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Mi Tocaya
Mexican
The antojitos here lean into Aztec culinary tradition that most Mexican restaurants skip entirely, which gives this Logan Square neighborhood spot a menu worth reading slowly. The chef has earned James Beard nominations and a Michelin Bib Gourmand while running what is, at its heart, a warm, unpretentious antojeria. Seasonal cocktails, knowledgeable servers, and a room that stays lively without tipping into loud.
Ten honors, in evidence:
The record strongest first
- Eater The All-Time Eater 38
- James Beard Awards 2023 · Nominee · Best Chef: Great Lakes · Diana Dávila
- Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
- The New York Times The Restaurant List
- James Beard Awards 2026 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Chef · Diana Davila
- The New York Times The 25 Best Restaurants in Chicago Right Now
- Eater The 38 Essential Restaurants in Chicago
- James Beard Awards 2024 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: Great Lakes · Diana Dávila Boldin
- James Beard Awards 2022 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: Great Lakes · Diana Dávila Boldin
- James Beard Awards 2025 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: Great Lakes · Diana Davila
One number, weighted & current 90
How we scoreThe dishes from the writeups
- Guisado de nopalitos Michelin Guide
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