Manchamanteles

2009 N Western Ave, Chicago
(773) 799-8148

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Ma Antonia Gomez-Contreras

I highly recommend Manchamanteles Restaurant! My dining experience was exceptional from start to finish. The food was outstanding, with each dish expertly prepared and presented. The staff were friendly, attentive, and made sure we felt welcome. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, making it the perfect spot for any occasion. I will definitely be returning when in town!

Kathy Jones

We were really just looking for a casual post-bowling, Sunday night burrito. Manchamanteles is near our home and had great ratings, so we went. This place is SO much more than a Sunday night burrito! The staff is welcoming and proud of their place and food. The decor is cheerful and fun. The drinks? Yes please! But the food! OMG. My husband said his steak burrito was “the best he’d ever had”. The chips and salsa were fabulous- so flavorful and not just chopped peppers and tomatoes. The guacamole is a tasty and artful display. You have to go.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Benjamin Bargero

The mole was good. The margarita was excellent, very strong too!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Veronica Calvillo

So my partner and I came here for the 1st time because of the reviews. He had the lamb Chops and I had the cochinita pibil for the entree. For appetizer we ordered the queso fundido. We must've waited for more than 10 mins to bring us the appetizer which was already a bad start.

The cochinita pibil was really good, the lamb Chops were too small for the price. They didn't have too much meat. We've had better lamb Chops elsewhere. I had also ordered some mash potatoes on the side and my partner and I had both finished our food by the time we got the mash potatoes

As for the service the waiters didn't check up on us too much and the restaurant wasn't that busy. Then when it came to paying the bill we were actually charged for the appetizer even though they took a long time to bring it until I said something was when they removed the appetizer so overall the food was a bit pricey in my opinion and customer service could've been better since the restaurant wasn't that busy so for these reasons I give 3 stars

Parking: Restaurant has a parking lot but it's a bit small

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 2

Recommended dishes: Cochinita Pibil, Queso Fundido

John Arroyo

10/10. I did not expect to be blown away by the choice of lamb and mole negro but here I am, sitting in the restaurant writing a 5-star review because it’s THAT good. Thought it’d be a gamble to order the lamb/borrego but the tender, wood-fired lollipop was the perfect compliment to the rich, chocolaty mole. I will be coming here every time I visit Chicago.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sopes Surtidos Xilonen, Pollo En Mole Manchamanteles

Zachary Gruenhagen

THIS PLACE, is an absolute gem. The mole is the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and spicy. The house dish with the lamb ribs made me slap my mother. And the sopes rocked my world.

Chicago needs more amazing restaurants like this that gives exquisite food at a reasonable price.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pollo En Mole Manchamanteles

Renzo Werner

The best Mexican food in Chicago - amazing service, price and Mexican friends and foodies also agree. They have a huge space and I hope sooner rather than later it is all filled up!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

David Rosales

Friday night date and we loved everything!

The server Jack, the owner Jorge plus everyone else were really inviting. That was a start, then the food, the drinks and overall experience was excellent.

Only wish I had more room in my stomach for the food but more of a reason to be back soon!

Thank you!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pollo En Mole Manchamanteles

Riddhi Ranjithkumar

Best meal I’ve had in a while! The service is amazing and the staff are really friendly and clearly care about their customers. The mole was out of this world flavor wise and we also really loved the queso fundido. The Chile en Nogada was a standout dish - beautiful mix of fruit, meat and walnut cream. Overall amazing vibes and great for big groups!

Dietary restrictions: Upon seating the first thing the server asked was about dietary restrictions!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Rebecca S. Walker

What luck to have found Manchamanteles when searching for tacos after a Friday night show at the Park West theater. The food was unique & delicious (guacamole, tacos el pastor, enchiladas verde, skirt steak taco dinner, and chicken tacos with a bonus sides of roasted poblanos & onions), and the salsa verde was wonderful. Thank you Chef Brahena and staff for a welcoming & entertaining evening. We will be back, even with the drive from Aurora!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Skirt Steak Tacos, Guacamole

Madelyn Gonzalez

Food was excellent. Margaritas were generously sized. Highly recommend the Chiles en nogada. Will be coming back

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Flávia Martos

Best Mexican restaurant in town!!!
It is a not to miss in

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

D P

Meh. Their veggie enchiladas don’t have mushrooms like their menu says—instead it’s a variety of root vegetables. When you cut into it, all of them are disjointed and spill and separate, so the filling was disappointing. The tortillas, sauce, and cheese were great though. If it came with mushrooms, it’d be better.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 5

Ron Chacko

I had a patient tell me he gained 5 pounds after finding Mánchamanteles, so despite it’s complicating his health, I knew I had to check it out and it’s true…the mole whisperer is alive and well. Incredible food, fun ambience, and great service. Queso fundido with homemade tortillas was incredible. Pollo en mole negro was sooo good. The Mexican hot chocolate was outstanding. Already looking forward to coming back

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Joel Miller

The mole dishes are amazing and they have Tex-mex too. Def a step up from the last few places at this spot.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

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