The food is always amazing! Awesome tacos and the ceviche is delicious! The service is always top notch too.

They have both a huge patio dining option and an indoor option. I chose indoor because it's a little chillier tonight in early October. They have a fully glass wall, though, so you are getting the beautiful sunset this evening. There's lots of seating at what appears to be a fully stock bar. I've never been to a Mexican restaurant where you have to ask for chips and salsa to be brought out, but she did bring them. The salsa had some heat, but not too much. My food- the 4 enchilada meal - came out quickly. After 42 chicken/2 shrimp. The chicken enchiladas were good. The shrimp was undercooked- hated that because you pay extra. I tried the mole and red sauces and I liked the red sauce better. I told my server that I wanted her to remove the $3 upcharge for the shrimp, but her manager insisted on comping half my meal. That did improve my experience and the rest of the meal was fine. Server was ok read more

Looking for a great authentic Hispanic restaurant nestled in the south of Chicago just off of i55 in burr ridge look no further. Drinks are good. Food is good and the salsa has the homemade feeling. Service is attentive. After multiple visits, I am here to share and no longer keep this spot to myself, haha. Drinks are pricey but meet the expectations to match the price. Food is fairly priced with today's economy. Although, the only dish I didn't really like was the empanadas. Everything else was good. Carne a la tampiqueña was good, meat was tender and cooked just right. Their mole sauce was good as well(not on the sweet side at all), which is perfect for me. Enchiladas de pollo con mole were good, the chicken was juicy. Steak tacos are good. The chicken with tostadas were another hit, a tomato sauce base not like a tinga but still good. The mezcalito drink was great. Also, the Paloma madre was good. I did see fortaleza on the bar wall!!! Over all a great place to stop by when you're at or in the burr ridge area. I am excited to go back and try the ceviche and pulpo. read more

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Looking for a new Mexican restaurant to try in the area. Settle on here. Chips and Salsa were good. The Guac imo was really good, I loved it. For my meal I had the steak and shrimp fajitas. While the shrimp was tasty, would have been nice if it was peeled. The steak was just OK. Went with 4. 1 kids taco meal (2 tacos) 2 reg taco meals (3 tacos) 1 Steak and Shrimp Fajita Dinner Guacamole and Chip The bill was over a $100. I would go back, everyone overall enjoyed there food and service read more

Bar Poca Madre - Guacamole + Chips + Salsa - Mexican Near Me - Burr Ridge, Illinois

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Been here twice now and a solid spot, especially if you're in Burr Ridge. But there is nothing exception to keep me seeking it out as a destination. But, being so close, it's definitely on my radar. read more

We went here for lunch on a Sunday afternoon. They have a brunch menu at this time which was a nice option. We ended up sitting outside because it was nice out. Our server was very nice and patient with us since we had our kids with us and the food was very good. I'm always impressed when they have vegan and vegetarian options and I enjoyed the upton seitan tacos! I look forward to eating here again! read more

Bar Poca Madre - VEGAN Tacos and I added regular cheese because I am a vegetarian- not vegan - Mexican Near Me - Burr Ridge, Illinois

Came for lunch, first time in this area. The area and shops looks nice but being a hot day, no one was out and the restaurant was nearly empty at 12:30. Bartender doubled as our waiter, who by the way was super friendly. We had the steak fajitas which was delicious. Included some zucchini and squash along with onions and peppers. Optional, no charge, roasted garlic and jalapeños really added to the flavor profile. I normally am not a fan of Spanish rice but this one was super tasty. read more

Bar Poca Madre - Mexican Near Me - Burr Ridge, Illinois

Super cute spot very insta worthy. Came here for lunch with my girlfriends. They have great specials on food and drinks. Service was amazing. The bartender was very nice and prompt. This is definitely on the list of places for me and my girlfriends to go to for lunch. 10/10 Come here. read more

Bar Poca Madre - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Burr Ridge, Illinois

Food was very flavorful, and the service was excellent throughout our visit. The complimentary chips and salsa were served warm and were very enjoyable. The salsa had good flavor, though I felt it could have used just a little something extra to make it stand out. We started with the tamale appetizer and tried one of each variety. Both tamales were flavorful, and the mole sauce was the perfect complement to the dish. For the entrée, we split the vegan chorizo tacos on corn tortillas. They were a bit messy to eat, but very good. I would definitely order them again. Unfortunately, I got caught up enjoying the meal and forgot to take pictures after the chips and salsa arrived. The staff was friendly and attentive, and the restaurant was clean and well-maintained. It was also pleasantly quiet for a Saturday afternoon, making it easy to enjoy conversation without having to compete with excessive noise. Overall: A flavorful meal, friendly service, and a comfortable atmosphere. I would happily return read more

