Manchamanteles
Mexican restaurant · Bucktown
2009 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Highlights
Seasonal Mexican specialties & moles from 32 states, wood-fired grill
Seasonal Mexican specialties & moles from 32 states, wood-fired grill
"This Mexican restaurant is from the chef behind Mis Moles, so it’s not surprising that the mole is fantastic, like the nutty green version made with pumpkin seeds, or the smoky and complex 29-ingredient black variety that’s paired with lamb chops. There are also some great non-mole dishes like tender cochinita pibil served with pillowy housemade tortillas and a delicious, blazingly spicy habanero sauce. Manchamanteles is also absolutely massive, with a colorful indoor space that’s decked out in papel picado, and a sprawling patio. So even if you’re tasked with finding a place for 12 people two hours before dinner, chances are you’ll easily fit here." - john ringor, adrian kane, nick allen
"In Bucktown, this low-key Mexican restaurant from veteran Chicago chef Geno Bahena is ideal for when you just want to eat. Finding spaces for big groups is hard, but it’s not a problem fitting a large group on a whim. Plus the moles are pretty hard to beat." - Sam Nelson
"On a gray and rainy day, take the brood to Manchamenteles in Logan Square. The wood-fire meats at this large, lively Mexican restaurant are perfectly cooked, but we like how colorful the place is, including the ceiling that’s painted with blue skies. Pair the complex mole negro or tender pork shoulder with a generously poured margarita while the little ones work through their kid’s menu quesadillas and point at decor that’s far more stimulating than an iPad." - adrian kane, nick allen
"Monica Eng praises the chef in Logan Square, saying that "Geno Bahena is cranking out the most delicious moles in the city. He has taken on a huge space (and challenge) in the old Lazo’s building but I hope the draw of his sauces keeps people coming back." — Monica Eng" - Ashok Selvam
"Manchamanteles is open all day on Christmas. That means you can eat their fantastic mole, tacos, and cochinita pibil served with pillowy housemade tortillas and a spicy habanero sauce as early as 11am. This Mexican Bucktown spot is also absolutely massive, so even if you’re tasked with finding a place for 12 people two hours before dinner, chances are you’ll easily fit here." - adrian kane, john ringor
