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Taqueria La Oaxaquena
87/100 (598 ratings)
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"Great service amazing food i went yesterday and had a great experience food was brought quickly amazing flavors will be coming back soon the..."
Damaris Perez
"Authentic Mexican food at its best! Reasonably priced too! Great atmosphere and the staff is excellent, so..."
Rich Houston
"This is a great place with great food. I used to go here when I was younger. I don't why I haven't been here more often but I will..."
Mauricio Cruz
"Tlayudas are great!!! Come give it a try!! one of the best mexican restaurants in..."
Marcos Dimas
"Fresh, tasty food and a great value. Their sopes are the best! Any time I have to go that way I try to make it at lunch or dinner time so I can pick..."
MaryEllen Schneider
"The food is authentic and delicious. Server was very sweet and friendly. Would definitely come back! Open late..."
Jeremy Pevnick
"Food was really good !! Authentic Oaxaca food.. TLAYUDAS was the best part..."
Aida Legaria
"Food was excellent! Service superb! Try this local gem ....you will not be disappointed! What a nice..."
Patty Reynolds-Andersen
"The food is great! I love their salsas!!! I couldn't get enough. Very..."
Lucy Garcia Talledos
"Sick tight real shit thanks for existing get the..."
Corrance Bartholomew
"es muy bonito el lugar muy bien atendido muy amable la que atiende todo muy..."
Amado Cortes
"Best sopa Azteca in town. Hands down. Best hidden gem in the northwest..."
Daniel Feliciano
"Good food. My husband is from Oaxaca & he says it's..."
Guadalupe Giron
"This place has some of the best tacos de asada I have..."
tony gomez
"My cecina sandwich was delicious!!!, I loved their homemade..."
Luze Lopez
"The fried or steam cooked fish is delicious try their skirt steak 🥩 it's really good..."
J O
"Great food, authentic experience all..."
Mary French
"I stopped by with my wife and mother to eat on saturday afternoon, the tortas were..."
William Mendiola
"I've been coming to Taqueria La Oaxaquena for almost a decade and the food is always delicious! Their Sopa Azteca is an all time favorite of mine, I..."
Lavinia Jurkiewicz
"They've recently reopened, and we're the big winners. The Torta Huatulco is perfect comfort food. I've just finished eating it and I'm already..."
Aaron Baker
"Great Steak Tacos, and shrimp, octopus cocktails, and the carne azada,..."
Alam Moran
"Delicious food. Some of the Best Mexican food I've had in Chicago! Won't..."
David Gonzalez
"This place is near my house, and last year I stopped by to get a burrito, and it wasn't good at all. So, I gave it a second chance. Went back to it..."
Krešimir Šicel
"Looking at the reviews I understand. The staff know if you are a Karen or a Chad. If are looking for a quick authentic Oaxacan meal then no. But, if..."
Ezra Collins
"Service is a little different but the food was fresh and delicious. My friend came in looking for a oaxaquena dish she was able to find. Looked like..."
Christian Arturo
"I went to this place as a person wanting to try something new. The chips weren't the best I ever had but they were pretty good. I ordered three tacos..."
Jperson100
Qdoba Mexican Grill
87/100 (1144 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
Fast food
Mexican
Mexican
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Cheap Eats
"Very delicious! I had the fire grilled shrimp bowl and it was gteat. Too crowded tho. Not the best views too but this is downtown so......"
Fares Alahdab, MD, MSc
"Friendly staff, good burrito. If you haven't checked out Qdoba since the pricing change you really should. Under the new system you part around nine..."
Matt Terk
"Decent quality for the price, esp considering the location. Clean with lots of sitting..."
Nam Truong
"Fast friendly service and reasonably priced. The bowl I had was fairly tasty, even without adding cheese. I think the fajita veggies should have been..."
411 LBC
"I LOVE THIS PLACE!!!! I’ve been eating here for the past 4-5 years and I have always had a pleasant experience. A lot of the employees are..."
Anna Solorzano
"Food was great and they give a great amount of food for its..."
Darius KingBlue Scott
"I ate at this place over once a week for two years when I lived in Downtown Chicago. I simply love their Veggie Gumbo - its the best mexican fast..."
Aditya Gupta
"I had a good experience at this store. My typical order was prepared the way I accustomed to. The employee assembling my meal was friendly. The..."
Devon Smith
"I was stuck in the loop with an empty stomach and time on my hands. Qdoba piqued my interest so I checked it out. I had three tacos and a drink and..."
David Kramer
"One of the real Mexican places I accidentally bumped into in my short 2 week Chicago visit way back in 2010. One of the reasons I was happy to have..."
AP JP
"Love! Love! LOVE this place!! Fresh and delicious food. Speedy and friendly service. No extra fee for extra toppings like guac or cheese. I would..."
Christy G
"If you are going to compare Qdoba with Chipotle, it's definitely better in all possible ways: the food quality or taste. I personally ordered the..."
Arindam Bose
"Great place! I typically get the chicken quesadilla and it’s always delicious. They also don’t charge extra for the guac and sour cream which is..."
Ed Diaz
"The food is great! It has now become one of my favorite places to eat. Great food, nice staff, clean sociable place and really busy during lunch..."
Jan Truss
"Clean store, great service. This was my first time trying Qdoba and I was pleasantly surprised. I'd compare it to Chipotle on the West Coast. ..."
Gezelle
"Far better than Chipotle. Food is so good here, and they keep the chips warm! Service is ok hence me taking off one star, but nothing to really..."
Tim Mills
"Loreba is an awesome employee! We walked in and the line was 15 deep and she got the line moving so quick that it only took a few minutes to get our..."
Emily Horner
Taqueria El Asadero
87/100 (4113 ratings)
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"A couple weeks ago a couple of my students invited us to this restaurant. The tacos without a good salsa, it's just a pile of meat on a tortilla. For..."
Ignacio Alvarez
"Always busy. Always a pleasure! Solid lengua. Solid pico. Solid service. I take issue with folks complaining about their prices. Running a restaurant..."
lisa francine
"Steak burrito was honestly one of the best I've ever had. Chips and salsa are also solid. I found the chicken in a chicken taco to be..."
Rage Thomas
"Nice cozy diner like atmosphere with tasty tacos and more. The people are welcoming and warm. Tortilla was so..."
Gretchen
"What an amazing authentic Mexican restaurant! Tacos are only 3-3.99. Their vegetarian one is the best in the menu. Beautiful service nice dinning..."
Partha Jyoti Das
"This place has the best nachos I’ve had in Chicago. They have changed my life. They have fresh lettuce, tomato, onion, cilantro, and they don’t..."
Daniela H
"We've been going to El Asadero for around 15 years. The food is great! Hands down, best tacos on the northside of Chicago. We still leave a 5star..."
Paul A.
"The barbacoa tacos are fire and my go to! Best tacos on the Northside by..."
Natalie
"This is one of my favorite places to get tacos. The steak is juicy and the seasoning is just perfect. All of their food is a perfect 10. The place is..."
Martha Delreal
"We had a burrito and two soft shell cilantro steak tacos. Delicious.The Pico de Gallo is amazing. The girl who took our order was very friendly. It..."
Jean K
"Delicious. They have mint toothpicks. The person at the register is lovely. They’re very quick. The burrito has a good meat to topping ratio with..."
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"Pretty darn authentic excellent carne asada tacos. Only negative experience was I accidentally spilled my horchata due to a loosely placed lid, no..."
Abe P.
"I love this taco place. I could eat their beef tongue tacos every single day. They are so tender and flavorful, the meat just melts in my mouth...."
Meng Yan
"These Tacos 🌮 Are The Very Best 👌🏽 👍🏼 😍 in the North Side of Chicago Everyone 😋 👌🏽 Should Come Here The Meat 🍖 is Juicy..."
Lea D'alessio
"Very good carne asada tacos. Cash only still in 2023. One of my favorites along with zacatacos. For those that aren’t aware, taqueria cinco de mayo..."
