Adobo Grill
Chicago, IL 60614
Phone: (312) 266-7999
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- North Avenue
- Directions:
- El: Brown/Purple Line to Sedgwick
- Best of Citysearch:
- Margarita 2006
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 5:30pm-10pm, Fri 5:30pm-11:30pm, Sat 11am-11:30pm, Sun 11am-9:30pm
Editorial Review for Adobo Grill – by Citysearch Editors
The Scene
Adobo's ambience is warm; the crowd is loud, young and professional. The exposed-brick walls are accented by sun-drenched Southwestern colors, bright artwork and two beautiful vintage bars. Conveniently located adjacent to Piper's Alley, Adobo is ideal for dining before heading to Second City or an art flick.
The Food
Hits on the regional Mexican menu include succulent and fiery grilled baby octopus, and delicate trout steamed in a corn husk. Moist, chicken breast holds its own in a dense, Oaxacan black mole with epazote-infused black beans. Fresh guacamole is prepared tableside (with customized spice level), a perfect blend of classic ingredients served in the rustic molcajete bowl. At brunch, the atmosphere is mellower, and you can choose from satisfying egg dishes like huevos rancheros and chilaquiles. Start that diet tomorrow--desserts are worth the indulgence. Chocolate tamale is heavenly, served in a corn husk; chilled lime souffle is equally well-received.
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Insider Tips
Where to SitIf you want to be part of the action (and noise), sit downstairs; for more privacy (and a totally smoke-free environment), request the second floor, which is open on weekends and for private parties.
The ExtrasThe restaurant features more than 90 sipping tequilas divided among Blancos (white), Reposados (rested) and Anejos (aged); flights of three are available from $8.25 to $19 and come with a spicy tomato juice chaser.
User Reviews for Adobo Grill
04/09/2008 Posted by BeagleFrenzy
I almost do not want to leave such a good review because then it will get too crowded - but seriosly this is the best margarita I've had in this city so far. We've only tried a few appetizers, but the service is always great and what we've had has been wonderful! We're going back for a full dinner real soon!
01/23/2008 Posted by debbiem534
We experienced a very expensive but lackluster dining experience Friday Jan. 18th at the Lombard Yorktown location. Very very expensive for the small portions. Taste was nothing special either. Better off almost any other restaurant. Will not return. All 4 of us were VERY dissapointed.
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