Moe's Cantina

Haven't eaten here, but have been here a few times for drinks/going out. You walk in and want to love the place--cool brick wall facades and what initially appears to be a cool ambience...but it's simply a cavern and way too loud to have a conversation. The music is a bad mix of top 40/house remixes, and about 50 decibels too loud. The drinks are expensive for what you get, and the layout doesn't really lend itself to any type of atmosphere..do you sit down at one of the tables and try to have a conversation by shouting over the music or do you try to dance awkwardly in an open space to music that's not really getting anyone moving? I choose neither.

Not a great place for a casual night out, but if you're looking to do it up big time then this is a good spot.  The place gets seriously crowded at night and the drinks are pricey, but the atmosphere is cool and that's too be expected from any trendy River North bar.

The food here is also pricey, but surprisingly good-- and a little fancier than the food you'll find at the Wrigleyville location, for sure.  The skewers are delicious and the presentation is pretty impressive.  The assorted salsas are tasty and the guac is good too.  Skip the dessert nachos.  Not as good as they sound.

I would give it 5 stars, if it weren't for the random douchebag guys that hang at the bar after work. Its in River North, so i can't expect much, but still.

Love the food, Love the service. Those two right there are enough to make me come back for dinner. It has a great interior too, cozy but also nice for after dinner, making you want to stay and drink. Their drinks aren't cheap... but I had a strong one (Cant remember the name) but it was the strongest on the menu, and damn was it good.

Queso Fundido (spelling?) is def the way to go here. Legit-baked cheese in a skillet for your chips is hard to pass up, let alone the multiple flavors of free salsa they give.

The skewers are a bit pricey, considering its ONE skewer that comes (and hangs on a weird hanger, still not sure how to eat that) but they are tasty and the quality of the food is actually good, whereas most Mexican places you are not sure what the hell you are eating as long as it tastes and looks OK. haha

Def check it out after work, but be prepared to wait a little bit (15 or so min) for a table if you hit the rush crowd.