Dining Chicago Restaurants

Dining Chicago Restaurants

Xoco

449 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, 60610 , River North
(Enter on Illinois Street)

312-334-36*** Website Facebook

Price: $$$$$

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Tuesday–Thursday 8:00am-9:00pm Friday & Saturday 8:00am-10:00pm Closed Sunday & Monday

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Mexican

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Burgers - Sandwiches

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Xoco - Chicago

Rick Bayless is a celeb chef on primetime television, and a loved chef in Chi-town.

Best known for his PBS Series Mexico: One Plate At A Time , Bayless also competed in the first broadcast episode of Iron Chef in 2004, appeared as a guest judge on Top Chef and a season later took the title of Top Chef Master in 2009.

In River North the top chef's newest hotspot Xoco - pronounced SHO-koh (you're welcome) - opens at 7 a.m. with with Mexican hot chocolate and cuisine that capitalizes on Bayless' Oaxacan forte with dishes such as carnitas with chayote and jamon tortas.

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Reviews

Maria P.

about 1 year ago

Xoco was the choice for our group lunch, the younger, casual, sister restaurant to Frontera, Rick Bayless' flagship restaurant. Bayless specializes in...

Nick H.

about 1 year ago

Rick Bayless... the much better Bayless brother. And for good reason! He knows what the F is going on in the kitchen. Got the churro hot chicken sandwich,...

Nikita B.

about 1 year ago

We walked into this place on a happening Saturday evening to grab a quick bite before heading to the bars on Hubbard Street. This is a casual place that...

Christine F.

over 1 year ago

I've been here a few times. Usually it's packed during the summer but this was a fall visit and only a few tables were occupied. It was a block or two...

Karena C.

over 1 year ago

Tip: it's pronounced SHO-co Casual fast-eats kind of place that gets busy on the weekdays. I would come here Would recommend shrimp tacos but not the...

Roger H.

over 1 year ago

A Rick Bayless cafe next to his celebrated restaurants! Seriously great. No complaints. The soups (caldo) meal in a bowl lived up to quantity and...

Vanessa F.

over 1 year ago

I only came for the churros. The servers seemed a bit grumpy, but maybe because we only came for the churros. I ordered every churro they had. Also ordered...

Laura L.

over 1 year ago

Excellent choice for affordable Mexican food in River North. I've been to Xoco a couple times for lunch, and they have food to match any season and weather,...

Mona T.

over 1 year ago

An affordable spot in River North for creative Mexican fare, from tortas to tacos! They don't do reservations, so be prepared to wait during popular times--...

Charlie P.

over 1 year ago

I have been here several times in the past few years. During the latest visit, I noticed fewer vegetarian / pescetarian options on the menu, which was a...

Briana L.

over 1 year ago

Amazing dishes for really reasonable prices. I had the BEST sandwich in my life - the Spicy Chicken Churro Sandwich. It's the perfect balance of salty and...

Grace D.

over 1 year ago

The Thursday special - Cochinita Pibil Torta was quite good. Wish it had a bit more pork because it was bread heavy but the bread was crispy and yummy....

John T.

almost 2 years ago

Great place for lunch vs brunch in River North. Highly recommend the outdoor seating during summertime. No reservations, get in line at the door on W...

Aaron H.

almost 2 years ago

This place is great for a quick lunch the staff was great and the food was fresh!!! So to be honest I found this place one night scrolling through...

Luis C.

almost 2 years ago

French inspired Mexican restaurant. Coming from a Mexican background, and my wife being a french national. It's an interesting restaurant. It's tasty and...

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