Best Elotes in Chicago

4 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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The Dawson
The Dawson
92/100 (3444 ratings)
Restaurants
Gastropub
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Cupcakes
Sticky Duck Wings
Burger
Bar Harbor Mussels
Paella
Cosmopolitan Continental
Cakes
Lamb
Elotes
Fish
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Pork
Grilled octopus
Lobster
Buffalo Cauliflower
Empanadas
Salad
Huevo Ranchero
Lamb Shank
Scallops
Ricotta Pancakes
Oysters
Mussels
Super Green Salad
Mac & cheese
Salmon
Wisconsin Cheese Curds
The Old Fashioned
Rabbit Pappardelle
Tapas
Chicken Fried Lobster
Tacos
Bacon Flight
Ceviche
The Dawson Burger
Sit down
Gastropub
Street Parking
Table Service
Accepts Discover
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Private Dining
Accepts American Express
Seating
Lunch
Late Night
Dinner
Mid-range
"Dawson for Brunch blew us away! Every person who greets you is warm and welcoming and the service remains stellar throughout your dining experience!..."
Loren Mercola
"Our party of four came in for brunch on Sunday. We made a reservation for 10:30 (when they opened) and were seated immediately. The building and..."
Andrea Kuntz
"Great place. Good food and music on the patio. Really good..."
Penny Boswell
"Wonderful service, friendly staff, and food that left me speechless. The scallops were perfectly cooked, and I've never had acorn squash with such a..."
Miranda Mueller
"OMG. The lamb shank was simply superb. Loved it! The chicken fried lobster was outstanding. Even the beets and parsnip appetizer was quite tasty! And..."
Natalie Carpenter
"We received top service and the food is to die for so if you are ever in the area don't hesitate to stop by. You won't regret..."
Carmen Teresa Santos
"Had the octopus and hanger steak, completed with a great waiter's choice of chardonnay. I'll definitely be back. Staff was extraordinary friendly,..."
Danny Rahnefeld-Kratsch
"A fantastic drink menu was complemented by a menu that had some very interesting options. A friendly & knowledgeable waitstaff along with very..."
Victor Wheeler
"This place is THE BOMB! Luv the ambiance, it was full of pretty people (including me, of course) :-). Love the setup. My date had the port chop. I..."
Deborah Riddle
"This place was amazing. We were served at the chefs table which faces the kitchen and were able to see first hand the fabulous chefs at work. Each..."
John Bulgaris
"Well taken care of by friendly staff, delicious food, proper drinks, left stuffed and happy. Would go back for the chicken fried lobster alone, but..."
Craig Judkins
"I went here twice in the last week for dinner. Once with colleagues and once with my husband for their holiday burlesque experience. The food is..."
Danielle Fragen
"We got the birria grilled cheese, cheese curds, & ricotta pancakes 🥞 ! everything was really juicy and the flavors were delish 💅 def a great..."
Klaudia Bogacz
"A Brunch Adventure at The Dawson The Dawson's brunch menu is a symphony of creativity and flavors, offering a range of dishes that promise a..."
Gordon Cacioppo
"Stumbled on this wonderful restaurant while walking in the area, during our visit to Chicago. It’s now on our list to come to every time we’re in..."
Bruce Young
"Never fails to please. Bar dining is great and not too loud. Slide into a booth for a more intimate experience or enjoy their outdoor space (heated..."
S S
"1st day vacationing chicago and landed into this really nice bar! Nice vibe and cozy! Drinks are phenomenal. Definitely try the drink called GTO! The..."
Mika Adams
"Highly recommend this place. Great ambiance, excellent food and our server Daniel was awesome. Very knowledge and checked on us regularly. They also..."
Luke Foslien
"Definitely a fun hip restaurant in a cool neighborhood. This is a large venue with both indoor and outdoor seating, and the food is very flavorful..."
Alex Studd
"They are temporarily closed due to an unfortunate fire incident. Dawson is a great restaurant. Its pretty huge but almost full. We love that the chef..."
Valentine Correia
"Had a good time here. The restaurant is gorgeous and I’d love to come back in the summer. The cheese curds were REALLY good, absolutely would get..."
petersonA95
"We chose The Dawson as our wedding venue for our intimate, 70-person wedding where we wanted to display one of our favorite neighborhood spots, that..."
Almog Porat
"American food with a fancy twist on the aesthetic appearance of a restaurant. We got the Dawson burger, the Rigatoni, and the Wisconsin Cheese..."
Linda Kim
"I went to The Dawson with family and friends today for brunch and we sat on the beautiful Christmas side! It was such a vibe! The food was..."
Rudy Camacho
"A truly awesome dining experience!! The Dawson provides a fresh, modern atmosphere with the perfect-sized menu and very attentive staff! We tried the..."
