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05/12/2026
CHEF’S SPECIALTIES OF THE WEEK
MAY 12-23
SOPA FRIA/chilled soup included w/entree
JICAMA GAZPACHO
Chopped vegetables, tangy tomato broth, olive oil.
PARA EMPEZAR/APPETIZER
QUESADILLA ABIERTA CON CHORIZO
Open face chorizo quesadilla, Homemade flour tortilla, salsa verde
12.5
PLATO PRINCIPAL/ENTREE
PESCADO EN COSTRA DE NUEZ
Pecan crusted tilapia fish, white rice, mango pico de gallo,
coco remoulade sauce, pinto beans
20
POSTRE/SWEET
CHURROS RELLENOS DE CAJETA
Dulce de leche churros, vanilla bean ice cream, berries
8.5
FROM THE BAR
ESPADIN GRANDE MANGO SERRANO
Burrito fiestero mezcal, fresh mango, serrano pepper,
agave/citrus, 22 oz, house chile rim.
14.5
05/05/2026
‘’HAPPY CINCO DE MAYO’’
(TACO TUESDAY ?)
TACOS:
( 3pc, rice and beans) 16.5 w/soup or salad )
-Alambre
Bistec, chorizo, peppers and onion, melted cheese, flour tortilla
- Camaron ensenada
shrimp beer battered, pickled onion, ancho mayo, lettuce, guacamole
-Chile relleno
cheese stuffed poblano pepper, onion, cilantro, crema,
side of salsa verde cruda
POSTRES/DESSERT:
CAJETA CHURROS
Stuffed w/dulce de leche, vanilla bean ice cream, berries
9
CANTINA/BAR:
GUAVA PALOMA
Reposado tequila, guava agave reduction,
splash guava jarrito, chile rim.
14
04/28/2026
CHEF’S SPECIALTIES OF THE WEEK
APRIL 28-MAY 2
SOPA/Soup included w/entree
POZOLE ROJO CON POLLO
Hominy in red chile broth w/chicken
PARA EMPEZAR/APPETIZER
HAURACHE AL PASTOR
Corn masa flat bread topped w/al pastor meat,
beans onion/cilantro, crumble cheese, crema & salsa verde.
12
PLATO PRINCIPAL/ENTREE
ALAMBRE DE CARNES
Mexican skillet with skirt steak, chicken, chorizo, sausages, pan fry w/peppers, onion, pineapple, topped w/melted cheese,
22.5
POSTRE/SWEET
ARROZ CON TRES LECHES
Rice pudding caramelized, homemade cinnamon ice cream, berries
8.5
FROM THE BAR
CINCO DE MAYO
Tequila blanco, hibiscus, berries, elderflower, agave/citrus.
14
03/31/2026
CHEF’S SPECIALTIES OF THE WEEK
MARCH 31-APRIL 11
SOPA/Soup included w/entree
CREMA DE PAPA Y PUERRO CON GUAJILLO
Potato leek w/drizzle guajillo
PARA EMPEZAR/APPETIZER
SOPES CON TINGA DE POLLO
2 Round masa shells, topped w/chipotle shredded chicken. Beans, lettuce, cheese and crema
14.5
PLATO PRINCIPAL/ENTREE
FAJITAS CON SALMÓN Y HONGO PORTOBELLO
Grilled Salmon Fajitas, w/portobello mushroom, pan fried w/peppers and onion, rice, beans & guacamole
23.5
POSTRE/SWEET
DULCE DE LECHE CREME BRULEE
Fresh berries
9
FROM THE BAR
LEMON/LIME DROP MARTINI
Titos, elderflower, agave citrus, hibiscus rim.
13.5
03/20/2026
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03/17/2026
CHEF’S SPECIALTIES OF THE WEEK
MARCH 17-28
SOPA/Soup included w/entree
LENTEJAS
Hearty Lentil
CUARESMA/LENT SPECIAL
CHILE RELLENO DE CAMARONES
Stuffed poblano pepper w/shrimp, monterrey jack cheese, tomato sauce and crema, rice and beans
17
PLATO PRINCIPAL/ENTREE
ESTOFADO DE RES ESTILO MOLE DE OLLA
Angus chuck Beef stew, simmered in rich dry chile broth w/vegetables, along w/rice and tortillas.
21
POSTRE/SWEET
PAY DE DURAZNO
Peach cheesecake
8.5
FROM THE BAR
MANGO RUM-CHATA
Housemade, spiced rum, cinnamon
13.5
03/03/2026
CHEF’S SPECIALTIES OF THE WEEK
MARCH 3-14
SOPA/Soup included w/entree
GARBANZO CON CHORIZO
Chickpea w/chorizo (Toscana style )
PARA EMPEZAR/APPETIZER
GUISADO DE RES CON QUESO FUNDIDO
Outside skirt steak skillet, peppers, onions, red salsa, melted crusty cheese, flour tortillas
11
CUARESMA/LENT SPECIAL
HUCHINANGO ZARANDEADO CON PESTO DE CHILE POBLANO Grilled Red snapper fillet basted in roasted poblano pepper pesto sauce
26.5
POSTRE/SWEET
CAPIROTADA TRES LECHES
Traditional Bread pudding bake w/tres leches sauce, vanilla bean ice cream.
