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    4.1 (348 reviews)
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    Laurel Z.

    Stopped in here with colleagues for Happy Hour. They have great specials and on Thursday an awesome Burger combo special for $15. The chips and salsa and guac were great. I absolutely loved the vegetarian queso fundido! So delicious! Service was wonderful and the atmosphere was nice. I love their indoor (but outdoor vibe) dining area to get the best of both worlds.

    Some of the drinks
    Cierra H.

    Go on Thursday and get the BURGER!!! It's so juicy with this amazing aioli that will keep you coming back! And always start at happy hour to savor their awesome starter drinks. With the great vibes, and super cool staff, you will definitely be sticking around for a while. It's a great hangout and definite 1st stop in this lively neighborhood.

    Heat of Passion
    Laquanda ..

    Pilsen Yards is one of my favorite places. Every time I walk into the restaurant I'm always greeted with so much kindness from the staff. The heat of passion is one of my favorite drinks and it was amazing last night also. I'm sure I'll be back for cinco de mayo

    Shishito peppers
    Heather P.

    It's a large space, so great for a large group, unless you want to have a conversation. It was a little loud for that. At least in the back. Table had variety of tacos, guac, shishito peppers and several rounds of drinks. Loved the drinks. Didn't love the tortilla chips. A bit too rustic for my taste. Pastor was good. Fish was my favorite. Sweet Potatoes were undercooked. Salsa is very much a chipotle, smoky version; which I personally enjoy, but not everyone at my table agreed. This place is high volume, churn and burn, great for a young crowd. Cute back room for private events. It just lacked warmth in the back room where we were. It was bright and loud and the food wasn't anything I'll crave and run back for, but location and space for crowds is clutch.

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    Giovanni D.

    Pilsen Yards is one of our favorite places in Pilsen. Hospitality is top-notch, from the owners, The Abu-Taleb brothers, hosts and to the bartenders, especially Russell (Cesar). Amazing people and inviting atmosphere. Cocktails and food are on point. The queso fundido with shrimp and chorizo, served with handmade tortillas, is a standout. Smoky salsa and chips are addicting, pair perfectly with very refreshing Paloma and Pisco punch. Weekly specials and happy hour deals are a bonus. Don't miss the speakeasy bar 'The Alderman' for elevated, handcrafted cocktails .

    Flautas
    Vanity H.

    This place is definitely a go too when in Pilsen Good food, great space and seating, and music is always hitting! I will say they are getting pricey but that's the case every where nowadays that gives you good vibes (unfortunately) Overall recommend this place though!

    Select Spritz (secret menu) and champagne  of beers
    Katia S.

    Hidden gem with a patio and hard to beat happy hour specials. Sangria is hands down way to go, but if you're more adventurous, ask for Select Spritz thank me later

    Chicken Flautas
    Moises T.

    This was my second time at Pilsen Yards, and honestly, I'm glad I gave it another try. The first visit didn't really do it for me, can't even remember exactly why, but this time was a totally different experience. I sat at the bar and ordered the chicken flautas. They came out looking fancy, Four crispy flautas stacked up with a ton of arugula, pickled onions, crema, and a splash of salsa. The chicken was juicy and seasoned well, and the flautas had that perfect crunch. One funny detail, the salsa on top tasted just like Valentina, which threw me at first, but it worked. Just a heads-up: the food here isn't your abuelita's cooking. So if you're expecting super traditional flavors, you might be surprised. But if you're into something different, it's definitely worth checking out. Service was solid too, the bartender was friendly, the ambiance phenomenal and the food came out pretty fast. Glad I gave it another shot.

    Cheeseburger with fries
    Angelina I.

    The cheeseburger was delicious! Full of flavor, grilled onions, and some kind of sauce. The fries were fresh and good too.

    Mezcal Margarita
    Andre W.

    One of my favorite places to hitup in Pilsen as I have been coming here for quite a few years now! Always a vibrant scene whether you're at the big bar inside or on the patio in the back. They even have a smooth cocktail lounge called The Alderman on the premises...I wrote a review for it a few months ago. I always get the shrimp tacos, Cochinita pibil (slow roasted pork shoulder) and al pastor tacos. Always does the trick! Margaritas are always good as well. Cadillac and mezcal margs as always my go tos. Staff is usually cool as hell! Great spot to hang as the summer approaches!

    Tacos - steak, pork belly, beef
    Alyssa B.

    Creative take on Mexican food. Def try the mango braised nachos, and the pork belly taco. Great spot for large groups, they even have an enclosed patio.

    Homemade tortilla on mussels delicious I must say
    Kenyata F.

    The food was very tasty Shrimp ceviche was excellent and flavors were well balanced. I loved the plantains with it. Shishito peppers were nicely roasted and the sauce with the corn in it was amazing The cheeseburger was juicy, full of flavor and simply delicious. The mussels were yummy and in a nice smoky sauce that was surprisingly good as I have only had mussels in a wine sauce. Lol. The flautas were presented beautifully but the meat was a little dry overall they were still decent. The service- our waiter Luis was attentive and accurate in our orders. The atmosphere of this place was absolutely gorgeous. Staff were all friendly. Very cute decor and furniture, the art was well chosen as every picture that I saw was beautiful. Definitely a place to return for a birthday, date night, or just to hang out.

