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    Esmeralda L.

    Celebrated my daughter's 21st birthday here a few Sundays ago and we had the best time! Our host, Isabella was fantastic and attentive. The DJ was and played some new school and old school music. The food was great too. Will definitely be back!

    Chilaquiles + chorizo
    Alyssa C.

    Came in for bottomless Sunday brunch. The bottomless at the door was through an event company but they still had bottomless on the menu. I don't believe there was a price difference just slightly confusing. The Dj played a range of music and there was room for people to dance. Our waitress was attentive and answered our menu questions. She made sure to keep the mimosas coming! The chilaquiles was a large portion. They were flavorful and would be good without the chorizo. The guacamole appetizer was fresh and has the right amount of salt. The chicken and churros was a delicious combination and perfectly sweet and crispy.

    SMOKED PINA COLADA
    Rachana P.

    I came in with a group of friends during happy hour. I was surprised to see so many empty tables on a Friday early evening. As we walked in, I noticed the amount of decorative details/Insta friendly spots within the restaurant. We ordered multiple flights, tacos and elote fritters from the HH menu. Overall we were most impressed with the mushroom tacos - so much so that we ordered another round of them. Not only did they taste good but they were a unique combination that is worthy of recommending. The rest of the HH menu items we had were good - just didnt compare to the mushroom tacos. We also ordered a couple of drinks from the regular menu (smoked pina colada was perfection) and the tlayuda nachos. I had posted a video on my personal IG and received numerous inquiries from friends wanting to know more. Unfortunately the presentation was better than the taste. The tortilla lacked the right texture and then it was also difficult to get sufficient toppings to chip ratio. Our server provided sufficient service though keeping us updated with food timing updates/ HH reorder timing would have been helpful. If in the area- I would recommend grabbing some tacos and drinks as part of a crawl and be sure to snag some fun pics of you and your crew!

    Battuta "Steak and Eggs"
    Robin T.

    Came for brunch with a group of friends. Really nice ambiance and decor inside. Staff were super friendly and accommodating. I had the perfect Paloma drink and it was just that. Very balanced. I also tried the corn fritters which were delish with the dipping sauce. For my main, I had the steak and eggs. My biggest complaint was that I ordered my steak medium and it came out very well done. Like no pink in sight. So this made it a bit tough to chew. Otherwise, very pleasant experience.

    Dana D.

    Tabu in Chicago's Fulton Market is a Latin fusion dining & nightlife experience like no other, with bold flavors & interiors so stunning (10,000 hand-cut rope ceiling, pop art murals, sunken cocktail lounge) that you'll spend half the night just taking it all in! The handcrafted cocktails are next-level & the food brings the same bold, creative energy to every plate. It's a night out & a full experience all wrapped into one unforgettable visit!

    Korean Sticky Mushrooms Taco and Seoul Street Taco
    Priya K.

    Stopped in on a Thursday with a friend for happy hour. We got in around 5;15. Happy hour is 5-6pm. There were 4 other patrons in the whole restaurant. Service was pretty good to start. We started with marg flights, queso fundido and a chips and salsa trio. The queso was good, but the poblanos had 0 flavor. No spice, no taste. It was seriously lacking. The marg flight wasn't great. Extremely sour and we didn't really like the flavors except the mango. The ube watermelon tasted like cough syrup. The salsa trio was also subpar. They didn't taste fresh and the flavors were not great. No spice at all. The chips were great though, but could've used salt. Tacos were the stars. I had the Seoul pork belly and the sticky mushroom. Both were very flavorful. The hot sauces were also very flavorful and definitely added to the experience. Ambiance is fantastic. Definitely instagramable!

    Korean Sticky Mushroom Taco
    Hannah H.

    I have been wanting to go to Tabú for a while now and finally got to go for dinner. I was in awe with the beauty of the restaurant. The decor, art and bar were absolutely stunning. The thought that went into this restaurant is amazing. There are a ton of tables and some semi private booths. We had great service and they had a lot of staff working which was nice to see. The food was 10/10, I was very impressed. I tried the margarita flight, the flavors were good but very sweet and I wish the small glasses had salted rims. Food wise I cannot recommend their ceviche enough as an app! I am still thinking about it to this day. I also was obsessed with the corn fritters, I have not seen that on any other menu. The mushroom taco was amazing and so was the chicken thigh entree.

