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Topolobampo Review
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Topolobampo
- Address: 445 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL | Map It
- Phone: 312/661-1434
- Price range: $$$
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Location: River North
Fodor's Review:
The name is a mouthful; do like a local and call it "Topolo." Chef-owner Rick Bayless wrote the book on regional Mexican cuisine -- several books, actually -- and here he takes his faithfully regional food upscale. Next door to the more casual Frontera Grill, Topolo is the higher-end room, with a more subdued mood and luxury menu, though it shares Frontera's address, phone, and dedication to quality. The ever-changing offerings showcase game, seasonal fruits and vegetables, and exotic preparations: adobo-marinated lamb and rock hen in a sauce of almonds and tomatoes are two examples.
- Keep in mind: Reservations essential.
- Credit Cards: AE, D, DC, MC, V
- Closed: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch Sat.
Member Reviews & Ratings:
don't bother
Posted by allisen from Pittsburgh on 5/9/07
I was expected the unexpected. This is just typical high-end restaurant food with chipotle mixed into the beurre blanc. Service is pushy (particularly for wine orders) and not particularly gracious. Nothing against the food; it's quite good, but you're better off with Fontera next door
highly overrated mexican
Posted by Lionel22 from San Francisco, California on 3/25/07
even though this is supposed to be the superlative of mexican restaurants, it is still that: mexican. so why pay a premium for food that is really not that different from other mexican restaurants? seating very uncomfortable. nouveau mexican? I don't think so.
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