Upscale and intimate, this colorful Mexican restaurant draws Old Town regulars with its authentic fare and wine/tequila list.
(312) 988-7811
1252 N Wells St
(Scott Street)
Chicago,
IL
60610
41.905147
-87.634515
Neighborhoods: Near North Side, Central
Hours:
Mon-Thu 5pm-10pm
Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm
Sun 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm
Price:
$$$
Salpicon
Last updated 11.20.09
What People Are Saying About Salpicon
The Owner
Salpicon
Owner
Salpic?n, Priscila and Vincent Satkoff's colorful, intimate restaurant in Chicago's Old Town neighborhood, has established itself as one of the city's finest upscale Mexican restaurants. A true joint effort, Salpic?n is a balance of Priscila's traditional and contemporary Mexican cuisine and Vincent's knowledge of fine wine and management. Menu highlights include grilled tiger shrimp with avocado-tomatillo sauce, poblano chilies stuffed with huitlacoche and fresh vegetables and grilled lamb with pasilla chile sauce. Sunday brunch offers a chance to try Chilaquiles Rojos or other brunch…
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – Brightly colored and casual, Salpicon teems with fans of Priscila Satkoff's authentic Mexican fare. Dishes are dazzling and memorable: queso fundido with onions, tiger shrimp and hunks of serrano chili, entrees like sliced pork tenderloin with a smoky potato-chorizo mixture, and Black Angus tenderloin with melted Chihuahua cheese. Desserts include pastel tres leches: an airy mound of milk-soaked cake "frosted" with whipped cream in a bed of raspberry and mango sauces.
11/12/09
the credit physician latino
by md physician at Citysearch
the credit physician and the restoration team,michael allen says a low credit score can keep you from your dreams,restoration of your credit can help get you into a new home,car,thats why we celebrated with the 750 and above credit score club at salpicon mmmmm talk about good latino food,the salsa is awesome i was amazed at the good service,congradtulations to all the new members who were put into the new 750 club,thank u to the staff at salpicon
- Pros: helping latino into new home
- Cons: low credit score
10/19/09
Our Favorite Restaurant
by DavidGH at Citysearch
The contemporary Mexican food is absolutely superb and definitely the best in the city. Wines by the glass or by the bottle are always terrific which cannot be said for many of the other upscale restaurants that we visit and which surround us in the Rush street- Gold coast-Streeterville area. . The 'Jalapeños Rellenos de Queso Capeados' appetizer is excellent and the 'Filete de Res en Salsa de Moritas con Hongos' beef tenderloin main course with unbelievable tasty sauce is out of this world. Friends love the Margaritas and Tequilas. Salpicon being 'Fit for Foodies' is a complete understatement.- It is a Foodies heaven! Fit for someone looking for a cheap basic mexican food chain it is not. We dine out at upscale American, Italian, Seafood etc restaurants every week but Salpicon is now our firm favorite for ourselves, friends and any out of town visitors. This is definitely one of the very best if not the best restaurant in Chicago.
- Pros: Absolutely Superb Upscale Contemporary Mexican Food
- Cons: Cannot get back to Salpicon Often Enough
10/04/09
Creepy Manager Staring at My Daughter!
by Andrew A at Citysearch
I took a party of seven for a birthday celebration, two of them are children. As we were reading the menus, the owner turned the lights down very low, but only over our table. We asked the light be brought back up to reading level, and a waiter returned it to decent setting. Not two minutes later, the owner dims it again.
That is not creepy enough, but the owner continually stared at the two kids during the entire meal, which could not end soon enough! I mentioned that I was bothered by this man ogling my daughter, and received no apology.
I heard great things about this Mexican restaurant, and each of us found the food very disappointing. The chile rellenos were clammy, the lamb chops were bony and difficult to cut, even medium rare. The pollo mole had a wisp of mole sauce, almost as if dropped on it by mistake.
Do not bring children into this restaurant under any circumstances, and consider packing a flashlight.
- Cons: Indigestible food, creepy & condescending service
The Details on Salpicon
The Extras:
A seven-course tasting menu is available for $60 per person, $95 when paired with wines.
What to Drink:
Choose from 100 sipping tequilas, flights of anejos, blancos, reposados, ultra-premiums, mescals and the "connoisseur's" selection; have a house margarita with Herradura Silver. The list of French, American, Spanish and South American wines compliment spicy foods.
Category:
Mexican, Banquet Rooms, Restaurants
Payment Methods:
American Express, Diners Club, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Romantic Dining, Brunch, Outdoor Dining
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
Message from Salpicon
- Upscale Mexican restaurant
- 100 super-premium tequilas
- 30 premium wines by the glass
Salpic?n, Priscila and Vincent Satkoff's colorful, intimate restaurant in Chicago's Old Town neighborhood, has established itself as one of the city's finest upscale Mexican restaurants. A true joint effort, Salpic?n is a balance of Priscila's traditional and contemporary Mexican cuisine and Vincent's knowledge of fine wine and management. Menu highlights include grilled tiger shrimp with avocado-tomatillo sauce, poblano chilies stuffed with huitlacoche and fresh vegetables and grilled lamb with pasilla chile sauce. Sunday brunch offers a chance to try Chilaquiles Rojos or other brunch specialties.The notably professional and friendly service staff offers knowledgeable explanations of menu items and nightly specials as they help diners navigate the restaurant's Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence-winning wine list and selection of more than 100 premium tequilas and mezcales.
