Wholly Frijoles: Lincolnwood's Mexican treat with a twist

Wholly Frijoles is one of Chicago's gem that sits on Touhy Avenue in Lincolnwood, Illinois and is Mexican cuisine with a twist.  Carmen Villegas, who is the owner,  came to this country in 1973 and opened Wholly FrijolesF in September of 2000.  Previously, he worked for Lettuce Entertain you for 15 years. He was also a chef for Seasons of Long Grove, IL.

His clientele are from all over with an emphasis of a large group from the  North Shore. His customers also come from Gurnee and Zion.

He offers  contemporary Mexican with a twist cuisine and uses the most fresh ingredients that he chooses himeself.  He has a competitive produce company that  brings him fresh products and herbs. There is also a main supplier of produce,meats and seafood that comes every other day.

Carmen keeps a very close eye on what the customers are ordering and tries to incorporate any specials that are popular on the regular menu. The specials change every week to keep the menu fresh and current.

There is special attention to the restaurant to make sure that it's functioning properly and stays unbelievably clean.

Wholly Frijoles is staying ahead by staying fresh, healthy, clean and keeping the  food different and the usual faire that you get at a traditional Mexican restaurant.   The goal is for his Mexican food to be different.  Carmen and his wife  are not working on any other products but might be opening another restaurant in the coming months.
Wholly Frijoles has been on every major network in Chicago and has also been featured on the Spanish channels.

If someone really wants Mexican food and they should call ahead. They don’ thave reservcations and to call. Start taking names at 4pm and they have an hour wait.

Wholly Frijoles
3908 West Touhy Avenue
Lincolnwood, IL 60712
phone: (847)-329-9810
http://www.whollyfrijoles.net/