The ambiance of Chilam Balam is snug and cozy in an underground space. The food is outstanding - we enjoyed the wild mushrooms, the roasted Brussels sprouts, and my personal highlight was the Roasted Pork Belly with a perfectly crispy texture.
I did find the pricing slightly higher considering the portion sizes, despite the high quality of the dishes. Also, the server suggested ordering two dishes per person, and they preferred that we ordered all the dishes at once while we would have preferred to pace out after ordering appetizers. Note that for our group of four, five dishes ended up being just the right amount of food.
Chilam Balam is like home to me. Ever since I started coming here I couldn't stop! The staff are always welcoming and friendly, while serving up some of the BEST twist on Mexican food, in a exclusive type environment. I couldn't recommend them more. There is a reason they have been on the Michelin Guide year after year. Best spot in the city!! (My recent order - Fresh ceviche, chicken flautas, roasted rack of lamb juicy flank steak, and make sure you ORDER THE HONEY PASILLA PORK RIBS!!) Thank you!!
Went with a group of four on Friday night. Make sure to make a reservation as they fill up quick! Once we sat down, it was a full service experience. Instantly had waters on the table, and both our server and the owner of the establishment stopped at our table within the first five minutes. We ordered the tasting menu and margarita mix (it’s BYOB) and truly every dish was an experience. Everything was fresh and delicious, with courses coming out at the perfect time. Chicago has a lot of good food restaurants, but this just entered my top 5! Highly highly recommend!!
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