Salpicon

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1252 N Wells St (at Scott Street)
Chicago, IL 60610

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(312) 988-7811
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Salpicon - Chicago, IL
Salpicon - Chicago, IL
Salpicon - Chicago, IL
Salpicon - Chicago, IL
Salpicon - Chicago, IL
Salpicon - Chicago, IL
Salpicon - Chicago, IL
Salpicon - Chicago, IL
Salpicon - Chicago, IL
Salpicon - Chicago, IL
Salpicon - Chicago, IL
Salpicon - Chicago, IL
Salpicon - Chicago, IL
Salpicon - Chicago, IL
Salpicon - Chicago, IL
Salpicon - Chicago, IL
Salpicon - Chicago, IL
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Best

Lovely evening, outstanding sauces. I think they really research and develop even the sauces. It's pure, and always consitent!

Worst

My first visit turned out to be terrible. Ordered three appetizers and received the first one quickly. After some time passed we received grilled shrimp and a special appetizer ...

Divine Dining! 5/18/2004

What a divine dining experience! We opted for the chef's 7 course tasting menu and we're glad we did. Great flavor combinations and lovely presentations. Our server Nora made us feel right at home! The wine list is a work of art. Definitely make a reservation because they are small and get very busy! Pros: creative food, great service, wine list more
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JJB 2/25/2004

We dine at Salpicon several days per month and are always satisfied. The appetiser selection and variety of main courses is very good. Great food, great service and the wide selection of tequila is outstanding. Pros: valet parking, wine list more
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JJB 2/25/2004

We dine at Salpicon several days per month and are always satisfied. The appetiser selection and variety of main courses is very good. Great food, great service and the wide selection of tequila is outstanding. Pros: valet parking, wine list more
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My favorite! 1/24/2004

On a warm nite it is nice to dine outside and is one of my favorite restaurents in Chicago. The service is polite and knowledgable. Pros: high quility unique Cons: a little expensive, crowded more
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My favorite! 1/24/2004

On a warm nite it is nice to dine outside and is one of my favorite restaurents in Chicago. The service is polite and knowledgable. Pros: high quility unique Cons: a little expensive, crowded more
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PASS THE WINE!! 11/4/2003

Have to disagree with eatsallover I say Please PASS THE WINE to me!! Many people are very skeptical about matching wine with Mexican cuisine ( I was the first time I dined here)! After 1/2 a dozen visits I'm inclined to skip the tequila and PASS THE WINE!! The ownver, Vincent matches wines with all the specials of the week and will offer suggestions for whatever you are eating. I have found the waitsraff to be very knowedgable and accomodating at recommending wines that will complement the delicious cuisine. Try it before you say no. Pros: great wines, fabulous food, attentive service more
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PASS THE WINE!! 11/4/2003

Have to disagree with eatsallover I say Please PASS THE WINE to me!! Many people are very skeptical about matching wine with Mexican cuisine ( I was the first time I dined here)! After 1/2 a dozen visits I'm inclined to skip the tequila and PASS THE WINE!! The ownver, Vincent matches wines with all the specials of the week and will offer suggestions for whatever you are eating. I have found the waitsraff to be very knowedgable and accomodating at recommending wines that will complement the delicious cuisine. Try it before you say no. Pros: great wines, fabulous food, attentive service Cons: none more
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Skip the wine idea 10/5/2003

Sorry but wine just doesn't go with Mexican food, even though these guys say so. I've eaten here many times and the main courses are very authentic and good, if your looking for a burrito don't come here or you will be very disappointed, this is the real mexican food. The wait staff is pompous and needs to be replaced, the seating is tight and it is a bit noisy, and yeah add some tequila to the margarita's. The appetizers are expensize and not worth it. The main entries are very good, as are the desserts. I would reccomend this over Rick Bayless's places though. Pros: Good main dishes, authentic Cons: staff, staff, staff more
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Skip the wine idea 10/4/2003

Sorry but wine just doesn't go with Mexican food, even though these guys say so. I've eaten here many times and the main courses are very authentic and good, if your looking for a burrito don't come here or you will be very disappointed, this is the real mexican food. The wait staff is pompous and needs to be replaced, the seating is tight and it is a bit noisy, and yeah add some tequila to the margarita's. The appetizers are expensize and not worth it. The main entries are very good, as are the desserts. I would reccomend this over Rick Bayless's places though. Pros: Good main dishes, authentic Cons: staff, staff, staff more
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overpriced 8/2/2003

Too expensive for the level of quality, creativity, taste and overall value of each of our meals. The 9 dollar margaritas were watery and sour. The ambience was poor and our waitress snobby. Twenty dollars for 7 shrimp and a handful of white rice? Come on. more
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overpriced 8/1/2003

Too expensive for the level of quality, creativity, taste and overall value of each of our meals. The 9 dollar margaritas were watery and sour. The ambience was poor and our waitress snobby. Twenty dollars for 7 shrimp and a handful of white rice? Come on. more
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AWESOME! 3/8/2003

