4 Hermanos, Chicago

The chefs at 4 Hermanos grill and sauté authentic Mexican fare, trimmed with gooey cheese, cool guacamole, and dollops of sour cream. The extensive menu sidekicks more than 15 burritos and tortas with combination platters that ease decision making by uniting meats, beans, and veggies in a single forkful. The restaurants' catering menu proffers trays of steak and chicken fajitas, encouraging gatherings of 15–35 friends or family members. The original 4 Hermanos restaurant opened in Jefferson Park in 2001, and the Forest Glen location was born seven years later, sprouting fully formed from an avocado seed planted in the soil.