Xoco

"Master of Mexican gourmet Rick Bayless delights diners with this casual and affordable “little sister” to the more upscale Frontera in River North and North Side’s Topolobampo." Full review

"You'll get "fantastic" Mexican "street eats" with the "usual [Rick] Bayless upgrades" at this River North counter-serve." Full review

"Rick Bayless'€™ young disciples-in-training --- you'€™ll see them while waiting in (very) long lines --- present tortas, juicy with slow-braised meat." Full review

"Xoco brings Bayless' notions of quality, sustainability and stewardship to their most accessible and affordable levels yet." Full review

"From the thinner, spicy Aztec to the perfectly creamy Ultra to the indulgent Barcelona, it’s the best hot chocolate I’ve ever had." Full review

"Mexican food guru Rick Bayless's most affordable cantina."

"Farm-to-table Mexican courtesy Rick Bayless."

"It’s still a modern take on Mexican favorites, but street food favorites like tortas (sandwiches), caldos (soups), and desserts that are tough to turn down, particularly churros. " Full review

"We can personally testify that every single one of Xoco’s steaming hot caldos have the ability to cure the common cold, and nothing beats their churros after a night out on Hubbard." Full review

"Mexican street food gets the Rick Bayless treatment at this quick-serve spot adjacent to the Top Chef Master’s famous Frontera Grill." Full review