I can't seem to get enough of Salpicon! I am on the road 3 days a week, but when I return to Chicago I can't wait to dine at Salpicon and get my fix!! Incredible food and presentations, good value and THE MOST AWESOME wine list in Chi-town!! The servers are quite knowedgable and very personable. Vince and Priscilla run a great establishment!! Pros: tasty food, knowwedgable servers, Fantastic wine list! Cons: only one location more
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AWESOME! 3/7/2003

I can't seem to get enough of Salpicon! I am on the road 3 days a week, but when I return to Chicago I can't wait to dine at Salpicon and get my fix!! Incredible food and presentations, good value and THE MOST AWESOME wine list in Chi-town!! The servers are quite knowedgable and very personable. Vince and Priscilla run a great establishment!! Pros: tasty food, knowwedgable servers, Fantastic wine list! Cons: only one location more
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delish 2/1/2003

I lived in Southern California for 11 years and no mexican restaurant there beats Salpicon. Enough said- Pros: flavor, wine list, freshness & varitey Cons: not cheap more
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delish 1/31/2003

I lived in Southern California for 11 years and no mexican restaurant there beats Salpicon. Enough said- Pros: flavor, wine list, freshness & varitey Cons: not cheap more
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A Memorable Occasion 12/15/2002

We celebrated my husband's 40th birthday last night with four of our friends at Salpicon and were VERY DELIGHTED!! We arrived 15 minutes early and were promptly seated (not an easy feat for a small and popular restaurant on a busy Saturday night at 8:00). We ordered 5 different appetizers to share and each one was better than the last (seviche, queso fundido, prawns, stuffed jalapenos and one of the best crabcakes I've ever had! Our entrees were equally delicious; filet of beef in a spicy chile sauce, shrimp in garlic sauce, chicken with mole, quail in an ancho chili sauce, halibut with a tomato-habanero sauce and duck with a chipotle-raspberry sauce. Service was very knowedgeable and friendly. Great list of premium tequilas, but we ordered wine off the spectacular and in-depth list. A truly memorable occasion! Pros: creative & delicious, service, tequila & wine lists more
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A Memorable Occasion 12/14/2002

We celebrated my husband's 40th birthday last night with four of our friends at Salpicon and were VERY DELIGHTED!! We arrived 15 minutes early and were promptly seated (not an easy feat for a small and popular restaurant on a busy Saturday night at 8:00). We ordered 5 different appetizers to share and each one was better than the last (seviche, queso fundido, prawns, stuffed jalapenos and one of the best crabcakes I've ever had! Our entrees were equally delicious; filet of beef in a spicy chile sauce, shrimp in garlic sauce, chicken with mole, quail in an ancho chili sauce, halibut with a tomato-habanero sauce and duck with a chipotle-raspberry sauce. Service was very knowedgeable and friendly. Great list of premium tequilas, but we ordered wine off the spectacular and in-depth list. A truly memorable occasion! Pros: creative & delicious, service, tequila & wine lists more
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Top-rate Mexican 12/12/2002

The decor is very warm, bright and fun. The service and the food are outstanding although food quality varies from dish to dish. They also have a large tequila selection. I wouldn't recommend this spot for children but it can be fun with a small or large group. Pros: Fun Atmosphere, Food, Bar/Wine Selection Cons: Inconsistent Quality more
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Top-rate Mexican 12/11/2002

The decor is very warm, bright and fun. The service and the food are outstanding although food quality varies from dish to dish. They also have a large tequila selection. I wouldn't recommend this spot for children but it can be fun with a small or large group. Pros: Fun Atmosphere, Food, Bar/Wine Selection Cons: Inconsistent Quality more
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Good but Small 12/4/2002

Large tequila selection, small seating area. Good variety of traditional and noveau mexican dishes. Upscale atmosphere and prices. Great service. more
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Upscale and intimate, this colorful Mexican restaurant draws Old Town regulars with its authentic fare and wine/tequila list.

Owner Message

  • Salpic?n, Priscila and Vincent Satkoff's colorful, intimate restaurant in Chicago's Old Town neighborhood, has established itself as one of the city's finest upscale Mexican restaurants. A true joint effort, Salpic?n is a balance of Priscila's traditional and contemporary Mexican cuisine and Vincent's knowledge of fine wine and management. Menu highlights include grilled tiger shrimp with avocado-tomatillo sauce, poblano chilies stuffed with huitlacoche and fresh vegetables and grilled lamb with pasilla chile sauce. Sunday brunch offers a chance to try Chilaquiles Rojos or other brunch specialties.The notably professional and friendly service staff offers knowledgeable explanations of menu items and nightly specials as they help diners navigate the restaurant's Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence-winning wine list and selection of more than 100 premium tequilas and mezcales.

Editorial

  • In Short
    Brightly colored and casual, Salpicon teems with fans of Priscila Satkoff's authentic Mexican fare. Dishes are dazzling and memorable: queso fundido with onions, tiger shrimp and...

  • 3/3/2005 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: Mon-Thu 5pm-10pm Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm Sun 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm
  • Payments: Master Card, Discover, Visa, American Express, Diner's Club
  • Neighborhoods: Central, Near North Side
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