Jocelynn Vas
"My friend made reservations for a party of 4 for restaurant week and I am glad because we got seated right away. Our server was very nice and..."
Karina Lam
"Took my parents here for dinner and we had an awesome time. The food was soooo freaking good and the drinks were refreshing and strong! We sat..."
Chelsea Lux
"The Rigatoni is amazing!!!! It gets 5 stars all by itself. Great outside seating and the service was great. There was not a long wait for food. ..."
Jennifer Nolen
"The halibut is excellent! Flaky, crispy outside and tender inside, it had the perfect use of salt and flavoring. Do not be afraid to ask them to..."
kironomist
Cesar's Killer Margaritas - Broadway
Cesar's Killer Margaritas - Broadway
82/100 (5967 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Shrimp Tacos
Piña colada
Queso Fundido
Churros
Strawberry Margarita
Juice
Elotes
Costillas En Salsa Verde
Beef Birria
Raspberry Margarita
Steak and Chicken Fajitas
Complimentary Chips and Salsa
Steak Shrimp and Chicken Fajitas
Killer Margaritas
Chicken Soft Taco Dinner
Orange Passion Pommarita
Sit down
Mexican
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Service was great. The food was delicious. Had the pollo azteca. Chicken steak broiled with vegetables. It was tender. My sister had the chicken..."
Victor Ojeda Jr
"Food and atmosphere is very good! Dog friendly on patio which is a plus. Get the pitcher! Perfect for 2-4 and more cost efficient. The margs are..."
brittany mcpherson
"The staff was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu items. The food was made fresh and tasted delicious. Although it was close to closing time..."
Judith GotYou OnCamera
"Really good food!!! Awesome margaritas, I recommend the mango margarita, give it a try. They are the..."
Pedro Chavero
"Very friendly and great service. Delicious food and great margaritas as..."
Eddie Mendoza
"Margs are delish and chicken enchiladas were amazing. If you have a bee allergy, you might want to bring your epi pen. Lots of bees but they were..."
Ben
Tiny Tapp
Tiny Tapp
76/100 (1368 ratings)
Bars & Pubs
Restaurants
American
Pub
Cafe
American
Bar
Bar
Lunch
Chips & Salsa with Homemade Guacamole
Iced tea
Iced Latte Lavender Oatmilk
cold brew
Chicago Style Hot Dog and Fries
Juice
Smash Burger
Beers
Lemonade
Frozen Margarita
Strawberry Margarita
Elotes
Caesar Salad with Chicken
Waffle Fries
Jalapeno Margarita
The Sausage Sandwich
Barbacoa Nachos with Tomatoes Pickled Onions Barbacoa Cilantro Monetary Jack Cheese Jalapenos
Chicken Caesar Flatbread
Cold Beer Cocktails and Wine
Empanadas de Camote
Bar
Café
American
Reservations
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Outdoor Seating
Lunch
Mid-range
"Highly recommend the Sausage Bacon sandwich! Really Good!! Great spot to hang out with family or..."
Rob Aro
"Good beer and great view. Doesn't get much better than that. Nice spot to just relax and take in the..."
Paul Karlin
"Cocktails, craft beer, excellent food, great service and a wonderful view. What more can u ask..."
Jon Szostak
"Fantastic spot to relax while enjoying a cold one (or 2). We were very happy that our server Hannah was very accommodating as we waited a few hours..."
Michelle Lemmons Walker
"If you are about in The Loop and crave a beer, then head here. Great tasting beers from locally sourced ales to far away lagers. You won't be..."
Jerry Nurzinski
"Awesome drinks, delicious food, amazing view and friendly outgoing..."
Siobhan Bridget
"Patrons get to lounge all the way down to the river’s edge and walkers/joggers naturally integrate. Would spend tons of time here if we lived in..."
Jeffrey Melville
"Great place, great drinks wonderful view of the..."
John Garvey
"A casual riverwalk bar and snack cafe with lovely, friendly staff. Very pleasant to sit here and watch the Chicago River life go by. My Margarita..."
Jennifer Kellett
"Our night at TINY TAPP & CAFE was awesome! We strolled in on a Friday night without a reservation, and their self-serve setup was super efficient...."
Ivana Hub
"The gochujang wings were the best wings I’ve had in Chicago so far. Everything on the menu was done just right. When a menu is small, you know any..."
Sara
"If you don’t have a reservation at a riverside restaurant, there’s a charming little cafe by the river. We opted for chicken wings and fries. The..."
Ying Tang
"This place is right on the river. My family had the Chicago Dog with fries and I had the Barbacoa Nachos. The Nachos were a huge value and I would..."
Myra Katarina Peric
"Busy. Busy. Tipped a waiter. She was so busy that she couldn't wait to say thank you. Keeping the food and service aside, great atmosphere...."