Angel zurita
"The steak burritos are packed to the brim with delicious meat and each bite bursts with flavor. They are honestly addicting and once I start eating I..."
Victor S
"Great taco place! Guac is flavorful and ordered rice and beans with asada, pastor, and barbacoa tacos. Hands down best carne asada tacos! Cash Only..."
Vincent Mañara
"Hands down BEST STEAK BURRITO AND STEAK TACOS in Chicago.The steak is cooked on cast iron grates that gives a flavor like its cooked on a charcoal..."
Darko Nikolovski
Crio
87/100 (774 ratings)
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Bar
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Mexican
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Mid-range
"Stopped in for an impromptu Sunday brunch and wow, we were blown away! Fun, lively atmosphere for a Sunday brunch. They have tons of breakfast..."
Michelle Slinkard
"I've been here at least 7 times, usually for brunch. I sat at the bar and Karla provided exceptional service. The food is really good. I recommend..."
Rigo
"We had brunch. My partner had the steak skillet, I had the chilaquiles, and our daughter had the Nutella French toast. The food was served right..."
Tracey Jastinder Mann
"Great vibes and even better food! The brisket skillet and Guatemalan breakfast were excellent. Try the French Toast flight- it does not..."
Shireen Samson
"We happened upon this hip, modern Latin brunch spot. And boy, did we lucky out. There’s a feeling of family and local community here. And turns out..."
Lana Hunter
"Very much brunch bar vibes, incredibly friendly staff, delicious food, fun alcoholic beverages. My goodness… the tres leches French toast hit the..."
XD Yaz
"Wow. What a gem; excellent brunch options, amazing vibe, the kindest staff you could ask for. Not much else to say other than go here and try..."
Joshua Buss
"One of the more prominent places in Chicago. This place is very popular on the weekends. I don't know why it's not as popular during the weekdays for..."
Damianus Lamont
"The food is FANTASTIC! Service is top notch. Portions are big. The quesabirrias are hands down the best I have ever tried. Mimosas are truly..."
lokikoone
"Go go go! What are you waiting for? No need to make a reservation because this cute cozy colorful place is not located in a super busy area but not..."
Iulia C
"Love this place! Food is delicious. Staff is so friendly and accommodating; it's a family establishment, and they make you feel like family when..."
Christina Huynh
"Incredible meal. Elote fries and drinks were fantastic (loved the homemade Michelada mix). Tacos were some of the best I’ve had. Everything was so..."
Ben Rosenbaum
"Great place for brunch a group of friends , reunions and kids ! Food was so good and you had me at bottomless mimosas! Love the decor, the vibe was..."
Stephanie Chew
"Food was great! We had the quesabirrias with consume and the potatoes with creamy chimichurri. So many cocktail options and service was amazing!..."
Idallys Corral
"Took my friend there for her first time for a pre birthday brunch. Had the steak skillet it was delicious. The waitstaff was amazing friendly and..."
Valarie Gant
"Seriously blown away by our brunch experience at Crīo. Showed up at noon on a Saturday and waited ~20 minutes for a table, they do not take..."
Kyle
"Leave me a table, but know this is a hidden gem. I hate to even tell yall how good this place is because of fear I won't get a seat, again. Food and..."
Carmelia Wrenn
"Such a wonderful family run place in this neighborhood. Food and drinks are delicious - we will definitely be back! Paloma was our favorite drink and..."
Carol Marr
Garcia's Restaurant
87/100 (3997 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
"The service was excellent. The food was better then any Mexican I have ever had. The margaritas were worth every dime we paid for it. I recommend..."
Tasha Williams
"My new favorite place!! Chicago's best burrito was so Good! Everything we had was delicious. It's a total must try, so worth the..."
Maria Falco
"I've been going to Garcia's Mexican restaurant since day one! I remember the first day they opened up the restaurant I whent went in and got a..."
Edwin Medina Sr.
"First time here & it was so delicious ! The absolute best salsa I've ever had & the carne asada burrito was so full of flavor, an absolute food-gasm...."
Montoya Hayden
"I have been coming to Garcia's forever. It has always been great. Of course on Friday and Saturday night's you have to wait but it is worth it. Food..."
Bernadette Illarde
"Food was good. Nothing impressive, but it was great. The atmosphere is great, the location is chill. It suits a nice and fun evening with family and..."
Emmanuel Perez
"Great chips and salsa. We tried the nachos and the carne asada burrito. It was just as good as we..."
mc smarto
"That's my margarita & a photo of me drowning in the BEST margarita I've ever had. A margarita and a burrito? The best combination ever. These are..."
Paul Franklin
"Was told that Coke has different sizes and was non-refillable. It's a fancy restaurant but the coke is in a plastic cup. The pico de gallo is perfect..."
Googler
"the margarita pitchers were worth every penny! and the food is amazing. I can't wait to go..."
Erin Mazur
"I must say, the soup and tacos I had here were simply the best! However, I do have to agree with another reviewer regarding our waitress - she wasn't..."
PG13
"The best of the best. I'm been going here since 1994. Just Came back for a short weekend vacation. First restaurant we need to stop by is here😀..."
geraldine Del Rosario
"This place was on point. it did take our server a while to come to the table. but he was very polite, friendly and helpful. Our margaritas were very..."
Jennifer Donnell
"By far our favorite Mexican Restaurant in Chicago. It never disappoints. The staff are courteous and efficient. Our server Jennifer was excellent...."
Theresa Hoban
"This is our go-to for authentic Mexican food. We normally dine outdoors since we have a dog. Inside is nice as well. Staff is friendly most of the..."
Derrik
"Love this restaurant, good food, great drinks and nice..."
Frankie R
"Always a great time here at Garcia's. Staff is super friendly and attentive to detail. Ordered Chicago's Best Burrito and by far one of the top..."
Chris Spadafora
"Food and server were absolutely fantastic!! House margarita was delicious!! Definitely try the Chicago's Best..."
Christy M
"I’ve been a returning customer to this location for years (5+). This is a fun family space, I’ve thrown parties here for over 10+ and they’ve..."
Alyssa Alvarado
"Love this place! All of the staff are always cheerful and smiling! Atmosphere is the best! I truly love this Mexican restaurant it’s a great..."
Arlene Gilbert
El Nuevo Mexicano
87/100 (1988 ratings)
Restaurants
Latin
Spanish
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Latin
Gluten Free Options
Mexican
Spanish
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Pork
Shrimp
Beef
Salmon
Tapas
Tacos
Burrito
Fajitas
Sit down
Mexican
Latin
Spanish
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Accepts Discover
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Brunch
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Mid-range
"My wife and I are regular and we live in the neighborhood. The restaurant serves high quality Mexican cuisine. I love pretty much everything, but my..."
Mark Grechanik
"My husband and I went here, the first time for me, yesterday and I was blown away. The pollo crema poblano enchiladas were to die for. The ceviche..."
Dana Jepson
"I love El Nuevo Mexicano. It is an intimate restaurant, the wait staff is nice, and the food is excellent -- especially the mole. This is my new..."
Marty Erwin
"For me personally the best Mexican food in the city. The mole sauces are superb and so are the cocktails! This is always my first choice for..."
George Gonzalez
"Some of the best Mexican food I've ever eaten and the margaritas are..."
Mike Garvin
"Amazing Mexican food! The wait staff was great and made wonderful suggestions for amazing dishes. Will definitely..."
Paige Kerr Smith
"Very enjoyable atmosphere and very good food. The service is what made all come together, thank..."
Tom Pocius
"The pomegranate martini is one of the best martinis ever...the food was amazing and the staff were like family...handsome..."
Lisa Fisher
"Wonderful endless mimosa brunch! Food was tasty and the ambience perfect! I'll be..."
Carol Morrisey
"Our staff had our Christmas lunch at El Nuevo Mexicano. An Afternoon Feast! We were treated like royalty by an wonderful staff, and the food was..."
Lou Rodriguez
"Mojitos were awesome, service was fantastic, and Mole I was told was without flour which is rare so since I have Gluten allergy I was able to have..."
