Rojo Gusano - Ravenswood

Went there last month with the better half. It's a pretty huge space on a desolate section of east side of the train tracks on Ravenswood. The restaurant has lots of bare wood and cool looking art on the walls. There also a patio that would be fun in the Summer. We were anticipating the menu of their other location that has more entrees, but this place is pretty much all small eats and tacos. The tacos were delicious. The drinks menu is modest, but has a some more inspired options. There ended up being a decent crowd by the time we left, but it seemed like a tough spot with little foot traffic. It's a welcome addition to the neighborhood.

4217 N Ravenswood
Chicago, IL 60613
773/360-1628
https://rojogusano.com/ravenswood/

It actually was there a couple of years ago, closed, and then re-opened with a liquor license. I always liked the food, but they just couldn't fill the space. It's a tough spot on Ravenswood, although sitting outside there during the summer can be as quiet as it gets in the City. Anyways, the owner (Nieto) tends to turn over his restaurants frequently, but his food is always pretty solid.