chocolate? Not so much. Too sweet for my taste buds.
  • Marco M.
    Marco MorelliAugust 18, 2010
    Get the churros with the vanilla soft serve ice cream.
  • Anthony G.
    Anthony GalanteJanuary 25, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    I frequent here for my morning cup. Americano or Cortado, please
  • Jackie C.
    Jackie ChoSeptember 25, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Triple c's! Cubana, churros & chocolate!
  • Steve W.
    Steve WonSeptember 24, 2010
    The Barcelona tastes like melted chocolate. Amazing.
  • Michelle G.
    Michelle GSeptember 3, 2010
    Pepito w/pickled jalepeños on the side was delicious!!!
  • Anamaria H.heart icon on user image
    Anamaria HernandezMay 17, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    The guac is so-so. It's not nothing special so you can live without it.
  • Jeff C.
    Jeff CanzonaAugust 19, 2010
    The "Ahogada" literally means drowned. In deliciousness!
  • Jacqueline
    JacquelineApril 28, 2010
    order the Churros. Sweet, fried goodness anytime of day!
  • Jonathan L.
    Jonathan Linton®January 15, 2010
    Try the hot chocolate...its literally like liquid chocolate...AMAZING!!!!
  • Dave W.
    Dave WOctober 14, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Great food but it is slow even when there is no line so don't go if you are in a hurry.
  • Robbie S.
    Robbie S.November 19, 2010
    Great cafe Au lait with almond milk.
  • bryan v.
    bryan vargasNovember 9, 2010
    Don't leave without a churro... Yum!
  • Christine T.
    Christine TantocoOctober 29, 2010
    They have sparkling water on tap!
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Xoco
449 N Clark St (at W Illinois St)
Chicago, IL 60654
United States
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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.
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    • 8:00 AM–9:00 PM
  • Fri–Sat
    • 8:00 AM–10:00 PM
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(312) 661-1434
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