Mexique is an amazing restaurant that features Mexican and French cuisine. I've been wanting to check this place out for a long time and finally got a change to do so this past weekend, so here goes my 100th review! We came here for brunch on Saturday and were seated right away. I was surprised by how empty it was but wasn't gonna complain. The brunch menu featured mostly Mexican dishes like chilaquiles and enchiladas, but there were also a couple of more American/French options like the duck waffles and mussels in white wine. I ordered the Cazuela de Jaiba which included two crab cakes on top of eggs, potatoes, veggies, and a chipotle hollandaise sauce. I tried the chicken enchiladas and duck waffles as well which were both delicious. I didn't get the chance to take pictures of the other dishes, but every dish was beautifully plated. Mexique has a very classic vibe with the white tablecloths and linens, but the food is definitely creative and innovative. This is now one of my favorite brunch spots in Chicago, and I can't wait to come back.

The place: Sexy, good date potential, went on a friend date that was super fun (and delicious). Service was great, and I love when they bring you a little amuse bouche - in this instance it was a velvety chicken pate. The taste: So much yum. The steak tartare with guacamole - divine. We shared the quesadillas negro, also delicious - the texture of the flour of the quesadilla reminded me of an empanada, and I dug it. We shared the sada with sunchokes - i preferred the sunchokes to the asada, but i'm not a huge meat eater. My face: Smiles all around, super full stomach. Came to around $60 a person with tax and tip. Looking forward to going back!

I love both French and Mexican cuisine and Mexique does a beautiful job of meshing the two. I came here with a friend to try the Restaurant Week Menu. We were greeted by exceptionally warm and friendly staff. The restaurant has a narrow layout and decor is very simple. The atmosphere was quiet which made for good conversation. I can't say enough about how beautiful the presentation of all the dishes were (take a look at the pics). You almost feel guilty eating the food because it feels like you're destroying a piece of art. Of the restaurant week menu my favorite dishes were the pork belly (soo tender and flavorful and enough different textures and colors to keep the dish interesting) and the shrimp ceviche. The arroz con leche (rice pudding) was delicious as well and unlike any version I'd had before. The chile relleno was our least favorite of the dishes as the flavor fell a little flat. I feel like the chile could've been cooked down a bit more and it would've benefited from a richer, more decadent filling. All in all, I did love this restaurant and would definitely be interested in returning to give the chef's tasting menu a try. Warning - if you have a hearty appetite this restaurant will probably not work for you as the servings are extremely small (appetizer and entrees were probably about 1/4 - 1/3 the size of your average restaurant), but if you're looking for a quality culinary experience this is definitely a place you want to check out.

What can I say other than this place is really exceptional food. We came for New year's Eve & had their 6 course chefs tasting. It was just the right amount of food to fill you up without weighing you down. Each course was as much a piece of art as it was a piece of a meal. All the food was so carefully thought out & the complexity of flavors and layers and textures was truly something to behold. There are a lot of truly great restaurants in Chicago, but this one could very well be the best. Service was good, setting was intimate. Even the chef was out mingling with us patrons & answering questions etc. A true fine dining experience. 5 stars.

Great spot, friendly and knowledgeable staff and amazing food mixing the ingredients from Mexico and the culinary techniques from France. We tried the tasting menu, almost was enough for two. We asked for the octopus taco and pork plate. The waiters had really good tips for us and took great care in explaining the complex dishes and ingredients. The soup, the ceviche and the pear and queso fresco ice cream were wonderful surprises.

What an awesome, well kept secret of Chicago! This restaurant is absolutely amazing. Adorable twist of French and Mexican, this restaurant is totally worth your time and money, and it's even got a Michelin star! We came here on a weeknight for a dinner club outing and everyone absolutely loved their dish. For appetizers we tried the ceviche (amazing!), and the tinga. The ceviche was one of the best ive ever had; it was incredibly fresh and had a bit of a pineapple hint to it, it was outstanding! For our main courses we had the Cordero, the mar y Tierra, and Chile rellano and loved everything. The Cordero was perfectly cooked served over a tamale that was to die for. The tinga was unbelievable and the Chile rellano you felt so bad for eating because it looked like a literal work of art. We also splurged for dessert and were not disappointed. The chef himself (who has been on television for competitors) even came out and introduced himself to see how the meal was going. Incredibly humble man, who has an awesome story behind his delicious restaurant on the west side of the city. Check it out! You won't regret it.

