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1 MICHELIN star · MICHELIN Guide 2025

How to get a reservation at Cariño

Mexican · Uptown · Chicago, IL

4.9★ from 25 OpenTable reviews

How to book Cariño

  1. Book directly on OpenTable

    Cariño takes reservations on OpenTable. Start there: pick your party size and date, and book any time that works. OpenTable lists it as Fine Dining, dress code: smart casual.

  2. Be flexible on the night and time

    Prime-time weekend tables at Cariño go first. Weeknights, early seatings and late seatings are the easiest to find.

  3. Watch for cancellations

    When Cariño shows nothing open, plans still change. Tables come back when other diners cancel, often a day or two ahead, and they go fast.

  4. Let TableWatch watch for you

    Set the nights, time window and party size in the TableWatch app. We check OpenTable around the clock and push you the moment a matching table opens. You book it on OpenTable in your own account.

About Cariño

Cariño1. (afecto) love ⧫ affection2. (apelativo) darling ⧫ honeyCariño is a Spanish word that refers to a feeling of fondness or love that a person has for someone or something. This concept is an immersive culinary journey offering a Latin-inspired tasting menu and taco omakase by Chef Norman Fenton. Each dish has been meticulously crafted to highlight the rich tapestry of flavors and ingredients found across Latin America. These unique combinations of traditional and contemporary techniques, promise to deliver an elevated dining experience that surprises and delights. Every little detail of Cariño's intimate setting is deeply personal and tells a story rooted in family and love of craft offering each guest an opportunity for a truly memorable dining experience.

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