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Chilam Balam
Modern Mexican
A basement small-plates spot on Broadway, Chilam Balam holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand and a rotating menu of modern Mexican shared plates that changes often enough to keep regulars guessing. The kitchen has a knack for pairing unexpected ingredients without it ever reading as a stunt. Waits can run long, but the staff will talk you through the menu until you feel like a regular, which helps.
The awards strongest first
- Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
- Eater Chicago’s Best Mexican Restaurants
One number, weighted & current 79
How we scoreThe dishes from the writeups
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Corn masa black-bean-stuffed memelas
“the corn masa black-bean-stuffed memelas: corn patties with goat cheese, tomatillo, and chile de árbol”
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Beef short rib
“the exceptionally tender beef short rib served with a molcajete salsa”
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Roasted plantains
“roasted plantains set over a layer of cottage cheese and topped with salsa macha”
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Achiote-marinated beef empanadas
“Achiote-marinated beef empanadas with a habanero-spiced pineapple tatemada salsa”
Michelin Guide
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