Carmelo’s Taco Place

Trish was such a pleasure! The bar is pretty spacious for the crowd, prices were amazing and the…read moreparking/ uber is perfect! 10/10 would highly recommend!

Us to like this place alot but the last few time suck these new bartender are young and they only…read moreworry about them self and there people. Ur waiting 15 too 20 minutes to get a drink and some of the bartender come in and drink on there time off and talk to people like there better then u and they talk to you like shit because they work there and they will tell you I work here and I can tell you what to do I only like the security and Trish.

Taste like a orange dreamsicle.

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Coaches Sports Bar & Grill

4.0(197 reviews)

2.9 mi

I was staying at a hotel very close to Coaches Sports Bar & Grill near Midway Airport (6624 S…read moreCicero Ave) and decided to stop by--and I'm so glad I did. I had one of the best Chicago burgers I've ever tried. It absolutely lives up to the praise you'll see in other reviews--whoever is in the kitchen is truly a magician. The bar service was friendly and attentive, making the whole experience even better. It's a fantastic spot to unwind and relax, especially after a day of travel. Highly recommend if you're in the area!

After working in a Chicago heatwave all week. Coaches was in the hotel next to ours across the lot…read more Great food. Very tasty and the portion sizes were just right. Very friendly staff. Made our meal very enjoyable after a hot hot day. The steak was cooked perfectly! Just the right amount of seasoning. The sweet tater tot's were a nice touch. The buffalo wings are wet and tasty. Very good. The steak cob salad was huge and delicious. We had a fantastic meal. Thank you.

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3.6(16 reviews)

1.9 mi•West Elsdon

Absolutely loved the vibe here! The atmosphere is electric, and the music keeps you dancing all…read morenight. Drinks are creative and well-priced. A must-visit for anyone looking to have a great time!

I use to live a couple houses down from this bar as a kid lol. I finally decided to try this place…read moreout. Bartender is friendly and when it is a bit busy, I didn't see any issues. I've been here twice and definitely will come again.

7.2 mi•Fulton Market, West Loop, Near West Side

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The VIG West Loop

4.4(62 reviews)

We were scrambling to find a good spot that wasn't packed during Mother's Day, so we gave the VIG a…read moretry. It definitely did not disappoint! I got the chopped salad with fried chicken, and it was HUMONGOUS. The chicken was crispy and all the veggies tasted so fresh. We also got the shoestring zucchini, and it was very tasty but slightly salty. Additionally, we tried their mini tacos, and they tasted so fresh! The service was great since they were able to seat us on a busy holiday, and they brought out the food pretty quick. They even wrote what food was in the to-go containers and the date it got packed: so thoughtful! The ambiance was very pretty, and it had a very nice theme going on. It's a great place to go on a date or bring your family!

West Loop, you got another one on the list... but there were definitely some hits AND misses!…read more Today I wanted to try a new restaurant in the West Loop and came across The Vig. Let me just say this first... the ambiance is SO chic! I loved all the pictures and the vinyls throughout the restaurant. I came a little after brunch, so they had a live DJ spinning some really good, easy music. It was definitely a vibe. I had the pleasure of being served by Paulina, and she was great! Very attentive and, what I appreciated most, she was actually honest about what she liked and what she didn't. I love when a server will give you their REAL opinion instead of telling you everything on the menu is good. I decided to try the Elote Deviled Eggs because I wanted something different. And different they were! If you're a deviled egg lover, just know this isn't your typical deviled egg. They're served on top of a slice of corn on the cob, which I thought was pretty unique. Now let's talk about these chicken wings... I was VERY disappointed. To me, they tasted like frozen wings that were thrown in the oven for a few minutes... or maybe it was the sauce? Either way, I would not recommend the wings. That was definitely a miss for me. BUTTTT the crispy zucchini fries with the aioli??? Yeahhhh, those were GOOD! 8/10 for me. I could definitely order those again. I also had the Pillow Talk drink and it was delicious! Definitely enjoyed that. My friend ordered the crab cake and let me tell you... REAL crab! None of that fake stuff lol. That was really good too. Overall, I enjoyed the atmosphere, the music, the service and definitely some of the food. There were a couple misses for me, but I'd come back and try some other things on the menu. Ambiance: 9/10 Service: 9/10 Zucchini fries: 8/10 Pillow Talk: 9/10 Wings: No ma'am The Vig, I'll be back... just leave them wings alone for me!

