Welcome to Azul 18
Azul 18, located in the vibrant Pilsen area of Chicago, offers a variety of delectable breakfast options like Smores Nutella French Toast and Pilsen Chocolate Waffles. The cozy ambiance and friendly service make for a delightful dining experience. Customers rave about the flavorful dishes, with highlights including the green chilaquiles and the house pancakes with caramelized bananas. With options for vegans and vegetarians, Azul 18 caters to a diverse range of dietary preferences. The extensive menu, attentive staff, and refreshing drinks make this spot a must-visit for brunch enthusiasts.
- 1236 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608, United States1236 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608, United States Hotline: +1 312-285-2964
Welcome to Azul 18, a vibrant and cozy restaurant located in Chicago, IL, offering a fusion of Latin American, Breakfast, and New American cuisine. This restaurant is a perfect spot for breakfast, brunch, and lunch, as well as a delightful dinner experience.
At Azul 18, you can expect a diverse menu that caters to various dietary preferences, including vegan and vegetarian options. The restaurant offers a range of delicious dishes, from traditional French toast and fluffy pancakes to savory benedicts and hearty hashes.
One of the standout items on the menu is the Smores Nutella French Toast, a decadent treat featuring melted marshmallows and nutella. For those looking for a unique twist, the Mole Crepes with spicy homemade mole sauce, grilled chicken, and queso fresco are a must-try.
Customers have raved about the quality of the food at Azul 18, praising the flavorful dishes and generous portions. Notable mentions include the Pulled Pork Hash, Chilaquiles with Braised Short Ribs, and the Azul 18 Breakfast, a hearty meal with bacon, pork sausage, eggs, potatoes, and a biscuit.
In addition to the fantastic food, Azul 18 also offers a variety of beverages, including refreshing juices, specialty lattes, and cocktails like the flavored Micheladas and mango jalapeƱo margaritas. The cozy ambiance, outdoor seating, and attentive service make dining at Azul 18 a delightful experience.
Overall, Azul 18 has proven to be a favorite among customers for its delicious food, friendly service, and inviting atmosphere. Whether you're looking for a leisurely brunch or a satisfying dinner, Azul 18 is sure to impress with its flavorful dishes and cozy ambiance.

Excellent breakfast! I googled best chilaquiles in Chicago and this made the list and I see why. I had the green chilaquiles with pork and it was delicious! My husband ordered steak and eggs with the house potatoes and I was skeptical about him ordering steak but it was also delicious. The steak was very tender but could have used a tad bit more seasoning. The house potatoes were fantastic! Crunchy and flavorful! The service was great. She took our order quickly and the food was served quickly. We sat indoors but there's also an outdoor area when the weather is nice like it was today. Highly recommend and will return.

How have I been slacking on so many places? We actually just ate here recently as we were in the neighborhood. This is a really great place and one of our favorites along that whole street. Food quality is excellent. We usually sit outside and we recently had some flavored Micheladas and they were delicious.

My family and I foolishly thought we would walk into any Pilsen establishment on cinco de mayo and get a table....well you know how that went lol. However we walked past Azul, who was closing in 40 minutes that day, and decided to stop and dine. I'm so glad we did! Nice corner spot and great vibes here. The portions of food are generous which was a plus! The margaritas also packed a nice bite to it, usually when I order pitchers they are weak - but not true here.

This place was the only restaurant on the street that we could get a table for a big group right away - though it looked more like it's popular during brunch, they still had a big dinner menu and margarita options. I tried the la toxica mezcal drink and the mango jalapeño margarita. Both were deliciously refreshing on this hot day. Our big group shared two orders of Cochinita pibil (Mexican pork) nachos. These were tasty and good to share. I also got the steak salad for my entree, which was fresh and delicious. My boyfriend's enchiladas though were just okay and nothing special though. Overall, this place was clean with nice ambiance and good food overall. The service was pretty slow though as we had to repeat a couple of orders and remind them.

Cute spot! Good brunch, nice service, outdoor seating. Chilaquiles were delicious, mole crepes also good. Ordered the mimosas and the bottle is la marca- great choice! Only comment would be to bring ice to put the Prosecco on to keep it cold. Enjoyed our brunch!

Guys do not skip off on the lattes and the cappuccinos!!!! They were divine. Our server was so attentive and sweet. We ordered the steak and eggs, traditional Benedict, lobster Benedict, chicken sandwich. The food was amazing and fresh. Service was top notch and so was the food. Saturday is packed, might have to wait for a bit but worth it in the end. Very cozy little restaurant at the corner they do have outdoor seating I believe. Full bar. Street parking only and for a Saturday we did struggle. Overall 10/10 A MUST!

Very Casual Nice Friendly Service Nice ambiance and atmosphere Food was Delicious, never had a Flautas Salad and it was great very well balanced nice presentation and tasty

Azul 18, not to be confused with Azul Mariscos is a great brunch spot in the Pilsen area. I visited on a Sunday morning, and there was plenty of street parking available. The restaurant has about 30 tables, but some of the table spacing is pretty tight, so if you have big hips like me, you'll be comfy seating on the bench seats, but squeeze your body in between the tables and be careful not to hit the patron sitting next to you! The menu has some classic items like waffles and pancakes, but their Mexican entrees are tasteful. Everything was good and I would definitely go back! We tried the following: Orange Strawberry Kiwi Juice Mexican Beignets with Raspberry Jam and Nutella Mexican Omelette with Refried Beans Short Stack of Pancakes Chilaquiles with Braised Short Ribs, Eggs, Guacamole, Sour Cream, Pico de Gallo, Queso and Hominy

So, y'all!!!! Everything was AWESOME!!! We started with mimosas in honor of St. Paddy's day!! They were green and delicious!!! Then we got the hash. I ordered corned beef hash. My friend got pork belly hash. Mine was better . The service was fast and friendly and the space was inviting.

Came for brunch and ordered their famous chilaquiles, and boy did it pack a bunch of flavors and the spicy habaneros punched me right in the mouth! I was surprised however to find that their menu is slightly overpriced, and to pay ~$20 for my chilaquiles I wished the portion was larger. The ambiance was cute, it gives a homey feel inside and the service from our waitress was good. It was worth to come check out, but not sure if I'd go out of my way to come again.