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Restaurant
Chilam Balam
Chilam Balam is one of the best mexican restaurants in Chicago for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Chicago.
A basement room beneath a sex shop is not the obvious setting for a Bib Gourmand kitchen, yet Chilam Balam has held that Michelin designation every year — a consistency that says more than the address.
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Bib Gourmand
Taste Score 8.7/10
Rating (Google) 9.0
756 reviews
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8.7/10
Taste Score
Google 9.0 from 756 reviews
Michelin
Best for
Date Night and Fine Dining
Price and pace
Moderate spend | Check restaurant site
Neighborhood
Chicago | 3023 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657, USA
Hours
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Price
Moderate spend
Taste Score
8.7/10
Phone
(773) 296-6901
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Menu and ordering
Chilam Balam menu: what to order
Start with the dishes below, drawn from the restaurant details and TastyPals notes available on this page. Chilam Balam is listed in the Moderate spend price range. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.
Roasted plantains with cottage cheese and salsa macha
Achiote-marinated beef empanadas with habanero pineapple tatemada
Peanut butter empanadas with Oaxacan chocolate and dulce de leche
Why go
What makes Chilam Balam worth the move
Chilam Balam looks like a good night-out option in Chicago because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 756 Google reviews.
What to know fast
Public rating
9.0 from 756 Google reviews
Best for
Date Night and Fine Dining
Style
Mexican in Chicago
Spend
Moderate spend | Check restaurant site
Best for
Know before you go
Google rating: 9.0 from 756 reviews
Price point: $$
Website linked on this page
Phone number available
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Google snapshot
9.0 from 756 reviews
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Plan the visit
Quick details
- Address
- 3023 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657, USA
- Phone
- (773) 296-6901
- Price
- $$
- TastyPals score
- 8.7/10
- Hours
- Check restaurant site
- Google rating
- 9.0 (756 reviews)
- Cuisine
- Mexican
- Michelin
- BIB GOURMAND
- Neighborhood
- Chicago
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Frequently asked questions
What cuisine does Chilam Balam serve?
Chilam Balam is a Mexican restaurant located in Chicago, Chicago. A basement room beneath a sex shop is not the obvious setting for a Bib Gourmand kitchen, yet Chilam Balam has held that Michelin designation every year — a consistency that says more than the address.
What is Chilam Balam best for?
Chilam Balam is best for date night, fine dining. Chilam Balam looks like a good night-out option in Chicago because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 756 Google reviews.
How much does it cost to eat at Chilam Balam?
Chilam Balam is in the Moderate spend price range ($$). Google rating: 9.0 from 756 reviews
What should I order at Chilam Balam?
Start with Roasted plantains with cottage cheese and salsa macha, Achiote-marinated beef empanadas with habanero pineapple tatemada and Peanut butter empanadas with Oaxacan chocolate and dulce de leche. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Is Chilam Balam worth visiting?
Chilam Balam holds a 9.0 Google rating from 756 reviews. Chilam Balam looks like a good night-out option in Chicago because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 756 Google reviews.
Where is Chilam Balam located?
Chilam Balam is located at 3023 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
What are Chilam Balam's hours?
Chilam Balam's listed hours are Check restaurant site. We recommend checking directly before visiting as hours may vary on holidays.
Is Chilam Balam good for a date night?
Yes — Chilam Balam is tagged for date night dining. Chilam Balam looks like a good night-out option in Chicago because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 756 Google reviews.
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