4959 N Kedzie Ave
Albany Park ·
Authentic Mexican & Guatemalan dishes like pepián and caldo de gallina
Information
4959 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60625 Get directions
Authentic Mexican & Guatemalan dishes like pepián and caldo de gallina
4959 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60625 Get directions
"This restaurant, formerly known as Las Palmas, serves tacos and classic Mexican entrees, but the real reason to stop by is the chance to try Guatemalan specialities like red pepián, a stew thickened with pumpkin seeds, or caldo de gallina criolla, a chicken soup prepared with a freshly-slaughtered free range bird." - aimee.levitt, Eater Staff
"Xecul, named after the small town in the Guatemalan highlands where co-owner María Chigüil was born, offers traditional dishes like pepián, hilachas, paches, and more. After working at restaurants for over a decade, Chigüil's husband, Osmar Carreto, fulfilled his dream of running their own restaurant. They offer both Guatemalan and Mexican dishes, with Guatemalan specialities available through takeout apps like Grubhub. The couple believes in the distinctiveness of their dishes, such as the caldo de gallina criolla, and plans to update their online menu with more Guatemalan offerings." - Brenda Storch
