Tzuco in Chicago โ Really Loved Every Single Dish! ๐ฝ๏ธ๐
Finally checked out this Mexican restaurant, and itโs highly recommended!!! Iโve always loved Mexican cuisine, and this fine-dining spot is totally worth it. The appetizers are delicate and rich in flavor, the main meat dishes are perfectly cooked, and each sauce is wonderfully complex. I especially loved the fresh mint and mint sauce paired with the lamb โ such a divine combo, just like pairing fresh mint with Yunnan-style hot pot! ๐ฟ๐ For two people, I recommend ordering 2 appetizers, 1 main, and definitely save room for dessert! This time we ordered one extra main โ portions are generous, so we ended up taking some home. ๐ฑ ๐๐๐๐ Mayan Ceviche A super refreshing raw fish appetizer! The sauce is tangy and fruity, with fried plantains and dragon fruit slices adding natural sweetness โ such a fun and delicious mix. ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ BARBACOA Tzuco uses lamb neck, slow-cooked until tender and perfectly seasoned โ not too salty at all. The bean sauce is incredibly smooth and tasty. It also comes with a small jar of pickled veggies, including my favorite green peppers (mild and refreshing). And yes โ thereโs bone marrow inside the lamb neck bone! Lamb lovers, this oneโs for you. ๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐๐ Costilla De Res The short ribs come as one big bone โ enough to fill two people up! Delicious on its own, but I also loved the rich, deep-red sauce (not salty at all). You can make your own tacos with it, which is fun, though itโs less unique compared to other dishes. If you often eat authentic tacos, maybe try a different main! ๐ฎโจ ๐๐๐๐๐ Durazno This was the serverโs top dessert recommendation โ peach mousse with fresh peach chunks, perfectly sweet. And the peaches were crisp, just how I like them! The portion was satisfying too โ just dig in! ๐๐ฐ The restaurantโs decor is also very distinctive โ desert/wilderness vibes with great atmosphere. Ahh, I already want to go back! ๐๏ธ๐ซ Tzuco 720 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654 #ChicagoEats #MexicanFood #FineDiningChicago #Tzuco #FoodieFavorite #ChicagoRestaurants