Topolobampo (Topolobampo) is a Mexican restaurant located at 445 N. Clark St. in Chicago[2]. MICHELIN Guide lists Topolobampo as a Mexican restaurant created by Rick Bayless, presenting Mexican cuisine in refined form. The guide notes the menu changes with the seasons and emphasizes layered flavors and textures. Its official address is 445 N. Clark St. [2]
The 2023 MICHELIN Guide Chicago listed Topolobampo as a one-star restaurant, with the official list giving the address as 445 N. Clark St., Chicago, 60654. This records the historical star status of the 2023 edition and does not necessarily reflect the restaurant's current rating. [1]
Overview
According to the guide, this jewel in Rick Bayless' crown welcomes a rush of diners for original Mexican food with an upscale twist. The menu boasts a panoply of flavors and textures and spins with the seasons; though each dish is rooted in tradition, there is no shortage of flair. The guide features it among Chicago's best Mexican restaurants and most romantic restaurants, and highly recommends the agave-spirits-focused beverage pairing. [2]
Signature Dishes
- Memela divorciada (griddled corn masa, blue on one side and yellow on the other, filled with black beans and topped with seafood longaniza), tamal colado with roasted poblano cream, and slow-roasted salmon dressed with Pueblan green pipian[2]
Practical Information
- Address: 445 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60654, USA[2]
- Hours: Wednesday–Thursday 6 PM–11:30 PM, Friday–Saturday 5:30 PM–11:30 PM; closed Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday[2]
- Price: $$$$ (luxury)[2]
- Phone: +1 312-661-1434[2]
- Website: https://topolochicago.com/[^michelin2025]
[2]: MICHELIN Guide, "Topolobampo," restaurant page, last reviewed 2025-11-18, https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/illinois/chicago_1174456/restaurant/topolobampo [1]: MICHELIN Guide, "MICHELIN Guide 2023 - New York, Chicago and Washington - A new three-MICHELIN-Star restaurant," linked PDF, pp. 3-5.