# XOCO > XOCO — Mexican restaurants in IL. ## Key facts - **URL**: https://frankiapp.com/business/xoco-9061 - **Type**: Restaurants - **Cuisine**: Mexican - **Location**: IL - **Address**: 449 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA, IL, US - **Phone**: 13126611434 - **Website**: https://www.rickbayless.com/restaurants/xoco/#about - **Coordinates**: 41.890809, -87.630925 - **Claimed**: unclaimed - **Vibes**: Casual, Cozy, Cultural ## About XOCO is chef Rick Bayless's celebrated take on Mexican street food, tucked into Chicago's River North neighborhood at 449 N Clark St. The menu leans into bold, market-fresh flavors with hearty tortas, oversized tostadas, and rich hot chocolate that regulars return for again and again. The atmosphere is casual and cozy, with a cultural warmth that suits solo outings, date nights, and happy hour visits equally well. Prices are approachable for the area, so you get a celebrated chef's cooking without the fine-dining bill. ## Highlights - **Signature tortas** — Tortas are the house specialty, from pork Ahogada to crispy eggplant. - **Churros and hot chocolate** — The churros served with rich dipping chocolate are a must-order finish. - **Rick Bayless street food** — Celebrity chef Rick Bayless brings bold Mexican street food to River North. - **Happy hour deals** — The $5 happy hour micheladas make XOCO a great spot for an early evening. ## FAQ ### Where is XOCO located? XOCO is located at 449 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654, in the River North neighborhood. ### What kind of food does XOCO serve? XOCO serves bold Mexican street food inspired by the flavors of a Mexican marketplace. The menu features signature tortas, large-format tostadas called tlayudas, savory chicharrones, and rich desserts like churros with dipping chocolate. Chef Rick Bayless designs every dish around carefully layered, flavorful ingredients. ### What is Franki? Franki is a restaurant discovery app that helps you find great places to eat through real video reviews from actual diners. You can browse reviews, photos, and videos of XOCO on Franki, and earn cash back when you dine there. Download Franki on the App Store or Google Play to start exploring. ### What are the most popular items at XOCO? Diners consistently rave about the tortas, particularly the pork Ahogada, which is served with a broth for dipping like a French dip sandwich, and the Shrimp A La Diabla. The churros with dipping chocolate are a fan-favorite dessert, and the happy hour micheladas draw regulars back for the value alone. ### Is XOCO good for happy hour? Yes, XOCO is a great happy hour spot. The $5 micheladas are a standout deal, and the menu of street food-inspired bites keeps things fun and affordable during the early evening. ### How is the pricing at XOCO? XOCO is budget-friendly to moderate, with most items falling well under $15 to $20 per person. For a celebrated chef's restaurant in River North, it offers exceptional value. ### Is XOCO good for a date night or solo visit? XOCO works well for both. The cozy, casual atmosphere and cultural warmth make it a comfortable choice for a relaxed date night or a solo meal before a show or event in the neighborhood. ### How can I contact XOCO or learn more? You can reach XOCO by phone at (312) 661-1434. To explore the full menu and catering options, visit rickbayless.com/restaurants/xoco. ## Reviews ### brianallee — 5.0/5 · Apr 29, 2023 Per a Franki reco, went to Xoco in #Chicago River North for dinner before a show. 🌯 Known for their #tortas, loved both the pork Ahogada thats served with a broth like a French dip and the Shrimp A La Diabla! If you’re with a buddy and you mention youre sharing, they split them in 2 for you! 🥮 #Churros con chocolate is the perfect way to end the meal. Def get the chocolate sauce to dip! ### eswtang — 5.0/5 · Apr 21, 2023 Fave Mexican Food in #Chicago ? I nominate XOCO which is chef Rick Bayless's take on Mexican street food! XOCO is approachable , affordable and ever so delectable to the tastebuds. You can have everything from large pizza sized tostada's to their delicious tortas ( sandwiches). Great for happy hour , dates, you'll be able to quickly see why Bayless is a fan favorite across the city ! #mexican ### brianallee — 5.0/5 · Apr 25, 2023 Want affordable Celebrity Chef Rick Bayless #Mexican cuisine? Head to Xoco in #Chicago River North. Relatively affordable for the area. Everything is SUPER flavorful with perfectly perfect ingredient builds. Loved everything we got 🥪 #Tortas are a speciality. Enjoyed the crispy eggplant 🫓 Tlayuda is the size of a pizza (and topped like one) but on a thin crispy tortilla They automatically add 15% to spread tip across the whole waitstaff. ### eswtang — 4.8/5 · May 30, 2023 XOCO is one of the best Mexican restaurants in the city with famed celebrity chef Rick Bayless’s take on Mexican street food. If you’re not hungry enough for dinner, come in to eat appetizers and desserts! Start with savory chicharrones and end with delicious sweet churros with decadent chocolate sauce ! #mexican #foodie #chicago ### brianallee — 5.0/5 · Jul 24, 2023 Literally will come to Xoco in #Chicago River North just for their hot #chocolate & #churros con chocolate. 🍫 DEF upgrade to get dipping chocolate with the churros!! ### grimleaper5 — 5.0/5 · Sep 12, 2025 Everything here is always delicious. Can’t beat the $5 happy hour micheladas. The tortas are outstanding.