How is Salpicón - Permanently Closed restaurant rated?

Salpicón - Permanently Closed

4.2

1304 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary Mexican

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Permanently Closed - Salpicón offers classic & contemporary Mexican cuisine by acclaimed chef Priscila Satkoff (named by Larousse Gastronomique as "One of the Top Chefs of Mexican Cuisine") and recently inducted into the Chicago Culinary Museum's Chefs Hall of Fame, accompanied by a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence Wine List, served in a fun & festive atmosphere. Tequila fans will enjoy our selection of over 100 selections of super-premium 100% agave Tequila. Enjoy in a Margarita or sip on it's own or in one of our flights. (Please note: Toddlers and infants not allowed on Friday or Saturday nights. Strollers ARE NOT permitted.)

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary Mexican
Hours of operation
Dinner: Sunday 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Monday - Thursday 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Phone number
(312) 988-7811
Website
http://www.salpicon.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Priscila Satkoff
Private party facilities
Enjoy the award-winning Mexican cuisine of Chef Priscila Satkoff (recently named "One of the Top Chefs of Mexico" by Larousse Gastronomique) in our beautiful Cellar Room appointed with the original paintings of famed Mexican artist Alejandro Romero.

Location
1252 N. Wells St., Chicago, IL 60610
Neighborhood
Old Town
Cross street
Division
Parking details
$12.00 Valet (Wed. thru Sun. evenings)
Public transit
Clark / Division 2.5 blocks<br />Red Line / Buses 22 & 36
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,304 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4.3Food
4.2Service
3.9Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