Jeff Carbello
"So hard to find good vegan mexican food. Took Mom there last night .. We had a blast . Great service and food. Killer margaritas..."
Olivia Black
"One of my absolute favorite restaurants, it gets better every time I go. The service is outstanding, such a comfortable friendly atmosphere. The..."
Tarasa Chandler
"Authentic, generous servings, great service and the Best pomegranate Margarita I ever..."
Sally Lopez Branderhorst
"Mexican with class. Ceviche was delicious, service was excellent and the carnitas and asada was yummie! Bonus on the..."
Isaac Morales
"Great service and delicious cuisine!! I will..."
Solo Solis
"If you haven't had their Chicken Quesadillas, house Margaritas and Salmon Ceviche, then you are seriously missing out! Amazing everything. And we're..."
Marci Lynn
"Best chip to salsa ratio ever (seriously). You'd think this would be easy, but it's not. They must be geniuses. The food was good..."
Zac Maas
"Great food and margaritas!! Service is..."
Rosie L. Silva
"This is my favorite restaurant in Chicago. That's right. Chicago. The food is terrific, particularly the carne asada, and the drinks are excellent as..."
Dan Gershenson
"Had the opportunity to perform here on Cinco de Mayo! Saw dish after dish come out from the kitchen and stayed after the performance to eat! Awesome..."
Tony Ozuna
"My favorite restaurant! Love the food, the service & the..."
Richard Davis
"Nice place, good food, very good service! Thank you. 4 starts because I was not crazy about salmon with peaches. Not my thing I..."
IllinoisRealtor SvetLanaCole (LanaCole)
"As a vegan I haven’t had much luck with good Mexican food but El Nuevo Mexicano completely changed my mind. The margs we’re fantastic, salsa was..."
Po S
"The service was great and quick seeing that it was pride weekend. The staff are friendly and knew the menu well enough to recommend great food!..."
Michel Tawil
"Wonderful atmosphere, great service (thanks Alfredo!), delicious food, don’t know what more you could ask for. Nice neighborhood..."
Andrew Schaefer
"Lovely Mexican restaurant with plentiful vegan options! I got the chicken chimichangas, chips and salsa, and the agave nectar margarita. Loved..."
Sid Menon
"Order the enchiladas veracruzana! The mole sauce is so rich and complex and the plantain filling is a perfect match, soaking up the sauce and adding..."
S Knipple
"The service is friendly and fast. They have a quaint patio in the back cutely decorated. The patio is just big enough to safely social distance. The..."
Liliana M
"Went for Cinco de Mayo at night. Our party of 2 was seated in 10 minutes. Restaurant maximizes seating, as the tables were a bit close and there are..."
kara bland
"OMG the food and drinks were fantastic, fresh, and full-bodied. They have a variety of menu selections to meet the needs of the customers. The staff..."
Judith GotYou OnCamera
"I eat here way too much! So many vegan Mexican options, which is uncommon. The vegan burritos are my favorite, and the presentation is the best! The..."
Alex Wilson
Big Star
87/100 (5503 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Southwestern
Bar
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Latin
Mexican
Latin
Southwestern
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Late Night
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Tortillas
Nachos
Queso
Fish
Pork
Salad
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Sit down
Mexican
Southwestern
Bar
Latin
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
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Lunch
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Cheap Eats
"Great food and vibe at this popular spot. Walking Taco is amazing as is the guacamole. Paloma's very good there. Great music and a good people..."
Norajean Clohisy Norkus
"I grew up on tacos and my family makes our own tortillas. Big Star has the best tortillas I've ever had, the tacos are GREAT as is the staff and..."
Renée Goneau Maas
"Love this place! Great staff and those breakfast 🌮 Tacos! Chorizo!! Simply the best. Many thank you’s! See you next..."
Brett Wolcott
"We come here often because the atmosphere is chill and fun. The best tacos in town and I know a few Mexican restaurant. The Michelada is really good..."
Oscar Cooley Molina
"If you are in Chicago this a must go place!! Food is amazing and drinks are strong!! Love the variety of the..."
Kristina Pagac
"BEST tacos, hands down. Worth the four hour and fifteen minute drive 🌮🌮🌮😍 This is a must eat when in..."
Angela Packer
"Best tacos �, best vibe in town. Every time I come to Chicago I try to come..."
Steve Feather
"The Best Bar Downtown Chicago , the Food the Drinks & the Bartenders are Awesome ..."
Jesus Rodriguez Arzate
"Being from Texas, Big Star offers a modern twist on authentic Mexican flavors. I absolutely love coming here when I’m in..."
Brandon Hurtado
"Cool place to get some late night tacos and bourbon. The atmosphere is pretty chill with both indoor and outdoor seating. We had a couple tacos and a..."
Charlie Te
"literally zero complaints about this place. came here solely because they are dog-friendly (thank you!) and I wanted to go out with my family but..."
Courtney Jones
"Came on a Saturday night with a friend, it was packed but lovely. We say inside since the outdoor patio was loud. Music was a bit loud inside but the..."
Audrèi Grey-Réz
"I dream about the nachos from here. As a nacho connoisseur, I would say that Big Star’s nachos are the best in the country. So good that we flew..."
Laura Ryan
"Pricey, but delicious tacos! Great patio ambience and summer cocktails ☀️My boyfriend has celiac disease and we experienced a bit of..."
Emma Sipora Tyler
"Great food, fast service, nice hospitality, chill vibes. One of the best patios in wicker park and dog friendly too! Reservations and walk-ins..."
Red
"Solid location with plenty of space when I went. I wish the tacos were a little larger for their price, but the options were good and I enjoyed the..."
Cameron Goodwin-Schoen
"Best Mexican in town. Tacos are around $5 each. Specifically shrimp and barbacoa beef tacos are strongly recommended. Happy hour 4-6pm..."
Alper Ekmekçi
"Overall 5 Stars for the entire experience, there's no special drinks or anything memorable about "drinking at big star". Vegan and vegetarian food..."
Ivan Perez
"The micheladas were some of the best I’ve had and the tacos were awesome. A Chicago staple, would highly recommend if you have never been..."
Ryan Ruiz
"A great place to come with friends and sit outdoors in the summer! The tacos are tasty with a lot of different varieties - I especially recommend the..."
Chang Liu
"Cute patio, good tacos, ceviche, street corn and strong..."
Anna D
"The service is particularly fast. The waiters are attentive and their tacos are..."
Cem
"Food was amazing but I did find a hair in my taco last night. 😞 (I'm a dirty blonde and it was a dark long hair so I know it wasn't..."
Ashley Kumar
Las Palmas Of Wicker Park
87/100 (1064 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Mexican
Spanish
Latin
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Fajitas
"The place is great the staff is very attentive and the food by far is top notch! You have to try their fish tacos they’re amazing! Love this..."
Michael Manrique
"Las palmas amazing food, amazing staff and amazing place. Definitely will recommend and will return yummy..."
Marlene Montes De Oca Saini
"Too good, amazing service, amazing tequila. Highly recommend the spicy guacamole and carne..."
Phillip Belloff
"Always a great meal, I consider a neighborhood gen! Fresh guac, good atmosphere, accommodating staff, never a bad..."
Blair King
"Great authentic Mexican and lovely back patio area. Get the market fish tacos..."
Julia Jennings
"It was great. Kind of a small space but the food and the margaritas we're very..."
Sheila Whitfield
"Great, tasty food and friendly attentive staff. This is a definite..."
Val Gervais
"The food simply delicious every time, the drinks simply fantastic and the service incredible, no doubt!! My husband and I had been going for years to..."
Ivonne Villalobos
"Everything on the menu is delicious. I have never had a bad experience and the coconut mojitos are to die..."
Kristen Farley
"Food was phenomenal! I could see myself going back for a romantic dinner with my person or having a jovial night with a good group of friends like I..."
