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Creative Mexican cantina—bold flavors, great vibes - Momento Cantina, Chicago, IL

Momento Cantina

4.4 (13)
$30 and under
Mexican
36 E Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 21 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Lively
A block from The Bean and the Crown Fountains, Momento brings the energy of Mexico City to Chicago.

Led by Executive Chef Alexis Preschez—a French-born chef who’s called Mexico City home for over 20 years— and joined by acclaimed pastry chef Fernanda Prado our kitchen takes a refined, rooted approach to authentic Mexican cuisine. The menu reinvents traditional Mexican dishes with Aguachile, Tuna Tostadas, Picanha Tacos and even a Chocolate Abuelita signature cake.

The space, designed by acclaimed Cancun-based architect Diana Torres, blends contemporary warmth with Mexican heritage where more than a meal—we offer a journey. Our iconic Agave tasting experience explores tequila, mezcal, and even sotol. We’re also the first restaurant in Chicago to serve Hercules beer, a celebrated artisanal brew from Queretaro.

And when it comes to cocktails, expect the unexpected with our signature Margarita and Carajillo Collections.

Momento, more than a restaurant, is a celebration. Bienvenidos!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Regional Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Alexis Preschez & Fernanda Prado
  • Private party facilities
    From intimate dinners to big celebrations, our cantina transforms into the perfect spot for birthdays, company events, or creative gatherings. Unique design, bold flavors, and custom menus make every private event a true Momento.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / Loop
  • Cross street
    Corner of Monroe & Wabash, across from Palmer House Hotel in Chicago Lo
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Arriving by public transit? We’ve got you covered. Momento Cantina is located directly below the Adams/Wabash L station (serving Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, and Purple lines), and just a short walk from the Monroe Red Line station. Bus riders can hop off at State & Monroe—only meters from our front door.Whether you're coming from the Loop, Millennium Park, or nearby museums, getting here is fast and easy.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 13 people are saying

Momento Cantina reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Momento Cantina offers a delightful Mexican dining experience with "amazing food" and "impeccable service." The ambiance is "beautiful," and the tequila and mezcal tasting is a standout. Servers like Fiona, Colin, and Richard enhance the experience with their "gracious" and "knowledgeable" service. A must-visit for authentic flavors!
13 Reviews
  1. Laura VIP

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance and service were great, and the food was delicious. However they served the smallest tacos I have ever seen for the price of a full taco meal. If you are hungry you need to order way more food than you would expect. If you just want a light meal you will be happy with the portion sizes but not with how much you paid for it.

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  2. Amol

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Beautiful ambiance and food. Colin as our server was very gracious and welcoming. Would visit again.

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  3. Veronica

    Houston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and drinks were delicious. We had 2 apps. The gorditas and shrimp tacos. Ordered the Comida Corrida, the beef tongue. Had 2 margaritas, mango and the dragon. Ended dinner with a Abuelita bar. Service was amazing, provided to us by Fiona.

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  4. mette

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great experience! The food was excellent and delicious. I will definitely visit again!

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  5. maitte

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delicious, our server Fiona was great! She was knowledgeable and approachable. Great experience, will definitely be back!

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  6. Juan

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect place to taste Mexican flavors on pretty good food and drinks

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  7. John

    Wisconsin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great atmosphere. From California where we have access to some excellent Mexican restaurants and this was as good or better than anything we get there

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  8. Arzu VIP

    Chicago / Illinois25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is amazing! Authentic Mexican food. And the service is outstanding. Very cool place! a must try! Thanks, Richard, for excellent service!

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  9. Sarah

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I thoroughly enjoyed my dining experience at Momento. The service was excellent and we had a wonderful meal. I wish I had known about the Momento card prior to making reservations but I will definitely visit them again. Shout out to our server, Richard. Thank you!

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  10. Christopher VIP

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very very cool concept! Loved the Tequila and Mezcal tasting experience but I think what was even more surprising were the desserts! The Chocolate Abuelita cake is amazing!

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FAQs

Momento Cantina offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 217-7833.

Momento Cantina is rated 4.4 stars by 13 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Google Map for Momento Cantina

36 E Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Corner of Monroe & Wabash, across from Palmer House Hotel in Chicago Lo
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / Loop
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Regional Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Arriving by public transit? We’ve got you covered. Momento Cantina is located directly below the Adams/Wabash L station (serving Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, and Purple lines), and just a short walk from the Monroe Red Line station. Bus riders can hop off at State & Monroe—only meters from our front door.Whether you're coming from the Loop, Millennium Park, or nearby museums, getting here is fast and easy.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Alexis Preschez & Fernanda Prado
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    From intimate dinners to big celebrations, our cantina transforms into the perfect spot for birthdays, company events, or creative gatherings. Unique design, bold flavors, and custom menus make every private event a true Momento.
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