    Monica N.

    Love the happy hour here for their drinks! You can do HH at the bar where if you come on the earlier side, there will be seats available. The bartenders are always super nice. The interior of Tabu is insanely cute with their wallpaper and fake flowers hanging from the wall.  Drinks: The Oro Mexicana and Purple Pina Eater are my favorites here.  Food: The grilled octopus and ceviche are great on the HH menu. Outside of HH, the food is okay but the portions are generous. It's a great space for big groups because they do have large format cocktails/ flights and tables to accommodate bigger groups!

    Churroulette
    Katrina M.

    I came here for my birthday dinner and really enjoyed it! All of the margs tasted good, and the queso fundido hit the spot. We also got the salsa trio, pierogies, and asada tacos. Safe to say I was stuffed. Don't even get me started on the churroulette! Yes, I got the bullet of the habenero which was actually a fun touch. The vibe of this place was great and even the floor of the bathrooms was super fun.

    Korean Sticky Mushroom Tacos
    Heena J.

    I visited this place on for a Saturday afternoon brunch with one of my friends. We were surprised how empty it was for a bottomless brunch / weekend place. The music was popping too. The service was very slow, like the waitress went MIA for a while and the food came very late. I order the Korean sticky rice tacos and it was really good. It was a unique concept and flavors.

    Fruta Fresca
    Jose C.

    We came here for my wife's birthday on a Saturday night. The evening started out quiet, with a rather empty dining room. The place got packed by the time we were heading out. My guess is that people come later so they can enjoy the this place when it converts into a lounge. The service for the most part was good. It started out great, but as more people started coming in, the service got slower. Took about 20 minutes to get our bill so we could pay and get out. We started off with their Queso Fundido and forgot to bring tortillas. Everything else went pretty smooth though. My wife ordered their Bandeja Paisa tacos and I ordered their Steak & Frites. The tacos were really flavorful. They came with chorizo, skirt steak, plantain, Chicharron, quail egg, aji, and avocado. A lot of stuff going on there but they all went so perfectly inside the tortilla. Wouldn't mind ordering these again. The skirt steak as tender, and you get a little heat with the chorizo. My steak was cooked perfectly. It came with chipotle chimichurri, habanero aioli and a lot of fried that we couldn't finish. We also ordered a few drinks and they were all tasty. Fruita Fresca was our favorite. Overall a satisfying meal and decent night. Will definitely be returning.

    Funnel cake
    Queta S.

    First of all, 10/10. We came on Valentine's Day and Marco was our waiter. He was phenomenal. Cannot recommend him enough. He answered every question without a problem. I ordered the tainted love from the Valentine's Day menu and the piña colada ceviche. Both I would order again. I love cocktails that do not taste like alcohol and this one was perfect. For my main I had the steak with fries. The chimichurri sauce really tied it together. For the dessert we had the passion fruit funnel cake. It was also delicious.

    Carol F.

    The food was decent/tasty. Sad about the beverage options, not that much variety. Service was very kind and sweet. Ambiance is really beautiful with flowers and bright colors. The bathroom area has a dark art exhibit vibe. It was interesting.

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    Ask the Community - Bar Tabu

    Hi All, Does Tabu allow children during the day?…

    Yes children are more than welcome.

    Is this a lounge at night and what type of music do they play?

    Tonight they stamped my hand and told me that the night life was about to start. Ive never stayed to witness but ive been told that yes it is a lounge at night. They play a lot of latin/spanish and urban music.

    Do they have happy hour menu?

    Yes https://tabuchicago.com/happy-hour/

    High chairs for little kids?

    Gluten free options?

    Yes - labeled GF on menu https://tabuchicago.com/menu/

    How is parking around there?

    This restaurant is actually near free street parking if you're lucky near morgan st. Other than that it's paid street parking or spot hero is a good choice as well if no luck with street parking.

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