I've had lots of Asian-inspired Mexican food, and Lots of French-inspired Asian food, but this is the first time I've had French-inspired Mexican food, and boy, was it good! The food is nothing short of spectacular, and defies all your expectations for either Mexican or French cuisine. It's Mexican-influenced modern dining. The essential thing is to get the tasting menu. It offers six of the menu's highlights in small portions that give you an idea of the vast range of the kitchen's skills. On off-nights, or if you go early enough, you can ask for an eight-course tasting menu that is even better. The people around us were ordering two courses each, and the servings were huge, and ended up costing almost as much as what we paid to taste our way through much of the menu. The wine list is quite short, but the selections are reasonably priced and perfectly chosen to accompany the food. Our server was extremely knowledgeable about the wines, and did our wine pairings herself. Each wine perfectly matched the accompanying course. I can't remember such a consistently excellent set of pairings. And yes, there were eight wines to match the eight courses, with about a two-ounce pour of each. At $80 for the six-course ($100 for the 8-course) tasting menu, it's a great deal. And the $40 wine pairing ($50 for 8) is a no-brainer. The sleek space seats at least fifty, and the quietest tables are toward the front.

I'm sure you've heard the saying, "Don't judge a book by its cover." I've always kind of thought that this was BS because you can learn a lot about a book by its cover, particularly if it has a synopsis on the dust jacket. Mexique seems to be the kind of restaurant that the cliche was created for, though. It isn't in the upscale part of town, doesn't have a fancy storefront, doesn't have celebrity pictures hanging on the walls. No, it was out of the way for my group and has a small, simple dining area with an even smaller, simpler kitchen. But sweet scholarly scriptures did this place deliver on food and service! Mexique was recommended to us by one of our corporate chefs, the guys and gals who typically know where to eat in any city we visit. Mexique, they claimed, is the only Michelin-starred Mexican restaurant. Not that this is a make-or-break denomination for me, but it was reassuring. And once the food started arriving, I was completely on board. Everything we had was absolutely delicious. I could not have been happier with my entree (Rape con mole verde) with the buttery smooth monkfish wrapped in salty sweet bacon on top of green, spicy grains. We also sampled a few of the appetizers and, though I can't remember exactly what they were, I recall being impressed by both the flavor and the presentation. Our server was absolutely delightful. She was exceptionally friendly and helpful. She kept us in beverages throughout the meal and answered any and all questions we had. Another staff member took us through each dish as it was delivered with a quick description and information on the ingredients' origins when we asked. I was absolutely impressed with Mexique and have already recommended it to a number of people as, I guess, I'm doing here.

This is the best meal I had ever eaten in my life. We had a great server that was describing all of the many possibilities from the menu. He suggested to order the house Sangria this is the best I ever tasted.SANGRIA with a hint of Jamaica, brandy and fresh finely chopped fresh citrus and apples. The bread was complimented with two sides refried beans and chicken pate. I order the New York strip with cheese fondue, miniature finger potatoes and cherry tomatoes. We had trio Sopes crispy and tasty. We also had duck, the skin was crispy cooked to perfection. My mom had rack of lamb delicious. Beef tartar with guacamole. We had deserts and since we were celebrating my son's 21st birthday he was offered ice-cream with guava sauce and the chef sent us panne cotta very delicious. We also tasted the pastel de tres leches it was like sent from heaven. We were honor to have a chance to talk to Chef Carlos. Chef Carlos is a very humble Chef that took time to visit our table and talk about his career and experience being the head chef of such delicious Mexique and for my opinion best Mexican restaurant with French Fusion and very nice music. I give Mexique A+ for food and services. fresh, clean and excellent ambiance.