Ixcateco Grill

While this place is mentioned in some other threads, I think it deserves a thread of it's own. We had a lovely meal there last night. What did I like:

1. Food was excellent. While they have a limited menu, it's clear they put thought into each dish. Our table had lamb with black mole, salmon in a cream sauce and shrimp with borrachos sauce (new to me, and excellent).

2. Service was very laid back and friendly. They were only about 2/3 full on a Friday, and they had no problem letting our group stay about 2 hours to have a good, long, relaxed meal.

3. It's byob, so you save on that score.

4. It's very conversation friendly in terms of noise level. If you need a restaurant where you feel like it's a "happening" place, this is not it.

Ixcateco Grill
3402 W Montrose Ave,
Chicago, IL 60618

Ixcateco Grill, Albany Park’s Mexican Culinary Destination, to Close

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