Mexican Radio
Authentic Mexican Restaurant In The Loop
Welcome to Mexican Radio, a vibrant destination for bold, regionally-inspired Mexican cuisine in the heart of Chicago's Loop. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, happy hour, and dinner, we're your home for tacos, craft margaritas, and a mezcal program that keeps the night alive. Join us for a morning café de olla and concha.
our menu
Our menu is a love letter to the full depth of Mexican cuisine — a celebration of regional traditions from Oaxaca, Puebla, Yucatán, and beyond. From house-made mole negro & salsas, an al pastor trompo, and bold seafood specialties, every dish is crafted with the finest ingredients and the intention this food has always deserved. Monthly rotating regional specials keep things fresh and join us for Happy Hour, where delicious tacos and mezcal flights are the move.
our Space
An art-deco dining room, a grand tequila and mezcal bar, and a vibrant patio with string lights provide for an energizing, welcoming escape within the bustling financial heart of the city. Our walls are home to original murals and artwork created exclusively by local Chicago artists, whose work brings color, story, and soul to every corner. Mexican Radio is your perfect pre-theater dinner spot, your favorite after-work margarita stop, your weekend brunch destination, and your morning cafe de olla ritual.
Celebrating
Mexican Cuisine
Mexican Radio is led by Culinary Director Chef Dudley Nieto, a Puebla, Mexico native with more than 25 years of experience celebrating authentic Mexican cuisine. Chef Dudley brings classical French precision to deeply rooted ancestral traditions. This passion flows into our monthly dinner series at Mexican Radio, spotlighting a different region of Mexico through curated menus, authentic recipes, and the cultural stories behind each dish.