"Now operated by Au Cheval’s parent company, Hogsalt, Leña Brava gives Chicago a unique representation of Mexican cuisine. The emphasis is on a wood grill that imparts smoke to dishes like a beef ribeye, beef short ribs, and a whole sea bass. The lamb neck birria tacos are worth nothing. It might be as adventurous as when Rick Bayless ran the show, but the food — and the beer next door at sibling brewpub, Cruz Blanca, make for a fun excursion." - Ashok Selvam, Naomi Waxman