Thao Hayden
"Excellent food and the family that runs this place is super nice. Excellent glass roofed room and potio. If you want sensationally seasoned Mexican..."
Nandita Goswami
"Portillo's is Chicago! You can't get better hot dogs, sausage, Italian Beef, salads, and of course, Chocolate cake. If you are having a party,..."
Priyam Singh
"One word: YUM. Oh, that's not enough for a review? Okay, I'll come up with a few more words. HUGE PORTIONS. LEFTOVERS. MARGARITAS. PATIO. Isn't that..."
Erin Thor
"The food was really good the service somehow was better. We ordered the guac, skirt steak and steak fajitas. The beer list is good. I had a spicy..."
Beth33
"What a fantastic dinner. Coffee rubbed tenderloin, date salad, and chocolate cake with Carmel sauce, yum. It doesn't get any better. This is a..."
C Cooper
"...one of the better Mexican restaurants I’ve tried in the city and I can’t wait to go back and try some more of their innovative dishes. Ninja..."
Mary Jo Luppino
"Delicious! We stopped by Las Palmas because, frankly, it was the only place in the area that didn't have a wait and we're so glad we did! The..."
Kelley Farrell
"Relaxed Mexican destination with lots of Covid compatible spaces including an airy atrium and outdoor patio. Margs are solid, as is the service. I..."
Jeff Katz
"Very fresh ingredients and made in house. Attentive waitstaff and nice atrium for dining. Will be..."
Lisa Moore
"Fantastic service and high quality-delicious food and enjoyable..."
Monica Moy
"Service is a bit slow but very friendly. The back patio is great, even in the winter time and their guacamole is made right before setting down at..."
Emily Barber
"Food is delicious and the mango pico de gallo was wonderful. Great for a date..."
Leslie V
"Made-to-order guac was delicious. The mole sauce served with my pork tacos was spicy and chocolatey-yum. Had a pitcher of margaritas which were both..."
Dennis O'Flaherty
"We arrived with a group of 6 and no reservation on a Saturday night, not a good plan. They were very accommodating & made room for us pretty quickly...."
Chris Klocke
"This is a really enjoyable Mexican restaurant with totally solid food. I love the patio in the back which is a great place for larger groups or just..."
David Shih
"I loved this place! The atmosphere is very nice,the food is great, and the staff is super friendly!I liked that they don't have a huge menu, and you..."
Aileen
"Family owned business...always feel at home when i do e there. Service is top notch, very accommodating. Kid friendly. The margaritas there are the..."
Frances Rubio
"Our favorite restaurant in Chicago, for three years running! We tell our friends that it's "fancy Mexican" food. The atmosphere is classy without..."
Amanda French
"Food is very good, fajitas in particular. However, if you don’t specify which size/type of margarita you want the wait staff will default to a $25..."
Brandon Coxen
"Food was excellent! Not traditional Mexican but very good. The service took a little while at first but ended up being very good. (and they gave us a..."
Andrew Neilson
"One of my favorite restaurants in Chicago. Yes, they do table side guac. But their menu is extremely creative and always reinvented. It's a joy to..."
Heaven Malone
Lena Brava
87/100 (2508 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Mexican
Mexican
Latin
Seafood
Latin
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Tapas
Shrimp
Tacos
Cod
Ribs
Eggplant
Salad
Tortillas
Chili
Bass
Octopus
Crab
Ceviche
Scallops
Duck
Fish
Oyster
Pork
Tuna
Mexican
Latin
Reservations
Serves Alcohol
Seating
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Drinks
Mid-range
"I've been meaning to check this place out since I work in the area and because of that have met a good chunk of the great staff here. Luckily, I had..."
Geoff Creeden
"Start to finish, an exceptional dining experience. Friendly, knowledgeable and attentive staff paired with off an off the charts menu. I'd recommend..."
Scotty Rivas
"I’ve been there twice, and loved it both times. I am pleased to see Chef Bayless honor my culture. The duck is an absolute must! The flavors of..."
Brenda Trevino
"Without a doubt, one of the best restaurants we have ever been to. Service by Christian was absolutely incredible - he was so helpful, and his timing..."
Ken Overholt
"Great place. The Atmosphere the vibe, seeing the wood grill and ovens in the open kitchen all great. Then there is the food! The flavors of..."
Philip Szyjka
"I loved everything about this place, from the smell to the food and service everything exceeded my expectations. A must try in my opinion when in..."
Vlad Victor Bora
"First time here we Celebrated our wedding anniversary! Their mezcal flight was so good! It reminded us of when we were in Cabo’s on our honeymoon...."
Elizabeth Valdez-Rebolledo
"Calling this a Mexican Restaurant is like calling the Lourve an art gallery. The food was the most amazing food I have ever had. The blend of spices,..."
Anne Loochtan
"Always amazing. Tip- if you arrive exactly as they open and wait in a short line you can sometimes get lucky and get a table or eat at the bar if..."
Claudia Farfan Badillo
"Great experience! Baja inspired comfort food, with some fusion. Nice space in the West..."
Clyde Andrew Walter
"Superb food and excellent service from start to finish. Highly recommend. Get the prickly pear cocktail and..."
Angela Lattuca
"Cocktails were incredible. Ceviche was stellar and their service was great. Atmosphere was nice. Highly..."
Barbara Etter
"Great food my favorite is the Coctel Verde excelling mix of flavors..tastes so good. Octopus was unbelievable, Short Rib is a solid 9.5, chicken..."
Chris Lopez
"Made reservations for a late dinner because we didn’t get into the city until 7:30. Hotel was very close. Time for a drink. We sat upstairs which I..."
Bryon Schmitz
"This is probably my favorite of all of Rick Bayless’s restaurants. I love that the kitchen is 100% wood-fired. The menu and layout has evolved over..."
Michael Spears
"Went during happy hour this past Monday. I was highly impressed by the presentation, the staff, and the flavors. The flavors were so mouthwatering...."
vanessa moedano
"100% would recommend. For two people sharing 1 app, 1 plate from the Leña menu, and 2 drinks total it was under $90 which honestly was very very..."
Eric Garcia
"Got there and apparently happy hour was going on great apps. Stay around for dinner n cocktails the food was tasty and the drinks were savory. The..."
am pm
"I came here a year ago and loved it! I came back a year later and the food is still great. The menu has changed substantially but still very good. I..."
Violeta Rodriguez
"Had the smoked oysters....waiter suggested we order 2 orders cause they're that good....he wasn't lying...food delicious...good music and..."
ron bila
"Food was good, I expected more flavor of wood in the meat. The drinks were fantastic. Dessert was phenomenal. Angel was a great server. The only..."
Leslie Lua
"Exquisite Dining Experience at Leña Brava Leña Brava exceeded all expectations during my recent visit for my girl date night. To start we had the..."
iliana castaneda
"I was able to get a reservation the within a couple of days which is unusual for the area. The service and atmosphere was great. We loved the entrees..."
RC WM
"I am still thinking about the guacamole here. It is absolutely outstanding! It’s kind of like a whip and has really good textures and flavors..."
Julie Sopko
"Wow!!!!! Came early with my mom and the food and service were top notch. The appetizers: guacamole and carnitas were done just right. The braised..."
Carlos Elvir
"Food was delicious, and the service and ambiance were spectacular! Perfect for a date night, a meal with friends, or a meal with family! Very..."
Camille Harris
"Went for HH and was not disappointed. Got all their Apps(~$5), the white wine was immaculate. My friends got Margaritas and they were just as tasty...."
Ruth wainaina
"Enjoyed my birthday dinner here last night (10/8) and it was exceptional. Our group of six started with their Queso/charred bread and..."
Jenna Adkins
"The next level of flavors is cooking food over the woods fired. Sweet potatoes with goat cheese, classic ceviche, and whole Spanish branzino...."
SPICY
"We enjoyed several different mezcals that were recommended by the bar staff. For appetizers we tried the charred avocado and the charred queso..."
Jon and Amanda Lewis
"Chicken, scallops, empanadas, mole all delicious. Margherita was also top notch. High top tables are actually better in this setting so don't wait..."
