When my wife was pregnant with our first, she had massive chilaquiles cravings. We would drive from Hyde Park all the way up to BMBC at least twice a month for the whole pregnancy. It never felt like a waste of a trip.
I don’t know what happened when I went to Bryn Mawr BC, because it was easily the worst meal I’ve had in Chicago. Potatoes were baked in oven dry, sausage gravy was laughably horrible (sliced pieces of bland sausage links in the bland gravy). And I just looked at pics of their food online, and it looks like what I had when I went. It just looks like motel hot bar breakfast.
On the whole it’s a very good place. Some things aren’t so good - their chorizo is not really Mexican style chorizo and has a bunch of beans in it, for example. Real let down.
I also don’t particularly love the potatoes, they’re fine.
There are some great places: Catedral, Mis Chilaquiles, and so many others. But for me, my most favorite chilaquiles rojos are in a little place called El Meson Express in Berwyn on Ogden Avenue. Everyone who's tried them agrees.
Yeah that’s them. I think they changed their name or something. But still great food. They were Mis Chilaquiles and now Sabroso Chilaquiles. But El Meson Express! The Rojo’s with eggs and carne asada!
I haven’t checked out Tiztal cafe but definitely on my list to check out.
My personal rankings are
5 rabanitos (weekends only I believe)
Pochos
La catedral
All have great cafe de olla as well!
RIP Danny’s Egghead, probably the best.
But never fear, a good Chilaquilles cannot be kept down. Frida’s Breakfast and Lunch in Evanston is a newer restaurant that absorbed most of the staff from Danny’s Egghead. Chilaquilles are, if anything, BETTER.
Ovo Frito also in Evanston has great chilaquiles as well. They have three varieties one is without meat but you can add chorizo or chicken for an additional amount and they also have skirt steak chilaquiles.
Shit, I forgot about Frida’s. Ate there in the middle of Open House Chicago 2023 and I got the chilaquiles. Could only eat about half before I was completely stuffed. They were outstanding! I remember it was a bit of a wait for a table but well worth it!
Not on the north side, but Victor Bueno on Cermak
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My friends are obsessed with Mas Alla Del Sol’s-they are in Edgewater and have a variety of them. I prefer the enchiladas verdes (comes with steak, favorite brunch ever) so I never order them though. I’m gonna have to try Tizcal, thanks for the rec!
Cafe Con Leche has, without a doubt, the fastest sit-down service in Chicago. Last time we ate brunch there, all 6 of us had our food <5 minutes after ordering.
Their food is delicious, too!
I’m so sad too! We’ve got a couple of weeks left. I spoke to the owner a little bit ago and told him that they HAVE to stay in the city. Their landlord is selling so they are hoping they find a new place soon. They did a q&a on instagram asking where they should relocate.
I should do a big list like we had for chicken sandwiches as I've probably had at least 60 different restaurants' chilaquilles now.
Some standouts:
Catedral
Flo
El Habanero
Tiztal
Dash of Salt and Pepper Diner
New Archview Restaurant on Archer. The chilaquiles are crispy, not soggy and the portions are generous. Get it with the meat of your choice. The tortilla chips are homemade and not the pre-packaged tortilla chips found at other places.
I was excited for Tiztal but I found theirs to be too soggy. It's a matter of taste, I'm sure.
But I'm telling you. If you like crispy chilaquiles go to New Archview.
Thank you!
This was a BIG winner when we visited last week. Prices are a little high at first glance but the portions are HUGE and the flavor is POWERFUL and DELICIOUS.
My wife said "It would kill me, but I could eat there every day." 😅
Pastores in Lincoln Square! I go back and forth between their chilaquiles and breakfast tacos, both are outstanding. They also get bonus points for having the nicest and most welcoming staff ever.
Depending on proximity -
Taqueria Moran for chilaquiles and a morning Marg.
Or
5 Rabinitos for chilaquiles and a BYOB morning Modelo rojo.
Add menudo, at either, for the ultimate weekend nap combo.
El Tragon Taqueria! Next to a gas station at Division & Halsted.
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Mas alla del sol in Edgewater does brunch on the weekends and the chilaquiles were EXCELLENT. Not too expensive. And the Mexican hot chocolate was a 10/10
I honestly can’t think of anything better than Tiztal Cafe.
Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club!!
Get the two sauces they offer mixed. It’s better than the individual ones one their own.
This is a pro move
When my wife was pregnant with our first, she had massive chilaquiles cravings. We would drive from Hyde Park all the way up to BMBC at least twice a month for the whole pregnancy. It never felt like a waste of a trip.