9
FROM THE BAR
FRAMBUESA HIERBABUENA MEZCALITA
Fidencio Mezcal, raspberry liquor, fresh raspberries, mint, agave/citrus, red salt.
14.5
02/17/2026
CHEF’S SPECIALTIES OF THE WEEK
FEBRUARY 17-28
SOPA/Soup included w/entree
JITOMATE CON ALBACHA AL CHIPOTLE
Tomato basil w/chipotle pepper
CUARESMA /LENT APPETIZER
TACOS DE CAMARÓN CAPEADOS
2 large beer bathered shrimp tacos
flour tortilla, pico cabbage, avocado, ancho pepper aioli
11
PLATO PRINCIPAL/MAIN ENTREE
CARNE ASADA RANCHERA TAMPICO
9 oz Outer skirt steak, basted salsa verde ranchera, griddle enchilada roja,
Avocado, Rice and beans
29.5
POSTRE/Sweet
CREPAS RELLENAS DE GUAYABA AL TEQUILA
Vanilla bean crepes, stuffed w/Tequila flamed guavas
Homemade cinnamon ice cream/berries
9
FROM THE BAR
MUCHO MANGO MARTINI
Straight up OR frozen w/house chile rim and chamoy
13.5
02/14/2026
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY
SOPA/Soup included w/entree
ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLE BISQUE
Crispy crumbs/Drizzle crema
PARA EMPEZAR/APPETIZER
MEJILLONES EN CREMA BORRACHA
PEI MUSSELS, tequila beer creamy reduction. toast.
14
PLATO PRINCIPAL/MAIN ENTREE
FILETE DE COSTILLA CON CAMARONES Y COLA DE LANGOSTA
8oz Rib eye steak, ½ lobster tail, large shrimp, basted chipotle butter, grilled vegetables,, over dry chiles adobo, chipotle potato puree
32
POSTRE/Sweet
TRES LECHES CAKE
Red velvet sauce, strawberries, creamy whipped
9
FROM THE BAR
NOCHE DE PASSION
Passion fruit, all berries, cointreau, chapulinero mezcal, citrus agave, rosemary, black/red salt
15
02/10/2026
VALENTINES DAY,
Saturday Feb 14
Make your reservation, chef’s special menu & cocktails
02/03/2026
Wholly frijoles chef’s Specialties of the week
FEBRUARY 3-13
SOPA/Soup included w/entree
CONSOMÉ DE POLLO COLORADO Chicken noodle w/chile rojo
PARA EMPEZAR/APPETIZER
FLAUTAS DE CHORIZO
2 flautas w/cheese chorizo, cabbage, salsa verde, crema.
10
PLATO PRINCIPAL/MAIN ENTREE
PLATO DE MILANESA DE POLLO
Chicken breast cuttles, beer bathered lightly breaded,
cucumber, tomato avocado salad, rice and beans
19
POSTRE/Sweet
TRES LECHES
Fresh berries, vanilla bean cheesecream.
8.5
FROM THE BAR
MEXICAN CHOCOLATE MARTINI
13.5
01/20/2026
Wholly frijoles chef’s Specialties of the week
JANUARY 20-31
SOPA/Soup included w/entree
LENTEJAS CON VEGETALES Lentis with vegetables on dry pepper broth
PARA EMPEZAR/APPETIZER
TACOS DE GANOERA DE ARRACHERA
2 thin sliced skirt steak tacos on flour tortillas with crusty cheese,
guacamole & pickled onions.
10
PLATO PRINCIPAL/MAIN ENTREE
CALDO DE CAMARON Y PESCADO
Large shrimp and fish stew, potato and vegetables, grilled toast.
22.5
POSTRE/Sweet
FLAN CARAJILLO
Espresso and liqueur 43 Flan, whip and berries
8.5
FROM THE BAR
ALL BERRIES PALOMA
Silver tequila, grapefruit ketel one, fresh berries, soda jarrito.
13.5
01/06/2026
Wholly frijoles chef’s Specialties of the week
JANUARY 6-17
/Soup included w/entree
LENTEJAS CON VEGETALES
Lentis w/potato, carrots & squash
PARA EMPEZAR/APPETIZER
EMPANADA RELLENA DE CUATRO QUESOS
Four cheese corn masa Empanada. Over salsa roja, crema.
