Love this place definitely will be back! Tried three different tacos chicken, steak, and fish my favorite was chicken and fish it was very good. read more

La Luna - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Lovvvvveed the Happy Hour here! $3 tacos, $5 cocktails and shots! You cannot beat the happy hour specials here! The tacos were fresh and juicy! That steak is tender! We really enjoyed this quick, affordable outing! The space is fun! It's a little tight but it works; we were in and out and would absolutely return! Service was quick and efficient, the server showed us a card to scan for the menus; everything ran smoothly. read more

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Great atmosphere great food great service. Would suggest expanding the entree menu choice. Guacamole and elote appetizers were fabulous

Very nice in the summer. They open the windows and even have outdoor seating. The happy hour menu is great-on Friday's they have a $25 Paloma pitcher. Servers are always really nice. I live 3 blocks from La Luna and I always bring friends and family to dine here. read more

La Luna - HH Paloma pitcher (strawberry) and HH tequila shots - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I'm on Instagram a lot throughout the day. Recently, I started seeing more posts from other foodies going to La Luna, and I wanted to go too! First, before I go on and on about the restaurant, parking is really difficult. However, I was really happy to get parking one block north of the restaurant. There were multiple parks available as it's more residential. Basically don't park on the main street. Upon entering La Luna, I instantly learned what all the hype was about. The sounds of the interior is vibrant. The wait staff was very attentive. From the menu we enjoyed the usual, chips and salsa, tacos, beans and rice. Everything was delish. Even the beans and rice were flavorful and not bland. This is what I got from the taco dinner: Cochinita Pibil - slow cooked pork, cilantro, habanero onions Carne Asada - finely chopped skirt steak, onions, cilantro Pollo Tinga - Chicken Tinga, sour cream, pico de gallo, lettuce Walk-ins are available, but it's best to make reservations as this place appears to be very popular, and we went during a weeknight. read more

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Such a great spot in Pilsen with beautifully plated food. We sat quickly in the patio as a walk in of 3 and I recommend you plan and make reservations because they can get super busy. The server came within a few minutes and we ordered the watermelon margaritas, elote appetizer, and ceviche de camaron to share. I order wanted to try each of the tacos (fish, carne asada, pollo tinga, and al pastor). The food and drinks came out at a good pace. We absolutely loved the watermelon margarita, it was refreshing and had such a natural flavor to it. We also loved the ceviche de camaron, highly recommend! I also enjoyed the carne asada and al pastor tacos out of the 4, they were flavorful and the pineapple and sauce on the al pastor taco was incredible. The prices were reasonable overall and the patio is a great outdoor vibe. A must-try! read more

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I loved this restaurant! My friends and I went right before a concert and it was such a hidden gem. The food was to die for, the drinks were tasty and the service was great. read more

La Luna - Flautas - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I am Always happy with their food!! I have recommended them to others and would go again.

Entered and was told there were no open seats for the whole rest of the night when there was obvious open tables. The host took one look at us and felt we weren't good enough to have sit to have dinner. We walked around for a bit and got drinks somewhere else, when we walked back we noticed the same tables were empty. So it was an obvious lie. Wish I had a chance to actually experience the inside, looked like it would've been fun. Was pretty loud. read more

This food was SO good,my brother and dad devoured it and it was very flavorful and seasoned well and the vibe was cool to.The service was excellent and our server was so nice and we had just the right amount of food. It was probably some of the best food I have had in a while. And a great place to enjoy with family and freinds. And their music taste is top tier if you like Shakira it's the place to be. read more

La Luna - Coconut ceviche, rice, guacamole, authentic chips - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The food was delicious and staff was very accommodating. They also have the convenient QR code for your table to split the tab. Would definitely go back. read more

