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    Bárbaro Taquería

    4.5 (222 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Tacos
    Amanda M.

    Food is amazing here and margaritas were strong and delicious! Great happy hour deals. They also have a DJ adding to a great vibe. You cannot skip on the tacos!

    Chicken Mole Quesadilla
    Christopher V.

    If you are looking for a slightly modern Mexican dining experience, you have to check out Bárbaro Taquería. The ambiance is really nice with a contemporary feel that still manages to be warm and inviting. The service here is absolutely outstanding. From the moment we walked in, everyone was super attentive and genuinely friendly. Our server was fantastic, offering great recommendations and making sure we had everything we needed without hovering. Seriously, top notch hospitality. Now, let's talk about the cocktails. Wow! They are even better than the service, which is saying something. Creative, well balanced, and just plain delicious. They really know what they are doing behind that bar. The food menu features elevated takes on classic Mexican dishes. We tried a few different things and everything was beautifully presented. My only small hangup, and the reason for the four out of five stars instead of a perfect five, is that some of the flavors were just a little off. Not bad by any means, but a couple of dishes had a note that just did not quite hit the mark for me. Maybe a spice was a touch too strong, or something was missing a little brightness. It was not enough to ruin the meal, but it kept it from being absolutely perfect. Overall, I highly recommend this spot. It is a fantastic place for a date night or a nice dinner with friends. Just be prepared for some truly excellent drinks and service, even if a few of the food flavors are a tiny bit unexpected. 4.2 stars.

    Heather M.

    We ordered the carne asada tacos and they were a little small, so I definitely recommend ordering 2, but they were delicious. There wasn't any room to sit down while waiting for a to-go order because the place was so popular! The staff here are kind and attentive. Definitely coming back again!

    Coco Tres Leches Cake
    Samantha V.

    as a tourist, i loved it here!!! the vibes here were immaculate - causal yet modern everything was amazing especially the flautas de pollos (chicken taquito) which were thick and crunchy yum and the shrimp tacos i ordered the coconut tres leche cake was a nice spongy texture good service

    Chips and Salsa Trio
    Grant S.

    We were in the area due to a prescription being filled at the local Walgreens and were in the need of lunch. Tacos sounded good, so we did a quick search and Bárbaro came up. We decided to mosey over and we loved it! From the moment we walked in, the wait-staff welcomed us, treated us with kindness, and were super helpful. Great hospitality! The location is cute, clean, and inviting. They even have a patio for seating in warmer weather. Since we were ravenous, we started with the Chips with Salsa Trio. It was SO GOOD! My favorites were the non-creamy salsa verde and the pico...but they were all good! A great value! I got the Al Pastor tacos which comes with two hearty tacos. The flavors were spectacular! Smokey, sweet, and savory! It was so good I had to force myself to take my time or I'd gobble them all down! My husband got the Al Pastor burrito and it was also delightful! He let me try a bite and the similar flavors burst through, just with the extra beans and tortilla. If you are hungrier, the burrito is the route to go! We were bummed to not get drinks since it was so early in the day because their drink list looked fantastic! We MUST go back! Prices were reasonable, portions were just right, and the overall experience was phenomenal! Next time we are back in the area, we will definitely stop by! Thanks for a great lunch, Bárbaro!

    Guacamole
    Darren H.

    My pick- Barbaro Taqueria. We got the guacamole appetizer, it was right up there with the guac I had in Mexico. Bright, fresh with the right amount of citrus. And a lot of it! Donna had the ribeye tacos- steak, potato crisps. cotija cheese, morita salsa and beans. Other than the potato crisps being a bit odd, she liked it a lot. I got the duck barbacoa based on a regular's recommendation. Glad I did, tender duck in maquey leaves with roasted pineapple salsa. Nice clean flavor, just spicy enough for me. Sat at the bar since it was otherwise a 45 minute wait. Bartender was attentive and friendly.

    Chicken mole
    Rafael S.