Andy Korczynski
Carmela's Taqueria
87/100 (1443 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Tapas
Tacos
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"This place is great. Went during lunchtime & sat at the counter. There’s not too much seating & I can imagine that it gets packed quickly, but we..."
Bridget Wilde
"This place is somewhere that I've slept on for too long!! Ya'll served me the best Shrimp , and Fish tacos so far, however I didn't think the..."
Apostle Marvin Nurse, Jr
"Owe this place a review. One of my favorite taco joints in town. Tasty Asada and Al Pastor and hot flavorful salsa. Flan is perfect for me — not..."
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"Good little taco spot with limited seating available. Al Pastor was good but wasn't the greatest I had. Carne Asada was just a little over seasoned..."
G Castro
"Came here on the recommendation of a coworker who told me to try the Al Pastor, and W O W. I ate the whole burrito in about 4 minutes, and after I..."
Pranav Ramineni
"This hole in the wall is incredible. Firstly the food is delicious for a good price. Burritos were filling and costed me 7.50. The pork pastor meat..."
David Hong
"Tacos were great. Small restaurant with very limited seating, but the food and service was great. Definitely a hole in the wall spot. The Al Pastor..."
Steve Sabu
"Great food. Great drinks (horchata, jamaica). Super friendly staff (and customers). Great prices. Highly..."
Tim Biondo
"Hands down, one of the BEST Al Pastor Tacos in Chicago. The Lengua is excellent as well. I add Avocado to my..."
Jeremy DuBrul
"I've been a fan ever since I moved to this neighborhood in 2013. I thought especially their al pastor tacos were some of the best I've ever tasted. A..."
Melinda O'Connor
"It's mostly a takeaway place. The food is really good, especially the al pastor burrito and chorizo..."
Pranati Sumedha
"The carne asada is the best 8ve had between California, Arizona and Illinois. Delicious and awesome..."
Joseph “Yo, Ro” Robinson
"Love the beef tongue taco. My favorite taco place in..."
Xiao Meow
"If you want amazing Mexican al pastor tacos and you live in Uptown Chicago, this is your place. The staff is friendly and hardworking. Their pastor..."
Serena Round
"Excellent steak tacos definitely worth your money. Very polite..."
Tommy Fults
Bullhead Cantina
87/100 (472 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Tapas
Tacos
"Service is great! Their mezcal margaritas are the best! Tacos are good. Mos def recommend..."
Dana C. Perez
"I love the food and drinks it's such a cool chill spot. My input tho is the place can use a little more light to be able to the menu a little better..."
Eli Gar
"Just went in for the food, had a burger and a taco and they were delicious. Ps Im Mexican and hard taco critic but this place really surprised..."
Mario Ruiz Jr.
"My friends and I were seeking shelter and warmth the first night of Riot Fest and this was the first place we happened on - Lucky us! The staff..."
Sarah Francis
"Good tacos, great variety, hanger steak taco was my..."
David Kail
"Wonderful experience! I have dozens of exceptional tacquerias in Belmont Cragin and normally not a fan of experimental takes on traditional..."
Francis Xavier Past III
"Great special for the guys! Loved the chicken tacos and..."
Jessica Lynne Harbinson
"Great food fun bartender... nice atmosphere. Cool..."
Dennis Graeber
"The bartender Stephanie is really great. SUUUUPER friendly! The tacos are..."
Kitty Vava Voom
"Love the bullshit deal and its tacos. Great food & service. And near my..."
Mary Aguilera
"The food was awesome. It was a little loud but worth..."
Cherish S. Peters
"New Rogers Park location: Friendly and attentive service, excellent tacos and cocktails, and really good prices! Homemade tortillas are my..."
Julie Hines-Lyman
"Big bar in the heart of Wicker Park. Lots of local beers on tap and a friendly staff of bartenders waiting to serve you asap. Come here with friends..."
Mark Villarreal
"Don't get me wrong, this place is kind of a dive - and it's great. Food is awesome and inexpensive. Vibes are good with real candles. Burger and..."
Alex Tarnow
"I really can't say enough good stuff about Bullhead. I live down the street from here and I go here all the time when I get hungry. The tacos are..."
Old Joy
"Awesome tacos. Got a sweet potato taco which was very tasty & had an awesome sauce. Also had the fried chicken taco which was good as well. Their..."
Amy “Aymee67” Defalco
"Great specials... The burger is to die for and they have pretty good tacos with very unique flavor combos. Nice dark atmosphere great playlist. The..."
Marvina Starks
"Excellent food and really unique taco selection. They have homemade tortillas, which only boots their already great taco offerings. If you want to..."
Claudia Herrera
"Bullhead Cantina serves up great tacos all around, but especially has interesting vegetarian options, which you don't see in most places. I've tried..."
Ela Ana
"**THIS IS A CASH ONLY BAR!!!** Good bar to grab drinks with friends if you're in the area, not sure that I would travel out of my way to go here...."
Serena Robinson
"$6 for tallboy, taco, and whiskey shot? Yes, please. They have different drink specials everyday, but we were lucky enough to make it for $6..."
Alicia Acevedo
"This place is a Humboldt Park gem! As my first check in in Humboldt Park, this area is impressing me already. They have great daily specials on..."
Seher Dholakia
"Love these tacos! So unique and delicious but still affordable. Great atmosphere in the bar. The bartender was very kind and easy going. We go pretty..."
Tatjana Moffitt
"Three reasons to go: tacos, cocktails, & specials. These are some of the best tacos I have ever eaten -- many vegetarian options available! House..."
Skylar Moran
"Good neighborhood bar with friendly staff, good beers and great food. All of their tacos are great, but personal favorites are carnitas and the sweet..."
Fernando Cordova
"My favorite taqueria in Chicago!!! Fantastic taco selection. Authentic tacos with a bit of a fine dining flair. Many vegan/vegetarian-friendly..."
Jake Swett
"I come here for the guacamole & margaritas. So delicious! Their Smoked margarita has become a fave. Just goes well with the guac. Service is..."
judy cardona
"(Taken from my yelp account) 3.5 stars. Bullhead Cantina has great deals on different days. I usually go on tuesdays when they have 2$ tacos/3$..."
Maria Marquez
"I can confidently say that out of all the taco places I've eaten from in the city over the years Bullhead cantina has some of if not the best tacos..."
thomas ramirez
"OH MAN. The vegetarian tacos here are to die for. I could eat 5 of the kale and grits tacos alone. So good. And they have a solid selection of..."
Crystal Hendricks-Kretzer
5 Rabanitos Restaurante & Taqueria
87/100 (2467 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Mexican
Mexican
Latin
Latin
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Tapas
Tacos
Ceviche
Pork
Mexican
Latin
BYOB
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"Heard about this place on Check Please! But actually came across it on our way to the National Mexican Museum of Art. We were not disappointed! We..."
Vanessa L Hammer
"This place is a gem! We really enjoyed everything we ordered. And very reasonable prices!! BYOB too! We came for brunch on a Sunday and can’t..."
Lori Galante
"I have to admit that I am not a huge fan of Mexican food. It's always the same cheese-laden food but 5 Rabanitos is the exception. After eating there..."
Viana Santoni-Oliver
"Great byob, amazing food, friendly and attentive staff, best pineapple upside down cake I've ever had. Definitely a new go..."
Celia Ravasi
"Great food, definitely lived up to the hype. Like that you get excellent food in a relaxed..."
Francisco Soto
"Everything here is delicious! I personally love the chicken tinga dinner and the enfrijoladas. Definitely a must try spot in..."
Jessica Marie
"La comida está estupenda, el sabor no puede mejorar, comimos 6 personas y cada uno disfrutó lo k pidió. Las tortillas a mano..."
Victor Tenorio
"Had r holiday lunch there.. chef Alfonso & staff were just wonderful 2 work with on menu !! Many..."