If your ever in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago, La Luna is the place to hit for slamming tacos and modern Mexican inspired food and cocktails. I really am mad at myself for not getting any photos, the presentation of the plates were phenomenal. La Luna is situated in a prime location on 18th and Racine, where their interior is reminiscent of the spirit of the community, with its vibrant exposed brick, walls full of greenery and a open kitchen. I always love a restaurant with an open kitchen. They also have a garage door that opens up so you can take in the hustle and bustle of the neighborhood. Their cocktail list is impressive from classic and signature cocktails, to refreshing mocktails for our non alcoholic connoisseurs. Their Paloma's and margaritas are fire. You can get either with tequila or mezcal. Next time I come, I definitely want to try the tequila flight. We kept things simple, we started with their guacamole for the table to share. This is the first time I ever had guacamole with cotija cheese and pomegranates. The pomegranates were a nice touch, guacamole was really delicious. For dinner we had, the enchiladas Verdes, Torta Ahogada, and fish and steak tacos. The tacos are sold solo. And for dessert we did the coconut tres leches cake, man o man. You talk about something so decadent and moist. I can go on and on about this place. You just have to make it your justice to dine here just once. Reservations are recommended because of how small the place is, but you won't be disappointed. It's a cute date night spot or dinner with your good good girlfriends. Next time I'm in Chicago, I will definitely return read more

The interior is nice and feels welcoming but the food left a lot to be desired. Service was slow and my food came out cold. Just a very disappointing experience overall as I expected much better, especially since their menu looked quite good. read more

The only thing this place used to have worth loving was their handmade tortillas. I had their tinga tacos recently, and now they're just meh. I can make these at home (they use Milagro tortillas, which I love AT HOME). Moreover, rumor has it the owner's family supports Trump. This is disgraceful, especially if the owner supports Trump too. read more

First time having quesabirria and these did not disappoint! Super flavorful, meaty, cheesy, and crispy! The cochinita taco was very tasty, the meat was tender and flavorful. Loved the elote, get a side of chips to scoop with. The queso fundido was alright, the chorizo was very very oily so it tasted like oil y queso, would probably just let the queso alone. Had a pina coco cocktail, don't remember the name but it was yummy! Service was quick and friendly, ambiance is colorful and inviting, would love to dine on the patio next time! read more

La Luna - Elote and queso fundido con chorizo - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I came in for a late birthday celebration with my sister. We split the quesabirrias and the Flautas. They were both delicious!. I just wish the flautas weren't so skinny lol Our server Alonso was super nice and attentive. I had gotten up to use the bathroom by the time I came back there was a cake with a sparkler and some shots waiting for me! The cake was soo good, literally like three cakes in one (tres leches, flan, chocolate) Nora the hostess was also super sweet and attentive. Overall I will definitely be coming back to this restaurant with my whole family. Great night ! read more

Stopped in for a night cap and ended up getting a night pitcher! The bar tender was friendly and had great recommendations. Music was really good (keep your Shazam ready) and not too loud that we could actually hear each other. Drink was delicious and I already have plans to return to try the food. read more

La Luna - LUNA SIGNATURE MARGARITA | Peach habanero - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I don't even know where to start. La Luna is, without question, one of the worst restaurants I have ever set foot in. The food was so bland and lifeless, it was almost insulting. My wife -- who is Mexican and actually knows what good food tastes like -- had to rescue her own plate at the table with molcajete, salt, and lime because what they served was flavorless garbage. If you have to season your own food in a restaurant, that's not a "meal" -- that's a failure in the kitchen. The michelada they brought her was a joke. Instead of the proper beer + mix setup, they handed her a tiny, flimsy glass of some watered-down, pre-mixed concoction that clearly wasn't even the full beer. It looked sad, tasted worse, and honestly felt like they were trying to see how little they could get away with. And then the prices. $15 for an elote. Let me repeat that: $15. For. An. Elote. For what they served us, it should have been free -- with an apology. The food was trash, the drinks were pathetic, and the pricing is straight-up daylight robbery. But the final slap in the face came with the bill. There was a mysterious 3% "service charge" tacked on, so I asked what it was. The server says, with no shame whatsoever, "Oh, that's just something the restaurant charges everyone so we don't have to raise prices." Are you kidding me? That's the definition of raising prices -- except they're doing it sneakily, hoping you won't notice. It's insulting. Then, because you have to pay through a QR code, they slap on an additional "platform fee." Are you serious? I've eaten all over the world and I have never seen such shameless nickel-and-diming. It's dishonest, sneaky, and absolutely infuriating. This place is a ripoff factory masquerading as a restaurant. The food is tasteless, the drinks are a scam, the prices are absurd, and their billing practices are dishonest and slimy. read more

