Simone's is one of the best mexican restaurants in Chicago for group dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Pilsen.
Simone's isn't positioning itself as the most traditional taqueria on 18th Street, and the concept seems to hinge on that distinction.
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Seedlip Garden NA spirit, lime juice, and mango juice, tajin rimmed glass with chamoy drizzle
Mango vodka, triple sec, mango nectar, fresh lime, chamoy, tajin rim
Cazadores Reposado Tequila, Aperol, Red Pepper pure, lemon, and a Tajín rim
Seedlip Grove NA Spirit, passionfruit puree, muddled cucumber, fresh lime, Tajín rim
Double Shot of Astral Tequila, Triple Sec, Guava Nectar, Dragon Fruit, Fresh Lime, served in Simone's Signature 16oz Juice Pouch
Simone's is a reliable mexican choice in Pilsen in Chicago when you want something that tends to land well. El Diablo and Capri Spun also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.6 rating across 2,201 Google reviews.
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Share what you ordered and who it is best forFor now, Simone's holds a 8.6 rating across 2,201 Google reviews.
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Simone's is a Mexican restaurant located in Pilsen, Chicago. Simone's isn't positioning itself as the most traditional taqueria on 18th Street, and the concept seems to hinge on that distinction.
Simone's is best for group dinner, cheap eats, pilsen, casual night, colorful, local. Simone's is a reliable mexican choice in Pilsen in Chicago when you want something that tends to land well. El Diablo and Capri Spun also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.6 rating across 2,201 Google reviews.
Simone's is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 8.6 from 2,201 reviews
Start with Mangonada, Mango Unchained, El Diablo and Passion Project. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Simone's holds a 8.6 Google rating from 2,201 reviews. Simone's is a reliable mexican choice in Pilsen in Chicago when you want something that tends to land well. El Diablo and Capri Spun also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.6 rating across 2,201 Google reviews.
Simone's is located at 960 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
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