Westso Mexican Steakhouse

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   Robert

   Chicago

   9 reviews

   3.0

   9 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Went here with my wife for Valentine's Day (day after) dinner. We sat down and were greeted with chips and salsa and a glass of champagne each, nice little treat. We then ordered our drinks, Barro and Sangria. Both good, but the Barro was very pricey, $22. Ordered an appetizer, the Chicken Empanadas served with chimichurri. Very good. Then entrees. She got the Skirt steak served with salad and mashed potatoes. I got the 20oz ribeye served with a salad. The steaks were excellent and cooked perfectly to our requests, medium and rare. Even the side salads were good. Mashed potatoes were just okay, kind of cold. Ordered some more drinks; I got two old fashioneds (not on the menu but the waitress replied by saying "house old fashioned" and asked what whiskey I wanted). Whiskey choices were limited, so i chose Whistlepig. Ended with a Chocolate Mousse cake and espresso martini. The cake was excellent. We were both talking about how much we enjoyed the meal and how we definitely would be back. And then the bill came. Now mind you, this is a high end steak house with high end prices. They charged a 3% credit card surcharge, and a $3 each old fashioned surcharge. I couldn't believe it. I understand some small mom and pop type diners/ restaurants need to charge credit card fees, but a steak house?! And a $3 charge to make an old fashioned. Never, ever, seen that, even in the most casual restaurants and dive bars. So the old fashioneds I ordered came out to be $21 each. That's a downtown / Vegas price! I don't mind spending money for good food, but I don't like being ripped off, especially when I'm not told about it ahead of time. So because of the rip off, we will not be back. It's unfortunate because the food was very good and we would have returned otherwise.
   

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   Darryl

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This place is now on my top 10 favorite restaurants in the Chicago area. From the appetizers to the lamb & carrot puree to the dessert, I enjoyed every bite. The owner needs to hurry up and move the restaurant to the city.
   

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   kenneth

   Chicago

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This place is amazing!! You must try it!! Great atmosphere and the food is excellent!!
   

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   Giuseppe

   Chicago

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything was great but the steaks were very chewy especially for the price you pay.
   

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   Deniz

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was awesome, service was even better. Server made some OUTSTANDING drinks (watermelon and tamarindo).
   

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   Damyan

   Las Vegas

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Not what i expect .. no glass water bottles , only 2-3 different white whiness .. no salads , i mean a lot of stuff
   

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   Adam

   Chicago

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Servers were very attentive. Food was delicious. Only criticism was I wish they lowered the lighting at some point during the night. It got darker for a chiller mood but later turned bright again.
   

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   Rachael

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 1 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing and chic experience!! We loved it here. We definitely plan to eat at Westso again.
   

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   John

   VIP

   Chicago

   21 reviews

   5.0

   21 reviews

   Dined on 29 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Loved the food and drink. Definitely elevated Mexican in line with what I get from Rick Bayliss, but at a fraction of the cost. Even if not hungry, stop by for a happy hour drink or 3!
   

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    Dave

    Chicago

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Awesome food and service. Redesign from Zias very well done. A bit pricy, more thanks to inflation/ government policies. Highly recommended.
    

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