Judith Busse
"The food is amazing, the taste is outstanding and the is not overprice at all.. The staff is amazingly nice and the environment it very welcoming..."
Nayeli Medina
"This is the spot, forget all the other places in Pilsen you want Mexican food done with a flare this is the..."
Christian Vazquez
"Very cozy atmosphere with impeccable service. The place is tiny but felt very homey. Food was full of authentic Mexican flavors. We ordered tacos and..."
Anand Rangarathnam
"A truly amazing place. Everything is fresh and seasoned well. The place gets busy for dining in so try to come at off times if you don’t want to..."
Laura Blakely
"Delicious meals, quick service. The carne asada was great if you want to pick up a main and tortillas to build your own. We had the mole, carne asada..."
Agustin Bolivar
"Delicious variety! Not best carne asada I’ve ever had but these tacos get the job done. Overall the meats were cooked well but lacked flavor or I..."
Austin Hribar
"To be honest, the food I chose wasn't very good, but I think it was just because it was my first time trying an unfamiliar food. (Sorry I literally..."
Lily Park
"Try the camarones gratinados! Sooooo tasty! And the Horchata is authentic and homemade. My friends enjoyed the street tacos, with tender meat and..."
Jodi Ingersoll Meyer
"Great atmosphere and friendly staff! I got the queso fundido and the taco dinner. The meal was overall on the pricey side ($31 before tip) but..."
Sameet Sapra
"Wow! This restaurant was absolutely incredible! We had brunch and everything had such great favor. The Mexican coffee was sooo good. The staff and..."
Alissa Boehner
"I went to 5 Rabanitos on a friend's suggestion and I was not disappointed. The place is small, but that didn't matter as I was getting takeout. I..."
dsev gib
"The food is great, real good authentic mexican cuisine. the service sometimes is not the best, servers many times get distracted and they don't pay..."
Marco Melendez
"We tried the asada plate and the chicken milanesa plate and they’re delicious. The service is really good as well. For Monday’s lunch the place..."
Naty Schultz
"Very authentic Mexican restaurant with great food and impeccable service. The atmosphere is very inviting and open. The food is authentic and..."
Sohaib Qadri
"Best margaritas and food in Pilsen. The food is amazing and presentation is great. Recommend the cucumber margaritas, fried plantains, and the..."
Jose Gonzalez
"Everything was so good! Upscale Mexican food — worth the..."
Lydia
"The food was amazing! The flavor of the snapper was perfect and everything I hoped for. First time trying goat done this way and was not..."
Tina Thomas
"Delicious food, friendly atmosphere, and the staff here are great. They’re extremely knowledgeable and did not hesitate to explain each dish to us,..."
Kymond Fang
"My girlfriend was crazy for the el pastor tacos, my tacos of which I got the taco dinner for around 15 bucks were so delicious and the Jamaica was..."
Jesse Mathieu
"So glad we stopped her on our way out of Chicago. I have been craving Mexican food ever since I moved to the Midwest and this brought me right back..."
Malena Reyes
Mago Grill & Cantina -- Roosevelt Collection
86/100 (454 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Latin
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Tapas
Tacos
"Mago a suburban restaurant now with a second location invading our happening Chicago. A delicious south of the border experience flavorful and..."
A HacK
"The tasting last night was truly amazing. Four delicious and well balance course paired with equally delicious margaritas. Service was generous as..."
David W
"First time here. I had the mojito and ropa vieja. Loved it. The guacamole was made to order and coupled with the 3 different salsa dips, the chips..."
Mark Martell
"Great homemade guacamole! (Made fresh in front of you) And chicken fajitas were some of the best tasting and most unique dish presentations I have..."
Kyle Madel
"Can't really say much about this place, ended up here by accident on a Monday afternoon, they have $6 margaritas on Mondays (Win)... The place looks..."
Jonnathan J Rodriguez
"A very nice ambiance, great food, welcoming staff and the price is reasonable. I would recommend this place to other people and will come..."
Xia S
"Happened in by chance and the live quartet with a velvety trumpeter and rich vocals (on Thursdays) compelled me to plop down for an early dinner...."
Laura Sinnott
"Extremely good location. I visited this location on a date night. I called the day of to set up reservations and staff was more than accommodating...."
Mr. M
"Lack of a heavy lunch crowd combined with excellent food, free chips and salsa, and great service. A wonderful lunch..."
James Webb (Webbhost)
"Good, fresh food. Attentive servers, prompt delivery of..."
Amy Zanlungo
"This place is clean and nice. Also, the food is..."
Omar Al-Mahdy
"Overall I would rate this a decent experience. We arrived without reservations and were told it would be a 40 minute wait. Problem was we saw a..."
J Burger
"Nice place, food was great and entertainment brought great..."
Jorge Garza Norrick
"Salsa is top of the line. Good margaritas as well. Tacos are well made across the board; the shrimp taco and the octopus taco were my personal..."
Thomas Schutt
"My partner and a close friend of ours stopped here on a whim without ever having eaten at a Mago before. The food was amazing, probably the best..."
Warren Ayen-Tolson
"I love stopping here for drinks! The bar staff is always nice and the drinks are fantastic. They give you complimentary chips with 3 salsas that are..."
Jemariele
Octavio Cantina & Kitchen
86/100 (667 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Spanish
Latin
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Tapas
Tacos
"The service was polite and friendly - but just a bit slow. The food options were varied, with something for just about everyone. We had ceviche,..."
Liliana M
"Great appetizers, guacamole and pico de Gallo, chicarron. Excellent pollo tinga tacos and ahogada Torta. Wonderful staff. Manager stopped by each..."
John Lenihan
"Really enjoyed this place! Note: An order of Tacos is two tacos. I know it says it on the menu but I didn’t see it! We split the Chicken and..."
Joe Cunningham
"Came here for my birthday brunch. My family and I loved it! We had the elote and lobster guacamole as an appetizer. They were delicious! All of our..."
Alejandra Johns
"Definitely a good place for a Drag Brunch type of Sunday. The food was delicious and on point with the flavors and preparation. Chilaquiles was a..."
J. A.
"We had a great time here. Vic, our waitress, was really welcoming and chill, we appreciated her. Javier was very nice as well. The space is..."
Peter Cooper
"Great Mexican food, affordable prices, excellent decoration. Before you order they bring you some tostadas (chips) and one small bowl of salsa where..."
Mario Hernández Medina
"I would like to give this place five stars but they have one item on the menu that I wish it was more inclusive to non pork eating customers. The..."
Issam K
"The food was good, the service was fast and friendly. The vibe is fun, especially concerning the lighting and the massive skylight in the middle of..."
Alex Strife
"Very nice place. Large modern space, but still manages to feel cozy in much of the restaurant. The lobster guacamole was excellent! The tacos were..."
Steve Vice
Mas Alla Del Sol
86/100 (1120 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Mexican
Mexican
Latin
Latin
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Shrimp
Fajitas
Sit down
Mexican
Latin
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Takeout
Reservations
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"I've been here a dozen times and have never, ever been disappointed. From the loaded guacamole with jicama and pomegranate seeds to the intensely..."
Mike Sharkey
"Probably the best authentic Mexican I've had here in Chicago! I just moved to the neighborhood a few days ago, and thanks to a running buddy who told..."
Jacqueline Jasek
"Pricey. Shocked that we didn't get tortillas with any of our meals. Mango frozen margarita not up to par, but still drank it. The food was cooked to..."
Futura Terrazas
"The very best house margaritas in the city (seriously) and the food is top notch. Plus, the staff are so friendly. Always happy when warm weather..."
Christine Kintner
"The best Mexican place in Chicago!!! Super delicioso! Customer service was more than 100 stars!!!!! Food was authentic, beautiful food..."
Aldo Cervantes
"Love this place! The food and the staff are wonderful. The margaritas are the best in the city try the blood orange or the cucumber margarita. The..."
Jamie Mcginnis
"I love the menu here because it has a lot of seafood and is the only Mexican place I’ve ever been too that serves seared scallops, which is one of..."
