Amelia's is a mexican restaurant that opened a few months ago at 46th and Halsted. We've been there mutiple times and the food is excellent.

Two of the three times we've been there we have gotten a small bowl of chicken rice soup (chicken, carrots, celery, rice, and broth) and chips and salsa before we ordered. The salsa has great flavor and texture with just the right amount of heat.

For appetizers, we have tried the guacamole, choriqueso (chihuahua cheese and chorizo), and ?????. Appitizers run $5-9 apiece and easily serve two.

For entrees, we've tried the chicken taco salad, vegetarian platter (sufffed poblano pepper, cheese enchilada, and avacado tostada), a garlic butter shrimp dish, burito frito and chicken fajitas. Entrees run between $7-20 depening on wether or not you get a dinner and or seafood. All of them have been fantastic and very filling. Nearly all the dishes come with rice and beans, and most would be worth the price even without.

We have not tried any or the desserts and, as of today, they still do not have thier liquor license. We will definitely be going once they get it to try their margaritas.

As an added bonus, they bring a carafe full of ice water with a slice of lemon. No need to ask repeatedly for more water. The service is attentive without being overbearing, and the food is quick to the table.

This neighborhood doesn't have very many restraunts in walking distance, but this one is one we'd go to regularly even if we had many more to choose from.