    What distinguishes truly great Mexican food is freshness and a precise balance of flavors, and Barbaro continues to excel in both. I never thought I'd love mole--until I tried theirs. The spices, the perfect amount of heat, and the vibrant flavors all come together to create an unforgettable dining experience. Simply excellent.

    Perpetual A.

    First time at this spot and will return again! I ordered a Paloma that started the evening off well. Followed by a carne asada taco set that was very impressive. The table split several appetizers that were also crowd pleasers. Overall, great experience!

    Tacos Dorados with Cochinita Pibil
    Nanette B.

    Bárbaro Taqueria is a great neighborhood restaurant serving elevated tacos and more. I visited mid-afternoon with my family and we enjoyed personable service and super food. I ordered the tacos dorados with cochinita pibil. The crispiness of the tacos perfectly offset the savory pork inside and paired well with the crema and pickled onions on top. A Modelo Negra completed my meal. Everything is made to order and there's cool decor to explore while you wait. Bárbaro has a full bar with delicious sounding drinks that I'll have to explore next time.

    Teresa H.

    Yum! Amazing tacos and margaritas for a super affordable price in a great cozy environment. Service was prompt but not overbearing and the fish tacos were some of my favorite ever!

    Paloma and margarita
    Tracy H.

    An all around great experience. We sit at the bar and have a cocktail and lunch. Everything there tastes fantastic. I love the Paloma cocktail and taquitos. I've also had the breakfast burrito which was also good.

    Las Botanitas with a Margarita
    Antoine W.

    Running errands with a friend on Saturday, we were craving tacos, but wanted to try a new spot: Enter Bárbaro Taquería, a cute neighborhood spot situated on a corner. Intimiate in size like many Chicago restaurants, it doesn't lack in service and quality. Our server was attentive and friendly without being overbearing. The margarita was perfectly crafted with just enough tequila. The Las Botanitas will sure to be a crowd favorite, as it provides everyone with something they'll like. But the star here is the Mushroom Tacos! Street taco size, you'd think they'd be too small, but they're so filling! Full of shittake mushrooms and the goat cheese crema gives the taco almost an umami flavor from your traditional cheese. I'd come back here just for these!

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    Overall, I feel the food is very average. Not much flavor. Service was just okay. Ambiance is nice.

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    8 months ago

    Great food & service! The bartender made me the best Cadillac Margarita I've ever had

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    Service was good, tacos were tasty, the guacamole was fresh. I had the Paloma for a drink it was spicy. I would totally go back.

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    I used to really love this place but have had two unfortunate experiences now. The quality of the food isn't worth the high price tag.

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    Clara

    4.7(31 reviews)
    0.6 miWicker Park, West Town

    This place knows what's up! It's beautiful, easy to get to, their service is always phenomenal and…read moretheir drinks are delicious. Their snacks are totally worth getting, and the staff are so friendly and knowledgeable. Every time I've asked for a recommendation, they do not disappoint! It's become a regular spot for a night out with the gals. PS - Their live music is so good!

    Cute-enough spot with small plates and cocktails. However, when we visited last night, we waited 15…read moreminutes for our one wine and one cocktail, despite the restaurant being less than a quarter full. We watched our waitress make multiple attempts to pick up my husband's drink from the bar, spill, set it down, pick it back up and spill more, and finally give up and run it to us. As she set down this sticky, wet, under-filled mess, I asked her exactly how much of my husband's $16 cocktail she had just spilled. She said, "Yeah, the bartender over-poured," and walked off. We then watched her do the exact same thing to every mixed drink she ran. Way, way too expensive to be delivering messy, dripping, quarter-empty cocktails. Skip Clara and go to Le Midi, where the service, ambience, and wine list were perfect.

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    Clara - Festive Lion -- mezcal, tequila, grapefruit syrup, and cardamom bitters.

