Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Mexique 1529 W.Chicago Ave. Chicago

Well, This place has very good food. Chef Carlos Gaytan has created a fun, interesting menu that will surely please most palettes. The ASADA Grilled Flank Steak, Spinach, Asparagus, Roasted Red Peppers, Fingerling Potatoes and Spicy Goat Cheese Fondue is very good. The PUERCO ALCAPARRADO Roasted Pork Tenderloin, Potato & Poblano Pepper Galette, Ratatouille,
Alcaparrado Sauce (Tomatillo, Caper, Rosemary, Chile Guero ) is also tasty and fulfilling. The service was very good, maybe a little over the top but not obnoxious. The only complaint or point of correction I would give them is this: You really need to have a full bar and a bartender. The place really was too still and cold. I like minimalness and I like simplicity, but..the place was too much this way. You have a fine wine list..but it would warm things up if you could offer Margaritas or Tequila flights..you get what I am saying. A little wait time at the bar for a table is fun and frankly we went to another local spot for drinks while we waited for our rezzy time.
Diner23 gives Mexique 3 Triangles for food 2 Triangles for atmosphere. It is worth a Diner23 second vist...

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