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    Hailey D.

    I need to come back here immediately! My mezcal marg was sooo good! The barbaco and chicken taco were also delicious. They have such a fun menu I can't wait to try more! It is also so spacious inside!

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    Absolutely LOVE this place! Delicious guacamole, amazing atmosphere, and excellent service... go now!!!

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    Yum. Amazing green posole. Friendly staff. This lady from Tucson is a fan. Amazing food before a live show at Thalia Hall. Noms.

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    Ask the Community - Pilsen Yards

    Are espresso martinis available?

    When I went this summer, I think they were.

    How's parking and do they have valet?

    There's street parking which can be limited especially at night. I've never seen valet parking available here. May be smart to take a rideshare. Plenty of available Ubers and Lyfts in the area.

    Is there parking and if not how hard is it to find parking?

    We did street parking. It is challenging because there are alot of restaurants and bars over there.

    What is the happy hour information?

    Wednesday through Friday, 3:00-5:30 PM, half off of draft beer and cocktails. Saturday and Sunday 3:00-4:30 PM, same deal.

    Is the patio dog friendly?

    Hi Nica! No dogs on the patio. Thank you for understanding!

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    4.6(126 reviews)
    7.7 miUptown
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    Tacos de cabeza 10/10 algo de otro mundo! Taco de cabeza…read more10/10 out of this world! Birria 9.5/10 Las tortillas hechas a mano 10/10 Hand made tortillas 10/10 Flan 10/10 100% recomiendo la Birrieria Zaragoza! Calidad y sazón en su punto. I 100% recommend Birrieria Zaragoza! The quality and seasoning are spot on.

    We are so fortunate to have a place like Birrieria Zaragoza in our city. Their customer service has…read morealways been outstanding. They truly go above and beyond to make sure they deliver great customer service. They'll do little things like offer you a free taco of their Birria while you wait for your food. Go to any market in Mexico and they'll treat you the exact same. Unfortunately for them their original Southside location is closed due to a fire but they'll be back hopefully soon! My son and daughter both ordered their Birria Tacos, my wife ordered their Quesabirria tacos and I ordered their Tazon Chico of their carnaza Birria of course. It also came with a side of their handmade tortillas. Everything tasted so fresh and the Birria was very delicious. So much flavor in the consome. Ordering the tazon is definitely they way to go here because you get the meat in the consome. But if you wanted meat only, you have the option of ordering their plato instead. Regardless of what you order here, you won't go wrong. Enjoy!

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    Restaurant hours on 10/22/2023

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    Velvet Taco

    4.2(1.9k reviews)
    3.4 miNear North Side
    $$

    I love that they had an upstairs space with lots of wide tables and seats you can move around. Both…read morefloors have bathrooms and self-serve drink stations. Really awesome space at a crowded downtown location. Foods were served on nice metal holders or disposable/environmentally friendly containers and utensils. The tacos were huge, and I love that they focus on the variety of vegetables on the taco, which is often overlooked at other places. Veggies also make the taco look beautiful. I particularly enjoyed the tikka paneer, the paneer was soft for paneer but firmer than tofu, a really great texture. And the flavor wasn't overpowering. The tikka sauce was light, which I am totally fine with. The chicken quesadilla was also made well and of good value, the kids all really liked it. The salmon was good too but didn't really stand out as much, but appreciate the variety veggies on top! The mexi-Cali shrimp bowl was not bad either, but also didn't stand out much. The shrimp was good but I prefer it cooked even lighter if possible. Flavor was good tho. The rice was long grain, which I prefer, but they do give quite a lot, I ended up having quite a lot leftover. I wish the had a bit more cilantro or other herby mix to increase the depth of flavor, but overall still pretty good. Queso was also really good, thick and creamy, not too salty, but sadly the kids didn't like it as much. Husband also liked the gochujang pork a lot, said it was actually really really good. Overall, we really enjoyed everything we had there. Love that they also had paper towels everywhere. My preferred method of keeping clean haha. Will definitely come back.

    Ordered their tacos online and they were heavenly. Tried their paneer, tofu and cauliflower taco …read more All three of them were amazing. Such great flavor can just come to Chicago just for this specially. Would definitely recommend.