Chris Land
"Been coming here for more than a year. The staff is amazing, the food fantastic and the margs killer. Highly recommend if you are in the..."
Brad Tyson
"Absolutely loved it! Not your typical Mexican restaurant, the menu is excellent with so many options, the service is great and the food was amazing...."
Shauna Owens
"Great food and great staff. The food was amazing great flavors and meat was cook perfect. Staff was very attentive to us and all other customers. A..."
Jhonny Tellez
"The carne asada is spectacular, the house mole makes a difference. Salsa has a nice little bite to it. Service is great, outdoor seating, what more..."
Sam Hart
"First time eating here...everything was amazing!!! The food, the restaurant itself, and the wait staff...All amazing!!! Darcy, our waitress, was..."
Laura Bessler
"I've never had a bad meal here. The staff is all quite nice. The margs are good. What more could you ask for in a Mexican restaurant?! And their..."
Deb Kauzlarich
"Very Impressed!! Fun Margaritas and food was excellent. Atmosphere was comfortable and waitstaff were nice and accommodating. Strongly recommend..."
Sean Patrick Downs
"What a wonderful place with a great staff and amazing..."
Christopher Hainsworth
"Great food, atmosphere and the staff was phenomenal I have no problem recommending this place to my Latin friends much less any of my..."
Bill Wood
"The food is great, highly recommend their margaritas. Awesome service, we were there to celebrate my mother’s birthday and had a wonderful..."
Patty Paniagua
"I recently dined at Mas Alla Del Sol restaurant, and the experience was nothing short of exceptional. The staff displayed incredible attention,..."
Jacqueline Nieto
"I typically come to this restaurant quite often. Their tampiqueña is EVERYTHING! Best in Chicago thus far. I’ve been to many restaurants to try..."
Stef Leesuhh
"The lighting was a little bright, but the noise level was good for talking and having good conversation. Loved the salsa. It is habanero in it do..."
Bruce Seiler
"Prices are higher than your normal Mexican restaurant, but so worth it. Top notch Mexican cuisine here! Authentic and the margaritas are..."
Westley Hodges
"Fabulous marinated skirt steak. Great staff and..."
Don O
"The food is delicious. The staff is kind and at your disposal. The drinks need some work. The margaritas were watered down and very little flavor...."
Takisha Johnson
"I was really impressed with Mas Alla del Sol! The restaurant is large and spacious, and has an atmosphere that is casual and friendly yet upscale...."
Alex Studd
"My sister and I enjoyed the food, libations, and service. A little expensive for Mexican food. The guava cheesecake was..."
Isa N
"Amazing flavors! Great attentive staff! One of my favorite spots for upscale authentic Mexican food. The Caldo de Mariscos is out of this..."
Sergio Morales
"This place is SO GOOD!! Had an delicious brunch here with my family and a friend who is from the neighborhood. Sat outside on the patio which was..."
Sam Leibman
Velvet Taco
86/100 (8296 ratings)
Quick Bites
Vegan Options
Mexican
Southwestern
Fast food
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Southwestern
Gluten Free Options
Fast Food
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Curry
Tater tots
Shrimp
Beef
Tortillas
Fish & chips
Falafel
Tuna
Waffles
Salmon
Waffles & Crepes
Queso
Shrimp and Grits
Fish & Chips
Fish
Tapas
Pork
Fish Taco
Tacos
Fast food
Mexican
Southwestern
Fast food
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Delivery
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Visited on an afternoon in January 2018. We were a group of 4 and of course this isn't a sit down joint. So we just ordered a bunch of tacos and ate..."
Sabrish Menon
"Best tacos ever!I was so happy this place was right next door to our hotel. Shrimp n grits taco, chicken n waffle tacos, also great for..."
Rakesh Bhardwaj
"Food:Tried various kinds of tacos and absolutely loved them.Highlights were the shrimp & falafel ones.Delicious..."
Shubhi
"Had heard a lot about this place, so we went and tried. Trust me, it’s a celebration in your mouth with every bite! The Chicken tikka masala taco..."
Harsha R
"Velvet Taco in Chicago is one of those new fangled taco joint that have sprung up selling tacos that are a little bit different, a little bit funky..."
My Food Hunt
"Good burgers hot dogs fries great Italian beef All around good eating place I would highly recommend if you are in Chicago it's a must place to..."
Rajiv Sinha
"Wow. This place serves some amazing tacos. We ordered almost one of each taco. The Buffalo chicken was great. The chicken Tikka taco was..."
Vaibhav Ravichandran
"For taco lovers... It cant get better than this.On first sight... It might not look that impressive... But as soon as that first bite goes..."
Nehal Shah
"Some places connect with your soul and touch you like no other place ever has. Velvet Taco is one such place. It's amazing in so many levels. On a..."
Akshatha
"Tacos with a twist, pretty much. Not your traditional contemporary taco place, this one is known for jazzing up their fried pockets with beloved..."
Sukhmani Sakhi
"When Im missing my home in Texas then this is a great place to go and taste some delicious taco and wash it all down with a superb margarita, or two...."
Sue@ NoFixedAbodeForSue
"Maybe it’s 2 AM and after several rounds of cocktails, your stomach is growling. Or perhaps date night at a fancy but overpriced River North..."
BusyFoodie
"Velvet Taco is a fun place to go with friends! There are lots of yummy, inventive choices, and great drinks to choose from!My favorite..."
Lu Yao
"After discovering this place in Dallas, we HAD to come back while in Chicago! We loved their tacos in Dallas and they were just as good in..."
Monika McMahon
"We were just visiting the city and always noticed how packed this place was and decided to try it for our last dinner here.. And oh em gee. It was so..."
Korean Food Monster
"It makes me crazy when i see people agonizing over which taco to try! Just DO IT! They're all good to great. Get at least two different ones. Three..."
Deefir
"Awesome!. This place rocks! Not a Mexican taco at all; very gourmet. The corn and tots are a must. I can see myself eating here for lunch or after a..."
Kaylann101
"Velvet Taco is such a laid-back, super casual spot. Every taco I've tried here has been nothing short of incredible. And the added bonus? They serve..."
Andy Feliciotti
"A sweet taco spot it's bigger than you think dinr forget about the upstairs, and I personally loved the salmon taco but I don't think you can get a..."
John Otto K
"Best taco ever had in my life ! Loved it The mushroom and pulled pork were magic. Size are good probably not enough for it is so good. The venue is..."
Alexandre “AlexSch” Schmitt
"Wow! My 1st time at a Velvet Tacos. Very good fusion & I really liked what they have done with tacos. But I have had better tacos. I loved the Thai..."
xs2 Guds
"Delicious specialty tacos. Velvet Taco was recommended to me so I gave it a try. This is Tex Mex type of taco with soft shells and interesting..."
John Powers
"So so good! Every taco we got was amazing. Stopped in for lunch and we were very impressed with the variety of the menu. Tacos are affordable $5 ish..."
Chelsea Savage
"Tried 4 tacos (Mexican Cali shrimp, grilled salmon, Kobe Smash, rotisserie chicken) and all were either too sweet or salty but did like beef Kobe..."
Coy Tran
"Fast and friendly service. I really like the creativity and variety of options. I really enjoyed the brisket and chicken rotisserie tacos. The fried..."
Altinay Cortes
"Good Velvet Taco location in Chicago. We tried their special Farm taco which was good, but would stick with the Tikka. Guacamole and Elote were great..."
Madeline C
"Absolutely love this place! You can't go wrong with the blackened shrimp tacos and the grilled pineapple guac is amazing. Very kind staff and cute..."
Christina Paeth
High Noon Saloon
86/100 (355 ratings)
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Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
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Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
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Accepts American Express
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Wheelchair Accessible
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"Taco Tuesday is a can't miss! $2 tacos (all tacos including their shrimp and fish), $3 tacate, $3 tequilla shots. We had all of the tacos on the menu..."
Jackson Salzman
"Good spot, the tacos are really great especially if you're taking advantage of their taco Tuesday deal for $2 per taco. I truly enjoyed the shrimp..."
