Things to do in Niles, Illinois (IL): The Best Bars & Clubs

Reviewed By Allen21096 - Chicago, United States

When we decided on Howard Street Inn, we had thought that it would be a bit more decorated for Cinco de Mayo and put us in the mood for Margaritas. Well, though there were Cinco de Mayo specials, there were no decorations, like there had been for Mardi Gras. Our server, Cristina, was at the table quickly with menus and took our drink order. After reviewing the menus, we decided on the three chicken enchiladas for Mexican. I also ordered the appetizer portion of the rib tips. For a regular appetizer, we ordered the mac & cheese wedges. The mac & cheese wedges were pretty good and there was a cup of marinara dipping sauce. The three enchiladas was pretty good and came with rice and a verde salsa. The smaller rib tips portion was the perfect size (I couldn't even finish those), and they tasted as good as any rib tips that I ever had working on the West Side of Chicago. We finished with the cinnamon puffs for a dessert. Our only suggestion on the cinnamon puffs, is don't be stingy with the powdered sugar or the cinnamon. Though the powdered sugar doesn't have to be like a beignet at the Cafe du Monde in NOLA, there does need to be more. The total price was reasonable and we never got a Margarita. Cristina was very efficient, friendly and attentive.