Hala Kahiki. Long beloved by Chicagoans, both tiki enthusiasts and those just looking for a taste of the tropics, this rattan and bamboo-bedecked lounge has more than 100 cocktails to choose from. Some are classics, like the strong and sour mai tai ($6.75), while others are offered as variations on a theme, such as the Ko Ko Mo ($7.50), a sweet and coconut-y concoction described as an alternative to a pina colada. It seems every surface is adorned with bamboo, hula girls and tiki masks, creating an atmosphere that makes up for the canned pineapple juice and sometimes too-syrupy drinks. For ages, Hala Kahiki only served pretzels for snacking, but the bar recently added taro chips and salsa, either pineapple or mango ($5.75), to its food offerings. 2834 River Road, River Grove; 708-456-3222