Sol de Mexico
Mexican restaurant · Cragin
3018 N Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
Highlights
Mole, handmade tortillas & creative margaritas highlight this gem
Mole, handmade tortillas & creative margaritas highlight this gem
"This Mexican stalwart on the Northwest Side led by chef Clementina Flores, an immigrant from Guerrero who got her start in the Chicago food business by working as a nanny to Rick Bayless’s children, retains its Bib Gourmand spot for the eighth straight year." - Eater Staff
"A Mexican restaurant known for its authentic and flavorful Mexican cuisine." - MICHELIN Guide
"Sol De Mexico is located in Belmont-Cragin. The space is charming, and there’s a menu of very good food that changes seasonally (you’ll find things like sweet tamales with chilaca cream, lamb in Oaxacan mole, and an adobo marinated duck breast). The atmosphere is quiet, which makes it perfect for a date—or any other kind of occasion when you actually want to hear the other people at your table." - adrian kane, john ringor, veda kilaru
"Far more authentic than the average chips-and-salsa joint, Sol de Mexico brightens the scene and palate with a lively atmosphere (cue the mariachi music) and delectable house specialties. Walls painted in tropical pinks, blues and oranges are a cheerful canvas for Dia de los Muertos artifacts. To sample the kitchen’s skill, start with sopes surtidos “xilonen”—four molded masa cups with a variety of fillings like caramelized plantains doused in sour cream, or tender black beans topped with crumbly house-made chorizo. Then, move on to the pollo en mole manchamanteles, which translates to “tablecloth stainer.” Rich and slightly bitter with a comforting nuttiness, the aptly named mahogany sauce begs to be sopped up with freshly made tortillas." - Michelin Inspector
"We suggest you schedule a trip to Sol De Mexico immediately, whether or not you need something last-minute. This restaurant has fantastic Mexican food and a menu that changes seasonally. You’ll find dishes like quail in an Oaxacan mole, tacos with housemade tortillas, and an adobo marinated duck breast. It’s located on an out-of-the way commercial stretch of Cicero in Cragin, so don’t feel too bad if you’ve never heard of it - the important thing is that you have now." - adrian kane
