We had a large group (14) on busy Saturday in March with 7:30 reservations. They handled us smoothly and professionally. Margaritas were very good. There was a wide variety of food ordered and everyone was very pleased I ordered "The Best Chicago Burrito ". It was huge. I could only eat half took the rest with me to finish the next day.. it did not disappoint read more

My date and I were going for Sushi Tokoro at 5pm but she was stuck in traffic. I was early anyway so decided to try the bar at Garcia's Restaurant. A couple Martinis in I was digging the ambiance and texting her maybe we should have another cocktail and stay here. When I arrived around 4:45pm it was me and two others at the bar. Around 5:15pm they were getting busy so I kept the empty bar still next to me close. Finally a friendly guy by himself asked if the seat was taken and I said, "Yes, I'm expecting someone any minute." Suddenly, a new bartender who just came on said, "you've been here a half hour, you can't save that seat." So, needless to say I asked for the check. I'm quite sure I've never encountered that before. I don't know how they'd expect someone to still hang out. Anyway...I'm sure their tacos are as advertised. read more

I'm sure the pay terminal for pickup orders is "accidentally" defaulted to a 20% tip... Since this was just an accident I'm assuming maybe it can be corrected? I wonder how many unaware customers are just hitting yes to the total without realizing the tip is set to 20% and if that is not changed they pay extra for just picking up. Also if someone was going to accidentally do that, 20% seems a little ridiculous. Default it to $0 like every other self-respecting restaurant. Food is good. read more

A favorite local spot that I have not been to for awhile. I ordered their Garcia burrito and loved it! Why was I gone so long?? Great drinks too! read more

Garcia's Restaurant - Garcia best burrito! - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Some of our friends who live in Ravenswood love this place! I thought it was pretty solid but the horchata was on the sweeter side. I got the Chicago's best burrito which has steak, Al pastor, filled with beans, lettuce, tomato, onion, sour cream, and avocado. This thing is smothered with cheese all around and it's absolutely MASSIVE. If you want to take leftovers that is worth about 3-4 meals, then order this one. read more

Garcia's Restaurant - Chicago's best burrito - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Food is absolutely amazing but everytime I step in prices go up! I get it. Food costs more ...but I am almost to the point where I cannot go there financially. My favorite , tortilla soup was $5....then $7....now $11 and that is plain. Add $3 for chicken. A quesadilla with rice and beans is $20?!? Are you kidding me?? $11 glass of house regular margarita ...We all stared at the menu today and came to the assumption it's a new menu/raised prices again. Then to top it off when the server hands you the remote pay register...THEY move the tip to auto 25 percent (I always hit back to 20). Delicious but unaffordable now. There are soo many more places in Chi to check out and I'll be there. Your neighborhood joint just went to downtown prices....i can't justify $40 for lunch just on me read more

Garcia's Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place is so solid. The margaritas are some of my favorite in the city. The food is always consistent and delicious. Noé at the bar is the man and Maximo has the best singing voice. I love that the kitchen is open late and the place is big enough that you can almost always get a spot right away, unless there is some major event going on. read more

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Great service great food,, I recommend the mole red and the burritos.. well everything is good Best refried beans read more

Garcias is usually a brunch or lunch spot for me and I recently got to go for dinner with neighbors. First off they are super accommodating to parents finding a table at the end where we could park our stroller and kiddo. We were with another family with young kids so the place works for all ages. The ambiance is always super lively . They have photographers take peoples pics (like a theme park lol) . The portions are massive! The chicken mole is tasty. And a bit messy to eat lol read more

Garcias is one of those Mexican restaurants that I always find myself coming back to. The food is always consistent and the pricing is fair. Large portions and great service. It will always be busy Friday-Sunday and you'll need to put yourself on a waitlist, but the line moves fast. Overall a solid spot. read more

Garcia's Restaurant - Carne Asada and Bistec a la Mexicana - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Most food was good but very disappointed with steak enchiladas. The meat was dry, overcooked and tough. Prices up from online menu also.

