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Wednesday 4pm - 10pm Thursday 4pm - 10pm Friday 11am - 11pm Saturday 11am - 11pm Sunday 11am - 10pm

Manchamanteles Restaurant, 2009 North Western Avenue, Chicago, IL (2026)

06/05/2026

Chicago’s favorite live-fire cookout returns. 🔥

Join us on June 14 for Barrio BBQ: Fuegos y Amigos, an afternoon celebrating great food, community, and the flavors of Mexico.

Hosted by Chef Geno Bahena during James Beard Awards Weekend, this walk-around tasting experience brings together some of Chicago’s most talented chefs and restaurants, including Manchamanteles, Diego, Pizza Lobo, and Santa Masa Tamalería, for an unforgettable afternoon of live-fire cooking, Don Julio cocktails, music, and more.

Tickets include tastings from every chef station.

Sunday, June 14
4 PM – 7 PM

A portion of proceeds will benefit ICIRR.

Tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance. Reserve your spot now through Manchamanteles Tock.

06/03/2026

Fire, tradition, and community. Two weeks away.

On June 14, we gather on the patio for Barrio BBQ: Fuegos y Amigos, an afternoon celebrating the traditions, ingredients, and regional flavors that continue to shape Mexican cuisine.

Taking place during James Beard Awards weekend, this walk-around tasting experience brings together chefs and restaurants from across Chicago for an afternoon of live-fire cooking, regional Mexican flavors, and a shared celebration of community through food.
Expect food cooked over open flames, seasonal ingredients, refreshing beverages, and music throughout the afternoon.

More than a barbecue, Barrio BBQ is a celebration of community, collaboration, and the stories that connect us through food.

June 14 • 4–7 PM
Manchamanteles Patio

Advance tickets are available on Tock. Reservations are encouraged, as space is limited.

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05/26/2026

BARRIO BBQ — MENU REVEAL

Sunday, June 14
4PM–7PM

One night only in Bucktown during James Beard Awards weekend.

Hosted on the Manchamanteles patio at:
Manchamanteles
2009 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL

Chef Geno Bahena and team present Barrio BBQ, a live-fire walk-around tasting experience bringing together some of Chicago’s standout culinary voices for an evening rooted in regional Mexican flavors, technique, and summer patio energy.

Featuring tastings from:
Manchamanteles
Diego
Santa Masa Tamaleria
Pizza Lobo

Signature cocktails by Don Julio, live DJ sets, and an outdoor patio experience built for Chicago’s food community.

A portion of proceeds benefits Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights.

Tickets available now on Tock. Limited availability.

05/15/2026

Big thank you to Friend of a Mom for bringing her monthly dinner series to Manchamanteles.

We love seeing consistent gatherings like this come to life in our space—great food, good energy, and a table that keeps people coming back together.

Whether it’s a dinner series, birthday, baby shower, corporate event, or any special celebration, we’d love to host you at Manchamanteles.

Now booking upcoming dates. Inquire with us to plan your next experience.

05/15/2026

A crepe draped in Mole Blanco—one of Mexico’s rarest and most ethereal moles. ✨
At Manchamanteles, Chef Geno Bahena’s 7 Moles del Universo tasting experience explores the depth, artistry, and regional traditions of Mexico’s most celebrated culinary expression.
The evening concludes with this unforgettable finale: Crepa de Mole Blanco & Helado de Mole Rosa.
Ancient techniques, seasonal ingredients, and contemporary Mexican cuisine come together in a tasting experience found nowhere else in the country.
Limited seating available for our next experience at 6PM & 7PM. Book now on Tock.

05/07/2026

This Mother’s Day weekend at Manchamanteles — celebrate mamá with the flavors of Mexico. Join us for brunch, dinner, or experience Los Moles del Universo: Día de las Madres, a special 5-course tasting menu by Chef Geno Bahena inspired by the richness and tradition of mole. ✨

Available this weekend only • $85 per person plus tax & gratuity.

A celebration of flavor, family, and beautiful moments around the table. Reservations are highly recommended — book now on Tock. We can’t wait to receive you. 💙

05/01/2026

Cinco de Mayo at Manchamanteles 🇲🇽🔥

Join us this Tuesday as we celebrate Cinco de Mayo with lunch & dinner service all day long—bold flavors, great energy, and the Manchamanteles experience you love.

And beyond the celebration… let us host your next party, gathering, or special occasion. Birthdays, dinners, milestones—we’d love to bring it to life with you.

Inquire through our website to plan your next celebration ✨

04/28/2026

Cinco de Mayo, on a Tuesday — and for this occasion, we open.
At Manchamanteles, we honor the depth of Mexican cuisine through tradition, technique, and time.

Join us in Bucktown for a day meant to be celebrated at the table.
Lunch and dinner. Reservations highly recommended.

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04/26/2026

We’re hiring!! 🌿🍸

Patio season is here at Manchamanteles in Bucktown and we’re growing.

Servers | Bussers | Bartenders | Barbacks

Experienced hospitality professionals who move with care, pace, and pride.

Apply on our website + send your resume:
https://www.manchamantelesrestaurant.com

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04/26/2026

We’re hiring!!

Patio season is here at Manchamanteles in Bucktown and we’re growing.

Servers | Bussers | Bartenders | Barbacks

Experienced hospitality professionals who move with care, pace, and pride.

Apply on our website + send your resume:
https://www.manchamantelesrestaurant.com

Share this post + pass it along — we’re building the team.