Bar Poca Madre - Chips and salsa - Mexican Near Me - Burr Ridge, Illinois

This place has the best birria steak tacos I've ever had and the portions are generous. The service is friendly, the restaurant is clean, and the atmosphere is fun and inviting. I'm always impressed when I visit Poca Bar and highly recommend visiting! read more

Freaky fast! Our meal came out 5 mins after ordering! Me and my friend split the 3 steak tacos and ordered an extra side of rice and beans. Solid no frills Mexican food. Definitely recommend. Our waitress Zulia was very friendly and went above and beyond to make sure we had a good experience! read more

Bar Poca Madre - Steak taco - Mexican Near Me - Burr Ridge, Illinois

My husband and I live to frequent this area for many reasons hit this was the first time we have seen this place. What a hidden gem . Not only were the staff so amazingly friendly and the atmosphere appealing, but the food was some of the best Mexican food I have had in this local area. I got the Lemonchello margarita, and a cactus beer to drink which was from a local brewery called buckle down (if you like craft beer and haven't been there you need to check them out, their beers are amazing) . For an appetizer we chose the shrimp empanadas which were perfectly split between two people. If your not a fan of spicy things, stay away from The green sauce. For the main dish I chose the Enchiladas. This dish was so filling. Overall wonderful experience and I highly recommend if your in the area read more

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Was fortunate enough to get a reservation on Friday night. It was a bit chilly to sit outside, but there were others who were. They have a great patio - even have heaters out there. It's definitely a patio I would try in warmer weather. Our service was great and she was attentive - but not intrusive. We started with Spicy Margaritas and Paloma Madres. Nicely made and would recommend. I enjoyed the warm chips, but my husband wished the salsa was spicier. The menu is extensive - and everyone can find something to order. We each were in the mood for soup - so I got the Tortilla and my hsuband got the Pozole Verde. We would get both again - and would recommend it. Not overly spicy, but left your mouth a little warm. Great flavor. For entrees - I got the Octopus and he got the Cochinita Pibil. You must like Octopus to get my dish. Sounds simple enough - but every place cooks octopus differently and this was a thick cut - not thinly sliced like you might get at some restaurants. I enjoyed it greatly and would recommend it. My husband enjoyed his dish - but like the salsa - wished there was a spicy sauce with it. Lastly - b/c it's pumpkin season - my husband ordered the Pumpkin Tart dessert. He enjoyed it - but not his favorite of all pumpkin desserts out there. Overall a great meal and we had trouble choosing what dish to get from the large menu. We would go back in a heartbeat. read more

I wanted to try a new place and I found Bar Poca Madre on yelp. I highly suggest making reservations because this place was SO busy when I came in for a Saturday evening reservation. We were seated right away by the friendly hostess. The vibe of the place is fun, busy, and loud. The seats/tables are limited and a little close to each other. Our server came to us right away with the chips & salsa, plus glasses of water. For this first visit, I tried: STEAK FAJITAS - delicious, plenty of meat and veggies BISTEC LA MEXICANA - outstanding. the sauce was very good. The flour tortilla, beans and rice that came with the fajitas were also satisfying. The SKINNY MARGARITA and bubbly wine were fantastic. Overall, I had a good experience here at Bar Poca Madre. The place is clean, the service was efficient and friendly, and the food was great. I will definitely come back to try their other dishes, since their menu has a lot of dishes that are not commonly seen in other Mexican restaurants. 'Til next time! read more

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Love love this Mexican restaurant addition in the heart of Burr Ridge! Great Mexican options, plenty to choose from and great drink specials. I always order the enchiladas or tacos which are my go to's. They also have outdoor seating for the season. read more

Can't believe I never been here before. Not sure how long BPM has existed but wow it just became my fav place in Burr Ridge. Refreshing to have a more casual dining experience in this area... unbelievable taco Tuesday experience. We are going back again asap. Loved this interior vibes here too read more

Service was very slow. There were at least 4 servers on the floor and only about 5 tables seated in the restaurant. Really inefficient service. There was a mistake on my bill. The chicken was shredded and very charred. It was not tasty and not a good taco in general. The guacamole was delicious however! All the cocktails have syrups and they are premixed. My server was apologetic so at least, she did care. read more

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Was excited to try out a new Mexican place in Burt Ridge, but thought the services was slow. My wife had to get up and ask where our drinks were and also get to our bill. Food was yummy, but think we are going to stick to the locations further south that is better and cheaper. Location and setting isn't bad and hope to things get ironed out for the better. read more

