Huaraches Doña Chio

4.3 ( 532 reviews )
Checking... See Hours
$10–20
1547 W Elmdale Ave, Chicago, IL 60660, United States
+1 773-993-1002

Huaraches Doña Chio is a hidden gem nestled in Edgewater, Chicago, offering an authentic taste of Northern Mexican cuisine that captivates the senses. Renowned for their huaraches, which resemble a delightful cross between a flatbread and a pizza, the restaurant serves up generously-sized portions adorned with traditional toppings such as savory mushroom, tender steak, and succulent pork. Reviewers consistently praise the freshness of the ingredients, highlighting the homemade tortillas and the uniquely prepared masa dough that forms the base of each dish.

Customers like Stephanie Lovell and CRISTOPHER MANUEL SANCHEZ RODRIGUEZ appreciate the patience and attentiveness of the staff. The cozy, unpretentious ambiance invites you to indulge in flavorful plates, with favorites including the chorizo and papas burrito, bursting with taste and nostalgia. The meticulous preparation shines through, particularly in the homemade tortillas and zesty, fresh components that make each visit memorable. Aaron Longson encapsulates the experience well, noting that the food is made with love. It's a small spot that promises big flavors—a true testament to authentic Mexican fare that will leave you longing for more.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • No wheelchair-accessible car park
    • No wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • No wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
  • Popular for
    • Popular for breakfast
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves food
    • Quick bite
  • Dining options
    • Serves breakfast
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
  • Crowd
    • Popular with university students
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking

Reviews For Huaraches Doña Chio

Stephanie Lovell
Jul 3,2025
Came to try a huarache and was not disappointed. Mushroom, steak, and pork. You can have 1 or up to 3 toppings on yours. The staff was very patient with me and extremely prompt and helpful.
Greystone
Jun 27,2025
A clean, well-run, quite small place with amazing Northern Mexican food as well as their titular huaraches. I haven't seen huaraches elsewhere in Edgewater/Rogers Park, they're like a flatbread pizza but with traditional Mexican ingredients like masa dough, refried beans, nopalitos, meat, cheese, etc. I lived in New Mexico before and everything I've tried at Huaraches Dona Chio tastes like "home" to me - very traditional, salty, limey, stick-to-your-ribs Mexican, a lot of it inspired by Northern Mexican flavors. My favorite dish is their chorizo y papas (potato) burrito which is very flavorful (unlike some potato dishes, if you've found them bland you won't with these!), and they have good horchata as well!
CRISTOPHER MANUEL SANCHEZ RODRIGUEZ
Jun 26,2025
I was trying to find a nice Huarache and Mexican dishes place and we found it. In mexico we normally do this kind of food on weekends and the best thing is they do the size of the Huaraches so huge that one is enough for your hungry. We tried the Asada, the chicken tinga and the Nopales ones, and they were so freshly made that we will return of course again. Here the secret is the dough they use to make the big tortilla wich is very fresh and done from at the moment, and it has smashed beans in the middle. So tasty so good that we will return. Be aware this is a small restaurant so don't expect something fancy, but if you want to try this real Mexican food you will really enjoy it.
Daniel Fogel
Jun 24,2025
Cozy, authentic, tucked away on a side street, this little Mexican restaurant delights with homemade tortillas, savory, but not spicy mole, and a selection of expected favorites. Everything was fresh and tasty and the dozen patrons in the small dining area all seemed to be smiling. You'll pay 3% extra to use a credit credit, but you won't mind
Aaron Longson
May 19,2025
We stopped here after trapeze at the Armory. It was a nice little find. We'd never had huaranches. They were something like a giant tostada on a homemade soft tortilla, or a Mexican pizza. For a first impression, it was pretty tasty (and big)! The staff was very nice. It's a tiny, hidden location without a lot of room, but it's where you find food made with love. We'll definitely go again next time we're in the area.
Jess Sol
May 14,2025
Everything is delicious. Their tortillas are handmade, and they have a ton of guisos (fillings). I am more of a plant-based eater, so their pumpkin flower and huitlacoche are my favorite and very difficult to find it being served in Mexicsn restaurants. Their Aguas frescas are always refreshing and their service has always been friendly. This is a gem of a "hole in the wall" restaurant in the city. You must try.
Tyler M
Apr 27,2025
Excellent homemade tortillas!!!! Great steak. Wonderful staff! Must go!
F
Apr 6,2025
The guisado and the red salsa had great flavor, the huaraches are larger than life and packed with flavor

Add a Review

Quality
Location
Price
Space
Service

Location

Appreciated by Others

J Frank Bristol
(579 review)
J Frank Bristol
  • 412 6th St, Bristol, TN 37620, United States
fine dining restaurant
+1 423-764-3663
Surrey Punjab Dhaba
(1951 review)
Surrey Punjab Dhaba
  • 12830 96 Ave Unit 3, Surrey, BC V3V 6A8, Canada
Indian restaurant
+1 604-496-3033
Carbone's Pizzeria - River Falls, WI
(110 review)
Carbone's Pizzeria - River Falls, WI
  • 1025 S Main St, River Falls, WI 54022, United States
pizza restaurant
+1 715-426-7847
Mr. Pampas Veracruz
(8321 review)
Mr. Pampas Veracruz
  • Bv. Adolfo Ruiz Cortines 9, Costa Verde, 94294 Veracruz, Ver., Mexico
brazilian restaurant
+52 229 915 2417
Birrieria Guadalajara
(322 review)
Birrieria Guadalajara
  • 711 N Bristol St, Santa Ana, CA 92703, United States
restaurant
+1 714-486-2191
Wing Express
(463 review)
Wing Express
  • 503 Highland Ave, Augusta, GA 30904, United States
Chicken wings restaurant
+1 706-738-6888
Patrick's Pub and Grille
(1122 review)
Patrick's Pub and Grille
  • 1207 Spring Run Road Extension, Moon Twp, PA 15108, United States
Irish restaurant
+1 724-457-9770
Bobby Wong’s- Irvington
(258 review)
Bobby Wong’s- Irvington
  • 1081 Springfield Ave, Irvington, NJ 07111, United States
Restaurant
+1 973-804-6777
Xoi Che Houston
(199 review)
Xoi Che Houston
  • 10800 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77072, United States
vietnamese restaurant
+1 346-774-2130
Glass Nickel Pizza Co. – Fitchburg
(389 review)
Glass Nickel Pizza Co. – Fitchburg
  • 3191 Muir Field Rd, Fitchburg, WI 53719, United States
Pizza restaurant
+1 608-848-4877