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Topolobampo
Mexican Restaurant$$$$
River North, Chicago
The experts at Eater and Travel + Leisure recommend this place
"Rick Bayless presents seven courses that link food"(4 Tips)
"Excellent ceviche, mezcal cocktails and entrees at the bar"(5 Tips)
"For dessert, go for the Oaxacan Chocolate Sundae."(5 Tips)
"The Oaxcan Gold cocktail was delicious!"(2 Tips)
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- Chicago TribuneDecember 22, 2014This spots, "Mexico City 1491," menu is a pre-Columbian exercise in cooking without the use of ingredients introduced by the Spaniards. Try their chocolate cake made without flour, butter, or sugar. Read more
Upvoted Mar 21 - Chicago TribuneJune 22, 2015In "Art," the latest multicourse themed menu at Topolobampo, Rick Bayless presents seven courses that link food, emotion and art in fascinating, challenging and ultimately satisfying ways. Read more
Upvoted Mar 21 - Travel + LeisureAugust 6, 2014Topolobampo’s acclaimed burger, available only at lunchtime, is a house-ground rib eye and short-rib patty on an artisan bun, topped with chorizo, melted cheddar, and roasted poblanos. Read more
Barbara MooreJune 12, 2021Let Chef Bayless and his talented team provide you with a meal whose memories will last a lifetime. We were engaged here and this was an anniversary experience bar none.
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Darren HirtMarch 6, 2016Phenomenal dining experience! The Ceviche was amazing, as was the Sopa Azteca, and the chef's menu featured seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. The favors were complex, but clean. Excellent staff.
XinnieFebruary 4, 2018Came here for restaurant week lunch course. It was well worth the $22 imo. Dessert is definitely the highlight. Great service as well. I would come back next year again for CRW 😁
Amanda CarrollJuly 14, 2022Menu standouts were the tortilla soup and steak with mole. Overall an excellent experience. We dined in Rick's private library and test kitchen, not sure if that was just a covid thing.
Alexandros PlexidasDecember 5, 2014The dishes had interesting flavors combined. The staff was very helpful and eager to explain what we tasted each time. If you are hungry make sure you get the 5 courses menu.
Jon B.January 6, 2019One of the fine dining pillars in Chicago. Food was good, but not the best value proposition. We had the NYE pre fix menu.
- Andrew SheppardOctober 18, 2014Goat barbacoa, carne asada, Florida prawns, ceviche, etc. You really can't go wrong!
- Kevin DulinApril 19, 2015Go for the seven course options. All the food is just too delicious to miss. The Oaxcan Gold cocktail was delicious!
Lucille FisherJune 20, 2015The cerviches-good, though one was a bit too salty. The starter with zucchini blossoms was a disappointment-tortillas were barely stuffed so not much flavor. The Alaskan Halibut was the best part.
- Chicago TribuneJanuary 6, 2017Topolobampo and chef Rick Bayless deserve kudos not only for raising the bar on Mexican cuisine, but also for refusing to rest on their considerable laurels. Read more
Tunisia CarterAugust 6, 2023Each food and wine/spirit pairing were excellent. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff.
Allison KaminskiJanuary 6, 2016Went for lunch and got to see Rick 😉 try the carne asada and the ceviche or guacamole
Dominic RiosFebruary 17, 2019Gordita Inflada on the “Season’s Embrace” menu. Everything was exquisite—savor every dish!
GourmetLiveOctober 18, 2010Topolobampo is more sophisticated in decor than Bayless' Frontera Grill. The dishes at both have familiar names, but you won’t find them made with such superior ingredients and care anywhere else.- Juan PeraltaAugust 17, 2019Service is very good. Some plates are very good but som just ok. Overpriced for what you get.
Shannon JeropkeFebruary 17, 2017Topolobampo was nominated for Outstanding restaurant 2017 James Beard Award.
Tana BabcockOctober 30, 2021To summarize, JUST OK for $200 a person without drinks/pairings. Food was definitely tasty but slow service was very distracting. Had to ask for water and refills on wine several times.
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- 5:30 PM–9:30 PM
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- 11:30 AM–2:00 PM
- 5:30 PM–10:30 PM
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- 5:30 PM–10:30 PM
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