Dhavalkumar Rabari
"This was a great place to grab drinks with co-workers after work. The frozen margarita was fantastic. The regular margarita was also decent. I would..."
Shy’Ora Tolbert
"Decent place to stop for a drink along the Chicago Riverwalk, but they’re very busy. Don’t expect fast service, just sit and enjoy the views and..."
Matty B
"Awesome place! A must visit for food and drinks along the river. The staff were super friendly and helpful. The drinks (spicy margaritas!) were great..."
Kasaundra Shackelford
"Great staff, helpful and welcoming. Decent food, nice pino noir, amazing atmosphere and the river..."
Yana Grishchuk
"5 stars for great views enjoyed with a drink! The drinks are not that great but also not so bad. Definitely coming back here to enjoy the river views..."
Mika Adams
"Got wildly lucky today. A group of people and I came here around happy hour after work and found it awfully crowded with only one table opened with a..."
Avi H
"They’ve got a great cold brew! Gets pretty crowded on the weekend. Really enjoyed grabbing a coffee and walking down the Riverwalk. There’s a..."
Christine L
"Stopped in for a drink along the river walk during the evening. Quite lovely. It was just before last call. Waiter seemed to really want us to order..."
Rosita Lopez
"I wish I would have known about this spot earlier. Great place to chill n people watch on a nice summer day. U can watch the boats coming n going..."
Eric Wenzara
"Beautiful patio by Chicago Riverwalk. Food was delicious and server was nice. I would’ve given this review a 5 stars but apparently “the..."
Samantha Concepcion
Tiny Hatt
Tiny Hatt
76/100 (1329 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
Pub
American
American
Bar
Bar
Breakfast
Lunch
Iced Latte Lavender Oatmilk
Chicago Style Hot Dog and Fries
Iced tea
Smash Burger
cold brew
Lemonade
Juice
Frozen Margarita
Beers
Strawberry Margarita
Elotes
Caesar Salad with Chicken
Waffle Fries
Jalapeno Margarita
The Sausage Sandwich
Barbacoa Nachos with Tomatoes Pickled Onions Barbacoa Cilantro Monetary Jack Cheese Jalapenos
Chicken Caesar Flatbread
Cold Beer Cocktails and Wine
Empanadas de Camote
Chips & Salsa with Homemade Guacamole
Bar
Pub
American
Seating
Outdoor Seating
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"A casual riverwalk bar and snack cafe with lovely, friendly staff. Very pleasant to sit here and watch the Chicago River life go by. My Margarita..."
Jennifer Kellett
"Our night at TINY TAPP & CAFE was awesome! We strolled in on a Friday night without a reservation, and their self-serve setup was super efficient...."
Ivana Hub
"The gochujang wings were the best wings I’ve had in Chicago so far. Everything on the menu was done just right. When a menu is small, you know any..."
Sara
"If you don’t have a reservation at a riverside restaurant, there’s a charming little cafe by the river. We opted for chicken wings and fries. The..."
Ying Tang
"This place is right on the river. My family had the Chicago Dog with fries and I had the Barbacoa Nachos. The Nachos were a huge value and I would..."
Myra Katarina Peric
"Busy. Busy. Tipped a waiter. She was so busy that she couldn't wait to say thank you. Keeping the food and service aside, great atmosphere...."
Dhavalkumar Rabari
"This was a great place to grab drinks with co-workers after work. The frozen margarita was fantastic. The regular margarita was also decent. I would..."
Shy’Ora Tolbert
"Decent place to stop for a drink along the Chicago Riverwalk, but they’re very busy. Don’t expect fast service, just sit and enjoy the views and..."
Matty B
"Awesome place! A must visit for food and drinks along the river. The staff were super friendly and helpful. The drinks (spicy margaritas!) were great..."
Kasaundra Shackelford
"Great staff, helpful and welcoming. Decent food, nice pino noir, amazing atmosphere and the river..."
Yana Grishchuk
"5 stars for great views enjoyed with a drink! The drinks are not that great but also not so bad. Definitely coming back here to enjoy the river views..."
Mika Adams
"Got wildly lucky today. A group of people and I came here around happy hour after work and found it awfully crowded with only one table opened with a..."
Avi H
"They’ve got a great cold brew! Gets pretty crowded on the weekend. Really enjoyed grabbing a coffee and walking down the Riverwalk. There’s a..."
Christine L
"Stopped in for a drink along the river walk during the evening. Quite lovely. It was just before last call. Waiter seemed to really want us to order..."
Rosita Lopez
"I wish I would have known about this spot earlier. Great place to chill n people watch on a nice summer day. U can watch the boats coming n going..."
Eric Wenzara
"Beautiful patio by Chicago Riverwalk. Food was delicious and server was nice. I would’ve given this review a 5 stars but apparently “the..."
Samantha Concepcion