A fun Taco Tuesday spot! I have been here multiple times for taco Tuesday and their tacos are all $3 from 4-6 (also on Fridays from 3-6) Great service and a great ambiance. I would recommend their fish tacos. read more

La Luna - Fish Taco Carne Asada Taco Chicken Tinga Taco - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

OUR CORN WAS GREY. we asked our waiter if the recipe changed but she was new and couldn't answer. But the food isn't as good as how it used to be:( the corn upset my whole family's stomach, you can seriously see the difference in quality. Drinks are still decent, margarita flights are tea read more

I stopped in here last Saturday afternoon after seeing their menu online. The pork chops with mole lured me in. How were the pork chops? Well, after having my heart set on having them, they didn't have them available?!? Okay, so I noticed that they also have fish tacos on the menu, then fish tacos it was. Afterall, fish tacos are my favorite tacos. The place has a cool vibe to it. The waitress was nice although she forgot to bring me a glass with ice for my imported Coca Cola. I also had a watermelon margarita that was very good. The fish tacos arrived, and they looked good. Well in this case the looks were deceiving. What do you mean? The fish had the wrong breading, and the tortillas were dipped in a little bit of pork fat which works with meat tacos but not fish tacos. True Mexican fish tacos from Baja use a beer batter very similar to Japanese tempora and are never dipped in pork fat because the fish are already fried which would kind of make it overkill, especially with the additional crema. These tacos were drenched with crema, almost as if to cover something up. Some crema is good, but too much is just that, too much. The result was the tacos were a greasy mess that I could not finish eating. If you want very good Mexican fish tacos make your way over to Antique Taco or Big Star, both in the Wicker Park area. read more

La Luna - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Nice little trendy taco restaurant in Pilsen. Stopped in on a Thursday evening around 7:3pm and it was pretty packed, but we were able to be seated rather quickly and without a reservation. I ordered the Mexican corn and it was really good. I've never had it and was pretty impressed. I also ordered two fish tacos and a chicken tinga and I wasn't impressed. The tacos were just too busy with a-lot of stuff on it that it made the tacos messy to eat. I'm pretty traditional with tacos and these tacos are nowhere traditional if that's what you like. I also ordered a Paloma and it was alright, not much liquor in it. Overall my experience was Ok and this was primarily due to the service and the kindness of the workers. Would I come back? Yes, but I would not go out of my way to do it. read more

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Came in on a Wednesday with reservations. Sat right away but took a while for anyone to come by & speak, pour water and take our order. Our server& host (who was also serving) confirmed we were celebrating a birthday & was pretty dry & gave no conversation. Couldn't help but notice that they were attentive to other patrons who were obviously Mexican, Latin etc. Even a couple that was sat next to us were greeted immediately, given water, talked to about the menu etc. Little did they know, I too am Mexican but look more black due to my background. When we finished our meal I asked for the check in Spanish and the server looked surprised. Also, as I read in previous reviews, their pay online platform does attempt to add on extra gratuity so you should ask your server to cash you out (which I did ask, in Spanish) Only then we were told about desserts and started to speak a little more to us. Food was good but uncomfortable vibes & no personality makes it easy for me to spend my money & support other woman/minority owned restaurants. Not sure if the bar sitting area gives off the same vibes. Keep in mind, it was a party of two on a slow day. read more

