Manchamanteles

Our Dining Rooms were designed by muralist and Mexican artist Oscar Romero to uplift your senses with sunbaked colors, blue skies, and vibrant paintings in our fun eclectic rooms. The wood fire aroma from our kitchen and made from scratch Regional Mexican cuisine from the 32 states of, Stellar Margaritas Mexico, will delight your senses. We look forward to serving you. Buen Provecho!

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Chef Geno Bahena — Seven-Course Tasting Experience 6:00 or 7:00 PMAt Manchamanteles, mole is not a sauce—it is a universe.Los 7 Moles del Universo is Chef Geno Bahena’s signature seven-course tasting menu: a journey through Mexico’s regions, colors, and emotions, told through its most iconic culinary tradition. Each course presents a distinct mole—served in small, luxurious plates that honor tradition while embracing modern elegance.This experience is intentionally vegetable-forward, vegetarian-friendly, and largely gluten-free, welcoming all guests without compromising depth or refinement. Ancient masa techniques, seasonal ingredients, and premium proteins come together in a format found nowhere else in the country.Guests will travel from the dark mysticism of Oaxaca’s Mole Negro del Inframundo, through the herbal forests of Guerrero and the fiery heart of Puebla, to the celebratory fruit-and-spice richness of Mole Manchamanteles—before finishing with the rare and ethereal Mole Blanco.Seven courses include: • Mole Negro del Inframundo — Oaxaca • Mole Verde de los Bosques — Guerrero • Mole Rojo “Corazón Ardiente” — Puebla • Mole Amarillo Solar — Istmo de Tehuantepec • Mole Pipían Dorado — Tlaxcala • Mole Rosa de Taxco — Guerrero • Mole Manchamanteles — El Rey de la Mesa • Finale: Crepa de Mole Blanco & Helado de Mole RosaDietary AccommodationsWe are happy to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies when possible.All requests must be noted at the time of booking or in advance, as our team requires preparation time to adjust the tasting menu. Same-day accommodations cannot be guaranteed.Reservation & Gratuity PolicyThis is a prepaid tasting experience.Gratuity will be added after the meal and is not included in the prepaid ticket.This is more than dinner—it is a story, a journey, and a celebration of Mexico’s most profound culinary expression.Limited seating.

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SUMMER BBQ BRUNCH SERIESwith Chef Geno Bahena at ManchamantelesJoin us this summer for a special Sunday brunch cookout series at Manchamanteles featuring Chef Geno Bahena and our outdoor Aztec grill experience.On select Sundays from June through August, Chef Geno and the Manchamanteles team will bring the grill outdoors for an afternoon of live-fire cooking, handmade tortillas pressed fresh during service, and bold Mexican flavors prepared entirely on the patio.Guests will experience steaks sizzling over open flame, vegetables roasting on the grill, fresh tortillas made to order outdoors, and the unmistakable energy of a summer cookout inspired by traditional Mexican grilling.2026 SUMMER BBQ SERIES DATESSunday, July 26Sunday, August 3011:00 AM – 4:00 PMEach guest may select their preferred BBQ plate during service.BBQ PLATES INCLUDE:• Rice & beans• Guacamole• Mashed potatoes• Rajas de chile• Grilled corn• Fresh handmade tortillas prepared outdoors during brunch servicePROTEIN OPTIONS:• Skirt Steak — $36• Cecina — $31• Al Pastor — $31• Chorizo — $31• Chicken Breast — $31• Vegetarian Plate with grilled seasonal vegetables — $31Seasonal vegetables include grilled carrots, zucchini, mushrooms, and rotating summer selections prepared over live fire.Please note:Your reservation deposit is charged per person and will be applied toward your final bill. Guests will select their preferred protein option at the restaurant during brunch service. Pricing listed is per person before tax and gratuity.This special summer series is designed to celebrate Chicago patio season through live-fire cooking, fresh tortillas, smoky flavors from the grill, and an elevated brunch experience unique to Manchamanteles.Reservations are highly recommended.

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Join Chef Geno Bahena for an interactive, hands-on cooking class celebrating the traditions, techniques, and flavors of Mexican cocina.Guests will learn the art of handmade masa, shaping and cooking fresh sopes from scratch while exploring the foundations of traditional tortilla making. Guided step-by-step by Chef Geno, participants will gain insight into proper masa preparation, shaping techniques, and the cultural significance behind these staple foods.The class continues with a chef-led salsa demonstration, where guests will prepare both a traditional red salsa and a vibrant green salsa. Chef Geno will guide participants through balancing chiles, acidity, roasting techniques, and layering flavors to build depth, heat, and brightness in each salsa.Following the class, guests will enjoy the sopes they've prepared, accompanied by their freshly made red and green salsas and traditional garnishes. Guests are also invited to stay and enjoy selections from our full dinner menu following the experience.Experience Includes:– Hands-on tortilla and sope making– Hands-on preparation of red and green salsas– Your finished sopes to enjoy during classAn immersive culinary experience designed to connect guests with the craftsmanship, traditions, and bold flavors of Mexican cooking.

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Our Dining Rooms were designed by muralist and Mexican artist Oscar Romero to uplift your senses with sunbaked colors, blue skies, and vibrant paintings in our fun eclectic rooms. The wood fire aroma from our kitchen and made from scratch Regional Mexican cuisine from the 32 states of, Stellar Margaritas Mexico, will delight your senses. We look forward to serving you. Buen Provecho!

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