Sol de Mexico Tierra Azteca

05/29/2026

Some dishes take hours.

This one takes generations.

Our Mole Manchamanteles is one of Mexico’s most celebrated moles, known for its balance of chiles, spices, fruit, and tradition. The name translates to “tablecloth stainer,” a playful nod to the rich sauce so flavorful it was said to leave its mark on every meal.

At Sol de Mexico, Chef Carlos still prepares this mole from scratch using the techniques passed down to him by his mother-in-law, the legendary chef Clementina Flores, affectionately known by many as “The Mole Goddess.” For decades, her moles helped define Mexican cuisine in Chicago, and her legacy continues in every batch we make today.

This dish features tender pork, house-made chorizo, grilled pineapple, sweet plantains, and creamy garlic mashed potatoes, all brought together by a mole that requires patience, skill, and 29 ingredients.

We are deeply grateful for the support that has allowed us to remain Michelin-recognized for consecutive years. Every reservation, every visit, and every recommendation helps us continue sharing the regional flavors of Mexico with our community.

We invite you to experience it for yourself.

📍 3018 N Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL
⭐ Michelin Recognized, Consecutive Years
🍽 Reservations: www.soldemexicochicago.com

05/22/2026

From graduation dinners to proud family toasts, thank you for letting us be part of such meaningful moments year after year. ✨

🎓Celebrate the Class of 2026 with an evening of regional Mexican cuisine by Chef Carlos, crafted cocktails, and a warm dining experience made for gathering around the table with the people who matter most. ❤️

Reserve online at
www.soldemexicochicago.com

05/13/2026

Hi everyone, Sol de Mexico will be closed today. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and support. We look forward to welcoming you back tomorrow for another beautiful dining experience. ❤️

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day 💗🌹
She deserves more than ordinary. Today, treat Mom to an afternoon of refined regional Mexican cuisine crafted personally by Chef Carlos, handcrafted cocktails by Bella, and an experience she will not forget.
A special note, today we open at 11AM in her honor.
Reservations are highly recommended.

At Sol de Mexico, every dish tells a story. We’re proud to honor the rich traditions of Mexican gastronomy by using only the freshest ingredients and preparing each meal to order. This ens...

05/09/2026

Mother’s Day at Sol de Mexico 🌸

Join us Sunday beginning at 11am for an afternoon celebrating Mom with refined regional Mexican cuisine by Chef Carlos, handcrafted cocktails, and meaningful moments shared around the table.

Reservations are strongly suggested for Mother’s Day weekend.

www.soldemexicochicago.com ✨

05/09/2026

For nearly 20 years, Sol de México has been a labor of love ❤️ a family-owned dining experience rooted in the regional flavors of Mexico, crafted from generations of tradition and heart.
Whether you’re joining us for the first time or returning to a table that already feels like home, we want you to know something special happens in our kitchen every single night.
Every entrée that leaves our kitchen is personally prepared by Chef Carlos himself. He is cooking for every guest in our dining room, because here, nothing is rushed and nothing is handed off. That level of care takes time, and we believe you deserve every minute of it.
We kindly ask for your patience as Chef Carlos gives each dish the attention it deserves. Great food cannot be hurried, and when you take that first bite, you’ll understand why.
And when the evening allows, Chef Carlos steps away from his kitchen and into the dining room, personally checking in with each table to ask how their meal was. Because for him, your experience does not end at the plate.
This is what dining at Sol de México feels like. 🌞
Reserve your table at www.soldemexicochicago.com

05/06/2026

For the women who make every moment feel like home. 🩷

Join us this Mother’s Day at Sol de Mexico for a beautiful afternoon celebrating Mom with refined regional Mexican cuisine by Chef Carlos, handcrafted cocktails, and meaningful moments shared around the table.🍽️

Reservations now available for Sunday.🌸

www.soldemexicochicago.com

05/05/2026

A little reminder… we’re open today for Cinco de Mayo, even though it’s Tuesday ✨

Guests travel from all over Chicago to experience Sol de Mexico 🍽️ for the depth of our cuisine, the care in every detail, and of course, cocktails crafted to match the moment 🍸

Join us this evening and celebrate with something truly elevated. Reservations available.

