Mexique

I thought Rick Bayless's Frontera Grill was good, but Mexique surpasses it in everything in my opinion. I went for lunch, and it wasn't crowded. The interior is beautiful, and balanced. The food is priced very reasonably for the experience you get, and the food will actually fill you up! The chef actually went out to talk to us as well. Also my dad said the soup was one of the best he had. I wish I could describe the food better, but you just gotta go and see this Mexican/French inspired restaurant.

Excellent food, friendly, appropriately attentive staff. Carlos, the chef/owner served his dishes with a smile while highlighting the ingredients and preparation. Definitely on my Chicago A list. (And don't tell anyone, but not much more expensive then gorging on deep dish pizza and beer - and so much more satisfying to the soul).

FABULOUS food, friendly service, and good sangria. Not a whole lot else to say - the experience was great from before-dinner drinks to dessert, and I would go again in a heartbeat.