Chicago
Cariño
$$$$Restaurant · Mexican
Why we point you here
Mexican cooking with one Michelin star precision—charted by OAD and worth building a night around.
Chicago's Mexican food scene runs deep, and Cariño earns its one Michelin star with serious intention. Charted by OAD two years running, it's the kind of place that reminds you how much range this cuisine holds—worth the detour when you want something beyond the expected.
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Charted by Michelin Guide · OAD Top Restaurants· Last verified 2026-07-11