05/02/2026

This Cinco de Mayo, experience something truly special at Sol de Mexico.

Chef Carlos will be presenting a featured dish; chicken enchiladas with three traditional moles
red, white, and green, each with its own depth of flavor and story. 🍽️

Every plate is personally prepared by Chef Carlos himself, from start to finish.
Because of this, we kindly ask for your patience as each dish is crafted with care and intention.

We are usually closed on Tuesdays, but will be open on May 5th for this special occasion.

If you don’t have plans yet, reserve your table online at
www.soldemexicochicago.com

Reservations are highly recommended.
We look forward to celebrating with you!

05/02/2026

Este Cinco de Mayo, te invitamos a vivir algo más que una celebración… una experiencia.

En Sol de México, estaremos sirviendo un platillo especial:
enchiladas de pollo con tres moles tradicionales
rojo, blanco y verde… cada uno con su propia historia y profundidad de sabor.

Acompaña la ocasión con nuestras margaritas de granada y maracuyá, hechas en casa para celebrar.

Un espacio para sentarte, disfrutar sin prisa, y descubrir la verdadera esencia de la cocina mexicana.

Reservaciones altamente recomendadas.
Te esperamos.

04/23/2026

Hay palabras que se quedan contigo…

Un recuerdo sobre cómo algo tan simple como llevar un platillo puede crear armonía entre las personas.

Porque la comida va más allá del sabor.
Rompe barreras, une culturas y convierte una mesa en un lugar donde todos pueden coincidir.

Hoy lo vemos todos los días: personas de diferentes historias y nacionalidades, compartiendo el mismo gusto por una muy buena comida.

Eso es lo que vivimos aquí. ✨

04/16/2026

A simple soup like this carries generations of technique, balance, and flavor.

At Sol de Mexico, we focus on dishes that highlight the richness of our culture, not just what many people are used to, but what’s truly rooted in tradition and meaning.

With our menu changing every 3 months, we’re always exploring different regions of Mexico to show that Mexican cuisine is so much more than what most expect.

We invite you to experience what Chef Carlos Tello creates, where every dish tells a story.

Save this for when you’re craving something comforting, refined, and unforgettable. 🍽️

📍3018 N. Cicero Ave, Chicago IL 60641

04/10/2026

We are open again today with our normal hours.
Join us this weekend to unwind, savor, and experience the flavors we’ve been preparing for you. 🍽️

04/03/2026

A final weekend to savor before a brief pause.

Join us before we close on April 5th, 8th, and 9th.
We will reopen Friday, April 10th and look forward to welcoming you back.

Reserve your table and experience the evening.

03/20/2026

First reaction only… what’s the first word that comes to mind?

Our menu changes every 3 months, inspired by the diversity of Mexico’s cuisine.
Open through Sunday. Reserve your table online 🍽️

03/18/2026

If this is your first time discovering us, welcome to Sol de Mexico 🇲🇽

We are a family-owned restaurant that has been proudly serving Chicago for nearly 20 years, offering refined Mexican cuisine with every dish made from scratch and rooted in tradition. Over the years, we’ve been recognized by the Michelin Guide, Chicago’s Best, Chicago Sun-Times, Time Out Chicago, and more.

Our menu is offered as a 3-course dining experience, thoughtfully crafted to highlight the depth and beauty of Mexican gastronomy.

We’re open Wednesday through Sunday and closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
Join us at 3018 N. Cicero Ave in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood.

To learn more about us, make a reservation, or inquire about catering, visit:
www.soldemexicochicago.com

Follow us to stay up to date on hours, special closings, and reservation updates. We would truly love to welcome you. 🍴

03/15/2026

Today we celebrate a very special milestone. Happy 60th Birthday to Chef Geno Bahena.

Throughout the years, his passion and dedication to preserving traditional Mexican gastronomy have earned him great respect in the culinary community. Chef Geno has also achieved the distinguished title of Master Chef and has been featured in culinary books and chef publications that highlight influential Mexican chefs in the United States.