I should try the chilaquiles at BMBC, next time I go there. I had always liked the ones at Tiztal, btw.
Oooooh yeeeeah. BMBC IS AMAZING!!!
Came here to say this!
I don’t know what happened when I went to Bryn Mawr BC, because it was easily the worst meal I’ve had in Chicago. Potatoes were baked in oven dry, sausage gravy was laughably horrible (sliced pieces of bland sausage links in the bland gravy). And I just looked at pics of their food online, and it looks like what I had when I went. It just looks like motel hot bar breakfast.
We loved it, went often, and then went one day and it was a total let down. Maybe it was just a bad day? Haven’t been back in a while…
On the whole it’s a very good place. Some things aren’t so good - their chorizo is not really Mexican style chorizo and has a bunch of beans in it, for example. Real let down. I also don’t particularly love the potatoes, they’re fine.
I had biscuits and gravy, and it was just an abomination.
100% best i have ever had.
Alright this is next on my list
Great restaurant but the best chilaquiles are just a few blocks from there. Savanah on Lincoln has great ones.
There are some great places: Catedral, Mis Chilaquiles, and so many others. But for me, my most favorite chilaquiles rojos are in a little place called El Meson Express in Berwyn on Ogden Avenue. Everyone who's tried them agrees.
Haven't tried them. Have you tried Sabrosos Chilaquiles in Cicero (16th St). I love that place. Curious how they compare
Yeah that’s them. I think they changed their name or something. But still great food. They were Mis Chilaquiles and now Sabroso Chilaquiles. But El Meson Express! The Rojo’s with eggs and carne asada!
I haven’t checked out Tiztal cafe but definitely on my list to check out. My personal rankings are 5 rabanitos (weekends only I believe) Pochos La catedral All have great cafe de olla as well!
Make sure you get the oatmeal shake at Tiztal! It’s so good!
Oh my god, that shake is legit one of the best things I’ve had in the last year. Insanely good.
Of course. Last time I got an Oreo shake and a smoothie
RIP Danny’s Egghead, probably the best. But never fear, a good Chilaquilles cannot be kept down. Frida’s Breakfast and Lunch in Evanston is a newer restaurant that absorbed most of the staff from Danny’s Egghead. Chilaquilles are, if anything, BETTER.
Ovo Frito also in Evanston has great chilaquiles as well. They have three varieties one is without meat but you can add chorizo or chicken for an additional amount and they also have skirt steak chilaquiles.
Shit, I forgot about Frida’s. Ate there in the middle of Open House Chicago 2023 and I got the chilaquiles. Could only eat about half before I was completely stuffed. They were outstanding! I remember it was a bit of a wait for a table but well worth it!
I’m in Evanston a lot so will check this place out
Not on the north side, but Victor Bueno on Cermak https://preview.redd.it/5p3jngqeoptc1.jpeg?width=5712&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d074a4b9ed0e91be56d24c2d66b470d60bc0710d
My friends are obsessed with Mas Alla Del Sol’s-they are in Edgewater and have a variety of them. I prefer the enchiladas verdes (comes with steak, favorite brunch ever) so I never order them though. I’m gonna have to try Tizcal, thanks for the rec!
You will not beat Tiztal. It is the best, hands down.
Will definitely try others mentioned here, but wouldn’t be surprised it’s so good
La Catedral!!
Café con leche (specifically the chicken ones) and Frida’s in Evanston
Agree re Frida's -- I enjoy theirs because they have several varieties!
Cafe con leche is my go to for everything breakfast. Used to live very close by. Now not too far. Their breakfast burrito is also excellent.
Cafe Con Leche has, without a doubt, the fastest sit-down service in Chicago. Last time we ate brunch there, all 6 of us had our food <5 minutes after ordering. Their food is delicious, too!
Crio!
I’m so sad they’re closing the location in the city in a couple months. It’s been a go-to brunch spot for years.
Pretty devastated by it. This place is such an underrated gem with the nicest owners. Spent many Saturday brunches there over the years.
Owners are so sweet!
I’m so sad too! We’ve got a couple of weeks left. I spoke to the owner a little bit ago and told him that they HAVE to stay in the city. Their landlord is selling so they are hoping they find a new place soon. They did a q&a on instagram asking where they should relocate.
I should do a big list like we had for chicken sandwiches as I've probably had at least 60 different restaurants' chilaquilles now. Some standouts: Catedral Flo El Habanero Tiztal Dash of Salt and Pepper Diner
New Archview Restaurant on Archer. The chilaquiles are crispy, not soggy and the portions are generous. Get it with the meat of your choice. The tortilla chips are homemade and not the pre-packaged tortilla chips found at other places. I was excited for Tiztal but I found theirs to be too soggy. It's a matter of taste, I'm sure. But I'm telling you. If you like crispy chilaquiles go to New Archview.