04/25/2026

Mole Chichilo.

Lamb shank, gently braised until tender, layered with a deeply expressive mole of roasted tomatillos, charred guajillo, ancho & chilhuacle chiles, toasted avocado leaves, and warm notes of clove.

Earthy, smoky, and quietly complex.

Finished with mashed potatoes to gather every last element—an intentional balance of depth and comfort.

A refined expression of tradition by Chef Geno Bahena.

Join us Wednesday through Sunday—we look forward to welcoming you to the table.

04/21/2026

Celebrate mamá the Manchamanteles way—through flavor, tradition, and unforgettable moments. 🌹

Join us this Mother’s Day weekend for brunch or dinner and experience Los Moles del Universo—a 5-course tasting menu honoring the depth, richness, and beauty of Mexico’s most iconic sauces. From timeless classics to Chef Geno Bahena’s signature expressions, each course tells a story worth savoring.

Our full menu will also be available all weekend long, so you can celebrate exactly how you like.

Reservations are highly recommended—secure your table through our website.

04/19/2026

Searching for the perfect place to host your next event in Chicago? Discover Manchamanteles—where elevated Mexican cuisine meets unforgettable celebrations.

From private dining rooms to our upcoming patio season, we offer the ideal setting for birthdays, anniversaries, corporate events, and special gatherings in the heart of Chicago.

Now booking spring and summer events.
Join us Wednesday–Sunday for lunch and dinner.
Planning something outside our regular hours? Submit an inquiry—we’re happy to accommodate special dates.

Reserve your event today through our website and explore upcoming experiences.

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04/17/2026

What we’ve been building, plating, and perfecting—this is just the beginning.

At Manchamanteles, every dish is part of a larger story—seasonal, intentional, and always evolving. From intimate tastings to new summer moments, we’re creating experiences meant to be shared.

Our patio is almost ready. Chef Geno Bahena’s monthly barbecue series is on the horizon. And a new season of menus, flavors, and gatherings is taking shape.

Stay close. Subscribe on our website and be the first to know what’s next.

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04/16/2026

Cinco de Mole at Manchamanteles

A one-night-only taco tasting curated by Chef Geno Bahena.
Four iconic moles. One unforgettable experience.

Join us May 5 for lunch and dinner.
$55 per person | regular menu also available

Taco Tuesday, reimagined. Reservations highly recommended.

Reserve now via our website

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04/14/2026

Meet the corazón of our cocina.

At Manchamanteles, every dish begins with hands that honor tradition and ingredients treated with intention. Our kitchen team prepares everything fresh daily—moles, salsas, masa—each detail rooted in craft and care.

Join us Wednesday–Sunday for lunch and dinner.
We look forward to receiving you.

04/13/2026

We’re growing our team at Manchamanteles 🍽️

Now hiring Back of House & Dishwasher positions.
If you’re passionate about hospitality, teamwork, and being part of a dynamic kitchen, we’d love to meet you.

Apply today through our website and join a team that takes pride in every plate.

We look forward to welcoming you.

04/12/2026

Chilaquiles + mole negro done right.

Brunch in Chicago starts at 11 at Manchamanteles — Wednesday through Sunday.
Crisp tortillas, rich tradition, and flavors that stay with you.

This is your brunch destination in Bucktown. Chicago brunch done differently.

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04/10/2026

Brunch in Chicago, redefined.
At Manchamanteles in Bucktown, weekend brunch is rooted in authentic Mexican cuisine—featuring housemade moles, chilaquiles, and cocktails crafted with intention.

Join us for one of the best brunch experiences in Chicago.
Reserve your table for Saturday or Sunday brunch.

04/08/2026

From our kitchen to your table, every sopita is crafted by hand. Fresh corn masa, filled with chicken in mole, sweet plantain with sour cream and queso, and black beans with chorizo and guacamole—made with care and tradition. We look forward to serving you Wednesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner.

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04/07/2026

Mole as you’ve never experienced it.

Los 7 Moles del Universo by Geno Bahena is a seven-course tasting journey through Mexico’s regions, seasons, and flavors. Each plate—precise, refined, and deeply rooted in tradition—reveals a different mole, from the shadowed depths of Oaxaca’s Mole Negro to the luminous finale of Mole Blanco.

Monthly tasting experience — Upcoming dates: April 15 · May 20

Reserve your seat on Tock.

04/04/2026

Brunch done right.
Join us at Manchamanteles this Easter—made for gathering, sharing, and celebrating around the table. Perfect for families, friends, and larger groups.

We look forward to having you 💙

04/01/2026

Timeless celebrations begin here. ✨

At Manchamanteles, we are the perfect setting for unforgettable gatherings—where refined Mexican cuisine, warm hospitality, and beautiful design come together effortlessly. From intimate dinners to lively celebrations, every detail is curated with intention.

Let us host your next event or cater your special occasion.
Inquire on our website to begin.

03/29/2026

Celebrate Easter at Manchamanteles

Join us this Sunday for a timeless Mexican brunch and dinner experience beginning at 11AM. Reservations are highly recommended—secure your table and let us host your Easter celebration.

Book now on our website. We can’t wait to welcome you.

03/23/2026

Easter at Manchamanteles.

Join us for Chef Geno’s Easter Table—an elevated, multi-course experience honoring tradition through refined, intentional flavors. Thoughtfully composed, effortlessly elegant.

Prefer something familiar? Our full regular menu will also be available.

Lunch & dinner service.
Reserve your table on our website.

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