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Corporate Chef Todd Stein is at the helm 4 Star Restaurant Group's 10th concept restaurant, Tuco and Blondie, 3358 N. Southport, opens September 26.
The Mexican-American style cantina, inspired by the Clint Eastwood's iconic pop culture movie "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly," is a 250-seat dinning spot offering dishes such as the Chile con Queso “Bob Armstrong,” with creamy melted cheese, ground beef, guacamole and sour cream ($9); Crab Tostada with a crispy corn tortilla, jump lump crab, avocado and pickled fresno chile ($12); Tuco’s Famous Fajitas (options include chicken, steak, shrimp and more) served with rice and beans, guacamole, roasted onions, peppers and housemade flour tortillas ($14-21).
Taco platter options include Chili Braised Short Rib with cabbage and pickled red onion ($16); the Al Pastor, made with marinated and grilled pork and roasted pineapple ($14); and Chicken Tinga, slow cooked chicken and a chipotle and onion sauce ($14).
Specialty hand-crafted cocktails inspired by the movie include: The Man With No Name, Angel Eyes and the One-Armed Bounty Hunter.
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