Salpicón

We just came back from Cabo where we had some excellent food, but nothing was as outstanding as Salpicon! Yes, it's pricy, but there is a good reason for that: the food is incredibly fresh, and the flavors are outstanding. You do get what you pay for. I had one of the specials - swordfish with a slightly spicy sauce, mushrooms, and fried leeks as a garnish. I don't really like swordfish, and I normally avoid mushrooms, but the combination sounded so unique that I decided to try it. Wow - it was an incredible combination of ingredients and flavors. The wine list is also notable (I recommend being a bit more generous on the pour, so I hope they read this review - that would be my only suggestion). We were there on a Friday evening, and the service was great - we were well cared for - no one hovered or ignored us.

I'm the first to criticize bad food and service, and it's rare that I rave about everything on my plate at a restaurant. I can't say enough good things about Friday night's dinner at Salpicon. I asked for a special preparation on a seafood item, and they were very happy to accommodate a special request. Everything was delicious and fresh. I am not wild about rice, and even that was excellent. My wife and I shared the house salad, which had a flavorful dressing (with cilantro) and generous portion of cherry tomatoes. The wine list has a lot of great options. This is the perfect place for a date night - exceptional food, beautiful setting, and fine service.

Fantastic restaurant!! Definitely a favorite of mine.   The food is always delicious with just the right amount of spices.  The Staff is very friendly, attentive and knowledgeable on the food or the extensive tequila and wine selections.   It's a great problem to have deciding between a tasty margarita with my favorite tequila or order from their massive wine list.

My absolute favorite meals are the fish specials with chipotle cream sauce, the lamb shank with red mole, or the beef tenderloin.   Chef Satkoff is in the Chicago Chefs Hall of Fame and after dining at Salpicon its evident it's a well-deserved honor.