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Jonathan checked in at XOCO "I checked in at XOCO." 7 hours ago... from foursquare

Alisha checked in at XOCO "I checked in at XOCO." 2 days ago... from foursquare

RosaLuiseParks tweeted XOCO "This host at XOCO looks like Til Schweiger. Lunch with my dad!" 2 days ago... from twitter

brianboyer tweeted XOCO "Duck soup at Xoco & a tour of Publican Quality Meats -- a fine way to walk off a hangover. Thx, @kuzi13!" 2 days ago... from twitter

SepiaChicago tweeted XOCO "Our pleasure to have you! RT @EricHutchinson: Adios Chicago! Thanks for a great show and super food at Xoco, @SundaChicago & @SepiaChicago." 3 days ago... from twitter

sundachicago tweeted XOCO "Anytime my friend! RT @EricHutchinson: Adios Chicago! Thanks for a great show and super food at Xoco, @SundaChicago & @SepiaChicago." 3 days ago... from twitter

Jake431 tweeted XOCO "@RyanPlett @mnolledo Co-sign? Uh-oh, a math function rears it's ugly head! Yeah, the crowd at Xoco can be an issue, but it is very tasty." 3 days ago... from twitter

Jake431 tweeted XOCO "@RyanPlett @mnolledo I'm gonna step in here and tell you to go to Xoco, I would if I were a few blocks closer." 3 days ago... from twitter

gizmodesign tweeted XOCO "@tamj @Rick_Bayless :D I just want to get the to the head of the line at xoco!" 4 days ago... from twitter

Lee checked in at XOCO "I checked in at XOCO." 4 days ago... from foursquare

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In Short

When the country's reigning Mexican food guru opens a casual, counter-service restaurant, you know you're in for more than tacos and burritos. The focus at this Bayless eatery is convenient Mexican street foods, including tortas (Mexican sandwiches) cooked in a wood-burning oven, hearty caldos (soups) brimming with ingredients like slow-cooked carnitas, chayote and avocado. For those with a sweet tooth, cinnamon sugar-dusted churros beckon to be dunked into rich hot chocolates made from single-origin Mexican cacao beans roasted and ground in-house. The vibe is akin to a sandwich shop, with chalkboard menus, a long, open kitchen and a mix of counter and table seating.