Lalos in Des Plaines reopens under new owners

Mexican restaurant Lalos in Des Plaines recently reopened under new management. Lalos offers a large variety of Mexican dishes. Lunch items include mini fajitas, filete de tilapia, tacos and pollo con mole. Enjoy live music before 10 p.m. and a DJ after 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

Lalos Restaurant is at 1535 Ellinwood St. in Des Plaines. Call (847) 296-1535 or lalos.com.

Dinner made easyHoliday-weary chefs may need a break from the kitchen after all the celebrating lately. My Pizza Pie has dinner made easy with take-and-bake pizza pies. The half-baked pizzas come in deep dish or thin crust. Pop 'em in the oven and dinner is done. Pizzas can be preordered and picked up anytime. Orders are 25 percent off after 8 p.m.My Pizza Pie and Li'l Guys is at 1361 Shermer in Northbrook. Call (847) 715-9009 or visit mypizzapie.com.Soup specials all monthWarm up with $2 soup specials at Meson Sabika all month long in honor of National Soup Month. The second week special is Caldo Gallego, a hearty white bean soup with bacon and Serrano ham; the third week special is Sopa de Almejas, a tomato clam soup with vegetables; and the fourth week is the daily special. Hungrier patrons can fill their bellies with the $6 comfort food specials in a variety of Spanish casseroles. Meson Sabika is at 1025 Aurora Ave., in Naperville. Call (630) 983-3000 or visit mesonsabika.com.