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Hip Rick Bayless outpost with a generous mezcal collection to pair with modern Mexican plates.
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Address: In the alley behind Frontera Grill, 443 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654
Phone: (312) 391-5857
Website: https://barsotano.com/
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LOCATION: Bar Sótano is located behind Xoco. Entrance in alley. ADDRESS: 443 North Clark Street – Chicago, IL 60654. HOURS: • Wednesday-Thursday: 5-11 p.m. …
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Reviews
Adam Ryburn
I visited Bar Sótano in April 2025 and realized I never left a review—so here it is: absolutely incredible. The atmosphere has that perfect speakeasy, basement vibe, and both the food and drinks are outstanding.
I’ve been a huge Rick Bayless fan for decades and have visited nearly all of his restaurants, but this one might just be my favorite. I splurged on the Bar Sótano Experience—a five-course dinner with cocktail or agave pairings—and it was worth every penny. One of the best dining and drinking experiences I’ve ever had.
Way to go, Rick. This place is something special.
… moreI’ve been a huge Rick Bayless fan for decades and have visited nearly all of his restaurants, but this one might just be my favorite. I splurged on the Bar Sótano Experience—a five-course dinner with cocktail or agave pairings—and it was worth every penny. One of the best dining and drinking experiences I’ve ever had.
Way to go, Rick. This place is something special.
eio
Mexican style at its finest!
The moment we enter was an experience to the end. Great customer service (Sofia), The host, the food! The service was fast. We got the honor to meet the Chef (Jackie Hernandez): Her passion for cooking really shines through as ART! Mirate restaurant in Hollywood is one of the finest in LA but this bar/restaurant is another level.. a 10 stars ⭐. Congratulations –
… moreThe moment we enter was an experience to the end. Great customer service (Sofia), The host, the food! The service was fast. We got the honor to meet the Chef (Jackie Hernandez): Her passion for cooking really shines through as ART! Mirate restaurant in Hollywood is one of the finest in LA but this bar/restaurant is another level.. a 10 stars ⭐. Congratulations –
Jan Barajas
This is my second time here and definitely won’t be the last. Excellent service, food and cocktails. Try the seasonal Spicy Papaya, and Mezcal lover approved! I love supporting a business thats truly appreciating of the culture it profits from. Can’t wait to try Topolobampo next!
… moreMavis P Maldonado
I found this place while looking for options as I had a trash experience at the neighboring tiki bar. Sofia and later Erich were THE SWEETEST EVER! Sofía especially was so so accommodating and both truly strived to give us a good experience, without regard to how much we ordered. Our group of 2 unexpectedly ballooned to a group of 8 and the accommodation was so seamless. They never stopped being pleasant with us. Aside from that the drinks and food were absolutely delicious and the service itself was pretty quick. We are beyond happy with this find. I will return next time I am in the city!!
Muchas gracias Sof y Erich!
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Luis Garcia
A true one of a kind experience. I came here with a friend of mine because we heard some good things about this restaurant, and we wanted to check it out for ourselves. We were greeted with a very nice atmosphere, busy but not overwhelming, and the smells were to die for. The food experience was amazing. The flavors that the recipes have teleport you to an authentic Mexican table with every bite. Nonetheless the exclusive selection of authentic Mezcal was very impressive. I recommend this restaurant to anybody who is an enthusiast of food and unique experiences. A very special thank you to everybody at Bar Sótano for the hospitality and the outstanding service. We will be back soon, thank you
… moreVishal Shah
Visited for restaurant week, food was really good, very much in line with Rick Bayless style, love that authentic flavor
… moreChloe
Tried the $1 oysters and they were incredibly delicious! The cocktails were also great, and the service was lovely.
… moreEbelyn Soto
the bday dessert was really good! it’s a small place! and they took a bit to take our order tbh (we were about to leave) but then everything fine! thanks to Sofia! she was so nice 🙂
… moreaxel gutierrez
I rarely leave negative reviews, but this experience left such a bad impression that I feel the need to share it. The bar and food themselves were actually great, which makes the poor service even more disappointing.
The main issue was the bartender, Aron.
From the start, he made me feel like a bother and even stupid for asking simple questions. When I asked whether they served any holiday-themed shots or had a shot of the day, he responded in a dismissive way that made it clear he didn’t want to be asked. Later, when I politely inquired his co worker about a drink he was making, he reluctantly answered, “It’s not on the menu,” without any explanation or attempt at hospitality.
Things only got worse when I ordered tacos with no onions. I was asked whether this was for dietary or health reasons, and I said neither, just personal preference. Shortly after, I watched Aron go to a coworker and laugh about it. Not only was that unprofessional, but my tacos still came out with onions, showing that the request was either ignored or not taken seriously.
I honestly don’t know if the attitude was because the 20% tip was already included, or if he was simply rude and didn’t care. Either way, it’s a shame. The bar setup and the food were amazing, but the service left a terrible taste in my mouth and completely overshadowed what could have been a great experience. Unfortunately, I wouldn’t return based on the service alone
… moreThe main issue was the bartender, Aron.
From the start, he made me feel like a bother and even stupid for asking simple questions. When I asked whether they served any holiday-themed shots or had a shot of the day, he responded in a dismissive way that made it clear he didn’t want to be asked. Later, when I politely inquired his co worker about a drink he was making, he reluctantly answered, “It’s not on the menu,” without any explanation or attempt at hospitality.
Things only got worse when I ordered tacos with no onions. I was asked whether this was for dietary or health reasons, and I said neither, just personal preference. Shortly after, I watched Aron go to a coworker and laugh about it. Not only was that unprofessional, but my tacos still came out with onions, showing that the request was either ignored or not taken seriously.
I honestly don’t know if the attitude was because the 20% tip was already included, or if he was simply rude and didn’t care. Either way, it’s a shame. The bar setup and the food were amazing, but the service left a terrible taste in my mouth and completely overshadowed what could have been a great experience. Unfortunately, I wouldn’t return based on the service alone
Carolina Arboleda
Everything was great! We loved the food and drinks, specially the Tacos al Pastor cocktail! We were glad we saved room for dessert because the Tres Leches “Modelo Negra” was delicious. Our server was very friendly and the service was promptly. This was our second time here and will go back again.
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