Xoco is one of The 13 Best Places for Red Chile in Chicago.

1. Xoco

8.8
449 N Clark St (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Near North Side · 360 tips and reviews

Nguyen D.Nguyen Duong: The short rib with red chile soup

Luiz E.Luiz Eduardo: Chicharrones + Short rib red chile soup + bottle of Pacifico

David M.David Murad: The hibiscus lemongrass aqua fresca is fantastic. Get here before 11:30 for lunch.

El Famous Burrito is one of The 13 Best Places for Red Chile in Chicago.

2. El Famous Burrito

8.2
7047 N Clark St (Greenleaf), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Rogers Park · 34 tips and reviews

Liz J.Liz Jones: Great tacos all pastor. 1.80 most days, and $1 on Sundays and Tuesdays. Tasty horchata, too.

Ahmaad S.Ahmaad S.: Come here on tuesday...for there 1$ tacos

Maurilio M.Maurilio Mendoza: I think people should start adding carnivore to their bio, like vegetarians do. That way we're all clear on everyone's daily meal plan.

Cafe El Tapatio is one of The 13 Best Places for Red Chile in Chicago.

3. Cafe El Tapatio

9.0
3358 N Ashland Ave (at W Roscoe St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Lakeview · 64 tips and reviews

Liz L.Liz Le: The tilapia is delish, as are the chips and salsa. Great gem of a place.

Monica B.Monica B: Don't waste your time with the regular size Margarita, just get the jumbo size and start the night right.

Neil L.Neil Lall: I don't know how you would end up here and not try the chips and salsa, but they are seriously orgasmic. I love them.

Bar Siena is one of The 13 Best Places for Red Chile in Chicago.

4. Bar Siena

8.4
832 West Randolph Street (Green), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Fulton Market · 46 tips and reviews

Kevin M.Kevin M. McNally, CMP: I love feel of this restaurant. Not to mention the Grilled Octopus followed by juicy meat balls. Beverages are terrific...especially the Bourbon I enjoyed.

PureWowPureWow: Bar Siena offers Nutella calzones. Stuffed with vanilla-bean gelato and hazelnuts, the flaky treats are slathered in the maddeningly addictive chocolate sauce.

Olia B.Olia B.: We waited the pizza an a hour and it was burned... Very good cocktails

Flo is one of The 13 Best Places for Red Chile in Chicago.

5. Flo

8.6
1434 W Chicago Ave (btwn Greenview Ave. & Bishop St.), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · West Town · 83 tips and reviews

Rebecca N.Rebecca Neubauer: Got seated immediately. Refilled water consistently and all around excellent service. Verde chicken enchiladas, veggie burrito and huevos verde were all so good!

Jessica S.Jessica Striebich: get there early for brunch on the weekends, enjoy coffee on the house while you wait

Jon S.Jon Steinback: FRUITY PEBBLE CRUSTED FRENCH TOAST!!!

Alegrias Seafood Chicago is one of The 13 Best Places for Red Chile in Chicago.

6. Alegrias Seafood Chicago

8.3
1024 N Ashland Ave (Cortez St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · East Ukrainian Village · 42 tips and reviews

Cindy K.Cindy Kurman: This place is so worth the visit. Crest seafood. Try crab legs Nayarit Style. The Chapuzon del mar and steamed fish so worth it.

Kristin S.Kristin S: Watch out for the salsa. VERY hot!!!!

Dana T.Dana Tedesco: You had me at complimentary fish tostada w/ HOT HOT salsa & squeeze of COOL lime. Langostinos Estilo Nayarit & Crab (fed 3!)! DIP EVERYTHING YOU CAN IN THAT DELICIOUS SAUCE!!!

Little Bucharest Bistro is one of The 13 Best Places for Red Chile in Chicago.

7. Little Bucharest Bistro

7.6
3661 N Elston Ave (Addison), Chicago, IL
Eastern European Restaurant · Irving Park · 21 tips and reviews

Examiner.comExaminer.com: Feeling frigid? It's goulash and stuffed cabbage that will get you through the thick of winter ... Check out the daily specials -- Monday to Thursday BYOB, no corkage fee! Read more.

Megan K.Megan Koehler: The stuffed cabbage is ah-mazing! Also, save room for dessert.

Taylor M.Taylor May: The owner will pour a shot of "holy water" in your mouth if he likes you!

El Mariachi is one of The 13 Best Places for Red Chile in Chicago.

8. El Mariachi

7.5
3420 N Broadway St (at W Roscoe St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Lake View East · 26 tips and reviews

Kelli S.Kelli Shives: Chorizo tostadas with chipotle sauce. BOMB.com.

Lisa A.Lisa Arnett: Love the Palomas here. They are always playing authentic mariachi music!

Ryan S.Ryan Sjostrom: My new favorite spot for Margaritas and the Mole.

Bangers & Lace is one of The 13 Best Places for Red Chile in Chicago.

9. Bangers & Lace

8.6
1670 West Division Street, Wicker Park (at Paulina Ave), Chicago, IL
Bar · Wicker Park · 153 tips and reviews

Chris H.Chris Haid: Beer and sausages (I like the duck blt)

Chris B.Chris Brandt: Seems phony and contrived, like everyone else in the neighborhood.

FoodspottingFoodspotting: Try the pretzel

Siena Tavern is one of The 13 Best Places for Red Chile in Chicago.

10. Siena Tavern

8.7
51 West Kinzie Street (at N Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 191 tips and reviews

Shari N.Shari Neal: The fogs was spectacular! You probably won't go wrong with anything you order. Also a great venue for a birthday party or small gathering, ask about the couch seating.

Sara S.Sara Swear: The squid ink pasta is to die for! Also the drink #4 was delicious. If you can't get a reservation they have a lot of tables by the bar that you can get into quickly.

Amanda G.Amanda Gilmore: Get the coccoli - a light doughy ball served with prosciutto wrapped around truffle cheese with honey! The flavors are amazingly delish!

Frontera Grill is one of The 13 Best Places for Red Chile in Chicago.

11. Frontera Grill

8.4
445 N Clark St (btwn Illinois St & Hubbard St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · River North · 256 tips and reviews

CécileCécile: Their space upstairs is perfect for private parties. Great margaritas.

Kendra C.Kendra Campbell-Milburn: Try the mole. Trust me, even if you don't usually like mole, you will like this mole. Rick Bayless is a god of cuisine!

ecomaginationecomagination: Frontera’s main goal is to live “sustainably” everyday. Enjoy their delicious food while understanding their commitment and support to local farmers.

Grand Lux Café is one of The 13 Best Places for Red Chile in Chicago.

12. Grand Lux Café

8.3
600 N Michigan Ave (at Ontario St), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Streeterville · 349 tips and reviews

Denise H.Denise Horton Smothermon: Great place to eat! Get there early. Good pricing. Good service.

Ron W.Ron Willis: You can never go wrong here because the menu is so vast! Make sure you asked to be seated in the "rotunda room" with a window seat of Michigan Ave

Niccolinas S.Niccolinas Soto: ... a great place to take someone for lunch, special occasion. Amazing location in the heart of Downtown Chicago. Their menu can please any palate! Read more.

The Cheesecake Factory is one of The 13 Best Places for Red Chile in Chicago.

13. The Cheesecake Factory

7.8
875 N Michigan Ave Ste 102, Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Streeterville · 199 tips and reviews

KellyKelly: The lunch portions are perfect. Salmon is surprisingly delicious

Will M.Will Mann: SIT IN THE BAR AREA. The table wait was 30 minutes and we literally walked into the bar and sat at a booth. No waiting.

Deborah W.Deborah Williams: The people here are very pleasant