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We ordered a $3 side of quac to go w chips and a $3 side of pico. I ordered a steak quesadilla I told her I don't eat refried beans she said I can trade them out for black beans, they were great. I got a cheese quesadilla. My husband had steak fajitas. We were waiting forever for the bill. She never came out except when the bus boy asked her to get me steak for quesadilla. Finally my husband went to car and I never looked at bill just handed her card. As I'm walking back to car I'm confused at bill. It was at least $12 more than it should have been. I was on way to car and I turned around and asked if I could actually see a bill, she pulled it up on her machine. Beans $4 up charge. She did not tell me $3 pico I pointed to was $6 or $8. It was great but we ate about a 1/4 of it there are only a few chips. She said she gave me a large even though I only saw the side and that's what I showed her. I'm not sure what else was extra because when I asked if she could adjust it and if I could adjust tip accordingly she walked away and pretended she couldn't hear me. We enjoyed the food, we live in Burr Ridge but we wound be going back. read more

The steak chimichanga was delicious! The only issue we have when we dine there is that the tables are so close, it's like you are sitting on top of each other. read more

Brunch at Bar Poca Madre in Burr Ridge had great drinks, crispy fried ice cream & solid breakfast picks! Tacos were mid, but the vibe, cocktails & dessert made it worth the visit. The server was amazing and it was nice being able to eat outside during brunch hours. #BrunchInChicago read more

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Great Staff, Great food, great selection of top shelf tequilas. Would definitely recommend!!!

We came to this restaurant after seeing great reviews on TikTok, but sadly our experience was very disappointing. The waiter was pleasant at first and mentioned he'd bring a complimentary tres leches cake to celebrate my mom's birthday -- but we never got it, and he never came back to check on us. The service was terrible. I've been to much smaller places with far better customer service. We even drove 21 miles to try this spot, and it was definitely not worth it. The food was just as bad -- my chiles rellenos still had the skin on, which made them tough and chewy. My mom's pozole tasted old, and the tamales were dry and flavorless. After that, we decided to leave without the "free cake." Honestly, we lost our appetite. We won't be returning, and I wouldn't recommend this place. TikTok made it look much better than it really is. I didn't take pictures, since it wasn't worth my effort. read more

Great food and drinks Omar our server was right on point. Lots of good dishes to pick from I had the octopus a little rubbery but it had lots of flavor and the sauce was HOT, the tampiqueña was delicious as well. They have a big selection of good quality tequilas Foratleza tequilas they are very rear here in Illinois but they have them. We had a shot of the 200 batch the manager mentioned it and brought it to us. Great service, food, ambiance will definitely visit again. My only suggestion I think a home made corn tortilla will really put this spot on the map. read more

Wanted to try the place for a while and I'm really glad I finally was able to try it! I love the vibe. Be looking it is so upscale and modern! With a mix of dark interior and neon lights, I love it! We received complementary chips and salsa once we were seated. I ordered the margarita flight which was pretty tasty. And I also ordered the birria taco meal. Now this was one delicious meal! It was so flavorful and there were not skimpy with the meat. Staff were great and accommodating as well which I was pleased about. I'll seconds be back to try other things on the menu. read more

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Uhh so I'm kinda confused why my burrito, that doesn't mention rice inside anywhere, has almost no meat but ALL RICE ! :/ mind you, the rice isnt even good, it's bland and the beans on the side also skipped flavor-town. The guacamole is fresh though... that's the only reason why this isn't a 1 star read more

Really nice restaurant! I was surprised at the large portion sizes and the great tasting drinks. We started with the steak nachos, which were large enough to split between two people and become full! Every ingredient married together for a perfect dish. We also got the birria tacos. They don't skimp on meat and the tortilla had a nice crunch! This also looks like a great place to watch games this fall. TVs are around the bar so you don't miss the action! read more

My first time at Bar Poca Madre and it was fantastic! My gf and I shared the white fish ceviche and it was phenomenal with the chips. So fresh, so delicious. We each ordered our own margarita flight and even tho a couple of them was a bit too sweet, it was still delicious. My gf ordered the fish tacos and since I don't eat meat, I got the vegan quesadilla and it was soooo good. We first sat outside but it was chilly so they were nice enough to move us back in. Great food, good service and wonderful location. Can't ask for more. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Id like to say good things about Bar Poca Madre, but I can really only speak to the decor, which was pretty cool and the chips which were tasty. Because nothing else happened. We were seated within a few minutes of our 7pm reservation. By 7:12pm we remained unacknowledged by any staff. At some point we were given water and chips by a runner which was nice. But we left at 7:45, with no one ever coming to take our order. If they were short staffed, which happens, maybe the manager lady with the official headset thing would have said something like "be with you in a minute" or "thanks for your patience". But that didn't happen. She walked by with blinders on as if we were invisible. There was a server at the table behind ours a couple times, but she also never looked over. So cool vibe and ample parking in the Burr Ridge decks, but zero organization from staff. After 45 minutes of zero service we left. read more

