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Adobo Grill Frommer's Recommended

1610 N. Wells St, Chicago, IL 60614

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Cuisine Mexican
Hours Mon-Thurs 5:30-10pm Fri 5:30-11:30pm; Sat 11am-11:30pm; Sun 11am-9:30pm
Location At North Ave, Lincoln Park
Transportation Bus: 22, 36, or 156
Reservations Reservations recommended
Phone 312/266-7999
Web site www.adobogrill.com
Prices Main courses $13-$20
Credit Cards AE, DC, MC, V

Adobo Grill Review

Although lacking the authenticity and character of Frontera Grill and Topolobampo, Adobo Grill is definitely a cut above your average neighborhood Mexican restaurant. If you don't mind noisy crowds, join the action on the first floor. Although at first glance this may appear to be a singles' hangout, families are a growing part of the restaurant's clientele; there's even a kids' menu.

Adobo Grill's claim to fame is the fresh guacamole prepared tableside (you choose the spice level, but be warned that even the "medium" will give your tongue quite a jolt). Less spicy starters include a refreshing jicama-and-mango salad or a tasting of ceviches including tilapia, shrimp, and tuna. For an entree, try the grilled, achiote-marinated pounded pork chop with black beans, pickled purple onions, chiltomate salsa, and avocado; or for a heartier dish, indulge in the casserole of chile guajillo-braised beef tenderloin tips with potatoes. For dessert, the chocolate tamale is a brownie-dough delight, redolent with bittersweet chocolate flavor. Before you opt for a margarita or one of the 60 sipping tequilas, consider a refreshing Michelada (your choice of beer with lime juice in a chile- and salt-dusted glass) or a bittersweet Adobopolitan (tequila, Citronage liqueur, and pomegranate juice).

There's a second location in the up-and-coming West Division shopping district, at 2005 W. Division St. (at N. Damen Ave.; tel. 773/252-9990).

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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