Olé Mexican Grill

There’s an emotion travelers bring home from vacation as an unintended souvenir. (Full review)

We love an icy Corona on a hot summer day as much as the next guy, but when it comes to ordering at a Mexican restaurant like Ole, beer doesn't make the cut. Instead, we prefer to expand our horizons by digging deep into the tequilas.

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Erwin Ramos is smitten by the foods of Chiapas, the southernmost region of Mexico, which he visited last year as part of a group hosted by Chicago restaurateur, TV personality, and cookbook author Rick Bayless.
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The folks behind Ole Mexican Grill pulled the chair out from under diners with Olecito, a small, takeout-only space across the street from the original restaurant. If you're lucky, you might be able to perch on one of the few stools while you wait for your order to be assembled. Where Ole's offerings include the likes of roast duck in mole and rare tuna tacos, Olecito keeps things simpler: tacos, quesadillas, tortas (Mexican sandwiches), and burritos. (Full review)