This place is solid overall. Highly recommend the quesabirria here, but I can't help feel that this is similar level food to other places in Pilsen but with a $5 add on charge for the vibes. If you want to take people here for a nice sit down place in Pilsen, its good. If you want to gorge yourself on cheap and delicious Mexican food, go over a few blocks. read more

My fiancé and I went into La Luna over the summer for some drinks after dinner. We knew we had to come back after seeing the food and last night we made our return for dinner - we were not disappointed. We started with drinks - I ordered the guava old fashioned and she ordered the prickly pear margarita. Both were fantastic and we decided to share a pitcher of the margarita for our next round of drinks. We shared the Tlayuda and salsa flight to start - both were good but the star of the show was the Entraña. It's skirt steak served with potatoes and covered in a salsa molcajete. It's safe to say that it was one of the best meals. Our server was extremely kind and helpful in navigating the menu. Luna is a great spot for a meal or drinks depending on the vibe you're looking for. They have a DJ later in the evening which is a nice touch. I'll definitely be back! read more

La Luna - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

First time sitting inside and had a blast. Everyone was so welcoming. Tried out the quesa-Burria meal 9/10 perfectly cooked. My personal favorite drink was the coconut lime marg! read more

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Mid Food with really nice Asthetic & Ambiance If you want good food there is way better places , if you want to impress and go somewhere nice then this the place . The Alcoholic drinks are good . Service was fast although it was a bit packed . Expensive place for the quality of the food . read more

Minority and woman owned. I loved the food and the environment. We got the chilaquiles. Bien Fundido. Quesabirria. El Sanguichon. We sat indoors but next to an open window to the outdoors so we were able to enjoy the weather. GET THE LUNA POTATOES. read more

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I have to start by saying I'm surprised by the overall rating. I normally agree with the ratings on the whole but in this case less so. I went with 3 others with a reservation because it gets quite busy. We had the sala flight and they kept the chips full. We had guacamole as well which is maybe a bit over priced for what you get because I don't think you get chips with it. And it's just guac. The drinks were quite interesting. We had two spicy drinks and two frozen and they were all good. The entrees were solid. The flavor and preparation was solid. And the portion sizes were good. We shared three entrees with the idea we'd d get some tacos if needed but we didn't end up needing it. The steak was tender with very crispy potatoes. The quesabirria with consommé was cheesy and crispy. The flautas also were quite crispy with a nice bed of salad and sauce. Overall it was a great meal in well decorated and fun restaurant read more

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We were walking around Pilsen and came in on a whim... so worth it. It is pricey if you're not getting happy hour stuff... but alas, it's yummy. The watermelon margaritas are a must! So perfectly balanced, not too sweet! GET THE QUESO FUNDIDO heh that's it. read more

La Luna - Premium watermelon margaritas - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Had a great brunch experience here during drag! I didn't know drag was happening but we sat outside so we could catch up. The drinks were delicious and fresh and the salsa trio was so good! Everything was authentic and the food was on point. Loved our service too! She was so attentive. Would definitely be back for a happy hour or something! read more

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Food is alway flavorful and the ambiance is definitely nice. Not too much turnover from staff, which in my opinion is a plus which ends up giving the place good service for repeat customers. My wife and I have been coming here for a few years now and we have seen some changes as it relates to price. Which is expected (sorta). However today, we had a party of 5, ordered our regular dishes, 3 Entraña and 2 Flautas, accompanied by 6 drinks all together. Our bill was $300, including tip. Now, I am by no means a nickel and dime kinda guy, I enjoy a great meal and I believe you pay for what you get. However the drinks have definitely sky rocketed. This is what you come to expect to pay for a more of a higher end dinning establishment like Tru Lucks and Spiaggia. Needless to say, the drinks were good, not like.. OMG! This day they had no bartender. Definitely not worth paying 18 bucks for a scotch glass full of ice and less than high end Mezcal and Tequila. Of which, would be a sin to mix a very good Tequila or Mezcal for that matter with any juice. Food price has stayed at the right price, but the drinks.. pricier. Your better off pre gaming it or visit the Pilsen Yard accross the street to warm you up at a lesser price per mixed cocktails. I still recommend the joint, good food and ambiance. Cheers! read more

