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Is Carbón Mexican Grill Still Open? Food Paradise Update (Chicago, IL)

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As of September 2026, Carbón Mexican Grill is listed open on carbonmex.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: The business's own site had an HTTP last-modified header of August 18, 2026, current 2026 page-text references, a working online-ordering system, and posted current weekly hours.

  • Season / episode Season 9, Episode 12
  • Address 300 W 26th St, Chicago, IL 60616
  • Current name Carbon Live Fire Mexican Grill

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What happened after Food Paradise?

In the Season 9 episode 'Best Mex' (fp-s9e12), the show featured Carbón Mexican Grill, a Chicago restaurant serving tacos, burritos, and bowls cooked over a live fire. The restaurant, now operating under the name Carbon Live Fire Mexican Grill, is located on West 26th Street in Chicago and also runs a separate cantina concept, Carbon Cantina. According to the restaurant's own website, last modified August 18, 2026, the business lists current 2026 weekly hours, running Sunday through Saturday from roughly 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., along with an active online-ordering system for pickup and delivery. The site markets the restaurant as the 'Best Mexican Restaurant in Chicago' and lists catering and employment pages alongside its current menu. No independent source describing a closure or relocation was found.

Featured on Food Paradise

Season / episode
Season 9, Episode 12
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Best Mex
What was featured
live-fire-grilled tacos, burritos, and bowls
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Carbón Mexican Grill

Frequently asked questions

Is Carbón Mexican Grill still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Carbón Mexican Grill is listed open on carbonmex.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Carbón Mexican Grill after Food Paradise?

In the Season 9 episode 'Best Mex' (fp-s9e12), the show featured Carbón Mexican Grill, a Chicago restaurant serving tacos, burritos, and bowls cooked over a live fire. As of September 2026, Carbón Mexican Grill is listed open on carbonmex.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What is Carbón Mexican Grill called now?

Now: Carbon Live Fire Mexican Grill (formerly Carbón Mexican Grill). As of September 2026, Carbón Mexican Grill is listed open on carbonmex.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Carbón Mexican Grill located?

300 W 26th St, Chicago, IL 60616. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Food Paradise featured Carbón Mexican Grill?

Season 9, Episode 12 of Food Paradise. The episode is titled “Best Mex”.

Is Carbón Mexican Grill still using the Food Paradise menu or branding?

The site markets the restaurant as the 'Best Mexican Restaurant in Chicago' and lists catering and employment pages alongside its current menu. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Address
300 W 26th St, Chicago, IL 60616
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
carbonmex.com

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