1,179 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Portland
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sorry it is no more. One of my favorite restaurants of all time. I will miss it
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RayO
Chicago
54 reviews
vip
5.0
54 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always an awesome time at Salpicon and we will really miss this place. The food, ambiance, service and people have always been outstanding. My fav restaurant in this city.
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DiningDiva56
Greater Boston
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous as always. Sad to learn that the restaurant in Chicago is closing permanently. We will miss them but wish them the best in their venture in Mexico.
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Mike606
Chicago
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent, as always! But I'll never dine there again.
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NicoleS
Chicago
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Super sad to see this gem leave Chicago. Best wishes in Mexico!
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OpenTable Diner
Indiana
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
I go out of my way to always eat here when in Chicago because the food is always outstanding. However, last Sunday's dinner was extra special as I asked about specific ingredients in a dish that was particularly amazing... and he told me that he would get me the recipe. When he brought the bill at the end of the night, he brought me the beautiful Salpicon Cookbook as well. Super nice surprise on top of a lovely evening filled with amazing flavors and gorgeous dishes!
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Noname
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beyond awesome. Many thanks to James our waiter, and the whole crew at Salpicon. We will miss you!
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta Metro
9 reviews
vip
2.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2016
overall2food3service4ambience3
I have been going here for years and it will probably be my last. The menu doesn't change and I need to find a new venue for Mexican cuisine. Also very disappointed with my wine and felt it was bad but we drink it. Randy
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MarcB
Chicago
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2016
overall5food5service4ambience4
Love the place, unfortunately they are closing at the end of November.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2016
overall4food5service5ambience3
Wonderful service, food authentic and delicious, cocktails terrific. Our reservations were early in evening - restaurant was quiet and yet we were seated directly beside a family of 4 with 2 very young children - crammed in together. We were away for the weekend as a couple - trying to enjoy the 'kidless' weekend together. C'est la vie! Server presented us with a beautiful complementary Salpicon cookbook at end of our dining experience - nice touch. Clearly very well respected restaurant - within an 1 or so - the place was packed - with 'regulars'.
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Northsider
Chicago
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of my all time faves. Hate to see it go at end on Nov 2016. You will be very missed!!!
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Diner
Chicago
32 reviews
4.0
32 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2016
overall4food4service4ambience4
It was a very enjoyable dinner. The food was very good and delightfully presented. The service was good as well.
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Pooh
Chicago
110 reviews
vip
5.0
110 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enjoyed everything especially the wine and cod entree'. It is sad that Salpicon will be closing on November 30th, It will be missed. The owners apparently sold the place and are moving back to their roots in Mexico.
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cantab76
Chicago
41 reviews
vip
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
A spectacular restaurant! Sorry that it is closing. I do not see any replacements for Priscilla and Vince Satkoff here in Chicago.
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CookingOrganist
Chicago
45 reviews
vip
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
I have had 3 (or is it 4) fantastic experiences at Salpicón, and I am so sad they are closing at the end of November. If you haven't eaten there yet, make the effort this month. It is a treasure, and its closing will be a real loss.
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AnitaA
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 6, 2016
overall4food4service5ambience4
Dinner for four friends visiting Chicago. Service was excellent. Everyone enjoyed our meals and wine. We were surprised to receive copies of the restaurant's cookbook as we left. Very nice touch!
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Joey
Chicago
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely meal, warm service. I'll miss this restaurant.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2016
overall5food5service4ambience3
one of the best meals my wife and I have had in chicago
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JayD
Chicago
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience4
Wonderful creative food. Great staff. We'll miss it.
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MarkD
Chicago
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
The most original and quality Mexican-style cuisine in Chicago. And amazingly good Margharitas.
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MaxMKE
Milwaukee
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding experience. We were very well taken care of. The food and wine was amazing!
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OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great menu and wonderful service. Good location , easy to get to.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 18, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food. Best tiger shrimp ever. We ate outside and it was still quiet enough to have a conversation. Our waiter was very attentive and helpful with drink selections.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2016
overall4food4service5ambience4
Super flavorful unique Latin inspired cuisine . Hands down best legit real margaritas - no frills. Love this place!
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MadgeB
Chicago
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is my fourth visit to Salpicon in the past two months. Each time their fish specials have been amazing. They have an extensive tequila and wine selection. The service is always perfect, and the cuisine authentic, fresh, inventive, and flavorful.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 10, 2016
overall4food5service4ambience3
Had an amazing margarita with special tequila, shared 5 appetizers and loved every bite! Reckoned the quest and ceviche for sure. Very good and just down the street from several comedy venues.
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Pooh
Chicago
110 reviews
vip
5.0
110 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
In addition to being the most uniques Mexican restaurant in Chicago, it has one of the most extensive wine list in Chicago
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 2, 2016
overall2food3service3ambience3
Restaurant was not very busy on Sunday which is a good thing. Service was low key and okay, and ambience was good. However, wine was extremely overpriced by at least 180% and the Chef who claims to be the owner confronted my party in a very arrogant and rude way because his waiter received a tip of $65 for serving 4 people a $ 245 meal and overpriced 2 bottles @ $320. I wish him luck but will never visit the restaurant again.
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steve
New York Area
20 reviews
vip
3.0
20 reviews
Dined on September 30, 2016
overall3food4service3ambience3
the menu is limited and offers ,it seems, only spicy dishes which we do not prefer.We would not plan to go back
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JackM
Chicago
83 reviews
vip
5.0
83 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2016
overall5food5service4ambience4
A neighborhood place that can be a destination for others. I have been eating here for years and the quality has continued to be consistently high. If you like Margaritas this is the place for them. Wait staff is very friendly and knowledgeable.
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Earl
Chicago
16 reviews
vip
3.0
16 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2016
overall3food3service4ambience2
Limited menu, skimpy guacamole serving, tiny wine glasses. Not worth a repeat visit
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MadgeB
Chicago
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is one of the best gourmet Mexican dining places in Chicago. Very creative menu and delicious specials. Good margaritas too. Extensive wine and tequila offerings.
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JulieS
Chicago
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience4
Delicious dinner at Salpicon last night. Amazing culinary flavors served by just right attentive staff in an understated dining room where we could enjoy our conversation while savoring a phenomenal meal.
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TerryG
Chicago
16 reviews
3.0
16 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2016
overall3food5service3ambience4
We have eaten at Salpicon previously, but always at the bar. We decided to go to dinner here for our 38th wedding anniversary. The food was terrific. My wife had the Cod and it was truly melt in your mouth tender. No fishy taste at all. I had the Pork Chop and it was prepared perfectly. The potato/chorizo accompaniment was very tasty. The only issue we had was with the waiter. Though, surprisingly the restaurant was pretty empty, he acted like he had a plane to catch. He rushed everything and couldn't have been less interested in serving us. Not a word was said regarding our anniversary, though I noted it on our Open Table reservation. Having used this feature with Open Table before, we have always gotten some sort of acknowledgement. A number of places will offer up a glass of champagne or a small dessert in honor of whatever event you may be celebrating. That part of this review I don't care about. Service can sometimes overcome food that might be slightly off the mark. At Salpicon, the food rocked and the service failed miserably.
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Marty
Seattle
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience2
Not your standard fare. No tacos or burritos but rather unique offerings deliciously prepared and beautifully presented. Extensive wine list. One of the few places I can find small production Oregon Pinot Noirs. A must stop for me anytime I'm in Chicago.
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jfsblue
Chicago
19 reviews
vip
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2016
overall4food4service3ambience4
Salpicon is one of our favorites....We love the food, it is close to home and a really nice bar. The service on Saturday was not up to our usual expectations. They seemed quite rushed and hurried us along. Our first time getting that feeling. I hope we do not get it again.!!
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JustVisiting
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went there curious about Mexican and were delighted. Wonderful atmosphere, knowledgeable and friendly staff and food that brings you to a Mexican family celebration. Ask about the margaritas. They are like nothing you have had before. The grilled octopus appetizer immediately lets you know you are in for quite ride. Wish it was closer to home, but next time we in Chicago we will definitely return.
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OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2016
overall4food4service4ambience4
Salpicon is our favorite Mexican restaurant in Chicago. In addition to the regular menu they always have specials to try new flavors/combinations. The tequila selection is outstanding - highly recommend trying the tequila flight; the knowledgeable servers can help narrow down your selection.
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Abcd
Chicago
189 reviews
vip
3.0
189 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2016
overall3food5service1ambience2
Wonderful food, but we had to get up and ask for a server to get a drink, and then had to beg to have our order taken. With only 5 tables in the place, the service should have been great.
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AdrianneJ
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
We come here at least 3 times a year to celebrate anniversaries and birthdays. Salpicon is a very special restaurant of us.
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Salpicón - Permanently Closed is rated 4.2 stars by 1304 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

1252 N. Wells St., Chicago, IL 60610

Additional information

Cross street
Division
Neighborhood
Old Town
Hours of operation
Dinner: Sunday 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Monday - Thursday 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary Mexican
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
$12.00 Valet (Wed. thru Sun. evenings)
Public transit
Clark / Division 2.5 blocksRed Line / Buses 22 & 36
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Priscila Satkoff
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.salpicon.com/
Phone number
(312) 988-7811
Private party facilities
Enjoy the award-winning Mexican cuisine of Chef Priscila Satkoff (recently named "One of the Top Chefs of Mexico" by Larousse Gastronomique) in our beautiful Cellar Room appointed with the original paintings of famed Mexican artist Alejandro Romero.