Loud, vibrant, open restaurant with a ton of tables inside. We were greeted and seated right away. Service was prompt when we sat down. I ordered a burrito with al pastor, my husband did the same with chorizo, my sis had a chicken taco and fish taco meal, and my son had the kids quesadillas. I heard the kids quesadillas and the beans were amazing and 10 out of 10. The burritos and tacos were also good. The salsa is amazing from here.. Had some good spice. The only thing weird that happened was a woman taking pictures of everyone.. She printed them out, put them in frames and tried to sell them to us. It was very awkward. But other than that it was a great experience. read more

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When here, we are always interested in trying some new places. Sons recommended this place for Mexican food. Place was packed, and very loud. It was also so bright in there, we asked hostess if lighting can be dimmed. She said she couldn't. Moving on. Service was excellent. I ordered a frozen mango margarita. It was great, but very strong. Ordered steak fajitas for dinner. They were delicious, and done to perfection. Food and service were both worthy of 5 stars, but atmosphere cost the one. Nonetheless, I do recommend this place. read more

Garcia's Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Such a pleasant night with perfect weather!! Decided to visit Garcias patio as the weather was perfect and our patio days are soon coming to an end! So happy we did!! My date and I both ordered the fajitas. We were a bit hesitant because everyone knows you always end up hungry after fajitas. NOT at garcias! We were left with food for the next 4 days!! Wow!! Margaritas were good! It's made with their house tequila! Our server was super sweet and nice!! Can't wait to go back! read more

Garcia's Restaurant - Super Fajita Combo (chicken, steak and shrimp) - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Mexican restaurant in Lincoln Square. Metered street parking is available on Western and Lincoln, and there's lot one block south. You can also try to find free Street parking a few blocks away on the residential blocks. With the acoustic and room layout, it is also noisy and hard to have a conversation. The bar side is slightly quieter. The drinks are good, especially the margaritas. The food is a bit hit or miss. My husband always get the skirt steak. I've tried a variety things but nothing really stands out. I like their recently added specials of the day, which includes fish tacos, pozole, and quesabarria. read more

Garcia's Restaurant - Dining room - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My husband kept talking about this place so I FINALLY gave in, and now I feel stupid!! This place is GREAT!! We sat at the bar, bartender Jorge is phenomenal!! Margaritas are great and food was large portions and delicious!! Will definitely be back!! read more

Garcia's Restaurant - Super Fajita Combo - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Amazing shrimp tacos that were big, juicy, and flavorful! Strong liquor that they allowed a take away cup in case you can't finish to which I couldn't lol I was already tipsy. Quick service as well. read more

Garcia's Restaurant - Monday $25 margaritas special - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I had dinner at Garcia's with my in-laws last night. The restaurant was clean and had a lively atmosphere. We got there a little on the later side and so we were able to get a table right away despite the size of our party. Overall the food was good- I especially liked the tortilla soup. I had a jamaica drink, which was refreshing although it was overly sweet. The chips and salsa were tasty- the chopped salsa is more our preference to the blended variety. The fries were very good and a huge portion for $3. Unfortunately, the only thing my husband and I have talked about regarding our experience last night was the seemingly sneaky upselling by our waiter. I asked for a jamaica drink and didn't realize til we got the bill that he'd rang me up for a large. We wanted to try the tortilla soup the fajitas and asked him if that was too much food for two people and he said no. Our soups came out first were so big we not only didn't finish them but we didn't even touch our fajitas. I was think he knew they it was too much food but wanted to make the sale. (I understand the temptation- I waited tables for 15 years.) Truly great service would have prioritized taking a long view of the situation and suggesting he split a soup for us along with the fajitas. Yes, the bill would have been slightly lower, this review would be written very differently, we would have had different conversations about our experience last night, and we would probably be much more keen to go back. read more

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Went here for dinner with my two sons. What we liked: - very friendly and fast service. Within minutes the waitress brought us chips and salsa and water. Gave us a few minutes to peruse the menu and then she was back for our orders. - portion sizes are generous and the prices reasonable - had the flautitas as an appetizer and those were delicious - the restaurant is HUGE so probably a great place for big family dinners or events - margaritas are also enormous What could improve: - the food was ok but kind of flavorless - we had the carne asada, the tortilla soup, carne asada tacos and beef tongue. It was all just ok - nothing really standout. read more

Garcia's Restaurant - Golden margarita - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Beat chicken soup in the city! I have picked up for many people over the years from Covid to colds always a welcomed relief read more