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    Bisous - interior

    Bisous

    4.3(115 reviews)
    2.6 miFulton Market, West Loop, Near West Side

    The Chicago food tour commences... First stop, drinks at Bisous! This cocktail bar was listed no…read more 39 on the top 50 bars in North America for 2025. It was no wonder when we arrived that there was a line out the door. We waited around 45 minutes, and the bouncer was a really nice fellow who kept track of the numbers and people at the door. Upon entering, we were immersed in a dimly lit retro-style lounge. It was quite loud inside and packed as we walked to our seats. The server was great at taking our orders and offering suggestions. I opted for the French 75, which featured sparkling wine and mixed gin, brandies, and citrus. The drink was delicious, but STRONG. I don't know what they put in the cocktails in America, but I am always finished after one drink. Needless to say, we were all struggling to finish our own drinks. My favourite touch was the coasters, I ended up keeping all of them so that I can reuse them at my galentines event next year. The 'bisous' with the kiss on the other side is a perfect touch! I think the drinks are fairly priced for USD. I would love to return someday to try other drinks and bar bites, and also try their sister bar, Sparrow.

    My boyfriend and I were visiting Chicago (from Las Vegas) 2 weeks ago, and were very excited to…read morecheck out Bisous, as it looked nice inside and had good reviews. Imagine my shock when we didn't even make it past the bouncer because he was so rude, AS OTHER RECENT REVIEWS HAVE MENTIONED AS WELL! We had dinner nearby and walked to Bisous after, and saw there was a line of 5 or 6 people outside. We expected this as we knew Bisous is a first come, first serve bar. We were curious what the wait time would look like, so we approached the front door to ask a host or employee inside (we assumed there'd be a desk with an employee working it who could give us a wait time). We had no problem waiting, just wanted to see how long they estimated it would be! Before we could even fully open the door, the bouncer swung the door open from the other side and hit me with the door. I stumbled back a few steps and he looked at us and said, and I quote, "What do you want?". I laughed at first because I thought he was joking and putting on a tough guy act. He was not. We quickly explained we just wanted to see what the wait time was, and he said "don't you see there's a line outside?" We said yes, and explained we just wanted to know a rough estimated wait time. He just blankly stared at us while ushering us out. Both my boyfriend and I have worked in customer-service roles for a very, very long time. This encounter was not only extremely rude and unprofessional, but he also hit me hard enough with the door to send me stumbling back, and then said nothing about it and continued to address us in a tone that was nothing less than annoyed and irritated. We didn't end up going inside because that encounter left such a bad taste in our mouths. I don't believe in spending my money at establishments that don't treat their customers with the bare minimum respect they deserve! Bummed we didn't get to experience it, as I'm sure it was lovely inside and I can only hope the rest of the employees were much more kind and accommodating, or at least able to answer a simple question. Fire your "bouncer" (??) and hire someone with some basic customer service and communication skills!!

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    Le Mistral - Inside the building - Le mistral is all the way down on the right side

    Le Mistral

    4.8(12 reviews)
    2.9 miLincoln Park

    The service is just incredible. That's what stands out the most. We came after having a superb…read moredinner at S.K.Y. and out waitress transferred us to Le Mistral for dessert as we were hoping to end the night with another cocktail. The transition was seamless, the walk through the kitchen was very cool, everyone was very friendly and excited to see guests. Our dessert came quickly to Le Mistral instead of S.K.Y. and was superb. Our waiter at Le Mistral was very friendly, gave some good advice on the cocktails, and was consistently attentive. My cocktail was just OK - sherry-based martini. I don't normally like a martini but all the ingredients actually seemed very much up my alley - the sherry, benedictine, rose vermouth. But the olive just overpowered. And definitely not worth the price of $24... Would definitely return and try the food next time as well.