13
PLATO PRINCIPAL/MAIN ENTREE
ALAMBRE DE CARNES
Mexican skillet w/ skirt steak, chicken, chorizo, sausages, pineapple, pan fry w/peppers and onions, topped with melted cheese. Rice and beans
22
POSTRE/Sweet
PASTEL DE CALABACÍN CON CAJETA DE ESPECIAS Y HELADO DE VAINILLA
Baby zucchini cake with spiced cajeta, vanilla bean ice cream
9
FROM THE BAR
TANGY PEACH RITA
Spicy casamigos, peach liqueur, peach bitters/agave reduction, chile rim
13.5
12/23/2025
WHOLLY FRIJOLES HOLIDAYS SCHEDULED
Wednesday Christmas Eve 11-4:30
Thursday Christmas Day CLOSED
Friday 26 regular hours
Saturdays 27 regular hours
Tuesday 30 regular hours
Wednesday New Year’s Eve 11-4
Thursday new year CLOSED
Friday 2 regular hours
Saturday 3 regular hours
THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT ❤️
12/23/2025
Wholly frijoles chef’s Specialties of the week
DECEMBER 23-JANUARY 3
SOPA /Soup included w/entree
CREMA DE ELOTE Y CHILE POBLANO ROSTIZADO
Cream of Corn and roasted poblano pepper.
PARA EMPEZAR/APPETIZER
CAMARONES Y HONGOS GRATINADOS
Shrimp and mushrooms au gratin, crispy cilantro crumbs
14
PLATO PRINCIPAL/MAIN ENTREE
MEDALLONES DE LOMITO DE PUERCO EN ADOBO COLORADO
Pork tenderloin medallions, slow simmered in chef’s adobo sauce
white rice, black beans, fry shallots.
20
POSTRE/Sweet
BUNUELOS CON NIEVE DE VAINILLA
Traditional mexican holidays fritter cake w/vanilla bean ice cream & berries
8.5
FROM THE BAR
CHAPULINERO HOLIDAY MEZCALITA
El chapulinero mezcal, grand marnier, grapefruit bitters citrus agave reduction
13
11/25/2025
Wholly frijoles chef’s Specialties of the week
NOVEMBER 25-29
SOPA /Soup included w/entree
CANGREJO CON CHORIZO
Crab and chorizo chowder
PARA EMPEZAR/APPETIZER
EMPANADAS DE PICADILLO DE TURKEY Y RES CON PAPAS
Wagyu Beef and turkey corn masa empanadas, salsa verde.
12
PLATO PRINCIPAL/MAIN ENTREE
LANGOSTA Y CARNE ASADA
Angus grill skirt steak combination with grill lobster tail, basted w/chipotle butter, herb/garlic potato puree, over chiles adobo, asparagus.
5 0z steak 28 9 oz steak 36.5
POSTRE/Sweet
CINNAMON ESPRESSO CREME BRULEE
Fresh berries
8.5
FROM THE BAR
HOLIDAY SANGRIA
Repo tequila, peach schnapps, merlot, hibiscus, apple cider, hot agave
13.5
Address
3908 W Touhy Avenue
Lincolnwood, IL
60712
To get to the restaurant, take public transportation and get off at the Lincolnwood Town Center stop. From there, walk north on Lincoln Avenue until you reach Touhy Avenue. The restaurant is located on the corner.
If driving, take I-94 and exit at Touhy Avenue. Head west until you reach 4800 West Touhy Avenue. Parking is available in the lot adjacent to the restaurant.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
11am - 9pm |
| Tuesday |
11am - 9pm |
| Wednesday |
11am - 9pm |
| Thursday |
11am - 9pm |
| Friday |
11am - 9:30pm |
| Saturday |
11am - 10pm |
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What people say
Mexican restaurants are known for their vibrant flavors, fresh ingredients, and hearty portions. Wholly Frijoles on W Touhy Avenue in Lincolnwood is no exception to this rule. This family-owned restaurant specializes in Mexican cuisine and offers a wide range of dishes that are sure to satisfy any craving.
One of the standout features of Wholly Frijoles is their commitment to using only USDA Choice meats. This ensures that every dish is made with the highest quality ingredients, resulting in a delicious and satisfying meal. Chef Christian Villegas and his team take great care in preparing each dish, ensuring that every bite is bursting with flavor.
In addition to their regular menu items, Wholly Frijoles also offers catering services for special events. Whether you're hosting a party or a corporate event, their team can provide delicious Mexican food that will impress your guests.
Overall, Wholly Frijoles is a must-visit destination for anyone who loves Mexican cuisine. With its friendly staff, fresh ingredients, and delicious dishes, it's no wonder why this restaurant has become a local favorite. So if you're looking for an authentic Mexican dining experience in Lincolnwood, be sure to check out Wholly Frijoles on W Touhy Avenue!
