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Premium tequila and Mexican small plates replace fiesta kitsch in the former Chilpancingo space.

Housed in a re-purposed warehouse space behind the Ohio Street on-ramp, this nuevo Mexican cantina attracts a stylish River North crowd to its long tequila bar and dining room done up in rustic wood and colorful local art. The menu is a small plates format featuring familiar Mexican ingredients in unfamiliar preparations; guacamole comes in a flight, an al pastor preparation is deconstructed and queso fundido is flamed tableside a la saganaki.

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ZOCALO Restaurant and Tequila Bar offers inspired regional Mexican cuisine through contemporary and classic preparations of traditional flavors. The menu includes slowly braised and grilled meats in Yucatan style marinades, classic Oaxacan moles and fresh seafood and ceviche as found on the beaches of Acapulco. Zocalo's extensive tequila and mezcal list features over 130 tequilas and mezcals made with 100% agave, sip them neat from one of the many tequila flights available or enjoy it in what was recently voted Chicago's best margarita. Accented by candlelight, experience the warm and rustic romance of old Mexico while listening to live Latin music every Friday and Saturday. Zocalo brings the vibrant flavors of Mexico to Chicago and River North.

Modern Taste. Authentic Mexican.

"Best Margarita" & Runner-Up "Best Mexican Restaurant"-Chicago Reader Best of Chicago 2010
"Favorite New Restaurant"- River North Association 2007
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