Mexican spot chicago 🇲🇽

The food was delicious and the ambience was amazing! This place is worth trying.

Food Review in Chicago

Food Recs in downtown Chicago Illinois

📍Location: 100 W. Monroe, Chicago, Illinois 60605

Context & thoughts: New Mexican restaurant that opened up last month. The food was delicious and the ambience was amazing 🤩!

Overall rating: 5/5

Dishes I Ordered & Price: shrimp tacos 🌮 and chicken flauta, Mexican Coca-Cola & price for all 3 $47

✨Outfit Details: casual

#chicagomexicanfood

#MexicanRadio

6/10 Edited to

... Read moreIf you're a fan of Mexican cuisine and find yourself downtown Chicago, Mexican Radio is a must-visit spot that has quickly captured the hearts of food lovers. Since opening last month, this restaurant has offered a fresh take on classic Mexican dishes with a focus on authenticity and bold flavors. The menu curated by Chef Dudley Nieto is packed with unique options such as shrimp tacos, chicken flautas, and a variety of street tacos featuring offerings like Al Pastor, Camarón a la Diabla, and Asada al Carbon. Each dish balances traditional ingredients, including house-made corn tortillas, with innovative salsas like cascabel and morita to turn up the flavor.<br><br>One of the highlights of dining at Mexican Radio is the ambience — casual and lively, it's enhanced by vibrant murals and a playlist of tunes that match the energetic vibe of the city. Whether you come for lunch, brunch, or dinner, the experience aims to unite great food with a fun, welcoming atmosphere. The drink menu is just as thoughtfully crafted, featuring Mexican Coca-Cola, refreshing spritzes, and cocktails with tequila blanco and elderflower, perfect for pairing with your meal.<br><br>Aside from the shrimp tacos and chicken flautas, which are reasonably priced at around $47 for a combo with a soda, the restaurant offers appetizers like guacamole and queso fundido, as well as unique salads such as the Ensalada de Mango and Chopped Mexican Salad with roasted poblano and cotija cheese. For those looking for a vegetarian experience, the Milpa dish with grilled vegetables is a flavorful option.<br><br>If you're planning your visit, casual attire fits in perfectly here. The downtown location at 100 W. Monroe is very accessible and places you right in the heartbeat of Chicago’s bustling food scene. Mexican Radio not only promises authentic Mexican flavors but also a memorable atmosphere enhanced by its decor and music vibe. It’s an exciting new addition to Chicago’s Mexican dining options and definitely worth checking out if you appreciate meals that are both tasty and culturally rich.

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