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
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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 ...

Good but Small 12/3/2002

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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Great Upscale Mexican dining 11/30/2002

This restaurant is perfect for a special occasion. The food is prepared beautifully and the flavor matches the presentation. We had made reservations for 8:30pm and arrived early. The host kindly seated us early. You will pay extra for all items, including the drinks (and it's worth it). If you prefer margaritas when they use natural lime juice rather than the typical ""lime syrup"", the margarita is top-shelf. Pros: Great flavors Cons: Pricey more
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Great Upscale Mexican dining 11/29/2002

This restaurant is perfect for a special occasion. The food is prepared beautifully and the flavor matches the presentation. We had made reservations for 8:30pm and arrived early. The host kindly seated us early. You will pay extra for all items, including the drinks (and it's worth it). If you prefer margaritas when they use natural lime juice rather than the typical "lime syrup", the margarita is top-shelf. Pros: Great flavors Cons: Pricey more
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heavenly! 11/21/2002

Just had a fantastic dinner last night with friends. The food at Salpicon was superb and the service was right on! Great wine list with extensive verticals and fair prices. Will be back soon! Pros: great cuisine, professional service, fantastic wine list more
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heavenly! 11/20/2002

Just had a fantastic dinner last night with friends. The food at Salpicon was superb and the service was right on! Great wine list with extensive verticals and fair prices. Will be back soon! Pros: great cuisine, professional service, fantastic wine list Cons: none more
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Oh, so pretentious 11/9/2002

Very Pretentious. The food is adequate, the service is very, very yuppie. The price does not match the food, the service or the environs of the restaurant. Again, the word that comes to mind is Oh, so pretentious, Stay away! Pros: they do serve food, it isnt too noisy, you get to leave Cons: the fare is so so, so so food, Oh so pretentious more
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Oh, so pretentious 11/8/2002

Very Pretentious. The food is adequate, the service is very, very yuppie. The price does not match the food, the service or the environs of the restaurant. Again, the word that comes to mind is Oh, so pretentious, Stay away! Pros: they do serve food, it isnt too noisy, you get to leave Cons: the fare is so so, so so food, Oh so pretentious more
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Great Eclectic Mexican 10/23/2002

Don't expect burritos, chimis and enchiladas here, although they may exist as a special appetizer. This restaurant specializes in the presentation of great food accentuated with mexican spices and decor. The shrimp queso appetizer reminded me of a dish found in downtown Cancun. Grilled shrimp in Chihuahua cheese served with homemade corn tortilla's. Excellent. My wife had the grilled shrimp entree. The shrimp were very tender and bursting with flavor. I had pork tenderloin with salsa plus avacado sauce. Also excellent. The tequila and wine list is extensive if a bit expensive. Pros: Meal Quality, Meal Presentation, Entree Prices Cons: Wine/Teqila Prices, Somewhat Loud more
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Great Eclectic Mexican 10/22/2002

Don't expect burritos, chimis and enchiladas here, although they may exist as a special appetizer. This restaurant specializes in the presentation of great food accentuated with mexican spices and decor. The shrimp queso appetizer reminded me of a dish found in downtown Cancun. Grilled shrimp in Chihuahua cheese served with homemade corn tortilla's. Excellent. My wife had the grilled shrimp entree. The shrimp were very tender and bursting with flavor. I had pork tenderloin with salsa plus avacado sauce. Also excellent. The tequila and wine list is extensive if a bit expensive. Pros: Meal Quality, Meal Presentation, Entree Prices Cons: Wine/Teqila Prices, Somewhat Loud more
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great food! 10/20/2002

I had no problem making reservations on a Saturday early eve for 3 friends. The restaurant is colorful and kind of cozy with the dim lighting. My guests were not familiar with authentic Mexican. But they ordered polle con mole poblano, lamb chops, pork chops, and I had the pescado al carbon. Everyone liked what they ordered. Food was flavorful and very good. For dessert, tried the trio de pinas. If you like pineapple this is a good one! Total tab was $45 per person. I will definitely try Salpicon again! Pros: any main dish, presentation, tequila selection Cons: chairs more
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great food! 10/19/2002

I had no problem making reservations on a Saturday early eve for 3 friends. The restaurant is colorful and kind of cozy with the dim lighting. My guests were not familiar with authentic Mexican. But they ordered polle con mole poblano, lamb chops, pork chops, and I had the pescado al carbon. Everyone liked what they ordered. Food was flavorful and very good. For dessert, tried the trio de pinas. If you like pineapple this is a good one! Total tab was $45 per person. I will definitely try Salpicon again! Pros: any main dish, presentation, tequila selection Cons: chairs more
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Mexican at it's finest! 8/27/2002

Can't be beat. I haven't found anything yet that matches quality, ambiance and availability (getting a reservation!). Execellent selection/knowledge of tequila's and drinks are made very well. more
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Mexican at it's finest! 8/26/2002

Can't be beat. I haven't found anything yet that matches quality, ambiance and availability (getting a reservation!). Execellent selection/knowledge of tequila's and drinks are made very well. more
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hot hot hot! 8/22/2002

everything here is hot, from the food to the waitstaff!! more
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hot hot hot! 8/21/2002

everything here is hot, from the food to the waitstaff!! more
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A great place for a ""splash"" of taste! 8/21/2002

An excellent restaurant where the atmosphere and service are first rate. The food is great and always enjoyable. My favorite restaurant in the whole city!! Pros: Tasty, Well presented more
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A great place for a "splash" of taste! 8/20/2002

An excellent restaurant where the atmosphere and service are first rate. The food is great and always enjoyable. My favorite restaurant in the whole city!! Pros: Tasty, Well presented more
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Salud, Pesetas y Amor! 8/13/2002

Simply the best upscale (or any) Mexican food in Chicago! Great wait staff, wonderful owners, and the chef--Priscila Satkoff--has created a superb menu. Jaime at the bar is the best! This is the gem of Old Town dining. Don't miss it. more
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Salud, Pesetas y Amor! 8/13/2002

Simply the best upscale (or any) Mexican food in Chicago! Great wait staff, wonderful owners, and the chef--Priscila Satkoff--has created a superb menu. Jaime at the bar is the best! This is the gem of Old Town dining. Don't miss it. more
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Consisitently NUMERO UNO! 8/10/2002

Salpicon is consistently WONDERFULl! We always feel happy and proud to show Salpicon off to visiting relatives and business associates (my husband eats out for business 3-4 days a week). The food is creative, beautiful and most importantly TASTY! The servers are very well-trained, professional and genuinely friendly. The wine list is a treasure trove of delights (with both great bargains and hard to find gems). If you're into tequila you will find their selections both numerous and diverse. Salpicon is truly a delight!! Pros: great food, consistency, wine & tequila lists 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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