Istmo
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A restaurant associated with the new Oaxacan cantina, Sendero, in Forest Park.
Meet the Chef
Istmo is a Mexican Oaxacan restaurant located in Lakeview, Chicago. The chef has a background in professional soccer and studied under notable chefs.
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Street FoodMexicanDinnerBrunchCasual
Last updated: 10/9/2026, 4:19:45 AM
Key Information
Istmo is associated with the team behind the Oaxacan restaurant Istmo and the former Mexican brewery Casa Humilde. The space in Forest Park has reopened as Sendero, a family-friendly Oaxacan cantina.
Customer Perception
Customers have noted that the food and beer at the Forest Park location were stellar.
Additional Details
The Forest Park space previously housed the Casa Humilde brewery. The original mural has been kept, and house-brewed beer is expected to be available in October.
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