We moved in around the corner several months ago and finally gave Garcia's a try...we waited several months too long! The service was immediate and the portions were huge! My partner had the vegetarian fajitas and I had the steak enchiladas and tortilla soup. The flavor was amazing for every bite (even though I was stuffed and couldn't finish). We also thought we were super cool and ordered the mezcal margarita pitcher...little did we know this was a great deal and there was no way we could finish the whole pitcher if we wanted to leave under our own power. The restaurant is warmly lit and has a nice vibe, without being too loud, bright, or overwhelming. 10/10 experience! Our server, Chuy, was incredible. He was attentive to our dietary needs and quick to ask for our orders and attend to our table. Such a kind man and he made the experience even better. read more

Garcia's Restaurant - Mezcal Margarita Pitcher - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Solid food, service and ambiance. Don't sleep on the fruit margaritas, but the daily special house margarita pitchers are awesome. Good value for money, good portions. read more

Garcia's Restaurant - Accurate as of 11/5/25 - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

About a 1-1.5: Garcia's has been around since the early '90s in the Lincoln Square area and is apparently known for their chimichangas. Their menu also offers various appetizers, salads, fajitas, beef/chicken/seafood dishes, burritos, tacos, enchiladas, quesadillas, tostadas, tortas, and breakfast options. We came here for an early dinner, and we ordered: +the Carne Asada chimichanga - we opted for the fillings of beans, onions, and cheese, served Suizo-style (topped with melted cheese), with a side of the salsa ranchero +horchata - we opted for the large size - this was definitely on the sweeter end, more like candy-like; check your sugar levels afterwards! Making the entree a 'dinner', this came with a side of rice, beans, shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, and a dollop of sour cream and guacamole. The rice had no flavor and was dry; the refried beans were also unseasoned and more on the gritty/gloopy side. Guacamole was okay, and definitely preferred to dip the tortilla chips in rather than the extremely watery salsa that was served. The chimichanga itself didn't seem to have been drained well, as it was very oily - I thought the 'melted cheese' would be more of like a queso, but seeing the melted cheese on top was disappointing - it was also flavorless, so it didn't really add much to the chimichanga. The salsa ranchero tasted literally like the watery salsa that was served with the chips. The fillings of the chimichanga were okay; it seemed as if there were generous amount of carne asada within, but there were some parts that were too fatty or gristly. I was also surprised with the amount that we paid for the chimichanga meal, being it almost close to $40, in addition to gratuity, with the drink - not sure what various surcharges that were applied, but that was a bit ridiculous. Sure, they give you a generous amount of food, but there was no value to it due to the quality that was served. Service was friendly, but we could have been checked in more often for refills of water, condiments, and/or getting the check. The place seemed to get busier as the evening went on, and you can tell that this is a popular spot for the locals. Unfortunately, the craving for a delicious chimichanga was not satisfied, and this place was a no dice - definitely a hyped joint. Metered parking spaces available. +overhyped (and, overpriced) chimichangas +watery salsa and salsa ranchero +inattentive service +metered parking spaces available read more

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This place is amazing! The ambience. The vibe. Yhe food. The service. I can't say enough good things about Garcias! Pitcher of margaritas. Yes please! The combo playe #3. Yummmm. Portions are Gigante! Service was excellent. I highly recommend! read more

Garcia's Restaurant - Mango margarita with a taking rim - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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My first time... Found myself a great new place for Mexican food... Had the burrito and I have to say it was amazing !!! Absolutely delicious. Kudos... Sorry I didn't post pictures. read more

Very fast and excellent service! I would recommend this place to family and friends! Amazing food!!!

Garcia's has had a special place in my heart for over 25 years. My first job was at The Davis theater & one of my favorite things was when we would all go to Garcia's after work. Their location has expanded dramatically since I was 16, but they always seem to keep the house packed, and for good reason. The food here is some of the best Mexican food I've had. No matter what area or neighborhood I've lived in, this is still my favorite. Someone once told me you can tell a good Mexican restaurant by how good their rice & beans are, and Garcia's are always perfect, and that's just the rice & beans. I have had almost everything on their menu, and I've never had something that I didn't like. My go-to menu item lately is the combination plate, simply because I can never decide on one thing. I always get the combo with a pastor taco, a steak tostada, and a chicken enchilada with mole. I don't know what it is about their Pico de Gallo that is soooooo good, but the recipe has been consistently the same for all of these years. Their margaritas are the perfect mix of strong without being overpowering, and you can get them by the glass or by the pitcher. I've tried every flavor, and the only one I didn't care for was the Ginger margarita. It was a little heavy on the ginger flavor for my taste, but you get what you ask for! My favorite appetizer is their shrimp ceviche. The staff are always courteous, helpful, and fast. The exterior and interior of the restaurant are both beautiful. The ceilings are tall, with beautiful murals circled with brick walls. Bright papel picado are strung from the ceilings, and there is always great Mexican music playing at an ambient volume where people can still easily conversate. They are great for an intimate date or for a group celebration. Bathrooms are bright, clean, and stocked. They take cash and card. They take to-go orders, AND they sell their Pico de Gallo by the cup! The parking can be touch & go depending on how busy Lincoln Square is at that time. The brown line is one block away, and there is a paid parking lot next to the station, but it fills up quickly. Almost all of the street parking that I've utilized is also paid. Garcia's you will always have a place in my heart! read more