For us, this celebration is even more meaningful because Chef Geno is family, the son of Chef Clementina Flores, known to many as the “Mole Goddess,” and the brother-in-law of Chef Carlos Tello. Coming from such a remarkable culinary legacy, Chef Geno carries forward the same deep respect for Mexican gastronomy, tradition, and the stories behind every dish.

Turning 60 years old is a beautiful milestone. Today we celebrate not only a chef who has contributed so much to Chicago’s Mexican food community, but also a wonderful person who has inspired many throughout the years.

Chef Geno, we wish you a birthday filled with health, happiness, and many more years of success.

Please join us in wishing Chef Geno Bahena a very happy birthday. ¡Feliz cumpleaños, Chef! 🎉

03/15/2026

It’s a gloomy, rainy Sunday in Chicago, the kind of day that calls for something warm, comforting, and restorative. If you’re moving a little slower today, a good bowl of soup might be exactly what you need.

We’re open today from 1pm–8pm, the last day to enjoy Sol de Mexico before we close Monday and Tuesday.

If you’re joining us today, we highly recommend our Sopa Azteca.

A dark pasilla chile broth layered with grilled chicken breast, avocado, queso fresco, and crispy tortilla strips. A comforting, time-honored Mexican classic. Smoky, hearty, and deeply satisfying. 🥄

03/14/2026

Always save room for dessert.

Our thin, delicate house-made crepas are prepared fresh in our kitchen and lightly scented with cinnamon.

They’re finished with our house made cajeta, a traditional Mexican caramel slowly simmered from goat’s milk and Mexican cinnamon sticks until it becomes rich and silky.

Topped with sweet plantains and toasted pecans, it’s the kind of dessert you’ll wish you ordered sooner. 🥄

Join us at Sol de Mexico in Chicago.

Reserve your table through our website.
Link in our bio. ✨

02/22/2026

Today is National Margarita Day.

A real margarita isn’t neon green or made from a sugary mix. It’s simple. It’s balanced. It’s made with fresh citrus and good tequila. At Sol de Mexico, we make ours with freshly squeezed lemon and lime, our house-made syrup, premium tequila, and real fruit purées. That’s why everyone loves our margaritas. ❤️
Imagine the salt on the rim, the chill of the glass, the first bright sip of citrus followed by that smooth tequila finish.

If you’re celebrating today, celebrate it with one of ours. 🍹

02/19/2026

When you explore all 32 states of Mexico,
the table begins to tell a different story.
Sol de Mexico | Chicago

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day ❤️
We can’t wait to celebrate with our guests tonight.

For those planning a later celebration, Belmont Cragin’s hidden gem is open Wednesday through Sunday. We look forward to welcoming your reservation soon. 🍽️

02/14/2026

Valentine’s Day Guests ❤️

If you have a reservation with us this evening, please check your email and confirm your dinner reservation as soon as possible.

Due to high demand, we are holding tables for confirmed guests only. Kindly note that reservations are subject to a 15-minute grace period.

02/11/2026

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to everyone who made a reservation with us for Valentine’s Day. We are officially fully booked ❤️

Your support means everything to our family and our team. We cannot wait to celebrate love with you all and create a beautiful, romantic evening filled with authentic Mexican cuisine and special moments.

See you soon 🌹🇲🇽

02/11/2026

Our menu has evolved, and we cannot wait for you to experience it. 🍽️

Mexico is home to 32 beautiful states, each with its own traditions, ingredients, and unique ways of preparing the same dish. Mexican cuisine is vast, refined, and deeply rooted in history, far beyond tacos, tortas, and burritos. To honor this incredible diversity, we thoughtfully change our menu every three months, showcasing regional flavors and dishes that reflect the richness of our country. 🇲🇽
Some of your favorites remain, cherished dishes have returned, and new creations now join the table. We cannot wait for you to experience what’s new.
You can view our updated menu at
🌐www.soldemexicochicago.com
Reservations may be made directly through our website.

As a small, family-owned restaurant, we are deeply grateful for your continued support. It is an honor to share the beauty of Mexican cuisine with our community, and we remain proud to be recognized by the Michelin Guide for consecutive years.

We look forward to welcoming you.