Aaron Toran
"I haven't been here for dinner too much, although I will say the Sloppy Jose is amazing! But I love the craft cocktails and service at the bar is..."
Rachel Naso
"They accommodated ten of us for the Cubs game and pushed back their karaoke night for us, thanks for that! Our waitress was clearly new but friendly...."
Lina Chrisinger
"Went here on Tuesday because a friend and I were waiting for the Big Star line. Holy s*** Taco Tuesday.... Go here! We should of just stayed here!..."
Natalia S
"One of the few places that is showing all World Cup games and has really nice set up to enjoy the games. Barmen are very friendly and in general..."
Victoria Gnatoka
"Where do I go to watch the World Cup in Wicker Park? This place!! It is one of the few bars in Wicker Park that have TVs on the walls and they are..."
Jason Harbison
"High Noon Saloon was an excellent choice on a nice summer evening! The patio outside was great to sit at. The menu is not large but yet still has..."
Heather Callaghan
"It has a lot of competiton in the area, but this is a good option, at least for beer and live music when they have it. I went for a Deschutes beer..."
Mira Serrill-Robins
"Went here for drinks while wandering wicker park one weekend. The place is cool but their theme is all over the place. Mexican food and drinks,..."
Eddie B
"Amazing nachos, good alcohol prices. Has board games to play if you get bored, which is different than I've ever seen at a bar. Only downside is..."
Mark Reddington
"New-ish spot in Wicker Park that has a theme that's a bit hard to place. That said, I did enjoy my first visit there. The food was outstanding. ..."
jDub You
"Decent drink specials, even on the weekends ($4 draft Modelo isn't bad for a Saturday afternoon in Wicker Park). Gets crowded easily, but usually is..."
Emily Belke
"High Noon is best 12 hours later....MIDNIGHT!! Location is unassuming until you walk in. The windows are shutters that open wide providing an in..."
NATASHA MCCLAIN
Taco Joint
86/100 (1119 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
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"Food is delicious. The steak fajita taco and Al pastor tacos are my favorite. The Baja fish taco is also great. The street corn/elote is very good...."
Steve Sabu
"My favorite taco place of all time!! I am absolutely in love with their mango margarita with a chile rim. They have the best tacos to me. It’s a..."
D Brown
"This place is not really traditional Mexican food but it was definitely delicious. The Baja tacos and the steak torta were very tasty. My favorite..."
Daniel lomeli
"Seriously good tacos, some may say they are small and not great value and maybe they are on the small side but damn they are good. Best 🐟 🌮..."
Brandon Padilla
"Not a typical Mexican restaurant however, food and service were gr8. More like an upscale taco joint Portions not as large as other places but food..."
Moises Magana Jr
"It is simply the best taco that I had tested. I am talking about the cochinita taco that comes with the red marinated onion on the top. The service..."
Gencho Nonev
"Amazing tacos. Can't go wrong with Barbacoa and Conchinita - flavors well balanced and with a twist on the classics. Also, try the Ceviche Taco (the..."
Juliana Matheus
"Delicious tacos. Great margaritas. Sunday special of margaritas and tacos is a great deal. Worth the trip. Worth a visit. Great chefs, great..."
Fred Lybrand
"The food was AMAZING! I am a picky eater when it comes to Mexican food, so this rating means a lot in my book. I had a couple of tacos that were on..."
Abbey Shohan
"Great tacos and great margaritas! A little pricey but not too bad for the area. They've also got daily specials for lunch and dinner which is..."
Angelica Med
"Love this place for easy eats and drinks with friends. It's not too loud, but has a nice busy atmosphere without feeling rushed. Their fish tacos are..."
Ann Darling
"Tasty tacos in a good environment. You definitely have the feel that you're in a chain. But I don't feel as if that detracts from the overall vibe of..."
Isaiah Sarju
"Good fast service! The tacos were good and so was the..."
Kenni Terrell
"Let's start with how beautiful and artistic that place is . It got that smokey underground vibe. The staff was more than welcoming and happy just to..."
Yazan Abu Omar
"Great place for a quick bite and great Mexican..."
Minal Varma
"Taco Joint is amazing! Excellent food, drinks and..."
Adrienne Cormie
"Taco Joint has the best dark-in-the-daytime bar vibe. Staff is super friendly, and this is a go-to spot with my coworkers. Mr. Taco (vegetarian) is..."
Sumi
"I love this place. The tacos are reasonably priced (for this neighborhood) & always awesome. Very kid-friendly - got high-chairs. Order accuracy on..."
Tim Croft
Chilango
86/100 (1914 ratings)
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"My favorite taqueria and I lived in Austin TX. All of the flavors, ingredients and sauces are just better than most places. Favorite items - steak..."
Hoss Fatemi
"The menu is fresh and appetizing. Traditional Mexican food with a little twist pounding with flavor. Tried their fish tacos, burritos and Mexican..."
Alejandrina Jay Almazan
"My friends and I are all obsessed with Chilango!! Some of the best Mexican food in the area! I always get the shrimp burrito, but their empanadas,..."
Taylor Mehgan
"Amazing Fish tacos! The tortilla soup was very flavorful with the perfect amount of chicken! I highly recommend this restaurant and will definitely..."
Darcy Cesario
"Freaking amazing! The staff was great! I feel in love with the entire place! The young ladies that helped me and my friend yesterday were gorgeous..."
Jay Hicks
"Enjoyed lunch yesterday with a friend yesterday. The steak taco was wonderful. The Al Pastor empanada... incredible! Still dreaming about it. Can't..."
Janella Johnson
"Hoy tome la decisión y fui, quise por mi misma comprobar de las delicias de sus famosas empanadas...wowww la Hawaiana me encantó, despues pedi una..."
Maria Lucia Serrano
"Great genuine Mexican food with Americanized additions as well. Fruit juices, like my favorite Guava, are great. The Nutella empanadas are awesome...."
Tony Escarrá
"Food is excellent as well as the customer service...me and my family loves to eat there...I luv their chicken burritos and chicken..."
Lynn Adao Cagayat
"The food was fantastic! Loved the empanada..."
Jennifer Ward
"Just go and enjoy some unique flavor that you been missing out..."
John Singh
"Empanadas so good they will make you cry. Hot sauces good enough to eat with a..."
Ian Darnell
"Me encanto el sazón de la comida ..la sopa de tortilla exquisita ..volvería a..."
Sandriux Arenales
"Best fish tacos and burritos! It's a small dine in but it's nice for a quick bite or to get it to go! It can be a bit of a wait sometimes because..."
Michelle Denning
"Quaint taco shop near UIC campus. The prices are pretty low for Chicago and the workers were nice. The sauces for the table were a spicy verde, a..."
Dhruv Patel
"Chilangos has become a staple lunch and dinner spot for me. Hits the spot every time! Pro tip: add guacamole to your..."
Sean P
"Ordered the Apastor torta with soup combo and a guava agua fresca. I was very satisfied with my option, very flavorful overall. Great place for quick..."
Amalia
"Love their empanadas! Today I got chicken and beef w/ rice. I’ve tried almost everything except the deserts. If you have the time, please give them..."
Peyton
"It was a good steak bowl. Good portion, Sauces were also very good, so was the service, the place looks cool...I don't give 5 stars cause there was..."
vin qua
"Attention Vegetarians! The veggie tacos are great, lots of veggies with jicama slaw avocado and cilantro. I didn't get a slice(s) of lime in my..."
Monica K
"Got some nachos and horchata here. The nacho’s portion size was massive and it was really good. Loved their sauces- especially the spicy-smokey..."
Bipul Pandey
"Very efficient place in my opinion. Always a reliable choice. The burritos are delightful as is their empanadas with the pink sauce. Tonight I had..."
Laura Blakely
"A special shoutout to their Fish tacos: amazing - what is that sauce! Prices are decent, service is fast and there are about 5-6 tables for dine-in...."
Sarah Alexander