Chicago Restaurant Week — Tzuco Brunch Menu Fell a Bit Short 😕

Restaurant Week $30 brunch basically adds a free dessert. You can choose from the special menu or order from their regular brunch selection. Brunch here leans light and simple — none of the hearty braised meats from dinner made it to the daytime menu. The highlight was actually an à la carte starter: Shrimp Ceviche 🍤. The shrimp were incredibly bouncy and fresh, tossed in a bright, fruity-acidic sauce — perfect score. 🦞 Lobster Taco I was skeptical about the flour tortilla, but it was toasted and fragrant. Lobster meat with corn and cheese — tasty and well-paired, though not mind-blowing. 🧀 Quesabirria — My friend ordered this; I thought it was just okay. This dish really shines at humble local spots — check my earlier post for recs! 🍰 Milk Cake (Tres Leches) — Way too sweet and lacked the charm of Frontera Grill’s version. Maybe my first dinner at Tzuco set the bar too high — brunch felt like a step down. Thoughts on Tzuco’s Brunch Menu It mixes traditional Mexican items (like Oaxacan tlayuda) with modern fusion (lobster taco, waffles). If you want authentic Mexican street food, hit up local joints — cheaper and more genuine. For Oaxacan specialties, try Kie-Gol-Lanee in Uptown! Year after year, I get my hopes up for Restaurant Week brunches… and often end up a little let down 😅. Maybe I should just stick to dinner! #ChicagoFood #ChicagoEats #ChicagoLife #ChicagoRestaurants #ChicagoRestaurantWeek