Oaxacan Cuisine
Dinner dishes draw from Oaxacan culture and Mexican flavors.
An Oaxacan Mexican restaurant in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood. Istmo serves Mexican breakfast and brunch on Wednesday through Sunday, with dinner and cocktails available Thursday through Sunday. The menu includes Blue Corn Pancakes, Chilaquiles Rojos, and Huevos Divorciados, while dinner features dishes rooted in Oaxacan culture and Mexican flavors. The venue combines traditional Oaxacan elements with modern architecture. Brunch runs Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and dinner is served Thursday through Sunday from 5 to 10 p.m. Reservations are available for regular dining, and private events can be arranged for parties of 12 or more.
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From www.istmochicago.com, checked 22 Oct 2026. Only what the business states on its own website.
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Dinner dishes draw from Oaxacan culture and Mexican flavors.
Breakfast and brunch include Blue Corn Pancakes and chilaquiles.
The restaurant accepts private event inquiries for parties of 12+.
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