Bar Sótano

it's the last night of our Día de Mu***os specials:

Pan de Mu**to | mole poblano whipped ganache, orange anise marmalade, marigold honey

Taco de Tamal | plancha seared tamal, braised pork belly, mole poblano, queso fresco

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it's time to celebrate Día de Mu***os -- *tonight and tomorrow only* we are running food and drink specials inspired by the culinary traditions of Day of the Dead. make your reso now and join the festivities: https://resy.com/cities/chicago-il/venues/bar-sotano

Marigold Old Fashioned | Espolòn Flor de Oro tequila reposado, Maxico Mistico Llevame Lejos licor, Abasolo whisky, piloncillo, Angostura bitters

from classic dessert to contemporary cocktail.

“Torta de Elote” | Convite mezcal & Wahaka Mezcal Abocado con Gusano (infused with the flavors of local sweet corn), Nixta Licor de Elote, house-made tortilla liqueur, lime, egg white

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bone marrow esquites. 😵🌽

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For the margarita drinker looking for something a little *extra*

Sesame, Tomatillo, Sotol | Nocheluna sotol (infused with sesame oil), Tequila Real del Valle blanco (infused with tomatillos), Ancho Reyes verde, simple, lime

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Our altar is ready for Día de Mu***os -- do you have your reso yet?

all-night happy hour -- wednesday night -- 5pm to close

Crumb Cake de Pistache | Pistachio-laced tender crumb cake, local cherries and pears, cherry-mezcal sauce, whipped cream

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Summer doesn't have to be over, does it?

Tlayudita de Esquites y Jaiba | Crispy Oaxacan tostada of fresh corn esquites, peekytoe crab, chipotle mayo, baby corn, epazote

Move over spiked hot chocolate, we've got something much better...

Pecan Whisky Flip | Abasolo whisky (infused with brown butter & pecans), Mr. Black coffee liqueur, piloncillo, Lustau PX sherry, whole egg

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🤤🤤🤤 Profiteroles de Lujo | Concha-topped cream puffs, Mexican chocolate mousse filling, cajeta ice cream, dark chocolate sauce. For sharing

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A Chef Rick Bayless favorite is making a temporary return to el sótano.

Tres Agaves Martini | Del Amigo mezcal, Kilinga bacanora, Codigo blanco tequila (infused with sage) Method dry vermouth, Yellow Chartreuse

Inspired by the iconic Chorizo Verde, Chef Jackie is letting vegetarians in on the secret of this delicious spice blend with a careful "chorizo" blend made with chickpeas in our classic two-cheese quesadillas. Buen Provecho!

Quesadillas de “Chorizo” Verde | Cheese quesadillas (artisan Jack, artisan Oaxacan quesillo), chickpea chorizo verde, green habanero-avocado salsa, grilled k**b onions

Last night our crew volunteered for the Frontera Farmer Foundation's Dinner Like No Other -- they absolutely crushed it in support of the families that make our local farmers markets so great. We hope that you will consider donating to the FFF, if you haven't already -- head to Rickbayless.com for more information!

Where are you going to be for all-night happy hour on Wednesday?

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We 🖤 Pulpo a la Talla

Charcoal-grilled tender octopus with 2 salsas (creamy red chile adobo, herby green chile crema), plancha-seared fingerling potatoes, avocado

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The perfect pair to our bone-marrow salsa macha carne asada 🍸😉

Salsa Macha Martini | Lustau Oloroso sherry, Abasolo whisky (infused with peanuts), La Venenosa Tabernas reposado raicilla, Oaxacan pasilla syrup, Ancho Reyes

We do have the corn. It does have the juice. And we did make it into an ice cream sandwich.

Sótano Ice Cream Sandwich | Sweet corn ice cream sandwich (sweet corn ice cream), cornmeal crumble cookie, cajeta, guajillo-infused caramel corn, añejo cheese

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Ready for $1 oysters and all-night happy hour? We are. See you right now.

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Some things really are worth stealing a bite -- just don't get caught.

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Profiteroles de Lujo | Concha-topped cream pu!s, Mexican chocolate mousse filling, cajeta ice cream, dark chocolate sauce. For "sharing"

one word to describe this cocktail? unexpected.

Pepita Mai Tai | Uruapan Charanda añejo, Tso’ok reposado rum, Ritual Sister Smoked Pineapple eau de vie, BroVo lucky falernum, house-made pepita orgeat, lime, Angostura bitters

Time for a taco party...

Carne Asada, Tuétano, Esquites* | Grilled Creekstone flank steak, bone-marrow salsa macha (sesame, cashew, mulato & pequin chiles, sherry vinegar), esquites fritos (local corn, bone marrow, epazote, chiletepín, añejo cheese)

A new kind of sotol margarita, for the more adventurous.

Sesame, Tomatillo, Sotol | Nocheluna sotol (infused with sesame oil), Tequila Real del Valle blanco (infused with tomatillos), Ancho Reyes verde, simple, lime

Poc Chuc does not have to be pork collar – Chef Jackie has made it from trumpet mushrooms!

Tlayudita “Poc Chuc” | Crispy Oaxacan tostada layered with wood-grilled king trumpet mushrooms, herby black bean spread, local tomatoes, avocado, habanero, ruby streaks

The three phases of eating Profiteroles de Lujo with Chef Jackie

Profiteroles de Lujo | Concha-topped cream puffs, Mexican chocolate mousse filling, cajeta ice cream, dark chocolate sauce. Sharing optional.

Some call it the Pecan Whisky Flip, other call it Chocolate Milk for Adults. Which will you be?

Pecan Whisky Flip | Abasolo whisky (infused with brown butter & pecans), Mr. Black coffee liqueur, pilloncillo, Lustau PX sherry, whole egg

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Don't get too lost in the sauce...

Crumb Cake de Pistache | Pistachio-laced tender crumb cake, local cherries and pears, cherry-mezcal sauce, whipped cream