5.9 mi•University Village

Shrimp Tacos

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The Embassy Public House

4.8(41 reviews)

Service was quick and friendly. Amelia took good care of us…read more Party of 6 with several kids and a 2 year old, but we felt welcome and had a good time at 6:30PM on a Tuesday. Our family sat comfortably in a tall booth/table hybrid. No high chair needed, but not sure if they have them available. Smithwicks was cold and delicious. Chips and salsa appetizer was enjoyable, cheese curds were amazing and we would go back for more. Our party got Buffalo wings that were huge and tasty, sliders that were homemade patties, and two orders of fish and chips. The portions, especially for fish and chips, were wonderful. We would visit again!

Owner Paul and his staff are the definition of generosity and excellent hospitality. My wife and…read morefriends watched college football on Saturday and we had a blast. I highly recommend this bar.

6.8 mi•Printer's Row, South Loop

A classic BLT with waffles fries.

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First Draft

4.1(685 reviews)

Smoked Pastrami Sandwich! That's it, that's the post. Go get it neow!!!!!…read more Seriously, it's so freaking good. I've only ordered it as takeout. No complaints. Tastes like smoked beef brisket, but make it juicy corned beef.

Solid sports bar with good food offerings. The menu is all sandwiches and appetizers, so you won't…read morefind anything like a pasta. That said, the chicken burger is very good, as are the sweet potato and regular fries. There are tons of screens to watch games and they do a good job splitting them up/not being on the weather channel or a cooking show because someone isn't paying attention. There was not game audio on the Saturday night I went but there were no local teams playing. It's not clearly a team bar so that may not ever be a priority. Music playing was classic rock, which was great, but it was much too loud. Service was pretty good for a table seat, but again hard to hear because of the music. I didn't love that the server was taking care of a baby and passing it off to other people before making rounds. That delayed our initial contact and drink order, etc. as she wasn't as attentive to customers. It's outside my immediate neighborhood but I would definitely go back to eat, drink, and watch sports.

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My delicious stout and my marathon medal from the prior weekend

The Cove Lounge

4.2(105 reviews)

5.8 mi•Hyde Park

The Cove is your friendly neighborhood dive bar. If you are looking for a place to meet new and…read moreinteresting people, grab a drink after a long workday, or hang with friends on the weekend, then this is your place. I love it here because you can get a super-boozy Old Fashioned for only $10. You will also get friendly bartenders who actually enjoy meeting patrons and making conversation with them. I like grabbing a seat right at the bar (when there is a seat available because it is typically crowded) because that is where you can meet the most interesting characters. This is not the place to come if you are looking for drinks with frills. This also is not the place where you can get some nosh with your liquor, but I have seen folks order and bring in food. There's not live music (i.e.: a DJ), but there is a paid jukebox in the back. #ImNotAFoodie #ImJustAGirlWhoLovesFoodAndDrink #YelpEliteSquad

The cove is a great little dive bar in the Hyde park neighborhood. A wide range of patrons from…read morelocals to UChicago students you will see in here. A laid back bar with friendly staff with great service. The drinks are mixed well and you can typically find a seat in the bar pretty easily.

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The Whistle Sports Bar & Grill

3.8(267 reviews)

5.3 mi

The food was good and the barmaid was very nice. Ambiance was nice, warm, and intimate. The drinks…read morewere good and I didn't have to wait long

Me and my friend got sat at a table beside a bucket and a wet floor sign with visible water spilled…read moreon the floor. My friend had to move both items - despite the host literally standing beside us. She did not even take the items away when he moved them. She pointed us to the QR code and left. Within 3-5 minutes she came back and we were refused service due to a "smell of marijuana" which was a complete false statement, discriminatory and racist. It was clearly based on an assumption rather than facts. We went to another establishment down the street and were served with no issues.

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Tailgator's

4.2(14 reviews)

5.0 mi

Great service / Free pop corn Foxes food menu . Nice beer…read moregarden when it's warm out.

Ambiance is completely chilled & relaxed. Way better than bougie WHISTLE. Everyone is welcomed &…read moreno one is judged

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Electric Funeral

4.3(21 reviews)

3.9 mi•Bridgeport

love the atmosphere here! the decor is wonderful and bartenders are great!! drinks are 10/10read more

I thought this place was really cool. Love the gothic decorations and spooky theme of it all. They…read morehave a decent cocktail selection too, really liked their version of an espresso martini. Only thing that killed it for me was the crowd of people it attracted. Got elbowed the entire time by an old white lady with no conception of personal space

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Magdalena S.

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7 months ago

Everything was delicious! My first time there and I was extremely satisfied with the whole experience. The place was clean, the waitress welcoming, and the food was exquisite! Definitely recommend! read more

Emilio G.

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7 years ago

nice and clean place..tasty food... cerveza. tequila y la hora feliz de 4 @ 6..que mas puedo pedir.

Vashti H.

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1 year ago

Came here for a birthday recap and got their piña colada with Rum. It was made to perfection

Carmelo’s Taco Place - tacos - Updated September 2026

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