Cafe El Tapatio

"Whether it’s chicken tortilla or cream of roasted poblano pepper, the Mexican soups at this mom-and-pop spot are made with plenty of love. Don’t expect any frills, just some good old fashioned home-style cooking. A second outpost is located in Glenview." - Naomi Waxman

"A bowl of the Azteca from this Mexican restaurant in Lakeview will make you radiate warmth like a space heater with legs. The blend of chicken broth and smoky chipotle peppers is the ideal balance of savory and spicy, with plenty of heat. It’s covered with gooey chihuahua cheese and the impressively resilient tortilla strips stay crispy even after soaking in the soup." - josh barnett, john ringor

"Cafe El Tapatio is a longstanding Mexican restaurant that's been on the same Lakeview corner since the 70s. And its charming interior full of beautiful patterned floor tiles, rustic brick walls, and colorful paintings is a solid place for chilaquiles during weekend brunch or enchiladas for a casual dinner. But our favorite dish on the menu is the Azteca soup. The blend of chicken broth and smoky chipotle peppers is the ideal balance of savory and spicy, and should be part of everyone's winter survival checklist." - John Ringor