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    Tacombi

    4.0(202 reviews)
    1.9 miWest Loop, Near West Side
    $$

    I was just randomly walking around the area and the festive music drew me in. Reminded me of the…read morekind of place you might see in a neighborhood in Mexico City, casual, pop up style, no frills and just really good food and friendly hardworking staff. In a way it felt like a makeshift restaurant with an urban warehouse vibe, big colorful signage on the walls, folding chairs and card tables make up the interior. It was very busy, almost every seat taken and the staff was running around taking orders with a smile delivering food and seemed to be having fun too. This is the kind of ENERGY I love!! There is a separate bar for drinks. The juices are freshly made in house, the horchata was highly recommended and apparently always sells out. I might have gotten the last glass of the night, the guy who ordered right after me couldn't get it. My quesoburrias and chicken quesadilla were very filling, and honestly I didn't need to order three, I left overstuffed haha... the waiter says I should try the shrimp tacos and cod next time. (Yelp tip:) He also told me that on Tuesdays from open til close it's BOGO on all tacos but there's always a line. Oh I'm definitely going to be back for this! Might be one of my most enjoyable meals in the city in 2026 so far!

    Tacombi is the place you need to visit to satiate your taco cravings! With a lot of taco options in…read morethe west loop this is the clear winner! The sinaloa shrimp is the best there is and props to the al pastor, seared fish, and carne asada. Excellent esquites and the margarita packs a punch, especially if you dare to get the spicy margarita! The vibes feel like the minute you step out you'll be greeted by the beachside at playa del Carmen! End your meal with their churros for good time.

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    Full liquor & juice bar

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    L' Patron Tacos

    3.9(648 reviews)
    5.7 miLogan Square
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    My first time here, and it was such a great experience. Delicious food and a really fun vibe!…read more We walked in around 12:30pm Saturday, and even though the place was pretty packed, we were seated right away! I ordered the Paloma, and my husband got the Michelada, both super refreshing and made well. For food, I ordered the El Gringo with rice and salad. I definitely wish I had swapped the salad for beans, because my husband got both rice and beans, and I ended up finishing my rice and helping with his too lol. Highly recommend this dish, just go for the beans instead of the salad! My husband also ordered three tacos: Al Pastor, Chorizo, and Carne Asada, all of which were really good. One of the fun touches is that they have QR codes at the table to leave a Google review, and if you do, you get to spin a prize wheel. Of course I had to try it, and it made the whole experience even more fun. I ended up winning a free double shot! The staff were all super friendly, the restaurant was clean, and the music gave it a fun, vibrant atmosphere. I'd definitely come back!

    Would be 5 stars if they hadn't gotten rid of the elote…read more My favorites were the elote and the tortilla chips. Best in the City. Found out that they no longer offer elote and that's so disappointing. Maybe I'm the only one who thinks this but it's a major mistake to cut elote from the menu. The other food items are still amazing.

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    Taqueria Primo Chukis Uptown - Asada/Steak Taco @ Primo Chuki's Ravenswood/Uptown .(Ashland/Lawrence Ave) Tacos Burritos Tortas Quesadillas Enchiladas etc. Fast & Cool!

    Taqueria Primo Chukis Uptown

    4.3(388 reviews)
    7.8 miRavenswood
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    Authentic and delicious…read more This has been our go-to lunch spot for my co-workers and I, whenever we decide to eat out. I've tried different proteins for the tacos: STEAK, LENGUA (tongue), TRIPA (tripe), PASTOR (pork), and BISTECK. They are all delicious, tender, juicy, well-prepared and well-seasoned. The lime, cilantro, and onions on each taco are fresh and give so much flavors. The rice and beans that come with the entrees are so good as well. Service is always friendly and efficient. The place is neat, the bathroom is clean, and the prices are very reasonable. I will never get tired of coming here to eat. I heard that their margaritas are worth trying too. I'll try those after work hours ;)

    My goal is to try 50 new Chicago restaurants in 2025!…read more Restaurant: 48/50 Month tried: August Favorite dish: Burrito, Tacos Picture this: It's moving day and it's hot outside. You've been up since 6 am sweating and lifting heavy boxes. You just paid your movers an excessive amount of money and got yelled at by a neighbor for blocking the alleyway. It's 1 pm and you're HUNGRY and want a DRINK. This was our experience walking into Taqueria Primo Chukis. We ordered some very well-priced margaritas, my husband got tacos and I got a chicken burrito. YUMMMM. Great portions (my burrito was huge), simple yet flavorful recipes, and great service. The house salsas were great as well and actually quite spicy. After inhaling our food in record time and declaring this our favorite restaurant of our new neighborhood, only one question remained - was it actually that good, or were we just starving from our move? Don't worry, we put that to the test! We came back with a group on a perfectly normal day and had a spread of enchiladas, tacos, burritos, and flan. Somehow, I think it was even better the second time!! My husband now suggests this spot for any and every meal. You will not be disappointed if you are looking for simple yet delicious mexican food.

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    Taqueria Primo Chukis Uptown - Primo Chuki's  by Night . Ravenswood/Uptown .(Ashland/Lawrence Ave) Tacos Burritos Tortas Quesadillas Enchiladas etc. Fast Service. Cool!

    Primo Chuki's by Night . Ravenswood/Uptown .(Ashland/Lawrence Ave) Tacos Burritos Tortas Quesadillas Enchiladas etc. Fast Service. Cool!

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