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This is a hip little Mexican spot in Pilsen that has a cute indoor bar and artsy decor. It does have a small sidewalk section to sit outside in warmer weather. Service was okay, had to wait a long time for the check to come (which was fine, we weren't in a rush). Would recommend booking a reservation during busy times, the space isn't huge and it'll help with not having to wait around. The elote and watermelon spicy margarita were my highlights -- recommend these if you try this spot out. read more

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I came here yesterday for drag brunch with my partner. It was a good time. They take reservations on OpenTable, which is convenient and easy. I can't help but notice the service is missing. The reservation is for 11am, and when we arrived around 10:57am the door was locked. They quickly opened the door when they noticed. We were seated right away, but we didn't see our server until 10-15 minutes later. We were trying to maximize our time since we were getting the mimosa bottle, and my partner also needed to leave at a certain time to make it to work. The guy who brought us waters weren't our server, didn't mention it, and walked away as we said hello. The show itself was fun, and I loved all of the queens -- they were talented and got the energy going at 11am. It was also hard to flag down our server to close out the tab. I told her I'd like to close out the tab, and the table next to us followed suit -- however, when she brought boxes it was only for the table next to us. It was kind of awkward, when she said oh it's not for you, it's their's -- not a I'll be right there with your's. On this visit, tip was also automatically added to the tab. The food is decent -- not sure if it's worth the price. Their brunch menu is a small selection as well. I ordered the chicken and churro waffles. My partner did the quesabirrias. We shared an order of chips with their salsa trio. We ended up having more sauce than chips. I do like that they gave us a full bottle of champagne and a full carafe of orange juice. We were able to mix the drinks ourselves. The bartenders and servers were also able to get us change which I appreciated. I'd come here again strictly for drinks, for another performance, and for their appetizers. read more

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I have eaten here several times now and the food is delicious. Great service and ambiance. The food has amazing and well thought out flavors. The drinks are also great. I will definitely be back! read more

La Luna - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place is a gem! We have visited La Luna several times and every time we come it's such a good time, I forget to take pics. Will edit with a bunch of pics next time we come. Food is always great! They use fresh, high quality ingredients and it shows. Service is top notch with servers preppy and polite, warm and welcoming. Drinks are excellent. Ambiance is electric! Highly recommend! read more

Love the food - love the atmosphere. Great DJ, excellent/quick drinks - it's an easy, great time. I love it here. Max Goodman - read more

Popped in for a quick cocktail after getting dinner elsewhere. Cocktails are pretty fun. I ordered the watermelon margarita. I really enjoyed the cute slice of watermelon sticking out of it. I also got a carne asada taco to have something to munch on. The meat was good, but the taco was sort of dry because of lack of salsa - maybe I was supposed to ask for that? There are a lot of similar bars in the area, but I think this one had a good balance of decent food + decent drinks. Would recommend, though it was really crowded. read more

La Luna - Carne Asada Taco - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Food is expensive for what you get. The building isn't nice but it isn't authentic Mexican food. $5 for a cauliflower taco? No gracias. The service can be very slow, even during the week when the place appears empty. To add insult to injury, she should be ashamed of opening up in Pilsen, a neighborhood filled with of immigrants, knowing she's a staunch Republican and her father is a huge Trump supporter. Malinches and they should leave Pilsen. How are they going to feel when their employees are picked up in raids they voted for? Make it make sense. read more

This time around we came just for the happy hour! This place offers a pretty good happy hour deals and it is right on a busy corner which helps if you wanna check out any other local Pilsen bars! The drinks are great and so is the food, it's a perfect spot to get your night started or if you're just in the hunt for a good bite and drink this is it! The staff is quick and polite and the place is small but they have a cute outdoor patio! read more