Bustling energy and friendly service. Menu is so big it's almost too big. No joke, the four of us were a bit overwhelmed by so many options. Our friend didn't realize it was two sided until the server came for our orders. The chips were delicious and that house salsa is zippy, spicy in a good way. The entrees were mixed. Salmon was overcooked. Conchinta pibil was well-spiced and tender. Prices are what you'd expect for the location, but I'm not convinced it's worth it. read more

We came in for a late lunch about 2pm and there were several tables but service was good and food came out quick. Very good quality and flavor. We had the cheese app, my wife had the chinito salad, I had the don goyo combo. We also ordered the tees leches to go, but had to try a couple bites before leaving. Definitely will be back and have recommended to several friends to try read more

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Burritos are huge! Nice selection on menu. Friendly staff. Cocktails are good. Nice new place, clean and up to date.

Food service and atmosphere were all excellent also notable mention were the frozen margaritas mixed with sangria authentic Mexican is hard to find in any upscale restaurants so this was great find for us Also must mention prices were very reasonable and huge portions I would definitely recommend Poca Madre for all read more

Bar Poca Madre - Don Goyo - Mexican Near Me - Burr Ridge, Illinois

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Takeout: tamales: chicken mole, steak tacos, pozole verde soup and chips and salsa. Tamales were drenched in mole and dry, steak tacos were average but salty, verde soup has great flavor, chips and salsa were underwhelming. Inside was really bustling and cute, and packed. I would try a different meal again and eat inside. read more

My daughter and I dined at this new edition of restaurants in the Burr Ridge Center. The menu is amazing and Brunch is served On weekends until 3pm! Service was great and efficient. Plus, la comida esta authentico! I ordered the combination plate to sample everything. My daughter ordered the half roasted chicken with authentic mole sauce. Deliciou I am critical of Mexican restaurants because I can make most recipes myself. Price point is spot on. read more

Bar Poca Madre - Combination plate - Mexican Near Me - Burr Ridge, Illinois

Visited the restaurant on Friday 1/24/25. My new favorite Mexican Restaurant! 1st of all they accommodated us even though they were booked for the time slot we wanted. They even honor our request to be seated by the window. Complimentary chips and very good salsa! Appetizer we had the white fish ceviche and wow! That presentation was beautiful with a generous portion! Flavor was good but could be better. The acidity was perfect but it just needs a little more flavor or salt. My husband had the skirts steak Tampiquena and it was huge, perfectly cooked to his liking, tender and juicy. Flavor was just right & delicious! I had the Mar y Tierra and I must say that was the most tender skirt steak I've ever had! Super delicious, melt in your mouth on every bite! I was so impressed! Big portion of mahi mahi and it was delicious too with that mojo de ajo sauce. Love it! The only flaw is that the side chef salad had no dressing so there was no flavor to it but this is minor issue to me bc the dish is very delicious! We had the Pastel Tres Leches for dessert and oh my! That's was so good! The sweetness was perfectly balanced. We really enjoyed this! Drinks I ordered the Caipirinha and it was one of the best I've had. Could be less on the ice but still perfectly made! I forgot the name of our server but she was the perfect server for us. What I mean to say is that her timing is just right with the food and everything else. 5 star bc we enjoyed the food, the ambiance & also the location. We will definitely comeback and bring our family and friends! My only hope is that they stay consistent throughout the years! read more

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Bar Poca Madre is a colorful, pretty and chic place with excellent service. The menu has various tasty options to choose from, such as the Don Torta. I enjoyed the margarita flight. read more

Bar Poca Madre - Nacho Papi, margarita flight. - Mexican Near Me - Burr Ridge, Illinois

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Came here on the last warm Monday night of the fall season , it was a last minute decision. We were hoping to sit outside but they only had 2 seat tables left and we had 2 kids with us. Play wasn't super busy but had a decent amount of people for a Monday night. We really enjoyed the salsas that came with the complimentary chips. I got the steak tacos and my husband got a flank steak. Food wasn't anything amazing but it was good and the service was friendly. read more

I was craving some tacos and found this gem , the drinks are amazing they taste very fresh , the birria tacos are highly recommended, perfectly crunchy on the outside very generous amount of meat and the consome is delicious. Amazing service and very attentive staff . Will definitely be back read more

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Food was delicious and service was excellent. They even let us move inside when we changed our minds!