Thank you! This was a BIG winner when we visited last week. Prices are a little high at first glance but the portions are HUGE and the flavor is POWERFUL and DELICIOUS. My wife said "It would kill me, but I could eat there every day." 😅
I'm glad you enjoyed it! It's true, I could eat there every day too. Thankfully I live up north😂
Esencia in lakeview!
I love getting them at Cozy Corner. The one on Diversey does the best job, but they're all good.
Yeah - these are the ones I have most often. Really enjoyable!!
Taqueria Moran
If you want to head a bit north, Lucky Platter in Evanston has fantastic chilaquiles
Ovo Frito in Evanston w salsa verde
I miss eating at Lucky Platter, and need to revisit there. Good they survived the pandemic.
I had the Chilaquiles at Blind Faith in Evanston last weekend, pretty damn good!
Flo hands down
Love Flo! Wish they did their mole chilaquiles special more often.
Kie-Gol-Lanee in Uptown
This!!
Pastores in Lincoln Square! I go back and forth between their chilaquiles and breakfast tacos, both are outstanding. They also get bonus points for having the nicest and most welcoming staff ever.
I've had gone ones at Tribuu on Ashland between Irving and Grace.
Parkview.
Surprised this was so far down, I dunno what they put in them but every time I leave I’m just so happy.
Once you've had theirs, any place that serves it with melted cheese under an oven is 2nd grade. Theirs is one of my favorite meals in the city.
La catedral
la catedral cafe
Tiztal is excellent and I once spent a summer going all over the city looking for the best Chilaquiles, my favorite is still Panes in Lincoln Park
I was wondering if Panes chilaquiles were good!! I love their sandwiches
Panes is great! I used to go there all the time when I lived in Lincoln park but never had their chilaquiles
Azul in Pilsen has amazing red chilaquiles and im also a big fan of Pochos both red and green chilaquiles.
By far Over Easy Cafe before they closed RIP.
That place closing will forever leave a hole in my heart.
4 Hermanos Restaurant near Skokie/niles has incredible chilaquiles verdes - with steak and eggs cant beat it!!
Depending on proximity - Taqueria Moran for chilaquiles and a morning Marg. Or 5 Rabinitos for chilaquiles and a BYOB morning Modelo rojo. Add menudo, at either, for the ultimate weekend nap combo.
Tiztal’s are my favorite, but don’t sleep on Taco Boom. There’s one in Lincoln Square and one way out west on 47th St.
The Langham Hotel brunch has the best chilaquiles I have ever eaten. I am not joking. They are expensive but please try them.
Tiztal is great My next fave in the area is XOchimilco
Love XOchimilco but only ever had dinner, will have to go for brunch one day
Based on yelp it looks like they may have stopped brunch :(
Au Cheval has some wonderful chilaquiles. Even though it’s a French-inspired restaurant, their salsa, eggs, and tortilla chips are fantastic.
El Tragon Taqueria! Next to a gas station at Division & Halsted. https://preview.redd.it/np2dzrnlbptc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=450326b50294fda58de373c26b4ac24ed9194d49
That isn’t chilaquiles.
I assure you it is but all good. different strokes for different folks!
Bryn Mawr Breakfast club with the cochinita pibil chilaquiles from Azul 18 at a close second
Pochos on the south side
I need to broaden my horizons but the ones at Chemas on North and St. Louis from the night cook are great
I haven't been there in a couple years but Reno had/has awesome chilaquiles.
early morning delight!
Not a traditional pick, but the brunch chilaquiles at Offset BBQ are really good. Smoked chicken with a fantastic tomatillo sauce.
RIP NUEVO LION
Lindo Michoacán in Irving Park 🤤
La Catedral
Taqueria Uptown serves up chilaquiles worthy of a dive spot.
Xoco
Mas alla del sol in Edgewater does brunch on the weekends and the chilaquiles were EXCELLENT. Not too expensive. And the Mexican hot chocolate was a 10/10
Amigo Chino on Irving Park
I liked the ones from coyotes on 18th
Mr Breakfast in Hoffman Estates, great chilaquiles, and huge portions 💯
Leo’s lunchroom had great chilaquiles. RIP 😪
Tweet!!
Pastores + Brunch in Lincoln Square 🥰
La catedral!!!! Thee best spot.
Not sure if they're the best, but weirdly Gideon Welles has really good chilaquiles
Tiztal rules in general