🌽 Looks Delicate, Actually Very Filling

Cariño – A one-Michelin-starred Mexican restaurant in Chicago’s Uptown. Opened just a year ago and already awarded a star 🍴 Small space, reservations recommended. We ordered the Tasting Menu — each dish looks refined and modest, but by the end, you realize you’re actually quite full! The chef is creative — a true pioneer in modern Mexican cuisine. ✨ Highlights: • Chicharrón + Esquites – Great bar snacks, perfect with drinks. • Corn Ravioli + Truffle – The best dish of the night! • Chicken Liver Taco – Delicious and not greasy at all 😋 • Desserts – Loved the pineapple + coconut combo among the three sweets. • They even served a Chichén Itzá-shaped chocolate — turning Mexican heritage into edible art. Attention to detail was impressive. 💰 About $200 per person (excluding drinks and service). Their tequila cocktails are great, but after trying both, I’d recommend the wine pairing — it complements the food better. Sitting at the bar makes for a more immersive experience. Heard they also offer a late-night Taco Omakase — already on my list to try next! 📍 Cariño 4662 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640 #ChicagoEats #MichelinStarChicago #MexicanFood #Cariño #UptownChicago #FineDining