    We popped in on a Monday night for a nightcap after finishing up at Mon Ami Gabi across the lobby…read more Our experience was meh. I don't know if every Monday is Metal night, but it was that Monday - Black Sabbath, Nu-Metal, everything but the live goldfish. Perhaps they should advertise "Monday Metal at Mistral" if that is to be a regular thing. It does flow off the tongue. To be fair, there was a full house and the other patrons did not seem to mind. We were not looking to feel the noize, however, and so stayed for just one cocktail. Mine was a Sazerac adjacent mix, and it was very high quality. The decor is very low light, but the vibe is pretty basic - more Paint Your Dorm Room black than Parisian Opium Den black. A bit of a missed opportunity for romance.

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    Valedor - Bar area

    Valedor

    4.5(85 reviews)
    0.6 miWicker Park, West Town

    Happy hour daily 5-7pm to seat at the bar…read more Reservations are for the tables Happy Hour menus- food for $8 Tuna poke taco $13- salmon is soft. The taco shell is nice and crisp. Al Pastor Gyoza $12- good flavor on the meat. The Gyoza could be more crispy. Quesabirtia roll $12- great flavor. It comes with mole sauce that I would skip. Chicken and Mushroom karaagr $14- actually very good. Good portions. Crispy chicken and mushroom. Nice side dipping sauce. Crispy rice- very disappointing. It is not crispy. Drinks- happy hour $12 drinks. Tamarind sour $16- decent sour. Nice mix. Mano de sol $16- excellent flavor, blood orange, tequila We love lychee $16- great flavor with lychee. Midnight espresso $16: pretty good coffee flavor. Sakreita $15- strawberry- prob bed drink I had. Served in an aluminum can. Pretty cool

    I was lowkey nervous about writing this review because I know this place is already popular... and…read morepart of me wants to keep it a secret. But Valedor is easily a 10/10. From the moment you walk in, everything just clicks -- the atmosphere, the door host, the staff, and the overall level of service. It's one of those places where you can tell the team takes pride in the experience they create. What I really like is how versatile the space feels. It works for a birthday celebration, dinner date, or even an after-work happy hour. No matter the occasion, it fits. If you're thinking about checking it out, make the trip. You won't regret it.

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    Valedor - Crispy Cilantro Lime Rice with spicy salmon

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    Truce - The cocktails are legit

    Truce

    4.8(50 reviews)
    0.8 miBucktown

    Love the concept and execution of Truce. The interior is gorgeous and upscale. Dark and moody- to a…read morefault in the restrooms though. I literally couldn't see anything in there lol. The best of both worlds for me and my partner, as he is obsessed with cafes and I'm more of a cocktail bar type of person. We went in the afternoon and got specialty cafe drinks and overnight oats. The drinks were really good and the oats were... oats lol. Not particularly special but not bad. After we sat down we were given water and a menu. We then went up to order. Didn't really interact w the workers much but I didn't want to anyway, I just came to chill and enjoy some cafe drinks. The atmosphere is definitely way more lively than a regular cafe, lots of people chatting and more of a cocktail bar vibe so like I said it was the best of both worlds for me and my partner. I'll probably come back here often. I live nearby so I'm super pleased with this place. Dare I say it's a neighborhood gem?

    Came here after hearing and reading great things. The drinks were good and very spirit-forward. We…read moretried the in full bloom, peas + carrots, and uma off their spring 2026 menu. We also tried the mango no. 5 off the classics menu. My favorite was the mango no. 5--it was very smooth with a hint of spiciness. We sat in the corner at the bar behind the coffee machine, which was nice because it felt somewhat private. Bartenders tended to leave us alone and not really check on us unless we made direct eye contact with them. The vibe inside felt cozy and intimate, with very low lighting and a few couches to sit. We wanted to try the "cosmic brownie" I read reviews about, but unfortunately they no longer have it. I was excited to hear they are planning to bring it back sometime soon though. Don't know if I'd go out of my way to come back here again, but maybe if I'm in the area and want to check out a new seasonal menu. I'd also consider coming during the day for coffee.

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    Cortado

    Truce - Truce mix and cocktails

    Truce mix and cocktails

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