This is the place to go for the best pitcher of Margarita that is going to do the job (if you know what I mean) and the best appetizers and food. My go to: Nachos Garcia's de carne asada and the chicken flautas made to perfection. Don't forget a side of guacamole. Wait! Their desserts are amazing!!! read more

I got the nachos el Garcia, they were pretty good but not necessarily. The pollo fajitas were amazing , tender and tasty, and the portion was HUGE and for 22$ I tried the carne asada burrito and it was 10/10. Immaculate. Service was good. read more

Garcia's Restaurant - Fajitas de Pollo - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Very Good food, good size portions (I always need a doggie bag), ok prices. Staff is efficient & attentive. Love their homemade Mole Enchiladas! The combos & steak dishes are great too. I don't drink Margaritas but they come in huge stemmed glassware & friends love them. Prefer the tables in the bar tho it does get really loud around happy hour & 2 big screens. They have a separate takeout entrance on the Western St. side which sometimes has easier street parking than Lincoln Ave at front entrance. read more

Loved the guacamole. It's your typical Mexican restaurant. Margaritas and chips and salsas, burrito, etc. read more

Garcia's Restaurant - Guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great margaritas and a burrito that could feed three people! We got the Chicago's Best burrito and it did not disappoint. Not only is it huge but every bite is delicious. The combo of meats and flavors are sure to put a smile on your face. Service was good and friendly and the ambiance was nice with an elevated local feel. Prices are also reasonable for generous portions. Try also start you off with friendly chips and salsa and they are pretty great. read more

Garcia's Restaurant - Chicago's Best burrito - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Arrived in time to grab a table for a concert. Loved the vibe, but it was the menu and service I commend. Food was perfect. Cocktails divine. Servers were friendly and efficient. Shout out to T.J. for caring about the experience patrons have. read more

Food was sub standard- beans were served cold. Waiter took back but never etuned with warm food. Horibleserice

They have everything! Their menu is huge! They have so many things and they also have specials every Monday-Thursday read more

Garcia's Restaurant - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Garcia's offers a decent menu selection with excellent margaritas. If you're looking for a place to have great conversation with family or friends while sharing a meal, this is NOT the place for you. This restaurant is loud. Incredibly noisy. We had a group of about 15 eating that evening--and I had to raise my voice loudly to speak to the people directly next to me. If you're looking for a place to grab a quick bite or drink and watch a sports game? This is your place. read more

Garcia's Restaurant - Chicken quesadillas - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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An honest review: Pricy Mexican-inspired food without all of the robust flavors of staple Mexican ingredients. My boyfriend and I were looking for a casual date night spot with Latin American food. We stopped by Garcia's with high hopes. The decor is casual, with wooden tables and colorful flags hanging from the ceilings and walls. It was cozy and our waiter was kind and attentive. We ordered horchata, steak and chicken enchiladas, which came with rice and refried beans, and three steak tacos. The horchata was great but the food was unfortunately under seasoned and over cooked. It was inedible after a few bites and we chose not to bring the leftovers home. When we looked at other reviews on Yelp, we realized that this was a common experience for other visitors. We were incredibly disappointed with the meal and will not return, but do want to emphasize that the service was not a problem. read more

Garcia's Restaurant - 2 Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Always great food been going here when it was a little place. Now the place is big and always packed, for a reason. The Al pastor is the best anywhere.the steak tacos, burritos delicious. Fajitas also, everything here is delicious. Only downside is Chicago parking in this area. read more

A time was had at Garcia's!! The drinks are 10/10very strong and very tasty. The food was amazing as well. It gets busy on the weekend so I advise you to come early!! read more

Garcia's Restaurant - Margaritas - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great food, great drinks, enjoyed it all, will be back! Great atmosphere and the service was great