Mi Tocaya Antojeria

Mi Tocaya Antojeria is a modern Mexican restaurant at 2800 W Logan Blvd in the Logan Square neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, led by chef Diana Davila. The restaurant is built around the idea of the antojeria, a Mexican snack house, and it reimagines regional Mexican small plates with creative, often vegetable-forward cooking. It has become a reference point for modern Mexican food in the city and a favorite of the Logan Square dining scene. The cuisine is modern Mexican, with a menu of antojitos and regional small plates rather than conventional entrees. Dishes draw on Mexican street-food traditions and are presented with contemporary technique, so the menu rewards ordering several plates to share. The antojitos are the items most associated with the address, and the kitchen's regional approach means that dishes shift with the season and with the chef's research. The dining room is colorful, lively and relaxed, with a neighborhood feel, a moderate to loud noise level at busy hours, and casual dress. The beverage list features agave spirits, cocktails and wine, and the drinks are designed to match the bold flavors of the food. The price tier is moderate, and ordering a handful of plates per couple is typical. Reservations are recommended, and diners can call 872-315-3947 to confirm hours, which can change. Weekend evenings are the busiest, and booking several days ahead is sensible. The location is on a residential stretch of Logan Boulevard, close to the boulevard's historic mansions and the neighborhood's bars and shops, and it pairs well with a walk through Logan Square. It suits travelers who want inventive Mexican cooking outside the downtown core.