Cantón Regio, Mexican restaurant in Pilsen, Chicago, US
Cantón Regio is a Mexican restaurant in Pilsen, Chicago, specializing in Northern Mexican cuisine with an open kitchen where chefs prepare steaks and traditional dishes over mesquite coals. The space shows both its grill work and cooking process while serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner with takeout and outdoor seating available.
The establishment opened in 1962 as Nuevo León, maintaining its dedication to authentic Mexican cooking across decades. The name changed to Cantón Regio in 2016, reflecting a renewed focus on Northern Mexican grilling traditions.
The restaurant showcases Northern Mexican cooking traditions through its preparation methods and regional recipes from Monterrey and Nuevo León. The open kitchen lets diners watch the skilled preparation of traditional dishes as they cook.
The restaurant is located on West 18th Street in Pilsen and accepts cash payments. Guests can dine inside, order takeout, or sit at outdoor tables depending on weather and availability.
Diners can watch through the open kitchen as cooks prepare Ribeye steaks and other specialties directly over mesquite flames in full view. This visibility turns the cooking process into an essential part of the dining experience.
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